MERRY CHRISTMAS OCEAN GROVE
December 12-25, 2012
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SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS LIFEGUARDS are back patrolling Ocean Grove main beach and the message remains the same – swim between the flags. When there are red and yellow flags on a beach it indicates that there is currently a lifesaving service operating on the beach. The lifeguards have chosen a section of the beach that is best for swimming and they will closely supervise this area. Swimming outside of the flags poses risks because that area is not as closely monitored. Swimming outside of the red and yellow flags also opens up the risk of being hit by a surfboard or other watercraft. The main beach is covered by paid as well as volunteer patrols from December 10 to February 9, while RAAFs Beach is covered from December 26 to January 26. • Coastwatch in rescue after wave breaks surfski at 13th Beach page 3. • Surf Club Nippers pages 52
Volunteer life guards Nina Hamilton-Grundy and Lachlan Grant on the first weekend of summer patrols. Paid lifeguards started daily duties on December 10.
Grove rallies for Kristin and family
THE Ocean Grove Community has come together in an outpouring of help and support for Kristin Mooney and her family, writes Carly Helweg. The Ocean Grove Voice has received an astounding number of letters and phone calls from locals wanting to help the young mum and her
family after reading Race to Save Grove Mum (November 28) Kristin Mooney was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia twelve months ago and after six rounds of treatment is now in remission but awaiting a bone marrow transplant. A viable transplant has already
been found, however Kristin is unable to receive the life saving treatment due to a shortage of hospital beds. The ongoing wait has placed a huge financial strain on the young family. Since the article, offers of donations, cleaning help, childcare, shopping and even the humble
prayer have been streaming in, in a display of incredible community generosity. Kristin’s husband Adam Hague said they have been left speechless by the sheer amount of offers they have received. “We’ve been pretty overwhelmed by it all, originally when the
article started it was about trying to get a bed sorted, we didn’t ever expect any sort of help from the community,” he said. Adam said they have been inundated with emails and phone calls from people offering help in any way they can from cooking meals to helping him with his
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business’s bookkeeping. “It’s been overwhelming, you don’t know how to feel at first, it’s been a mix of emotions- it’s very hard to describe, it’s pretty humbling.” Adam said he wanted to thank every person who has offered their family help. Continued page 3.
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Santa Claus is coming to town SANTA Claus will have been and gone by the time the next Voice hits the streets. Importantly for our younger readers, the man in the red suit will be making his traditional tour of the town on Christmas Eve,
courtesy of Ocean Grove Fire Brigade. The stops and times of his visits are as follows: Area 1 - 5pm: Surf Beach (near the SLSC); 5.45pm Blue Waters Playground (Cnr Blue Waters Dve and Lake
Ave); 6.30pm Bellevue Estate (Drive around); 7pm Ocean Grove Park Playground (Cnr Hodgson St and The Avenue). Area 2 - 5pm Surfside Primary School; 5.45pm Begola Wetlands (Roditis
Dve end); 6.30pm O/ Grove Football Ground (The Avenue); 7pm Woodlands Estate (Drive around). Area 3 - 5pm Kingston Downs Dve Playground (North end); 5.45pm
Parkview Ave Reserve; 6.30pm Sunset Milkbar; 7.15pm Minerva Rd Reserve. Santa will spend approx. 1/2hr at each location then move on. Look out for the signs at each location.
Collard headlines Fair
Always popular when they play Ocean Grove, Collard Greens and Gravy are returning to play at next month’s Tranquility Fair.
FOR the fifteenth year running Grover’s will flock to Ocean Grove Park to embrace all that is Tranquility Fair. Blues band Collard Greens and Gravy return to Ocean Grove on Saturday January 5 to headline the event which features more than 100 stalls and entertainments - from meditation to jumping castles. Colin Atkins, President of Ocean
Grove Park, said over the years the fair’s continued growth and development has made it easier to secure first class acts. “The variety of music has definitely got more interesting for the patrons this year. We’re really excited about the standard of acts that will be performing at the upcoming fair,” he said. “Familiar names like Psychedelic Wildman featuring Sarah Carroll the
Ukulele Queen of the Bellarine, Collard Greens and Gravy, Skabang, Princess Planet and Katie Nethercote will all be there.” With over 120 sites booked out before October, Colin said the volunteers were celebrating the achievement 15 years represents. “The fair takes a lot of volunteer involvement. There’s lots of logistics involved organising all the people on gates and things like
that,” he said. From camel rides, jumping castles, train rides, an animal farm to reading and healings, perfume and flowers, massages and meditation, Colin said the fair caters for everyone. All the proceeds of the fair go to community facilities in the park and the maintenance and upkeep of the park. The fair runs from 10am to 4pm.
‘Safer’ Grove cops numbers review BELLARINE MP Lisa Neville has again raised concerns about summer police numbers in the Grove and across the peninsula. Ms Neville has called on the Minister for Police to urgently review the situation. Ms Neville said: “In summer our population almost doubles and over the past 10 years or more, police numbers have doubled to cope with the influx of holiday makers and tourists. “But a decision not to double the numbers of Police this summer has raised serious concerns for business, tourist operators
and local residents. “On top of this, local people are very concerned about Bellarine Police being pulled out of local communities to work in Geelong and Corio. “Police not being on duty on the Bellarine Peninsula for about five hours on a Saturday night is an example. This is an extraordinary situation that is unacceptable for the local community. “The Bellarine Peninsula has a great reputation as a place to live and as a wonderful holiday destination, but we must have an appropriate Police presence, increased in
summer to cope with the dramatic increase in our population. “In June I raised these concerns with the Minister for Police in an adjournment. In his response he acknowledged the concerns and undertook to pass them on to the Chief Commissioner of Police. “But I have heard nothing further and local people are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact of these decisions with summer just a week away. However, Divisional C o m m a n d e r Superintendent Paul Pottage disputed part of Ms Neville’s claims and
said that service delivery demands on the peninsula are constantly monitored. “The demand for police services which includes crime, traffic and public order responses is generally far lower than for other areas of Corio and Geelong - and whilst rising to some degree over the Christmas period they do not reach a particularly high level when compared to police resources in the area. In some police response zones they are in fact higher at other times of the year. “Police resources assigned to the Bellarine Peninsula during the holiday period in previous years has never
been doubled. Additional resources assigned to the peninsular as whole for the 2012-13 holiday period will be the same as those assigned last season and will be reviewed as usual at the end of holiday period. “The four clustered Bellarine police stations recently commenced providing a seven-day-aweek night shift which has significantly improved service delivery to their community and this will continue over the holiday period. Previously the divisional van from Geelong or Corio had to attend calls which occurred after 11 at night.”
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Grove rallies to help local Kristin and family
Continued from page 1. “A big thank you to everyone, it is greatly appreciated - the next few months for us come with great uncertainty but their offers of support and help will help our family out immensely,” he said. For people wishing to help the Hague family, there are two fundraising events planned for the next two months. Kingston Ocean Grove was planning a family fun day to celebrate the opening of their new playground at Kingston Lake but are now giving people the opportunity to come together and donate to
the Hague family as well. The opening and donation day will be held at Kingston Lake on December 23 from 7pm with a donation marquee on site as well as plenty of activities for the kids. Information will also be available for the Hague Family Fundraiser day to be held at the Collendina Hotel on Saturday February 16. Madeleine Gorey and Katie Jackson from Stepping Stones Childcare have become close with the Hague Family since they began looking after the couple’s three year old daughter, Airlie, as a baby. Madeleine said they wanted
to organise an event to allow the community to give to this young family in their time of need. “Through this time I have become quite close with Adam, Kristin & Airlie and have been aware of their current situation and we just want to help them,” she said. There will be a silent auction on the day with donations of items welcome from local traders as well activities for the kids including a jumping castle and plenty of food stalls. Madeleine said the Hague family have been reluctant to ask for help in the past but now is the time for everyone
Kristin Mooney with husband Adam and daughter Airlie. to step up and offer as much as they can. “They have been a bit scared to ask for help so we want to raise as much money as we can to help them and also raise awareness of Leukemia,” she said. “Ocean Grove is such a
small and loving community and I feel the more help we have, the bigger and better we can make the day,” she said. For anyone wishing to donate items to The Hague Family Fundraiser auction or for more information on how you can help, email Madeleine Gorey on madeleine.gorey@gmail.com or visit The Hague Family Fundraiser Facebook page. A bank account has also been set up for people who wish to donate to the family. ANZ Bank BSB 013761, ACCT NO: 207063172 ACCT NAME: Sharon Hague.
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GRATEFUL: Simon and David McDonald with the broken wave ski and the Ocean Grove Coastwatch Rescue team.
High praise for rescue teams A POINT Lonsdale man has praised the response of crews from Ocean Grove Coastwatch after the bombie broke his wave ski in half a mile off 13th Beach. The notorious big wave tore the front off his fiberglass boat throwing Simon McDonald into the big swell. Fortunately Simon, an experienced ocean swimmer, was wearing a life vest and was with his brother David and a group of others from the West Coast Paddlers. He swam for some time before
being collected by other wave skiers. Before he made shore a full scale rescue response was mobilised just before 9am on Sunday morning. Ocean Grove Coastwatch set off from the boat ramp with a brief that a boat had capsized and the occupant was possibly missing or in the water. Police and paramedics arrived at 13th Beach’s first car park and began scanning the ocean for the boat and occupant. Coastwatch completed several sweeps of the area while local Robbo
directed them to the floating debris. They pulled the broken hull from the water and headed back to base. To the relief of those gathering on the headland Simon walked up from the beach and told his story. Later Simon and David travelled down to Ocean Grove boat ramp to thank the Coastwatch team and to collect the two parts of his boat. “Their response was amazing. It’s good to know that if someone was out there they would be there to help,” Simon said.
Boot sale boasts stalls and bargains OCEAN Grove Park held one of its two annual car boot sales on Saturday and revelled in the fine weather and early risers. A good turn out of stalls proved attractive to bargain hunters - some of which arrived an hour before opening.
STALL DUTY: Will Trevean, Bonnie Trevean and Millie Hopkins.
Pat Robinson and Val Willis.
Geelong’s official Movember Mo‐Off Party, held last Friday night at the WoolExchange was a huge success celebrating over $56,000 raised to support prostate cancer and men’s mental health. What is more, an Ocean Grove business owner took out the title of best Mo Sister. Briony Darcy demonstrated a Mo with a difference sporting a substantial Mohawk for the cause. The Mos and Hawks of DE atelier Architects raised almost $900 to the region’s tally.
