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We’re not taking the myki, yet

IT seems understanding myki is going to be a complicated affair. Just ask their own representatives. After multiple phone calls, emails and exchanges ,the Voice was reassured the smart card system replacing

By JESSICA GRACE

Metcard will be available to purchase on Ocean Grove buses. “myki has been operating

on buses in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula since December 2008,”said Ticketing Projects Division Media Relations Manager Adrian Darwent.

“Short term tickets will be phased out during 2013 at

which point passengers will be able to buy and top up myki cards via the bus driver,” Mr Darwent assured. The previous day, after a 30 minute wait, the Voice spoke with Mihir, a myki team leader who was adamant travellers could not purchase

myki onboard. “The information we had was that all regional buses would sell myki, I understand now that McHarry’s is an interstate bus and therefore cannot provide myki cards onboard,” he said. After contacting Adrian with

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this information the Voice was informed the myki Team Leader had got it wrong. “Obviously I’m going to email them and make sure we are giving correct information across the board,” he said. Continued page 2.

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Mixed views on myki launch Train ticket staff have no idea when we will be using myki for trips to Melbourne.

Carly Davies, 13.

Darryl Marshman, 45.

Peg Benhen.

I’ve had myki for two years. I got it from 7/11. It’s pretty good most of the time but it’s a pain when I forget it. I have to buy a new one which is pretty expensive. It’s much easier to have the myki card for school. It’s a real pain that you can’t use the card to catch trains to Melbourne.

I don’t use myki at the moment but if the machines worked it might be better. I don’t have a clue about myki. I guess I’ll have to find out when they change the system. I don’t reckon they even need to change the system. Its working fine. No one’s explained to me how it works.

Peg Benhen said: “I’ve already got a myki system. My son bought the myki card for me last year. I use myki to see my sisters. I like it for the buses, it’s so easy to work. I just catch the bus and hold it in my hand and when I get off I just click it off. I don’t need to look around for small change.

Grove - not taking the myki, yet Continued from page 1. Mr Darwent said: “myki can be purchased online, via phone, from 7-Eleven or Australia Post in Geelong,. An Australia Post Representative confirmed there are no immediate plans to retail myki locally. “In these circumstances Ocean Grove is definitely seeking the service

and wanting to get it implemented but a timeline hasn’t been provided by either myki or Australia Post,” he said. “The post office is under myki and despite a heavy demand they can’t really do anything until myki pushes for it to be available in Ocean Grove.” McHarry’s Service Delivery Manager, Dale Trickett, confirmed their

buses had been using myki for three years and was comfortable with the system. “You can still buy short term tickets at the moment but this will be phased out fully at some stage this year,” he said. “In the end the myki system will be beneficial to public transport users with fewer delays as people get on and off.” Mr Trickett said there will

also be a campaign when myki takes over, providing commuters the opportunity to purchase a myki card. “People from myki will be going out onto the buses targetting short term ticket buyers, in particular regional commuters,” he said. “This will give them the opportunity to purchase the card. In the end myki will mean less money handling

and an easier system all around.” Currently train users from Geelong are also unable to use myki, VLine staff are unsure as to when they would be moving to myki. “Your guess is as good as mine. We’ve been waiting five years for it,” a member of the Voice team was told when buying a ticket to Southern Cross.

Child soldier to visit Grove MANY parents worry that their kids grow up watching too much violence on television. David Nyuol Vincent didn’t see a television until he was a grown man. But by then he had seen with his own eyes far too many people die violent deaths or from sickness or starvation. The child soldier who survived famine and refugee camps as he fled his homeland in Sudan will be giving a talk in Ocean Grove next Sunday. David, the best-selling author of The Boy Who Wouldn’t Die, spent 17 years in refugee camps before building a new life in Australia. He now devotes himself to humanitarian causes and working to bring peace to his people in the Sudan. Since arriving in Australia David has earned a degree in political science, helped set up an all-Sudanese refugee football team and

acts as a Victorian Human Rights Youth Ambassador. His book tells how his family was torn apart by the civil war and how he was forced to flee his home with his father. His book describes how they crossed the Sahara Desert, passing bodies of those who had died along the way. David survived bombing raids, disease and famine before becoming a child soldier in Ethiopia and a refugee in Kenya. As a seven-year-old his best friend was now Emmanuel Jal, now a wellknown Sudanese rapper. The two were reunited at the Melbourne Festival in 2011 when Emmanuel was performing at the Melbourne Festival. David will be speaking at the Uniting Church, on the corner of Eggleston Street and The Parade, from 10.30am on Sunday January 27. Admission is free.

David Nyuol Vincent will give a talk at the Uniting Church this week.

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More shorter stays, says GOT chief IT is a busy summer season in Ocean Grove – despite a trend for overseas getaways, says the region’s tourism chief. Executive Director of Geelong Otway Tourism, Roger Grant, said Melbournites are heading overseas for holidays but still making pit stops in the Grove. “It’s been a busy season and again it’s a real reflection of the trend of last minute bookings and short stays, Melbournians in particular. They’re heading overseas for their longer holidays,” he said.

“To counteract that though they’re taking multiple short breaks and adding a couple of days to a weekend, it’s become a lot more impulsive depending on the weather and special events.” Roger said whilst some locations like camping grounds are always heavily booked, holiday makers should still enquire about vacancies. “Statements are often made that Ocean Grove is booked out over summer but rarely does that occur because of the changing dynamic of holidaying,” he said. “There’s always still the odd

site or cabin that becomes available and that’s why we’re urging visitors to contact our Visitor Information Centres (VIC’s) who have accurate room bank records.” Roger said he estimates there are close to 1,000 beds available within Ocean Grove not including holiday homes. “With those included that number could easily triple. The number of beds available changes on a daily even hourly basis,” he said. “Our VIC’s provide valuable insight into the region making sure people are not only getting the correct

location but also their desired style of accommodation.” Roger said Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads experience 20 per cent of their total visitation during the January/ February period. “This is really reflective of what we’ve been seeing enormously the past few years, people looking at the last minute and making last minute requests,” he said. “It’s a moving feast and it’s changed the whole nature of room availability and where they’re available. We urge people to call 1800 260 888 for any accommodation inquires.”

Locals gear up for family fundraiser

Willing for Kristin KRISTIN Mooney has received a vital donor transplant after being diagnosed 12 months ago with acute myeloid leukemia. Grover’s have watched on anxiously during the mum’s courageous battle and partner Adam explained their journey is not over yet. “She started treatment for the transplant last week at Royal Melbourne Hospital which involved high doses of chemotherapy and also one dose of radiation,” he said. “They transplanted the donor cells and over the next few weeks she will be monitored closely for signs of rejection.” Adam said the doctors are expecting Kristin’s health to deteriorate as the new cells adjust to a new body. “It will be a tough road for Kristin (and us too)

over the next few months, but her love for Airlie, determination and spirit will push her through the tough times,” he said. “They are expecting a tough ride as her previous treatments have taken a toll on her. We’re just crossing our fingers that our luck might change and we will have less of a bumpy ride.” As Kristin begins the road to recovery the Hague Family Fundraiser is fast approaching. Preparations well underway said coorganiser Madeleine Gorey. “Donations are flooding in. We’ve had heaps of donations, both big and small,” she said. “It’s amazing how people have gone above and beyond the call of duty to organise such beautiful donations. At present we’ve got about $2,000 - but expect more.”

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Jet skiers given help AN off duty Coat Watch volunteer and his small tinny went to the aid of local jet skiers who ran into trouble late last week. Coast Watch’s Neale Walker was out fishing at the mouth of the Barwon River when he noticed a group on two jet skis waving to him. “I was out with my mates and we’d observed the jet skis moving around about 200m away near the boilers, on the entrance to the river,” he said. “We noticed they’d stopped moving at 8pm and began waving. We pulled up the anchor and went over there. We asked if they were all right and they said the engines were dead.” Neale said they towed the group, consisting of three male adults, a woman and a boy back to safety.

Kristin with daughter Airlie.

Madeleine said locals have been fantastic, one man donating a jumping castle, the Lions Club providing a barbecue and various families organising cake stalls. “We even have an auctioneer who’s donated his time to the auction and the Glitter Gang have come forward and said they’ll entertain everyone on the day,” she said. The event is being held at

the Ocean Grove Hotel on February 16. Donations can be dropped off at Stepping Stones on Tareeda Way. Adam said Kristin is in good spirits and despite being nervous about the next stage they are looking forward to Kristin’s recovery. “We want to thank everyone who has helped us out over the past few months,” he said.

Playground named after Airlie

About 600 people gathered for the opening of the new Kingston playspace, named after Airlie.

