November 14-27, 2012
OCEAN GROVE’S NUMBER ONE NEWSPAPER
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Survivors and carers prepare for the start of the weekend’s Bellarine Relay for Life. This year the event at Collendina Reserve attracted more than 600 participants and raised over $50,000 - and they are still counting. Story and pictures pages 20-21
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Fete-full flock of bargains HOMEMADE pickles, plants, books, baby clothes and monster white elephant stalls pulled in a good early crowd for the Uniting Church Fete. A beautiful sunny day was the reward for early visitors who arrived more than half an hour before the official opening. Plenty to browse in the Uniting Church book department.
Wendy Wilkins, Deanne Frane, Heather Tinker and Annie Foster.
Allan Cover and Kaye Baum.
Rena Douglas, Hilton Lorimer and Yvonne Hargrave.
Food and fun in sun SURFSIDE Primary enjoyed their day in the sun after horrendous weather last year. The lovely warm and still weather allowed everyone to take in the full delights of their annual Fresh Food Fair. Visitors had the chance to listen to live music, sample the fruits of the kitchen garden as well as browse arts and crafts, take a treasure trail or go on rides. The McGregor family set to take a ride in a Mini Moke.
Isabella Rayner, 4, gets her face painted.
Silas and Griffin Anthony with Sam Dreise on the treasure hunt.
Kim Newey and Diane Mercer on the ticket booth.
June McLellan and Ada Foster.
Garden open day OCEAN Grove Community Garden is inviting Grover’s to get down and dirty for their upcoming open day. “On November 17 as part of City of Greater Geelong’s ‘Celebrating Community Gardens’ we are putting on an open day with entertainment,” member Clare Peterson said. “The day will include a working bee, a worm farm demonstration from Dennis Walter, a review session by Carlo Missio and a BYO picnic. All in it should be a fun garden day for locals and visitors.” Member Peter Gumley said the garden continues to blossom after the donation and installation of two water tanks and timber, thanks to Ocean Grove Community Enterprise, Wallington Rural and Fagg’s Mitre 10. The first set of 16 plots and boxes have now been built and members are rapidly taking up the opportunity to have their own plot. The open day is from 11am to 3pm at the garden on the Parade.
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Grove Hotel complex ‘not on market’ RUMOURS that Ocean Grove Hotel and its adjoining stalled retirement homes had been sold to the developer of a seven-storey tower complex have been rejected by the owners. During the last three months the Voice has received numerous tipoffs that a buyer-cum-
developer had emerged. However, Serafino De Simone, one of the partners in the hotel and retirement complex, told the Voice that the properties are not on the market. “We get offers all the time,” he said. “Anybody that has land near the sea has offers all the time. “We’re not on the market.
Anybody’s on the market at a price. But we’re not actively marketing it. “We’re doing everything we can to make the place better ourselves. And we haven’t gone passed the stage where anybody has made an offer that evokes a response from us where we’d be interested in entering negotiations.”
A spokesperson for Geelong Council said that the last planning application submitted for the development was in 2001 and this had subsequently expired. He also said that a potential developer would need the consent of the land owner to be able to gain planning permission.
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Dam toddler improves THE condition of a toddler found floating face down in a dam off Wallington Road last week has improved. The two-year-old boy was flown from Wallington to the Royal Children’s Hospital in a critical condition on Monday afternoon last week. Late last week the hosital revised his condition to ‘serious’ but no longer critical.
Swap weeds for natives
Lieutenant Peter Baxter and the Ocean Grove Fire Brigade want the community to come and visit them on CFA Sunday.
Firey welcome COME along and meet your local volunteer firefighters on CFA Sunday. Ocean Grove Fire Brigade is throwing open its doors to the public on Sunday November 25. The day will include displays, station tours, as well as a chance to view the new staff quarters. Visitors will get the chance to look around the fire trucks and quiz local firefighters on their role.
If you are interested in joining the CFA this will be a great chance to find out more. The brigade will be holding two demonstrations, the first at 11am which is planned to be a simulated structure fire with forced entry and rescue. The second will be at 1pm and is planned to be a simulated kitchen/stove fire. Both of these demonstrations will highlight the importance of fire safety and give
you the opportunity to see how the crews train and combat real incidents. These demonstrations will involve the use of our trucks and other firefighting equipment. There will also be a sausage sizzle between 12noon and 1pm. The day will start at 10am and conclude at 2pm, for further info you can log on to their website www.oceangrovecfa.com.au and follow the links.
Cousins to lose locks for gold cause
Ella Dries and Tylah Foley.
SEVEN-Year-old cousins Tylah Foley and Ella Dries are uniting to support women with cancer. The Ocean Grove Primary School students have decided to cut their golden locks and donate them for wigs to support their nanny and all women like her that lose their hair due to cancer. “Its emotional enough to have to deal with finding out you have cancer but having to lose your hair also is a very daunting time for most women, said
Tylah’s mum Natalie. “A good wig costs from $250 upwards, so please get behind the girls and donate money to the cause or if you have 8 inches of hair and would like to join Tylah and Ella and cut your hair on Monday November 19. The hair cut is being done at Beautiful Hair at Josie’s at 4 Belongil Place. Contact Natalie for more information on 0418 356682. Donations at Ocean Grove Primary School office until November 18.
OCEAN Grove Coastcare volunteers will be gathering at the picnic area at 7w on November 18 for a Native Plants for Your Garden day. Ocean Grove community members are invited to bring along a weed from their garden and they will swap it for a free native coastal plant. Growing indigenous plants in your garden will help provide a home for lots of local fauna, including frogs, birds and butterflies. Native plants will look good in your garden and are suited perfectly to the local conditions. This is the second time the event has run. Last time more than 100 plants were given away. They will have a free BBQ and drinks to give away as well. The event runs from 11am to 1pm.
Quilters plan show TEXTILE group, Stitchers at Sea, are having a display of some of their creations for one weekend only. Many of this talented group from Ocean Grove/ Point Lonsdale attend workshops run by national and international tutors and share the resulting enthusiasm and skills. The exhibition is on at the Queenscliff Uniting Church Hall, on November 17 and 18 from 10am to 4pm. Admission by gold coin.
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Culinary story teller goes to print
CELEBRITY aversion coupled with a reconnection with the ocean drew one of Australasia’s most radical chefs to the shores of the Grove. Ripponlea restaurant Attica was awarded 3 Hats and Restaurant of the Year in the 2012 Age Good Food Guide and was named as number 63 in The S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Attica’s head chef Ben Shewry lives in Ocean Grove and the restaurant is celebrated more overseas than in Australia. Ben abhors the idea of fame and escaped Melbourne living to be free of the constant and often intrusive attention that success has brought.
That’s a massive compliment to Ocean Grove where he’s quickly made good friends and found he could live a more anonymous family life. The irony is, it is his raw approach to life that endears him to a public that has an insatiable appetite for genuine master chefs rather than celebrities that can cook. Ben is about to launch his first book - ORIGIN The Food of Ben Shewry – which has been in the making for three years. The book – a weighty tome - takes the reader back to the begining of his life and back to the basics of his cooking. It is a book that is heavy on the story of his life.
It features his fascinating relationship with his father, himself a master of bush craft and a forager, long before it became trendy. “For me the best cook books are on the story of the person,” he said. “It’s part story book, part cook book, part picture book.” Ben comes from a tough west coast New Zealand farm background, one which he says was “rich in spirit and food” but certainly not wealthy. “We lived a bit like the Amish. It’s about my journey to where I am now and it’s about the responsibilities that people have in their decisions about food. It’s not meant in a lecturing
way, but it’s what I do at the restaurant.” The Attica restaurant is renowned for being experimental, but also serves fare that has a strong concern for sustainability. That ethic has captured the imagination of fine diners who will book up to three months in advance. But it hasn’t always been that way and a strong dose of self–belief and business survival techniques has got him through the tougher times. Ben moved to Australia ten years ago, at the age of 25 and into Ocean Grove at 30. He says he has felt welcomed throughout. The success of the restaurant has gone hand in hand with
Sea of yellow and red SUN soaked Ocean Grove saw the main drag of The Terrace decorated in red and yellow for the annual Ocean Grove SLSC cup weekend shop between the flags event on Saturday November 3. Shoppers had the chance to grab a sausage and pick up a raffle ticket for the upcoming Super Charity Auction to be held in February. There was also the opportunity to look over the clubs latest purchase; a brand new All Terrain Vehicle to
be used for mobile patrols between Ocean Grove and the Barwon River mouth. Ocean Grove SLSC Club President, Chris Paterson, said the vehicle was jointly funded via donations from Barwon Coast Committee of Management and the Victorian Emergency Services Grant. “This vehicle is an excellent platform from which to extend our patrolling capability as well as provide a safer option for rapid response on crowded beaches,” Patterson said.
Top: tin-rattling surf life savers filled the street for fundraising morning, and left: the surf club’s CathyTisdale with Barwon Coast’s Danny Keating and the new vehicle.
his resettlement and his personal relationships with the ocean and those that dabble in it – from surfers to mussel fishermen. “Australians have been unbelievably good to me and my family. Especially the community in Ocean Grove. One of the best decisions I ever made was moving here. “I started to reconnect with things I loved about the coast. Ben will launch his book ORIGIN The Food of Ben Shewry at bookgrove’s A Night in a Bookstore on Monday December 3 at 7pm. Everyone is welcome and bookings are encouraged.