On display Ocean Grove illustrator, Morgan Connoley, was part of 16 artists from the Geelong region to exhibit their work at Geelong’s Boom Gallery last week. The 40X40 Christmas Exhibition displayed work from a range of artists, with their designs presented on 40cm square wooden panels, highlighting the eclectic array of talent in the local art community. An illustrator who usually works with mixed media designs and then brings them to life digitally, Morgan said her submission for the exhibition was a creative challenge.
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Deryn Mobbs of GMHBA presents DSA Ocean Grove president Mark Beshara with a cheque showing the proceeds of a recent staff fundraiser.
Staff get mufty for DSA cause GMHBA Health Insurance staff has donated funds to the Disabled Surfing Association in Ocean Grove following a staff casual day in October. The donation will go directly to DSA to purchase individual medals for those participating in the summer ‘Hands on day’ in February 3 next year. “Our participants were thrilled to take home a medal
for their achievement earlier this year and we know they will be thrilled once again early next year”, said DSA Ocean Grove President Mark Beshara. The ‘Hands on Days’ are run across the country and the Ocean Grove Branch of the DSA has engaged more than 600 volunteers who have undergone training to assist people of all abilities into the
water to enjoy a safe and fun surfing experience, often for the first time. The Ocean Grove Branch was established in 2008 and since then has assisted 501 people with a disability safely into the surf without an incident. “Those involved in the ‘Hands on Days’, come to us with varying levels of physical and intellectual disabilities.
WHEN Stefanie Huennekens moved to Ocean Grove from Germany eight years ago it was a daunting time. Five years ago she saw a local international women’s group advertised and went along, forming lifelong friendships and discovered she was not alone. “A lot of women who come from overseas haven fallen in love or are following their husbands because they got a job in another country,” she said. “They give up everything at home to follow their partner. They don’t really have a job
or anything lined up when they arrive here. It’s really hard for a lot of women to start over in a new country.” Stefanie, as one of the founding members, said the group meetings used to be held at the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre. “We would bring our kids along but since we restarted the group back up a few months ago we decided to make it more about the women,” she said. “It’s dinner and some drinks in the evening now. I think every mum loves a night out anyway without the children.”
Stefanie said it’s a very casual and relaxed environment where women are able to speak to other women with similar experiences. “You don’t have your families here so it’s a great opportunity to network and it’s also nice to be able to share experiences and advice,” she said. “We think the same, we all miss home now and then. You can talk to each other about spending Christmas away from home is like and things like that.” The group represents women from a multitude of countries including Sweden, Norway, Germany, England
“We accept people of any age and ability and ensure that they are made to feel welcome and comfortable.” The ‘Hands on Days’ currently receives no Government funding and the Branch continually applies for grants and conducts presentations and displays to raise awareness about the association. “Without support from
sponsors and donations such as this one from GMHBA, we wouldn’t be able to offer the service”, Beshara added. The next ‘Hands on Days’ will take place on Sunday February 3 and Sunday 3 March at Ocean Grove beach. For more information or to get involved, contact Mark Beshara Mobile: 0431 601 760 Email: oc.prez@ disabledsurfers.org.
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Stefanie and Mia Huennekens with Lars and Pia Croft. and Malaysia. “It doesn’t matter what age you are, how good or bad your English is. It might be scary for women thinking about coming and not knowing anyone but they should come along,” she said.
“You might get lucky and meet someone from your country so you can speak your language, your kids can play together. It could be the start of long friendships and certainly helped me back then.”
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A view of the Ocean Grove Integrated Children’s Centre site, getting ready for the concrete pour.
Slab stage at children’s centre SHELL Road Reserve has been a very busy place over the past few months, with netball courts, cricket nets, lighting and car parking nearing completion on the western side. In particular, the Integrated Children’s
Centre site has been excavated and the drainage and ancilliaries put in. The next stage is to pour the slab. Extensions to the car park and improvements to the entrances at the aquatic centre have also been completed in time
for the busy summer season. Councillor Jan Farrell said: “It’s very exciting to now see the children’s centre starting to take shape. “The builder is working towards pouring the slab on the ground section
of the building prior to Christmas and we’re still on track to open in early 2014.” The centre will include: • Two pre-school rooms and associated playgrounds. • Seven child care play rooms and associated
playgrounds. • Two maternal child and health consulting rooms. • An occasional care room and associated playground. • A general consulting room. • A multipurpose room. • A toy library.
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Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club members Lloyd Smith and Don Smith in the midst of organising Christmas hampers for local distribution.
Box full of community spirit MANY needy families will have a much better and happier Christmas thanks to a food box program driven by the Ocean Grove – Barwon Heads Lions in association with local churches and charitable organisations.
The Lions Food Bank program began three years ago. During that time 1700 food boxes have been distributed to families within our community in financial hardship. Food is provided with the support of Food Bank
Victoria and the generous sponsorship of Club Grove. All other funds required are raised by the Lions Club with the support of the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads communities. Food boxes contain
tinned and dry food with the emphasis on providing nutritious food stuffs of benefit to families in need. All boxes are provided through distribution agencies such as the Anglican Church, Gumnut, Uniting
Church, Men’s Shed, The Salvation Army, Clifton Springs Baptist Church and Leopold Salvation Army. Needy families should contact one of those agencies to obtain a food box. Lions is not involved in distribution.
Signs - and sounds - of summer WITH the warmer weather the native wildlife has made itself more obvious. The cicadas pictured left were photographed by Mick Armstrong and were part of the chorus singing loudly on one of the recent hot Grove nights. Other spots like Ocean Grove Park have seen an increase in volume in line with the rise in the mercury levels.
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Journey to the Grove THE Taliban and imminent death were more appealing to Fahim Shah then another year in an Australian detention centre. Fleeing his home, his family and his life Fahim’s journey saw him spend four years in the notorious Curtin Detention Centre, home of sewn lips. “I was born in Afghanistan and at the age of five my whole family moved to Pakistan during the war and Russia’s occupation. We lived in refugee camps for a while and I grew up in Pakistan,” he said. “We moved to Quetta where I completed my schooling and University degree. When Russia withdrew from Afghanistan we returned home but immediately in 1994 the Taliban took over.” Fahim said terrible things started to happen. Men were no longer able to leave home without beards, women only allowed to leave in the company of a relative or husband. “You would be jailed until your beard grew. This could take from up to six months to a year. Television, radio and music were banned. You have to be in town everyday at the Mosque to pray,” he said. “You would get beaten otherwise. This isn’t the reason I left though. I was targeted by the Taliban because I was a teacher. They tried to stop me teaching and I started teaching at people’s houses.” Fahim said when the Taliban asked him to fight against the Northern Alliance he refused and immediately went into hiding. “They were constantly at my house looking for me, my whole family was there. My wife, children,
By JESSICA GRACE brother and sister, when they couldn’t find me they took my younger brother,” he said. “By this stage my father had organised everything for my escape. He gave me 3,000 US dollars and I fled to Pakistan. When they couldn’t find me they sent my brother’s dead body back to our house.” From Pakistan Fahim flew to Singapore and onto Indonesia where he was told for the first time that he would be going to Australia. “This was the first time I found out my destination. We got on a rickety boat which broke down after three days at sea, so we had to go back. The boat smuggler then sent another boat,” he said. “That was just as bad and after two days at sea the steering on the boat broke. We couldn’t go anywhere and after 17 days at sea ran out of food and water. A French ship picked us up.” Fahim and the rest of the refugees were taken back to the closest country which was Indonesia. There they were placed under the care of United Nations. “We ended up in an Indonesian Jail. I helped a lady with three children escape and she was close to the smuggler. He arranged a better boat and for the third time we headed off to Australia,” he said. “We arrived ten days later in Broome and from there I was taken to the Curtin Detention Centre. I stayed there from the beginning of 2000 until it closed down in 2002.” Fahim said the camp had the most basic of amenities. There were no books, one television,
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overcrowded containers as bedrooms and no information on how long their stay would be. “You can’t escape from Curtin. It’s in the middle of nowhere. There’s only one fence but there’s no food or water in the desert. Children are born and grow up in detention,” he said. “You wake up and do nothing. There’s one television in the main room but you have hundreds of different nationalities and languages fighting for the same TV.” Desperate for money to contact his family and for a lawyer, Fahim worked from 8 to 5 everyday to assist immigration. This allowed him to purchase some clothes and a phone card. “Whilst I was in detention I received a letter from Red Cross saying my wife, father, brother and sister had been killed by the Taliban and my mother had escaped with my children,” he said. “Immigration thought I was a suicide risk so they took me from my room, stripped me naked, and put me in isolation in a white room with a mattress for 42 days.” During this time Fahim suffered a mental break
down and was discharged into a psychiatric hospital in Adelaide where he remained for five months. “To this day I still suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have seen things in the camps which I find hard to talk about. It gives me nightmares thinking about it,” he said. “People need to understand you get mentally damaged in these situations. For people to sew their lips or stand in the Broome sun until their skin is severely burnt, they’re desperate.” Immigration did not believe Fahim was Afghani or suffering persecution from the Taliban so encouraged him to call the Afghanistan Embassy and get a passport issued. “The embassy were hesitant to issue it because they said it was so dangerous but I begged them. I said I had no future in detention and was unsure how long I’d be here,” he said. “Australian immigration withheld the passport and said it was too dangerous for me to go. They wouldn’t let me go back to Afghanistan but they wouldn’t issue me a visa to leave the centre.” Fahim said whilst every country has an obligation to protect their citizens
and uphold their safety there should be a time limit. “If you decide someone is not a refugee and you believe that they are not suffering persecution, send them back. You have no obligation to give them a refugee status, send them back,” he said. “I didn’t choose to come to Australia. If I had a choice I still wouldn’t come here. I feel I’ve lost four years of my life and the damage done will last the next 20 years “I just ask one thing. If your life was in danger what would you do? If we talk about human rights we need to treat people like humans.” Fahim’s children came over to Australia when he received his permanent residency is 2004. He now works as an employment advisor. “I work and pay taxes here. I’ve raised my children in the Australian way of living. Nobody wants to leave their own country, their own culture and their freedom,” he said. “People are not nasty, they are just not educated or they are educated wrongly. They have been told everyone coming from these countries are criminals or terrorists,.I didn’t do anything wrong.”
