LINKING THE TWO OCEAN GROVES
Dec 26 2012-Jan 8, 2013
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A merry old time in Grove OCEAN Grove has been wrapping up for the Christmas hol’s with break up parties across the town. From the tennis club to Rotary, and from work functions to senior citizens lunches, the town has been getting in the festive spirit. Many of those events are covered in this edition of the Voice. Be sure to send in reports and pictures of your own celebrations next week. With the good weather comes the need to be vigilant elsewhere. Much of Victoria has already
been on a total fire ban at the weekend. The CFA has been advising people living in areas of fire risk to work out and activate a bushfire plan, whether they are staying in Ocean Grove or taking a trip down to Wye River. Of course, just to state the obvious, don’t leave kids and pets in cars. The Ocean Grove Voice wishes its readers, contributors and advertisers a fantastic fortnight. Be safe and have a happy new year.
Pictured left: Lachlan Osborn and Alyssa Dickeson at Ocean Grove Tennis Club’s Christmas break up party.
SUNNY DAYS A SUNNY start and forecast for the holiday season will be welcomed by businesses in Ocean Grove. Visitors appear to have made an early start to their holidays with the town already thronging in the weekend ahead of Christmas. After a couple of ‘ordinary’ summers the town is ready to enjoy a few consistent weeks of fine weather.
Time will tell whether that converts to ringing tills but rising mercury usually translates into a bigger influx of tourists, whether they are here for the day or the month. Anecdotally, event organisers tell us that the weather needs to be within a particular range to benefit them. For example, on January 5 we have the Tranquility Fair. If it’s too hot
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people tend to steer towards the beach, if it’s too cold they may not linger as long. Do you run a business in Ocean Grove? Do you measure your sales against sunny days? Or do you have plans B and C that take advantage of whatever Victoria throws at us? Let us know at news@ oceangrovevoice.com.
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Survey starting to BEAR fruit
OCEAN Grove businesses celebrated after the completion of stage one in a project aimed at strengthening the local economy. The Business Expansion
and Retention project (BEAR) saw volunteer’s interview 60 business owners in Ocean Grove with the task of examining local trade and commerce and what’s working and
what doesn’t. “The point was to uncover what actually helps and what hinders the running of businesses in the local area,” said Helen Butteriss President of the Ocean Grove Business Association. “The results were showcased during an event at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club where over 70 people turned out to celebrate the release of surveys.” Helen said the variety of businesses provided a great representation of the business sector in Ocean
NEW Netball courts and lighting facilities are starting to take shape at the Shell Road Recreation Reserve. While the Ocean Grove Netball Club are not expected to start pre-season training until February at their new training and playing base at Shell Road, the new facility boasts four netball courts - two more than the existing base in Draper Street. Ocean Grove based councillor Jan Farrell said that Shell Road Recreation Reserve had been a hive of activity as Council continues to implement the reserve master plan. Cr Farrell said works at Shell Road Recreation Reserve, with the car park civil works now complete,
had been progressing on schedule. “The concrete has been poured for the new netball courts, and fencing is now underway,” Cr Farrell said. “The surfacing of the courts is scheduled for early February 2013, after the concrete has cured. “The light poles at the netball courts were installed (two weeks ago), making this a great area for our local netballers to hold their night training sessions. “Plus local footy players will be able to use the Shell Road oval for evening training, with 13 metre light posts also installed last week. “It’s pleasing to see the Shell Road Reserve Master Plan being implemented,
stage by stage. “I know once we have the funding for a pavilion, this will be a fantastic home ground for the local football, netball, soccer and cricket clubs.” The Shell Road Recreation Reserve Master Plan was developed as part of the overall Ocean Grove Sports Infrastructure Plan, which was adopted by Council in 2010. The plan aims to facilitate the relocation of Ocean Grove’s football, netball and cricket clubs, which are currently based at Memorial Reserve, to join the Surfside Waves Soccer Club, already on site at Shell Road. Shell Road Reserve has been identified as
Some of the local volunteers that took part in the BEAR survey.
Grove including home based businesses. “The program’s designed to strengthen local businesses through research, training, networking and promotion. This is one step in an already emerging action plan for Grove businesses,” she said. “Delegates from the Economic Department of City of Greater Geelong have initiated a meeting to assist with forming and prioritising the BEAR action plan for Ocean Grove.” Other recommended actions according to Helen
included the enhancement of the OGBA and development of better mechanisms for business advocacy. “Expanding the OGBA directory and developing a website focused on the Ocean Grove community, source local training opportunities for identified skills knowledge shortfalls,” she said. “And develop an Ocean Grove tourism and destination strategy.” For more information contact Helen at Helen. butteriss@whk.com.au.
Shell now shaping up Above: Ocean Grove junior netballers Bridey McElligott and Kate Hudson with Cllr Jan Farrell and Darren Cheeseman MP. Right, the new lights.
a key location for the development of new community infrastructure to cater for the growing population in Ocean Grove.
Bike busy GROVE’S main street had an early taste of the busier summer months when students from Ringwood Secondary College arrived. Student Sophie Green said the large group of year nine students were on a bike tour of the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsula. “So far Ocean Grove is really, really nice, a lot nicer then a lot of the other places we’ve stopped at,” she said. “We caught the ferry over from Sorrento and have been riding non-stop since.”
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Cops call for smart celebrations LOCAL police are urging Grover’s to stay smart over the festive season. targeting underage drinking and drink drivers. Acting Sergeant Tim Kirwan of Bellarine Police said New Year’s Eve celebrations on the front beach have often been troublesome in relation to alcohol and underage drinking and they would crack down on problems. “We always have an operation where we
bring police down from Melbourne and Geelong to ensure adequate numbers and we will be doing the same again this year,” he said. “This allows us to ensure patrols on the beach during New Year’s Eve and early in the morning. We cover the hot spots and CBD as drinking in the street is strictly prohibited and enforced.” Senior Constable Chris Anderson said over the summer months police
will also be targeting drink drivers with operation RAID currently in affect. “We are removing and targeting alcohol impaired drivers which will be ongoing from now until late January,” he said. “We’re going to be supported by the operational response unit in Melbourne so there will be more police down here over the busier months.” Police are also encouraging Grover’s to stay vigilant
locking vehicles this summer. “With regards to safety in general in Ocean Grove the biggest thing is theft from cars. Everyone needs to remember to remove valuables from vehicles or keep them away from view,” said Sgt T. Kirwan. “That’s going to be the biggest thing with more and more cars being parked down the main beach. It’s also the biggest issue down here at the moment.”
Representatives of the latest round of organisations awarded grants by Ocean Grove Community Enterprise.
What goes around... OCEAN Grove Community Enterprise has distributed nearly $100,000 back into local community groups and organisations. On December 12 the latest round of grants were handed out at Club Grove and OGCE chair Jon Mamonski said it was a remarkable achievement. “It’s a testimony to the strong sense of community within Ocean Grove. It’s fantastic to see our
capacity to help the community grow each year,” he said. “The enterprise is thrilled to be able to support such a wide range of community initiatives.” Bruce Ward, co-ordinator of the Men’s Shed, said they were ecstatic to receive $3,024 towards their organisation. “It’s going to help us provide additional storage space. Our main aim is to buy a container and other tools we’ve identified that we
need,” he said. “We’re really appreciative to the OGCE and Bendigo Bank for the assistance they’ve provided the past two years. They’ve contributed greatly to the development of the shed.” Grants were also received by Surfside Primary School, SES, Carols in the Park, Ocean Grove Tennis Club, Ocean Grove Netball Club, Ocean Grove Lions Club and Ocean Grove Business Association.
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Bad barbies beware WITH barbeques in abundance this festive seasons Fire Foundation is urging Grover’s to be fire smart. Cindy Harrison-Roberts Fire Safety Officer for Ocean Grove Brigade said there are several key tips to remember this summer. “Tourists staying in our local caravan parks will need to abide by the local park rules which can differ slightly from CFA’S rules.” she said. “No one’s allowed to burn off within the Fire Danger Period December 10 onwards. You need a CFA issued permit obtained through District Seven Headquarters North Geelong.” Cindy said before using barbecues especially if they haven’t been used for a while people should check and test the regulator lead on the barbecue. “Also check the lights to ensure they don’t leak. Always ensure the gas bottles are in date which should be stamped on the bottom of bottle,” she said. “If using hard fuel BBQ’s (Weber) please remember to make sure they are completely extinguished before disposing of. Always think, “Safety First.” For further information, go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au.
Boat info day AN information day will be held at the Ocean Grove Boat Ramp to encourage boat and water craft operators to use our waterways safely over summer. Barwon Coast will hold a community boating day on January 6 from 9am to 1pm.
Youngsters go to lengths for others TWO brave seven year olds cut off their long locks and donated their hair as part of Pantene Beautiful Lengths Campaign. Natalie Foley said Ella Dries and daughter Tylah Foley inspired Ocean Grove mother Beth Williamson to do the same. “Their bravery touched
not only their nanny who has breast cancer but the local community with Beth also choosing to donate her hair,” she said. “The hair will go towards making a free wig for a cancer patient. Not only that, the girls have also raised $1,300 for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation.”
Natalie said the girls were extremely grateful to Josie from Beautiful Hair for donating her time to cut all of their hair for free. They also thanked others that have given generously to the cause. Josie Reilly Beautiful Hair, Ella Dries, Tylah Foley and Beth Williamson.
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PROPERTY HOT Le Maistre Builders have recently moved their office to The Terrace, main street of Ocean Grove. Here’s what Mark Le Maistre had to say about it: “We feel extremely privileged to have our office in the main street along with so many excellent small business and companies. Along with our normal building/designing and construction services we also specialise in high end House and Land Packages and Townhouse Development. We are encouraging anyone that has had a chat to the agents but can’t find what they are after and are looking for property in prime position with views, to come in and see if we can match your needs to one of our prime locations or personally design your dream home to suit.
Alternatively if you have already purchased land and are interested in personalised design and construction process, we would love the opportunity to sit down and introduce you to the team at Le Maistre Builders and show you many examples of how easy and enjoyable building your home can be.”
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Bushtucker first for fair Last year’s fair enjoyed stunning weather.