Boot and book sales OCEAN Grove Park is having a car boot sale on Saturday December 1 from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Sites are $15 and it’s strictly second hand treasures and lots of bric-a-brac. All funds raised help support the park and community. For more details phone Wilma on 5255 2302 or Colin on Ph: 5255 2505. Ocean Grove OxFam is having a new book sale at Uniting Church Hall Eggleston Street on November 24 from 9am until 1pm. Fair trade tea and coffee will be available.
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Piecs and paper in Prague USUALLY cruising the peaks at RAAFs or Mainies, Steve Piec (aka Chooka) got this shot with his wife Merrilyn while on their recent Euro tour. The couple are pictured - with a copy of the Voice - in the old town square in Prague with the old clock tower in the background.
State view - Lisa Neville MP CITY OF GREATER G E E L O N G ELECTIONS Congratulations to Jan Farrell on her re-election as councillor for the Beangala Ward. I have worked closely with Jan on securing funding for the new children’s hub and other children’s services, as well as pushing for funding for the Shell Road sporting facilities from the state government. I look forward to continuing to work with Jan in the future. Ocean Grove Integrated Children’s Centre It is very satisfying to see work has begun on the Integrated Children’s A Welcome
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Centre in Ocean Grove. As the Member for Bellarine I strongly campaigned for this project and secured $1million from the former State Government for the construction of the centre. Jointly funded by the City of Greater Geelong thanks to the hard work of Cr Jan Farrell, the centre will cater for the immediate and future demand for kindergarten places due to population growth in Ocean Grove. MAFRI jobs cut As I reported in last month’s column, the vital marine research positions at MAFRI are currently being cut in half and a
number of the laboratories are being closed. Despite a successful rally with great community support and accurate media coverage of the issue, the cuts are going ahead. A petition is being circulated widely and I will table it in Parliament. Letters from researchers and other marine and fisheries industry professionals have been sent to the Minister and the Premier. I will keep on working with all those who are deeply concerned about these cuts on the future of our marine environment to try and get the Baillieu to review this disastrous decision.
Bellarine buses As a result of contact from constituents regarding public transport services on the Bellarine, I recently questioned the Minister for Public Transport in Parliament. The government had committed to a bus review for the Bellarine and this would have been an ideal time to allow community input into improving services. Unfortunately, the Minister has now said there is no review of the Bellarine Peninsula public bus network planned for 2012-13 by either the Department of Transport or Public Transport Victoria.
This is not acceptable. While the current bus service providers do an excellent job, the growing population on the Bellarine demands that the public transport network is targeted to adequately service residents’ needs. Without a review of the current bus services, taking into account the growth corridors on the peninsula, it is not possible to provide service that meets demand. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact my office if there are any issues I may be able to assist you with. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine 5248 3462
Seals on the beach - dogs on the leash OUR wild coast brings with it wild animals. There is nothing more exhilarating than to watch wild animals in their natural environments. It is the time of the year when both adult seals and juvenile seals frequent our shores to rest, or if sick or injured. Seals are generally on our shores from November to April, but can seen throughout most of the year. Maddie Glynn Barwon
Coasts’ Manager Community Liaison and Education said “most of these animals are just trying to get on with their daily activities, with many requiring a good rest. “A seal should never feel threatened or encouraged back into the water. They know where the water is and will return to the water in their own time.� When walking your dog along our beaches, we
encourage you to be mindful that wildlife, not only seals, may be resting and your dog will find it before you even notice it there. A seal or other wildlife that heads to the water when requiring rest on land, is further compromised. It is on the beach for a reason. WHAT SHOULD I DO? • Keep well away from any seal on the beach to prevent it heading to the water. People cannot be within 30 metres of
a seal. • Make sure your dog is kept on a leash and away from the animal. Dog diseases can be transferred to seals, in turn potentially infecting a whole seal colony. • If fishing and a seal approaches slowly retrieve all fishing gear until the animal moves on. Avoid using stainless steel gear. • If boating and a seal approaches reduce speed if
safe to do so to avoid propeller injuries to the seal. • Take all your rubbish home with you. • Never feed a seal. Feeding a wild animal impacts on its ability to hunt naturally over time. •REPORT seal sightings to the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) on 136 186, or Barwon Coast on 0400 931 893.
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Hark back to village life WHEN the world seems to be spinning ever faster there is one thing that is guaranteed to slow the pace - at least for a morning. St Peter’s Fair oozes village life and succeeds in recreating a nostaglic era where everything seemed just a little slower. On Saturday the sun came out to reinforce that spirit. The fair plays an important role as the church’s biggest fundraiser of the year and yet it also merits a marker in the town’s most important annual get togethers.
Pattie Singleton and Nancy Griffin running the handmade card stall.
Thora Zietsman and Lois Hoult.
Mia and Ella Scott-Cunningham.
Brandon Budd and pop Peter Smurthwaite.
Hamish Scudamore, 4, with Jackie.
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Remembering the sacrifices of war OCEAN Grovers gathered at the Cenotaph in glorious sunshine on Sunday morning to remember the nation’s fallen soldiers. A minute’s silence was observed at 11am following the playing of the Last Post and the laying of wreaths by Keith Hankin of the RSL and Terry Brady of Ocean Grove Bowling Club. St Ignatius students Jason Ballard and Chris Shandley read ‘Flanders’ and ‘We shall keep faith in you’.
Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL secretary David Gilroy addresses the Remembrance service.
Ocean Grovers gathered for a Remembrance service at the Cenotaph on Sunday.
St Ignatius students Jason Ballard and Chris Shandley read ‘Flanders’ and ‘We shall keep faith in you’.
New mayor, Grove backs Jan THE recent Greater Geelong City Council elections saw nominations from both old and new candidates looking for the chance to lead, writes Jessica Grace. In the end Ocean Grove’s Jan Farrell was re-elected for the Beangala Ward while Keith Fagg was elected Mayor. Both of them spoke highly of the electoral process and shared with the Voice their future directions. JAN FARRELL I think that you’re never 100 per cent confident but I was reasonably confident that I would be returned. I’m excited to be returned because there are some jobs that I’ve started that I want to finish. One in particular is the next step in Kingston. We’ve done a master plan and sent that out for consultation and were about to finalise that and take it to council. People in the community have been very clear and said they didn’t want much changed. They wanted a little bit of extra things in there but they don’t want major changes, they want it to be a quiet place. The other thing is getting the final piece of funding for Shell Road. That’s enormous and I’m very confident that will come through on the lead up to the State election. The other one is getting some form of arts performance base in Ocean Grove. There’s been
work done on a combined sound shell and performance space in Ocean Grove Park. Another big one is that the City of Greater Geelong’s about to do an environmental management strategy and getting the Bellarine voice into that is a massive priority. We did an environmental strategy probably about five or six years ago and it’s run out so this is the renewal of it. I’ve actually spoken to Carlo Missio who was one of the candidates who has got some great ideas about how we do that work. This is my third term so the time spent in getting ready or being inducted or learning the ropes is obviously reduced so you can hit the ground running. I expect it to be a more productive four years than the first one as a lot of the relationships are already there. That makes it easier and better outcomes with having the relationships there. You also know who to go to for the conversations that we need to have. It’s great to run the campaign every four years and have so many discussions with people about what you’re doing right and what you’re doing wrong. I think it’s important to acknowledge the things you can improve on and I think it’s a great opportunity to have the conversations again. There’s always the issue
Keith Fagg gives his speach after the mayor-making ceremony at Geelong West Town Hall, while the newly elected council look on. that we don’t get enough infrastructure. Getting our share in Ocean Grove with Geelong being Geelong centric I’m hoping that the new group of councillors on the Bellarine will be a strong influence. We’re already talking about how we work together to improve facilities on the Bellarine. For me the focus is on balancing the growth against protecting the environment which is why we came to live here. We have to accommodate the growth because it’s coming and there’s nothing we can do to stop it. It would be great to improve the employment opportunities down here particularly for young people. KEITH FAGG As this was the first time I had ever stood for public office, I really did not have any expectations about the
campaign itself. Through the campaign, I endeavoured to listen as actively as possible to the community, to be clear in communicating the key elements of my vision for Geelong and to always be myself. The best part were the many conversations with people and community groups about Geelong, issues in their communities, the challenges we face and the opportunities ahead. The whole experience was both challenging and enjoyable, often taking me outside my normal ‘comfort zone’. The result was truly humbling for me and I am honoured to be the first directly elected Mayor of the City and will do my best in this role for the next four years. The Ward councillors elected are a talented and diverse group and we will work well together.
Ocean Grove is a growing, vibrant part of our municipality. I will work alongside Cr. Jan Farrell as your Ward Councillor in any endeavours by the community to progress the best interests of Ocean Grove. Employment, community services and lifestyle are all key parts. I expect to be in Ocean Grove and the Bellarine regularly. Also, I run with the Ocean Grove Harriers most Saturday mornings at 7am from the main beach car park, so anyone who would like to join the group for a wonderful 8km run followed by coffee, you would be most welcome to join us! I would hope that our economy will be well on the way to being on a stronger footing, with a wide range of employment opportunities across the municipality, including in Ocean Grove and the Bellarine. I would also hope our community facilities across Geelong are continuing to improve and to progress. In general, I would like to think that in four years, there is a strong feeling of hope and a sense of the future across our community. Lofty aims I know but one that I as Mayor and your Council will be working actively to achieve. • Next edition: Grove’s Stephanie Asher earned a worthy second in the election for mayor. What next?