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The Avenue
As part of a new series aimed at helping us get to know our neighbours, the Voice’s Jessica Grace went to meet some of the residents of The Avenue. Let us know if you’d like us to feature your street or area. Contact journo@oceangrovevoice.com
Alison Marshall, Kerleys office I’ve lived in Ocean Grove for four months. We were living on a farm on Lake Connewarre. We were there for 15 years. Originally I was born in Tasmania and then came to Australia when I was ten. I was brought up on farms and lived in Melbourne once I was working. I walk and read, I love the beach and taking my dogs down there. I paint but I don’t get much time for it. I do mainly water colour and acrylics. I travelled an awful lot when I was young. I left home at 21 and came back when I was about 24, working all over the world. I loved the Rocky Mountains in Colorado I was there for six months. I ran a youth hostel there and I absolutely loved it.
Jan Chandler, retired We’ve lived here for 20 years and originally we’re from Shepparton. My husband was Regional Director of Education in Geelong so that’s why we came here. In retirement I play golf, go to music groups and do aerobics with friends. Our family belongs to Rotary and I belong to a cappella community. I’ve sung all my life, I’m not very good. I also belong to Oxfam. We travel all the time and we spent a lot of our retirement money doing so. Italy is my favourite place. I’ve been with the Valentine Travel Group which originated in Ocean Grove. It’s a women’s walking group. I was a teacher and involved in schools for the best part of 35 years. We have grandchildren living in Barwon Heads and one in Geelong so that keeps us busy.
Joan Hubble, 67, retired I’ve lived here for 11 years in March. I read all the local papers. We’re from Rosanna in Melbourne. We wanted to live near the beach. My husband wanted to move to Queensland but our daughters live in Melbourne so we began looking at somewhere near the beach here. We wanted that lifestyle and we came this way because our daughter’s mother-in-law lives in Highton. Moving down was easier for the family when they visit. My husband and I worked in supermarkets and looked after the health food section. We love to travel. We always go up to Queensland in winter time to escape the cooler weather. We enjoy living in Ocean Grove and I love to go down to water aerobics. I love playing golf, I’ll never make a good golfer, but I love it.
Mary Mulroney, Retired I’ve lived in Ocean Grove for five and a half years. We moved down from the northern suburbs of Melbourne. We’ve had property down here for a lot of years and we decided to leave our acreage and come to Ocean Grove. Melbourne’s really busy and Ocean Grove is a beautiful place to retire. I worked at La Trobe University doing IT stuff and my husband was an academic. Now we’re doing the around Australia trip in stages. We love to travel, we’ve got a van and it’s been a great experience. There’s nowhere I’d like to live more than here. I do a lot of volunteer work with Bellarine Community Health and my husband’s in Lions. I do what I think is worthwhile so I think it’s all worthwhile or I wouldn’t do it.
Stan Coth, 71, Retired We’ve been here for 30 years. We came from Shepparton because we like the feel of the place. We have friends down here so we moved to enjoy the lifestyle. I like the people and I like the beach. I use to be a boatbuilder. I also worked with people with disabilities. When I first came here I was a part of the community association and we secured the site for the library. My wife and I travel to Europe every year as our two daughters live over there. One lives in Italy and one in Germany. One’s a farmer in Italy and the other is an engineer in Germany. They have a small block of land in Italy where they mainly grow vegetables and those sort of things.. She’s married to a Frenchman who lives in Italy with her. The other one is married to a German.
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Spotlight Rotary ROTARY CLUB OF OCEAN GROVE
Pride in their work awards EACH year Rotary Club of Ocean Grove recognises outstanding pride of workmanship within the local community and last month at an Award Dinner the winners for 2012 were announced. This year there were three individual winners and two team prizes awarded. Ocean Grove Primary School Acting Principal Jenny Landers was recognised for her exemplary service in primary education while maintaining an active community involvement. David Bastiaan a local electrician and Andrew Aquilina were also individual winners for their excellent customer service and professionalism in the trades sector. Lelean Catering’s
hospitality team represented by Tegan Drever from Club Grove were winners in the group section, as were Ocean Grove Home Hardware’s customer service team of Brenda Randall, Jenny Davison and Tracy Thorley. Gerry Spencer who chaired the awards ceremony noted that “Some of the criteria used in recognising the efforts of those nominated are the contribution the business and their occupation makes locally, and how individuals promote the services of the organisation they work for through their positive attitude and customer service values.” When next in one of these workplaces keep an eye out for the small plaque or poster awarded to these worthy winners.
Pictures from top left clockwise: David Bastiaan, Rotary’s Tony Haines with Jenny Lander, Andrew Aquilina, Mike Lewis and Tegan Drever of Leleans with Vic Harnath, and Brenda Randall, Jenny Davison and Tracy Thorley.
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Armani or Rip Curl, if the suit fits, surf it
SURFING THE GROVE: 11-time World Champion surfer Kelly Slater was famously photographed surfing a door in a business suit. Surfers in Suits doesn’t plan that, but they do aim to bring the two lifestyles together.
AFL - in particular Geelong Football Club - has long been a mutual interest among local business networks. However, now the underestimated common interest in surfing is coming to the fore in a new networking group dedicated to pin-stripe wave riders. Surfers in Suits is being launched tonight (Wednesday December 12) as an exclusive brand
created by Surfing Victoria to represent business people, professionals, entrepreneurs and the corporate community who all have an interest in Surfing. A number of Ocean Grove surfers and surfers who travel to surf at Ocean Grove are already involved in setting up the network or have shown an interst in joining. Surfers in Suits will act as a platform to join the corporate
world and the sport of surfing. Surfers in Suits will provide unique benefits to members and connect individuals via the mutual passion for surfing. Max Wells, Executive Director of Surfing Victoria said: “‘We see Surfers In Suits as a great opportunity for Surfing Victoria to engage not just with the corporate sector but more importantly our Melbourne
based surfers who often don’t get the opportunity to have their opinions and needs heard.’” The Surfers in Suits official Geelong launch is being hel dat The City Quarter, Cunningham Pier, Geelong from 6pm8pm. To register your attendance or for more information contact Lizzie Burdge on lizzie.burdge@ essentiallygroup.com or call 9681 9914.
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Pirates pave way for festive foray
The Scion Pirates are playing at the Chicken Shop on Friday December 21, and on Sunday December 23 the Bellarine Ukelele Orchestra will be among the cast during Sarah Carroll’s Christmas Extravaganza
THE Piping Hot Chicken Shop Ocean Grove presents...the next episode in the gripping drama that is “The Dead Pirates Society” Friday December 21 “The Dead Pirates Society” Bad Santa Christmas featuring the Scion Pirates with Melbourne spoken word artists Michael Crane, Anthony Doig, Ben John Smith, Jessica Migotto and Mich and
not forgetting - performing spoken word and song - local musical luminary, Chris Wilson. Thought provoking and evocative, Bad Santa Christmas stories with the Pirates doing their ‘Riddum’ thing as well as musically supporting the spoken word artists. Michael Crane leads the poets. “We will dance, we will drink, we will sing we will rhyme, we will pillage we will plumb
the depths of the mind deeper than the deepest ocean and evoke the Bad Santa Pirate in us all,” say the Pirates. Dress like bad Christmas and join us in the Pirates lair. Sarah Carroll’s Christmas Extravaganza follows on the Sunday, and will include The Bellarine Ukelele Orchestra, Tides of Welcome Choir and other local Musicians.
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Get up and go QUESTION: How many people have learned to surf at Ocean Grove? A million? Hundreds of thousands for sure. Just how many is a bit of guesswork. But judging by the number of ‘learners’ (do surfers ever stop learning?) at Mainies recently the Grove’s relatively safe environment, coupled with good instruction, should ensure the new surfer factory remains at full production levels.
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music/live events
• Barwon Heads Hotel Happy Hour 5-7 raffle live music $16 TBone -Saturday Open Mic for youth U/18 with Jill Meehan in the Barwon Heads Bistro. All young performers welcome/ soloists/dancers/bands Ph: 0431606476 to get on the program • Ocean Grove Piping Hot Chicken Shop December 21 Dead Pirates – Bad Santa Spoken Word. Guests include Michael Crane, Chris Wilson, Ben Smith and others. December 23 Sarah Carroll’s Christmas Extravaganza Ph: 52 551566 • Ocean Grove Hotel December 15 The famous Will and Rach December 22 Double Vision December 29 RAM • Potato Shed Drysdale December 12: 12 by 12 Theatre 3triple2 presents 12 plays written by 12 writers, 12 minutes each
on 12.12.12. December 14: Spud Club – Christmas Party Edition. Open Mic Night at The Potato Shed for kids and adults. Ph: 5251 1998 • Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, 101 The Terrace -Tuesday: Carpet Bowls and Snooker 1- 5 pm -Thursday: Card game ‘500’ 1pm, Snooker 1.30pm -Friday: Bingo 1.30pm Ph: Dianne on 52 552 996 • Ocean Grove Tranquility Fair January 5, 10am to 4pm. Ocean Grove Park • Drysdale Classic Car Show January 6, 10am to 3pm, Drysdale Recreational Reserve
markets &fairs
• St James Secondhand Book Sale January 5-6, Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Drysdale Community Activity Centre, Collins St Drysdale • Kingston Park Ocean Grove
what’s ON
January 6 Ocean Grove Craft Market 9am until 1pm • Point Lonsdale Primary School January 13 Point Lonsdale Market 9am - 2pm • Queenscliff Harbour December 16 Queenscliff Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm • Ocean Grove Park December 15 Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm • Barwon Heads Community Hall December 15 Barwon Heads Community Market 9am -1pm • Parkes Hall Newcombe Street Portarlington December 30 Portarlington Community Market 9am to 2pm
food/wine
• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 52 53 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan
Bay Road Wallington Open weekends and public holiday’s 11am - 5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760
get active
• Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity Ph: 0438055679 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Mondays 9.15am and 10.15 am Gentle exercises to music Ph: 52 551 335 • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9 30 am Gentle exercises to music Ph: 52 551 335 • Queenscliff RSL Mondays 1.30pm Ph: 5255 1335 • Marcus Hill Hall cnr Banks Road and Bellarine Highway Tuesdays 745pm – 10pm Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Ph: 52513393
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• Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Mondays 7-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413690597 • Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435481920 • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422700951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas & Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413955331 or Kerryn@ bluewateryoga.org.au
Ocean 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-12pm 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 Ph: 52 552801
family fun
Neighbourhood Centre Check out our program with a range of courses, classes and fund activities Ph: 52 554 294 • Bardeli Café Ocean Grove First and third Saturday of most months Making Waves acoustic music and poetry afternoons with Jill Meehan $5 donation entry, BYO instruments and voices Ph: 0431 606
• Koombahla Equestrian Park Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 5256 2742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm
classes & exhibtions • Ocean Grove
476 • The Old Portarlington Mill December- January Attitudes 10th Annual Art Exhibition ‘Celebration’ 12 to 4pm every weekend and Wednesdays in January. Varied artworks in oil, acrylics and water colour as well as local wood turner Laury Vella Ph: Susanne on 52592630
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 available) Phone Julie Rodger on 04353625 73 or email julesrodg@gmail.com for more information.
