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Santa swaps sleigh for board JUSTIN FLYNN SANTA CLAUS took time out from his busy pre-Christmas schedule to visit Ocean Grove's main beach last week. The jolly red fellow mixed with local children in glorious early summer sunshine, a far cry from the bone-chilling cold of the North Pole. There were no reindeer in sight. Rudolph and his friends had to stay home to rest up for the big night. Instead, Santa decided to take to the waves for a quick surf, before disappearing back home help his elves with the preparation of making and delivering millions of presents to good girls and boys all around the world on Christmas Day. Kids squealed with excitement as Santa swapped his sleigh for a surf board and snow was replaced by our golden sand. Kitted out in his 'redsuit', he even managed to keep his hat on and showed some real style while riding a few small waves. "Mrs Claus and I love it here in Ocean Grove," Santa said. "We try to sneak here as often as we can – ho, ho, ho!" More pictures page 15
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ZERO MERCY Police want to ensure families can enjoy the free fireworks on New Year's Eve. OCEAN Grove police have issued a blunt warning to potential troublemakers to stay away from the town on New Year's Eve - or face the consequences.
Bellarine Police say they plan to institute a zero tolerance policy on the night, making it clear they will confiscate alcohol and issue fines for bad behaviour.
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In particular they intend to crack down on antisocial elements insisting the night will be family friendly. Continued page 2.
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Flaming big deal for fire training OCEAN Grove CFA held a caravan park training day on Friday which included setting one on fire to show just how quickly they can become engulfed. Working with caravan parks across Victoria, the objective was to update caravan park owners and workers on changes to legislation that affect them. “There was extinguisher and other fire training including a caravan burnt to demonstrate how fast they are consumed by fire,” Ocean Grove Fire Station OIC Ian Beswicke said. The fiery demonstration was held at Menheers quarry off Shell Rd. “The training gave attendants the opportunity to use different types of extinguishers and a hose reel, to see how effective they are. This is quite often the only opportunity these people get to use them,” Ian said. This program has been developed and run by the Ocean Grove CFA for many years. “The program was developed through word of mouth to also include the broader caravan park industry across Victoria in educating the industry in fire safety, preparation for the fire season and legislative responsibilities,” Ian said.
Going, going, gone
The intense heat made short work of this caravan. Adam Wakeling (pictured above left) shows that a fire extinguisher is next to useless on a fire like this. The van quickly became engulfed with flames as Adam Thompson and Lee Bickley (top right) took over and only charred remains were left soon after. Pictures: SU TAYLER
Joy for Olive Pit licence OCEAN Grove’s Olive Pit is over the moon after receiving a liquor licence last week. The almost five year process, made challenging because of the liquor covenant on all titles in Ocean Grove, has seen endless paper work and nearly $15,000 for the small business. “You can imagine that amount of money is extremely hard to come up with when you have a small business, so coming up with the money adds even more of a delay,” owner Michael Dowsley said Michael and his team
did not know about the licence until someone called up asking for a monetary donation, pointing out their new license would allow them to have a bit of extra money. “I didn’t believe it, it was a shock, but a great surprise, such a relief it’s all over!” Michael said. The deli is stocking a variety of cider, ale and hand picked wines. “We’ll always be changing our selection. I’m hoping to always have a unique range that you can’t find in the bottle shop,” Michael added.
Cops issue NYE warning Continued from page 1. Bellarine Police Sergeant Shaun Moore said: “Police will be out in full force over the New Year period and there will be a zero tolerance to anti-social behaviour. “With the festivities down on the foreshore it is an alcohol free event and if any persons are found to be in possession of alcohol they will have it confiscated and will be issued with fines.” He said there are specific fines for offences and fines will be handed out on the spot. “People know what the offences are and if they choose to misbehave they will know what they are in for.” Sgt Moore added that patrols and a ‘booze bus’ will be out in force to discourage drink drivers. “There will be additional resources on the night,” he said. Fireworks are launched from the bluff and are organised by Barwon Coast and usually begin at 9pm.
Police have posted 'So you know' the consequences warnings around the town.
Grove Rotary market THE next Ocean Grove Rotary Club market will feature a gold coin donation in support of the surf lifesaving club. The market at Kingston Park on January 5 will feature its usual eclectic range of quality stall holders as well as camel and train rides and jumping castles for the children. The rents from the stalls help rotary with its local commmunity and international work.
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CHEERS: Michael and Terri Dowsley.
THE previous edition of the Ocean Grove Voice carried a photograph of Drysdale Home Timber & Hardware. We would like to credit the work of Greg Wane.
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Author a hit with locals AUSTRALIA’S number one children’s author paid a visit to Ocean Grove last weekend. Andy Griffiths gave three hours of his time to visit Bookgrove on The Terrace, with the queue filled with children and adults waiting to meet him trailing all the way down to Coles. “He greeted and personally signed three books per child, conversed, laughed,
joked and inspired kids of all ages that morning,” Bookgrove's Stacey Moore said. Well known novels by Andy include The Day My Bum Went Psycho and the JUST! series. His books Swinging on the Clothesline and Rubbish Bins in Space are also some of Griffiths' popular work, with both titles used in schools throughout the country.
Andy Griffiths (pictured above) with some of his young fans. Bromley and Logan Farrell (pictured left) at the book signing.
Cafes share their secrets STEPHANIE NAYLOR
SCRUMPTIOUS recipes from our favourite Bellarine restaurants and cafes are being showcased in a newly released cookbook. Proving incredibly popular, the publication has just ordered a reprint, with copies selling out all along the Bellarine. Wallington Primary School has created Bellarine Cuisine as a fundraiser, with 100% of proceeds going back into enriching the school. “It was a great chance to obtain some secret recipes from our favourite local eateries,” organiser Tracey Frigo said. Celebrating all things Bellarine, the project started with a small group
of school parents involved in the planning. The organisers agreed that the project had been well worth the effort. “We had a lot of fun with this project, car park meetings, long lunches and lots of laughs along the way,” parent Kerri Wrench said. The publication is also hoping to bring attention to the annual Wallington Strawberry Fair, which is turning 30 in March. “It was lovely to have such positive support from not only the school community but also the wider Bellarine,” parent Michelle Hughes added. Wallington Primary School families contributed generationlong recipes, as well as local Van Loons Nursery Cafe, The Dunes,
SANTA, fire trucks and Santa’s helpers were due to be at the following Grove locations on Christmas Eve, December 24: Area 1, 5pm Surf Beach (near the SLSC); 5.45pm Blue Waters Playground (cnr Blue Waters Drive and Lake Ave); 6.30pm Bellevue Estate (drive around); 7pm Ocean Grove Park Playground (cnr Hodgson St and The Avenue). Area 2, 5pm Surfside Primary School; 5.45pm Begola Wetlands (Roditis Drive end); 6.30pm OG Recreation Reserve (The Avenue); 7pm Woodlands Estate (drive around). Area 3, 5pm Kingston Downs Drive Playground (north end); 5.45pm Parkview Ave Reserve; 6.30pm Sunset Milkbar; 7.15pm Minerva Rd Reserve. Santa planned to spend around 30 minutes at each location. This article is for the benefit of those who get their Voice early.
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Kesten Walton and Matthew Hart Oakdene Vineyards manager. She entered it Restaurant, Elvis Parsley, into the cookbook. “The warm Persian salad Elkhorn Roadhouse, Napona and Driftwood was a part of our winter and spring menu and sold Cafe. “We didn’t hesitate like crazy. The response in contributing to this we've had has been cookbook – Wallington fantastic,” Kesten said. “The fact that the Primary has won the last has sold two years in the scarecrow cookbook competition Van Loons out and needed to be holds each year, so it’s reprinted really shows the great to be involved with communitiy's support and a local school,” Van Loons just how popular it has owner Matthew Hart said. been,” Matthew added. For more information, Van Loons head chef Kesten Walton made visit: www.facebook.com/ up her recipe with her bellarinecuisine.
OCEAN Grove Coastcare (pictured above) was collecting and redistributing old shopping bags at the Bellarine Community Farmers Market on Saturday. The initiative is part of the "Plastic bag free Ocean Grove" movement, aimed at ridding the town of traditional throwaway carriers. Market visitors were able to get information on changing their habits to protect the environment as as well as purchasing Coastcare’s naturally made bags. The next community farmer’s market is on Saturday January 18 from 9am to 1pm at Ocean Grove Park.
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Full on fair OCEAN Grove’s Tranquility Fair will have continuous entertainment this year with two stages presenting live music and dance. The main stage will feature the likes of the Mick Thomas Trio, the Chris Wilson Band and the Cartridge Family, while a new addition, the FReeZA Stage will host local up and comers the Tiny Giants, Tex Miller, Alister Turrill, Murdena and finish with a demonstration and workshop with Hoopfusion from Geelong. The FReeZA stage will be a highlight of the event offering younger artists a chance to shine. FReeZA is an innovative
youth development program providing young people between the ages of 12 and 25 with the opportunity to attend affordable and accessible music and cultural events. FReeZA attracts over 140,000 young people each year to events that take place in safe, fully supervised, drug, alcohol and smoke-free venues across Victoria. Through funding provided by the Office for Youth, FReeZA presents you with the opportunity to become a part of a local FReeZA committee to plan and deliver these events. FReeZA offers you the chance to develop a broad range of skills and the opportunity to stage events for other young
people in your local community. It is based at the Courthouse Arts Centre in Geelong. The Tranquility Fair will also feature more than 100 stalls, rides, activities and food stalls – offering plenty of nourishment for the mind, body and soul. The event is at Ocean Grove Park on Saturday January 4 from 10am to 4pm. The main Tranquillity Stage will be running from 11am until 4pm while the FReeZA Stage goes from 10.30am to 3pm. Entry is $3 for adults and just a smile will get the under 12s in. Proceeds go to community facilities and maintenance in the park.
More than 100 stalls.
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Grass fire quickly controlled FIREFIGHTERS from Ocean Grove and Wallington were quickly on the scene of a burn off that threatened to spread
to nearby pine trees on Sunday afternoon. Fire crews said the f ire was never really out of control and was easily managed
by the four crews that attended just after 2pm. Late that afternoon winds changed and temperatures hit 29
degrees, jumping from a cool start to the morning. Permits are required for all burn offs.
Surfside kinder farewell
Sally Wilkinson (centre) with past and present pupils on the final day of Surfside Kinder.
FORMER students and their families surprised Surfside Kinder principal Sally Wilkinson as she bid farewell to her last class in the town last week.
Sally, who has been at the kinder for 26 years – overseeing the first school experience of about 1,300 youngsters – will be moving onto Highton Pre-school
under the arrangements for the new Ocean Grove Childcare Centre. Two of Surfside Kinder’s other staff will also join Sally. “It was a happy way to
finish off my time at that location, it was a lovely surprise to see our past families. “Working at Surfside has been a privilege and it’s been a big part of my
career and a privilege to work with those families in what is the first step in their (the children’s) formal education.”
