November 5-18, 2008
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SMILES LIGHT UP GROVE’S PARADE
THE sun truly shone on Ocean Grove when it celebrate the 50th anniversary since it was proclaimed a town. In the best traditions, all ages and groups were there. Led by the Newtown Band, school children, the footballers and netballers, anglers and dancers marched togetether with RSL, members of Probus, and a fleet of combis, utes and fire trucks. Picture special pages 10-16
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THIS month is the Clancy Family Diabetes Charity Golf Day. The now annual event is organized by Pauline and Andrew Clancy. Their son Todd has type 1 juvenile diabetes and the family has thrown itself behind the campaign to raise awareness and funds for all types of diabetes. “We raise money and awareness of type 1 diabetes each year and I ride in the Jacobs Creek Ride to Cure Diabetes bike ride each year organised by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,” said Pauline. The golf event is on Sunday November 16 and is a 9am shot gun start 12-hole Ambrose event played by teams of four. Handicap and Non-handicap players welcome, the cost is $20 per head including lunch, and individuals can easily be linked up with a team. All profits go to Diabetes Research All entries and enquiries to Andrew & Pauline Clancy, 79 Bonnyvale Road, Ocean Grove 3226 or contact 52563660 / 0414291038 or paclancy@ Todd and Pauline Clancy. internode.on.net.
Local election: no contest LOCAL councillor Jan Farrell has been returned to Geelong Council unopposed. Under the rules, Cllr Farrell, along with several other councillors, won a new term after there were no nominations to stand against her. Cllr Farrell who has chaired or worked on the Bellarine Peninsula Strategic Plan, including the Ocean Grove structure plan, the Council’s first Youth Strategy and Youth Awards, as well as gaining funding for a swimming pool, soccer pitches and a skate park for the town, said issues for young people would be a major concern. “The next four years...I’ll continue to advocate for young people - to grow their resilience and
keep them safe, especially around the issues of mental health, drugs and alchohol,” she said. “There’s still loads of work to do to make gaming a safer entertainment option so I’ll continue to work in that arena, both in Geelong and across the state. “Locally, I’ll be working towards better community arts infrastructure in Ocean Grove, improved parking and traffic management, more local footpaths and new football/cricket/ netball facilities at Shell Road. And whatever else the community puts on my to-do list.” Cllr Farrell said: “Thank you Ocean Grove for your confidence and support.”
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St Peter’s Fair
OCEAN Grove Surf St Peter’s Fair takes place this Saturday, Lifesaving Club was out November 8, from 9am to 1pm. Stalls, books, on the streets on Saturday bric-a-brac, fresh fruit and more. shaking its tins as part of the annual Shopping Frenzy fundraiser. The town was a sea of yellow and red (and nipper blue) as club members of all ages volunteered their time to the worthy cause. The amount raised was being counted as the Voice went to press.
Woodlands youngsters love new drought-proof lawn
The Woodlands pre-school play area as it was.
MP Lisa Neville and children on their new lawn.
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Clean shaven Mocean Grovers stopped traffic in The Terrace. The team are just some of the locals who met up to compare growing plans ahead of Movember.
Mo grow zone stops traffic IT’s finally underway – Movember has been unleashed on the town and this year could be the most outrageous yet. Organised to raise money and awareness to tackle prostate cancer and male depression, scores of Grove men have signed up to grow a moustache for the month of November. Some have joined the Mocean Grove team while others have joined work teams, sports teams or gone it alone. None of that matters as
the money all goes to the same cause. Styles are unlimited in this wacky event – growers can pick from a Major, a Regent, a Box Car, a Trucker, a Sanchez or even an Abrakadabra. The list goes on. An end of Movember fundraising party at Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta on November 30 – where the town’s best Man of Movember will be crowned. There will also be a silent auction and other fun fundraising highlights to make
it a night. Among the teams planning a face off are the Pizza shop Poirots and the handlebared hoteliers of the Ocean Grove Hotel. A mid month half time catch up is also planned for the hotel, keep an eye out for posters. Are you signed up? Email your photo or invite us along to get a photo of your team. Contact news@oceangrovevoice.com. For more details see www.movember.com
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VOICE SAYS Well done to the Celebrate 58 committee for putting on the procession, family day, back tos, local history stand and the dinner celebrating 50 years since proclamation. The committee, all volunteers, clearly have their heart in the town - even those who no longer live here. Not only did they help us celebrate our great town, but they brought a lot of old friends back together and kept the town’s best traditions alive. It was great to see so many of our community groups, sports clubs, schools and businesses all marching together.