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our street, our neighbours
Madeley Street 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 Madeley Street. Let us know if you’d like us to feature your street or area. Contact journo@oceangrovevoice.com
Dorothy Cook, 91, retired I moved from Box Hill in Melbourne to Ocean Grove. We used to live in Geelong but both of us wanted to get back to the sea. Eventually we ended up here after living in various places. We love the quietness, the friendliness and being near the sea which I love. I love the mix of generations. It makes it a more human town in a lot of ways. It’s grown of course in the last 15 years since we came down but it’s still got that quiet feeling about it. You just keep doing what you can when you get older. You’ve got to be lucky and get the right genes, if you can organise that, which you can’t (laughing). There’s a lot of luck in old age. I’ve always gone to various poetry groups. I just love the sea so much I feel I’m half dolphin.
Jocelyn Wright, 38, mum I’ve lived in Ocean Grove my whole life. I love the beach and the people. I play basketball and get across the road for a hit of tennis. We love walking on the beach. I like helping out at the school. The girls do swimming up at the pool which is really fun. I’ve almost gone full circle. I was born at Baxter House in Geelong. The first house I lived in was four doors up the road. Now I’m living back in Madeley so I’ve almost done a full circle around Ocean Grove. We love going camping at Kennett River. We love taking the kids down there. They hand feed the king parrots and the koalas are really close. We used to do golfing holidays when I was younger with lots of other families up on the Murray River. We love taking the kids up to Byron Bay and Squeaky Beach with lots of other families.
Peter McDonald, 70, retired I’ve lived in Ocean Grove for 14 years. I’m from Kerang originally. We were always going to retire down this way somewhere. We used to have a holiday house in Point Lonsdale. The kids used to always come over here though to swim so we thought we might as well come here. I just love the beach, the climate and the friendly people. I used to own the menswear shop until about three months ago and now I’ve retired. Now I’m just pottering around the house and the garden. I think I can get to like retirement. I’ve taken up painting again which I love. I was a civil engineer originally and we always learnt technical drawings. I’ve always been interested in it and it’s been wonderful to get back into it. I use oil paints and I love painting the lighthouse.
Sandra Caserta, 65, retired We live here in Ocean Grove four days a week and in Melbourne for the other three. We’re retired and we’ve had a house in Ocean Grove since 1985. I like the lifestyle and I have my grandchildren and my daughter and her husband here. We do a lot of babysitting and family interaction which I love. We help with school and take them swimming. I also have another daughter in Melbourne who just had a baby so that’s why we go back to Melbourne but I’d like to live here permanently. I used to be with the Borovansky Ballet Company. They were the founders of the Australian Ballet. I started from three until I was 16. I did the last production in 1963 of the Nut Cracker Suite. Now I do yoga twice a week, which I love.
Trevor Mueller, retired
I’ve been here 12 years. I was born in Hamilton, went to Belmont, went to Hurstbridge and then came to Ocean Grove. Our son was living down here and we found the house we wanted. It’s got a great country atmosphere down here. We just love living here. We’re members of Probus and we go every month, we’ve got to go there. I’m a member of the Bellarine Fly Fishing Club and we meet in Geelong. I’m also a volunteer at the MCG and a volunteer at St Paul’s Cathedral. I go to Melbourne three Mondays a month and two Wednesday’s. I lead tours around the MCG and to the sports museum. I also take tourists around the cathedral. I love taking Indian groups around the MCG because of their love of cricket. They have three loves in life, cricket, food and their wives in that order.
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Community wins art prize OCEAN Grove Rotary’s 2013 Annual Art Show attracted more than 100 visitors on the opening night where the winners for the five categories were announced. The show at Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall. was officially opened by Honorary Rotarian Ian Downing who noted that “setting up and running a show like this is an enormous undertaking, but one that has profound benefits for the Club and local charities who are the recipients of the funds raised.” Club President Richard Clay noted that “last year’s show returned over $18,000 to the local community charities, and this year we hope that the entry donations, raffle revenue and sales commissions will
again go close to that figure. This year the funds raised will again be shared with Riders for the Disabled, the Disabled Surfers Association, and Cottage by the Sea, as well as a number of other Club projects and charities.” The standard and quality of the art works on show was evident as many items had been sold by early Saturday afternoon. Judges Gregory Davies and Anna Briers presented the winners with their cheques and certificates and also complimented the winners on the outstanding quality of their work and also awarded five additional Highly Commended Certificates to other artists. Best overall Work of Art in the Show was Jo Reitz with her work titled ‘River Flats Ocean Grove’.
Best overall artwork winner Jo Leitz with judges Anna Briers and Gregory Smith.
Judge Anna Briers with president Richard Clay.
Barb and Mick Cummins.
Guests at the opening night of the Rotary art show.
Geoff’s surfside castle
WHEN Geoff Kent, a motor mechanic by trade, lost his job he decided he would build his own house to save money, writes Jessica Grace. Nearly 30 years later the house Geoff built alongside his wife Lesley and their three children is still standing and worth close to $550,000. “We were living in a house we had built in Warrick Court back in the early eighties when I lost my job,” Geoff said. “Financially we were pretty hard up and I thought the best way to get out of it would be to sell the house, buy a block of land and build a new home ourselves.” Describing himself as a practical person Geoff said after observing other building sites he thought building a house couldn’t be that hard and he’d have a go. “We drew up a plan of the house we wanted and took it to our friend Rex from Rex Lamont Builders. He drew the plan up for Council and once it was passed we started putting stumps in,” he said. “We had a guy come in a tractor to bore the holes for the stumps and a friend came over with a leveller. We held them up and he made sure they were all even for us.”
Geoff said whilst using the most basic of tools they just followed the plan as it had all the dimensions and materials they needed to use. “We set up an account and bought the wood in packs straight from the wholesalers as that was the cheapest way. We just made the frames ourselves,” he said. “We put a jig on the floor, put all the pieces of wood down and cut them all off level then nailed them together. We had a hammer, a drill, a circular saw and a box of nails. That was it.” Geoff said he read a CSIRO book which advised the best materials to use for certain parts of Australia and subsequently they went with wood. “Not only because I wasn’t a very skilled plasterer but they recommended hardiplank as it heats up with the sun but cools very quickly,” he said. “Brick houses hold the heat and everyone builds with bricks and tiles now. We used wooden beams which we stained then hammered in the treated pine on top for the ceiling.” Lesley said whilst her father helped with the painting Geoff did most of the work
Above Geoff Kent - and the house he built in Marlin Drive 27 years ago. The original construction works.
himself and his desire to understand how things work was the same in regards to building their house. “He has a wonderful attitude where if he thinks he can do something he will just do it. He takes a lot of notice in something that’s he’s interested in enough to pull it apart and put it back together.” Having left school at 15 to become a motor mechanic Geoff figured if he could take apart an engine and a gear box and put it back together a house is really not that complicated. “A house isn’t that technical and it’s not that hard actually.
We started building in September of ’84 and we moved in June ’85,” he said. “A couple of neighbours asked us what we were doing and when we told them they said they thought it was pretty inspirational.” Geoff said a couple of their neighbours went on to build their own homes. “We found out that he went on to build his home and so did the guy next to us, so we got a few people going,” he said. The four bedroom, two bathroom, lounge and large family room home has a built in solar friendly plan which
Geoff said was a service that used to be offered by the State Government. Geoff said the experience was a life changing one and reiterated to him how important it is to have self belief. “I think these days there is a lot of specialising. If we can’t do something we just get someone else to come in and do it for us,” he said. “Life is a lot more satisfying though if you are willing to give it a go yourself. Our house might not be the best looking on the block but to us it is because we made it, we did it all ourselves.”
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Queenscliff sets for Grove’s Luke Ocean Grove’s Luke Hindson and his band Luke Legs and the Midnight Special continue to make a stamp on the music scene. The Geelong based band, who will debut new material during three Queenscliff Music Festival sets, describe themselves as a ‘cross between the Fugees with an Australian folk twist’. Having toured nationally playing alongside Jordie Land and Xavier Rudd the band deliver a performance layered with four part harmonies and a touch of west-coast alternative country. Other brilliant lights on the QMF Saturday bill include Gurrumul, You Am I, Something For Kate, Jordie Lane, Diesel, Shannon Noll, The Beards, Clairy Browne & The Bangin’ Rackettes, King Cannons, Electric Empire, Deep Street Soul, Ruby Boots, Kingswood, Ngaiire, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard just to name a few. Over 16 years on the Bellarine horizon, Queenscliff Music Festival has built a reputation for being one of the most family-friendly music festivals on the Summer circuit – one that everyone can enjoy. For more details see qmf.net.au.
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THE road signs are up, the choir and musicians are preparing to rehearse and the stage design is all set for a bumper Christmas event. Three thousand people are expected for Ocean Grove Park from 7.30pm on Sunday 9 December for the Carols, proudly supported by Ocean Grove Voice and the City of Greater Geelong. “The Ocean Grove Carols in the Park grows bigger each year and the organising committee work hard to meet and exceed the expectations of children and
adults alike�, said Carols Director, Jon Mamonski. Ocean Grove Carols in the Park is presented by the Combined Churches of Ocean Grove and is produced with a large stage and canopy with over 60 singers, orchestra, and crew. Ocean Grove Primary School and Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School choirs will be special guests along with soloists from local blockbuster Broadway musicals and the very popular 93.9 Bay FM’s Mark Hyland is host so it will be a top show.
