SET TO SWIM November 16-29 2011
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Location, location, location
HAPPY BUYER: Faye Leist points to her new block at Greendale in Ocean Grove.
STRONG sales at two large Ocean Grove land releases have confirmed the area as a must live location. Every block on the new first round of 48 blocks released at Oakdene Estate located off Grubb Road was sold on the first day. The same week 33 of 40 blocks that went on sale at Kingston’s new Greendale were also snapped up. These parkside blocks are located within the existing subdivision, off Milborne Drive, Ocean Grove. The Communications Manager, Allason Lynch, was thrilled by the result. “We put 40 blocks on the market and only have 7 left for sale after just two days. The pleasing thing is these are great value blocks, but not the cheapest. The average sale price was $223,000” Allason said. “The reason why is that Kingston land is in an established community, close to shops, schools, sporting facilities and the beach.” Stories page 14.
Relay raises $37k LOCALS raised more than $37,000 for cancer charities when the Bellarine’s first Relay for Life event was held at Collendina Reserve on Saturday and Sunday. In a sensational 24 hour effort folk walked, ran, jogged - and eventually a few hobbled - for the cause. • Story and pictures pages 18-19.
Children released balloons at the finale of the Relay for Life at Collendina.
RETURNED By CARLY HELWEG
WHEN Wendy Naylor discovered her grandfather’s treasured military medals were stolen in a break-in last year, she was devastated. However the Ocean Grove artist received an unexpected phone call last week to inform her that the medals had been found, just in time for Remembrance Day. Wendy’s grandfather, Major General James Murdoch Archer Durrant, served a long and successful career
Stolen medals safe
with the Australian military from the time he was a 14-year-old bugler until his discharge in 1944. Major Durrant was quickly promoted through the ranks, and eventually helped lead the 13th Battalion to the Gallipoli landings and many French campaigns including Battles of the Somme and Pozieres.
One of the toughest battalions in the Australian army, the 13th is reported to have had the greatest casualty rates of any Australian units. Wendy said her grandfather was known for his unique way of treating the men under his command. “The men were his first priority” she said. Wendy said her grandad didn’t agree
with the way other some senior figures treated the men of their battalions which often involved intimidation and fear tactics. “Grandad knew that was wrong; he said if men don’t love you something is wrong,” she said. “He was a man of great integrity and great moral fibre.” Major Durrant later wrote a leaflet – title Leadership - for the Australian military outlining his philosophy for CONTINUED PAGE 17
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OCEAN GROVE HOST: Adam Ford’s Who’s Been Sleeping In My House? screens later this month on the ABC.
Homes in spotlight AN OCEAN Grove man has been exploring who has been sleeping in people’s homes across Australia in a new ABC television show. Adam Ford has used his 20 years of archaeological experience to explore the history behind Australian houses and the lives of the owners as the host of a new show, Who’s Been Sleeping in My House? Between travels and filming, the self-confessed archaeology boffin has lived in Ocean Grove for the past six years with wife Inga and their two daughters. Originally from the UK, Adam has worked on archaeological expeditions worldwide including a 2008 dig at the site of Ned Kelly’s Glenrowan siege. The Ned Kelly dig kickstarted Adam’s television career after he suggested the project be filmed as a documentary.