LOCAL Kerrie Bedson has recently returned from a conference in Alice Springs where she had the opportunity to get to know some of the indigenous community. “I’ve just returned from the Regional Arts Australia National Conference in Alice Springs. I spent an amazing time working as a volunteer to the Apmeraltye
Ingkerregke (People of one land, all together) sessions with a group of knowledgeable, proud and interesting Eastern Arrente aboriginal women.” Along the way Kerrie thought it appropriate to share her own background and surprise, surprise, look what they were reading at lunchtime.
A PUBLIC Education forum involving local head teachers is being held on the Bellarine this month. The free forum will be held at Point Lonsdale Primary School, in Bowen Road, from 7pm to 8.30pm on November 18. The focus will be on secondary school education issues. The forum will give parents who are unsure of which school to send their children to, or those who have just started thinking about it, the opportunity to listen to informed discussion about public education and our local schools.
There will also be a chance for parents to ask questions to the panel specific. Guest speakers will be Chris Bonner and Jane Caro (authors of The Stupid Country: How Australia is dismantling public education, and Angelo Gavrielatos (AEU Federal President). Also on the panel will be local school principals Colin Sing (Bellarine Secondary College) and Fay Agterhuis (Point Lonsdale Primary), and parent and student representatives. All welcome to attend. Details 0425 842 286 or email public.ed.forum@gmail.com.
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Ocean Grove WHK’s Emma Smith, Dianne Perry and Sally Hall.
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THE Ocean Grove office of WHK recently held a womens’ networking event at 13th Beach Golf Club to raise funds for “Look Good…..Feel Better”, a national organisation that is dedicated to helping women undergoing treatment for cancer by restoring their appearance and self image. “It was also a great project for our own team to get behind and work together,” said Principle Helen Butteriss. “Three of our staff volunteered to be models in the styling session. They were so nervous it was a really big achievement for them in front of over 80 women.”More than $2,000 was raised in two hours.
Pam Broughton of Look Good Feel Better, Geelong with Helen Butteriss of Ocean Grove WHK. Penny Szakiel of Geelong has her hair styled by Shelley Platt of Ocean Grove’s Salon Sojourn.
Ocean Grove’s Chris Carnaby gets pampered by Dika Zulic of Vitality Day Spa and Kate Dennis of Terry White.
As they say, a holiday works wonders. Harvey World Travel were on hand to offer plenty of getwaway options. Pictured were: Jean Oraniuk, Carol McCarthy, Lesley Judd and Rebecca Grixto.
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G.R.A.C.E. meeting
G.R.A.C.E, the local breast cancer support group is holding a meeting at Geelong Private Hospital on November 11 from 1pm to 3pm. Ask at desk for directions. A speaker will give an update on radiation issues. Contact Kathy Osborne on 52261647.
Graham Tribe, Russ Stringer and Gerry Pietersen. David Kee, Phil Dix and Gordon Rice.
Park’s 10th Golf Day OCEAN Grove Park celebrated its tenth annual golf tournament in October. About 40 players took part in the fun competition at the town’s golf club. Every year the contest, which raises money
Cheryl Selkirk, Ann Bibby and Judy Thomas.
to maintain the park, has been sponsored by local electrical contractor Dave Purdie. After the golf the players had lunch, and a cake donated by Safeway was ceremoniously cut to mark the anniversary. The results were: Overall Winner – Russ Stringer 41pts Mens Winner – Gerry Pietersen 38pts, Mens Runner Up – D. Kee 37pts. Ladies Winner – Judy Thomas 38pts, Ladies Runner Up – Cheryl Selkirk 37pts Best Nine Out Men – Gordon Harrop 20pts, Best Nine Out Ladies – Ann Bibby 18pts Best Nine In Men – Ron Milner 21pts, Best Nine In Ladies – Sally Collier 18pts Callaway Winner – Phil Dix 77pts, Callaway Runner Up – Graeme Tribe 78.
Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 7.30pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Enquiries - Marg Wylie 5256 2550 Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7.30pm - 9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Ph.52551641.
First Monday of every month Ocean Grove Ladies Probus, 10am: Ocean Grove Golf Club. Contact Rita Pitt on 5255 1115 or Thelma Evans on 5255 1806. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm: Bellarine Secondary College. Contact Tony on 0409 545929.
Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL. 2.30pm at Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club. 1.30pm: St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Enquiries, pls contact June McLellan on 5255 1399
Ocean Grove Men’s Probus. 10am-12noon at the Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers., make friends. Visitors welcome. For details please contact Geoff on 5255 4355. Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Ch Hall.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club. 7.30pm: Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Contact: Jason Bowers 0418 737 808
Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am: Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. For more details contact Dianne on 5255 1372.
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Fourth Monday of every month
Tai Chi - 6.30 pm. Uniting Church Hall, The Parade. All welcome. Christine McKay 5255 1948/0417 508 857. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am-12 noon(adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ph. 52551641.
Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am to 12..30pm: Surfside Centre, inquiries 5255 5515. Friendship is our theme.
Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm at the Senior Citizens Hall,
Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club,10am-12 noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ph.52551641. Bellarine T.O.W.N, 6pm: Uniting Church Hall, cnr Eggleston Street and The Parade. Contact Glenda 5255 5463.
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First Thursday of every month Fridays Uniting Church Outreach Coffee Morning, 10.30am, Hibiscus Cafe.
Fourth Friday of every month Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, the Surfside Centre. Meet new friends, visitors welcome. Call 5256 2037
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Thank you, from the organisers The organisers of Celebrate ’58 would like to thank the following for their support of the events on October 25. Alcoa, the City of Greater Geelong, Club Grove, Hotondo Homes, Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta, RT Edgar, Kohler Printworks, WHK Group Limited, Home Hardware and the Hose, Menhere, Wynn and Menzies families. Special mention should also be made to the efforts of members of the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove and Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions and Steve Gibbs. Without their support the events would not have happened. Thank you
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takes to the streets OCEAN Grove lived up to its traditional love of a parade when it celebrated 50 years since it was officially proclaimed a town. And wasn’t the town lucky, claiming a beautiful sunny day sandwiched between a week of showery or overcast conditions. Crowds lined the streets as about 40 floats and groups took part in the procession that wound its way from the park, up Presidents Avenue, through The Terrace and then back to the Park. BayFM radio presenter Mark Hyland and local identity Ken Guyett gave a commentary on the participants. At the park visitors were treated to the jazz of Des Camm, rock ‘n’ roll and callisthetics dancing, long-standing Ocean Grover Graham Tribe read a Welcome to Country and then Geelong town crier Andrew Shiers and his daughter Isabelle reinacted the town proclamation from 1958. Throughout the afternoon locals and ex-locals took the chance to catch up with old friends, visit back tos at Ocean Grove Primary and the Customer Information Centre and watched training demonstrations by the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Little Athletics Club.
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Our Lady Star of the Sea.
Alice Digby and Jayne Fendyk of Ocean Grove Football Netball Club.
Keeping in touch with Ocean Grove’s Dutch history, Geelong Bay City Clog Dancers.
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Steve (Chooka) Piec, a youngster at the orginal parade, drove the procession in a ‘58 Holden ute.
Ocean Grove’s Nightlights CWA.
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Surfside Primary School.
Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dancing Group.
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Ocean Grove RSL welfare volunteers and supporters enjoy the atmosphere.
Woodlands Preschool.
The 2008 Premiership winning Ocean Grove under 18 football team.
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Colouring champs
Winning artists Paris Stone, 8, Tahlea-Rose White, 10, and Gemma Bell, 7. Celebrate ‘58 proved a huge success in terms of reuniting old friends and classmates. Most of those pictured were friends or classmates in Ocean Grove in the 1950s. They are Francis Wools (Colla), Ken Hose, Anne Dickson (Geerings), Peter Skinner, Stuart Russell, Reini Loosdrecht (Rodda), Maria Wools (Neyenhuis), John Lont, Richard Barry, Maurice Barry, Martin Geerings, Carol Tribe, Lesley Flowers, Loris Hose, Juliana Wools (Chapman), John McCone. The remincing continued with a Grove trivia and dancing at the Celebrate 58 dinner at Club Grove that evening.