The annual Tranquility Fair is fast approaching and among the various stalls and live music is a bush tucker first. Colin Atkins, President of the Ocean Grove Park, said that the exciting new food stall will give locals a chance to try something truly Australian. “We think it could be interesting. It will have kangaroo and emu and things like that and there’s also a
yabby stall so there’s going to be a bit of that local food available,” he said. “Everything’s all ready. We’re still continually getting requests for stall sites but we just aren’t able to offer any to anybody. We’ve sold out.” Also making their debut at the fair is Princess Planet, an original band comprising of local musos. “We’ve been to the Tranquility Fair and played with Steve McEwan
in a cover band but we’ve been here 12 years and never played as a band, so this will be a real treat for us,” vocalist/guitarist Chris Crook said. “Our singer Ros Crook plays in the cover band Shed Zeppelin. We’re all in various cover bands so it’s been a new project and really exciting to find a group of people to write and perform originals with.” Chris said so far the response to their sound has been really,
really good and they’ve all enjoyed contributing ideas and material. “Everyone’s put in songs and everyone sings so everyone has a go which is what’s so good about it,” he said. “We play a mixture of soul, rhythm and blues and funk and are really looking forward to the opportunity to play at the fair.” The Tranquility Fair is at Ocean Grove Park on Saturday January 5 from 10am to 4pm.
Man launches boat...and trailer...and car
A TRIP to the boat ramp turned out to be too eventful for one boat owner last Thurday. After possibly leaving the handbrake off, the boat was launched in ultra quick time and so was the car and trailer. The unusual recovery was carried out by Steve Campbell and the team at Cal Wise and Grove Motors who had to call in a scuba diver to hitch up the car and drag it back out.
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Fateful crossover between two towns - 16,672km apart
One hundred and 50 years of links Although the area that is Ocean Grove had been settled by the 1880s, it was the arrival of a team of Wesleyan ministers from the New Jersey coast that gave it a name and something of a legacy - including the controversial convenant governing the sale of alcohol in the town. Coincidentally, in the last fortnight Dale Whilden, president of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, which continues to own and govern their ‘dry town’, was visiting the Victorian Ocean Grove, while at the same time the Voice’s Alan Barber stopped by in the New Jersey version. Here we get some reflections from New Jersey’s Dale Whilden on his family’s visit. In the next edition Alan will share his experiences with our namesakes and how he discovered Bruce Springsteen and Woody Allen links to the town.
WE are from Ocean Grove, NJ, USA, had heard about Ocean Grove, Victoria, and, understanding our common founder, William Osbourne, deliberately wanted to come see our “sister town.” So, we planned a day of our vacation in Australia to fly through Melbourne so that we could drive down (albeit very briefly) to see your Ocean Grove. Your Ocean Grove is every bit as much a resort town as ours but definitely larger in area. Ours is built much closer to the beach so that our business district is just two blocks from the ocean and some of our residents simply walk across the street to be on the beach. Ocean Grove, Victoria has modernised everything through the years while Ocean Grove, NJ still has many homes that are Victorian in architecture and design. In fact, Ocean Grove, NJ is designated
Carol and Dr Dale Whilden and their son Jordan from the New Jersey Ocean Grove on their visit to our Ocean Grove.
as a US National Historic Site so that any exterior renovations must be done in accord with the original Victorian designs of the homes to keep that atmosphere intact. In fact, we have the largest number of Victorian homes within one square mile in the United States. Probably the other most notable difference is that we have also retained a vibrantly active Camp Meeting Association and our 7,000 seat Great
Auditorium (built 1894) so that in our summer season we host a variety of programs that draw vacationers from all across the eastern half of the USA. Nationally, and some internationally, known preachers speak in our Great Auditorium each Sunday, well known performers are there on Saturday nights, and a classical concert series is hosted in there on Thursdays and Saturdays.
We have other buildings as well that are used to conduct the Camp Meeting Association’s activities including a full range of youth programs for children ages 3 - 18, college age programs, sports camps and a lecture series. While I am the President of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, that is a volunteer position and dentistry is my occupation and my office is right in town in the business district. We were very pleased with the exceptionally friendly people in town who were very helpful in answering any questions we had (including those at the bookstore and library and the surf shop.) We were a little surprised that there was nothing architecturally or memorably left of the original founding of Ocean Grove, Victoria that we could detect.
In OG, NJ any business owner and most visitors would know a fair amount about our founding history. We were also surprised that there was no charge in the summer to go on the beautiful beach...that it was free! Along the coast of New Jersey, including Ocean Grove, there is a fee to get on to the beach, and in Ocean Grove it is $7/day or $60 for the summer. Our fees are needed as during our summer season the Camp Meeting Association hires 300-plus people to run our various programs and beach activities and the Camp Meeting Association, being a religious body, cannot collect and use tax money to run all its programs. Dr Dale Whilden is president of Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association in New Jersey.
The Voice’s Alan Barber in New Jersey’s Ocean Grove.
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A local mothers group recently held their Christmas party down on the Barwon River. Due to the limited amount reindeer, Santa took the local means of transport - a kayak. Pictures: DAVID BIANCO
State view - Lisa Neville MP Wallington Primary School Congratulations to the students in Grade 3/4J at Wallington Primary School for coming equal second in the Australian Recycled Cartonboard national school’s competition. This is a fantastic achievement and I know the students and teachers involved will be very excited to see their slogan “Buy Recycled First” used in the national campaign in the future. 2012 Relay for Life This year’s Relay for Life Cancer Council event,
Voice at Wye River We all know we don’t need to travel far to find a little piece of paradise. Locals Jesse Sutton and Bridget Taylor are pictured on holiday at Wye River.
the second held in Ocean Grove, was another great success and I was delighted to again participate and officially start the Relay. This is an important annual event that celebrates life and the wonderful role of carers and families, and is also an opportunity to remember and honour all those we have lost. Congratulations to all involved, particularly Sue Berry, Leslie Ridgeway and all the dedicated Volunteers, and thanks to the many local businesses that generously supported the event.
Bellarine Police I have again raised in Parliament the issue of police staffing on the Bellarine Peninsula which is of increasing concern to local residents, businesses and tourism operators. In particular, I have questioned the decision that has been made not to follow the normal practice of the past decade of doubling the numbers of police during the busy summer months. Previously I raised these issues with the Minister for Police and Emergency Services in Parliament and in his response he
undertook to convey those concerns to the Chief Commissioner of Police. However, nothing further has been heard and concerns are increasing over the impact of these decisions with summer fast approaching. As the Member for Bellarine, I will continue to follow up on this significant local issue that needs to be resolved urgently. Christmas greetings I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of myself and my son Sam, to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and New
Year. At this time, we share the beautiful Bellarine with many holiday makers and it is always great to see everyone enjoying our beaches, townships and all the peninsula has to offer. Best wishes to you all for the festive season and I look forward to continuing to represent you in the Victorian Parliament in 2013. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact my office if there are any issues I may be able to assist you with. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine 5248 3462
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schools break up
Planting healthy young seeds AGE Is no boundary when it comes to fresh food and healthy eating according to Ocean Grove Preschool students. A brand new kitchen garden has students enthusiastically planting vegetable and herb seedlings according to Director Sue Trickey. “They’re also planting ‘bush tucker’ for a late summer harvest. The project includes development of a new produce garden and revitalisation of the existing chook area,” she said.
“It’s funded by a Coles Junior Landcare Garden grant of over $900 and the successful collaboration between the kindergarten community and City Of Greater Geelong.” Sue said a kitchen garden engages children’s curiosity and interest across a range of aspects. “They enjoy seeing their seedlings flourish and produce something they can actually eat right off the stalk,” she said. “It also encourages sustainable practices such as eating ‘nude food’ as snacks in order to reduce
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rubbish ending up in landfill and in our precious water ecosystems.” To further support Ocean Grove Pre-School’s garden plans, donations
of gardening goods such as children’s small tools and seedlings would be gratefully received and acknowledged. For more information:
Sue Trickey Director Ocean Grove Pre-School 114 The Avenue. Tel: 5255 1940 or conctact ocean. grove.kin@kindergarten. vic.gov.au.
Christmas break ups
Children from Surfside, Ocean Grove and Our Lady Star of the Sea all enjoyed Christmas breakups recently.
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our street, our neighbours
Belvedere Terrace As part of a new series aimed at helping us get to know our neighbours, the Voice’s Jessica Grace went to meet some of the residents of Belvedere Terrace. Let us know if you’d like us to feature your street or area. Contact journo@oceangrovevoice.com
Jock Desmond, 74, retired I’ve lived in Ocean Grove for nine years. We moved from Drumcondra in Geelong. We chose Ocean Grove because it’s a more relaxed lifestyle. We were in a house that was 100 years old and needed a lot of maintenance. So we decided to come down to the seaside. We love the sea, the ocean. I was a teacher and I don’t miss teaching but I loved my career. I taught all over the state, I started at Mortlake. I taught at Mount Beauty, Euroa, Alexander and Bairnsdale and then Norlane High School. I taught all up for about 33 years. In retirement we travel. We have a motor home and each winter we travel for a couple of months. We enjoy fishing (I do) we go to the gym, we go swimming. We’ve got 10 grandchildren so we visit our families and just generally enjoy life. I don’t have a new year’s resolution as I’m absolutely perfect as I am (laughs).
Lee Wright, 27, jumping castle supplier I’ve lived in Ocean Grove for two years. I moved down here from Melbourne. It’s much more peaceful then. Melbourne, Melbourne is far too busy for me I don’t like it. It’s crowded with traffic and people. I love the beach, that’s probably the best things and it’s just a peaceful and quiet place to be. I go to the beach almost every day, get down there and surf, all that sort of stuff. We had a beach house down here for 15 years so I’ve always surfed. My cousin does jumping castles and he lives locally and I just got into it through him. I’ve seen some interesting things. We go all over Geelong and Torquay so we see interesting characters and things like that. I play the drums. I’m looking at starting something down here. I used to be in bands in Melbourne but I’ve been trying to look for something fun and casual down here, to keep me busy.
Maureen Coulton, retired I’ve been here for 13 years. We moved from the Gold Coast. We’ve got family down this way and we just like the area. We’d only passed through Ocean Grove before we moved here. I like the friendly neighbours. We’re close to the shops and the beaches. I love the weather down here but my husband prefers Queensland. I do a lot of patch work and quilting and a lot of social outings with my friends from that group and different groups. I’ve been quilting for about 20 years. When I lived up in Hervey Bay they introduced me to a group and I joined there and it’s taken up from there. I have a sister and a brother up there, another brother who lived up there actually died last year. We moved up to live with him for a while then we moved back to the Gold Coast. Then from the Gold Coast to here. I love to read, I read a lot.