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Fun time had at Grove carols
Dear Editor, I would just like to say how much we enjoyed the Carols by Candlelight. The stage looked amazing, the orchestra, singers, and compare were all fantastic – exceptional talent. Thanks to all those concerned for providing this great evening. I did feel that the lighting of the tree was a bit late for some of the young children, but for us it was wonderful and thanks again to all. Juliana Chapman
Council outlines plans for Ocean Grove Park
Dear Editor, Like most people in Ocean Grove, I value the Ocean Grove Park. In fact I regularly take my three young grandchildren there to play. The park also played a large part in my family life when my four adult sons were much younger. My grandchildren call it the 'coffee park' as we normally call in to Napona on the way to pick up a coffee for Nan. That said, I have no intention of jeopardising the park as public open space, and I am committed to protect its current usage and environmental value for future generations. Council’s intent to accept ownership of the park from Trust for Nature is based on three premises. Firstly, legal documentation will be in place that protects the park from any future development except those already on foot – the transfer of the cenotaph
to the southern side of the park and the construction of the performance space. Secondly, the clearly articulated desire of Trust for Nature to hand over the park to council. And finally, Greater Geelong Council’s ability to fund the performance space, which has been the subject of discussions between council, Ocean Grove Park Inc. and the wider community for three or four years. Council supported the Ocean Grove Park Association with funding to develop their business case and detailed design some years ago. That work has been completed and the performance space will cost over $1 million to construct. All permits and authorisations are in place. An allocation of $200,000 towards construction of the performance space was made in council’s 2013/14 budget, subject to the park being transferred to council ownership. That
funding will be withdrawn if the park does not become a council asset. Other funding has been secured via the state government’s 'Putting Locals First' program ($500,000) the Ocean Grove Community Enterprise ($150,000) and the OG Park Association’s own funds. Discussions are on foot with the park’s owners Trust for Nature and the president of Ocean Grove Park Inc, Colin Atkins. All parties want
to make sure there is a covenant or memorandum of understanding that maintains the park as public open space for future generations. We will continue to negotiate with Trust for Nature in good faith. Matters concerning the members of Ocean Grove Park Inc. are an internal matter for them. Cr Jan Farrell Beangala Ward
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VCE joy for local year 12s STEPHANIE NAYLOR
STUDENTS from Ocean Grove and across the Bellarine Peninsula found out their VCE results last Monday. Year 12s received their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, or ATAR score, as well as younger students who may have undertaken a year 12 subject ahead of time. Among the cohort was dux of Bellarine Secondary College, Christopher Williamson, from Ocean Grove. “Bellarine Secondary College is very proud of the year 12 students and their results,” principal Ms Alison Murphy said. Bellarine Secondary had 172 year 12 students enrolled, with 3.9% attaining subject scores of 40 (out of 50) or over. “Christopher received an ATAR score of 98.4, a result I’m sure everyone would agree is outstanding,” Ms Murphy added. Chris studied English, specialist maths, chemistry, physics and systems engineering. He scored a perfect 50 for systems engineering when he was in year 11 and he excelled particularly this year in specialist maths and physics. “He intends to study Science at Melbourne University. He is
interested in engineering but believes the Melbourne University course will give him the opportunity to investigate a broad range of science options,” Ms. Murphy said. The Ocean Grover was a National Robocup champion and had immersed himself in robotics since coming to the school in year seven. Saint Ignatius College this year had 101 students enrolled, with 6.9% of students achieving subject scores of 40 and over. St Ignatius’ dux for 2013 was Timothy JonesMurphy, who gained an impressive ATAR score of 98.15. “The College community congratulates Tim and the all the year 11 and 12 students who undertook year 12 units three and four subjects this year on their hard work, determination and fine achievements,” development manager Claire Hewitt said. Timothy studied English, physical education, chemistry, mathematical methods and biology, gaining high scores in all. He gained a perfect 50 in further mathematics last year as a year 11 student. Tim hopes to study medicine at Monash University next year, or biomedicine followed by medicine at the
University of Melbourne. “My advice for students going into VCE is to prepare well for all exams and start preparing early,” Tim said. “Tim has juggled two weekend jobs during the year but kept the hours manageable. He has umpired two backto-back football matches each Saturday during the football season and worked various supermarket shifts,” Tim’s mother Diane explained. Many other St Ignatius students also achieved outstanding results, including Chelsey Excell, the school's captain whom gained a 50 in food technology. Christian College had 274 students enrolled in VCE subjects this year, with 5.1% of them managing subject scores of 40 and above. “Christian College is proud of the class of 2013 for their success in academic studies and character development,” the school said. Tiana MacLeod was awarded dux, achieving an ATAR score of 98.1. Tiana is hoping to study arts/law at Monash University. Other high achievers included Kristina Macula, who scored 96.55, Annaliese Dillon with 95.85, Rachel Hodder with 95.4 and Benjamin Soltau with 95.25.
BELLARINE SECONDARY COLLEGE: Ocean Grove's Christopher Williamson was the dux of 2013.
Bellarine Secondary College high achievers Hugh Fleet, Seamus Cathcart, Ryan Budge and Timothy Jones-Murphy, discuss their plans with the Head of Mathematics Mrs Karen Perkins.
SAINT IGNATIUS: Timothy JonesMurphy was the school's dux of 2013.
Saint Ignatius school captain Chesley Excell gained a perfect 50 in food technology. She is pictured with head of food technology (and Chelsey’s) teacher, Mrs Kristen Williamson.
CHRISTIAN COLLEGE: Benjamin Soltau, principal Glen McKeeman, Kristina Macula, DUX Tiana Macleod, Jayden McHenry and Alexandra Kelloway.
Christian College principal Glen McKeeman with Kristina Macula and dux Tiana Macleod.
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Reporter STEPHANIE NAYLOR asked local grade six students what they think about joining secondary school in 2014.
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Isabelle Teague is going to Sacred Heart in 2014. “The thing I’m going to miss most are the teachers. Most of them here are really nice. I’m looking forward to learning new subjects next year and meeting a whole lot of new people."
Tilly Gray is going to Sacred Heart in 2014. “I’m going to miss my preppy buddies Eva and Evie a lot. I’m really excited about putting on my new uniform next year and catching the bus to school. "
Mitch Clark is going to St Joseph’s in 2014. “The things I will miss most are my friends in the lower grades and my buddies Cody and Oliver. I’ll miss the teachers, too. Next year, I’m looking forward to new subjects.”
Tom Ness is going to St Ignatius in 2014. “The thing I’m going to miss most are my prep buddies Riley and Oliver. Being the oldest here has also been good so it’s going to be challenging leaving a place to become the youngest again."
Surfside Ocean Grove Primary School Primary School
Gemma Bell is going to St Ignatius in 2014. “I’m going to miss all my friends from OGPS the most, I’m only going to my high school with four people I know. Next year it’s going to be great to meet new people."
Quinn West is going to Bellarine Secondary in 2014. “I’m going to miss my friends that are going to different high schools and especially being art captain. I’m looking forward to reading and art class, and lunch at the right time!"
Mitch Pope is going to Bellarine Secondary in 2014. “The thing I will miss most is just being a kid and being the oldest but I’m looking forward to moving onto high school and learning new subjects, especially robotics."
Breanna Broughton is going to Bellarine Secondary in 2014. “I’m going to miss my young friends and the teachers at Surfside. I’m excited to be starting Indonesian and learning new things in art and science."
Conor Flett is going to Bellarine Secondary in 2014. “I’m going to miss my friends not going to Bellarine with me but I’m looking forward to new teachers, rotating classes and new subjects, especially PE."
Rose Evans is going to Bellarine Secondary in 2014. “I’m going to miss OGPS because everyone knows everyone. I’m going to miss the teachers and my friends. I’m looking forward to doing more advanced learning in subjects like English."
Lauren Barrot is going to Bellarine Secondary in 2014. “I’m going to miss my friends not coming to Bellarine next year, and the routine at primary school and being comfortable. Like Breanna, I’m looking forward to learning Indonesian."
Noah De Bruijn is going to Bellarine Secondary in 2014. “I’m going to miss all of my friends and the staff at Surfside – they’re all really nice. Different subjects like woodwork and metal works is going to be exciting next year."
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Celebrating 125 years THE past week has seen many different celebrations by the Ocean Grove Uniting Church, marking its125th anniversary. The last two-and-a-half decades were set in stone with a book launch on Wednesday night. “We had Tim Neal provide a great backdrop for a great evening, we celebrated and enjoyed a time for remembering,” Reverend James Douglas said. The 122-page publication, A Living History outlines years from 1988 to 2013. The history of the first 100 years was recorded in the book Ocean Grove a Century of Witness 1888-1988. On Friday there was a historic display, showcasing photographs and memorabilia, including an old Sunday school birthday chair from the early 1900s. “We were really happy with how the celebrations went. The great thing about celebrating a milestone like this is that we remember and reflect on the fact that we’re a living congregation who will continue into the future, it’s not just about living in the past,” Rev Douglas added. The memorabilia included important facts such as how the church
started. 125 years ago, Rev WB Osborn selected our town as a site suitable for the establishment of a religious camp meeting, based on the Ocean Grove, New Jersey, model. However, this idea did not go to plan. The estate was bought a few years later by a group of Methodists, who then subdivided the land and offered the allotments for sale. In 1887, the Methodist Spectator commentated: “Ocean Grove possesses natural advantages which promise to make it, within a short time, one of the most attractive and popular of our Victorian Watering Places,” On September 10, 1888, the title to the four blocks of land on the corner of The Parade and Eggleston St were acquired by 14 Methodist proprietors who became the original Trustees of the Church. Within three months, the weatherboard Church we know now as Ocean Grove Uniting Church, was built and the first Wesleyan Methodist services were held in December in 1888. On Sunday, there was a Service of worship, lunch and a cake-cutting ceremony before three white doves were released to mark the occasion.
LEFT: Jean Konings, Dianne Sapwell, Rev James Douglas, Dan Wooton (moderator), Lauris Kidd (A Living History author) and Brian Kidd.
Scenes from the 100year celebrations in 1988.
Founder of Ocean Grove, Rev WB Osborn.
The church as it stood in 1888. Rev JS Inskip
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Councillor thrilled at youth role OCEAN Grove’s councillor Jan Farrell has been elected co-chair of the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria (YACVic). Cr Farrell, who represents Ocean Grove as part of the Beangala ward and holds the Youth Portfolio at the City of Greater Geelong’s said she "lives and breathes" the vision of the Youth Affairs Council. “I’m looking forward to leading the Board of the Youth Affairs Council alongside my CoChair James Campbell and engaging with government, advocating in the media and working to strengthen services to young people.” “I strongly believe that young people should be consulted in the decisions that affect them, and be encouraged to be active participants in community life." "It's imperative that our young people are resilient and that we as a community note and celebrate their achievements." “They have a right to be treated fairly and with respect”, said Cllr Farrell. Mayor Darryn Lyons congratulated Cr Farrell on her appointment. “This is an acknowledgement of councillor Farrell’s many years of working alongside young people at both a local and state level”, said Mayor Lyons. “It will be of great benefit to have the networks and policy knowledge that comes with a statelevel appointment
Fun at Probus festive party OCEAN Grove Men’s Probus Club celebrated its Christmas function at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club last week. The event was attended by members, wives and partners, who all enjoyed an afternoon of fellowship, friendship and fun. Father Christmas paid a visit with his little helper and raised many laughs with their frivolities and wit. The afternoon concluded with carols sung by two of the staff and ably assisted by the guests. The Probus Club is always looking for new members. For further information contact Terry Davies on 5255 5587.
Councillor Jan Farrell (centre) with members of Bellarine Youth Action Crew (BYAC) April Heuber, Jaimee Marles, Nelson Chapple and Josh Williams. BYAC is based at the Potato Shed and is supported by the City of Greater Geelong. feeding directly into the work we are doing to support young people in Geelong.” “Jan has long been a passionate advocate for young people and actively engages across the government sector and community on issues that affect them”. “The Youth Affairs Council is a highly respected industry body and it’s a great achievement for Cr Farrell to be appointed as Co-Chair”, said Mayor Lyons.