YOUNG artists were awarded prizes for their entries in the colouring competition organised by Little Darlings and Screen Actors to coincide with Celebrate ’58. The full list of prize winners was: Age 4,5,6: 1st prize Thomas Lowe – Surfside Primary School, won a children’s birthday party for ten value, 2nd prize Ciera Major, won a $50 Clothing Voucher to spend on new Clothing at Little Darlings, 3rd prize Cooper Ward – Woodlands Kindergarten won 5 free visits to Let Em Loose. Age 7,8,9 1st prize Rory Monteith – Our Lady Star of the Sea won $150 to spend on clothing at Little Darlings, 2nd prize Gemma Bell – Ocean Grove Primary School, won one month of free acting lessons at Screen Actors, 3rd prize Maya Mc Namara – Surfside Primary School, won 5 Free visits to Let Em Loose Age 10,11,12 entries: 1st prize Tahlea-Rose White – OG Primary School won one term of free Acting Classes from Screen Actors, 2nd prize Eilish Major won a $50 Clothing Voucher to spend at Little Darlings for New Clothing, 3rd prize Paris Stone – Ocean Grove Primary School, won two weeks of free Acting Classes from Screen Actors. The winners were kindly judged by local artist Helen Brotherton.
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Mudlarking on my drainpipe THIS picture of a mudlark was taken in my front garden, the nest was on the drainpipe of my house above the front veranda A mudlark or Magpie Lark is a common bird, found is most area’s of Australia. It is related to the fantail family of birds. They are about 30 cms long when fully grown, which makes it a medium sized bird. Mudlarks are colored similar to a Magpie, but the Magpie is a bigger bird. The female Mudlark has a white throat, and the male has a black throat and more black coloring around the eye, so it is easy to tell the sexes apart.
Mudlarks thrive in areas where there is soft, bare ground for foraging, and where there is a supply of mud for making a nest. They are commonly seen by the side of the road foraging for road kill insects. The nest is made of mud, grass, and plants and feather and grass lined. There was one live chick in this nest. The parents of the chick spent all day catching insects on our window ledges, banging against the windows as they flew around the house. A few weeks ago the chick and the parents left the nest and haven’t been seen since. By Jenny Carr
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Legendary flautist Howlin’ Wind performed at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop at the weekend.
We gathered enthusiastically at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop, hoping to catch a glimpse of the legendary Victorian musician, Andy Richardson, a multi-talented flautist. Andy is better known as Howlin’ Wind, a name which originated from the expressions of the local fishermen in Apollo Bay, where he was raised. Andy came onto stage to play a few solo pieces before being joined on stage by his wife Trish, and daughter Maria. Both are extremely talented acoustic guitarists and vocalists. The group was also assisted by Mike McRea on drums, to enthral the crowd
at the Chicken Shop. Howlin’ Wind blew off with a rendition of “Great Ocean Road”, combining the sounds of both traditional and pan flute, along with definite acoustics from the ladies and a steady drum rhythm to add to the ambience of the evening. I was enthralled by the “Taj Mahal” album piece called “It’s Meant To Be”, which was both mystical and hypnotic. My favourite for the night was a very original “Knocking on Heavens Door”. I will most certainly recommend the band to everyone I see. By Shaun Mitten
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oceangrovevoice.com Saturday November 22 Mock Turkey, Under 18s night. Mock Turkey pack out the Chicken Shop. This is an opportunity for under 18 music lovers to see the exciting popular local band without being locked out for being under age. 7.00pm: Bar Deli – Blues night featuring Blue Adagio 7.30pm: Sportsman’s Night at Wallington Cricket Club, 464 Wallington Rd. Includes Doug Hawkins and Andrew Bews. Tickets $25. 7.30–11.30: Club Grove – Live music with Paul Carrigg Sunday November 23 2 pm: Bar Deli – Live music with Sweet Delores 3.30 pm: Bar Deli – Live music with Jules Saturday November 29 7.30 – 11.30: Club Grove – Live music with Brendon Britt Sunday November 30 2pm: Bar Deli – Live music with Ricey 6.30 pm: Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta - MOVEMBER party. Come and see the Ocean Grove King of Mo’s 2008! Everyone welcome. Silent auctions and raffles, all raising funds for Movember. Mondays 6.30 pm: Bar Deli – Open Mic night, combined with Curry night. 7 pm – 8.30 pm: Line Dancing at the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Elaine 0413 690 597 Wednesdays 1 pm – 3 pm: Line Dancing at the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Elaine 0413 690 597 Ocean Grove Hotel – Pizza, Pasta and Pop – Food and Music fun night Fridays 6.30pm: Barwon Heads Hotel – Happy Hour in the ‘Bak Bar, 6 - 9pm Ocean Grove Hotel – Jukebox and Karaoke – celebrate the end of the working week