This year there will be LED candles for the kids that are completely safe for all ages and will be available from any of the park gates. Please bring an unwrapped gift for a Cottage by the Sea needy child, which will be put under the giant Christmas tree. Bring all your loved ones for the largest Grove annual community event on Sunday 7:30pm, December 9 in Ocean Grove Park, Cnr President Ave. and Draper St. Web Site – www. oceangrovecarols.org
OCEAN Grove’s Libby Rouse believes friendship, happiness and a sense of belonging comes with being a choir member. “For the past 12 years I’ve sung with the Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir but I’ve been a member of several choirs throughout Australia and the world,� she said. “I’ve sung everywhere from the Barossa Valley in WA to San Antonio Texas and I’ve found wherever you sing you make wonderful friends.� The GWLC is made up of about 40 members and sing a mixture of songs which are predominantly Welsh. “The Welsh speaking ladies teach us how to say the words and Jeanette the director explains what the songs are about so we can put meaning into it,� she said. “My own heritage is Welsh with my Great Grandparents coming
to Australia in 1888. I’d never thought of connecting my heritage to choir until a neighbour heard me singing and invited me along.� Libby said she has witnessed how a choir can represent different things to so many people and in the past has seen it help those with depression. “It gives people a sense of purpose and direction, it help ease loneliness and more importantly music brings happiness to so many people,� she said. “We are always looking for and encouraging new members to come along and see what the choir has to offer and what we are about.� The Geelong Ladies Welsh Choir will be performing at a Christmas Concert at Queenscliff Uniting Church on Sunday December 2 at 4pm. Enquiries please phone Jeanette on 52 43 0366.
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music/live events
• Barwon Heads Hotel November 16 Happy Hour 5-7 raffle live music Kenny Miller $16 TBone November 17 MoVember Party Doors at 9.30 $10 entry girls free before 10.30pm -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 November 30 -Nige Wearne and the Cast Iron Promises Ph: 52 551566 • Ocean Grove Hotel -November 17 The Dying Embers -November 24- Sugar & The Spikes • Potato Shed Drysdale November 20 $14 all ticket including morning tea The Happiest Christmas your favourite performers brining Christmas to life
Ph: 52511998 • Barwon Heads Community Hall Last Thursday of the month Barwon Heads Film Society Film: The Human Resources Manager 2010 103mins Israel/Ger/Fr/Romania Rated M Ph: 52541139
markets &fairs
• Kingston Park Ocean Grove December 2 Ocean Grove Craft Market 9am until 1pm • Point Lonsdale Primary School December 1 Point Lonsdale Market 9am - 2pm • Queenscliff Harbour November 18 Queenscliff Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm • Ocean Grove Park November 17 Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm • Barwon Heads Community Hall November 24 Barwon Heads Community Market 9am -1pm • Parkes Hall Newcombe
what’s ON
Street Portarlington November 25 Portarlington Community Market 9am to 2pm
food/wine
• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, food and wines available Ph: 5253 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 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Mondays 7-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413690597 • Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Road, Belmont Thursday afternoon 2.30 – 4.30pmLife Activities Club Geelong Inc weekly Tea Dance $5 all welcome Ph: 52 51 35 29 • 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
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Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas & Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413955331 or Kerryn@ bluewateryoga.org.au
reading & writing
• Ocean Grove Library – corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. -Thursdays 11am Babytime- Nursery Verses -Friday’s Preschool Storytime 10.30am Last Wednesdays of the month Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 7-12 4-5pm www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au
family fun
• 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 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 • Clifton Springs Primary School November 16 Clifton Springs Parent’s Club presents a screening of ‘MADAGASCAR 3’ Fun for all the family starts at dusk $25 per car food and drink will be available.
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 606 476
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 0435362573 or email julesrodg@gmail.com for more information
classes & exhibtions • Ocean Grove
Neighbourhood Centre Check out our program with a range of courses, classes and fund activities Ph: 52 554 294 • Bardeli Café Ocean
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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. 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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school news
Bellarine students eye robo Olympiad BELLARINE Secondary College students, Lachie Ford, Mitch Van Galen, TJ Watson, Cassie Mills, Wade McDonald and Shaun Jarvie have been fund raising to offset the costs of attending the World Robot Olympiad in Kuala Lumpur. The students have benefited from the support from Bellarine Peninsula Service Clubs and businesses. Lions and Rotary Clubs from around the peninsula and Geelong area have seen fit to make substantial donations to help the students pay for flights and expenses. Gornroamin and the
Electrical Trades Union also donated $1,000 each. The students have qualified for next weekend’s event by gaining winner and runner up placings in the RoboCup Junior LEGO League National Titles in Hobart last year . A team from Trinity College Colac will also join the Australian Team. The LEGO based robots play on a table tennis sized field with two robots per team. The student’s robots are preprogramed to find an Infra Red transmitting ball, use compasses and light sensors to find the goal and then kick the ball.
They have spent hundreds of hours in refining their robots programs to get to an international standard. They will be competing in a tournament of over 440 teams from 40 different countries. The 2000 students competing make it one of the biggest on site educational competitions in the world! The student’s accommodation has been organised by LEGO Education. The 5 star Sun City Hotel and Convention Centre also features a water theme park. They students are hoping to have a little down time outside of the tournament to
TJ Watson, Mitch Van Galen, Cassie Mills and Shaun Jarvie.
enjoy what is on offer. With the accommodation and the Olympic style opening and closing ceremonies will create memories that will last a lifetime They are also saving up to travel to Rio Di Janeiro
Ghouls shine in show
for the world RoboCup tournament in 2014. This tournament will be held at the same time as the human World Cup Soccer. If the boys can find a major sponsor or two, they will have a very exciting time.
Felix and Mannix Walsh.
OCEAN Grove Primary School staged a huge art show with the theme ‘Inspired by’ - and then let their hair down with halloween party and fancy dress procession. Audrey Greer, Leisha Riddington, Jacqui and Lorraine Greer and art teacher Robyn Jones.
Ella Longridge.
Jorja Patterson.
Kaia Young.
Emily Pitcher, Lucy Carpenter and Koko Boyd.
Scary monsters, super creeps.
Kinders learn to think wider SURFSIDE Kindergarten has visited Noah’s Ark in Geelong to deliver five colourful murals for the playground at Noah’s Ark. Some of the families from the kindergarten volunteered to create the large murals – they worked together to make a large scene on ply and then set to painting them. The murals are a welcome addition to the playground at Noah’s Ark. Noah’s Ark is an Early Intervention service providing support to families of children with developmental delays and disabilities from birth to school age. Families and children attend the centre and use the playground as part of the service. In some
Surfside kinders with some of the murals at Noah’s Ark. years the kindergarten group has families that use both services. Surfside kindergarten is a strong community based kindergarten in Ocean Grove and had been encouraging the children to think beyond their own immediate community in several ways. This is because it has at the core of its philosophy strong social
justice beliefs. The project with Noah’s Ark has helped the children to think about other children outside of Ocean Grove. The kindergarten also sponsors a child in Kenya and raises money to cover the sponsorship with regular special days. Even though the children are very young they can learn about other people in a positive way.
Parks person with Jack Elstone and Todd Arnold.
Students meet parklife
During Term 4, Year 7 Christian College students are learning about how scientists classify the living world. Students attended an excursion on Monday 29 October to the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve where they rotated through three activities. The sessions were to walk approximately 1km of nature trail, identifying plant and animal species, and their possible scats and tracks;
to classify animal skulls and skeletons according to their features; and finally to analyse and classify water species after a pond activity. By learning about the animals and examining some of them closely, students were be able to see why certain species are classified together. Everyone enjoyed the educational and fun day, using our local Park for People, managed by Parks Victoria.
Do you like to sing? Singing is great fun especially when your singing in a group, raising your voices.
So, break out of your routine and join in with the Carols Choir at Ocean Grove Carols in the Park. It’s on Sunday 9 December and you’ll have the time of your life. A little preparation is always helpful so you can sound your best and there are two rehearsals at 7pm at St Peters Church Hall in Draper St, on Sunday 25 November and the following Sunday, 2 December. What are you waiting for? Email Jon Mamonski right now and say you’ll do it. jonm@jonm.com. Its the most fun you can have with a Santa hat on.
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relay for life
Relay pulls in more than $50,000 TWENTY-four hours, a few blisters and some weary waddlers later, and the second annual Bellarine Relay for Life is over. This year 635 participants – about 150 more than last year - took to Collendina Reserve to raise money for cancer research – while sharing hope for some and memories of others – all united by the effects of cancer. The weather proved perfect regardless of whether the participants were strolling, jogging or running hard. Unlike last year there was
less comical controversy in the result of the team with the highest number of laps. The Ocean Grove Harriers accumulated 878 circuits of the oval – just under 300km – pipping last year’s winner Jumpt with 838 laps. The highest fundraising team was The Ocean Grove Cancer Research Group, amassing $10,023. Throughout the event Ocean Grove CFA had a sizzle going, Brigade Captain and relay committee member Steve Gibbs did a sterling job MCing the event, and
musicians, clowns and even a large chicken kept all ages entertained. Highlights of the event included an opening ceremony with survivors and carers starting the first lap, the sharing of experiences and then the lighting of candles at 9pm to remember lost ones as well as sharing hope and support for those living with cancer. At the closing ceremony the organisers already had five teams registered for 2013 – and they hope to get 1,000 participants involved.