Cr Farrell said, “My new role on the board of YACVic will enhance my local work as Geelong Council’s Education and Youth Portfolio holder, allowing me to represent the interests of all young Victorians.” Councillor Farrell is also an active participant in the Smart Justice for Young People initiative and is the Treasurer at Youthlaw, a Melbournebased Community Legal Centre that acts for young people.
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grove news Santa Claus paid Ocean Grove's main beach a surprise visit last week and tried his hand at surfing. He was pretty good, too! He strolled from the car park with a borrowed board under his arm and waded out into the ocean in search of a wave in front of excited and amazed locals. See page 1 for the story.
UP, UP AND AWAY! SANTA TAKES TO OUR SURF
Thanks to local legend Steve 'Chooka' Piec for his assistance in this shoot.
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Clifton Springs Golf Club Pro-Am and Sportsman's night PLANNING Is coming together for the Parkers Steakhouse Clifton Springs Golf Club ProAm and Sportsman's night to be held on Saturday January 11 (sportsman's night) and Sunday January 12 (Pro-Am). Panellists have been confirmed for the Sportsman's night which will be hosted by media personality and racing identity Rob Gaylard. The panellists are "Razor" Ray Chamberlain AFL umpire, US tour card holder and professional
golfer Jarrod Lyle, Geelong Football Club superstar Andrew Mackie and finally but not least Ben Graham past Geelong Football Club Captain and NFL Punter. Tickets are $80pp which includes a twocourse meal and drinks. The Pro-Am commences on the Sunday with two shotgun starts, one at 7.30am and the second at 12.30pm which will include an array of professional golfers, amateurs, sponsors and celebrities all coming together.
Amateur entries for the Pro-Am are now open with time slots available in the morning shotgun ($50) and afternoon shotgun ($70). Professional golfers will be playing for a prize pool of $10,000 and as an added bonus Clifton Springs Golf Club and Curlewis Golf Club have come together to offer a $3,000 bonus pool ($2,000 to the winner and $1,000 for runnerup) for both Pro-Ams. To be eligible for the bonus pool the professionals must play in both events. The Club is
endeavouring to have a number of celebrities playing on the day with early advice of three celebrities being: Keith Schleiger – the well known foreman from the TV series The Block, stand-up from
The Footy Show fame Andrew Starton and VFL legend and Olympian Leon Wiegard. All enquiries can be made to the club on 52 513391 or Pro Shop on 52 531488.
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Geelong Helicopters Geelong Helicopters operates daily from the Geelong Waterfront on the Yarra Street Pier and also by appointment from Barwon Heads Airport, providing a professional, safe and value-for-money helicopter service specialising in scenic flights, private charter, aerial photography and tours. Whether you live in Geelong, travelling down for the day or are passing through, a helicopter ride is a guaranteed way to make your trip even more memorable. Let Geelong Helicopters show you Corio Bay, Geelong CBD, Barwon River, the famous Bells Beach and Torquay, the Gate way to the Great Ocean Road from a view not seen by all. Once you've experienced vertical flight you'll understand why everyone loves the feeling of flying in a helicopter. Ivy Creations What a fun way to spend a day on the Bellarine! Head down to the Queenscliff Wharf, and you will find a great little hairdressing salon that will pamper you and make you feel beautiful! Specialising in ladies, men’s and children’s hair design, Bec and her staff will have you looking great in no time! With a complimentary drinks menu, Ivy Creation’s attention to detail will want you coming back for more. One World For Children Bookings are open for the One World For Children vacation care program, for children already attending primary school. This stimulating, unique and fun program is designed to keep school aged children entertained by providing creative, stimulating and
challenging activities that are specific to your child’s interests with a focus on leisure and recreation. For more enquiries, please phone 5272 3009 or visit www.owfc.com.au
Karingal Music to the Tee Aussie icons head to 13th Beach for family concert event this summer Don’t miss out on an opportunity to catch some of Australia’s most iconic performers up close and personal at Karingal’s Music to a Tee concert on Thursday January 23 at 13th Beach Golf Links. Artists including Shane Howard and Reg Mombassa and Peter O’Doherty, with their band Dog Trumpet, will join forces with a group of more than 20 determined golfers who, on the same day will be playing 100 holes of golf – without using carts! Money raised from these events will enable Geelong-based
not-for-profit organisation Karingal to develop programs to support the growing population of people with an acquired brain injury (ABI). After a series of concerts at the Opera House in November and the all-important job of Creative Ambassador for the Sydney 2013 New Year’s Eve celebrations, Reg Mombassa says he is looking forward to heading to the surf-coast for the intimate charity event. “Music to a Tee will be a really special event – it is a fantastic venue and I am looking forward to playing alongside a great line-up of Australian artists, particularly in the lead up to the Australia Day long weekend,” said Reg. “I am completely blown away by what the golfers are setting out to do. Playing 100 holes of golf in one day; that’s incredible! "We are really looking forward to performing for them once they have completed their final round. It is great to see golfers and artists unite to support Karingal’s programs for people with acquired brain injury and their families. I hope as many people as possible can join us for this great gig where all of the funds raised go to the project.” Music to a Tee will be a great family event on the lawns of 13th Beach Golf Links with fantastic entertainment, a barbeque dinner and plenty activities to keep the kids entertained. The concert will be held from 3pm to 10:30pm. Book your ticket now: concession - $25, adult/full - $45, children 13 and under - free with a ticketed adult. To book visit www.karingal.org.au/events
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Captures on display POPULAR local photographer Tim Pescott is putting on an exhibition of his prints next month. “I have always loved the diversity of our region with the bay towns from Geelong to Queenscliff and the open beaches from Point Lonsdale to Barwon Heads. I capture the many changing moods from season to season.” Among his impressive collection of landscapes are several observations of Ocean Grove. The Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong’s Beautiful Coastline exhibition will be at the Bendigo Bank Community Room, behind the Bendigo Bank, in Newcombe Street, in Portarlington 9am to 5pm on January 11 and 12. Admission is free.
New video shows off Grove POTENTIAL Ocean Grove visitors can get a better look at town and surrounds thanks to the release of a short new video. The 1.5 minute video is part of a series of new shorts promoting some of the Bellarine's major tourism hot-spots. The new videos showcase the experiences to be had in Queenscliff, Portarlington as well the Grove and focus
on the key attributes of the towns and is set to original music produced exclusively for the video that captures the mood of each destination. The videos were produced by Ocean Grove filmakers Streamline Media and the project was made possible with funding from the Regional Development Victoria – Putting Locals First program. The promos were
revealed at a launch held at Lounge at Salt in Queenscliff earlier this month. The new clips will be added to the existing collection of regional videos which includes Barwon Heads and Geelong. The videos can be viewed on the Visit Geelong Bellarine YouTube Channel www.youtube.com.au/ GeelongBellarine.
A screen grab from the Ocean Grove video which features scenes ranging from the beach and Adventure Park to the Terrace and the camp sites.
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Children fill town with festive sounds
Uniting Church volunteers Dianne Sapwell, Pat Reid and Lyn Mulligan packing the bags of goodies ready for despatch.
Helping spread the good cheer LOCALS have been hard at work collecting up 50 food parcels for needy folk in the area. Children at Ocean Grove Primary School collected up the goodies and they have been packed and then despatched by volunteers from the Dove Centre and the Uniting Church. Ocean Grove Rotary and TOWN have also been involved either making donations or helping in the project which has been going for more than ten years.
Teacher Jude McCudden joins in with the students for one of the carols. OCEAN Grove Primary School's recorder group performed live in the Terrace last week. Under the guidance of teacher Jude McCudden, the youngsters played a rendition of popular carols while their proud parents - and impressed shoppers - looked on.
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AGM success delights OGBA OCEAN Grove Business Association held its annual general meeting last Friday night at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop. “I was very happy with the AGM, we gained some new committee members and there was lots of enthusiasm and ideas,” president Helen Butteriss said. Helen and the OGBA members reflected on 2013, in particular the BEAR program for Ocean Grove. The Business Expansion and Retention program
was this year integrated into the community by improving Ocean Grove’s local appreciation, understanding and support for its existing business base. “We have launched our new Facebook site and encourage people to take a look, like it and write a post about their business and other great businesses in the town,” Helen said. The AGM provided a space for members to discuss the impact social media and supporting each others pages helped
to benefit businesses. The OGBA’s new website, which is nearly completed, was also celebrated. “Our website is not live as yet but looks fantastic – we are looking forward to everyone logging on in January to see the improvement,” Helen said. “It was great to see new and old faces, the new owner of the Ocean Grove pub came down and introduced himself to the group, too,” Helen added.
Wes Prosser and Jan Bell.
Isabel Harkness and Ian Brewer.
David Thomas and Majella O’Connor.
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Torsion (left), the Big Bash Band (above) and the Coastal Pop Monkeys (right) perform for the DSA fundraiser.
DSA cranks it up for fundraiser
Big Bash Band strut their stuff on stage at the BHP.
HAIR-raisers turned fundraisers at the Barwon Heads Hotel last week. Friends and supporters of Ocean Grove’s Disabled Surfers Association scared the hell out of each other at their Fright Night event – and pulled in close to $2500 in the process. Ocean Grove DSA president Mark Beshara said: “I would like to thank everyone for their assistance in putting together the Fright Night at the Barwon Heads Hotel. Tony, Luke and their staff from the BHP, what a great venue and atmosphere to conduct such a fundraiser.” The fundraiser featured performances from local bands the Coastal Pop Monkeys, Torsion and the Big Bash Band. “It was a great performance by all,” said Mark. “I already have had people ask if we could do it again next year. “This money is greatly appreciated and will be used to pay the cost of the branch equipment storage for the next twelve months.”
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FROM as early as he can remember, Alex Laska holidayed in Ocean Grove with his family every year, every summer. “When in Grove, I always had my BMX with me from when I could ride. There were stunts. There was carnage,” Alex explained. Alex is the guitarist from the band Kingswood, a Melbourne based indie rock band made up by Alex and his bandmates Fergus Linacre, Jeremy 'Mango' Hunter and Justin Debrincat. The boys have just returned from New York where they played at the CMJ music conference, the largest the city hosts. The band is coming to perform at the Barwon Heads Hotel this week. In particular, Alex remembers causing havoc in the local Riverside Caravan Park. “I did a gnarly BMX stunt where I jumped through the fire pit, careered into the caravan annex and set that and my pet guinea pig on fire. There was a bit of damage to the caravan, lots of melted plastic, but my guinea pig and I escaped unharmed,” Alex recalled. It was this particular incident that may have lead to his fearless disregard for personal safety, with Alex having thrown himself into his band's drum kit recently. “I’m looking forward to coming back to Ocean Grove and performing
Fond memories
KINGSWOOD: Justin Debrincat, Fergus Linacre, Alex Laska and 'Mango' Hunter.
around the corner in Barwon Heads. New songs, new venues, summer, beer, the beach and of course more BMX stunts!” Alex said. Kingswood has its debut album set for release early next year, which
was recorded in Nashville with Vance Powell who has worked with the Arctic Monkeys and Kings of Leon. Kingswood is also performing and doing the national run of Big Day Out festivals next year.