The Angels at Barwon Heads Hotel. Wednesday November 5 9pm: Barwon Heads Hotel – the bands are back! Live music with The Angels Thursday November 6 10 am: Zebra Bar - Oaks Day Ladies Champagne Brunch Friday November 7 7pm: Piping Hot Chicken Shop – live music with Sarah Carroll . . . to be confirmed Saturday November 8 7.30 – 11.30: Club Grove – Live music with Andrew Pobjoy Sunday November 9
2 pm: Bar Deli – Live music with Jill Meehan Friday November 14 Free Teenage Concert Series Finally featuring Sambrose Automobile and most of the teenage bands that have played at the Chicken Shop throughout the year. It will be one hell of a big chicken shop jam. Saturday November 15 7.30–11.30pm: Club Grove – Live music with Terry Broun Jnr 9pm–1am: Zebra Bar - Midori Summer Beach Party Sunday November 16 2pm: Bar Deli – Live music with Mike Leahy
Saturdays 9 pm: Ocean Grove Hotel – DJ Jiminy Kickit Sundays 2 - 6 pm: Nectar Bar – Live music with Greig McInerney. Jazz blues, ballads, covers and orginals. Musicians welcome to join in. 6pm: Barwon Heads Hotel - Knockout Pool
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Turkey Mock the house
Halloween won’t be the same again now that local band Mock Turkey have made that frightening date their own. The band again pulled in a scary crowd for their Barwon Heads Hotel set, costumes and all, putting demons on the dancefloor. Mock Turkey play at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop on November 22. Pictures Gary Stephens
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The Uniting Church Fete always attracts a good crowd ahead of opening.
Bell rings in the shoppers Uniting Church member David Reid rings in the opening of the Uniting Church summer fete. It has become a tradition that shoppers wait behind a taped off area until the bell rings at 9.30am. Brisk trade was reported but “less $50 notes this year�, said one stall worker. An economic indicator?
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Local restaurants and coffee, officially the best!
Above: Oakdene celebrate. Left: the Nectar Bar team.
Oakdene wins back to back, Nectar Bar and Barwon Orange take top local honours THE Nectar Bar won Best Restaurant – Casual, while Oakdene Vineyard won Best Restaurant – Fine Dining. in the recent Golden Plate Awards. The result confirming the Ocean Grove area as the top place to eat in the Geelong region. It’s also where you’ll find the best coffee maker. Across the bridge at Barwon Orange, Melanie Marshall was awarded Best Barista. Food critic Stephen Downes announced the winners of the prestigious hospitality awards at a Gala Dinner celebration at Ford Discovery Centre in October. Oakdene won Best Restaurant – Fine Dining and Best Chef as well as Highly Commended for Best Customer Service and Best Menu of Local Food. It’s won the overall title for the second year running. The Gala Dinner followed six months of rigorous judging and analysis by six highly respected and professional Melbourne food reviewers to determine the best of the best in the food and wine industry. Ian Cover and Darren James hosted the evening.
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Erin Jamieson, year 5, and ‘Garden of Dreams’.
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Naomi Le Maistre, year 5, and ‘Ken Done’s Sydney Harbour’.
Primary school art show OCEAN Grove Primary held its third annual Art Show at the end of October. Every student at the school – all 460 - had a piece of work on show, with another 70 works being exhibited by local artists from the community.
This year the event was aimed at paying for a kiln for the school’s art room. Opening night, which also happened to be Halloween and prompted some elaborate costumes, saw brisk sales from early on.
Ocean Grove Primary School’s Annual Art Show was held on Halloween, prompting some artistic costume making.
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All the fun of Surfside’s Freshest Food Fair
Elyssa Winter. Sue De Bruijn.
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Felix Webb having fun at the worm farm.