THE Kingston playspace grand opening saw Grover’s arrive by the hundreds to celebrate and enjoy brand new facilities. K i n g s t o n Communication Manager Allason Lynch said the evening was a fantastic success incorporating a Twilight Christmas Party with an outdoor screening of The Muppets. During the event Adam

Hague and Airlie were presented with a holiday package to Hamilton Island and Daydream Island thanks to Kingston Developments and Harvey World Travel Ocean Grove. “Airlie’s Playspace,” she said. The new playspace was named after Airlie, and was the idea of Grove’s Rachel Morrison, a friend of Kristin.

OCEAN Grove kids Rose and Zoe Evans (pictured above) have signed up for sculpture workshops at Queenscliff Uniting Church this January. The workshops, run by local artist Jenny Darling, will allow participants to explore relationships in their lives using clay as a medium. “Although clay is a mineral and of the earth, it can be pushed and pulled with our hands to express our feelings, thoughts and emotions.” Ms Darling said. The kids and adults workshops are being held on the same weekend as the church’s annual Blessing of Relationships. For more details contact Heather on 5258 2854 or 0478 611 481.

Market date OCEAN Grove Community Market is on Sunday February 3 at Kingston Park.The market, which is run by Ocean Grove Rotary, is open from 9am to 1pm. For more information contact 0401 606036.

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STOKED: A Current Affair presenter Nick Coe gives John Dickson (left) the keys to his brand new Chrysler Jeep.

John’s gift of a lifetime

LOCAL firefighter John Dickson thought his luck was up when he returned to base to discover thieves had stolen his car. But, in a wonderful turn of events, A Current Affair, who originally filmed Mr Dickson’s plight, returned the following day with a gift of a lifetime. “I couldn’t believe someone had taken my car,’’ Mr Dickson said. ‘’My insurance had run out as I’d forgotten to pay the bill on the fridge

- I was just going to have to grab a loan and buy another car.” Mr Dickson said when A Current Affair returned he had no idea what they had planned. ‘’Not in the slightest, when they said the brand new Chrysler Jeep was mine, I couldn’t believe it,” he said. Mr Dickson said his reaction was one of absolute shock. “I was really overwhelmed - it was

EXCITING plans for the Ocean Grove Community Garden will see the growing space bloom with new additions. Peter Gumley, the Chairman of Community Garden Management, said the plans included the construction of more

garden plots and boxes, communal plots, a herb garden and pathways. “There will also be an accessible car parking space, the purchase of tools, equipment and safety gear, a wood fire pizza oven, park seats, tables and chairs, a lockable garden shed and a

an absolute shock when they gave me a brand new vehicle,” he said. “I really don’t think I deserve a new car, I was just doing what I’ve volunteered to do. I was really just disappointed though that someone had taken my car in the first place.” Mr Dickson said the biggest thing he had previously won was $13 from Tattslotto and the guys at the fire station enjoyed teasing him.

“They’ve printed off posters from the footage and they’ve been paying me out ever since,’’ he said. ‘’They’re really happy for me but keep saying they can’t believe how clean my uniform looks. “They said jokingly that I could of at least worn gear that looked dirty or as if I’d been fighting the fire and wasn’t brand new and clean.” Mr Dickson said he was yet to hear about his car’s

green hose,” he said. “Hopefully this year will see us complete construction of the garden and its infrastructure, grow community involvement and make this new community space available to all.” Mr Gumley said a $16,200

grant from the Victorian Government Department of Planning and Community Development and a $20,000 community grant by the City of Greater Geelong would allow the works to occur. Mr Gumley said the garden was now a viable

whereabouts. “I’ve heard nothing, which leads me to believe I won’t be seeing the car again,’’ he said. “It wasn’t really my pride and joy but it was a good car. “The jeep however, that will be my absolute pride and joy. ‘’I’ve been thinking about the Jeep lifestyle but at this point we’re in the middle of fire season so I can’t take off anywhere just yet.”

Garden space to bloom and grow interest

community organisation and was looking for community members to join a new active management group. Mr Gumley said people could attend a meeting at the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre on February 14 at 7.30pm.

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Lions Aussie Day treat for families OCEAN Grove main beach is an essential destination on Australia Day. Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club has added to it with its now annual free kite flying family day. The event has been running for the past six years, thanks to Colin Lowne. Although taking a back seat now, Colin wanted to encourage an all ages fun day at the beach. His idea was to teach

SET TO FLY: Norm Spolding, Graham Mulroney and Don with young kite fliers Lucas and Amber.

children how to make and fly a kite and pass on to generations to come. The event on Saturday January 26 starts at 10am and usually proves popular – so best to be early.

Jamboree safe and successful GIRL guide leader Vicki Wills was on high alert during a recent jamboree as devastating bushfires ravaged Tasmania. A unit of girls from Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove were in Quercus Park from January 6 to 12 as fires spread statewide but Vicki said it posed no danger to the group. “There were about 1,700 girls from all over the world that arrived in Tasmania for the Australian International Girl Guide Jamboree but no one had to evacuated,” she said. “A unit from Portarlington had arrived

a couple of weeks earlier and they were evacuated but the rest of the group remained out of harms way.” Vicki said the Dolphin Girl Guides currently have around 15 members, seven of which are from Ocean Grove. “Girl Guides closed in Ocean Grove so we have to go over to Barwon Heads now and have a combined unit,” she said. “We meet once a week for an hour and a half where we do a wide range of activities, outdoor activities, program activities and service

Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads guides have been taking part in a jamoree in Tasmania.

bactivities.” Vicki said the Dolphin Girl Guides had an amazing time during jamboree and were looking

forward to the next one which will be held in 2016. “The girls had an absolute ball, the jamboree gave them the opportunity

to learn, explore, challenge themselves and make new friends,” she said. “The running theme of the camp was, ‘together we can change our world,’ and they really enjoyed doing all of the various activities.” Vicki said she encourages any girls between 10 and 17 to come along and try it out. “The girls had an absolutely fantastic time. Girl Guides is a wonderful chance to make friends and learn new skills,” she said. For more information contact Vicki on 0438 554251.

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The Voice tours a German town - in Adelaide - and samples some delicious Beer LAUREN Kangars visits Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement and one of the Adelaide Hills’ most famous towns, Hahndorf. While Steve Davies samples some yummy dishes at Maggie Beer’s farm in the Barossa Vally.

GENEROUS: Carole Jacobson dontates her blood with the help of Anita Ryan.

Grovers help save 591 lives THE Australian Red Cross Blood Service would like to thank donors from Ocean Grove for their generosity when the mobile blood donor centre visited recently. You made 197 donations, saving an incredible 591 lives – THANK YOU! One in three Australians will need blood or a blood product in their lifetime, but only one in 30 currently donates. Please call 13 14 95 to make an appointment or visit www.donateblood.com.au Carol Barnden-Bond Australian Red Cross Blood Service

Don’s a bloody hero IF every blood donation has the potential to saves three lives, Ocean Grove’s Don Gerling has saved 1,680 lives to date. As an 18 year old in the army Don donated for the first time to avoid guard duty and has continued to do so for 60 years. “They said if we donated

we didn’t have to do guard duty but they made us anyway. I’ve been donating ever since though. I just thought to myself that I might as well keep going,” he said. “I think it’s important for everyone to give blood. You never know, one day you might need it,” he said.

Don Gerling.

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You’re walking around and you’re the centre of attention, they stop you for autographs, photos - it was just insane - Josh Peace

GONE FISHING: Josh with a local who has lived his whole life using the cormorant birds to catch fish for him.