Kingswood, alongside Triple J– featured band Calling All Cars, are on tour together through December and January on the Life's A Beach tour. They play Dec 29th at Barwon Heads Hotel and on December 30 at
the Torquay Hotel. “Our goal for the future is to take over the world, one BMX stunt at a time,” Alex said. For more information visit: www.123agency.oztix.com.au
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BARISTA BANTER with Kirsty Ohlsen, 23, from Piping Hot Chicken Shop
•Favourite local building/ architecture? Ocean Grove Target complex – it's so pleasing to the eye
•Most relaxing night out? Going to the movies – it's relaxing. I recently saw (The Hunger Games) Catching Fire and loved it
•Your ideal breakfast or lunch spot? Driftwood Cafe – I like their brownies
•Best Ocean Grove pizza? Ocean Grove Pizza & Pasta because I like their pasta, especially the Sicilian
•Favourite local shop? I like going to the Sunday Rotary Market because they have a large range of products I like
•What book or magazine are you currently reading? Carrie – I wanted to read it again before watching the new movie
•Favourite music to play at work? Anything Ben doesn't know the words to
•What is your own coffee order? Cafe latte
•Favourite coffee to make? Why?
Extra hot weak decaf soy flat white...just kidding!
•Favourite little-known historical fact about Ocean Grove? There used to be a small zoo with a z-donk (zebra donkey) where the Mex is
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Michel's turns one MICHEL’S Patisserie located in Marketplace Shopping Centre Ocean Grove has just celebrated its 1st birthday and shouts out a big thankyou and happy festive season to all our loyal customers. Michel’s Patisserie is well known for its award-winning coffee and cakes but in addition to that we have introduced a new range of delicious gourmet lunch options including an antipasto baguette, caesar style chicken panini, souvlaki lamb ciabatta, and a salami and marinated veggie foccacia all made fresh in-store, alongside the ever-popular pies and savouries, toasties, egg-and-bacon rolls, salad rolls and croissants. Treat yourself to a slice of sweet indulgence and choose from the wide variety of individual servings in our cabinets. We have something to suit everyone including slices, tarts, muffins, cupcakes, biscuits and much more. We also have a range of glutenfree products available. We are able to provide you with all your catering needs including specialised cakes which you can pick up from the Ocean Grove store – no need to go into Belmont! Just come in and talk to one of our friendly staff about what you need and we will happily sort it for you. We have the only designated indoor kids play area in Ocean Grove, with a massive blackboard, doodle boards, free iPads, books and toys. There are plenty of food options for hungry kids as well as hot chocolate, milkshakes,
chillers, and smoothies. There are many loyalty programs in place including coffee cards and pie cards. We are also proud supporters of the Suspended Coffee Program whereby we donate coffee and food vouchers to those in need. We have extended opening hours – 6am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 5pm on Sundays. Looking forward to another year of serving you great coffee and delicious food.
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• Barwon Heads Hotel - Wednesday Trivia Night 7:30pm Thursday Master of Darkness 8.30pm - Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music - Open mic for youth show under 21s every second month on a Sunday 3pm5.30pm. More info contact Jill Meehan 0431 606 476. • Ocean Grove Hotel - Saturday Night Live at The Ocean Grove Hotel Saturday from 9pm. • Pototo Shed, Drysdale - January 7 Blues Boot Camo - 14 January Pinnocchio - 22 Feb Class Clowns • Springdale Community Centre Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every third Sun of every month 2pm - 5.30pm. • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - New Years Eve Dance Tuesday 31st December 2013 • Grovedale Community
what’s ON Centre - 8pm-12.30am $20 entry NIC’s Music. BYO. Enquiries: 5251 3529
markets & fairs
• Ocean Grove Park -January18 Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market 9am-1pm • Barwon Heads Community Hall - December 28 and January 4 Barwon Heads Community Market 9am1pm • Parkes Hall Newcombe Street Portarlington - January 26 Portarlington Community Market 9am to 2pm • Kingston Park Ocean Grove - January 5 Ocean Grove Market 9am-1pm • Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm •The Bellarine Railway Drsysdale Station Car Boot Sale - January 12, 2-10 Station Street, Drysdale
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• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 5253 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington - Open weekends and public holidays 11am 5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760
get active
• Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity Ph: 0438 055 679 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music for 55+, 10.15am gentle exercises to music for 65+ contact Marg on 52 551 335 - Thursday 1pm Craft
Group • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove - Wednesdays 9am Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Queenscliff RSL Hall - Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Marcus Hill Hall cnr Banks Road and Bellarine Highway - Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Ph: 5251 3393 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Mondays 7-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413 690597 • Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435 481 920 • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove - Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422
Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed - Mon, Tue and Fri: 9am to 3pm, and Wed 9am to 12pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 2pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5251 2268 or 51542873. Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Marianne Rogan on 5256 1619. Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996 Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome to come along for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670. First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587. First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
700951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955 331 or email Kerryn@bluewateryoga. org.au
reading & writing
• Ocean Grove Library – corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. - Wednesdays 10.30am – Toddlertime - Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses - Fridays 10.30am Preschool Storytime. - First Wednesday of the month 4pm-5pm Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 8-12 - Third Tuesday of each month 2.30pm-3.30pm Book chat for adults. All welcome.www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov. au • St James' Secondhand Book Sale- Drysdale Community Activity Centre - Saturday Jan 4, 9 - 5, Sunday Jan 5, 10 - 4,
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family fun
• Koombahla Equestrian Park - Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 52 562 742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove - Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Grove Toy Library Borrow a range of toys for children aged six months to six years, open to all families on the Bellarine www. oceangrovetoylibrary. org.au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove - Friday 10am-noon Ocean Grove Play Group Any children 5yrs and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time contact Chelsea Cole
at oceangroveplaygroup@ gmail.com classes & exhibtions • Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 52 554 294
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• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check our program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 52 554 294
health & wellbeing
• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@ gmail.com. What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice.com
Wednesdays Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467 Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Peter 0419 782629 Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. Second Thursday of every month Prostate Support Group-Bellarine meets at Ocean Grove Community Health Centre at 1.30pm. Contact John Lee on 5221 8862 for details. Fourth Friday of every month Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Club Grove. Meet new friends, visitors welcome, no waiting list for membership. Phone 5256 1671. Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/ trivia nights. www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.
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The Australian and Malaysian bowls teams got together for a group shot at Ocean Grove Bowling Club during the recent international competition.
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Voice reporter STEPHANIE NAYLOR went behind the scenes and spoke to some of the people who made the tournament click.
AIS performance bowls scout Ray Dorsett (pictured above) flew in from Canberra to check out the talent on the Ocean Grove green: “With our main focus being Glasgow Commonwealth Games, it’s great practice and adds even more to the Australian team. Bowls is really a part of Australia’s winning edge at the moment. Ocean Grove has allowed us to mix with a world ranking team, a key to the continuation of player motivation.”
MALAYSIAN coach Syed Mohamad (pictured above) said: “Ocean Grove is very nice and the tournament has been very enjoyable...some great accommodation.” SENIOR Australian bowls coach Steve Glasson (pictured right) said: “The tournament went very well, great preparation for the Australian team, especially as Glasgow has a particularly slow green, so Ocean Grove has been wonderful by slowing down the green. Everyone here has been fantastic, Ocean Grove Bowls Club couldn’t have done a better job, great hospitality and the meals have been fantastic."
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COMMENTATOR Doug Wignall (pictured left) said: “Attendance has been quite good, the tournament has gone extremely well. No ripples in the stream. It’s a big plus for the area to have such a big event along the Bellarine. People living in Ocean Grove would never have experienced something like this before."
PRESIDENT Doug Gorwell (pictured above) said: “It has been a very successful tournament, an extremely friendly Test match, which has been very close the whole way through. This competition should be an inspiration to all young Ocean Grove bowlers. It’s been great to see bowlers from both sides of different age, not just old, but young and super fit athletes."
JOHN MILLINGTON (pictured above) learned to play bowls in Ocean Grove, growing up in a house opposite the bowls club. “After hearing on the radio that Ocean Grove was hosting this international tournament, I gave my wife two hours to get ready and we jumped in the campervan and drove down from Queensland.” And 24 hours later, John and his wife arrived in Ocean Grove and were staying at the family home in Dare St. Now bowling at Tweed Heads, former local legend John won 11 championships in 12 years at Ocean Grove. “This tournament is fantastic; every club around the country wanted this. It’s so good for Ocean Grove.” John recalled how he used to come home from being out and would go over to the bowls club across from his home and practice his arm: “I’d aim and hit the light pole, the neighbours would complain the next day that their workmen were too loud, but it was really me just practising.”
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Big task to mirror Glasgow greens Flapper plays his part in Oz victory
CLUB Grove bowling coach Matt Flapper helped guide Australia to an impressive series win over Malaysia this month in the f irst ever international bowls f ixture held in Ocean Grove. Flapper was a standout on the f inal day's play in his singles’ clash with his two match points and 21 shots victory over Malaysian counterpart Fairul Izwan Abd.Muin (zero match points and 11 shots). Flapper also competed in the men’s pairs, men’s triples, men’s fours’ events during the three days of competition from December 10 to 12. Australia won both the men’s and women’s competition and posted victories in four of the f ive test matches. The international bowls f ixture was seen as a trial for next year’s Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow, Scotland.
TALKING TACTICS: Trevor Turner and greenkeeper Chris Deppelar discuss the greens at Ocean Grove Bowling Club. MARK HEENAN
MEET the man behind the success of the Australia versus Malaysia international lawn bowls series at Club Grove Bowling Club earlier this month. Ocean Grove Bowling Club greenskeeper, Chris Deppelar was the main architect to help mirror the conditions for the 2014 Commonwealth Games bowls competition on the slow greens in
Glasgow, Scotland. Deppelar, who runs Turf Management Solutions, said it was a three-week project to grow the greens from three millimetres to seven millimetres for international competition that ran on December 10 at Club Grove. The former cricket curator said he sought the assistance of Ocean Grove Bowls Club board member and Greens’
Director Trevor Turner to reduce the speed of the ‘ultra fast greens’ at Club Grove. “It took me three weeks to get the greens slow,” Deppelar told the Voice. “I asked Trevor and he agreed to let the greens go for one week here, so we had not cut, not rolled and what we found was the greens were too fast.” Deppelar said use of a synethic growth hormone helped raise
the height of the grass leading up to the club's first ever international bowls fixture. “We forced the grass to grow because naturally it does not want to grow quickly,” said Deppelar, who has been a member at Club Grove for six years. “The real challenge of it was to get from three to seven millimetres we decided in between to keep the pace for the Saturday bowls, so we
had to still keep the greens fast. “We slowly raised our height over three weeks.” M E A N W H I L E Australia defeated Malaysia during the three-day competition at Club Grove from December 10 to 12 winning with 18 match points and 213 shots compared to its northern counterparts who scored six match points and 169 shots.
High praise for Grove from Aussie coach AUSTRALIAN National Bowls coach Steve Glasson paid respect to Club Grove for putting on a fabulous international bowls event between Australia and Malaysia. He said greenskeeper staff including Club Grove head greenskeeper Chris Deppelar, did a fantastic job in raising the height of the grass during the three-day competition. “I was over the moon – they were fantastic (greens) for what we wanted,” Glasson told the Voice. “How good are these guys? They even organised some rain for us while we were there. “They are powerful boys these greens staff. They changed the greens for us and they organised the weather, so (it was a job) very well done. “It was ideal really.”
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Grove leaders unveiled THE newly elected Ocean Grove Primary School captains and leaders were unveiled last Monday. The 22 students, joined by the four current school captains Olivia Bardsley, Josh Lange, Lachlan Potter and Laetetia Harding, went to Anglesea Surf Beach to complete a day’s leadership activities. “We had the current leaders give their insights into what it meant to be a leader and then opened the floor for questions and answers from the elected captains,” Ocean Grove Primary School lead learner Kerryn Skuza
said. Other activities included brainstorming by the new leaders of what they wanted to initiate in 2014. Before the 2104 leaders were announced, each student went through an extensive process, firstly delivering a speech to their fellow grade five classmates and teachers, followed by a vote. After students were shortlisted, they were interviewed by various teachers and recommended. “We had 49 students apply to be a leader out of a cohort of 74,” OGPS Kerryn Skuza told the Voice.