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Longboarders set for final contest of the season
THE final SOUL longboarders competition of the season is on November 15. Book in at Ocean Grove at 7am sharp to be ready for a 8am start. The club newsletter will soon be out detailing the End of year Function at the Ocean Grove Golf club on the November 29. For more details see www.soullongboardclub.co m.au
volleyball: local results Friday Volleyball at the Surfside Centre Week 1: Friday night volleyball at the Surfside Centre continues to be played with spirit and enthusiasm. On 24th October, in Division 2, Hit Me faced up to Tip Rats, and gave the more experienced team a run for their money. Some excellent serving from Pat Williamson, and great scrambling by the rest of the team enabled Hit Me to keep up with the Rats for the major part of every set. The Tip Rats were ultimately victorious, due in part to the consistent serving of Andrew Bean and Chris Smith, and some excellent blocking and spiking by Drew Atkinson. It’s great to see newer teams like Hit Me impoving every week, and becoming more and more competitive. Final scrores were: Tip Rats def. Hit Me 25-21, 25-19, 25-17, 10-10 In other Division 2 games, the Surfcoast Grovers, a team of teenagers who have shown rapid improvement under the coaching of Anne Kuklych, defeated Zeppelins 25-19, 18-25, 24-19. Jalapenos defeated the Dominican Republic 25-19, 23-25, 25-21, so all matches were close and well-fought. In Division 1 action, Bandits drew with SCM, with Bandits winning the first set 26-24, and SCM winning the second 25-20. The Bandits vs SCM game it was a close game all the way. It was a matter or youth versus age and skill. There were some great players in this game. Harrison Foott was serving well for SCM when they needed it but Bandits could stand
up to his hard, fast serves. What Bandits lacked in youth they made up in skills with many points being won by scrambling for the ball and getting the ball back in play. The Phantoms vs NQR game was also a good game. NQR are improving each game, and doing exceptionally well considering they are playing against very seasoned teams who have state league players, and play in tournaments regularly. Jody Mac Donald was one setter for NQR and she did a fantastic job. Phantoms were the ultimate victors in this match though, winning 25-19, 25-9 and 23-10. Majella Week2: It was a pretty quiet night in Division 1 with most of the players going off to a tournament in Bendigo. The first game saw Phantoms victors again, 25-14, 25-22, and 11-7 over Bandits. It was close in the second set. There were some good rallies going on, and Cheryl Moore was in great form tonight. It was exciting to see both teams play with 5 players and Anne Kuklych did some creative passes and excellent back court spikes for the Bandits. Must be in top form for the coming tournament. In the 6 Pact vs NQR game, it was good to see them fielding a Division 2 player, and it will help their skills to improve. Kerri Smith did some fantastic setting for NQR and some great scrambling for balls as well. 6 Pact defeated NQR 25-11, 25-16, and 21-18. So a good night considering many players were away.
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Bowls growing in Grove IN early September this year a young Ocean Grove couple Alison and Brett decided to give bowls a try and dropped in to the Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Brett gave an account of his experience: “Firstly it doesn’t cost anything to give it a try. They loan you some bowls and give free coaching, everyone was really friendly. “I thought that we would be too young (Alison and Brett are in their early 30’s) but since joining I’ve played with and against people aged from 14 to 85, some of those old blokes are awesome bowlers. After a few coaching lessons we decided that it was fun and that we’d join the club. “We played our first game together in a
social mixed pairs game, we didn’t win but had a great time. Everyone is always willing to help us and they have about 10 coaches who all coach for free.” Grove has seven men’s pennant teams, each with 16 players ranging from Division 1 to Division 9. This season Grove has seen in excess of 30 new members join its ranks. Some have joined from other clubs, the majority are just embarking on their lawn bowls career. The club has coaches on hand every Wednesday morning from 10am for anyone who wants to give bowls a try. If this time doesn’t suit, call 5255 1540 and arrange for one of the coaches to see you.
Ocean Grove junior tennis
Ocean Grove Section 12 Boys Week 3: The section 3 girls white team improved its undefeated record this season, with a 34-15 triumph over Clifton Springs. Rebecca Allwood, Megan Vicary, Steph Revie, Ashleigh Cooke and Sally Hughes have combined well to begin the season. Section 4 boys red, led by Jarryd Proctor and Josh Hudson, travelled to Lara and came home with a good win, with Luke Bryant and James Dubberley also performing strongly. Broderick Gist and Travis Anderson both recorded 6-2, 6-0 wins against Bannockburn in section 19. Lachlan Treble, Anthony Wilkens and Alex Lindkuist make up the team, who have been steadily improving so far this season. The picture from left: Ryder Woods, Callum Herron, Michael Awramenko, Jack Ness and Paddy Britt. Week 4: Corinne Reid’s promising form continued on the weekend at Wallington, when she won her two sets 6-1 6-4. The section 3 girls Red team won a tight contest against Grovedale, winning 27-26, led by Kieran Keating and Erin Lazarus who won each of their singles matches. In section 28, Thomas Wright dominated
his opponents, winning his singles 6-0 and combining effectively with his teammate Ethan Franks, to win their doubles set 6-1. The most impressive win of the weekend came from the young section 29 girls team, as they triumphed over Point Lonsdale 36-7. Alice, Georgie, Savannah, Caitlin and Kendra have all recently begun playing tennis and are showing signs of improvement every week. By Patrick West
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Ocean Grove under 17s line up ahead of their match against Barwon Heads.