Josh conquers China

By JESSICA GRACE

JOSH Peace has an unusual party trick. He won’t spin bottles or break dance - instead he’ll launch into fluent Mandarin Chinese. The 20-year-old Ocean Grover has just returned from four months abroad, two of which he spent teaching English in China, and said he simply fell in love with the language. “I studied Mandarin Chinese from year seven right through until year twelve at Saint Joseph’s College in Geelong,” he said. “I fell in love with all of the different characters they have, there are no letters just thousands of characters. ‘’It’s completely different to English and just really intrigued me.” While most people give up on their attempt at mastering a second language, Josh has conquered arguably one of

the toughest languages. “By the end of year 12 there were only 10 of us left studying Chinese, I can read, write and talk fluently in Chinese,” he said. “After going over to China, six years of school just goes out the window, everyday you have to speak Chinese so your level just goes up and up to the point where it’s not native speaking but fluent.” Josh said Chinese people were taken aback when he started speaking to them and he’s taken a few people off guard. He said it was always his goal to visit China so googled volunteering and a program teaching English came up. So after paying for his flight, accommodation and living allowance for the program’s duration, Josh arrived in Shanghai to a massive culture shock. “I remember getting out of the taxi with my hotel across the road and everyone’s Asian and everyone’s looking at me

and I felt so out of place and I went to cross the road,” he said. “Scooters are coming from every direction and it’s a red light but no one stops and I was like, ‘what am I doing?” Josh spent two months on Changxing, an island of Shanghai, and said what surprised him the most was how hospitable the KNOWLEAGEABLE: Josh teaches a class about Australia. Chinese people were. Josh said there were no other foreigners on Josh said family was very “At first we couldn’t the island so they were important to the Chinese, correctly decipher the constantly stopped and particularly because of the menu, chicken wasn’t the attention they received one child policy. chicken,’’ he said. was mind blowing. “I wouldn’t say parents ‘‘At the start we were just “You’re walking around spoil the child but they pointing and hoping for and you’re the centre of sort of almost over protect the best,” he said. attention, they stop you them. That child is very For reprieve they for autographs, photos, important and everyone is would catch a bus back it was just insane. You an only child so the family into Shanghai each just couldn’t do anything unit is very tight,” he said. weekend and explore the without people harassing “If they get a new job it’s international city with you,” he said. all done through family fellow worldly volunteers. “They all have to learn connections.” Josh arrived home on English over there. They Josh said the experience Boxing Day and gorged look up to western people was difficult to adjust to at himself on all of the foods sort of, they think they first, living in a small dorm he’d desperately missed. should learn English not with one other American He’s looking at studying the other way around so eating rice and playing Chinese at university this were really surprised we Russian roulette with year. After that he’s not could speak Chinese.” food. sure what the future holds.

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RELAX: Noah Boyd and Kai and Ted Murphy.

FAMILY FUN: The Cunningham family and a friend enjoy the cartoon.

Surf’s Up but temps were down HARDLY summer weather but some hardy families braved a chilly Grove night to enjoy the cartoon Surf’s Up open air movie last week. The free event was held at Ocean Grove Park with the support of Ocean Grove Community Enterprise, Ocean Grove Business Association and local businesses. The next open air cinema is on February 23 and will feature a surf movie, along with the kombi show n shine and music. If you would like to display your kombi or surf wagon, please email Michele at ads@oceangrovevoice.com or call her on 0431 149020.

COLOURFUL: Sera King and Paula Birch get into the spirit.

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: Anna Healey, Jenny Lambert and Jenny Vran.

ALL RUGGED UP: Jenni and Jackie Sleight keep warm during the movie.

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Bec Fairey Dance

Kids Place Circus School

Bec Fairey Dance has a dance class for everyone! Tiny Tots class starts from the age of 2 years to 4 years. Hiphop, jazzballet and comtemporary classes for children through to teens. They learn self awareness of body and mind, bringing out self confidence and their joyful experience of dance! Hiphop, jazz and contemporary classes for adults! For beginners there is the Groove and Shake class. Through repetitive dance moves which are then broken down, it is a fun class that really works the body, grooves your soul and makes an hour fly by! “Anyone can dance if its something they really want to do! . Its about letting go of self doubt and self criticism, breathing into the music and connecting with your self. Amazing things come from this!!

KidsPlace students learn skills in all areas, From Contortion, Aerial Silks , Aerial Hoop ,Static Trapeze, Unicycles, Clowning, and Tightrope, to Hula Hoops, Juggling and more , learning skills while having a great fun. KidsPlace has an open day on the 2nd & 3rd Feb 2013, 10-1pm, come in and see our friendly team. email:info@ kidsplace.com.au or call : 52428458 find out more! Embellysh Belly Dance Bellydance welcomes and celebrates women from all walks of life, all ages, shapes and abilities. Why Bellydance? Creative expression, learn a new skill, improve your mind/ body/heart connection, grace, beauty, laughter, fitness, to enjoy being part of a supportive international community, to meet like minded women, improve self esteem, clarity, grounding, to celebrate your divine femininity, for fun, to relax, time out, to move, to flow, improve coordination, flexibility and core strength, enrich your life experience, to grow, for sheer delight ... Come along to a class and see for yourself.

Bellarine Academy of Dance “Bellarine Academy of Dance is all about dance for children and young adults. We offer classes in a variety of styles specialising in classical ballet. All our students receive excellent exam results and competition places as well as enjoying a friendly positive and fun dance class. Please call or email today to receive a 2013 prospectus and begin your wonderful and exciting life of dance.”

Musicbox Theatre Company – Director Debbie Fraser. Musicbox Theatre Company specialises in ACTING classes aiming to provide skills to students to advance onto a

professional career should they wish to do so, whilst at the same time developing independent skills and self confidence in a fun learning environment. All classes are performance based teaching characterisation, voice projection and movement. Also theatre terminology as well as acting for TV. Twice yearly students perform in a production with costumes, sets and props. Director Debbie Fraser has a degree in Performing Arts and over 30 years professional experience as an Actor, Director and acting coach. Debbie uses the Spolin method of acting incorporating theatre games, improvisation, mime and script. Classes are conducted weekly for each of the school terms and begin with 6&7 year olds, 8&9 yrs, 10&11 yrs, 12-14 yrs, teens and adults. Private lessons are also available to assist with audition techniques and script analysis. Experience the passion, the thrill, the energy, the pride and discipline that is the Performing Arts.

GSODA GSODA Inc has been fostering musical theatre within the Geelong community since 1945 and founded the GSODA Junior Players in 1965 and the Theatre Collective in 2011. The Junior Players is Geelong’s premiere youth theatre

company and performs two shows a year and is the launching pad for many young people who have gone on to become professional artists in their own right. Patron and International Opera star Peter Coleman Wright as well as Martin Croft, Cindy Lee, Angie Hilton, Amy Parks and many others in various areas of the Performing Arts. The most well known would be Guy Pearce. Auditions are held annually in March for a place in the workshop which on completion allows members to then audition for a place in the main company. Boys and girls, must be between 10 and 14 years of age. The Theatre Collective is for males and females who have participated in theatre previously either at school or in the community and offers specialist masterclasses in acting, singing and dancing with a musical production staged in September. Participants must be 16-21 years of age and apply before February 11th. Classes will commence on February 20th.

Kylie J Pole Studio Not sure about doing pole? Please understand there is nothing exotic about what we do. Kylie J offers a fun new way for a full body workout and to boost self-confidence! You can be ANY age, ANY fitness level and you don’t need

prior experience! From beginners to advanced classes, birthdays and hens nights, experience the warm and friendly atmosphere at Kylie J Pole Studio! A Pole New to fitness!

Attitude Dance Studio ATTITUDE dance studio is run by Xavier Mcgettigan, a graduate from Jason Coleman’s (of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ fame) esteemed ‘Ministry Of Dance’ college. Teaching dance of all styles from Contemporary to Musical Theatre, for those 8 years plus. With new classes beginning Feb, call or email Xavier at ATTITUDE today for all info and bookings!

Ocean Grove Line Dancing O.G Line Dancing offers classes in Ocean Grove and Drysdale. Why Line Dancing? You don’t need a partner, you don’t need to be fit and you don’t even have to like country music! It’s a fun way to socialise with a warm and friendly community group and to stay active! Call Elaine on 0413 690 590 for a chat today!

Aerosport Allstars Aerosport Allstars provides Aerobics, Gymnastics, Dance

and Hip Hop classes for all ages and the home to State, National and World Champions! 2013 welcomes new professional teachers Kyla (Rikki Lee Dancer) and Chad (Instant Bun member) Aerosport Allstars are excited to announce their Open/ Registration Day :- Wednesday 23rd January 10-2pm at our Grovedale Studio -12 Essington St, Grovedale and 4-6pm at Torquay College, Grossmans Rd Torquay. Free activities so come and join in the fun! If you miss out call us on 52458777 or email aerosportallstars@bigpond.com for all info and bookings!

Allstars All Stars Dance is a new local studio run by professional actor and dancer Suzanna Bowen. With over 15 years experience running dance studios interstate and internationally, Suzanna brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to provide the creative environment for individuals to explore their full potential. From Ballet (Recognised as a National Ballet Examiner) to Hip Hop (Winner of the National Open Hip Hop Championship 2008), Suzanna can teach a variety of dance styles in a structured but fun environment! Call All Stars today on 5258 3247.