OGPS leader list
LEADERS: Ocean Grove Primary School's future leaders at Anglesea.
School captains: Gabi Phillips, Charlie Hurst School vice-captains: Kaia Young, Ted Murphy Flinders captains: Lily Drake, Ned Hicks Bass captains: Taia Young, Sam Witherden Mitchell captains: Arkie Williams, Noah Lever Sturt captains: Emily Henry, Chris McMahon Arts captains: Erica Crawford, Angus Buchanan-Turnour Academic captains: Tamsyn Staehr, Scott Campbell Environment captains: Penny Wytkamp, Harrison Clark ICT captains: Lilly Copperwaite, Oliver Bowers Community captains: Indigo Crawley, Lucy Carpenter
SWIM BUDDIES: Issey and Cate.
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students relay, the results went the way of Mitchell house for the first time for some years,” Mr Hughes added. Mitchell house scored 249 points to defeat Sturt on 230, with Flinders on 226 and Bass on 188. Surfside Primary treated the Homestead residents. SURFSIDE Primary School students danced and cooked up a storm for Homestead nursing home residents in Wallington last week. Students visited and cooked for the residents, showing their skills learnt from Surfside’s Kitchen Garden program, as well as gaining tips from the residents themselves. “We have a program called Rec Sport in terms one and four where students try out all different sports and meet organisations in the local community. This term
we decided to add Leisure activities and the students were able to choose any activity that linked with the community,” Surfside teacher Lisa Pechotsch said. “While all their food was cooking the kids also put on a dance routine, dancing to the 'Nutbush', 'Time Warp' and 'Grease'. They then served their food to the residents. Residents and students both gained a lot from the experience and they all agreed that it was something we would like to do again,” Ms Pechotsch added.
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Plovers escape the winter chill for warmth This week I'm going to continue on the theme of shorebirds, in particular the Pacif ic golden plover. I was lucky to see a small f lock of Pacif ic golden plovers at Black Rocks Beach, near 13th Beach, last week. Plovers are wading birds that are characterised by having round bodies, short tails and short bills. There are many species of plovers that can be seen in the Bellarine area, including the double banded plover, the black-fronted dotterel, the hooded plover and the notorious masked lapwing or spurwinged plover. Plovers are found in many areas of the world, except the polar regions and the Sahara Desert.
The Pacif ic golden plover is a slender shorebird. It has a round head, slim neck, short f ine bill, long legs and large dark eyes. The Pacif ic golden plover is seen in Australia in its non breeding time, when the plumage is buff brown to light grey, with a white eyebrow. The bird is approximately 26cm long. The Pacif ic golden plover breeds on the Arctic tundra in western Alaska. During the Alaskan winter it migrates to South America, India, Indonesia and Australia. Apparently the Pacif ic golden plover f lies further than any other bird on its annual migration, other than the Arctic tern.
The Pacific golden plover
Pacif ic golden plovers are certainly lovely looking birds, and when I was annoying them with my camera at Black Rocks, I marvelled at how incredibly tough and resilient they are to f ly such great distances. Apparently the collective noun for f lock of plovers is a 'congregation' so maybe they have God
on their side! I just want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a happy and safe 2014. The highlights of this year have included: - watching Phyllis's tawny frogmouth family in her Ocean Grove backyard and admiring Phyllis's care and love for the birds - spotting a little
bittern at Blue Waters Lake (yahoo) - NOT stepping on a snake a few weeks ago at the Nature Reserve (lucky me) - walking around Anglesea Heath – what a lovely place The lowlights have been: - the huge numbers of dead short-tailed shearwaters on the beaches over the past
few months -the fact that duck shooting is still allowed in Victoria, even in areas of signif icant importance for marine and bird life. I just can't get my head around how anyone can shoot a defenceless creature in the name of sport. It's just barbaric, and I hope that in my lifetime this will no longer happen.
Guns cause enough problems in the world, and the government has reacted by increasing f ines for protesters! Crazy. I hope Santa comes to Ocean Grove! I'm sure he will. Jen Carr
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Adults using a core strengthening piece of equipment. You hold onto the bar, stand on the plate and swivel.
for people with poor mobility. As part of its community program, Rotary Ocean Grove is planning to gather information to see whether there is enough interest for the club to install and pay for adult exercise equipment. The survey will cover; demographics; gender; approximate age; what you are doing (walking, running, surfing etc); and of course would you use equipment if it was installed? Peter and John will
have pictures of six pieces of equipment for people to identify if they would be interested in. They will also be asking for your postcode, to determine if you're local or visiting. Adult exercise equipment is becoming a vital part of recreational equipment in parks and gardens in Europe and in capital cities in Australia. Many adults who seek to exercise may not have the stamina for a sustained walk but get a lot of benefit and fun using the equipment.
"I have used the equipment in Europe, it didn’t matter what the country or the language was everyone using the equipment at the time managed to communicate and have fun," Rotarian Margaret Campbell said. Peter and John will be stationed near and along the Rotary boardwalk (near Dunes Café) at the Ocean Grove surf beach during the Christmas and New Year period to canvas your views.
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Here at the Voice we'd like to wish all our valued readers and advertisers a very merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. We hope Santa has made all the good girls and boys happy and that this holiday season is enjoyed by all. We can't wait to see you all in 2014.
Reporter Stephanie Naylor took to our streets to ask what is your New Year's resolution?
Student Brielle King, 15, from Ocean Grove: "Next year I plan to get fit and build some abdominal muscles. I’ve never had them and I think I’d feel good when I’m in my bathers."
Student Indiana Bosch, 16, from Ocean Grove: "Next year I want to work and train really hard to get into the Barwon Region team for netball as goal defence. I missed out this year."
A u d i o technician Kat De Bruijn, 44, from Ocean Grove: "I plan on losing weight, I have lost 14kg this year so want to keep it off and lose some more."
Student Noah De Bruijn, 12, from Ocean Grove: "I plan on being nice to my family during the holidays when they are visiting from Holland. I don’t see them much so I need to make an effort."
Student Shelley Forshaw, 14, from Ocean Grove: "Next year I’d like to work on my tan because I’m quite white. It would make me feel more comfortable especially when I’m at the beach."
Student Olivia Flynn, 13, from Barwon Heads: “My New Year's resolution is to focus on my schoolwork and to have more '80s movie nights with Mum. Oh, and to bake and cook more.”
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BIN IT: Kathryn and Michael McCauley.
DID you know you can be fined $200 if you leave your bins out for more than one day before or after they are collected? New Ocean Grovers, Michael and Kathryn McCauley, have come up with a solution to avoid this hefty penalty, creating Bin Assist. “The idea started when we bought our house here a few years ago. Living and working in Melbourne during the week and only visiting on the weekend, we would put our bins out for rubbish collection but couldn’t bring them back in until the following week,” Michael said. The McCauley’s will take your bins to the kerb for collection, as well as return them to properties afterwards. Bin Assist also has a letterbox sorting service where newspapers and advertising material are placed in the recycling bin and addressed letters are placed neatly within the letterbox. “Many people, previously like us, don’t know their neighbours when they only visit a holiday house, so at the time we felt uncomfortable asking them to take our bins in
every week for a year,” Michael explained. It’s a well known security risk leaving bins out for days on end, a clear sign that nobody is home. “We would have been happy to pay someone to bring our bins in. We also placed a ‘no junk mail’ sign on our letterbox because we didn’t want it overflowing, but still received it and were concerned that our overflowing letterbox would be an opportunity for thieves,” Kathryn
McCauley said. Michael and Kathryn have also incorporated casual call outs for people who may have left their houses or holiday homes and forgotten things like turning off the sprinkler system, or shutting the back door. “We realised the business could not only benefit people with holiday homes in the area, but also be a great service for the elderly, disabled and busy professionals,” Michael said.
Michael, Kathryn and their sons Tom and AJ moved down at the start of the year and are looking forward to living their lives in Ocean Grove. “I have been surfing down this way for 16 years and love Ocean Grove and 13th Beach. We love living here. The people in the community are very friendly and welcoming and there are lots of young families,” Michael said.
Expansion sits well with Store and More OCEAN Grove’s Store and More has nearly doubled in size since opening five years ago. In the past 12 months, the expansion has seen 210 extra storage units and 25 extra caravan spaces. Father and son duo, Kerry and Brent Hayes, own both the Ocean Grove and Torquay businesses, with Ocean Grove now being the bigger of the two.
“We’re set for summer. We have lots of special offers and we’re really looking forward to meeting more people and looking after them and continue creating good will,” Ocean Grove manager Dee O’Hara said. With demand causing the expansion, Dee explained how the way people are living is changing. “People are living in
apartments so don’t have the space to store their belongings. In Ocean Grove, there are so many new homes so people come to us to store their items temporarily between moving house. We cater for both long and short term storage space,” Dee said. For more information, call the Ocean Grove branch on 5256 2992.
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“I liked doing freestyle – I had to dive down and pick up a ring with my goggles on,” Gus.
“It was really fun swimming in the pool – my favourite stroke is freestyle,“ Isla.
“I liked how we learnt to do floating on you back without a board,” Maeve.
Preps swim up a storm in own pool
www.oceangrovevoice.com Axel and Max (pictured left) have smiles that match their sandcastle's while Amy (pictured right) makes some impressive sand stars. Year six girls Agnes, Elyssa, Isobel, Phoebe and Hannah (pictured below) show off their sand sculpture.
Our Lady Star of the Sea spent a day at Ocean Grove main beach last week. The beach day is an annual event where students make sand sculptures, take part in competitions, play games and enjoy lunch together.
OCEAN Grove Primary School prep and grade one classes just finished a twoweek swimming program in the school pool. “The kids have loved every minute of it! The weather has ranged from 30 degrees and sunny… down to 15 degrees with hail and wind,” teacher Ryan Baltetsch said.
School concert goes back to the 1980s
Our Lady Star of the Sea held its annual end of year concert last Thursday evening. “Each class performed to an '80s theme, which was a hit with the audience,” Sharon Lane from Star of the Sea said. The prep class also put on a nativity scene for the audience.
Amy Muir plays her part in the nativity scene.
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Do your own thing Most of us think of retirement as a time of freedom to ‘do our own thing’. For many it’s an opportunity to seek fresh challenges in a different area of paid or unpaid work, learn new skills, help others or take up studies. Others travel or get fit to enjoy what may be as many years out of the workforce as those in it. Find your direction for retirement by planning for your
whole future lifestyle, not just for your finances. Why plan? Planning gives you the best chance of achieving the financial security and lifestyle you would like in the years ahead. It also helps you take control of your own life. Do it when you are healthy and independent and can make well-informed decisions.
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A youth club for seniors in the Grove Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove OCEAN Grove Senior Citizens Club in The Terrace offers a venue to make new friends. If you are 55 years old and over, feel free to come and join everyone on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for carpet bowls or snooker.
Alternatively you might like to play “500� cards on Thursday or bingo on Fridays - or just sit around and have a chat and a cup of tea. Whatever your fancy, give the centre a call on 5255 2966 and they will explain all of their activities.
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Dorothy Small and Joy O'Hare Diana, Beryl and Emily enjoy the Christmas lunch.