Have your event included in What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice.com
Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 3pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. 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 5256 1863. 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, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Michael Turner on 5255 1572. 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., 6pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Sue on 5255 2068. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 52 552996 Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome to come along for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670. First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587. First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
Wednesdays Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467 Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Peter 0419 782629 Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. 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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grove news
Bumper market
Calendar to help Malawi children
Leanne Gray who put the calendars and diaries together. Jeannie Lonsdale and Anna Hoskins from Barwon Heads at their handmade jewellery stall.
Jim Ricchini, summer market coordinator for Rotary, gives an admirer a closer look at his festive tie.
Talented local singer Olivia Lomas, 11, kept everyone in the festive spirit.
OCEAN Grove’s Rotary Summer Market held a bumper 105 stall market this month. Organisers say it was one of the biggest yet, featuring a wide selection of handmade and locally produced goods, community organisations, children’s entertainment as well as stallholders who travel to be a part of the event.
This month’s gold coin donation on admission will be donated to this year’s Christmas Hamper Appeal. The next two summer markets will be on Sunday January 6 and Sunday February 5. For more information email the market manager on oceangroverotarymarket@ gmail.com
LOCALS have helped put together calendars and diaries that will raise money to help children in Malawi. The Mphatso Children’s Foundation 2013 calendars and diaries are now available and will raise cash to support children and village communities in Malawi, Africa. This includes a porridge feeding program to over 1,000 nursery school children, education, meeting medical needs, kids clubs, sporting groups, sewing groups and HIV
support groups. The black and white calendars, printed by Paxton Press, and colour diaries, are priced at $15 and $10 each and are available from Kairos clothes shop, 85 The Parade, Ocean Grove, or Gumnut Grove Opp Shop, 28 Hodgson St Ocean Grove or by contacting Geoff on 0143 5249147 or by email at contact@mphatso. org A number of locals have spent time in the villages that will benefit from the fundraising.
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Grovers rev up for the revamped Revival OCEAN Grovers took the chance to lap up the atmosphere and weather at the revamped Geelong Revival earlier this month. After a gap of nine years the event organisers pulled in several hundred show and race cars, as well as putting on entertainment, fashion on the field and market stalls. The event was held between Eastern Beach and the waterfront end of Moorabool Street. Among those who took part in the speed trials was Barwon Heads Claire Greig whose late grandmother Diana Gaze used to race in the event.
Visitors to the Geelong Revival and Speed Trials had plenty of time to admire the classic lines of the show cars - as well as watching the sprints down Eastern Beach Road.
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’Tis the season for singing A record crowd turned out with their glow sticks and candles to sing their hearts out at the 2012 Ocean Grove Carols in the Park. Organisers estimated more than 3000 people at the Carols, beating last year’s attendance of about 2500. The crowd braved the chilly, windy conditions to sing along to a whole host of Christmas favourites. Ocean Grovers were even treated to a visit from Santa Claus himself as they lit up the night with their colourful LED candles.
Mark Hyland from Geelong’s Bay FM, has hosted five years of the event and said the best part of the carols was seeing how much the local kids enjoy it. “Just to see the kids’ smiling faces from the stage, sitting down the front, it’s fantastic,” he said. “You stand on the stage and look out and it seems to be bigger and bigger each year.” Carols in the Park Director Jon Mamonski said he was rapt with the size of the crowd that came out to light up the park.
“We’re bordering on 3000 which is more than last year so we’ve beaten it,” he said. All three local primary schools performed for the crowd, along with up-and-coming opera singer, Miranda Orford and musical stars from Footlight Production’s Les Miserables. “This is Ocean Grove’s biggest annual family event and this year’s line up is the best we’ve had”, said Jon. One of the younger performers, 8 year old Teagan Cope-Proctor
was part of Our Lady Star of the Sea’s choir. “It was good, we sang Baby Lying in a Manger – we’ve been practising for about four weeks,” she said.
Top: Ocean Grove school pupils were a hit with the audience; Right: Pat and Luca D’Amico from Ocean Grove enjoying the popular community event. Photos: LINDSAY KELLEY
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Clockwise from top left: Gill Hodgson and Wilma Andrews; Tara Vagg and the carols orchestra; Our lady Star of the Sea performers; Asha from Ocean Grove; and the orchestra entertaining the crowd.
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Clockwise from top left: Matilda & Indiana from Leopold; getting a good view of the carols; the crowd enjoys the festivities; Cindy, Sam, Asha and Brad from Ocean Grove; and Billy, Matt, Pip and Archie from Barwon Heads
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Quarterly December 2012
HAWKS CRICKET
Town set to shine CLASSIC cars, hot rods, muscle cars and bikes will all be on display for Drysdale’s annual Classic Car Show. Organiser Michael Brislane and Mel McNeice owner of Drysdale’s Autopro said last year’s event was a massive success. “Last year we had about 150 cars turn up. It’s supporting the Drysdale Cricket Club which in turn provides support for the SES and CFA,” he said. “We had cars of all shapes and sizes and the greatest part about this event is it’s not as selective as other shows.” Mel said this year’s event, which will be held on January 6 at Drysdale Recreation Reserve, will also have an auto swap
By JESSICA GRACE meet for something a little bit different and a drive the night beforehand. “Saturday night we are encouraging drivers to meet at the Drysdale Footy Cricket Club for a cruise around the peninsula. Afterwards everyone can enjoy a relaxing evening on the deck,” Mel said.
“We’ll have music, food and entertainment and the next day there will be live bands, a jumping castle and lots of fun for the kids.” On Saturday night (January 5) Cruisin the Bellarine assembles at 5.30pm while the Classic Car Show will run from 10am to 3pm on the Sunday. For more information contact Michael on 0439 282964.
Mel McNeice, owner of Auto Pro Drysdale, major sponsors of the Classic Car Show, Michael Brislane, event organiser from Drysdale Cricket Club, and James Croft, of Bay City Chryslers in his 1955 Plymouth Plaza.
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LANDMARK: Locals want more done wtih the fountain.
Vox pop
Attraction or eyesore The City of Greater Geelong is looking at the future of the Clifton Springs fountain. Reporter Jessica Grace hit the streets to find out what locals thought about the local landmark.
Joan Carter, 74, Clifton Springs, retired It needs to be restored. I think it’s ugly the way it is. It looks like it’s falling apart. I think it should either be done up, or replaced with something else. About 16 years ago when I first came here it was nice then but the drought affected it badly. Do it up or replace it.
Luke Buckland, 27, Belmont, landscaper It looks yuck. Do it up, I always think that when I drive past it. I used to love it when I was younger and we used to go down there but it definitely needs to be done up.
Matt Jennings, 58, Swan Hill, plant operator It needs to have water and it needs to be repaired doesn’t it. I think it’s important as a feature of the town and from what I know the last ten to 12 years it’s been no good. It used to be quiet pretty and a lovely entrance to the town.
Tammy Virgona, 35, St Leonards, business owner It should be fixed up or get rid of it. I think it’s an important feature to have and would be nice if it’s done up. It just looks like an eyesore now in its current state.
Tristan Ingleton, 20, France, Student I think they should do it up but how dirty is dirty, I’ve seen worse. It would be nice if it’s done up but I’m not really from Clifton Springs I’m from France and we have a lot of beautiful fountains.
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Park’s Chardy in top eleven ONE of Leura Park Estate vineyard’s signature wines, the BLOCK 1 Reserve Chardonnay, has been named in the ‘Chairman’s 11’ – literally one of the top 11 chardonnays in Australia - in the inaugural James Halliday Chardonnay Challenge 2012. The BLOCK 1 Reserve Chardonnay 2011, received 96 points in the Chardonnay Challenge, which saw more than 430 entries from 260 wineries representing 40 wine regions of Australia. Chair of Judges, Ben Edwards said he was thrilled with the support for the inaugural event. “The overwhelming response from the industry generated a lot of excitement within the judging panel I have never previously experienced. Many of Australia’s most respected
judges worked with incredible dedication and enthusiasm, and I am sure that the results will offer lovers of chardonnay, and wine in general, a range of styles that will satisfy just about any palate,” Mr Edwards said. “There is no variety more exciting than Australian chardonnay at this time.” Announcing the results, James Halliday – one of Australia’s foremost judges and industry commentators - said the extraordinary support for the Challenge was itself a testimonial to its conception. “It also underlines the vast improvement over the past decade in the quality of Australian chardonnays and the diversity of styles reflecting their varying terroirs,” Mr Halliday said.
Director of Leura Park Estate, Lyndsay Sharp said the entire Leura Park Estate team was absolutely thrilled with the result. “It’s a big deal for a boutique producer and is a credit to all involved in the winemaking process – from vineyard to bottle. The grapes were nurtured under the watchful eye of Vineyard Manager Andrew Mahoney and the winemaking team of Ray Nadeson and Darren Burke, three very talented people,” Mrs Sharp said. “Our BLOCK 1 Reserve Chardonnay has proven pedigree and consistently rates amongst the best in Australia but this particular result has blown us all away to be honest - it’s very exciting and gratifying for the entire Leura Park Estate team.” Although not yet
Darren Burke is part of the award-winning Leura Park Estate vineyard’s winemaking team.
released to the public, the Leura Park Estate BLOCK 1 Reserve Chardonnay 2011 will be available to Leura Park Wine Club members via www.leuraparkestate. com.au or by exclusive request at the Cellar Door, 1400 Portarlington
Road, Curlewis, open weekends 10.30am – 5pm. Further information about the inaugural James Halliday Chardonnay Challenge available at www. chardonnaychallenge. com.au
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Springs bay view bowler THERE can’t be a bowling club with a better view than Clifton Springs. The club on Springs Street has breathtaking views of the Port Phillip Bay and the You Yangs in the distance. For more information on the club see www. cliftonsprings.bowlsnet. com.au
Yarn bombing colour at Clifton Springs Primary SCHOOLS are embracing new and innovative ways to brighten up their play spaces and Clifton Springs Primary School is no different. As you wander through the grounds visitors will see their ‘Lollypop’ tree – aptly named for its bright – almost edible – colours. Their entrance to the office now has a beautiful gum tree decorated in the school colours of Blue and Gold to welcome everyone in and to give it a more personal touch. “Yarn bombing, or Knit Graffiti, is a form of street art that involves knitting to decorate places, trees or objects,” explained a school spokesperson. “At CSPS we decided to yarn bomb the tree trunks. We have a small group of keen parent and grandparent knitters who have knitted or crocheted wool into patterns or strips to wrap around tree trunks. “Children are also now becoming involved in the process with lunchtime knitting classes run by volunteer parents and experimenting at home. “This is great way to help children appreciate,
Mia and Heather.