Sue Berry and MP Lisa Neville cut the ribbon to start the relay, right Leigh Norquay and passenger.
Candle tribute bags circulated nearly three quarters of the oval.
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relay for life
‘The Group’ raised more than $10,000.
Centre - the Purple Seaqueens and right Ocean Grove Tennis Club.
Star of the Sea and Wallington schools took part.
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environment
Life and death issues
A Tawny Frogmouth.
I HAVE spent a fair bit of time lately checking up on Phyllis’s Tawny Frogmouth family. One chick has hatched and is still in the nest. It has pure white feathers in contrast to the adult grey feathers. Apparently the male Frogmouth sits on the nest during the day and the male and female share the nest duties at night. Phyllis has been observing the birds closely and recording their behaviour in her diary. On November 8 Phyllis and I were both concerned as there was only one adult bird in her garden, which is unusual when they are protecting young in a nest.
The sad sight of a dead albatros washed up on Collendina beach.
To my relief I have seen both adult birds in Phyllis’s garden today, so all is well with the world. A friend from work, Emily, who resides in Collendina, sent me some photos of some (unfortunately) deceased albatrosses that had been washed up on Collendina Beach. She has unfortunately seen three deceased albatrosses on the beach, which look to me like the Shy Albatross. This is a distressing find. I assume that like other seabirds at this time of year, they have been caught in a storm and become exhausted, then drowned, and their bodies
have then washed up on the beach. These magnificent birds are much better seen alive rather than dead, so I hope there are no more washed up on the sand. They are listed as a ‘near threatened’ bird species. Their wing span is over 2 metres in length, so they are an impressive sight. This time of year the Shy Albatross breed on Albatross Island, located in the Bass Strait near King Island, and they can be seen flying over the ocean from Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and the Barwon Heads Bluff. The Pacific Black Duck eggs have hatched in the nest next to Bernard’s
swimming pool and there seems to be around six or seven ducklings in the nest. So far they have not ventured into his pool for a swim! It’s always great to visit Bernard even if there are no ‘duckling in swimming pool’ photo opportunities, because he also has a family of Spotted Pardolates in his front garden. Hopefully the ducklings will survive the neighbourhood cats and fly away in a few weeks. On the subject of ducks, there was recently a meeting of the Barwon Anti Duck Shooters held at the 13th Beach Golf Club. They were joined by a
number of other individuals and representatives of environmental organisations. Several activities will be organised to bring attention to Duck Shooting and Wetlands Conservation in the lead up to the Duck Shooting Season which starts in March 2013 on Lake Connewarre. Watch this space. Bellarine Birdlife have an outing planned to the You Yangs on the 18th November. The leader of this outing is Neil Hickman. If you are interested in participating you can contact me on jencarr@y7mail.com.au. By Jennifer Carr
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school sports
College tennis on the up TENNIS is on the up at Bellarine Secondary College. Last week, the Year 8 team from the Ocean Grove campus travelled to Warrnambool and competed in the Barwon South Western Region Secondary Year 8 Boys Finals on Friday November 9. “Tennis has a pretty solid foundation at Bellarine, we do tennis in
Holly Ryan.
Young captain leads by example OCEAN Grove Primary School Girls Captain Holly Ryan continues to put the sport of athletics on the map, writes Mark Heenan. The 11-year-old Grade Six student last month made the finals of the 100m and 200m running events at the School Sport Victoria Primary State Track and Field Championships at Albert Park’s Lakeside Stadium on October 29. Holly, who ran a personal best in the 200m final, finished sixth to break the illusive 30-second barrier with a time of 29.74 seconds. “It was a pretty high competition, considering it was (against) everyone in the state,” Holly recalled. “I made both finals (of the 100m and 200m) and came sixth in both events and I ran a PB (Personal Best) in the 200m.” She thanked friends who were on hand to support her crack the 30-second barrier. “All my friends said ‘I have to do it’ (and) beat
30 seconds,” An enthused Holly said. Holly, a member of the Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads Little Athletics Club, will now represent the Geelong region in three events including the 4x100 and 4x200 team relays and the Individual Medley relay on Saturday November 17 at Goldsworthly Reserve in Corio. Last year in November, Holly claimed a Silver Medal in the Long Jump at the 2011 School Sport Victoria Primary State Track and Field Championships at Albert Park. While only crossing to Ocean Grove Primary School from Wallington Primary School in 2011, Holly has made quite an impression on her fellow pupils and is still affectionately known as ‘Holly the Runner’. Outside of Athletics, Holly is a keen boxer and in 2013 she will head to Kardinia International College in Bell Post Hill to begin her secondary education.
Physical Education, it is a part of our curriculum,” Bellarine Secondary College Ocean Grove campus Joint Sport Coordinator Nigel Wearne said. “It is something we have worked on over the years.” Bellarine Secondary
College not only competed against other Victorian-based secondary schools in Western Victoria, but also private catholic coeducational colleges including Warrnambool’s Emmanuel College and Trinity College in Colac. The Year 8 team from Bellarine Secondary College recently won the Bellarine and the Geelong pennants.
Eight players from Bellarine that made up the squad coached by Shawn Miller, include Jayden Harrison-Roberts, Travis Downes, Trent Thompson, Tristan Croft, Zane Leist, Billy McNeill, Fletcher Sharrock and Zac Gray. Pictured right: Jayden Harrison-Roberts and Travis Downes.
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DINING OUT Chook full of character
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DINING OUT
FAMOUS for burgers, beats and bric-a-brac, Piping Hot Chicken Shop has Ocean Grove locals and visitors clucking. Piping Hot Chicken Shop is deceptively akin to your average café; it’s what lies beyond the plastic strips at the door that really sets this place apart from the rest. Inside, retro tables and chairs furnish the room while vintage speakers, records, electric guitars and all manner of musical miscellany take pride of place in every nook and cranny. Enjoy the fantastic live music line up while you tuck into huge chicken schnitzel burgers, chilli
cheese fries, buffalo wings and succulent pulled pork or slow roasted lamb rolls. The Chicken Shop is all about quality - the chooks are cage, chemical and gluten free and the eggs and pork are free range. Organic, fair trade Jasper coffee is ruling the roost; come in and try out our bean of the month. Of course don’t forget the fresh homemade salads and slices and famous chips and gravy! Come in to the Chicken Shop and see why it is more than just hot chicks! www.pipinghotchickenshop. com.au
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grove sport
Surf lifesavers
Ocean Grove Badminton Club Round 6 results Drysdale 534 Aces 15 Points defeated Queenscliff 500 Aces 8 Points. (Drysdale Michael Hatton 3 Games) Ocean Grove 487 Aces 20 Points defeated Barwon Heads 422 Aces 3 Points. (Ocean Grove Fiona Schilling, Kerry Davis and Linda Parrott all 3 Games each)
Leopold 418 Aces 12 Points defeated Portarlington 329 Aces 10 Points. New Badminton Players of any age and ability are always welcome. Playing times, Tuesday 1.303.30pm, Wednesday 10am12noon, Competition 7pm9.30pm, Sunday 6pm-8pm. Played at the Ocean Grove
Badminton Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Inquiries: Phone Judy 0418 552110 or Peter 52 554345. Ocean grove development squad Ocean Grove Development Squad elite coaching with Coach Craig Booley, 6pm8pm, Friday nights Junior Badminton -
McDonalds Newcomb Ocean grove junior badminton coaching and competition. Learn to play/practice sessions Friday 5pm. - 6pm. Ocean Grove Badminton Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Contact Peter Brown 0410 554 345
THE Ocean Grove Football Club begins their pre-season campaign on Monday November 19. The first session gets underway at 6pm at
Collendina Caravan Park. The Grubbers will hold two sessions per week before Christmas with training to take place every Monday and Wednesday.
A large majority of the preseason training sessions will be held at the Collendina Caravan Park, but the Grubbers are expected to do some pre-season work at
Ocean Grove main beach. “Most training sessions will incorporate ball work and also running,” Ocean Grove playing coach Shane Jack.
WHEN Cath Denning realized the bigger lady in the photo was her she joined EnVie Fitness and embraced a new lifestyle, writes Jessica Grace. “It’s frightening when you’ve never had your photo taken and suddenly you see a photo of yourself and you’re like what the hell is that?,” she said. “In my mind I’m looking at an eighteen year olds body and then I saw myself and couldn’t believe it so I joined EnVie and it’s been brilliant.”
Located in the Industrial Estate Cathy said EnVie Fitness is a fantastic alternative for local women currently travelling into Geelong for gym. “I was a member in Geelong and I ended up paying six months worth of contracts and fees and used the gym twice,” she said. “Here there are no contracts, you pay fortnightly and the hours are great. I’m an early riser so I swipe in at five in the morning workout for an hour by myself then head
home.” Cathy said after becoming a mother her fitness routine went out the window and despite initial hesitations was enjoying being active again. “When you are 20 kilos overweight and feeling really bad about yourself it can be very daunting to walk into a gym,” she said. “Here there are women of all shapes and sizes and abilities. I’m getting to the older end of the stick now and it’s wonderful to walk in and just feel comfortable.”