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It's party time for seniors THE festivities of Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club annual Christmas party carried on last Tuesday. Lunch, entertainment and plenty of chatter filled the clubrooms along The Terrace, marking the end of the year. “Our goal for next year is to be even bigger and better and we'd like to see more people down at the club. It’s a great way to be involved in the
FEAST: Ron Sudden, Eileen Shepard, Faye McDonald, Dorothy McWhillny, Hazel McQuat, Helen Heard and Mariee Etchwlls lap up the Christmas cheer.
community,” president Kevin Callinan said on the day. Lunch was provided by locals Len and Roberta from Bellarine Catering who happily served members a delightful Christmas meal. Songs were performed by Ron Sudden. “The day was lovely. Ron’s music was great, dinner was delicious, a perfect end to the year,” Mariee Etchells said.
John Rule, Dianne Sapwell and Joy Curtis (pictured above left); Michelle, Helen and Alex (pictured above); and Lisa Snowden, Norma Hunt and Velda Willis (pictured left)
Ron Wheeler, Kevin Callinan and Don Heard (pictured above) and Silvia, Chris and Peg (pictured left)
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Remembering our departed loved ones CHRISTMAS can be a joyful time when several generations of family come together to celebrate the season and reflect on the year. There can also be difficult times when family who have experienced the loss of a partner, parent or grandparent in the year, or the decline of their parents’ health, are faced with the changed dynamics of this Christmas. Preparation for both these scenarios is important. The loss of a cherished parent, spouse or grandparent is sharply felt at this time. Rituals of remembrance, the telling
of stories, the sharing of objects and memories at the Christmas table can all be powerful actions that remind us of the life of the elder and be a way of passing on his or her legacy to the next generations. When there may have been painful or difficult family relationships with the deceased person, it is still important for each family member to find some way to let go of past emotions, acknowledge the death and life of the person and develop their own path into the future. The other scenario is when
parents or grandparents are still alive, but the Christmas gathering highlights to relatives or family who may not have seen them all year that their health has deteriorated. They may be physically or mentally declining, or struggling with health and home, and observation of this can raise the anxiety of family members significantly. Conflict can sometimes result over what help or action is needed for them. Firstly just celebrate Christmas together. Find ways to decrease stress and noise, spend time with them, don’t
judge, just enjoy. Then at a later point, take the time to calmly share your concerns and ask how they are coping. Look for information about resources and community supports to share with them as you jointly explore ways to support their independence or increase the help required. Kindness and compassion are underrated in the glitz of Christmas…so perhaps let’s just slow down and be kind. F McAloon LifeSpan Consultancy
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Tennis celebration fun
OCEAN Grove Tennis Club has been very busy celebrating Christmas during the last week. It held a Christmas party at the club with many members and their families coming along. It was a record turnout with children enjoying the jumping castle, and also picking up a racquet to have a hit with their friends. In the distance a rumbling noise stopped everyone in their tracks as Santa arrived on a motorbike. Santa had treats for all of the children as he listened to their Christmas wish lists. A delicious dinner
was served and then it was time for the entertainment. Allan and Paul James played Guitar and sang this year to accompany the vocals of Graeme Schmidt and Kylie Thomas. It was a lovely evening as the kids swayed candles and sang with their families, and a great way to start our break for the summer season. Never fear, there are tennis activities happening over summer including a Country Week tournament in Warrnambool. Many juniors and seniors have their names down to come along
to Warrnambool this year. It is a weeklong tournament hosted by Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club. It is held from January 6 to 10 and many OGTC families stay locally and socialise in the evenings, after playing during the days. For more information on this event, contact Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club as teams need to be submitted by 30 December. Also, early in the New Year, Ocean Grove Tennis Club is hosting a Racquetworks Junior Masters Series Tournament with thanks to
Julie Golightly. All juniors are welcome to sign up to play this great event on February 9, the first tournament in a group that rotate around the Geelong. Here are the results from Saturday December 14. Section 2 Girls played at Geelong Lawn against their White team and won 2,19 -4,29. Steph Golightly and Anna Williams won their singles and then teamed up to win their doubles. The girls are now 6th on the ladder. Section 5 Boys hosted Drysdale and won 6,36 - 0,10.
Bronze for Liam
YOUNG Surfside Primary School student Liam Mullen said a bronze medal in the long jump at the National Championships had exceeded his own expectations last month. The 12-year-old (pictured right) qualified for the School Sports Australia Athletics Event in Brisbane from November 22 to 27 after he won a silver medal at the state titles in the long jump under 13 age group. Liam bettered his previous best mark of 4.94 metres with a new personal best of 5.18 metres in Brisbane after six attempts. It was the first time the grade
six student had gone past the 5 metre mark. Although his goal was to gain 5.20 metres in the long jump, the opportunity to perform on the national stage and win a medal certainly overwhelmed young Liam. “I set a goal to get to state titles, not nationals,” a modest Liam told the Voice last week. “Yes the medal was a bonus.” Liam thanked his family for travelling with him to Brisbane and the support and encouragement of staff and fellow pupils at Surfside Primary School.
Anthony Wilkens, Sabastian Bouma, Joel McMahon and Andrew Douglass all won their singles and doubles. They are currently 2nd on the ladder. Section 7 Boys travelled to Leopold and won in a very close match 3,23 - 3, 32. Zane Beazley won his singles and doubles on the day and this win places them fourth on the ladder. Section 8 Mixed hosted Leopold and lost 1,12 - 5, 34. Brooke Vigilante won the only set of the day. They are second on the ladder. Section 9 Boys played at Drysdale and won 2,22 - 4,30. Ethan Franks and Marcus Halloran Lavelle won both their sets for the match and they are placed 2nd on the ladder. Section 10 hosted Grovedale Black and won 4,27 - 2,16. Liz Lowe and Emily Kehagias won their singles and doubles on the day. They are top of the ladder. Section 13 hosted St Mary's and won 6,36 - 0,8. Jaweria Shah, Natasha Miller and Alex Caldow won all of their sets and player 4 was a missing player. They are placed top of the ladder. Section 14 Boys Red travelled to nearby Point Lonsdale and lost 5,34 - 1,22. Jake Fry won the only set for Ocean Grove for the day with a couple of the other sets losing just 6-4. They are 3rd on the ladder. Section 14 Boys White Played Centre Court at their
Santa arrives on motorcycle 'sleigh'. home courts and lost in a thriller by just 1 game 3,28 - 3,27. Robert Mitten won both of his sets and both doubles sets were close. This team is 5th on the ladder. Section 15 Boys were at home against Centre Court and won 6,36 - 0,17 Sonny Levison, Perry Kottek, Robert Campbell and Scott Campbell all played very well to win every set. They are now 5th on the ladder. Section 18 Girls Red hosted Moolap at Home and won 5,35 - 1,18. Erica Crawford and Elli Campbell won all their sets to help secure this win. This team is placed 7th on the ladder. Section 18 Girls White travelled to Moolap and lost 6,36 – 0, 5 against a very strong Moolap side. A bit of an ordinary day for this team without a set won, but
every effort put in. They are currently 8th on the ladder. Section 20 Boys hosted Maude and won 5,34 – 1,14. Harry Mullen and Oliver Bowers won their sets 6-2, 6-0, 6-2 which helped the result greatly. They are 3rd. Section 22 Girls played at Wandana Heights and lost in a close match 4,31 – 2,26. Ruby Fry just hung in there to win her singles 5-6. They take 4th place on the ladder. Section 23 Boys hosted Wandana Heights at Home and lost by just two games 3,25 – 3, 27. Reese Bailey won both of his sets 6-2 on the day. They are placed 6th. Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ Facebook page for results, tips and more information.
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Momentum for pennant OCEAN Grove's Tuesday Pennant players have continued with their run of form and are making the most of the momentum they have started to gather. Division one keep powering on and leads the competition two games clear on top of the ladder. Back to back wins in the last two weeks have ensured they go into the break with only one loss. A tough away game at Leopold in round 10 saw victory come the way of the Grovers by a narrow six shots. Joan Tennent skipped her team of Adele Ryan, Kim McConville and Val Crumbie to the match winning 26-17 victory which was supported by Pat Virtue’s one-shot win . In the last match before the break Ocean Grove took on the dangerous Geelong West side. Not wanting to let their guard down the Grove side maintained the ascendency all day and recorded an all rinks up and 34 shot victory to add 16 points to the ladder total. Following up from a disappointing loss to Geelong Cement the second side division two looked to rebound against Highton at home. In a tight contest, in which there was never more than a handful of shots in the match all day, the home side was able to come back from being down with a few ends to play to secure their spot second on the ladder. Marg Meagher, Marg Dower, Brenda Anderson and fill in Skip for the day Kerri Simpson led the charge and proved to be the match
winner running away to a 30-17 rink win. This was pivotal in the overall margin as it enabled the remaining two teams to keep their game close and defend the overall lead with a couple of ends left. A strong finish saw the Grove side take 14 points and an overall win by 10 shots. Division four continued its struggle to find the consistent form which would see it climb the ladder. If this side can start 2014 like it finished this year, finals will come its way. A round 10 loss to Barwon Heads was backed up with their round 11 clash away to Highton. Going into that match as certain underdogs they all rallied together to record a much needed win and in the process take 14 of the available 16 points. Second on the ladder after round 11 is the story for the fourth side division five. Playing some very good bowls and in form, the fives will feature come finals time. Victories against Geelong and Barwon Heads in the past fortnight have locked it into the second spot just behind St Leonards. Eight wins from 11 matches is enough for the sixers to be sitting atop their division ladder also. With back to back wins and collecting 28 out of the possible 32 points, the team is flying. Judith Bradley keeps flying the flag and has her team of Peter Crammond, Mary Manifold/Dot Sutcliffe and Jenny Jarman in form with two great wins by 14 and 10 in her last two outings. Not great news for the girls
in side six but they will look to a change of fortune. With only one win to date so far they will be hoping their luck changes a little bit and can start recording a couple of wins. Premier Division find itself sitting in 3rd position on the ladder after suffering a two-shot loss at the hands of Queenscliff. Going into the match the winner would advance a game clear in second place but unfortunately for Ocean Grove it was not going to be them. Craig Hodges was the shining light with his team of Will Takurua, Ron Brown and Andrew Doyle leading the way with a sevenshot win. With a handful of ends remaining the match could of swung either way with the remaining three rinks all locked at level on their respective scoreboards. Queenscliff was able to hold its nerve as the game came to a close and steal the points. Struggling to find consistent form and momentum, combined with a winning formula division two will have its work cut out if it is to play any finals this year. Third side division three and fourth side division four have suffered back to back losses. Division three went to Highton and managed to score three points with a rink win to Tom Bramwell and a tie to Peter Jolley. Coming up against the top side Eastern Park was going to be a challenge and Eastern Park proved too good in this division walking away from Grove with 13 of 16 points.
GBR State Pairs Champions Kim McConville and Kerri Simpson. Division four remains in finals contention despite the ordinary fortnight on the greens and will look to the break as a chance to work out what has gone wrong and hopefully change the formulas to get back on the winners board in round 13. Fifth side division six got the majority of points against Clifton Springs in round 11 mainly due to the massive win from David Harvey, Brett McCalman, Alby Touwslager and skip Keith Hankin. They carded a match winning 3715 win. This got the team over the line with a 20-shot margin. The great work could not continue in a tough away game to Anglesea. Dropping the points on all rinks on the day Anglesea was too good. Martin VanDoren carried the hopes of his division eight side against Bannockburn and carded a great 33-17 result which was enough to lift the side to a win. A win and a loss to division nine and 11 still have both sides in the top four. Derrick
Humphrey team of Rob Rocket Rodoni, Jill Grigg and Graeme Constable tore their opposition apart to register a 24-shot rink win and in the process earn themselves King of the Rinks for round 11. Shirley Crichton’s team earned the prize for round 12 with a ten shot margin in division nine, which was enough to get the side over the line against Highton. Kerri Simpson and Kim McConville have recorded Ocean Grove’s first Geelong Bowls Region title for the season after taking out the GBR State Pairs Championship. The match held at Geelong Bowls Club saw the pair take on Bannockburn's Janine Maryful and Lyn Blake in the final. In a classy match that went end for end the Ocean Grove sisters took the final 23-18. Kim and Kerri will now venture to Bendigo in April to take on all the other region winners in the State Championship.