Ella and Shelby.
respect and care for their environment.They ’re bright and colourful and add a nice texture to the
playground. The trees have become a meeting place, a talking point and children regularly give the tree a
hug as they pass. “It has also been a valuable way to bring the community together.”
Keep your eyes peeled next time you visit as more Yarn Bombs are planned in 2013.
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Curlewis Hotondo
Double delight as Hotondo Homes open neighbouring display homes TWO new display homes are now open side-byside on Anstead Avenue, Curlewis Park Estate, Drysdale. Both designs are ideal for families, investors or holiday homes, and showcase the great range of homes and quality by Hotondo Homes. The Peninsula 268 is a double storey home built by Andrew Hopper that maximises views with its up-side-down design. The hub of everyday living - the open plan kitchen, meals and living area - is located on the top floor, along with the master bedroom.
The ground storey is where the remaining three bedrooms are located, a family room and double car garage. The family room is completely flexible and can change to suit the needs of any family, including a rumpus room, home theatre or large study. Nick and Allie Barker have constructed the Birchgrove 220, which is a single storey fourbedroom home boasting multiple living areas. The Birchgrove 220 is a great family home as there is plenty of room for the entire family, plus the rooms are versatile so the
The Birchgrove showhome at Curlewis Park Estate.
The Peninsula 268.
home can change with the ever changing needs of a growing family. Both Andrew Hopper and Nick and Allie Barker own and operate their own Hotondo Homes building franchise in the Bellarine and Geelong region, and they share a Sales & Selections Centre in Ocean Grove.
In September, both Andrew Hopper and Nick and Allie Barker were finalists for the 2012 Victorian Franchisee of the Year award, which is an outstanding achievement. In addition to the two new display homes that are now open, there is another one opening in Warralily Estate, Armstrong Creek
in the coming weeks. Display homes are a great way to view a home design and see the quality of workmanship that your local builder constructs. For more information about the new Display Homes please call Jared Bailey on 0401 867 797, or the office in Ocean Grove on 5255 3556
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Sports a major focus DRYSDALE-based Saint Ignatius College continues to lead the way with sport a major focus of the school’s curriculum. Saint Ignatius Sports Co-ordinator, Andrew Philip, said the opportunity to play sport allows students to work together in a harmonious environment as well as keeping fit and active simultaneously. “Sport provides opportunities for students, parents and staff to experience a sense of belonging to a faith-filled Christian community,” Philip said of Geelong’s only wider region Catholic co-educational college based in Drysdale. “The notion of working together through sport and reinforcing the themes of enthusiasm, humility, fair-mindedness and competitiveness is seen as a key strategy in an environment that can often be seen as having outwardly competing values but one that enables choices to be made.”
Saint Ignatius Year 10 student James Buckley, second from left, recently returned from the Australian ‘All Schools’ Athletics Championships in Hobart.
MEANWHILE one person who encapsulates the school’s sporting curriculum values this year is Saint Ignatius Year 10 student James Buckley. James has recently returned from Australian ‘All Schools’ Athletics Championships held at the Domain Athletics
Centre held in Hobart from November 30 til December 2. James was selected in the Victorian team after being crowned gold medallist in the 100m and 200m running events at the Victorian ‘All Schools’ Championships held at Albert Park on November
9. “James recently received an invitation to attend an European training and competition program, which was similar to (his) school colleague Jake Penny who ironically was the Victorian 100m champion in 2011,” Philip said.
“Jake and James have been impressing state and national athletic coaches for quite some time now and I know James has his heart set on qualifying for the World Youth Championships in 2014, which will be held in the United States.”
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IN TRAINING: Drysdale seniors getting set for the 2013 season.
Hawks’ Fitzy fired up NEW Drysdale Football Club coach John Fitzgerald is keen to get down to business at the Hawks’ nest. The Hawks commenced their pre-season training under the watchful eye of Fitzgerald, who coached the Bellarine Football League Interleague team in 2012. Drysdale recruited the prized signature of Fitzgerald at the completion of the 2012 season following a decorated coaching career at Bell Park where he led the Dragons to the Geelong Football League senior premiership in 2011. “Coaching the BFL Interleague last season just gave me a bit of a taste of the competition,” Fitzgerald said.
“I really liked it, the Drysdale coaching opportunity was there and I was really impressed by the club and the town. “I am really looking forward to that whole community atmosphere of it.” Fitzgerald said the Hawks have been running three 90-minute training sessions a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. “Everyone is pretty keen to get on the track and the boys have been great with good numbers,” he said. “I am loving the club part of it, it has been terrific.
“I like the attractions of Drysdale and fact that it is a whole town and community is great. “I have never been involved with a club before that has been a town.” The experienced coach said developing the club’s youth was a key ingredient for success after the Drysdale seniors finished fifth in 2012 after back-toback premiership success in 2009 and 2010. Fitzgerald said most players lived locally and he believes that will assist the senior team prosper in future years. “There is a very high local component within the playing group,” Fitzgerald said.
Hawks in training.
“The actual composition of the team is predominately local and part of what we want to do is actually develop the local kids.” IN other news Drysdale has recruited star player Reece Holwell, a member of the Hawks’ flags in 2009 and 2010, back to the club after his playing stint with Western Australian Amateur Football League Club Trinity Aquinas in 2012. The Hawks have added some GFL talent to their list after gaining the services of ex-North Shore player Jamie Chandler and former Hawks player Kane Taylor who comes across from Geelong District Football League club Bannockburn. “We are adding a bit of
COACH: John Fizgerald.
quality in there, so I think that combined with all of the juniors we hope to improve on the list – we are looking pretty good,” Fitzgerald said.
Picture Stuart Craven.
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Scott Jervis on his way to two straight wickets against Barwon Heads, and inset Drysdale players celebrating the first of them.
Home-grown Hawks DRYSDALE Cricket Club continues to go from strength to strength in producing local home grown cricketers, according to new Hawks captain-coach Shane Cutajar, writes Mark Heenan. Cutajar, 34, replaced the outgoing Leigh Allan who withdrew from his coaching playing role with Drysdale on the eve of the 2012/13 season due to personal reasons. Cutajar said one of the advantages of the club was all players lived locally in the region. “We don’t have anyone who plays (in the side) at Drysdale that does not live in the immediate area,” Cutajar said. “It is a very localised club, we don’t have any big recruits that come from out of town or anything like that. “We are all basically local people.” Cutajar, who joined Drysdale three seasons
ago, is no stranger to playing cricket on the Bellarine after carving out a promising junior and senior career with St Leonards Cricket Club. He is the ex-coach of former Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association club St Albans/Breakwater who now play in the Geelong Cricket Association (GCA 3), and he spent a season playing at Moama near Echuca on the Murray River. “I started playing A-Grade cricket at St Leonards when I was 16 years of age and played in a A-Grade,” Cutajar said. “I coached St Leonards in the very last year I played at the club in the A-Grade. “I had a three years coaching experience stint (with St Leonards and St Albans/Breakwater) previously before joining Drysdale.” On the field, Drysdale, who have won two games
and lost two matches in 2012/13, are currently sixth on the BPCA A-Grade ladder after five rounds. The A-Grade ladder is very tight with only six points separating the teams from fourth to ninth position. Most recently the Hawks lost their Round five A-Grade match to Barwon Heads, who won the A-Grade title in 2010/11. He said finals for Drysdale, who finished runners-up two seasons ago after losing to Barwon Heads in the A-Grade Grand Final, were on the agenda despite their youthful A-Grade bowling stocks. “Finals definitely is our aim,” he said. “We have a first change bowler who is an 18-yearold and our opening bowlers are 22 and 23 and second change bowler is 21 as well. “We have an extremely
Bowling action from the Hawks and the Heads fixture.
young bowling line-up, but they are going very well and they are sticking to the plans that I have set for them for this season. “I would definitely be disappointed if we didn’t play finals this season.” Cutajar indicated Drysdale’s depth is strong
with both their C-Grade and D-Grade teams currently in the top four and in contention for play finals. “All four senior sides are travelling really well this season and I am very happy with the progress of the club,” Cutajar said.
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community news
Lions help cut reliance on landfill
Lion Colin Lowne has been helping the club refurbish computers.
Putting new life in old computers
OCEAN Grove/Barwon Heads Lions has about 14 “refurbished� internet ready computers to give away. The club acquires pre-loved and pre-dated computers from various sources which
it then refurbishes, re-powers and brings up to speed. They are then made available to needy people, possibly elderly folk who are computer beginners. Others have gone to single mothers, charitable
organisations such as the Salvos, nursing homes, the CFA and RSL for distribution to needy members. Interest should be registered with secretary Marilyn Spolding on 5255 4608.
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Robo reward
Bellarine Secondary College teacher Brian Thomas, pictured above right, judging a RoboCup contest.
AN Ocean Grove man has become the first secondary school teacher to win an award praising excellence in Engineering Education, writes Carly Helweg. Bellarine Secondary College teacher, Brian Thomas, received the Award for Engineering Education Engagement at an event last week, becoming the first secondary school teacher to win the accolade in a field usually dominated by University educators. Brian teaches Systems
and Technology at Bellarine but specialises in robotics and electronics with his students successfully competing in RoboCup contests throughout Australia and the World. The international RoboCup Junior Tournaments sees more than 100,000 students from 40 countries building and programming their own robots to be presented in competition. Brian’s award was based on his involvement in
training and implementing robotic competition to teachers and students and nurturing the growth of robotics education across Australia, often in his spare time. “You could describe me as the Slim Dusty of robotics, performing and then travelling to the next town for weeks at a time,” he said. “It is a great honour to be presented the award and also pleasing to receive recognition for over a decade’s work.”