Start of footy
Ocean Grove IRB team.
VICTORIA held its re-run of the IRB Championships in late October. In a first for Ocean Grove SLSC, they came home with not only a swag of medals, but also the overall championship point score. The girls team of Dana DeBondt and Genevieve Wild took out an almost clean sweep of gold for all but one of the races and their male teams finished with at least 2 teams in every final. Special thanks goes
to Jake Pownall whose countless hours of training and study have clearly paid off for the whole team. So now, proving itself as the premier club in Victoria, Ocean Grove SLSC has claimed victory in both the summer and winter competitions within the same year. Other upcoming OGSLSC events include; The 33rd Rip to River run on Sunday 30th December. w w w. r i p t o r i v e r . oceangroveslsc.asn.au
Annual Bronze Camp from December 17 to 22 for those wanting to qualify as surf lifesavers. OGSLSC Door Knock Saturday January 5, Super Charity Auction February 16. If anyone is interested in participating in any of the upcoming events or becoming members of the Ocean Grove SLSC please visit our website, oceangroveslsc. asn.au, or send an email to honsecretary@ oceangroveslsc.asn.au
Gym proves a game changer
Bec Barry, Cath Sattler, Cath Dunning and Mienna Houghton.
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Happy times in the heads
- great food, award-winning ice cream and financial security Coroson
Coroson is open every day for breakfast and lunch. With freshly prepared selection of daily treats, detox juices and herbal remedies, Coroson uses organic food cooked with inspiration and love. They also have Ayervedic, raw, vegetarian and vegan choices. Coroson also uses free range eggs, Western Plains bacon & ham, coupled with delicious curries, dahls and
pastries, Coroson is sure to please! With beautiful fair trade coffee & decaf and house made chai, Coroson offers you a perfect place to enjoy some time with friends in Barwon Heads.
The Scandinavian Ice Cream Company
The Scandinavian Ice Cream Company is a fully family owned
business that has operated on the Bellarine Penninsula since 1984. Whilst its iconic shop in Queenscliff is well known in the area, many people are still just discovering the Barwon Heads shop, which has recently celebrated its third birthday. With 40 award winning flavours, including traditional ice cream, gelato, sorbet and frozen yoghurt, as well as a wide range of lollies and drinks, the Barwon Heads shop
is sure to become an institution on the area like its big brother.
Core Financial Planning
Core Financial Planning has been running in Barwon Heads for more than eight years – and in the Bellarine for 20. The firm, led by principal financial advisors Jo Newton and Julie Penfold and complemented by risk insurance specialist Kevin McCoughtry, delivers
strategic financial planning to clients across the peninsula. Some of the benefits of working with a financial planner include reviewing existing costs of living, debts, liabilities and assets. Assessing superannuation, insurance protections, wills and powers of attorney. And they will assess what can be done to improve finances over the short, medium and long term.
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grove netball
Vines lifts pace FORMER Grubber netballer Charlotte Vines was back at her old stomping ground this month to put her ex-teammates through their paces at the club’s first preseason training session. Vines, 21, who last played at Ocean Grove in 2009, works in the fitness industry and currently is still involved in a netball coaching capacity at GFL club Bell Park. The Ocean Grove local, the daughter of former Ocean Grove Football Club president Michael Vines, has already conducted two pre-season training sessions and will run another three one-hour sessions on Saturday mornings before Christmas. She said an emphasis on her designated pre-season schedule will focus on aerobic fitness and teamwork. “I think with my training I am designing it to mimic certain things that will happen on the court,” Vines said. “Obviously short, sharp things and working on their aerobic fitness, I think is going to be a big thing. “Working a lot on their teamwork as well, not only working individually on their fitness, but working together. “I think once you start working together on your fitness and you
Charlotte Vines.
start getting to know each other through that aspect, it can show on the court as well.” Ocean Grove Netball Club Coaching Co-ordinator, Greg Ollis, said a post-season review identified the Grubbers need to improve their fitness levels in the off-season to prepare for 2013. In all, no senior netball team at Ocean Grove made the BFNL finals in 2012. He said Vines’ valuable coaching experience at a higher level in GFL netball circles and her strong fitness background would benefit the Grubber senior netballers enormously in the pre-season. “Our season review found that our fitness levels during the 2012 season, was a big area of concern,” Ollis said. “Charlotte’s appointment, along with responsibility from the players will help improve
and maintain fitness and also keep players connected to each other and the club during the off season.”Vines said although she is still heavily involved at Bell Park, she had a strong desire to make an impact on the Grubbers’ netball pre-season before Christmas. “I have always loved Ocean Grove, that is why I chose to put my hand forward and do the pre-season,” said Vines, who has a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science degree at Ballarat University. “I do want to be involved down here, but just not with my netball yet, because I think I still have a bit to offer in the GFL.” At such a young age her netball career has not been without its complications, courageously the former junior Grubbers netball coach will undergo a second knee re-construction early in January. Vines’ expects to be more actively involved in netball coaching in the coming years to complement her fitness background. MEANWHILE Vines, who has worked at Leisurelink in Waurn Ponds, recently launched her own fitness business called LiFT (Launch Into Fitness Training).
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voice bowls
Grove setting the pace CLUB GROVE Premier side travelled to Highton on Saturday November 3 and walked away with the points as Ocean Grove maintained their undefeated start to the 2012/13 season. A big win to the team of Owen Clark, Geoff Fry, Mick West and Craig Hodges 39-19, the Grovers backed it up with a 4-shot win to Matt Flapper’s side along with a drawn result for Paul Cameron’s Ocean Grove side who claimed the spoils with 15 points. Grove went into Saturday’s clash with Victoria with 1st v 2nd on the ladder. The reward was a game clear on top of the ladder for the victor. Playing on the home turf at Grove, Victoria jumped out of the blocks and took the early ascendency. Going into the afternoon tea break the locals found themselves behind by 19 shots. Victoria certainly came to play and put the Grove men on the back foot. Making a late charge on the overall board gave the home side a slight chance, but Victoria proved to be
too consistent in the end claiming the points 8475. Two rink wins to the Grovers with Ken Thomas up by 3 and Paul Cameron up by 4. Division Two have continued their terrific start in the quest to retain a spot in Division One. With a smashing 135-67 win last week against St Leonards at home, they certainly have signalled their intentions. In a dominant display of bowls all four Grove teams managed a 13 plus margin for the day. Saturday was also a game of the round with our boys travelling to take on an undefeated Bareena Side. Once again two teams going head to head and both undefeated. Not good news in the Grove camp as the boys battled to find their way on the Bareena synthetic. Losses in three of the four rinks proved costly and Bareena came away with the spoils. Division Three have had mixed rewards in the last fortnight registering a convincing win 101-72. With the team of Brian D’elton, Neil Wallace,
Craig Hodges was part of the Grove Premier side that earned a big win at the weekend.