WIN A 13TH BB CALENDAR
THE new 13th Beach Boardrider Calendar is out - and Voice readers have a chance to win it. For five years now local photographer Gary Stephens has been putting together the calendars of best shots as way of raising funds for the local shortboard club. This year he's been ably assisted by another local snapper. If you know his name you could win one of these must-have 2014 calendars. Email your answer to the Voice at news@ oceangrovevoice.com by January 5. Good luck.
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Star ironman in town MARK HEENAN
CHAMPION Ironman Zane Holmes will light up Ocean Grove main beach on Saturday January 4 with a program to encourage more juniors to take up the sport of surf lifesaving. Holmes, 32, a five times Nutri-Grain Ironman Series Champion and a dual World Ironman Champion, heads to Ocean Grove for the Victorian event of the Medibank Wave Warriors next month with kids eight to 14 years from surf lifesaving clubs across Australia competing on the day. Medibank Wave Warriors Junior Challenge is designed to mirror the famous
Kellogg’s Ironman series and promote further development for junior lifesavers in the sport. Holmes said it was the first time an event like this had been organised in Victoria. “The event started four years ago and we started with one event in Wollongong (in NSW) and slowly built it up and have gone into four states,” Holmes said. The Ocean Grove competition is the third event in the Medibank Wave Warriors Junior Challenge schedule with the other events being held on the Gold Coast, Perth and Sydney. The Medibank Wave Junior Challenge event coincides on the same day as the running of the Rip
to River event. Although Holmes resides on the Gold Coast, the retired Ironman champion is no stranger in competing along Victoria’s coastline. Holmes, current owner of Dolphin Surf Craft which is considered one of the World's top manufacturers of Surf Lifesaving equipment, said it had been a delight to compete in Victoria, especially the Surf Coast. “I have competed at Ocean Grove a couple of times, also at Torquay and down at Lorne,” Holmes said. “I have competed in Victoria a few times and always did really well – it holds a special place for me.” Zane Holmes will be at Ocean Grove main beach in the New Year.
Lauren Clark and Emma Mooney of the youth program Read the Play.
PICTURE: Progressive PR
SLSC on board to read the play A YOUTH program aimed at raising awareness and addressing the health and well-being of young people was introduced last week at Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. The Read the Play program, which has also been delivered at the Ocean Grove Football and Netball Club, teaches
young people how to recognise the signs and symptoms for mental health, drugs and alcohol. Three sessions with the assistance of a trained health professional to help deliver a games evening, were held at the Ocean Grove SLSC. Read the Play Manager, Emma Mooney, said it
was great the SLSC was on board. “We were approached by the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club basically asking us to give it a go,” Mooney said. “The biggest thing we are trying to do is to destigmatise and teach people how to look after a mate.
“That is the biggest thing within sporting clubs as statistically often the people who are in trouble will turn to their friends first. The program, which has been running for the last eight years, is involved in football and netball clubs across the wider Geelong region.
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Tough start a challenge says coach Grubbers get early test with games against both grand finalists in first three rounds
MARK HEENAN
OCEAN Grove playing coach Shane Jack concedes a ‘tough start’ to his team's 2014 BFL campaign will be a great test after the release of next season’s draw. The Grubbers face 2013 BFL grand finalists Queenscliff (round two) and Drysdale (round three) in the first three rounds and will commence their season with an away task against Newcomb in round one. AFL Barwon announced the 2014 Bellarine Football League fixture earlier this month. Jack said home fixtures against Queenscliff and Drysdale will give the Grubbers an early
reading into how well his players are tracking. “You are going to know where you are at after the first four rounds,” Jack told the
"I am glad we have got a tough run first up..." Shane Jack Voice. “We have done a lot of fitness work. “We are going to have three practice matches leading into the season. “I am glad we have got a tough run first up.” Among the features of the 2014 draw will be a night match against Torquay in round four at Spring Creek Reserve and the traditional
Battle of the Bridge clashes Barwon Heads will be played in rounds six and 14. Ocean Grove will play three of its last five matches at home to wrap up 2014. MEANWHILE Ocean Grove Football Club concluded its prechristmas training last week. The Grubbers will re-commence their pre-season training on Wednesday January 29 after the Australia Day long weekend. “Going back to training then (after Australia Day) will give us a good month and a half before our first practice match,” Jack said.
Ocean Grove Football/Netball Club 2014 draw ROUND 1 vs NEWCOMB (away; 5 April) ROUND 2 vs QUEENSCLIFF (home; 12 April) ROUND 3 vs DRYSDALE (home; 19 April) ROUND 4 vs TORQUAY (away; 26 April – night game) ROUND 5 vs MODEWARRE (home; 3 May) ROUND 6 vs BARWON HEADS (away; 10 May) ROUND 7 vs PORTARLINGTON (home; 17 May) INTERLEAGUE ROUND Bellarine vs Casey Kardinia (24 April) ROUND 8 vs GEELONG AMATEUR (away; 31 May) ROUND 9 vs ANGLESEA (away; 7 June) ROUND 10 vs NEWCOMB (home; 14 June) ROUND 11 vs DRYSDALE (away; 21 June) ROUND 12 vs TORQUAY (home; 28 June) ROUND 13 vs PORTARLINGTON (away; 5 July) LEAGUE BYE (12 July) ROUND 14 vs BARWON HEADS (EJ Whitten Rivalry Round; home; 19 July) ROUND 15 vs GEELONG AMATEUR (home; 26 July) ROUND 16 vs QUEENSCLIFF (away; 2 August) ROUND 17 vs ANGLESEA (home; 9 August) ROUND 18 vs MODEWARRE (away; 16 August)
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Combine clear in third before break Sam Harper (above left) and Harry Unkenstein (above right) in action for Grove.
Young Grubbers taste sweet victory OCEAN Grove under 17s lost the toss and bowled, getting Wallington 6/94 with James Teague 2/13 and Mitch Lindquist 1/6. They then went in for a bat and made 1/113 with a contribution from Harry Walker on 40 retired and Tom Beasley, who made 29. In under 15s Ocean Grove won the toss, sending Grovedale in to bat. The Grubbers got Grovedale 4/77 with an awesome effort by Lachlan Hooper, who took 2/0 off three overs, alongside Connor Harvey
with 1/3. They then made 2/105 with Sam Harper (32 retired) and Harry Unkenstein (26 retired) playing well. The under 13 Norquay Swans lost the toss and Geelong City decided to have a bowl. The Swans got 7/156 with Flynn Hardiman 32 not out and Noah Cunningham 24. They then had a bowl, getting Geelong City 7/147 with Hardiman 2/12 and Alex Warner 1/9. It was a close match and the Swans came out of it triumphant. The under 13 Grubbers
had yet another home match at Connewarre, this time against Highton. The Grubbers won the toss and decided to have a bat, getting 4/103 with Bailey Le Maistre making 23 retired and Charlie Walter 21 retired. They then went in for a bowl, getting Highton all out for 91 with Hayden Ewart taking 3/11, Bryce Dunell 2/4 and Noah de Bruijn 2/8. It was a good win for the Grubbers and they deserved it.
Under 17 Everett Collendina/Queenscliff vs East Belmont The Combine travelled to Winter Reserve No 2 to take on an East Belmont outfit also on 18 points and sitting equal third with the Cobra/ Coutas in this one day clash. It would appear that no team will be able to catch the rampaging Bannockburn Bulls who are way out on top on an incredible 44 points, so a win for the Combine would put it a game clear in third in a red hot battle for the final three spots. Queenscliff/Collendina captain Darcy Pearson won the toss and elected to bat. Pearson opened with Jesse Livermore but it was a shakey start. Livermore and Byron Taylor departed cheaply and the visitors needed some stability from Michael Philp, and he didn't let the team down, putting on a stabilising partnership with Pearson. Pearson retired on 41 with Philp contributing 20. Thomas Kidd made a valuable 16 and Thomas Saunders was retired after a well made 41. After 27.4 overs, would a score of 6/141 be enough? Philp and Tom Caddy opened the bowling and while being reasonable, the East Belmont openers got off to a very solid start. The home side made it to 2/60 and was looking good. All-rounder Philp and Liam
McManus got the vital breakthroughs. The rest of the wickets were shared at at regular intervals. Caddy and Corey Pfeiffer took one each, Saunders bowled well taking two and Byron Taylor was the standout with a fine 3/33. East Belmont as all out for 130. This was a good test for the Ash McDonald– coached side going into the Christmas break. Under 15 Douglas Collendina/Queenscliff vs Marshall The Cobra/Coutas have had a great season, only being defeated once. Marshall won the toss and put the Combine in. This would prove to be a mistake as the strong and deep batting line up commenced a ruthless destruction of the Marshall attack. Conor McNearney 35 (retired) and Rohan Jarvie 32 (retired) got the Cobra/ Coutas off to a great start being well backed up by Sam Allen 32 (retired), w i c k e t k e e p e r- c a p t a i n Lachlan Stott 31 (retired), Darcy Conlan 18 not out and Josh Sagor 10 to get to 1/183 off 30 overs. Marshall made it through its 30 overs for the loss of three wickets but could only make 61 runs. Seamus Spanner took 2/10 and Ryan McNearney 1/7. The Combine will enjoy Christmas lunch knowing
that they go into the break four points clear in second place and back on the winner's list. Under 15 D'Arcy Collendina vs Alexander Thompson Murray The so far undefeated Collendina travelled to South Barwon No 3 for this much anticipated one-day clash. The Cobras hold top spot on the ladder with their opponents sitting one game behind in second. The home team won the toss and batted. They made a reasonable total of 8/104 of 29 overs. Sam Beasley and Logan Taylor opened the bowling, conceding eight runs off six overs between them with Beasley taking 1/4. Michael Smith and Craig Goodger also took one wicket each with Nathan Pearson taking 2/6 of three overs. The main destroyer, however, was Ronan Healy who took a magnificent 3/13. The batting each game so far has been strong from the Cobras. The downside of this strength is that some middle and lower order batsmen were in need of some valuable time in the middle in a pressure game situation rather than just honing their skills in the nets. The batting order was a lot different than normal with Sam Walsh and Charlie Sprague opening. They got
Collendina off to a solid start with an opening stand of 24. Walsh (11) was first to go and with several other batsmen getting starts, the total looked within reach. Sprauge (12), Ethan Reeves (16), Smith (12) and Craig Goodger(16) got the Cobras close but agonisingly short in a nail biter. The Cobras finished on 7/101 off 29 overs. Alexander Thomson now join the Cobras on top of the ladder. Under 13 Royce. Collendina vs St Josephs Mullen The Cobras started well by winning the toss and electing to bat. Jake Powe and Joseph Nagle opened and the start was solid. Cam Egan, Ross Symonds, William Owen all played well and was capped off with a fine 13 from Rory Monteith. The Cobras made it to 6/79 off 26 overs. Kobe Annand and Jake Powe got the bowling off to a good start conceding only six runs between them with Annand taking one wicket. The only other wicket takers were Louis Beal and Matthew Stanic. The Cobras, however, conceded 51 extras, which is too many at any level of cricket and was the difference with St Josephs making it to 3/108. Coach Gary Egan will be able to feel the side is getting closer to that breakthrough victory.