Matt Borre bowling for for Ocean Grove under 17s against Barwon Heads.
Jake Taylor, bowling for Ocean Grove under 13 against Portarlington.
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Damian Biemans of Wallington A Grade in bat against Portarlington.
Dane Wise-Graham despatches a Port’ ball.
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Local businessman Peter Williams presents the new Cobras junior girls cricket team with playing shirts.
COBRAS have kitted up their first all girls cricket side, all part of an exciting new league that will pit them against other Grove, Barwon Heads/Wallington and Newcomb girl sides. The new team meets on Friday nights at Collendina oval and more are welcome to join. The official age is under 11 but there
is some flexibility. There has also been plenty of support from Cricket Victoria, the Bendigo Bank and local businessman Peter Williams and equipment is provided so girls can happily go along and try it out without cost. For more information contact Leigh Norquay on 0418 325547.
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Sportsman’s Night
WALLINGTON Cricket Club is staging a sportsman’s night at the club on November 15 from 7.30pm. AFL/VFL legends Doug Hawkins and Andrew Bews as well as comedian Johnathon Shuester are on the bill. Tickets are $25 which includes a light supper and drinks are at bar prices. Please ring Jimmy walker on 0407947213 for tickets.
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Snakes more venomous COLLENDINA Cricket Club has overcome an early season player shortage to post some promising results in the first three weeks of competition in the BPCA. Things have improved around the club to the point where round three saw an incredible statistical occurance - there were no ducks scored by any Collendina batsmen in any of the four games. This has sent club statisticians scurrying for the record books, but I’m prepared to go out on a limb and predict that this would never have happened before at the Snakepit. A Grade The A’s have found some form after a disappointing start saw the Cobras go down by over 100 runs against Barwon Heads in round 1. With captain Kade Norquay on the sidelines, Luke Buckland led the batting effort with a measured 50 and received support from recruit Leigh Keast (28) and Michael Fabris (34) to take the total to 131. Heads reeled in the runs with ease on week two despite some excellent bowling from Corey Buxton (3-18) and Dan Earley (2-41). Round 2 was a big improvement with a tight win against Portarlington. Michael Fabris put in a lionhearted effort, bowling a mammoth 33 overs in the haul in 5-68, while Dan Earley (2-34) and Will Handley (2-60) kept things tight at the other end. Port batted through to stumps, but only managed 174 thanks to some extremely tight bowling from the Collendina attack. Norquay led from the front with a well-crafted 72, but he had few willing partners in the top order and when he departed the team was in big trouble at 6-120. Fabris joined Mark Johnston (20*) and together they saved the day with a 70 run partnership when the game was there to be won, taking the score to 6-187 at the close of play. Fabris finished on 53 not out to take man of the match honours. Round 3 was a one-day fixture that turned into a demolition job against Geelong West. Will Handley destroyed the top order with the new ball to take 4-12 from 8 unplayable overs. Dan Earley (2-11) kept the middle order quiet before Ewan Handley cleaned up the tail with his mystery balls, taking 3-4 from only 3.2 overs. Geelong West could only manage 51. The run-chase was done with only the one wicket, that of Cam Kavaliunas, as Ben Ricardo (29*) and Will Handley knocked up the runs in style. The A’s are now sitting in the top six after the first-round hiccup, and will look to consolidate that position over the next few weeks. B Grade The B’s are also sitting in fourth place, despite some mixed results in the first three rounds. Round 1
was a good win for a young Cobra side. Collendina batted first and charged out of the blocks with a 50-run opening stand in ten overs from father-son team Mark (50) and Dwayne (15) Johnston. The middle order failed to consolidate, but Tim Devereax (22) held things together to ensure that his side posted a defendable 171. The cobra bowlers came out firing and blasted Heads out for 70, with Mark Johnston (3-14, Dave Treharne (2-6) and Paul Liistro (2-22) doing their bit for the ball. We enforeced the follow-on and narrowly missed out on an outright win as spinner Andy Devereaux (3-30) showed plenty of promise for the coming season. Round 2 was a club-record debacle, with our heroes being bowled out for 20 on the first morning. The scorecard read like a mobile phone number with six ducks and a top score of 6. The bowlers weren’t given much to work with, but they put in a good performance to roll Portarlington for 111. Treharne was again the chief wrecker with 3-43, while captain Peter Mohr took 3-24 to keep us in the game. Our second innings was a