Jim Rogan and Skip Ron Jones claiming the points by 14 and John Hoult’s team registering a margin of 12 which set up the victory. On Saturday they travelled to Portarlington with Grove not so fortunate going down 86105. Division Five slipped in their first loss of the season at the hands of Point Lonsdale on their home surface. Keith George’s 13-shot win was unfortunately not enough to save the day as we fell by 9 shots overall. Bouncing back with a vengeance on Saturday against Drysdale at home,
they went out and secured a terrific 18-0 win. Alex Cook’s plus 22 and Harold Curwood’s plus 20 set up the win, ably supported by Keith George and Dennis Pugh. Losses to Division Seven and Nine meant that this week they have to come out swinging and need to bounce back. Division Six have struggled and were looking for their first win until they hosted Anglesea on Saturday. They registered a terrific result recording their first victory for the season which will see them go on from here. Winning 84-71 on the back of wins to Ian Donald by 8 and John Sydenham by 11 gave the home side a win by 14 points. Grove Ladies Round 7 did not go to plan and they will be looking to come back hard next week with some big results. Division One suffered at the hands of Belmont on their own green only managing to scrape in with one rink up by one shot. Portarlington at home is a game they will certainly be looking to make the
most of next week. Our Division 1-2 team are yet to trouble the scorers, but look out this week when they tackle the top side Queenscliff at home. Division Six flew the flag for the Grove last Thursday with a solid 68-45 win over Clifton Springs. With solid contributions from Joy Coombes plus 10, and Gayle Sydenham plus 14 they well and truly covered the one shot deficit in the Jenkins team. This week will see the start of the new Twilight Bowls event. Anyone interested in being a part of twilight bowls should contact the Ocean Grove Bowls office before Wednesday to book your spot in a team. Ocean Grove Skins commence on Sunday 25th Nov with a 1 pm start. To enter a team or single entry call the Bowls office. Teams can be made up of any gender and open to all bowlers. Great prize money on offer so get your team together. Matt Flapper
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Juniors settle into season IT has been a great couple of weeks of tennis as the Junior teams settle in and get to know each other. We have welcomed a few new families down at the club and really appreciate the support of the parents on club duty and arranging the transport. We have seen a great turn out to our Friday Night Team Practices and I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the kids that have made the effort to show up on a Friday night week after week and have a hit. I have seen players of all levels, beginners with experienced players, and some of the parents giving some great advice out there on the courts. Remember, although it would be nice if your entire team came to Team Practice, if they can’t make it there are still plenty of other kids to hit with. Team Practice will continue Friday November 23, as we take a break on Friday 16 for a function at the club. The Ballarat Country Week Tennis Tournament is just around the corner, to be held January 21–25. In previous years Ocean Grove have had some great success at this tournament and would like all Junior players to consider coming along. It is a great, fun tournament that will expose the kids to different styles of play, enhance their skills and form new friendships! The cost to enter is $40 per child and registrations must be
returned by 26th November. A bus service will be available from Geelong daily, or you can make it a family trip and stay there for the week. Ask us when you are next at the club, or go to Tennis Geelong website under Country Week section. JUNIOR RESULTS We had 12 teams playing and won 8 matches. Well done to all juniors that played, every game counts as we saw in some very closes matches. Results for Saturday November 3: 5 Boys played away at Grovedale and had a huge win 0,17 – 6,36 Anthony Wilkens, Christian West, Sebastian Bouma and Hugh Attard all had a brilliant day and won all sets. 7 Girls hosted Grovedale Black at Home and had a great win 5,35 – 1, 19. Anna, Saira, Madison and Lucy all played well to secure the win. 8 Mixed Red had a bye this week. 8 Mixed White ventured to Geelong Lawn this week and lost a tough match 4,31 – 2,17. Stephanie Golightly did well winning both singles and doubles. 9 Boys travelled to Highton and blitzed winning 0,6 – 6,36. All of the boys, Jesse Maes, Josh Kehagias, Che Durran and Travis Downes, won all sets for the match. 10 Girls had a bye this week 13 Boys played at Clifton Springs and had a brilliant
win 1,19 – 5,34. Rhiley James, Jasper Jolley, Tom Mazouris and Michael Maertzdorf all won sets to help with the win. 14 Mixed were at Home against Highton and won 4,32 – 2,17. Jade Murphy and Nicki McMahon played very well and won all of their sets. 16 Boys ventured to Portarlington and won 1,14 – 5, 34. Jake Fry, Tom Soutar, Robert Mitten and Jye Thomas all played very well to help the win. 17 Boys travelled to Geelong Lawn and won with a couple of very close sets 1,25 to 5, 35. All of the boys played very well with Daniel Cuff and Callum Strom stand outs for the day. 19 Girls hosted Hamlyn Park at Home and won 5,33 – 1, 17. Hannah Attard, Alexandra Caldow, Holly Sharp and Adreinne Mitten all played very well to secure the match. 21 Boys played at Home against Maude and lost 2,23 – 4,32.great effort by Scott and Robert Campbell to win their singles. 24 Boys played at Home, Marcus Hill against Drysdale and won 4,30 – 2,17. Matt Dehnert and Harry Mullen played well in their singles and then paired up to win their doubles as well. 25 Mixed travelled to Grovedale to play a very close match, and won 3,19 – 3, 26. Chris McMahon played very
well winning all of his sets. There were no byes this week so all 14 teams were playing, we won 5 matches. Results for Saturday November 10: 5 Boys were at home against Highton Blue and lost 2,21 – 4,32. Uzair Shah shone, winning both of his sets. 7 Girls travelled to All Saints and had a convincing win over them 1,24 – 5, 34. Saira Shah won both of her sets for the day and a special mention to Emily Kehagias who came up several sections to fill in and won both of her sets also. 8 Mixed Red played away at Clifton Springs in a close match 4,32 – 2, 28. Lachie Treble had a couple of very close sets and won his singles. 8 Mixed White were at home against Drysdale and won 5,31 – 1,20. There were a couple of close games but Caitlin Thomas and Harry James won both sets. Thanks to Nicki McMahon, who filled in for this team, and had a great day winning both of his sets as well. 9 Boys were at Home against Highton White, having defeated Highton Blue last week, White were not easy but they still won 4,30 – 2,20. A special mention to Che Durran and Andrew Douglas, who won all of their sets. 10 Girls played at Clifton Springs and lost 4,32 - 2,23, however Brooke Vigilante and Emma Riley won their
singles on the day. 13 Boys hosted Grovedale at home in a very close match 2,27 – 4, 29. An unfortunate loss but Michael Maertzdorf had a great day winning both singles and doubles. 14 Mixed played All Saints but unfortunately couldn’t pull off a win 1,18 – 5,34. Jade Murphy had a good day winning her singles. 16 Boys hosted Grovedale at Home but didn’t have the same luck as last week losing 0,17 – 6, 36. 17 Boys won by just 5 games against Grovedale at Home 3,28 – 3,23. Marcus Halloran-Lavelle starred winning both of his sets. 19 Girls played in a drawn match against Wandana Heights at their home courts 3,27 – 3, 27. Natasha Miller won both of her sets. 21 Boys travelled to Grovedale and lost 4,30 – 2, 26. Jayden Harrison-Roberts played well to win his singles. 24 Boys went to Grovedale and lost 4,31 – 2, 18. Harry Mullen played very well and won both singles and doubles. 25 Mixed hosted Maude at Ocean Grove and won 5,33 – 1 , 15. Georgie and Connor Asquith, Julian Powell and Emily McGurk all played brilliantly to secure the win. Results complied by Jen & David Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.
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voice basketball
On form Storm SIX teams from the Bellarine Storm representative basketball had a successful weekend at the recent Warrnambool Junior Seaside Classic basketball tournament. Four out of the six teams made it through to the Grand Final and two teams were
the overall winners of their division. The Under 14-1 girls team were undefeated throughout the competition, taking out the championship against Millicent from South Australia by 30 points in a thrilling victory.
Back row – Chris (coach), Mac, Ben, Ted, Jesse Ben Front row – Flynn, Patrick, Fletcher.
Bellarine Storm under 14 boys with their runners up medals.
The STORMS’s youngest team at the tournament, the boys Under 12 team, lost only one game throughout the whole tournament. They were eventual winners of the grand final against Portland on Sunday afternoon. This was the first time that the boys had played together as a new team, so it was wonderful to see how they improved throughout the weekend, under the guidance of coach, Chris Ness. The Under 14 boys and Under 14 girls B teams had a very successful weekend, with both teams making it through to the grand final and finishing as runners up. The Under 16 boys and Under 18 boys played extremely competitive basketball during the tournament, with the Under 16 boys finishing third in their division and the Under 18’s fighting it out in an extremely tough draw. The Warrnambool tournament was not only a great success for the Bellarine Storm overall, but was a fantastic weekend for team mates and families to bond and to get to know each other before the start of the Victorian Junior Basketball League season.
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Darcy and Craig hang in there UNDER 15 Emond – Collendina vs. Lara After winning the toss, Collendina took to the crease to face what in the end was the strongest bowling team they have faced for the season. Unfortunately, the Cobras did not get to bat the day out with Lara facing the last 12 overs of the day. Day 2 saw Lara restricted to 164 with all Cobra players getting a bowl with the most successful bowlers being Byron Taylor, Darcy Pearson and Craig Goodger all taking 2 wickets each. The Cobras were sent in for a second time by Lara to face the last 17 overs of the day for an outright result but the Cobras were able to prevail with Darcy and Craig able to hang on well
U17 Everett - Collendina vs Portarlington. Daniel McManus stacked up 84 in Cobras u17s win over Portarlington at the Bellarine Secondary College Ocean Grove Campus on Saturday. Sam Pfeiffer also notched up 29 while Jackson Gravenor also came away with a respectable 27.
Action from Cobras u17 Everett match against Portarlington at Bellarine Secondary College Ocean Grove campus.