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our street, our neighbours

Christopher Court As part of a series aimed at helping us get to know our neighbours, the Voice’s Jessica Grace went to meet some of the residents of Christopher Court. Let us know if you’d like us to feature your street or area. Contact journo@oceangrovevoice.com

Glen Copperwaite, 40, plumber I’m from the UK originally but I’ve been in Ocean Grove for seven and a half years. Ocean Grove ticked all the boxes I wanted everything was here. We’d been on holiday in Australia and we spent a week in Ocean Grove, a week in Phillip Island and a week in Echuca. We were looking for somewhere to call home and Ocean Grove was the best one. I love Australia, I’d never go back to the UK. I still call it home but I’d never go back, this is my home now. The weather’s fantastic down here. People are really friendly, houses are bigger, roads are wider - heaps of stuff is better. I have pool nights with the boys. I hang out with the kids and go down the beach in my spare time. I love to travel when I can when money’s pending. Ocean Grove is a really cool place.

Phil Edwards, 57, consultant We’ve lived here since 2007. We moved from Williamstown in Melbourne. We lived here in 1989 when I was at Fort Queenscliff and we loved the place. It was the obvious place to come back to for semi-retirement. I’m still consulting at the moment. I’ve got a couple more years of work in me yet. I’ll travel, fish and do some more Rotary work and just enjoy life when I retire. Mostly my work’s in Melbourne, and some interstate travel. I was in the army for 35 years. We lived in Germany for a couple of years when our kids were little and we had a great time. We also lived in Virginia, America, for a couple of years. My kids went to high school in America, which was a new experience for them. All three of them are in their early 30s now. They loved living in the States.

Greg Cameron, 55, carpenter I’ve lived in Ocean Grove for 35 years. Originally we’re from Belmont. We love Ocean Grove - the area, the surf. I love the environment, the people, it’s a small township close to the water and you’ve got the river as well. It’s a great place to bring up your family. I’ve got three boys and a girl. They live in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads so it must be a good area because they’re all still around here. We’ve travelled most of Australia and we’ve also been to Europe, China, Hawaii and Thailand. We loved Europe, China was very interesting. Hawaii is beautiful and we really just loved the other cultures but in the end there’s no place like home. I’m good on a barbecue but I’m not a good cook - so my wife tells me, I’ve tried to improve. I’m ok on a barbie but no good in the kitchen.

Mary White, retired I was born in Melbourne, we moved to Ocean Grove for medical reasons for my husband. I like it down here, it’s a nice community. I wish the bus service was more frequent. In my spare time I do a lot of hand sewing and gardening. Being occupied keeps me happy. I help out with family. I also help out with the group I belong to, the sea change. We make quilts for the children’s hospital, the Geelong Hospital and Bethany. We hold an exhibition every year during the Festival of the Sea. I’ve travelled a bit lately with members of the quilting group. We have been to Tokyo to the International Quilting Show and to another in Houston, America. Last year we went to the Wearable Art Show in Wellington - it’s a famous international art show.

Jim Althaus, 41, plumber We’ve been living in Ocean Grove for 11 years. We’re from Melbourne and before that Sale. We moved down here for the lifestyle choice, coast and the surf. We wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne. We love the community and it’s a really relaxed atmosphere. It’s just a very easy-going mix of people. I wish Ocean Grove had more food outlets. Nothing against restaurant owners here, it’s just the diversity of Melbourne, but obviously we don’t have a population to support it. Apart from that, I wouldn’t wish for anything more. In my spare time I surf, spend it with family and run my own business Saltbush Plumbing. We go to the beach with the kids a bit. We love catching up with friends. We also love going camping and love the East Coast of Australia.

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Giants make a big mark THE Tiny Giants are making a massive mark on the music scene - defying both stature and age. Jasper Jolley, 14, Etienne Mantelli, 14 and George Wilson, 13, have been described as the new Rusty’s, another successful young band from Grove. “We played at The Apple Fair which used to be a regular gig for The Rusty’s. People approached us afterwards saying they loved our sound,’’ guitar and vocalist Jasper Jolley said. “We describe ourselves as sixties garage surf rock and they said we are like the new Rusty’s. It was pretty encouraging for us that they liked our stuff.” From 12-year-olds jamming together for the first time at The Chicken Shop, to playing upwards of 40 shows and supporting Oh Mercy late last year, Jasper said they were enjoying the journey. “It was pretty overwhelming when we first got together. It was the first time we’d played with people the same age as us in a band and it was pretty different than playing on your

own,” he said. “It’s been pretty encouraging just to get better and better.’’ Jasper said the three-piece band played all originals, except for a cover of Wipe Out by The Safaris.

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We had to pull a drummer from the band before us who was a 35-year-old with a completely different style... it was pretty funny at the time - Jasper Jolley “We’ve definitely got more confidence now. When we were younger individually we’d probably all performed to small groups, but it’s pretty supportive having two of your friends with you,” he said. Jasper said the shows so far had all been interesting, particularly one in Airey’s Inlet when their drummer George got the dates mixed up. “We had to pull a drummer from the band before us who was a 35-year-old with a

BIG DREAMS: Etienne Mantelli (bass), George Wilson (drums) and Jasper Jolley (guitar) hope to record an EP in the future.

completely different style. He completely changed our sound and it was pretty funny at the time,” he said. With age no boundaries for the young trio, they are taking things easy at the moment hoping to record their EP in the near future.

“We’re heading into The Pulse within the next couple of weeks and hoping to get Beau Torrance from The Rusty’s to record us,” he said. “We’re looking at releasing that probably late February/March which will be a bunch of fun.”

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;12th Night is a classic comedy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the best - and this year, weather permitting, we are staging the Shakespeare performance in our cow paddock (literally!) which boasts a natural gentle sloping amphitheatre type set up â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is bordered by vines and majestic cypress trees and well away from peripheral traffic noise,â&#x20AC;? Mrs Sharp said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Onsite food options include the Paella Man as well as the local CFA BBQ so thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good range of food options to suit all budgets and tastes.â&#x20AC;? Wine, beer and cider will be available for purchase before and after the performance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Post-performance, there will be live music

until late on both nights where guests get to meet and mingle with the cast - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely shaping up to be a magical couple of nights.â&#x20AC;? Essential Theatre has been entertaining Australian crowds with the wonderful words of Shakespeare for the past eleven years. They are excited to celebrate their 11th year in 2013 with this much loved production, offering audiences a clever and entertaining interpretation of this engaging script. Tickets are selling fast and only available via GPAC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5225 1200, 50 Little Malop Street, Geelong or www.gpac. org.au. Leura Park Estate is situated at 1400 Portarlington Road, Curlewis. www. leuraparkestate.com.au.

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Golf club with local charm

LONSDALE Golf Club has a traditional clubhouse possessing a welcoming atmosphere. The club provides excellent bar and dining facilities as well as before and after golf snacks, lunches and a la carte dining for members and visitors alike. The Bistro can seat 120 guests and is open for dinner on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Chef John Cafiso, previous owner of the Nocturnal Donkey in Torquay, has worked extensively overseas. He also worked at Four Points

Sheraton Geelong and with his expert knowledge and experience he offers members and guests a varied menu. John, who only uses the best fresh local produce, is assisted by Erika Fujiwara who also worked at the Sheraton. During the year the club runs a Japanese menu once a month which has proved very popular with locals and visitors. Paul Carrigg performs on a monthly basis through the year, check the website for details. Details on 52581955.

music/live events

• Barwon Heads Hotel -Thursday – Open Mic 8pm -Friday Happy Hour 5-7 raffle live music -Saturday Open Mic for youth U/18 with Jill Meehan in the Barwon Heads Bistro. All young performers welcome/ soloists/dancers/bands Ph: 0431 606476 to get on the program • Ocean Grove Hotel -January 26 Australia Day Party, 2 Fat 2 Scate -February 2 Reece Dillon & The Jellybabies - February 9 Farquarson • Piping Hot Chicken Shop -February 15 The Junes -February 22 Pugsley Buzzard • Potato Shed Drysdale 23 February Class Clowns Melbourne International Comedy Festivals national comedy competition for teenagers in secondary school. Workshop from 1pm performance

at 4pm. Contact Rob MacLeod or Lisa Warwick Ph: 5255 1998

markets &fairs

• Barwon Heads Community Hall January 26 Barwon Heads Community Market 9am -1pm • Parkes Hall Newcombe Street Portarlington January 27 Portarlington Community Market 9am to 2pm • Kingston Park Ocean Grove February 3 Ocean Grove Craft Market 9am until 1pm • Point Lonsdale Primary School February 10 Point Lonsdale Market 9am - 2pm • Ocean Grove Park February 16 Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm • Queenscliff Harbour February 17 Queenscliff Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm

what’s ON food/wine

• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 52 53 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington Open weekends and public holiday’s 11am - 5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760

get active

• Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity Ph: 0438 055679 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Mondays 9.15am and 10.15am Gentle exercises to music Ph: 5255 1335 • Uniting Church Hall

Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9.30am Gentle exercises to music Ph: 5255 1335 • Queenscliff RSL Mondays 1.30pm Ph: 5255 1335 • Marcus Hill Hall cnr Banks Road and Bellarine Highway Tuesdays 7.45pm– 10pm Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Ph: 5251 3393 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Mondays 7pm-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413 690597 • Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435 481920 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas & Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955331 or Kerryn@ bluewateryoga.org.au

reading & writing

• Ocean Grove Library

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– 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

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: 5255 2801

family fun

classes & exhibtions

• 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.

• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check out our program with a range of courses, classes and fund activities Ph: 5255 4294 • Bardeli Café Ocean Grove. First and third Saturday of most months Making Waves acoustic music and poetry afternoons with Jill Meehan $5 donation entry, BYO instruments and voices Ph: 0431 606476.

• The Old Portarlington Mill. January 12 to 4pm Wednesdays and every weekend. Attitudes 10th Annual Art Exhibition ‘Celebration’. Varied artworks in oil, acrylics and water colour as well as local wood turner Laury Vella Ph: Susanne on 5259 2630.

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 0435 362573 or email julesrodg@gmail.com for more information.

To have your event included in What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice.com

Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 3pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 2pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5256 1863. Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Michael Turner on 5255 1572. Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 6pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Sue on 5255 2068. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 52 552996 Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome to come along for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670. First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587. First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

Wednesdays Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467 Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Peter 0419 782629 Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. Fourth Friday of every month Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Club Grove. Meet new friends, visitors welcome, no waiting list for membership. Phone 5256 1671. Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.

environment

Blue-eyed Begola dweller

A Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater pictured at Ocean Grove’s Begola Wetlands. NATURE Watch this week concerns the Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater. There are many species of honeyeaters around the Grove at the moment. The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater can be readily seen in coastal shrubs between Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, where this photo was taken. I have also seen them in parks and even in the flowering gum tree in my next door neighbour’s back yard. There is a lovely flock of very noisy Spiny-cheeked Honeyeaters at Begola Wetlands at the moment. The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater is often confused with the commonly seen Red Wattlebird as it has similar

plumage. The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater is about 25 cms in length, where as the Red Wattle Bird grows to about 35 cms. The Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater has a grey and brown head, a mottled greybrown back, and distinctive white cheek feathers which extend from below the ear to the beak. The throat and chest feathers are streaked orange and brown and the underparts are white and brown streaks. The eye is pale blue, and is surrounded by bare pink skin. The lovely pink bill has a black tip. Spiny-cheeked Honeyeaters are found throughout Australia except the most northern areas and Tasmania.

The birds are found in areas of dry woodlands, wattle scrub, and coastal woodlands. These birds eat fruit as well as nectar, so they are known as frugivorous honeyeaters. The next outing organised by the local bird lovers group, Bellarine Birdlife, is planned for February 6. Please email me (jencarr@y7mail.com) if you are interested in going along and I will give you the details. Don’t forget to join the Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve on Facebook. The ‘Barwon Anti Duck shooting (BADS) group is also planning an activity at Taits Point, Lake Connewarre on February 2 to coincide with ‘National Wetlands Day’. By Jennifer Carr

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grove news

A recent aerial shot shows the Kingston Development to the left and the new Oakdene Estate progressing further to the right.

Picture: JOHN NORTON

REGULAR commuters on Grubb Road will have noticed Oakdene Estate is well and truly underway. Kerleys Coastal Real Estate Managing Director Damian Cayzer said stage one at Oakdene was settled just prior to Christmas. “The majority of

construction of homes in the display village is also on target to commence in coming weeks,” he said. “Stage 3 which consists of 47 allotments is now selling and we’ve been really busy. Since the beginning of December we’ve sold almost half.”

Oakdene rises to the north allotments in stage two were settled on January 4 and the remaining lots in stage two are expected to be settled within the next week,” he said. “This means over 100 purchasers are now new property owners in Oakdene Estate.”

Councillor Jan Farrell said the Oakdene settlement was good news for the region and would prove to be a draw card for the town. “Building will begin now which is wonderful, it’s great to see credible developments like Oakdene as they attract families to

Ocean Grove,” she said. Damian said they expect to see many new homes starting construction over the next month following the approval via the Oakdene Design review process. “This will be an exciting time for all concerned. The

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IN the summer time ... Ocean Grove, the Bellarine and Geelong offer everything from relaxation to a hair-raising adrenalin rush. From learning about what lives under the sea and cruising Corio

Bay to skimming the skies in a microlight aircraft. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all just around the corner. Alternatively for a slightly different day for the kids the Rainbow Riders is a must. Just imagine a day in the country,

learning to saddle up, helping feed and care for the horses. They can look after the demands of everyone - from the beginner to the experienced rider. For more action, why not take a fishing charter? Spot On

operate out of Queenscliff, Clifton Springs, St Leonards and Geelong. And if you bring your own bike donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget that Sprockt is on hand in Queenscliff to keep you on the road or track.

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ACCOMMODATION

Barwon Grove Holiday Rentals Bells By The Beach Holiday House Bellarine Getaways Bellarine Stayz Bed & Breakfast Big 4 Bellarine Holiday Park Broome Mansion Day & Night Spa Portarlington Beach Motel

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ACCOUNTING SERVICES Roche Accounting

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ANTENNAS

Able Antenna Service Point Lonsdale Television

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ARCHITECTS

Collier and Reid Architects de Atelier Architects Drent Architecture & Interiors

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ART CLASSES & GALLERIES

art’s Kool - kids & teens art classes 0437 582772 Asiz Art Gallery & Studio 0402 317531

AUDIO EQUIPMENT, HIRE, REPAIRS Bellarine Audio

5256 3732

AUTOMOTIVE

Hire for Baby Sandi’s Spot

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The Olive Pit

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DELICATESSEN DEMOLITION

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BANKS

ANZ Bendigo Bank NAB Westpac

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BEAUTY SALONS

Dream Spa & Beauty Studio 5255 3111 Hydrate Beauty 0411 240 564 Mermaids Unisex Beauty Salon 5255 5844 Salon Grove 0408 172062 The Smooth Spot 0431 196007 AAAA Cheaper Bins

BRICKLAYING

Glenn Skipper Bricklaying

0422 564 878

DENTAL

Dr Alastair McCallum - dentist

5255 2584 5255 4533

Brendan MacGeary Dental Prosthetist

DISABILITY EQUIPMENT Geelong Wheelchairs Scoot Mobility Scooters

5244 0844 0427 313771

Alterations and Repairs

5256 1633

DRESSMAKING EARTHWORKS John Ryan Earthworks

0409 553022

Brendon Brice Electrical

0416 165855

ELECTRICIANS

Craig Stevens Electrical Contractor 0412 518400

Modern Spark Oaten Electrical

0419 888277 0402 637781

ENGINEERING

Just Paling Fences Know A Fence Portarlington Fencing

0407 694422 0409 222112 0416 206696

FINANCIAL SERVICES Coastal Business Services Core Financial Planning Drysdale Bookkeeping Lighthouse Business Services WHK Accountants

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Bellarine Flooring Drysdale Carpet Court Tile Boutique

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Sand-It Floor Sanding & Polishing

0418 358737

Beachside Blooms

0438 442519

Ocean Grove Fresh Fruit

0409 359667

FRUIT & VEG

5255 3355

BUILDERS & NEW HOMES Beechmore Building Solutions Coastyle Building Solutions Duncan Pascoe Builders Geelong Homes Heyward Constructions Homes by Chapman Hotondo Homes Le Maistre

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BUTCHERS

Benno’s Meating Place Ocean Grove Quality Butchers Pretty’s Prime Cuts

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CARPENTRY/MAINTENANCE

Bellarine Landscapes & Carpentry 0432 805432 Dream Maker Constructions 0409 700229 Mark Pattison Carpentry 0410 454822 Moore Carpentry & Bld Maint 0411 061556

CARPET CLEANING Carpet Cleaners Geelong

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Graham Coates Carpet Cleaning Service 0408 526997

Stanley Steamer Carpet Cleaners 0428 520525

CATERING

Bellarine Catering

5256 2657

CHIMNEY SWEEPS A1 Chimney Sweep

CLEANING SERVICES Mazza’s Way-to-Clean Mojo’s Cleaning Services

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COMMUNITY GROUPS Vinnies

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COMPUTER SALES & REPAIRS BITS IT Services OG Tech SeeCureIT Onsite Repairs

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GARAGES

Greater Geelong Garages Grove Roller Doors

Creecy’s Excavating Hey Mr Mower Man Jim’s Mowing Ruby’s Mowing Ocean Grove

GLAZIERS

Fast@Geelong Frenchy’s Coastal Glazing

HOME LOANS

Smartline Mortgage Brokers Moss Grotto Homewares The Red Pidgeon

HOTELS

Barwon Heads Hotel Drysdale Hotel Piping Hot Chicken Shop Green Steam

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INTERNET CAFES IRONING SERVICES