Proud performers A TEAM of grade 4 Ocean Grove Primary School boys competed in the McDonalds Hoops state finals at the State Basketball Centre in Dandenong at the end of last month.
The team had a series of nail-bitingly close games - playing even exhausting games - and eventually went down by a mere point to Wembley Primary School in the grand final.
A great effort for the ‘Ocean Grove All Stars’ to be ranked second out of 297 schools competing in the 2012 regional and state basketball championships The school’s new team
of legends included Phoenix Bowers, Ned Hicks, CJ Holt, Charlie Hurst, Flynn Kinsey, Flynn Young, Noah Lever and Sam Witherden. They were coached by Frank Young
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the ocean TRIDENT Fish Bar Queenscliff is one of the longest established business in the town. Three generations of family and over 26 years of experience in the fish industry. From freshly cooked seafood to wholesale seafood. All Australian, nothing imported. Choose from a wide variety of market fresh seafood at market prices. The quality remains the same at all three locations - Queenscliff, Ocean Grove and now Clifton Springs. The new addition to the Trident family and possibly the last prong on the trident is Jetty Road Fish & Chips. Of course Trident Queenscliff is the headquarters. This is were most of the filleting and processing happens. “Everday, (especially this time of the year) there are different fish being filleted, they are available to our customers to take home and cook or for us to cook for them,” said Fonda Tzaninis (owner at
Queenscliff). Anything from prawns, scallops, calamari, oysters, mussels, crayfish, crabs, whole or filleted fish etc. etc. is available from Trident, even if you cannot see it on display, ask one of the friendly staff or owners to assist you. This includes pick ups from any of the 3 Trident Locations. Recently Trident Queenscliff was evaluated by “Seafood Services Australia”. Trident is one of the few businesses in the state of Victoria that has been accredited. Simply this means if “ any named fish” that is displayed is exactly the fish that you will be eating, not some cheap import. TRIDENT, where other business owners come to eat and observe the best. The innovators in seafood freshness, cleanliness and customer service. TRIDENT, innovative, spotless, fresher, better!
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environment
Why feeding is not
Above, Phyllis’s two baby Tawny Frogmouths are still going strong, and right, dog walking signage at Blue Waters Lake.
I RECEIVED a letter from ‘Ocean Grove Voice’ reader and bird lover, Vicki Wills, during the week. It outlined Vicki’s concern that well meaning people were feeding bread to the ducks, seagulls and other birds at Blue Waters Lake. I must say I’ve often seen people feeding the birds at Blue Waters Lake (BWL) and thought about writing about the issue, but Vicki’s letter has prompted me to commence a discussion and tackle the issue. I didn’t want to be a politically correct killjoy by spoiling people’s fun, however Vicki has pointed out that for the benefit of the birds it is important to do something! I was also worried that the birds might starve if they have forgotten how to seek and source their food themselves. First of all it’s important to understand what ducks need to eat to remain healthy. Ducks are omnivorous birds, which means that they rely on a diet of vegetation (grass,
weeds, berries, fruits and nuts), and protein (insects, fish, lizards, frogs, crustaceans and rodents) in order to maintain health. A healthy diet leads to adequate duckling growth, feather strength, muscle development, breeding success and longevity. Seagulls are well known scavengers, and they do hassle people for food, especially during a beach picnic of fish and chips! They also tend to eat scraps from rubbish bins, which is their favourite pastime around the boat ramp. Their diet however should consist of small fish, crustaceans, snails and marine worms. They also like to eat insects, spiders, small eggs, and small berries. So now I am going to list some reasons why it is detrimental to the birds at BWL to feed them bread, especially low nutrient white bread. 1. Poor nutrition (bread doesn’t provide a balanced diet) 2. Dependence on
A young seagull living at Blue Waters Lake has a deformed wing but appears to be thriving.
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for the birds humans which leads to aggression and overpopulation and reduced capacity to recognise predators 3. Spread of bird diseases due to poor nutrition and overpopulation. 4. Water contamination and increase in algae blooms. 5. Birth defects and malformations caused by poor diet. There are other reasons to not feed the birds, but these are the main ones. There is a small flock of larger, non-native, domesticated breeds of duck living at BWL, and they can demand food quite aggressively. Even the small Eurasian Coots have started begging me for food. There is a young seagull living at BWL that has a deformed wing. I thought it wouldn’t live for long as it can’t fly, but it swims well and is still going strong. Some wing deformities are caused by a poor diet, as the immature birds put
on weight and their wings become deformed (this is known as ‘Angel Wing’). I am hoping that the COGG will place ‘Please Do Not Feed The Birds’ signs around BWL. Besides the problem of humans feeding the ducks, there is also the age old issue of people letting their dogs run around BWL without a lead. There are many young birds at BWL at the moment, and dogs cause stress and panic amongst the birds, quite understandably. There are signs at the entrances of the Lake asking people to keep their dogs on a lead, but many people ignore this request. There are also signs along the Barwon River Estuary where there are currently many migratory water birds living, and people ignore these signs also. Maybe the council could be more vigilant in policing their signs and making sure that dog owners are more responsible for their actions.
While on the subject of BWL, last night I saw a lovely native duck called an Australasian Shoveler. I hadn’t seen this bird at BWL before. The Shoveler has a heavy black bill, bright orange legs and a yellow-orange iris. Phyllis’s two baby Tawny Frogmouths are still going strong, they are about five weeks old and are moving around her garden from tree to tree, so they must be flying short distances. Bernard’s Pacific Black Ducks disappeared into thin air one day; the mother duck and the chicks just left his garden. They didn’t even get to swim in his front yard swimming pool. I can’t help thinking that a local cat had a duckling feast. The next activity planned for the local Bellarine Birdlife group is a Christmas breakup in Drysdale on December the 16. Email me on jencarr@ y7mail.com if you are interested and I will send you the details.
Light show over Grove
These amazing pictures of the elecrical storm over Ocean Grove were taken from the Bluff by local Elliot Gray.
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school sports
Thrower at nationals Logan rewarded
with state selection
Pictured right: Surfside discuss thrower Noah Cunningham.
SURFSIDE Primary School’s Noah Cunningham is a discus thrower with heaps of energy, writes Mark Heenan. This week, the 10-yearold Grade Four student competed for Victoria at the School Sports Australia National Championships in Adelaide in the 9/10 boys age group in discus. In late October, Noah progressed through to Nationals after winning bronze at the State titles throwing a personal best
of 28.44m. The Ocean Grove-based youngster previous best prior to State titles was 26.85m. What even made Noah’s personal achievement more special was he has only taken up the sport of discus in the past three months. “I have only been throwing for about three months,” Noah said. “I only got into discus through school sports. “I wanted to throw a personal best at the State
titles.” While Ocean Grovebased Noah is relatively new to discus, he believes the Nationals’ winner will have to throw more than 30 metres. “I don’t really know what I need to throw (in Adelaide) because the winner at State titles threw 30 metres,” Noah said. Noah credited Neale Lomas, a specialist discus coach, for the advice and his immediate success in the sport.
“(Neale) is a specialist discus throwing and shot put coach,” he said. “He (Neale) said ‘keep your arm straight’ and ‘not come over the top’.” Noah’s mother Lauren, said her son’s accomplishments had come completely out of the blue. “Oh my god when it happened it was like we had no idea about Noah’s success,” a stunned Lauren said. “It was like he was a freak.”
SURFSIDE Primary School youngster Logan Taylor is carving out a name for himself on the cricket field. Logan, younger brother of Collendina Cobras all-rounder Byron Taylor, has won selection to represent Victoria at the National School Sport 12 and Under Cricket Championships from December 8-15. This month’s National Championships will be held at South Australia’s Barossa Valley. The Grade Six student has been doing the hard yards commuting to Melbourne every second weekend for practice matches and training, in addition to his training and playing commitments with Collendina Blue in Under 13’s cricket. He said his father Darren had been useful with his training techniques in the backyard and in the cricket nets. “I have got dad throwing cricket balls at me,” Logan said. “I have been hitting cricket balls on the clothesline.” Logan describes himself a similar player to brother Byron, a former Surfside Primary School student. “I am a similar player to my brother (Byron), I am a batting all-rounder,” Logan said. The 12-year-old said it was great news he made the Victorian squad after missing out last season. “I tried out last season for Victoria,” Logan said. “I got to the final round of selection, but I didn’t make the team.” Logan, a member of the prestigious
Logan Taylor. Picture: CREATIVE EXPOSURES
Geelong Cricket Club’s Bakker Squad, has been included in the trial squad for the Under 14’s local region Barwon Rockets team. Last season for Collendina Blue, Logan made 124 runs at 41.33 with the bat and took eight wickets at 4.25 with the ball and claimed three catches. MEANWHILE Logan has also turned his sporting talents to discus, he represented Surfside Primary School in discus in 2011 and this year he competed in the state finals.
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Major win for Bellarine BELLARINE Secondary College Ocean Grove campus has claimed a major victory after the college’s girls Rugby League team won the prestigious Robbie Kearns Cup last month. Both the BSC’s Ocean Grove campus male and female teams travelled to Cross Keys Reserve in Essendon to compete in the state rugby 2012 Robbie Kearns Shield State Final on November 22. Robbie Kearns is a former captain of the National Rugby League team, the Melbourne Storm. “The girls were undefeated for the day, winning 3-0, 3-0, 2-1, 3-2,” joint Bellarine Secondary College Sports co-ordinator Lauren Micallef said. “The outstanding player was Chelsea Abel who scored eight tries for the day. “Elie Montgomery scored two tries, and Olivia Miller and Saira Shah both scored a try each.” In the Grand Final euphoria erupted when the girls from Bellarine defeated defeated Baden
Chelsea Abel scored the try to win the grand final.
S T I B ES IC IT SERV Powell Secondary College 1-0 in the final. After the glorious win the girls were presented with medals from Kearns, a former premiership winning Melbourne Storm player. MEANWHILE the boys put in a great effort, drawing their first and third games, winning their second and losing by a try in their final game. Outstanding players were Rune Youakim, who scored three tries in five minutes for a total of 8 for the tournament, and Tyler Erard-Purcell, who scored seven and Lachlan Cartledge who scored three tries on the day.