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Hyland slays 'Dina A MASTERFUL hundred from Barwon Heads’ batsman Lewy Hyland proved the catalyst in his side’s A grade 123-run victory one-day victory over Collendina on Saturday December 21. Hyland smashed 136 during his side’s imposing total of 5/281 from 40 overs after Barwon Heads batted first. Hyland, who was involved in a century opening partnership with Billy Pelham (59), was the star with the bat from the home side’s win. In reply, Collendina was bowled for 158 in 35 overs. The heavy loss saw Collendina, which has won two games for the season, fall to ninth place on the A grade ladder.
The Cobra bowlers took a pounding from Hyland’s batting heroics on the smaller confines at RT Fuller Oval at Barwon Heads Village Park. James Rock was the leading wicket-taker for Collendina with his figures of 3/65 from eight overs. Six Cobra batsmen made starts but failed to go on with a big score. Opener Richie Peters top scored with 29. The win gave Barwon Heads' finals hopes a boost after seven rounds. The Gulls sit on four wins and three losses. IN B grade, Barwon Heads extended its dominance over the Cobras with a 39-run victory at Collendina Recreation Reserve.
Batting first, the visitors compiled a below par score of 7/159 from their 40 overs, with Collendina bowlers Daniel Worn, 2/27, and Dave Treharne, 2/23, claiming two wickets apiece. Barwon Heads fought back with the ball dismissing the home side for only 120 in 32 overs. IN C grade, Collendina 1 (8/148) lost to Barwon Heads (233) by 85 runs at Barwon Heads. Mark Paisley was the star with the bat with his innings of 93 for Barwon Heads. Portarlington cruised to a 177-run victory over Collendina 2 in their C grade one-day clash at Bellarine Secondary College Ocean Grove
campus. Batting first, Portarlington compiled 5/281 from its 40 overs, while Collendina 2 was bowled out for only 83. In D grade, St Leonards recorded a six-wicket win over Collendina at Len
Trewin Reserve. Batting first, the Cobras were dismissed for only 92 from only 38.2 overs, while in reply St Leonards won with six wickets to spare to finish at 4/100 after 27 overs.
Logan Taylor (pictured bowling) was a bright light in Collendina's A grade bowling effort on Saturday. The youngster took two wickets, but the Cobras were powerless to stop Lewy Hyland (pictured at the nonstriker's end, batting) who made 136 for Barwon Heads. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
Richie Peters top scored in A grade with 29.
Helen Jones sends down a delivery against Barwon Heads C grade on Saturday. The Cobras didn't come away with the points,though as Mark 'Snags' Paisley (pictured batting) made 93 and helped his side win the game.
Cobras stay in touch AN inspired b o w l i n g performance from Collendina A grade captain Jye Hearps and Andy Higgins helped the side achieve victory in its two-day clash against Anglesea on Saturday December 14. Chasing 212 for victory Anglesea was dismissed for only 128 in 70 overs, falling 73 runs short of the Collendina’s first day score of 211 at Collendina Recreation Reserve. Hearps claimed the figures of 4/49 from 29 overs with seven maidens, while Higgins was equally impressive with his spell of 5/50 from 28 overs with 10 maidens. Hearps praised
his fellow new-ball partner Higgins for his five-wicket haul and helping pressure the Anglesea batsmen. Hearps and Higgins have combined for 27 wickets this season. “Higgo (Higgins) has been bowling really well, he is obviously young and fit and always puts his hand up and always wants to keep bowling,” Hearps told the Voice. “We sort of not wanted to take our foot off the throttle or off the throat of the opposition.” Tyron Norman was the major shining light for the visitors with his innings of 70. In fact nine Anglesea
HOWZAT?: bowler Andy Higgins, wicket-keeper Leigh Keast and 1st slip Richie Peters appeal for an lbw decision against Anglesea. batsmen failed to indicated how even ladder, and with which two weeks reach double figures the BPCA A grade a win this week ago I would have with the bat. competition was. (against Barwon laughed if someone Hearps said his “I had a look at the Heads), so who had said that, given side’s win over ladder for the first knows, potentially we only had one Anglesea, a top time in a long time we might be in or win at that stage,” four contender, the other day at the just out of the finals Hearps said.
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Opener smacks brave century But Grove still falls well short of Drysdale's 298
MARK HEENAN A TERRIFIC hundred from Grubber veteran Dean Gills was not enough to save Ocean Grove from defeat against BPCA A grade ladder leaders Drysdale on Saturday December 14. Gills played a lone hand with his superlative innings of 121 after his side was chasing 299 for victory after Drysdale compiled an imposing score of 298 on day one. Apart from Gills’ brilliant solo effort, the home side could only muster another 84
runs as Ocean Grove was dismissed for a disappointing 205 from 60.1 overs. Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron said it was a brilliant knock by Gills, who has scored two centuries this season. “Great personal effort by Dean (Gills) and it was one of his great knocks,” Cameron said. At 3/28 the Grubbers were staring down the barrel of a big loss before Gills shared a fourth wicket 75-run partnership stand with Peter Hart (22).
STAR: Dean Gills made 121 in round six. Cameron mentioned it was a great fight back from his team after losing three early wickets, but agreed Drysdale’s bowlers proved too dominant for his middle order and tail. “To fight back from 3/28, and to get 3/100 we had a glimmer of hope,” Cameron said. “Unfortunately our middle order and tail didn’t contribute anywhere near as much as they have been and we were soundly beaten.” Hawk bowler Jack Jenkins, who claimed 3/16 from 10 overs and took
five maidens, made early inroads on the Grubbers’ top order. Drysdale medium pacer Cameron Clayton helped cleaned up Ocean Grove’s tail with his impressive figures 5/39 from 8.5 overs. MEANWHILE Dean Gills believes Drysdale, along with Barrabool, deserve to be equal favourites for this season’s A grade title. Drysdale and Barrabool were both undefeated after six rounds. “We have played Barrabool and Drysdale
PICTURE: ALAN BARBER in successive weeks – I would say both of them are the top two (teams) to catch at the moment,” Gills said. Gills agreed his 121 against the Hawks was one of his better innings to date and it follows on from his 112 not out against Portarlington in round one this season. “It is absolutely (the best I have hit them) this season, so I don’t think I have made two hundreds before Christmas for a very long time,” Gills said.
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David Bate (pictured left) missed out with the bat for Ocean Grove against Wallington on Saturday. The left-hander made five, but the Grubbers still won in a tight contest. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
Hodgson leads the way in win MARK HEENAN
WICKET: Wallington A grade celebrates a wicket against Ocean Grove on Saturday.
ENTERPRISING: Wallington batsman Robbie Drever plays an interesting shot. Drever made 13 before he fell caught-and-bowled by young paceman Robert Procter.
OUT: Ocean Grove A grade opener Adam Spiby can't contain his disappointment at being given out lbw for two against Wallington on Saturday. Wallington wicket-keeper Ben Atkinson is pleased, though.
A SUPERB unbeaten knock from A grade wicket-keeper batsman Mitch Hodgson helped Ocean Grove to a narrow one-day win over a competitive Wallington on Saturday. Winning the toss and electing to bat first at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve, Wallington compiled a challenging total of 8/175 from 40 overs. In reply, Ocean Grove won with two overs to spare and finished at 7/178 at the end of 38 overs with Hodgson the star with his unbeaten 78. Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron praised Hodgson for his batting heroics late in the innings after Wallington had the home side on the ropes at 7/133. Needing a further 43 runs for victory, Hodgson and Cameron (14 not out) shared in a valuable eighthwicket 45-run partnership to guide the home side to win. “Our chase didn’t start well at all and Mitch Hodgson was the one that put his hand up and won the game for us,” Cameron said. “He batted really positively for his confidence to be out there hitting the winning runs.” Inspirational Grubber opener Dean Gills, a stand-out performer so far, chipped in with a fine 43 earlier in the innings and took his season's tally to 369 runs at an average of 73.80. Wallington’s Dane WiseGraham was outstanding for the visitors. He claimed 3/22 from eight overs and made 23 with the bat Wallington also had
serviceable contributions from Ben Atkinson (36) and all-rounder Damien Biemans (39), while Dan Roddis, 2/43, Lucas Cameron, 2/29 and Rob Proctor, 2/41, were the leading wicket takers for the Grubbers. Ocean Grove’s win over the Wallabies has put its finals aspirations back on track as the it heads into the Christmas break in fourth position on the A grade ladder. Cameron said winning games early in 2014 was important in one of the most even A grade competitions in recent memory. “Very tight in the race for third and fourth (position), hopefully we can push on in the new year and build up some momentum for another finals campaign,” Cameron said. IN B grade, it was a more lopsided result as Ocean Grove cruised to a 105-run victory over the Wallabies. Corey Buxton was the leading run scorer with his innings of 43 after Ocean Grove made 183. In reply Wallington made only 78 in 36 overs, Ocean Grove bowlers David Turner (3/13), and Thomas Kent (3/18), took three wickets apiece. In C grade, Pat Kuipers smashed his way to 126 in Ocean Grove’s massive 233-run win over Wallington. Batting first, the Grubbers made 9/342 with Kuipers and Alan Bate (76) sharing in a 175-run opening wicket partnership, while Reece Noble made 62. In reply Wallington made 109. IN D grade, Wallington (175) defeated Ocean Grove 1 (149) by 36 runs, while Jan Juc (4/153) defeated Ocean Grove 2 (8/136) by four wickets.
Sport Ocean Grove
MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove runner Michael Low is confident of a good showing at next week’s Home Hardware & Timber Rip to River event after choosing not to defend his Bells Bash title. Low, 34, who moved to Ocean Grove earlier this year, won’t race at the Bells Bash event in Jan Juc on Friday January 3 as it clashes with the Rip to River the next day. In January this year, Low won the 4km Bells Bash in a time of 12 minutes and 33 seconds. He said supporting the local sand-based fun run in his home town meant more to him. “When it comes down being on the same weekend and now being an Ocean Grove resident and that I had choose between the two, it would be pretty worthwhile to support the one down here,” said Low, who will
compete in the 5km event on January 4. “Being realistic I don’t think you can do one well and the other one would be a bit of battle. “It is a little bit to do with loyalty and also the fact that other family and friends will be down here around that time. “It is nice after the race to catch up and maybe have a coffee and have breakfast.” Low, who missed last year’s event in Ocean Grove, finished second at the 5km 2011 Rip to River event in a time of 16 minutes and 29 seconds. Low, who works as a primary school teacher and is the husband of local runner Kristen Wyatt, will be a father for the first time in 2014. The day begins with the main 10km Rip to River classic that commences at 8am at Point Lonsdale, while the 4km Ripper Nipper Beach Fun Run starts at 8.30am at Ocean
Michael Low Grove Main Beach. The 5km event starts at 8.30am, the race Low will compete in, at Ocean Grove main beach. You can register for the 2014 Rip to River at http://www.riptoriver. oceangroveslsc.asn.au. Entries can be lodged on Friday January 3 between 2pm and 6pm at Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. Results and pictures of the Home Hardware & Timber Rip to River will appear in the next edition of the Ocean Grove Voice.
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All smiles as Grubbers roar back into finals contention OCEAN Grove's A grade victory against Wallington on Saturday has put it back into the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association top four. The Grubbers go into the Christmas break on three wins and three losses. For all the action, see page 63.
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