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JEWELLERS

Cleo Fine Jewellery Ian Pattison Jewellers

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONST’N

CMS Landscaping, Design & Construction 0419483395 Lindsay Marriott Landscape & Construction 0417 349176 Nathan Hovey Landscaping & Maintenance 0411 571482

Outdoor Vision Landscaping Stone Circle Landscapes

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Coulter Roache Lawyers Vines Lawyers Whyte, Just & Moor Lawyers

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GOLF CLUBS

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Total Martial Arts

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SECURITY & LOCKSMITHS Posilock Locksmiths Sectrol Security Sylont Watching Service Turn Key Locksmiths

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SHADES, TENTS, ANNEXES Canvas & Vinyl Solutions

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SHOE SHOPS Mudge’s Shoes

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SIGNAGE Signs t’ Go

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SPORTS RETAIL Sports Fanatics Trampolines Oz

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STORAGE

Store and More Self Storage

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SURFSHOPS

Murfs Longboards Surf Shop

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MORTGAGES Smartline Mortgage Brokers Ocean Grove Music School McOuats Nursery Press Here

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Greg Sly Optometrist Ocean Eyes Optometrists

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OCEAN Grove SLSC’s Samantha Cain is on a high after claiming a fourth-place finish in the Open Women’s event at the prestigious Pier to Pub swim in Lorne earlier this month. Cain, an Ocean Grove SLSC patrol member, finished in a time of 13mins 46sec and came in 43 seconds behind eventual winner Eliza Smith, from Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, who won the 1.2 kilmotere swim in a time of 13:03. MEANWHILE another Ocean Grove SLSC member Kirra Kinsey starred in the Pier in the Pub Junior Girls event. Kinsey, a youngster from Barwon Heads, completed the swim in a time of 14:43, and finished 49 seconds behind A GREAT BUNCH: Max Fairbrother, Lochlan Hapgood, Fletcher Long, Ethan Reeves, Rohan Healy, Charlie Sprague, winner Natalie Vercher of Logan Taylor, Nat Pearson and Mitch Porter make up the BPCA 1 team. Werribee, who won the junior event in 13:54. In the Senior Men’s event, Ocean Grove local, Mark Graham finished fifth in a time of 14:01. the four-day cricket carnival. Barwon Heads. Graham, a competitor and BPCA 1 played three games BPCA 1 Under 13 coach, Brett Ocean Grove SLSC coach, took before qualifying for the final, Pearson, father of Nat Pearson, said By MARK HEENAN out gold in the 30-35 age category including participating in two it was an even contribution from at the Australian National Surf A BELLARINE Cricket matches at Ocean Grove Memorial all players. Lifesaving Championships on the Association junior representative Recreation Reserve, winning two of “No one went through the Gold Coast in March last year. cricket Under 13 team made the their three matches. carnival without taking wickets or final at the Geelong Junior Cricket Nine players from the wider making runs in at least one of the Association Country Week carnival Ocean Grove region made up the games,” Pearson said. earlier this month. BPCA 1 team. “They all got along like a house on Colac eventually defeated BPCA They included Max Fairbrother, fire, great bunch of kids who had 1 by seven wickets in the 40 overs Lochlan Hapgood and Fletcher some real good cricket sense, they per side final held at Barrabool on Long from Ocean Grove, while had respect for their opposition. Thursday, January 10. Collendina had five players Ethan “They were very well behaved. Four teams played in the Reeves, Rohan Healy, Charlie We set some ground rules upfront Division One carnival, including Sprague, Logan Taylor and Nat what expectations are from the two GJCA (Geelong Junior Pearson, while Mitch Porter was group and not one of them stepped ON A HIGH: Samantha Cain Cricket Association) teams across the lone representative from out of line which was fantastic.”

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Finals and now teams look to new season Continued from page 40. In Division 2, long time rivals Tip Rats and Grovers took to the court. Unfortunately, Grovers could only field a team of 5 players for the grand final instead of the usual 6 so they really had their work cut out for them. Tip Rats started strongly in the first set with Grovers struggling to pass the ball, and after consistent serving from Drew Atkinson and good picking up from Majella O’Connor, Tip Rats took the first set 25-5. Grovers started to find their form in the second set with great passing from Kasey and good work at the net from Xavier and A.J. However, the experienced players from Tip Rats stepped up to the challenge and with some hard

serving from Mitchell and Andrew and great setting from Chris, Tip Rats won the second set 25-14. The third set started fairly closely with both teams scoring points. Georgia and Kazuki for Grovers were both passing very well, but Grovers were finding it very difficult without their 6th player. Richard, Misty and Celine helped Tip Rats regain the lead and Tip Rats won the third set 25-13 to win the match 3 sets to 0. • Bellarine Volleyball Association has been established in Ocean Grove for over 20 years. Games are held at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre in Shell Road, Ocean Grove on a Friday evening between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. For the past few years the association has

run 2 divisions with Division 1 catering for the experienced players who also participate in tournaments from time to time, and Division 2 which caters for the less experienced players who are happy with the more social games played in this division. In the past, the association has also run a junior competition for under 14 year olds and they are hoping to reintroduce this competition this year if they get enough interest. Ages throughout the current divisions range from around 14 years old to late fifties so don’t feel that you are too old or too young to give it a try. Registration night for the Autumn Season 2013 will be held at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre on Friday February 1

between 7.30pm and 8.30pm. Social games will be held on this night with the round robin competition commencing the following Friday. Registration and match fees are very reasonable so it is a very affordable sport. Any interested players are welcome to come along on this night as the association is always looking for new members. You may register as an individual and we will find a team for you, or why not get family and friends together and enter a whole team? If you require further information prior to this registration night, please contact Anne (Secretary) on 5256 2039 or Kevin (President) on 5251 2266 or alternatively, email the association at bellarinevolleyball@ hotmail.com

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Grovers grab first and second in 4km Bells Bash NEW Ocean Grove resident and runner Michael Low finished on a massive high claiming the 4km Bells Bash run event on Friday January 18 in Jan Juc. Thirty-three-year-old Low who only moved to Ocean Grove just last week, won the race in a time of 12 minutes 33 seconds and finished eight seconds ahead of nearest competitor Gerard Sutton (12:41) and Issac Hockey (12:53). Low’s fiancé is local marathon runner Kristen Wyatt, who finished eighth in the women’s 8km Bells Bash on Friday. “I did not really have expectations before the race, I was talking to someone about it after the race, it just depends who

OCEAN Grove’s Michael Low.

turns up on the day,” said Low, who spoke to the Voice. “Nick Wightman (Ocean Grove local who has won the Rip to River 10km run), won the Bells Bash 4km event last year and I came second to him. “I enjoy doing the fun runs, it is good, it is a nice social thing, it is a friendly atmosphere.” Low said running into a head wind on the night of the race made it a little difficult for competitors. “I was sort of leading for the first 500 metres, it was basically uphill for the first 2km and just a roaring head wind for the first half of the race,” Low said.

IN OTHER race results, Ocean Grove local Grant Simpson won the 40-49 age category in the 8km Bells Bash event. Simpson, who finished in a time of 26:23, completed the race in ninth place overall. MEANWHILE in the Danger 1000 swim on Saturday, January 19 at Torquay front beach, a couple of Ocean Grove veteran swimmers took centre stage. Robin Asher, husband of Ocean Grove based Geelong mayor 2012 candidate and keen runner Stephanie, finished second in the 50-54 veterans age category in a time of 14:27. While fellow local Mark Stone finished third in 15:17 in the 50-54 veterans age category.

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THE Annual Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge takes place over this Australia Day long weekend. The 1.2 km swim organised by the Boroughcoutas Masters Swimming Club hits the waters off Queenscliff pier at 12pm on Sunday January 27. On the day there will be two races held, the main event is a 1.2km race for all ages from 14 years and over. Meanwhile, the Junior event, a great appetiser for the main event, is a 600m race for the 12-13 year age group. A perfect introduction to open water swimming for younger swimmers. In 2013, the Blue Water Challenge enters its 21st year and has a strong presence from Ocean

The start of last year’s Blue Water Challenge.