Rob Morgan, 72, retired I’ve lived in Ocean Grove for four years. We’ve had the house for five but we moved down in October 2008. We had a daughter that was living down here and we were retiring from a farm up near Yea. We enjoyed coming down here and thought we’d have a sea change. I don’t miss the farm at all, time goes on and we certainly enjoy being down here. We’ve got great neighbours, I love the whole atmosphere. We’re very lucky in this street, we’re close to the shops. I take the dogs for a walk to the beach most mornings depending on how the sand is. I enjoy my computing, I don’t play golf, I don’t play bowls. We spend a lot of time with our grandchildren. All the family is going to be here this Christmas. I’m cooking a big ham tomorrow. We love to travel. We have been going overseas every other year.
Sean Clark, 40, baker I’m originally from South Australia, we moved to Queenscliff when I was eight. We moved to Ocean Grove from Queenscliff about 16 years ago. The kids go to school down here. We go to the beach a lot and they ride their bikes down the river. We love riding push bikes. We mainly ride on the road although the boys do road racing at the Geelong Highton club. I have four boys. I’ve got a 12, 10, eight and five year old boys. My wife doesn’t mind we don’t have a daughter as we love having all boys. For the past ten years I’ve owned the Belmont Bakers Delight. I don’t have time to get away with four boys and work, it’s pretty busy. I don’t have time for New Year’s resolutions but in saying that if I did it would be to get away. I’m hoping to get back to South Australia in January to watch the Tour Down Under.
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Ace and Macca train local LOCALS were in for a treat as Australian Rules team Western Bulldogs trained nearby at Barwon Heads. Brendan McCartney, former premiership coach for Grubbers from 1994-97 and current Bulldog’s coach, said they train regularly on the Bellarine. “During pre-season it’s important to keep variety in the program. After six or seven weeks training at the same venue every day you can get a little bored before you realize it,” he said. “We’re at R.T Fuller oval for the day but the boys have the weekend off. I always run into Ocean Grove people and I’ll be catching up with a lot of the guys I coached in the nineties while I’m here.” 22-year old Ayce Cordy, former Ocean Grove junior footballer and current Bulldog, said it was great to be home for the weekend.
“I’m staying at mum and dad’s so it’s good to see the folks. I haven’t seen them in a while so it’s always good to catch up,” he said. McCartney said he has great friends from his Grove era and also recognised fellow AFL coach Mark Neeld, premiership coach for the grubbers from 2000-03. “I think the fact two AFL coaches have come out of one club is something the club is proud of,” he said.
Former Grubbers Ayce Cordy and Brendan McCartney in training at Barwon Heads.
Wise up on horses and fire MANNERIM Fire Brigade is hosting a Horses and Bushfire meeting at their station on Thursday January 17. The event promises to be of big interest to locals as many have horses agisted on the Bellarine, and area that is at risk of grassfires this summer. This free bushfire preparedness session will start at 7.30pm. The Mannerim Fire Station is on Banks Road, Mannerim. For more information contact Niki Habibis on 5240 2717. Pictured left: Mannerim CFA members, Michael Beasley (Senior Fire-Fighter), Sienna Beasley (Junior Member), with their horse ‘Valley.’
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Local live gigs are the envy SUPERGROUP: On Friday night the likes of Chris Wilson, Tim Neale and Wayne Jury were all performing together at one of Ocean Grove’s several music venues. RECENT debate about live music in Geelong has highlighted Grove’s own thriving scene according to locals. Ben Chudoschnik owner of the Chicken Shop said unfortunately he has to turn away acts because they have too many on the go. “We get two or three emails a week wanting to play here so we have to turn people away, which is a good problem to have,” he said. “The fact a small town like Ocean Grove can attract up to 100 people on a good night to a chicken shop for music, it’s certainly live and well in Ocean Grove.” Ben said previous owner John Bowman did the hard yards, running nights at a loss and really having to chase acts to come and
play. “Now we run three to four acts a month and it’s all original, we don’t have any cover bands coming through,” he said. “We get big names like Jeff Laing who just won an ARIA award, Motown legends like Gil Askey and the support of local musos like Sarah Carrol and Tim Neal.” Dave Dorman has been amongst the Ocean Grove music scene for the past seven years organising weekly open mic and muso nights. “If you talk to some who have been musicians for many years they are almost unanimous that the scene has changed and it’s harder than it was say 20 years ago,” he said. “There’s more licensed venues,
more competition for patron’s money, smaller audiences and pay for musos creating a lack of bigger venues that can handle bands compared to years ago.” Dave said in Ocean Grove there has been a culture built over the past decade that embraces and nurtures music and musicians at all levels. “This has been in the form of local professional musos and others leading and inspiring upand-coming musos via community events, festivals and open mics,” he said. “As well as opportunities for the professionals and overall musical culture that is self perpetuating.” Dave said 2013 will see Ocean Grove Hotel host international
artists including Kristina Olsen, John McCutcheon as well as iconic Australian Dave Graney. “If a show is promoted well and the act is strong enough it will often work well,” he said. Ben said live music provides those within the community that aren’t sport fixated a much needed outlet. “There are lots of people in Ocean Grove who don’t care for sport and often at night there’s not much to do especially for the older age brackets,” he said. “A lot of people we get coming here are 40 upwards. There’s not a whole lot for them to do so it’s really good to have something going on, it’s certainly not dead.”
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Blues guitar showdown BLUES legends Geoff Achison and Jimi Hocking are staging a ‘guitar showdown’ at the Barwon Heads Hotel on January 10. To top off the line up, local Chris Wilson Wilson will be their special guest. Geoff Achison is an independent Australian musician who has forged his own path to a successful career that has won him fans all over the world. Having taught himself to play in the isolation of rural Australia, he has developed a blues/funk style all his own that can be delicate one moment and explosive the next. He is also a very capable vocalist with a gritty, soulful quality to his voice. In his early 20’s he found employment as lead guitarist with Melbourne’s top blues band ‘Dutch Tilders & The Blues Club’. After 5 years relentless touring around Australia Geoff departed to pursue his own musical ideas and formed the first incarnation of his own band ‘The Souldiggers’. Geoff started his worldwide explorations in
Jimi Hocking with BB King.
1995 with his first trip to the USA. He represented the Melbourne Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis and won the coveted Albert King Award for his guitar skills. He went on to accept an endorsement deal with the Gibson guitar company’s acoustic division. In 2007 Geoff & The Souldiggers picked up the Chain Blues Music Award in Australia for ‘Group Of The Year’ and a Guitar Player Magazine
readers poll voted Geoff one of their ‘Top Ten Hot New Guitarists’ in June 2008. Jimi Hocking is a songwriter, singer and guitarist of the highest calibre, touring with Joe Satriani, Edgar Winter and George Thorogood. In fact, when Jimi played a little guitar to blues legend BB King in 1989 (while he visited Australia with U2) BB exclaimed, “I’ve been watching you ... and you’re good!”. In the mid-1990’s Jimi was hired as lead
guitarist for the popular Australian rock band The Screaming Jets. For four years Jimi toured with the band and played lead guitar, mandolin and keyboards on their 1995 Top 5 ‘Self-titled’ album, as well as the follow up release ‘World Gone Crazy’, receiving two gold records for his efforts. Chris Wilson himself has been an essential part of blues and rock music in Australia since taking the stage with the Sole Twisters
twenty years ago. Stints with Harum Scarum and Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls followed, and the end of the 80s saw Wilson as one of our finest vocalists, harmonica players and songwriters, fronting the superb Crown of Thorns. His instrumental gifts have oft been utilised on recordings by the likes of James Reyne, Hunters and Collectors, Vika and Linda, Renee Geyer, Archie Roach, X, Deb Conway and Ross Hannaford’s Dianna KIss. Chris has enjoyed the company of Australia’s best musicians on stage and in the studio when realising his own visions in song. Chris has performed in the U.S. at SXSW and two Folk Alliance Conferences. He has won the respect of many overseas artists, among these Joe Henry,Charlie Musselwhite and Tony Joe White. Bob Dylan once made a special trip backstage to shake Chris’ hand after a show together in 1992! Tickets are on sale at The Barwon Heads Hotel Ph: 5254 2201.
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• Barwon Heads Hotel -Thursday – Open Mic 8pm -Friday Happy Hour 5-7 raffle live music -Saturday Open Mic for youth U/18 with Jill Meehan in the Barwon Heads Bistro. All young performers welcome/ soloists/dancers/bands Ph: 0431606476 to get on the program • Ocean Grove Hotel - January 5 Skabang - January 12 Dog Gone South - January 19 The Famous Will and Rach -January 26 2 Fat 2 Scate • Potato Shed Drysdale January 8 to January 10 Blues Boot camp a fun and challenging two day and one evening highly interactive workshop, participants will gain theoretical and practical music industry skills from trained experienced professional which culminates in a public performance. Ph: Wayne Jury 0409 829
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445 • Ocean Grove Tranquility Fair January 5, 10am to 4pm. Ocean Grove Park
Street Portarlington December 30 Portarlington Community Market 9am to 2pm
• St James Secondhand Book Sale January 5-6, Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Drysdale Community Activity Centre, Collins St Drysdale • Kingston Park Ocean Grove January 6 Ocean Grove Craft Market 9am until 1pm • Point Lonsdale Primary School January 13 Point Lonsdale Market 9am - 2pm • Queenscliff Harbour January 20 Queenscliff Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm • Ocean Grove Park January 19 Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm • Barwon Heads Community Hall December 29 Barwon Heads Community Market 9am -1pm • Parkes Hall Newcombe
• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 52 53 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington Open weekends and public holiday’s 11am - 5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760
markets &fairs
food/wine
get active
• Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity Ph: 0438055679 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Mondays 9.15am and 10.15 am Gentle exercises to music Ph: 52 551 335 • Uniting Church Hall
Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9 30 am Gentle exercises to music Ph: 52 551 335 • Queenscliff RSL Mondays 1.30pm Ph: 5255 1335 • Marcus Hill Hall cnr Banks Road and Bellarine Highway Tuesdays 745pm – 10pm Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Ph: 52513393 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Mondays 7-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413690597 • Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435481920 -Barwon Heads Community Hall Mondays: Yoga and Dance Little Champions for 3 to 5 year olds 10.15am to 11.15am -Ocean Grove main beach in front of Dunes Café Yoga on the beach for adults and children Tuesdays and Thursdays 7- 8am Sundays 2-3pm\ • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove
Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422700951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas & Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413955331 or Kerryn@ bluewateryoga.org.au
reading & writing
• Ocean Grove Library – corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. -Thursdays 11am Babytime- Nursery Verses -Friday’s Preschool Storytime 10.30am Last Wednesdays of the month Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 7-12 4-5pm www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au
family fun
• Koombahla Equestrian Park Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 5256 2742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove
Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Toy Library Borrow a range of toys for children aged six months to six years, open to all families on the Bellarine www. oceangrovetoylibrary.org. au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove Friday 10am-12pm Ocean Grove Play Group Any children 5yrs and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time Ph: 52 552801
classes & exhibtions • Ocean Grove
Neighbourhood Centre Check out our program with a range of courses, classes and fund activities Ph: 52 554 294 • Bardeli Café Ocean Grove First and third Saturday of most months Making Waves acoustic music and poetry afternoons with Jill Meehan $5 donation entry, BYO instruments
and voices Ph: 0431 606 476 • The Old Portarlington Mill December- January Attitudes 10th Annual Art Exhibition ‘Celebration’ 12 to 4pm every weekend and Wednesdays in January. Varied artworks in oil, acrylics and water colour as well as local wood turner Laury Vella Ph: Susanne on 52592630
health & wellbeing
• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace Last Friday of every month 1PM-3PM Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles available) Phone Julie Rodger on 0435362573 or email julesrodg@gmail.com for more information.