Everyday house history explored on new TV show “It became a one hour show on the ABC, a one off, fun to do, didn’t think anything of it,” he said. Not long after the Ned Kelly special aired, Adam was contacted to be part of a new show not as an expert, but the host. “I’ve really, really enjoyed it, it has been a real challenge, it’s definitely out of your comfort zone being put in front of a camera like that,” he said. The eight-part series involves Adam travelling to homes across Australia to answer owners’ questions on the history of their homes and the people who have lived there over the years. Adam said despite the
steep learning curve, he enjoyed the adventure that came with making the series. “With the type of show it is I suppose it’s easier because I’m doing what I normally do, what I’m doing on the television is what I do on a day to day basis,” he said. “Almost every house we found something completely unexpected and completely new, some days at the end of filming we’d sit back and say, did we really just find that?” Adam said the premise for Who’s Been Sleeping at My House appealed to him as he had always been interested in the stories of the average person
throughout history. “Most of the time its reasonably easy to find out how old a house is, but that doesn’t really tell the whole picture, that’s not the story we’re trying to tell, it’s not the house, it’s the people in the house,” he said. “I think countries are made on the backs and the endeavours of the average person.” Adam said the struggle with season one was discovering the houses to investigate so they stirred up interest through local radio and researched historical and national trust documents. “We got a lot of response but not all of them were
suitable for the show,” he said. “We were trying to avoid the classic historic house, we wanted a typical house that you might not normally notice.” When asked about his favourite of the eight houses that were part of series, Adam said he found it difficult to choose just one. “They’re all so varied, they’ve all got such different but interesting histories, I can’t say that there’s one,” he said. As well as hoping for a second series, Adam said his next project was writing an adventure book for his two daughters. “I promised them I would write them a book four years ago and they’ve never let me forget it,” he said. Who’s Been Sleeping In My House? airs on ABC1 on Monday, November 21, at 8pm.
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OCEAN Grove Park is holding its summer car boot sale next month. Come along and join in the fun and find a treasure or bargain in the beautiful surrounds of Ocean Grove Park. There will also be a sausage sizzle. This event is a fundraiser for park improvements for the community. The boot sale is on Saturday December 3 from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Sites are $15, details on 5255 52302 or 5258 2505.
A NEW book sale is being held in aid of Oxfam Ocean Grove Group later this month. The sale is at the Uniting Church, Eggleston Street, from 9am to 1pm on Saturday November 26. Fantastic bargains on latest release books, enjoy a Fair Trade Coffee too. A great opportunity to pick up some Christmas gifts.
STORM FRONT OVER THE BLUFF
The promised super storm from the west may have skipped round Ocean Grove on Tuesday last week but the skies still offered up a stunning attraction for onlookers and photographers The main picture was captured by Alan Barber while the decisive moment when lightning stuck on the Barwon Estuary was grabbed by local and CFA volunteer Lee Bickley.
Blood donors urgently needed now A GROUP of local Coles employees have become part of 246 Ocean Grovers who have given blood during the past year. Erin Carpenter, who has given blood on a regular basis for more than four years, took three of her work collegues to help give the gift of life during the Geelong Cup long weekend.
The group went to the mobile Red Cross Blood Donation Unit that parks at the Shell Road Reserve every three months. Erin said her three workmates had never given blood before and required some reassurance and hand-holding. “They were brand newies and felt a bit scared but in the end they
couldn’t believe how easy it was,” she said. Ocean Grovers have been generous givers with the Australian Red Cross reporting 652 donations from locals over the last 12 months. With about 470mls given per donation, this means the 246 individuals have provided about 300 litres of whole blood.
Ocean Grovers should also be proud to know their donations have gone on to save more than 1800 lives. One in three Australians will need blood in their lifetime yet only one in thirty donate and Red Cross is encouraging locals to make an appointment. Erin said the mobile donation van will be
back in Ocean Grove in January for those who aren’t able to visit the Geelong centre. “I just want to encourage other businesses and people in Ocean Grove to donate blood and visit the van when it comes back in January, get up there and give it a go.” To make an appointment, phone 13 14 95.
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A time to reflect THE centre of Ocean Grove joined with the rest of the nation to stop and remember those that died during the wars. On a bright sunny November morning Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL sub-branch president Keith Hankin welcomed those attending before fellow member Allan Wettenhall read the Act of Remembrance. Wreaths were laid by the RSL, Ocean Grove Bowling Club and Probus ahead of two minutes silence. In keeping with Bellarine Secondary College regular involvement in the service, students Tahlea-Rose White and Connor Sheedy read Flanders Field.