Robbie Kearns (Team of the Decade player and Melbourne Storm captain) handing out a medal to Olivia Miller. To her left is Chelsea Abel and far left Brooke Lowe.
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PROPERTY HOT Le Maistre Builders have recently moved their office to The Terrace, main street of Ocean Grove. Here’s what Mark Le Maistre had to say about it: “We feel extremely privileged to have our office in the main street along with so many excellent small business and companies. Along with our normal building/designing and construction services we also specialise in high end House and Land Packages and Townhouse Development. We are encouraging anyone that has had a chat to the agents but can’t find what they are after and are looking for property in prime position with views, to come in and see if we can match your needs to one of our prime locations or personally design your dream home to suit.
Alternatively if you have already purchased land and are interested in personalised design and construction process, we would love the opportunity to sit down and introduce you to the team at Le Maistre Builders and show you many examples of how easy and enjoyable building your home can be.”
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Grove hosts Play it Safe Surfing THE Play it Safe by the Water Surfing for Girls program kicked off at Ocean Grove Main Beach with 70 girls participating in the water safety and surfing event. The event aims to improve the water safety and surfing skills of female surfers through surf lessons from World Tour surfer Bec Woods (Copacabana) and Victorian Junior Champions, Jess Laing (Phillip Island) and India Payne (Phillip Island). The girls were taken through a water safety lesson before getting a surf lesson from the surf stars with time to hit the waves and learn from the best. Ranked eleventh in the world, Woods was impressed with the turn out in Ocean Grove. “It’s so good to see so many girls keen on getting in the water and surfing,” she said. “This program is such a good experience for them all, and it’s always heaps of fun to go surfing with all your mates.” Each participant received a show bag filled with prizes from Oakley, EVO, Play it Safe by the Water, and a Ghanda T-Shirt. Bri Hayes and Shannen Firns were selected by Ghanda Ambassador, Bec Woods, to win brand new wetsuits from Ghanda. Whilst Yasmin Omar won the raffle for a voucher for a new board from Global Surf Industries. The Play it Safe by the Water Surfing for Girls Program is proudly supported by Oakley, EVO, Ghanda and Global Surf Industries.
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Highs and lows in pennant WITH Christmas fast approaching and the half way mark of the Pennant season upon us we take a look at where we are situated in regards to the results so far this season. Saturday Pennant has certainly had some highs and lows so far with some mixed fortunes. Premier Division are progressing well and currently sit second on the ladder. Seven wins, one draw and one narrow loss to Victoria going into the second half of the season has them ready to pounce on a finals berth. Three big matches against Sebastopol, Webbcona and Geelong West who are all potential finalists going into the break will be the test the boys need and wins here will set them up going into the remaining rounds after Xmas. The last month has been one to forget about for the Division Two side. After opening the account with 5 wins from 5 starts the team got off to a flyer. Struggling to maintain that form has seen them drop the last four games with last week missing out overall by the barest of margins, One shot. Currently sitting in third all is not lost and a return to the winners list this week will see this side climb back up into a top two position. 5 wins and 4 losses still sees them only 1 point out of second place. Having this side at full strength will make
a significant difference to the overall results and when this happens they will prove to be a genuine contender. Finishing level apiece on 83 all last week after 100 ends was the one that got away for the Div 3 side. Playing Bell Post Hill at home who were sitting second would have been a great result had we been able to get one more shot on the board. With 3 wins and 5 losses and a draw so far our climb up the ladder is starting to take shape. Trying to get this side settled will see the boys gel and start to get the results on the board they want. One good win out of the top four is all that stands between a potential finals position. Top of the table from round one has been the story for the Div 5 side. Seven Wins from 9 starts they find themselves sitting 7 points clear on top. Consistency has been the key for this side and solid rink performances week in week out. Keith George as Skip 8wins and one loss has been the stand out rink and supported well by Harold Curwood with 7 wins from 9 starts. Three wins in the next three matches before the break is the target and will see this side make their mark as a threat in this division. Two wins from the last 4 starts has got the Div Six side up and about, Still finding themselves staring down the bottom end of the ladder two out of three wins in the
remaining three games this year will see them knock on the door of the top four. Slow to get going and feeling the pinch from unavailability and not being able to settle this side is the biggest concern. A great result a fortnight ago playing at home and getting the chocolates by a single shot. These boys will keep working hard and their results will start to show with a few more wins. Similar position to division six the Div 7 boys are struggling to hit their straps, Unfortunately with Illness and players unavailable this particular team feels it the most. With two wins from 9 matches all is not lost and with a couple more wins they could be very much in the mix come finals time. Hopefully after the Christmas break a big majority of our players will be back fighting fit and we can get this side back to full strength and start to making our move up the ladder. Look out when this happens and Robbie “wrong bias” Rodoni starts to fire and the flying Dutchman makes his mark. Ladies Midweek Pennant sides are already into the second half of their season, With some varying results as well thus far we are ready to make our mark in 2013. With two Division One sides this always proves to be tough for the club at times,
Div One - Grove have battled along so far and after 11 rounds find themselves four wins, one draw and 6 losses. With two games to go before the break we would be looking for two wins and possibly would find ourselves with a spot in the top four. 24 points is not much that stands between a top four position. Consistent performances is the key and when the girls all click as a team they form a tough side to beat. If they can secure the last two wins before the break then they will take that confidence into the new year and prove to be a threat come finals time. Div One – Two have struggled to find the momentum required to tackle this division. Not far away at times and just falling short of a win on three or four occasions has been the story so far. Every win from now on for this side is super important as it will certainly assist with their counterparts making their move up the ladder. With some of the players playing in a position higher up to what they would normally play this will only help down the track as these players will gain valuable experience and be better players in the long run. The highlight for the Two-2s was the win against Q’cliff a fortnight ago. They were able to put together undoubtedly their best performance this year and topple the reigning premiers.Going into the last
round before Xmas they will face off with Portarlington in what will be a crunch game to climb of the bottom of the ladder. Div three have commenced their climb to the top with a good solid win against Geelong at Geelong. Sitting on 3 wins 7 losses and a draw they find themselves only 30 points from a top four spot. Putting a couple of good wins on the board in the next few weeks will be important and if they can register some points then a top four spot is not out of the question. Flying the flag for the Mid week teams are the Div five girls, third on the ladder and consistent performances have been the key to registering 7 wins this season. Clifton Springs are the main contender it seems sitting well clear on top but there is not much between us and Highton for second spot. Highton away will be the crunch game for the double chance position going into Christmas. Middle of the field is the story for Div 6, again not far away from a top four spot. With two games against sides sitting either side of us on the ladder to go these will prove if we can make a last ditch effort to climb into a finals berth. 4 wins 6 losses and a draw currently if they are able to get more wins than losses than they will be well on their way. By Matt Flapper
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7 Girls hosted Waurn Ponds at Home and lost 2,17 – 4, 26. Madison Ketchen won both singles and doubles, but the team couldn’t pull off a win. 8 Mixed Red played at Home against Geelong Lawn and lost 2,28 – 4, 27.Lchlan Treble had a great day winning both singles and doubles. Eloise Puiatti won her doubles and got pipped by just one game in her singles 5-6. 8 Mixed White at Clifton Springs won 1,21 – 5, 34. Caitlin Thomas, Harrison James and emergency player Nick McMahon all won their sets. It was a great effort from Nick stepping up to play in this section and winning. 9 Boys ventured to Geelong Lawn and won 2, 19- 4, 32. Travis Downes
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Club begins new nippers program OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club is encouraging nippers to join up for the new program. The Junior Activities, or “Nipper” section of the Club averages over 300 members each year making it one of the largest nipper programs in Victoria. Nipper activities centre around learning surf safety and surf skills in a relaxed and fun environment. The nationally conducted program caters for kids aged from 7 to 13 years and introduces a surf related theme and qualification at each age level. Nippers includes both a surf education and a surf sport program. Ocean Grove’s formal nipper program runs for 6 evenings during summer. Most of the activities are run on the beach and are conducted by qualified instructors. Water activities are heavily supervised by qualified surf lifesavers at an “in water” ratio of one lifesaver to every five nippers. Nipper competition is
another option available for those kids with a competitive spirit and energy to burn. A number of nipper carnivals are run around the State culminating with the State and National championships. Ocean Grove has been strongly represented at both Local and State competition levels and holds several awards at this level. Grove nippers have also represented Victoria in the Junior Surf League and the State Development team. A internal Club Championship event is also conducted each year. The surf education dates are December 27 and 28, January 2 and 3 and January 10 and 11. Under 8,9,10 will be from 5.30pm until 7pm and under 11,12,13 will be from 6pm until 7.30pm. Age limits: under 8 must be 7 years old by September 30 and under 13 must be 12 by September 30. For more informatinosee w w w. o c e a n g r o v e s l s c . asn.au or email nipper@ oceangroveslsc.asn.au.
Nippers includes both a surf education and a surf sport program.
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junior cricket
Cobras in half century heaven Under 15 Round 4 - Collendina vs. Ocean Grove Red After winning the toss and batting, the Cobras made a very steady 5/138 with Darcy Pearson making 52 retired not out. In reply Ocean Grove were not able to chase down the total set being all out for 125 with Byron Taylor taking a fantastic 5/17 well supported by Darcy taking 2/22. Round 5 – Collendina vs Barrabool/Torquay It was a great run scoring day for the Cobras on day one of this clash with the Cobras making 2/270 off 50 overs. Top scorers for the day were Darcy Pearson 55 ret. no, Byron Taylor 53 ret. no, Harry Skeen 51 ret. no, Corey Pfeiffer 33 and Logan Taylor 29 not out. Let us see what day 2 brings and hopefully the Cobras get the job done with back-toback wins. Under 13 Round 4 – Collendina Blue vs Ocean Grove Grubbers A game where many
runs were scored by the Collendina Blue Under 13 side saw the teams total amount to a wonderful 3/294 off 52 overs. Top scorers were Charlie Sprague 32no, Fionn Holten 31no, Seamus Spanner 30no, Nat Pearson 29no and Lachlan McVilly 25no. The Cobras were able to dismiss the Ocean Grove Grubbers for 94 with Seamus Spanner 2/1, Matthew Stanic 2/2, Fionn Holten 2/6 and Ronan Healy 2/11 being the best of the bowlers. Round 5 – Collendina Blue vs Newtown and Chilwell With day one completed for this game with the Cobras currently being 2/118 and N&C being 4/48. With almost all of the Cobra players batting and bowling on the first day the boys will all get another chance next week to build both their teams and own totals and hopefully get their Cobras team over the line by taking the last 6 wickets cheaply.