To have your event included in What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice.com
Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 3pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 2pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5256 1863. Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Michael Turner on 5255 1572. Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 6pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Sue on 5255 2068. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 52 552996 Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome to come along for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670. First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587. First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
Wednesdays Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467 Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Peter 0419 782629 Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. Fourth Friday of every month Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Club Grove. Meet new friends, visitors welcome, no waiting list for membership. Phone 5256 1671. Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.
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Club gets in festive spirit THE Rotary Club of Ocean Grove hosted its annual seniors Christmas party at Ocean Grove Bowling Club on Tuesday December 4. The evening is funded specifically for a wide cross-section of senior residents from Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads and is Rotary’s way of acknowledging the great service the local community has received over the years from our oldest residents. Club Grove put on a fantastic two-course Christmas dinner for the visitors and
Rotarians. Wilma Andrews and Marion Power provided our evening entertainment with a range of songs and carols from yesteryear. There were many new faces this year, and a few who had been coming for the last 15 years and a terrific evening was had by all. This week the Rotary Club has followed the seniors’ party up with its own Christmas party. Members and partners filled Club Grove again, and were entertained by
Rotary celebrating Christmas at Ocean Grove Bowling Club.
the marvellous musical talents of young Year 10 guitarist Jamie Pye from Bellarine Secondary College who played a
selection of his own songs. Club members were also roasted, fined and entertained by the
dynamic duo of Rod Birrell and Rod Greer. The night’s entertainment finished with Coral Barker’s lovely selection of Australian Christmas ballads that captured the essence of life in the Australian bush. If you want to know more about the activities and projects that Rotary is involved with have a look at their Club website www.rotaryoceangrove. org.au or come along to one of their weekly Tuesday dinner meetings as a guest.
Good cheer, great spread
Enjoying the celebations at Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club were Jim, Mary and Kevin.
CRACKERS, bon bons and Christmas cheer signalled Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Clubs annual Christmas party. President Kevin Callinan said around 60 members
turned up last week to enjoy the entertainment and magnificent spread. “They enjoyed a Christmas feast of ham, pork and chicken with roast vegetables followed
by plum pudding and pavlova,” he said. “Christmas hampers were on offer for the raffle, the highlight being a beautiful ginger bread house.” Kevin said the party was
an overwhelming success and thoroughly enjoyed by all. “Ron Sudden provided outstanding entertainment and it was wonderful way to close out the year,” he said.
The club will now be closed until January 15. For more information on the club’s wide range of activities contact the office in the new year on 5255 2996.
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New year, new market ROTARY’S January Market already has 86 stallholders booked in and the organisers hope to grow it still further. “We have a number of new stallholders with different products coming on board,’ explained coorindator Jim Ricchini. “Wine lovers will be catered for this market; the Mega Jumps castle man is trying out a new piece of equipment; there are lots of food, cakes, speciality food, home made products and plants. “The CFA’s Mega
Breakfast - Egg and Bacon Roll is also a must.” Visitors can also take a chance to win one of two Fagg’s Mitre 10 vouchers. A busker will also be providing music. The January gold coin entry will go to the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club who will be out in force to welcome you into the market. The Rotary Club of Ocean Grove’s Community Market is on Sunday January 6 at Kingston Park, from 9am to 1pm.
Only fresh for kids chef COTTAGE by the Sea’s chef Marc Dean believes fresh is best, cooking everything from scratch where possible. For a year the Grover has worked for the self funded children’s charity in Queenscliff and said he enjoys providing quality food for campers and staff. “I didn’t know about CBTS, I’d driven past it but when I began working here it opened my eyes up to how disadvantaged some
kids are within our community,” he said. “A lot of the food these kids eat is takeaway and poor food. It’s good seeing the kids eat fruit and veggies because you know a lot of them don’t eat that well when they’re at home.” Marc said they have a kitchen garden where they grow their own herbs and vegetables but rely heavily on donations from the community and Second Bite. “With the help of
volunteers and staff we run our own veggie garden but it only contributes a small percentage to what we eat, the rest comes from Second Bite,” he said. After completing his apprenticeship Marc worked in several restaurants throughout Melbourne until relocating to Ocean Grove five years ago. “I’ve been cooking for about 12 years and was working in various restaurants down here
when I found out about the position at CBTS,” he said. “I like helping disadvantaged and underprivileged kids. Week by week I change the menu. It’s basic cooking, things that kids can relate to and things that kids will eat.” Marc said he has become masterful at hiding vegetables and the experience has been a learning curve in figuring out what kids like and don’t like.
Bank switch earns cheque OUR Lady Star of the Sea has received $986 as part of Bendigo Banks Switch to Save initiative. Principal Rhonda Boyd said it was a fantastic show of support from the Ocean Grove branch who donated $17 for every participating household utilizing the Standby Power Controllers. “We look forward to furthering the education of our community’s young people in environment and sustainability issues. The money will be used towards our Indigenous Garden,” she said.
Open for an adventure
THE children’s water adventure playground at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre has reopened in time for the busy summer holiday period. The playground was closed last week while a fresh coat of paint was applied to the aquatic equipment and the activity pool underwent general maintenance. Beangala Ward Councillor Jan Farrell said it was exciting to see the popular children’s water adventure playground given a fresh look for the summer.
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IN the summer time ... Ocean Grove, the Bellarine and Geelong offers everything from relaxation to a hair-raising adrenalin rush. From learning about what lives under the sea and cruising Corio Bay to skimming the skies in a microlight aircraft. It’s all just around the corner. Alternatively for a slightly different day for the kids the Rainbow Riders is a must. Just imagine a day in the country, learning
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to saddle up, helping feed and care for the horses. They can look after the demands of everyone - from the beginner to the experienced rider. For more action, why not take a fishing charter, Spot On operate out of Queenscliff, Clifton Springs, St Leonards and Geelong. And if you bring your own bike don’t forget that Sprockt is on hand in Queenscliff to keep you on the road or track.
DINING OUT
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THE NOODLE BOX
Quick lunch or Let’s face it, we tend to love anything that holds a little extra convenience. And at Noodle Box you get just that. Okay, so the flavours are amazing. The venue’s value for money is a plus. But when you are done, when your belly is plump and the lingering flavours of the sauce tingle upon your lips, you simply scrunch up the box and place it in the bin. No mess, no clean up, no fuss. It’s just all too easy and you gotta love that. Every box served at the Noodle Box is prepared made to order by a wok chef using the finest and freshest of vegetables, original master recipe sauces and delicious noodles. So,what are you going to choose? How about their Black bean Char Beef? Maybe the barbcue Sesame Pork? Satay Chicken? Mongolian Beef? Pad Thai Chicken? At the Noodle Box, you are spoilt
for choice. Many of us are becoming more health conscious these days and if that is you they have you covered as well with their 97% fat-free menu which includes Singapore noodles, Mee Goreng, Sweet and Tangy and three others. Their ‘must try’ box? That would go to their Combination Box. With thin egg noodles, char sui roast pork, lean beef, wokcharred chicken, prawn, shrimp and market fresh Asian vegetables tossed in their original master recipe oyster sauce, it’s combination perfection. In a nutshell, Noodle Box is perfect for a quick lunch or an easy dinner. Do yourself a favour and tuck into a box today, its sure to taste like happy. Eat in or takeaway. 184 Ryrie St, Geelong SUN-THURS 11.30am9.30pm, FRI-SAT 11.30am10.30pm. 5221 0533
DINING OUT
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Third time lucky? RECENTLY tagged endangered Hooded Plover banded “AD” and its mate have now started a new nest near where it was captured on Collendina Beach by Birdlife Australia. Two other Collendina “Hoodie” breeding pairs have lost their chicks soon after they hatched on the beach in December. One pair was at 8W (first time in 20 years) and the other pair east of 5W. A Point Lonsdale pair are attempting their third nest having lost their first two during egg incubation stage. Other Bellarine nests have failed at Barwon Heads, Black Rock, Bremlea and Point Impossible. So far this breeding season no Hooded Plover chick has survived on the entire Victorian coast. Birdlife Australia is grateful to dog owners who have leashed their dogs in the area and are appealing to everyone to be vigilant and give these birds a chance of survival.
Leash laws in effect BARWON Coast and the City of Greater Geelong are reminding dog owners to check where they are allowed to walk now the seasonal coastline restrictions have come into effect. From December 18 until January 31, dogs are not permitted anywhere along the main beaches at Ocean Grove and the Barwon River. The prohibited areas stretch west from 13W, at the Hodgson Street car park, through Ocean Grove Main Beach and around the spit to Barwon Heads Bridge and the eastern side of the Barwon River. Dogs are further restricted along the west side of the Barwon River, up and around the Bluff to 30W at the beginning of Thirteenth Beach Road. Dogs are allowed to be walked off the leash, under ‘effective control’, east of 13W at Hodgson Street, Ocean Grove and Thirteenth Beach between 30W and 40W. Signs are in place along the restricted areas and the City of Greater Geelong has released a pocket map called ‘Walk Time’ which shows dog walkers exactly where they can and can’t go. The Walk Time map also highlights the coastline areas where the endangered bird species, The Hooded Plover, nests.