Grovers and locals from the Bellarine Peninsula. Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge Race Director, Margie Heffernan, said the support of the

Boroughcoutas Masters Swimming Club members had been enormous in previous years. “This year is our 21st Anniversary of running the

event and it is a credit to our members who do so much work each year to make the event a success,” Heffernan said. You can enter the event

online or by mail and entries will be available on the day. Registrations open at 9am. For more information log on to www.bmsc.org.au

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Grove starts new year in fine fashion WITH a strong will to hold on to top spot on the Ballarat / Geelong Premier Division ladder, the Grovers started their 2013 in fine fashion with an away trip to Bareena. Always a tough challenge on the home side’s fast synthetic surface, the Grovers knew Bareena would take up the challenge to the visitiors -Bareena themselves fighting for a spot in the top four. Fourteen points to four and a 22 shot margin was the end result for Ocean Grove and their run of good form continued. The rink of Will Takarua, Terry Brady, Larry Donohue and Skip Matt Flapper recorded a terrific 26 shot win and ably supported with Paul Cameron’s team, 11 shot winners. Backing up with the great start to the new year we hosted Highton and were able to put together another strong performance. Craig Hodges led the rink of Buckets, Clarky and Westy for the Grovers, with an 18 shot win, closely followed by the team skipped by Paul “Chompa” Cameron, plus 14. Both the other rinks getting the points, Grovers consolidated their spot at the top of the table. Needing to get back on track with a win Divvy 2 made the trek to Highton. Having hit a form slump the previous 6 weeks a win was a must if finals was going to be an option. A win it was and in excellent fashion they recorded a solid 17 points to

1 win and 22 shots up. We welcomed back former player Chris Deppeler to the ranks and his rink provided a solid 8 shot win and backed up with Peter Patterson plus 7 and Moth Fry plus 7 supported the tie on Tommy Warren’s rink. St Leonards was this weeks challenge and one that the Grove boys needed to win if their finals aspirations were going to remain on track. The home side obviously handled the condition better despite the efforts of Ross McDonald, Col Anderson, Terry Thomas and Skip Chris Deppeler recording a solid 15 shot advantage. Down by 13 shots overall and walking away with 3 points something has to click for the Twos if finals are going to be something we want to be a part of. Division 3’s woes continued and a loss at the hands of Drumcondra and this week at the expense of Pt Lonsdale has them fighting to stave off relegation. With 4 games to go the boys will all need to gel together and put in some of their best performances this year to keep their spot in Div 3. Fourth side Div 5 continue their domination in this division and sit comfortably top of the table. A win against Portarlington last week with Alex Cook skipping his rink of John Hughes, Ivan Lee and Doug Ferme to a massive 3716 win to get the boys over the line.

WINNERS: Linda and Matt Flapper with sponsor Daniel Beraldo. However a slip up this week at the hands of Pt Lonsdale was a minor setback and this side at full strength will certainly be the side to beat. A slight glimmer of hope for a finals berth is what drove the Sixers to a win against Clifton Springs. A terrific performance from the President and his men made sure we collected the majority of the points carding a 36-13 victory. Billy Ryan continues his good run notching up a solid 5 shot and Ian Walker getting the points by 3. Bell Post Hill was the trek for the next challenge and unfortunately we were no match for the home side. Too solid and too consistent overall we were unable to get a rink win. Div 7 has been struggling to find that consistency and unfortunately find themselves at the brunt of player changes and unavailability and find it hard to get that consistent performance. Mid Week Pennant returned some good results

for Ocean Grove, the top side making the journey to Lara. Needing to ensure a win to keep their finals hopes alive they were able to do just that. Lorraine Hunt led Andra Kuschert, Marrianne Rogan and Marg Dower to match winning 9 shot win and with the Joy Pugh team getting over the line by one this made sure the points returned to OG and the gap was reduced on fourth spot on the ladder. With the Club clash this week a win to the Div 1 Ones will possibly see them slip into the top four but I am sure the Div 1 two side will make that job tough and have other ideas going into this head to head round. Wanting to consolidate their great all rinks up win against Belmont they themselves will be going into this game with some solid form. Ten shot win to Kerry Simpson and 6 shot win to our Lady Pres Marlene made sure of the result and left Lorraine Jackson to get her rink points which she was able to record a one shot win.

Narrow losses to Div 3 and 6 will see them endeavour to bounce back this week with wins against Pt Lonsdale and Geelong Cement respectively. Div 5 put up a great fight and recorded a comprehensive win against Clifton Springs. Marg Wylie and her side of Jenny Jarman, Marg Hungerford and Dot Sutcliffe led the way with an enourmous 32-9 scoreline. Great team win girls. Club Championship Singles: Club Pairs Champions Craig Hodges and Matt Flapper will fight it out for supremacy this coming Tuesday evening for the right to claim the title as Ocean Grove Club Champion 2013. Minor singles will be played as well and Doug Gorwell will do battle with Brett McCalman. Beraldo Mixed Pairs: Ocean Grove held a very successful Beraldo Coffee Mixed Pairs classic over the Christmas break, Teams from across Victoria made up the field and locals Linda Flapper and Matt Flapper took the honours winning all 6 games and recording a margin of 73 shots up. Hot on their heels were Gayle Edwards from Lalor and Wayne Pattie from Webbcona also finishing on 6 wins but less shots. The event proved to be a huge success and one that will continue to be held with the support of Beraldo Coffee. Compiled by Matt Flapper

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Grubbers resume pre-season THE Grubbers head back to the grinds of pre-season football training this Monday January 28 at Collendina Caravan Park. Ocean Grove coach, Shane Jack, says two sessions a week will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays starting at 6pm at Collendina Caravan Park

throughout February. “It will be Monday and Wednesday for the first two of three weeks, and then we will go back to a Tuesday and Thursday training schedule,” Jack said. Jack has encouraged all local footballers to attend training sessions.

Shane Jack is encouraging all local footballers to attend training sessions.

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Continued from page 40 “I have probably been mates with him (Max Rooke) for six or seven years now,” Jack said. “It just came about. We were sitting down and talking about footy a fair bit, he just mentioned he would not mind having a kick again. “Obviously I had my coaching role at Ocean Grove and we just got talking about it and we had discussions about it over the last month. “Then at the end of that we sat down and had a chat and he agreed terms and I am happy to have him on board.” Jack said Rooke’s arrival would be an enormous benefit to the playing group, not just on game days but on training nights, despite his limited availability. “He was just good to talk to and learn things about coaching, he has got good ideas,” Jack said. “When I was talking to him I was thinking he would be able to help me out and then he mentioned he would not mind playing again.” He said the idea of the former Geelong backman playing would be ‘an added

bonus’ with Rooke’s main goal to help the Grubbers’ youngsters at training with his valuable AFL and VFL coaching experience. “He will be attending training and helping out with the younger blokes and the midfield group,” Jack said. “Our main goal was to get him to come down to training and help out, it is just a bonus he is able to play six to eight games. “He wanted to get back and enjoy his football, and he wanted to teach the kids and have a kick – that is the main reason he came down to Ocean Grove.” Rooke, who originally hails from Casterton, met Jack through a mutual friend who is from the country town in western Victoria. “One of his (Max’s) mates is from Casterton, who was actually in the bridal party at my wedding and Max and him lived together, that is actually how I met him,” Jack said. Rooke is no stranger to Ocean Grove after he and his partner Ollie and young daughter Evie have previously lived and renovated a property in the region.

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DETERMINED: Robert Proctor dives for the ball. WIN: Teammates celebrate a Barwon Heads scalp BIG EFFORT: Lucas Cameron helps take on their way to a fourth Twenty20 grand final. his team to their 15th victory.

Grubbers on cusp of fourth title By MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove is on the cusp of clinching their fourth consecutive Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association Twenty20 title in a row. Ocean Grove progressed through to the Twenty20 Final after securing a four-wicket win against Barwon Heads in their semi-final ‘battle of the bridge’ clash at home on Thursday, January 17. Batting first, Barwon Heads were dismissed for 118, in reply Ocean Grove comfortably won with four

wickets to spare to finish at 6/120 in the 18th over. Leading Grubber batsman, Dean Gills, displayed his class belting 88 not out in the victory. The Grubbers’ amazing winning streak in the shortest form of the game now stretches out to 15 victories. Ocean Grove claimed a hat-trick of Twenty20 titles defeating Newcomb in last season’s decider. “Going for 16 (wins in a row), huge effort in a game based on luck,” Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron said. The Grubbers will now face either Barrabool or Queenscliff in ALL-ROUNDER: Robert Proctor delivers a fast bowl to a ready Barwon the BPCA Twenty20 final. Heads batter.

SPEED: Pat Kuipers puts his bowling skills to the test.