Top left and left: Bryon Taylor for Collendina under 15s against Barrabool, above Darcy Peason in bat against Barrabool at the Snake Pit.
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Young Grubbers get in the action
Ocean Grove batsman James Buttress in the under 13 match against St Joseph’s.
Harry Tregenza for Grubbers u13s versus St Joseph’s.
Ocean Grove’s Jackson Kent for the under 17s against St Joseph’s.
St Joseph’s batsman Gus McKinnon is bowled by Ocean Grove’s Harry Tregenza in the under 13s.
Brad Fendyk bowling for the under 17s against St Joseph’s. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
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cobras
Season defining win COLLENDINA claimed a season defining 47-run win over Newcomb in their round five two-day
A-Grade clash at home on December 1, writes Mark Heenan. Chasing the Cobras’ total
of 9/293 after Newcomb were all bowled for 246 after 71.2 overs. The home side seized control late in the day after Newcomb lost their last four wickets for only two runs. Collendina opening bowler pair Jye Hearps, who took 4/26 off 16 overs, and Jamie Brennan, who claimed 3/56 from 16 overs were the major wicket takers for the Cobras. Cobra all-rounder Andy Higgins backed up his impressive innings of 49 with the bat and claimed the figures of 2/74 from his 19.2 overs. Newcomb batsman Greg Matthews continued his good form with the bat, but fell one run agonisingly short of his hundred despite hitting an impressive 99. Matthews scored an unbeaten 53 not out against Anglesea in round four. Matthews and fellow Newcomb batsman Jason Clark (33) shared in 108run fourth wicket stand. Paul Cammaroto also scored a valuable 59 runs
with the bat. After four games in 2012/13, Collendina A-Grade have won two matches and lost two games. IN the B-Grade match at Erwin Reserve, Collendina won their two-day game against Newcomb by 22 runs. In reply to the Cobras first innings total of 172, Newcomb were all bowled out 150 in 51.3 overs. Christy McElligott was the leading wickettaker for Collendina after finishing with the figures of 4/31 off 15 overs, while Des Every claimed 2/18 off seven overs. C O L L E N D I N A’ s continued their dominance in the C-Grade after the Cobras recorded a massive win against Queenscliff at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus. In response to the Cobras’ total of 8/302 on day one, Queenscliff were all bowled out for only 94 in 34 overs in their first innings. Dwayne Johnston did the bulk of the damage with the ball for the
Cobras with his figures of 5/35 from 14 overs. In their second innings Queenscliff scored 2/87 from 16 overs to avoid outright defeat against the Cobras. IN the D-Grade oneday match between Collendina and nearby rivals Wallington at Erwin Reserve, it was the Wallabies who secured a one-wicket win over the Cobras. Winning the toss and batting first Collendina made 8/118 from their 40 overs. In reply, Wallington who finished at 9/120 won with two overs to spare.
Jamie Brennan bowling for Cobras A grade against Newcomb. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
Dwayne Johnson for Cobras C’s.
Helen Jones bowling for Cobras C grade against Queenscliff.
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Finishing strongly OCEAN Grove moved into the BPCA top four courtesy of a 91-run victory over Barrabool after their two-day match at home on December 1. Chasing Ocean Grove’s competitive total of 285, Barrabool finished at 9/194 on day two after facing 81 overs. Grubber players Stephen Carlile, who took 4/37 from his 19 overs, and Dan Roddis who claimed 3/39 from 15 overs, were the pick of the bowlers for the home side. Ocean Grove coach, Lucas Cameron, said he was most impressed with Roddis’ performance with the ball. “The massive positive from our side of things
was Dan Roddis’ form with the ball,� Cameron said. “He worked hard into the wind and bowled as well as he has since I have been at Ocean Grove.� Despite Barrabool falling 91 runs short, Bulls captain Kane Pickering withstood the carnage and compiled an unbeaten 110 not out and eventually batted out the overs. It was Pickering’s second century this season after he hit 111 against Portarlington in round three. Cameron said every win prior to Christmas was
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vital with the Grubbers’ bye in round seven on December 22. “We really need to finish strong in December, so hopefully it is a strong performance against (Wallington) that will have us well placed at the break,� Cameron said. IT was a much closer contest in the B-Grade, Ocean Grove claimed a thrilling one-wicket win over Queenscliff in their two-day match at Point Lonsdale Recreation Reserve. In pursuit of Queenscliff ’s first innings total of 156, Ocean Grove finished at 9/161 after 55 overs. Grubber opener Pat Kuipers, who scored 106
not out in the previous fixture against Queenscliff in round four, top scored again with 54, while allrounder Brad Fendyk remained 28 not out at the close of play. Ocean Grove remain firmly entrenched in second spot on the B-Grade ladder with four wins, including an outright win against Queenscliff in round four. IN C-Grade, Ocean Grove scored a resounding 74-run win over Barrabool 1 in their round five fixture at Shell Road. Chasing the Grubbers’ total of 8/181, Barrabool were all bowled out for 107 after 39.5 overs. Shane Thorley was the leading wicket-taker for
Ocean Grove. He claimed 4/37 from 13 overs, while Alex Taylor, 2/17, John Murphy, 2/9, and Tom Beasley, 2/8, all claimed two wickets apiece. THE D-Grade one-day match between Ocean Grove 2 and Anglesea saw the Grubbers fall short by three runs in their round eight match at Connewarre. Chasing Anglesea’s total of 171, Ocean Grove 2 were bowled out for 168 off only 28 overs. Despite the loss, Colin Bate (56) and Matthew Bate (60) were the leading run scorers for the Grubbers. MEANWHILE Ocean Grove 1 had the bye in round eight.
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OCEAN Grove Football Club commenced their pre-season campaign late last month on the confines of Collendina Caravan Park’s lush greens and Shell Road Recreation Reserve, writes Mark Heenan. More than 30 players have regularly attended two sessions a week with pre-season training taking place on Mondays and Wednesdays. New Grubber playing coach, Shane Jack, said a large part of the club’s pre-season program was devised by fitness and conditioning coach Cam Ward and his assistant Konrad Slavinskis. “We have got Cam Ward (our fitness guy) on board,” Jack said. “He (Cam) helped us last year, but we have got him full-time,
so full pre-season all year and game days as well, he has got experience in that background. “And with Konrad they have worked out a program. Every session I have a program written and all I have to worry about is footy.” Jack confirmed the Grubbers will conduct two beach preseason training sessions at the Ocean Grove SLSC on Monday December 17 and Wednesday December 19. The Grubbers will then take a break over the Christmas and New Year period before resuming pre-season training on Monday January 28. MEANWHILE the Grubbers have recruited former local player Mark Laidler back to the club.
Laidler, who last played with the Grubbers in 2009, has spent the last three seasons with Newtown and Chilwell Football Club in the Geelong Football League. “He (Laidler) is pretty happy to be on board,” Jack said. “He is a good backman, he will probably play half-back. He will be like the general in defence.” Ocean Grove has also gained the services of ex GFL Grovedale player Jason Turnbull. Turnbull, who is likely to play an integral role in the midfield next season, last played with the Beulah Football Club in the Mallee Football League in 2012. “Jason is a hard running midfielder that will compliment our on-ballers,” Jack said.
GRUBBERS IN SIZZLING FORM A DOMINANT batting display from Ocean Grove’s A-Grade top order gave the Grubbers day one honours against Wallington at Wallington Recreation Reserve on Saturday. Ocean Grove openers Pat Kuipers (88) and Dean Gills (72) shared in a 129-run first wicket partnership in the Grubbers total of 8/284 from their 75 overs. “Great effort by our top order,” coach Lucas Cameron said. “Pat (Kuipers) in his first A-Grade game of the year was superb with a quick-fire 88. “On form it should be enough for us to defend and hopefully we can claim 10 wickets and have a confidenceboosting win heading into the break.”
Meanwhile Grubber middle-order batsman Corey Bampfield made some valuable runs late in the innings with a well-compiled 56. Daniel Connoley was the leading wicket-taker for the Wallabies, who remain winless after five rounds, and claimed 3/37 from his 11 overs. The Grubbers will have to chase down a total of 199 in their two-day B-Grade match against Wallington at Ocean Grove this Saturday. Winning the toss and batting first Wallington made 8/198 from 75 overs. Wallington’s Marc Occhipinti topscored with 70, batting at no. 4. Ocean Grove will resume at 1/43 on day two after bowling out Portarlington
for 208 in their C-Grade two-day game at Portarlington. Meanwhile, a sensational hundred from Jason Mallett has put Barwon Heads in a commanding position after day one of its A-Grade clash against Collendina at Collendina. Mallett who opened the batting for the Heads, compiled 155 in the visitors’ imposing total of 4/341. The Barwon Heads’ captain is the leading A-Grade run scorer this season with 436 runs at 87.20 and has already notched up two fifties and two hundreds in 2012/13. Mallett, who made 108 not out against Jan Juc in round two, shared in a 147-run opening partnership stand with Ande Santilli (47), while former Geelong
Cricket Club cricketer Sam Herbison (70) and Craig Biddiscombe (33 not out) made valuable contributions. “Collendina gave us a bit of a hiding in last season’s match and while their personnel was a lot different – it is a big game for us to win,” Mallett said. Collendina coach and part-time bowler, Eddie Ellwood, was the leading wickettaker for his team on Saturday with his figures of 2/64 from 15 overs. The Cobras are still without star allrounder Corey Walter who remains injured with a knee complaint and has not played this season, while Collendina missed veteran bowler Jamie Brennan from their front-line bowling attack who was unavailable.
Barwon Heads gained the upper hand in its two-day B-Grade clash against Collendina on day one. Barwon Heads was 0/85 at stumps after bowling Collendina out for 147 off 41.5 overs. In the two-day C-Grade match at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus Barwon Heads are 0/102 after dismissing Collendina for only 91. St Leonards (6/191) has defeated Ocean Grove 1 (55) by 146 runs in the D-Grade one-day clash at Shell Road Recreation Reserve. Ocean Grove 2 (4/84) claimed a six-wicket win over Collendina (79) in the D-Grade oneday match at Connewarre. Cricket reports pages 54-55
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