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environment
Native highlights of the year THIS year has flown by, I must be getting old! In fact I know I am getting old as this year I celebrated a big half century birthday! I want to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and I hope that 2013 is a GREAT year. Thanks for all of the support and interest this year in regards to birds and nature around the Bellarine Peninsula. It was great to receive phone calls and emails and letters from readers. The highlights of this year have been: • Peta and the visitor to her garden, Queenie, the King Parrot (Old Ocean Grove) • Phyllis and her Tawny Frogmouth family (Old Ocean Grove). The Tawny Frogmouth chicks flew away from Phyllis’s backyard at about 6 weeks of age, and I was fortunate to photograph them together just before this happened. • Bernard and his garden Pardalotes (old Ocean Grove) • A long awaited Sacred Kingfisher sighting at Blue Waters Lake • Golden Whistlers, Eastern Yellow Robins and
The Tawney twins.
majestic Whistling Kites in the Nature Reserve • The anti duck shooting at Lake Connewarre Group (BADS) becoming more active, thanks to John Bowman, Talking Heads, the Coalition Against Duck Shooting and the Jane Goodall Foundation! The lowlight of the year has to be the photo sent to me by Emily Bennett of a
beautiful Albatross, deceased on the Collendina Beach with a fish hook stuck in its beak. How tragic. We are so fortunate in Ocean Grove that we have access to a variety of habitats, and we can see waders, seabirds, raptors and bush dwelling birds. I hope that people who live in this area appreciate what we
have, as unlimited growth means more people, more pollution, more road kill and the loss of habitats for animals. There is now a Facebook page for the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve, so please feel free to join the site and become more involved with what is a fantastic asset for this region. Bellarine Birdlife have
also organised some wonderful outings for 2013, starting on January 20 when there will be a tour to Bald Hills (please email me on jencarr@y7mail.com if you are interested). Thank you to Alan and Michele and everyone at ‘The Voice’ for their ongoing support, and have a great Festive Season. By Jennifer Carr
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A year of generosity OCEAN Grovers should look back over 2012 and feel a sense of pride in what makes up our community. We are a group of selfless givers, donators of time and money and even the saviours of life. 2012 has been a year of ups and downs but as the year draws to a close, I think we can safely say that in our ever changing, ever growing town by the beach, this year has been one to remember. So let’s take a look back over 2012 and see what made up the year that was…
JANUARY Ocean Grovers celebrated the start of a new year in the only way they know how, with sun, surf and chilling at the annual Tranquility Fair. With one of the best crowds seen at the event, locals and visitors alike pottered through the market stalls and then boogied away to the array of live acts. Local traders reported a bumper tourism season with retailers seeing an increased number of shoppers through their doors. Unfortunately with more people around town, came more crime, with Ocean Grove police reporting multiple thefts from holiday parks as well as an increase in graffiti and damage to properties. The foreshore was not only busy with swimmers escaping the heat but with Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club honouring one of their own. Local Surf Life Saving legend, Dave Renton was thrilled to have a surf boat named after him in recognition of more than 40 years of active membership in the club.
thrown around in abundance with the annual Ocean Grove Primary School Apple Fun Fair and Wallington Primary’s Strawberry Fair. Good food was eaten, money was raised and fun was had by the young and old as both events went on into the night. We celebrated milestones galore with the Ocean Grove community, first with local couple Piet and Therese Pape who were toasting 60 years of marriage, 59 of them living in Ocean Grove. Another milestone, Tranquility Base celebrated their coming of age with a 21st Birthday party held at the shop. More than 500 people turned up to enjoy a screening of ‘Endless Summer’ at the second annual Movies in Park. Visitors were treated to SOUL longboard display and Kombi show all on a balmy summer’s night.
APRIL Howling winds and rain didn’t deter locals from coming together for this year’s ANZAC day commemorations. Those who braved the weather were rewarded with a service complete with the Geelong RSL Pipers and afterwards, the traditional egg and bacon breakfast provided by Ocean Grove Rotary volunteers. In a coup for the town, Ocean Grove took a step towards the future after it was announced as one of the towns earmarked for the National Broadband Network roll-out. Locals came to the rescue after a man was pulled unconscious from the surf, performing CPR
The Davis Cup brought Bernard Tomic to Ocean Grove in February.
FEBRUARY There was a stir at the Ocean Grove Main Beach foreshore with the arrival of the Australian and Chinese Davis Cup Tennis teams. Pat Rafter, Bernard Tomic and Lleyton Hewitt were on hand as part of the competition opening which had a surfing theme with SOUL surf club and local kombis. Ocean Grove’s Shell Road reserve saw the first of its work for the year with drainage, irrigation and turf works in preparation for the shifting of one of the soccer pitches. There was a blow to summer swimmers with toxic blue green algae bloom creeping into town. The growth affected Lake Connewarre, the Barwon River Estuary and Blue Waters Lake prompting warnings from the authorities to stop people or animals swimming in the waters. MARCH Apples and Strawberries were
until emergency services arrived. The rescue prompted Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving to advise beachgoers to be safe around the water. Community Groups came together for a picnic to celebrate and showcase their contributions to Ocean Grove. The Ocean Grove Community Enterprise contributed to the organisation of the event and used the day to award $19,000 worth of grants to local projects. In true Ocean Grove style, the town came together on Good Friday to raise a grand total of $34,378 for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
MAY Ocean Grovers opened their hearts and wallets after reading about a house blaze that caused the Freeman family to lose everything. The family lost their home as well as family heirlooms and possessions that destroyed in the fire.
Ocean Grove’s Shell Road Reserve benefitted from May’s City Budget announcement of $4.07 million towards the construction of Ocean Grove’s Integrated Children’s Centre to be completed by 2014. Long awaited flood lights were also installed at the Reserve bringing light to the local soccer pitches. Surfside Waves members praised the City of Greater Geelong, State and Federal Governments for the grants that made the project possible. The town’s junior musician community came together in a performance to help raise money for performing arts space at Ocean Grove Park. Organised by Ocean Grove’s resident musician, Sarah Carroll, the concert at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop helped to raise more than $350. Liberal Deputy Leader, Julie Bishop, and Senator Michael Ronaldson dropped by Ocean Grove to chat with local traders and shoppers in an effort to boost their presence in the Corangamite constituency before the next federal election.
JUNE Ocean Grove was gripped in a cold and wild winter but a little ray of sunshine grew from The Parade’s Ocean Grove Community Garden. After years of plotting and planning, the garden opened its gates for the group’s first working bee with plenty of members and non-members arriving to help clear weeds, trim bushes and dig plots. The Queen’s Birthday Honours reached all the way to Ocean Grove with local Derek Humphrey awarded an Order of Australia. A former Scots Guard, Mr Humphrey was given the honour for his services to music and the community with involvement in countless local groups including Ocean Grove Uniting Church choir, Probus, Lodge, RSL and bowls. Local home designer Michael Higgins came off worse after battling with a shark while surfing off Port Campbell. The surfer was bitten on the foot by a four to five foot shark resulting in three and a half inch gash which required surgery. JULY Cyril and Dot Whitehead celebrated an incredible 65 year wedding anniversary. The couple said their secret to a long marriage is just to put up with each other and take everything as it comes because that’s all you can do. The Rotary Club of Ocean Grove welcomed in a new President with a ceremony held for Richard Clay to accept the changeover. Richard was then on hand to award fellow Rotarians for their work as members and said he was looking forward to attracting new members to the club. Ocean Grove’s community generosity rose to the occasion with locals raising $6200 for rising tennis star, Jacob Grills. The trivia night and silent auction attracted about 250 people who helped raise the money to support the young sporting star for living costs whilst travelling for competitions. In further sporting success, Ocean Grove saw one of its own
An Ocean Grove family lost their home and belongings when fire struck in May.
heading off to London to compete in the Paralympics. 22 year old Sam Mcintosh made his debut at the 2012 Paralympics in the 100m and 200m wheelchair athletic events.
AUGUST An Ocean Grove man was given hero status after rescuing four people from strong currents on a Bali beach. David Williamson was holidaying with his wife Beth on the popular tropical island, when he came across a chaotic scene involving four tourists who had been taken out to sea in strong rips. A modest David said he was just doing what anyone else would do in the same situation and rebuffed the hero status. Ocean Grove CFA revealed plans to become the first Integrated Fire station on the Bellarine Peninsula. The plans were approved by the CFA and included building modifications to permit permanent staff to run the station 24 hours a day as opposed to its current volunteer format. The changes will allow the brigade to protect the entire Bellarine Peninsula around the clock. Locals swam laps for lives in the 2012 Bellarine Megaswim. The 24 hour marathon helped raised more than $21,000 for Multiple Sclerosis through MS Australia’s Go for Gold Scholarship program. SEPTEMBER More than 100 local businesses turned up at an information session to hear about implementing Ocean Grove’s Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) program. The innovative program is based on interviewing local businesses to discover ideas and suggestions to then strengthen and boost local trade. Football personality, Shane Crawford popped up on the Bellarine Peninsula to pay a visit to Wallington’s Elkhorn Roadhouse. Shane was there to film an episode of Postcards. The Geelong Mayoral campaign started to heat up with Ocean Grove’s Stephanie Asher campaigning hard for votes. With the new election model, Stephanie pushed a fresh approach for leadership focusing on ‘people not politics’.
OCTOBER A month of campaigning, kissing babies and talking to the community with the Mayoral and Geelong City Council elections kicking into high gear. The region ultimately spoke with their votes, electing Keith Fagg as the City’s Mayor and reelecting Ocean Grove Beangala councillor, Jan Farrell. Ocean Grove locals showed their love for health and fitness with the opening of Ocean View Health Club as Ocean Grove’s first 24 hour gym, cyclist, Andrew Hopper, riding 200km through Victoria to raise money for cancer research and Relay for Lifers getting some training in before the big event. State Minister, Wendy Lovell, visited Ocean Grove to celebrate the start of construction on the town’s Integrated Children’s Centre. The centre will provide an array of child and health care services to the community and is due for completion early 2014. NOVEMBER The second annual Bellarine Relay for Life raised a staggering $50,000 for the Australian Cancer Council. Teams from all over Ocean Grove and the Bellarine Peninsula ran and walked laps around Collendina Reserve for 24 hours in an effort to celebrate cancer survivors and remember lost loved ones in the community. The givers kept on giving with the annual Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Frenzy fundraiser on The Terrace. Shoppers on the main drag picked up a sausage and a raffle ticket whilst chatting with their local surf lifesavers in their main fundraiser for the year. David Wynn and Steve Lee
rescued fisherman, Ron Morris from the ocean after he found himself in trouble off the Hodgson Street Dog Beach. The locals spotted the holidaying angler struggling in the surf after his boat flipped 500m from the shore, with David jumping in to bring him in.