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Wallabies upset Cobras WALLINGTON climbed off the bottom of the BPCA A-Grade ladder producing a stunning upset win over 2011/12 premiers Collendina in their two-day round eight clash. Winless after their first six games in the A-Grade, the Wallabies who finished at 5 declared for 152, won with five wickets to spare against Collendina at Wallington. Wallington bowled out Collendina for a paltry 132 after 71.2 overs on day one. The major shining light for the Cobras was the return of star all-rounder Corey Walter, who made a gutsy 56 amidst the carnage at Wallington on day one. The Wallabies’ comfortable win was set up on day one after A-Grade bowler Matthew Shipsides claimed the impressive figures of 5/47 off 27 overs, which included nine maidens. The loss for Collendina, who are now 3-4 after round eight with a poor percentage, means they are now out of the A-Grade finals race. Wallington coach, Darren Cameron, said it was an ideal time to

By MARK HEENAN play the under strength Collendina and registered their first win of the season. “We got them (Collendina) at the right time,” Cameron said. “They had seven out of their eleven players in the premiership team from last season not playing. “They had two players pull out on match morning.” Cameron said it was a disciplined performance and it was important to stay patient when batting on the second day. “We were really disciplined both weeks – so it was really a pleasing win,” Cameron said. “The main message put the score out of your mind, just bat, you bat your 75 overs you will pass that score.” Wallington’s James Connoley helped his side get off to a positive start on day two top scoring with 50, while Dane WiseGraham provided good support with 23. The game finished early after the home side decided to declare at 5/152 after passing Collendina’s

Eddie Elwood bowling for Cobras A grade v Wallington.

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Rob Drever batting for Wallington against Cobras A grade.

Peter Moore for Cobras B’s.

score of 132 just after the tea break. In round nine, Wallington plays host to Queenscliff, while Collendina is at home to

Batting first Anglesea made 9/213 from their 60 overs, while in reply Collendina were all bowled for 127 in 46.2 overs.

Jan Juc. IN the C-Grade clash between Collendina and Anglesea at Anglesea, the Cobras went down to the home side by 86 runs.

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A-Grade final doubt By MARK HEENAN THE task just got a little tougher for Ocean Grove to play BPCA A-Grade finals. The Grubbers, last season’s A-Grade finalists, lost their round eight twoday game to Anglesea by one wicket in a nail-biting clash at Ocean Grove on Saturday. Anglesea took day one honours on January 12, after bowling out Ocean Grove for 182 in 52.4 overs, resumed at 1/58 on day two when play commenced. On day one, despite the absence of Grubber run machine Michael Kenneady, opener Dean Gills (51) and teammate Corey Bampfield (53) were the leading run scorers for the home side. The visitors took control early on day two, at one stage Anglesea were coasting at 4/156. Anglesea captain and current BPCA A-Grade leading run scorer, Peter Radford (76), help put the visitors in a winning position and was well supported by Andrew Coles (53), who guided

his side to victory in a dramatic finish. To the home side’s credit they hit back and immediately gained ascendency as Anglesea lost 6/27 and gave Ocean Grove a shot at an unlikely victory in the final overs. In the end, Anglesea were all bowled out for 183. Not even an inspirational bowling spell from talented Grubber spin king Mick Gill, who took 6/54 from 21 overs including six maidens, was enough for victory. Gill has now taken 13 wickets in his past two games after claiming 7/19 against Wallington in round seven, proved a real thorn in Anglesea’s tail alongside Grubber youngster Rob Procter, who took 3/32 from nine overs. Ocean Grove coach, Lucas Cameron, said while it was a near faultless bowling performance from Gill, he confirmed the loss hurt after his team got themselves back into a winning position. “Very hard loss to take

HIT: Tony Edmonstone in the C-Grade game between Ocean Grove and Barrabool 2. after we played ourselves into a winning position,” Cameron said. “Other than a few full tosses Mick (Gill), bowled almost perfectly. “He contained the run rate and took regular wickets from his end. “Along with young gun Rob Procter they took four quick wickets and managed to put a level of doubt into the Anglesea tailenders’ minds.” The Grubbers, who have a 4-3 record after eight rounds, now face a must win two-day clash this Saturday at home against Newcomb to have any hope of making finals. IN OTHER news, the Grubbers have lost services of promising fast bowler Stephen Carlile

who has moved to Perth for work. The former Melbourne University bowler and Ocean Grove Cricket Club junior who returned to the Grubbers this season, claimed 16 wickets at an average of 12.44 in six A-Grade matches. IN B-Grade, Ocean Grove claimed a threewicket win over Anglesea in their two-day game at Anglesea Recreation Reserve. Chasing Anglesea’s score of 316, A-Grade batting hero Michael Kenneady, who was unavailable on day one, top scored, opening the batting blitzing his way to 95. B-Grade captain Lucas Baulch, 62 not out, was also amongst the runs while Corey

Buxton compiled 54 with the bat. Baulch had a good game with both bat and ball after he claimed 4/35 off 14.5 overs on day one. THE C-Grade clash between Ocean Grove and Barrabool 2 saw the Grubbers claim a comfortable seven-wicket win in their two-day game at Shell Road Recreation Reserve. Batting first on day one, Anglesea made 6/166 from their 60 overs. In reply, Ocean Grove finished at 3/178 from 37 overs. Grubber Tony Edmonstone, had a great all-round game compiling unbeaten 90 with the bat and claimed 4/34 from 16 overs with the ball.

MAKING THE BIG TIME: Ocean Grove’s Jacob Grills in action at the Australian Open Juniors.

Rooke to join the Grubbers By MARK HEENAN A STRONG friendship between Ocean Grove coach Shane Jack and former Geelong star Max Rooke was a key in luring the two-time AFL premiership player to the Grubbers. Jack helped Ocean Grove pull off the biggest Bellarine Football League pre-season name signing after the 31-year-old agreed to terms at the Grubbers in 2013 earlier this month. It is expected Rooke, who is part of the Geelong VFL coaching staff, will play six to eight games this year when not occupied with his Cats’ coaching duties. Jack has known Rooke, who last played two games with the GFL club Newtown and Chilwell Football Club in 2012, for

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Grills mixes with world’s best

PROMISING Ocean Grove teenager Jacob Grills got the chance to mix with the world’s best up-and-coming tennis players at the Australian Open junior event this month. The 17-year-old played in the boys’ singles

and doubles event at Melbourne Park. Though Grills lost his round one boys’ singles match to Korean Duck Hee Lee 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) on Saturday, January 19, he fought hard going down to Hee Lee in a closely contested second set tie-

breaker 7-4. Hee Lee, who claimed a total of 75 points to Grills’ 64 points, won the bigger points during their encounter despite a gallant effort from the Ocean Grove local. Grills has since teamed up with Daniel Guccione

in the boys’ doubles event for the second year running. In 2012, Grills and Guccione lost a thrilling round one match in three sets in their debut appearance in the boys’ doubles event at Melbourne Park.

Phantoms and Tip Rats grand final triumphs, plus a bit more

NEW COLOURS: This is a digitally enhanced photo of what Rooke’s new guernsey will look like. more than five years. Rooke played 135 games at the Cats between 2002 and 2010, was a member of Geelong’s two AFL premierships teams in

2007 and 2009, before a persistent knee injury forced him into retirement in 2010. Continued page 36

BELLARINE Volleyball Association recently held its grand final matches and medal presentations for Spring season 2012. The Division 1 match was between veteran team Bengali Phantoms versus the younger players in Gotit. With the game starting on even terms, both teams were looking to get an advantage. Bengali Phantoms edged away first in the set, but with Gotit’s Daniel Kuklych getting a run of serves to get the first set back to an even battle, ably supported by some terrific

blocking from Damien Filipi. Simon Peake of Phantoms served well in the latter part of the set, along with steady defence from Lisa Krahe as well as blocking from Aaron Krahe and Semir Mustovic which saw Phantoms win 25-19. The start of the 2nd set saw Phantoms out to a short lead, they had substituted a couple of players but maintained the play with Semir showing that age is no barrier, spiking a sharp ball to put Gotit on the back foot. Gotit came back in the middle of the set with some

strong serving from Paul Henry to put the pressure back on Phantoms. With some tough serving from Maddie Carrigg, passing from Jo Leamon and backed up with some excellent blocking from Simon Peake, saw Phantoms take out the 2nd set 25-19. The 3rd set was neck and neck with Aaron Krahe leading from the front to give Phantoms an early lead, but once again Gotit’s Paul Henry and Daniel Kuklych both served aggressively to get their team back into the

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game, along with some terrific blocking. With some excellent defence work from Patty Chier of Phantoms and Daniel Bruns also of Phantoms who had been quiet in the first 2 sets and came to life in the 3rd with some smart hitting and using his experience to his advantage giving Phantoms a lead towards the end of the 3rd set whilst Gotit’s serving and attack tried to regain the lead, Phantoms had only to win 1 point to close the match out, which they did 25-21. Continued page 33