much better effort of 152. Opener Tom Grbac showed the senior players how it’s done with 26, and then Des Every (26) and Mohr went about the task of holding off the Port attack for as long as possible to avoid the outright. Mohr stonewalled his way through 33 overs for his 15, but when he fell the equation came down to 62 runs from 14 overs. The second over, bowled by Treharne went for 13, but the game tightened up as the wickets started to fall with Mohr taking 4-32 from his 7 overs. In the end it came down to 4 runs from the final over. Treharne struck early, and with four still required from the last two balls, Mohr sent all of his fieldsmen to the boundaries and we held them out in a thriller. Round 3 was a return to form for the cobras. Chris Pitfield opened up and got us going with 24 before Mark Johnston belted another 66 to take us to a handy 165. The bowlers did the job again, Mohr and Treharne taking three wickets apiece as we knocked over Geelong West for 111. Next week sees us hosting Barrabool at the Snakepit, and the team really needs the batsmen to start backing up the bowlers to keep the Cobras rolling along. C Grade Paul Donald’s charges have struggled in the early rounds, with low numbers leaving the C’s with a very inexperienced line-up for the games so far. In round 1 we went down against Barwon Heads. Brett Pearson led the bowlers with a tireless 5-54, while Leigh O’Keefe chipped in with 3-19, but the Heads
bats got away through the middle of the day and they posted 249. Our batsmen didn’t respond well to that target, falling for 55 with O’Keefe and Pearson the only batsmen to reach double figures. We followed on and saved the outright with a much more disciplined batting display, thanks largely to a timely 56 from aging star Greg Evans, and great support from Dan Sharp (26) and Trent Robins (20). Things got worse in round 2, with an outright loss against Portarlington. We were rolled for 89, with junior Ash Denneman (33) and Dan Worn (20*) saving us from disgrace. Port knocked up 5-166 despite some good bowling from Worn (3-39), but this time around we were unable to hold them out in the second innings. Keeper Luke Bubb made 33 as the team fell for 127 and the Demons duly knocked up the runs, with Worn again dangerous, taking 4-19. Round 3 was a much better showing, with some excellent performers from some of the junior members of the side. Nick Olver opened up with 25, and then Andy Higgins crafted a superb 54 to help the cobras post a total of 154. Geelong West lost 7 wickets before they reeled in the target, with sam Tucker snaring 3-45 to keep us in the hunt. D Grade The D’s have started off well in the one-day competition, to be sitting just outside the top 6 after 4 rounds. Round 1 was a loss against a highly talented Barwon Heads side featuring a number of A-grade regulars. Openers Chris Pitfield (0-64) and Simon Irwin (0-76) were carted into obscurity as Heads knocked up 345. Captain David Worn was the only bowler to contain the seagulls, taking 3-41. Our reply was good, but not good enough. Ben Evans smashed 75, Paul Sullivan carted 66 and Paul Harbert nudged 45 as we fell short with a credible 280 runs on the board. Round 2 was a better showing against Portarlington. New-comer Jason Branagh led the bowlers with 4-22 in Port’s 6-217, and then openers Rick Ninness (73) and Piers Morton (62) set us up for a victory. The result came down to the wire in the final overs, with Brett Pearson (20*) and Bomber Worn (1*) getting the job done in the very last over of the day. In round 4 we returned from the bye and made short work of Barrabool. Skip Irwin recovered from his first-round demons to take 3-30 as the cobras dismissed the bulls for 164. The top order fired and we made the runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Greg Evans continued his good form with a slashing 50, while Bart Sagor and Paul Harbert also chipped in with some valuable runs.
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DANCING DELIGHT Collendina A Grade.
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OCEAN Grove Calisthenics College Senior section has achieved the highest awards for their Division 2 Section. The team won the State Titles held in Melbourne in September and then went on to win the Royal South Street competition in Ballarat last month. With an almost perfect score of 5 x 1st and 2 x 2nd places, they are assured of being promoted to Division 1. Calisthenics is a unique Australian sport. It’s best described as a combination of Gymnastics, Ballet classical/jazz, Singing, Character/ folk dancing, Acting and Marching. Children can start from the age of three years through to over 40 years. Boys are able to compete up to the age of 12 years. Ocean Grove Calisthenics College will be performing their Annual Concert at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre on Friday November 21 at 7.30pm. For more details or to purchase tickets for the Concert, phone Melissa on 52503631.
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