DECEMBER With some beautiful summer weather finally appearing and Christmas fast approaching, Ocean Grovers were out in force in December taking advantage of everything our town has to offer. About 3000 donned their Christmas hats, lit their LED candles and pulled out their song books to sing along at the annual Carols in the Park. Bay FM’s Mark Hyland was on hand to MC the event which featured choirs from Ocean Grove’s schools as well as musical performers from Geelong and the Bellarine. Seventy girls participated in the annual Play it Safe by the Water Surfing for Girls program at Ocean Grove Main Beach. The girls were treated to surf lessons from World Tour Surfer, Bec Woods, as well as Victorian Junior Champions, Jess Laing and India Payne. And to top off a year of community generosity; countless locals phoned and emailed in offering support after reading the story of Kristin Mooney who is currently awaiting a potentially life-saving bone marrow transplant to treat her Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. People offered Kristin and her young family everything from cash donations to helping them with housecleaning, childcare and the cooking of meals after being touched by their story.
Dave Renton had a surf boat named after him in recognition of more than 40 years of active membership at the surf life saving club.
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Santa helps wrap up junior tennis year
Santa and Eve Bibby.
Youngsters get their moment with the guy in red.
Santa and Alyssa Dickeson.
THE Ocean Grove Tennis Club has wrapped up for the break with some amazing results. Eleven of our Junior teams are in the top four positions on their respective ladders, Sections 7 & 9 top of the
ladder. All teams have real opportunities to make the finals when we resume from our Summer Break. In Seniors, 4 out of 6 teams are in the top four on their ladders. Section 16 are performing the best in 2nd
place. If you would like to keep your tennis fresh over the break, and you are a member, the courts will be open for a hit. We also have a Tennis Clinic held at the club for children 6 years
and over, from January 8 to 10. Anyone is welcome. The cost is $60 for all three mornings, or $25 per morning. Always remember to have a look in the club room windows for updated information about events at
the club. The club thanks all juniors for their commitment, and parents for their support and wishes all families have a safe and happy festive season. Tennis resumes first week of February.
THE Surfside Waves recent AGM delivered changes in all the executive committee as well as a few new faces on the general committee. Ian Waugh was voted in as new club President, with Stan Nangle as Vice President. The new secretary is Gill Black and Treasurer Claire Hardman. Supplementing the executive committee are general committee members Alex Armstrong, Sue Hanks, Damian Bromley, Callum Harper,
Cath Sattler and Tania Hogan. On Sunday February 10 the club will hold a preregistration information day at the Ocean Grove Hotel from lunchtime onwards where the committee will be available to answer questions about the new season. One of the committee’s main priorities is to secure temporary change rooms at Shell Road after coping for several years without any changing facilities at all. In particular the club is working hard to give female
players somewhere to get changed other than in cars. Surfside Waves are also delighted to announce their bid to be a joint host of the Australian Masters Games soccer was well received by Football Federation Victoria, and the forthcoming AMG in November 2013 will have many soccer games scheduled for Shell Road. Several of the new committee have undertaken roles to prepare the club for the 2013 season. • Callum Harper has taken on the role of
groundskeeper. • Sue Hanks the role of equipment coordinator • Stan Nangle as social media coordinator and website updates. • Cath Sattler the role of media coordinator and club ambassador for female soccer. • Damian Bromley the role of Youth Development coordinator. • Gill Black the role of Club Registrar with assistance from several other committee members. • Tania Hogan the role of
Fundraising coordinator and Sponsorship with input from Alex Armstrong. • Gill Black and Tania Hogan the roles of Grants coordinators. Surfside Waves’ Isaiah Mujica has succeeded in his application to become a SEDA student with a view to a career in sporting organisation. Isabel Greer, Maddie Hogan and Caitlin Picket have also been selected to represent Greater Geelong Galaxy in the Victorian Champions League.
Soccer club set for new season
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keasty meets chappell Collendina A grade cricketer and Voice team member Leigh Keast grabbed the chance to chat with Aussie cricket legend Ian Chappell on a recent trip to Geelong.
Ian Chappell chats with Leigh Keast.
A chat with a game changer IAN Chappell. An Australian cricketing legend, broadcaster and author. Why would he want to have a chat with a cricketing tragic like myself from little old Ocean Grove? Well, chat he did! Ian was in Geelong to promote his new book, Chappelli: Life, Larrikins and Cricket and I was asked to go and interview one of the men involved in changing the cricket world, with the concept of World Series Cricket. Nervous, just a bit. I managed
to spit the first question out and we were away. He mentioned that he had been down this way before, thanks to the Mayor of Queenscliffe, Bob Merriman, and former President of Cricket Australia. He had heard plenty about the area. “I heard plenty about Geelong over the years from Bob, I got sick of it!” Now there’s a quote I can use! We then skipped onto the topic of the “Howzat” telemovie. I asked Ian if he
thought it would change the cricketing world as we knew it, signing on for World Series Cricket? He said, “I wasn’t even sure that it would get off the ground. We’d had I think, three approaches before that to play professional cricket. So it wasn’t really until I saw the wickets being dropped in that I’d though, well ‘Hello’, we might actually get going this time.” After discussing the movie for a little while, I moved onto
the current batch of Australian cricketers, in particular, Phil Hughes being selected to bat at number three in the Australian team for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Hobart. Ian wasn’t wrapped with the idea. “Well, I don’t like the idea of playing three openers in a side, and this Australian side has four in it. When you’ve got three openers in the side and one of the openers is batting at number three, what it really tells you is that we haven’t got a number three.”
When pressed further on the issue he mentioned that “the major concern with Australian cricket at the moment is the lack of young batsmen coming through. Since Ponting came into the team 18 years ago, we’ve had Ricky at about age 20, we’ve had Michael Clarke at about age 22 and we’ve had Hughes, when he originally came in was aged about 21 or 22. And that’s it. Three in 18 years.” The book, the reason why I was talking to him, is three to
four months worth of writing. The book is filled with a “whole lot of short stories” about the people and characters he has met through cricket, commentary and other sports. And coming from the era of Australian cricket featuring names like Dennis Lille, Rod Marsh, and Doug Walters, it should be a cracker read. It certainly was an honour and a privilege to be able to spend five minutes with Chappelli. An experience I will never forget.
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Premier side travels well SATURDAY December 15 saw a successful road trip to Ballarat for the Premier Division. Visiting Webbcona who went into the match in fourth spot on the ladder was always going to prove a danger game. The home side had been in good form of late and would have been confident in upsetting the visitors. Nine shots was all that was in the game at the half way stage and it could have gone either way. Ocean Grove extended their half-time margin to record 16 points to 2 and 19 shots up victory. The rink of Chairman Swan, Terry Brady, Larry Donohue and Skip Matt Flapper recording a solid 19-shot win. Backed up with Craig Hodges 2 up and Paul Cameron 4 up. Receiving the news that the top side Victoria had failed in their trip to Highton meant the Grove boys go into the last round before Christmas in top spot. Quite a bit more rain in the Geelong area than what Ballarat had left a question mark on some of the games getting completed. Division Two took on Eastern Park and needing a win to remain in contention of the top four it came down
to the wire. 3 up playing the last end unfortunately for Grove Eastern Park managed to snag the triple to force a tie. Having rink wins on 3 of the four meant we walked away with 11 points to their 7. A win in the last round will see the Division Two’s hold their spot in the four. Division Three were able to get a game on the carpet at home after both the grass greens were deemed too wet to play. Hosting Clifton Springs we were not able to get the win with the visitors handling the surface better than what we could and recording a win by 18 shots. No joy for Division Five and Six as the wash out curse struck these two sides. Division Seven ventured to Inverleigh and it was always going to be a tough ask after they failed to record a rink win. Midweek Pennant: Needing to score a double on the last end Division One-One hosted top-four side Anglesea and almost got the points. Scoring a single on the last end scores were locked at 70 each. With a few unavailable players in the team the girls put up a good solid fight, but just missed out on the overall points having
All Ocean Grove affair, Geelong Region Pairs Winners Craig Hodges and Matt Flapper with Runners Up Owen Clark and Mick West. Hodges and Flapper taking the title 16-7. to settle with the tie and in the home match against claiming 7 points for their Point Lonsdale. Nancy efforts. Rodoni skipped with Sandi The rink of Adele Williams, Ian Turner and Ryan, Pat Virtue, Brenda Shirley Trimble leading the Anderson and first time way with a scoreline of 23skipper this year Joy Pugh 11. keeping the home side alive Twilight Bowls: with an 11-shot margin. Twilight Bowls has The second win for the wrapped up for the year season for the Division and with 56 players taking One-Twos saw them take part on the last night the complete control over competition was heating up. Portarlington at home. Newcomers to the Three rink wins to finish winners circle the boys from the pre-Christmas season “Bias” took the chocolates was a terrific result and with two solid wins. Hot on the girls will look to take the heels of Bias were the this momentum into the guys from Flying Bricks. remaining games after the Hopefully there were break. none of these on the green 14-shot win to the rink of and they let their bowls do Ladgrove, Toye, McConville the talking and scoring. and Simpson set the tone for Twilight Bowls resumes the others to follow. back on January 30 next A narrow two shot loss year and I am sure the to the Threes and seven- competition will get even shot loss to the Fives was stronger. the only blemish with Beraldo Mixed Pairs Division 6 staging a terrific Thirty six teams will result in taking the points compete in the first Beraldo
Mixed Pairs tournament at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Teams from across the state will fight it out for the $3000 on offer over two days 29th and 30th December. Former Australian and current reps will take part so the competition is sure to be fierce. If you want to see some quality bowls then get along to the Grove over this weekend. The Saturday evening will see Blues Band “Black and Blue” take the stage and put on a show. For more info contact reception at Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Barefoot Bowls Barefoot bowls is about to kick off over the holiday period. Wednesday nights and Friday nights you will be able to book a rink and come down and try Lawn Bowls. Adults at $10 and Under 18’s at $5 this is certainly a cheap way to fill in one of your evenings down on the Bellarine. 5:30pm – 8pm and bookings are certainly preferred. Contact Ocean Grove Bowling Club on 5255 1540 to register your interest. GBR Region Events All Ocean Grove affair, Geelong Region Pairs Winners Craig Hodges and Matt Flapper with Runners Up Owen Clark and Mick West. Hodges and Flapper taking the title 16-7. By Matt Flapper
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mark heenan’s rip to river preview
Ready to Rip it up
PREPARATIONS are under way for this year’s 33rd annual Rip to River event held at Ocean Grove main beach on Sunday December 30. Local Ocean Grover Nick Wightman who has won the past two 10 kilometre events will be back to defend his title. The day kicks off at 7.30am with the five kilometre Falls
Creek Beach Run starting at Ocean Grove main beach, followed by the Rip to River 10 kilometer classic run starting at 8am at Point Lonsdale SLSC. Meanwhile the 1.4 kilometer Ripper Nipper Beach Fun Run starts at 8am at Ocean Grove Main Beach, while the 10 kilometer Walk
begins at Point Lonsdale SLSC at 7.30am Rip to River Co-ordinator, Chris Paterson, also the Ocean Grove SLSC President, said entries had been tracking well for this year’s run. “It is tracking really well. We are finding we are getting more runners from
Melbourne and regional areas including Bendigo,” Paterson said. “As this year’s race is on a Sunday and a later date (five days after Christmas Day) than in previous years we are expecting to get more participants. “We had more than 1000 competitors last year.”