Young Grubbers show promise Round 3 showed great promise for all the junior teams with some outstanding individual performances. In Under 17 Rob Procter and Brad Fendyk made 86 and 60 not out respectively, in Under 15 Isaac Wilkins, Harry Walker and Taylor Cameron made 53 retired, 50 retired and 69 not out respectively and then Isaac backed up with 5 wickets for 15 off 5 overs with Ned Thorley assisting, taking 4 catches. Under 13 Fletcher Long and Harry Unkenstein both had great innings of 42 not out and 46 not out respectively but the play of the round goes to Zach More who bowled 6 overs with 4 maidens and took 6 wickets for 2 which were all bowled as well as 29 not out with thebat. Under 17 Ocean Grove versus Marshall South Barwon OG won outright Ocean Grove batted first and made 8 / 219 with
Brad Fendyk making 60 not out and Rob Procter 86. Marshall South Barwon were bowled out for 70 and then 35 in their second innings with James Teague taking 3 wickets for 2 and in the 2nd Innings Cam Habgood taking 4 for 7 with 2 catches as well Under 15 OG White OG White versus Drysdale - OG just fell short of an outright win by missing getting the last wicket and won on first innings OG White made 3 / 216 with Ned Thorley and Kyle Ewart making 26 and 20 not out respectively as well as Harry Walker and Isaac’s 50 and 53 not out, Drysdale were bowled out for 55 and 9 for 77 with Lachlan Hooper 2/4, Ned Thorley 2/5 and Isaac’s 5 wickets. Second innings Joe Smith took 3/12 and Lachlan Madden 2/9 off 5 overs each and Tom Smith in his first game ever of cricket took his first wicket
Under 15 OG Red/ Wallington OG Red / Wallington travelled to play Highton. In a close game OG just missed the win making all out for 137 while Highton managed 8 for 157. In almost a lone hand with the bat Taylor Cameron made an unbeaten 69 not out with support from his brother Lachlan making 19. In the bowling Lachlan Cameron took 3 for 8 and was supported by Lachlan Gawley Price with 2 for 19 and Cody Richardson 1 for 2 off 6 overs Under 13 OG Swans All the young signets got up bright and early on the Saturday mornings with Mum and Dad to take a tour to Teesdale. The game looked a little one sided the first week with Teesdale making 1 for 93 and 3 batsmen retired. The OG Swans made 3 for 81. Week 2 was a different story with Zach More deciding he was going to have a great
day of cricket. Firstly with the bat he made 29 not out and then with the ball he bowled 6 overs with 4 maidens and took 6 wickets for 2 runs which were all bowled and included bowling out the 3 retired batsmen from the previous week without them scoring further. Zach was ably assisted by Lachlan Habgood making 20 runs and Bradley Walder taking 2 wickets for 25 and Jake Hargreaves 1 for 11. Final Scores were OG Swans making 8 for 148 and Teesdale making 10 for 126 giving the young Swans their first win for the season. Well done guys for your persistence. Under 13 OG Grubbers OG Grubbers were playing Newtown Chilwell at Newtown. After week 1 the Grubbers were on the back foot a little making 6 for 66 while Newtown made 1 for 84. Week 2 was a better performance
with Fletcher Long and Harry Unkenstein batting solidly to make 42 not out and 46 not out respectively to give the team a respectable score of 9 for 161. With a strong batting side and the Grubbers bowling a little wayward with a few too many wides and no balls Newton made 3 for 194. Best Bowling for the Grubbers was Fletcher Long with 1 for 24 and Darcy Cunningham 1 for 18. OGCC is still looking for a few under 15 players to complete our teams and the Milo Sessions have commenced on Friday nights at Ocean Grove Memorial Reserve commencing at 5pm. Registrations can be taken on the night for those wanting to play Milo cricket Enquiries for Milo Cricket can be made by contacting Paul Madden on 0458 500 801 or email paulmadden@nbnco. com.au.
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Cobras start well against Bulls COLLENDINA posted a competitive total of 8/192 from their 60 overs against Barrabool in their two-day C grade game on Saturday. The Cobras won the toss and elected to bat first in the sunny conditions at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus. Collendina had a number of contributors with the bat. A 54-run first wicket partnership stand between Paul Donald (21) and Leon Walsh (32) helped the home
side get off to a bright start. Cobra batsman Tom Grbac contributed a valuable 30 runs with the bat, while tail ender Daniel McManus compiled an unbeaten 26 not out. IN the D-Grade one-day game between Collendina and Drysdale at St Thomas Primary School in Drysdale, the Cobras lost by 38 runs. Drysdale who batted first made 5/138 from their 40 overs. In reply, Collendina were all bowled for 100 from 33 overs.
Action from Collendina’s C grade fixture against Barabool at Bellarine Secondary College Ocean Grove campus. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
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Carlile returns to home club HE has pace, he is strong, he is tall and deceptively sharp, meet Ocean Grove strike bowler Stephen Carlile. The 25-year-old returns to the Grubbers for the 2012/13 season after spending the last five seasons playing on turf at Victorian Premier Cricket Club Melbourne University. He has already had an immediate impact on the field and is Ocean Grove’s A-Grade leading wicket-taker after three rounds. Carlile took 3/41 in his first outing for the Grubbers this season against Jan Juc in round one, he claimed 3/29 in round two against cross town rivals Collendina and then
backed it up with 5/46 against Drysdale in round three. Carlile, a former Ocean Grove Cricket Club junior player, said all things fell into place for his return to the Bellarine region after recently completing a Construction Management degree. “It was probably a combination of everything (to return to Ocean Grove),” Carlile said. “It (just) wasn’t one person who got me back or wasn’t just me wanting to come back. “All the cards fell into place.”
The former Melbourne University Second X1 cricketer said he had enjoyed being back in familiar surrounds at the Grubbers playing on hard wickets. He indicated there was always a plan to return to the club where he participated at as a junior after higher honours in Victorian Premier Cricket. “It never even crossed my mind to (go to another Geelong Cricket Association or BPCA club in the region),” he said. “The boys I played district cricket with and the guys I played junior cricket with at Ocean Grove we’ve always had in the back of our
minds to come back (to the club) and come back as old fellas. “I wanted to comeback and give back to the club a little bit. “I really never entertained playing on turf or going to another club in Geelong. “It is nice to see some of the same faces there and be welcomed back. “The culture of the club (is great) and it is nice to be accepted and be supported.” Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron said Carlile would be a welcome addition to the Grubbers in 2012/13. Alongside Cameron, a highly reputable opening bowler in the BPCA, Carlile
is expected to be an integral cog in the bowling attack that already boasts spinner Mick Gill and veteran paceman Shaun Branniff. “He (Carlile) is an ex-player at the club,” Cameron said. “I’m sure he will be a handful for most opening batsman, he is 6 foot 5 inches, he has got some good pace, he has got a few tricks with the ball. Collendina coach Eddie Ellwood, who batted against Carlile in the round two Grubbers v Cobras clash and top-scored with 47, said the strike bowler had all the ingredients to be a force in the BPCA ranks.
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grubbers
Mixed weekend for Grove THE A-Grade clash between Queenscliff and Ocean Grove remains in the balance after the first day of play at Queenscliff Recreation Reserve on Saturday, writes Mark Heenan. Queenscliff were bowled out for 225 in 74 overs after the Grubbers won the toss and elected to field first. Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron, who continues to shrug off a lateral meniscus tear in his knee, was back in top bowling form claiming 4/28 from 17 overs with 10 maidens. Cameron said it was not an easy day in the field despite his side claiming all ten Queenscliff wickets inside 75 overs. “Tough day for us, struggled to get back to back wickets through the middle order,” Cameron said. “That said, they (Queenscliff) probably left 50 runs out there on a small fast ground.” Along with Cameron’s four-wicket haul, experienced bowler Shaun Branniff claimed 2/60 from his 15 overs. Grubber batting star Michael Kenneady took three catches in field, while Branniff effected two run-outs. Queenscliff were well supported by Toby Smith (78) at the top of the order, while middle-order batsman Tom Dorman made 37. In C-Grade a five-wicket
haul from Ocean Grove bowler Shane Thorley helped his side gain the upper hand in their two-day game against Queenscliff at Point Lonsdale Recreation Reserve. Batting first, Queenscliff were bowled out for only 154 after only 49.1 overs. Thorley who took 5/32 from his 13 overs, received strong support from Cameron Habgood who claimed 3/8 from his 4.1 overs. In reply, Ocean Grove are 0/18 from their seven overs at stumps. In D Grade Ocean Grove 1 lost to Barwon Heads by 115 runs in their one-day match at Shell Road Recreation Reserve on Saturday. Batting first, Barwon Heads made 7/183 from their 40 overs. In reply Ocean Grove 1 were bowled out for only 68 in only 23 overs. MEANWHILE Ocean Grove 2 scored a 45-run win over Wallington in their oneday game at Connewarre. Batting first Ocean Grove 2 made 8/160 from their 40 overs with Colin Bate (27), James Hapgood (44) and James Laverty (36) the leading run scorers for the Grubbers with the bat. In reply, Wallington were dismissed for 115, Ocean Grove bowler James Teague the main destroyer with the ball claiming for 4/25 from his eight overs.
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Peter ‘Jumpy’ Fankhouser bowls to Barwon Heads in their D grade clash at Shell Reserve.
Kenneady firing GRUBBER A-Grade all-rounder Michael Kenneady (picture right) had a golden spell with the bat on the weekend of November 3 and November 4. The first ton came on Saturday November 3 in Ocean Grove’s A-Grade two-day match against Drysdale at Drysdale. Kenneady, who batted at No.4, cracked an impressive 116 with the bat to guide the visitors to a comfortable win. “Mick Kenneady
backed up the efforts of the bowlers from the week (before),” said Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron after the Grubbers’
five-wicket win over Drysdale. “He (Kenneady) hit the ball as clean (as) ever and the only chance he gave was on 90.” Then on the Sunday, Kenneady smashed an unbeaten 107 not out off only 44 balls in Ocean Grove’s 1 Twenty20 match against Ocean Grove 2 at Ocean Grove. Ocean Grove 1 who posted 4/185, defeated Ocean Grove 2 by 28 runs after they compiled 9/157 from their 20 overs.
KUIPERS POWERS TO 106 ONFORM: Grubber Pat Kuipers rounds on a Queenscliff ball as he cleared a century on Saturday.
OCEAN Grove assumed their dominance over Queenscliff in a two-day B grade match at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve on Saturday, writes Mark Heenan..
The home side is in the box seat to secure outright points with Queenscliff all out for only 33 in the first innings. In the second innings the visitors are reeling at 5/71.
Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY
Grubber bowlers Robert Procter, 5/21 from 10 overs, and Marcus Wirth, 3/8 from 12 overs, ripped the heart out of Queenscliff ’s batting line-up in the first innings. Ocean Grove scored 1 declared
for 146 after only 20 overs, the highlight an unbeaten blistering hundred from opener Pat Kuipers (106 not out), while fellow opener Lucas Baulch (27) provided good support in a 91-run opening
partnership stand. Queenscliff trail Ocean Grove by 42 runs at stumps on day one. • Ocean Grove and Collendina cricket reports pages 37-39
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