Entries online close at 5pm on Saturday December 29. For more information and entering the event log on to www.riptoriver. oceangroveslsc.asn.au. Here the Voice looks at a few competitors that will participate in this year’s event and some of their training routines.
Nick Wightman
BACK-to-back Rip to River winner Nick Wightman, will be aiming to win his third consecutive title in the 10 kilometer race in 2012. Wightman is also known as ‘Barefoot Nick’ as he runs the event without running shoes. “All year round I do a little bit of barefoot running, in the summer
leading up to the main race I do more barefoot running on the beach just to get my feet used to it. “In the summer months I would run 30km a week barefoot. I always eat a lot because I am training, I don’t drink any alcohol in the days before the race. You have to be careful what you eat and drink over the Christmas break. I still train on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The two days before the race I won’t do a lot, but I will probably do an easy 40 minute jog, and the day before the race I will just do maybe 20 minute jog. I generally
Ruth Van Eekelen
RUTH Van Eekelen who works at ANZ Bank in Ocean Grove, will compete in the 3035 age group category. Sunday December 30 will be Ruth’s fourth attempt at the Rip to River event. She will run in the 10km event. “I train five days a week. I do two 10km runs through the week plus I am doing a bootcamp in Ocean Grove which is called ‘NO excuses bootcamp’ just to basically have overall fitness. I am not doing it to compete, it is just more of a community thing and it is really a good run to do. I did the Melbourne Marathon earlier in the year
and the Great Ocean Road half-marathon. It is a really good day and it is really good group of people, and just to be a part of the community and to see of the people down on the beach is really nice. “You definitely have to hydrate the days before the race and probably avoid alcohol and just make sure you have something healthy that is going to fuel the run. “I do a lot stair training at Eastern Beach and there is a really good set of stairs at Ocean Grove main beach. “I will probably train Christmas day and rest on Boxing Day.”
Stephanie Asher want to keep the legs going and that will be enough to keep me fresh before the race. “I generally do a lot of my training at lunch time or after work. I will also run in the mornings sometimes just to avoid the heat. I probably get up at about 6am on the day of the race and have a usual breakfast which includes a bowl of museli and fruit. “I try and stop eating 90 minutes before the Rip to River race. You have got to drink a fair bit of water the night before especially if it is going to be a hot day.”
OCEAN Grove local Stephanie Asher will compete in the 40-49 age group category. The communications consultant, who ran for Geelong Mayor earlier this year and finished second behind new Geelong Mayor Keith Fagg, will compete in the 5km run. The run
on Sunday December 30 will be her eighth attempt at the Rip to River. “I have started my barefoot running training (on the sand). I’m trying to run 6km every time I run. I get up each morning (when I have no meetings on) and do my coffee and go for a run with my dog. “I try and get out there every second day and run if I can’t run every day. I train in different areas with terrain and hills, it depends on the wind and the tide. I mix it up with my training. I don’t run
the day before the Rip to River and because it is Christmas Day and Boxing day in the lead up to the event, I only do short runs on the days before. I don’t train too much in the three days beforehand because I want to keep fresh. I will train pretty hard up to Christmas because I did not train as much in the last couple of weeks before Anaconda race (in Lorne) because I was sick. I would not want to do a big long run before a race. I don’t drink water before the race, but I have a lot of water after the race and I am a big Ribena cordial fan.”
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junior cricket
Bowlers stand out for Grubbers Under 17 Round 5 Halfway through round 5 Ocean Grove lost the toss to St Joseph’s and were sent out to bowl which proved to be a good result as St Joseph’s were dismissed for 119 runs off 44 overs. OG had a bat and are 1 for 9 runs at close of play. Best bowlers were Rob Procter with 5 for 24 from 11 overs and Brad Fendyk with 2 for 11 from 9 overs Under 15 Round 5 - OG White vs Portarlington OG travelled to Portarlington, won the toss and batted first. Although dismissed
cheaply for 91 off 28 overs the game is still in the balance and OG are still in the competition having bowled Portarlington 6 for 52 runs overnight off 23 overs. Isaac Wilkins made 15 runs while the best of the bowlers so far were Ned Thorley taking 2 for 6 from 6 overs and Kyle Ewart 3 for 10 from 6 overs Round 5 - OG Red / Wallington vs Marshall OG Red / Wallington travelled to play Marshall who won the toss and batted first making 3 for 189 from their 52 overs. Best of OG bowlers was James Bowers taking 1 for 11 from 6 overs.
Under 13 Round 5 OG Swans vs Murgheboluc The game is in the balance for the Swans playing Murgheboluc with the Swans 3 for 97 while the opposition is 2 for 97. Best of the OG batsmen and bowlers are Nathan Taylor and Lachlan Habgood. Both retired on 30 and 26 runs respectively and Max Fairbrother taking 1 wicket for 7 from 2 overs. Round 5 OG Grubbers vs St Joseph’s. In the OG Grubbers game against St Joseph’s OG are 5 for 45 runs and St Josephs 6 for 89 runs so it is anybody’s game at the halfway mark.
Grubbers u17 versus St Joseph’s. Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY
Cobras 109 partnership Under 17 Round 5 – Collendina vs. South Barwon In another good batting performance, the Cobras made 5/256. The highlight being a 109-second wicket partnership between Jackson Gravenor 38 and an outstanding 91 from Sam Pfeiffer. Luke Devereaux and Luke Bastiaan both made 28 no. In reply, the Cobras dismissed South Barwon for 106 with Michael Washford 2/14 and Wacko Jacko taking 2/16 with the reaming 6 wickets being shared around. Under 15 Round 4 - Collendina vs. Ocean Grove Red After winning the toss and batting, the Cobras made a very steady 5/138 with Darcy Pearson making 52 retired not out. In reply Ocean Grove were not able to chase down the total set being all out for 125 with Byron Taylor taking a fantastic 5/17 well supported by Darcy taking 2/22. Round 5 – Collendina vs Barrabool/Torquay It was a great run scoring day for the Cobras on day one of this clash with the Cobras making 2/270 off 50 overs. Top scorers for the day were Darcy Pearson 55 ret. no, Byron Taylor 53 ret. no, Harry Skeen 51 ret. no, Corey Pfeiffer 33 and Logan Taylor 29 not out. Let us see what day 2 brings and hopefully the Cobras get the job done with back-to-back wins. Day 2 saw all players in the team
Cobras u15 versus Anglesea. Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY bowling really well dismissing Barrabool/Torquay for 148. Lochlin Hamer and Byron both picked up 2 wickets with the remaining 5 on offer being taken by 5 other bowlers. Round 6 - Collendina vs Alexander Thomson The Cobras Under 15 Team have now made it 3 wins in a row after a solid team performance in the last game prior to the Christmas Break. With this game being a T20 the Cobras elected to bat after winning the toss making a 103 with all boys making a contribution. Not unlike the batting performance once again all team members made a contribution with the ball sharing the wickets around restricting Alexander Thomson to just 73. Well done boys and we look forward to another T20 game when cricket resumes after Christmas. Under 13 Round 4 – Collendina Blue
vs Ocean Grove Grubbers A game where many runs were scored by the Collendina Blue Under 13 side saw the teams total amount to a wonderful 3/294 off 52 overs. Top scorers were Charlie Sprague 32no, Fionn Holten 31no, Seamus Spanner 30no, Nat Pearson 29no and Lachlan McVilly 25no. The Cobras were able to dismiss the Ocean Grove Grubbers for 94 with Seamus Spanner 2/1, Matthew Stanic 2/2, Fionn Holten 2/6 and Ronan Healy 2/11 being the best of the bowlers. Round 5 – Collendina Blue vs Newtown and Chilwell With day one completed for this game with the Cobras currently being 2/118 and N&C being 4/48. With almost all of the Cobra players batting and bowling on the first day the boys will all get another chance next week to build both their teams and own totals and hopefully get their Cobras team over the line by taking the last 6 wickets cheaply.
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Ritchie Peters, Collendina A grade v Barwon Heads.
Cameron Kavaliunas, Collendina A grade v Barwon Heads. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
BARWON Heads scored a resounding 148-run victory over nearby rivals Collendina in their twoday A-Grade clash at Collendina on December 15. Batting first, the visitors were in the box seat scoring 4/341 from their 75 overs on day one. In reply, Cobras were dismissed for 193 after 73 overs. 2012/13 Collendina new recruit, Alastair Grant, shined scoring 44 batting at number 10. At one stage the home side were struggling at 8/130, before Grant and Collendina skipper Jye Hearps, 18 not out, shared
spot, while defending A-Grade premiers Collendina who had a 2-3 record after the loss, will need to keep winning all their games after the midseason break if they are to feature in finals. IN the B-Grade, the Heads continued their dominant run against Collendina in their twoday match at Barwon Heads. Barwon Heads who resumed at 0/85 after bowling out Collendina for 147 on day one, finished at 3 declared for 217 before sending the home side into bat again to force an outright result. In reply, the Cobras
Higgins highlight in a vital 56-run ninthwicket partnership. Cobra youngster Andy Higgins continued his good form with the bat compiling 32, despite the Heads’ onslaught with the ball. Lachie Campbell was the leading wicket-taker for Barwon Heads picking up 5/44, while teammate Alex Romanix, 3/49 off 18 overs, claimed the vital earlier scalps of Leigh Keast (28), Eddie Ellwood (10) and Cameron Kavaliunas (5). The win helped Barwon Heads cement a top two
avoided an outright defeat and ended the innings at 8/166 from 33 overs. C-GRADE saw Barwon Heads claim an overwhelming outright victory against Collendina in their two-day clash at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus. Resuming at 0/102 after bowling out the Cobras for 91 in their first innings, the Heads sent Collendina straight back into bat at the start of day two. The visitors then bowled out the Cobras for only 61 in their second dig, before Barwon Heads achieved a rare outright win to finish at 1/53 from just seven
overs. A QUICK-fire hundred from Newcomb batsman Scott Evans (107) helped his team to a comfortable 112run win over Collendina in their D-Grade one-day clash at Erwin Reserve on December 15. Batting first Newcomb, though all bowled out in 32.2 overs, compiled a highly competitive total of 222. In reply, Collendina could only manage 9/110 from their 40 overs. Cobra Mark Fletcher had a great all-round game despite his side’s loss, he claimed 4/44 with the ball and backed it up with 34 runs.
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Gill’s seven wonders
A DAMAGING bowling spell from Grubber spinner Mick Gill proved the catalyst in Ocean Grove’s A-Grade convincing 206run win over bottom placed Wallington on December 15, writes Mark Heenan. Chasing the Grubbers’ score of 8/284 the Wallabies were all bundled out for only 78 from 54.3 overs on day two of their game at Wallington Recreation Reserve. Gill, an assistant coach at the Grubbers for 2012/13, finished with the amazing figures of 7/19 off 18.3 overs with 11 maidens and took his wicket tally to 14 wickets for the season. He played down his starring role with the ball and said it was about team success. “My previous best was a six-wicket haul, but at the end of the day it was a win that the team needed,” Gill said. Ocean Grove coach, Lucas Cameron, said Gill thoroughly deserved his success with the ball. “Mick bowled an incredible spell, and his seven wickets were not only crucial, but well deserved,” Cameron said. While Gill decimated Wallington’s innings with a seven-wicket haul, his Grubber teammates David Turner, 2/28 from 14 overs,
Adam Spiby Ocean Grove B grade v Wallington.
and Robert Procter, 1/19 off 11 overs, also provided good support. Cameron said the win was an ideal way to finish the first half of the season, as the Grubbers had the bye on Saturday December 22. “A massive percentage boost, but more importantly a big shot in the arm for our confidence and some re-assurance that we can still be very competitive come March (finals),” he said. “A great way to head into the Christmas break
and we are looking forward to 2013.” Ocean Grove’s next A-Grade match is their two-day clash against Anglesea at home starting on January 12. IN the B-Grade, the Grubbers recorded a four wicket -win over Wallington in their twoday clash at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve. Chasing the Wallabies’ total score of 8/198 Ocean Grove finished at 6/205 from 68 overs.
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Ocean Grove B-Grade captain, Lucas Baulch, batting at number five, led the charge to top score with a well compiled 79. OCEAN Grove lost their two-day C-Grade clash against Portarlington on December 15 by 91 runs at Portarlington. Chasing the Demons score of 208, the Grubbers were all bowled out for 117. Ocean Grove C-Grade leading run getter Craig D’Arcy was the major shining light with 58.
Portarlington bowler Aaron Nicholoson did the bulk of the damage with his superb figures of 6/30 off 17 overs. WALLINGTON (134) scored a 40-run victory over Ocean Grove 1 (9/94) in their round 10 one-day clash at Shell Road on December 15. MEANWHILE Ocean Grove 2 (1/51) scored a resounding nine-wicket win over Jan Juc, who were bowled for only 50 in their one-day clash at Connewarre.
Final weekend wrap up MEANWHILE in other games, The Grubbers (3/300) defeated Collendina (145) by 155 runs in their B-Grade one-day clash at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve on December 22. COLLEDINA (5/147) lost their C-Grade oneday clash to Barrabool 1 (5/153) by five wickets at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus on Saturday. IN the other C-Grade one-day clash at Shell
Road, Jan Juc (5/152) claimed a five-wicket win over Ocean Grove (8/151). IN a local D-Grade one-day derby match on Sunday December 16, Ocean Grove 2 (280) defeated Ocean Grove 1 (105) by 175 runs. IN other D-Grade oneday games, Anglesea (1/93) claimed a nine-wicket win over Collendina (9/91) in their match at Barwon Common on Saturday December 22.
Hat-trick hero
Tim Murphy, Ocean Grove D grade v Wallington.
Terry Birch claimed a rare hat-trick with the ball in his side’s one-day match against Wallington on December 15.
RIPPERS ON THEIR MARKS Scott looking forward to ‘big opportunity’ at Grove
Renee Scott.
Cobras keep finals place alive COLLENDINA kept its slim A-Grade finals hopes alive with a thrilling five-wicket victory over Barrabool in their one-day clash at home on Saturday December 22. Barrabool, who are in tenth place, won the toss and batted first and were led by run machine Kane Pickering (95) who guided the Bulls to a total of 4/200 off their 40 overs. In reply, Collendina won a compelling contest on the final delivery with youngster Byron Taylor, 18 not out, and new season recruit Alastair
Grant, 19 not out, at the crease to deliver their team a season defining win in the tense final moments. Experienced Cobra batting pair Leigh Keast (51) and Richie Peters (44) helped the home side lay the foundations for the win earlier in the innings. Last season’s A-Grade premiers jumped from ninth place to seventh spot with their 3-3 record after seven rounds. Nearby rivals Ocean Grove, who had the bye, remain in sixth place with a 4-2 record. Cricket pages 37-39.
SHE is young, enthusiastic and keen to dive into the role as senior netball coach of the Ocean Grove Netball Club, writes Mark Heenan. Earlier this month, Grubbers appointed 25-year-old Renee Scott as their new netball coach for the 2013 season. The former GFL netballer who has built up an impressive junior and senior playing career with St Joseph’s and Geelong West St Peters, is excited by the new challenge at Ocean Grove next season. “It is a very big opportunity, one I am looking forward to and one I think both the club and myself will really gain
something out of,” Scott said. “The club is about rebuilding over the next few years, the Grubbers seem to have some good people, great initiatives and projects in place to develop the younger players. That is something I would like to get myself involved with as well and really get the girls to commit and then grow and get some success out of it.” Scott got a taste for netball coaching at a representative level after guiding the GNA (Geelong Netball Association) Sunshiners to premiership glory that played in a Melbourne-based week night competition in previous
seasons. “It was a team that played in Melbourne, we had some great success there and a premiership in our first year and finals the next year,” Scott said. “That is probably where I really developed (as a coach). “I have had a lot of coaches throughout my playing career and sort of took something from each of those and then was able to put into practice myself.” The qualified accountant, who works with Geelongbased firm Patrick Rowan & Associates, has her sights set on a playing coaching role
Riding a winning wave LOCAL surfer Jemima Hutchins is riding an incredible wave of success right to the end of 2012. The former Ocean Grove SLSC nipper and now Barwon Heads resident, finished fourth in the Under 16’s girls event at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles held at Tasmania’s Roaring Beach earlier this month. Hutchins was
overwhelmed with her success at the National Titles. “In the Aussies (Nationals) I was not even expecting to get through my first round,” the humble teenager said. “I was happy when I got into the semi-finals and when I got into the final I was stoked.” Hutchins then teamed up with Jan Juc local
Zoe Clarke and helped Victoria place second behind Queensland in the All Star Schools event competition between six states. Victoria finished above the highly fancied NSW team. The Roxy sponsored team-rider boards are shaped by Ocean Grovebased Simon Forward who runs 4D Surfboards.
with the Grubbers next season and is keen to make her mark on the Centre position. Ocean Grove Netball Club Coaching Co-ordinator, Greg Ollis, said Scott’s time management skills and fresh plans to develop the youthful playing stocks made her a perfect fit for the role. “As a club we are very pleased to obtain Renee’s services as she fits the direction we as a club are heading,” Ollis said. “Someone from outside the club is a great boost for us – a breath of fresh air basically.” Scott said she is looking forward to working at the club’s new netball facilities
at Shell Road Recreation Reserve, which boasts four netball courts and has great access to the Bellarine Sports and Aquatic Centre. “Good facilities make a big difference to what you can do especially on game day and your trainings and having lights let’s you train at nights in the winter months,” Scott said. Grubbers are expected to relocate their new netball base from Draper Street to Shell Road in February. IN OTHER news Ocean Grove will resume their preseason training on Tuesday January 15.
THE spin stocks keep growing in abundance at the Ocean Grove Cricket Club, writes Mark Heenan. 26-year-old Grubber D-Grade spinner Terry Birch claimed a rare hat-trick with the ball in his side’s one-day match against Wallington on Saturday December 15. Birch finished with the figures of 6/19 from 6.3 overs which included three maidens. “The first wicket in the hattrick was a bowled, then the second wicket was a caught and bowled,” Birch said. “Then we brought everyone in for close catching positions, and the next batsman hit it straight to the fielder and he has obviously caught it. “So I was pretty lucky for the third one.” He joins fellow Grubber tweaker Mick Gill, who claimed 7/19 in the A-Grade game against Wallington and Thomas Kent’s spell of 5/77 against Wallington in the
B-Grade, as spinners to have had recent success with the ball. “Thomas Kent took a fivewicket haul the week before that, and I took six wickets and (A-Grade) spinner Mick Gill took seven wickets,” Birch said.“It was like we were all joking because we all bowl spin.” It was Birch’s first hat-trick with the ball after coming close on several occasions. Birch said the reason for his success may have been due to his change in spin variety bowling to left-handers and right-handers. “I bowl a bit of off-spin and leg-spin,” Birch said. “I can’t bowl a wrong ‘un for an offspinner or wrong ‘un for a leg-spinner. “So I just bowl a leg-spinner or off-spinner.” Birch is the leading wickettaker for the Grubbers D-Grade this season after 10 rounds claiming 11 wickets at 12.64.
Birchy takes three in row
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