Pictures from top clockwise: Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL president Keith Hankin lays a wreath on behalf of the sub-branch, Ocean Grove at 11am on the 11th of the 11th, 2011, Bellarine Secondary College students Tahlea-Rose White and Connor Sheedy read Flanders Field, and Ocean Grove Fire Brigade always presents a smart turn out for Remembrance Day.
Great success for Big Bill’s fundraising team Bellarine branch Cancer After Care has presented Geelong CAC with a cheque for $6,800. The hefty donation was made possible by the hard work of local members staging a garage sale, a soup and sandwich luncheon, a garden party, a street stall in Point Lonsdale, and raffles of a Christmas hamper and a beautiful handmade patchwork quilt. The cheque was handed over at the home of local member Thelma Evans who said: “We wish to extend a big thank you to the many wonderful volunteers, donor and customers,” who helped them raise the money for Cancer After Care. Pictured left are Thelma Evans and the Bellarine Cancer After Care fundraising team ‘Big Bill’s Beautys’,
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FINE FAREWELL: Bellarine police officers have celebrated the career of Leading Senior Constable Rod (Stumpy) McLennan (centre).
Retiring police honoured LONG-serving Bellarine police members have been honoured at the Ocean Grove station. A restored surfboard has taken pride of place at the station displaying the names of officers who have spent 12 months or more serving the Bellarine. The unveiling of the honour board also coincided with the eighth anniversary of the Bellarine Police station’s opening in October 2003. Included on the list are retirees Leading Senior
Constable Rod (Stumpy) McLennan and Sergeant Stephen Anset. With more than 65 years of combined Victoria Police service under their belts, the two officers were both stationed in Ocean Grove for the past eight and six years respectively. Retired Sergeant Anset and Sen Constable McLennan were both presented with certificates of service and appreciation in recognition for their hard work on the Bellarine Peninsula.
“These are going straight to the pool room,” Mr Anset quipped. The 49-year-said that as much as he would miss the mateship, he was ready for the down time that came with retirement. “I joined at 17, it was a life career, my police career and I was lucky enough to get in,” he said. “I’ll miss the mateship and the station banter but I won’t really miss police work ’cause it’s a tough gig ... now I’ll take it slowly and just enjoy the time off.”
Bellarine police Acting Senior Sergeant Dave Magher said Sen Constable McLennan would also be sorely missed at the station. “When Stumpy’s name was mentioned last week, one of the senior constables commented that he was always the one you could rely upon to back you up at a dangerous job or when you most needed help,” he said. “Our ex-members are always welcome to walk back in the door and we
would love to have them back for a cup of tea and a doughnut at any time,” he said. Sen Sergeant Magher said the retirees’ service to the local community, along with all the members on the honour board, was something that deserved great recognition. “The hard work of our police men and women who protect and serve our local community day and night will be recognised on the honour board for all the public to appreciate.”
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Memorial concerns AS A walker early in the mornings I am astounded at the number of people who do not know the correct side of the road to use. I was taught at an early age that you keep to the left side of the footpath but walk/jog/ run facing the oncoming traffic. The reason given to me was that if you were hit by a car you could identify it. Seems logical. Also, I am amazed at the number of road users that wear dark coloured clothing. Street lighting is not as bright as it previously was and
the dark clothing blends in with the road and background scenery, making the wearer hard to pick up quickly in car lights. Not all car drivers are concentrating properly on their surroundings, as I have witnessed. I have seen them eating cereal from a bowl, drinking from a mug and eating toast, while driving. This makes the road a dangerous place to be unless you are highly visible. The lack of made footpaths force pedestrians on to the road, but you can do a lot to improve your own safety. Think light and think bright. ALICE DAVIS Ocean Grove
State View – Lisa Neville ART SHOW Congratulations to all involved in the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove’s first annual art show held in the Queenscliff Town Hall on the last weekend in October. The art show featured work of local and national artists, with profits shared between three very significant local institutions – Cottage By The Sea, the Disabled Surfers Association of Australia, and the Rainbow Riders. This event would not have been possible without the hard work of many willing and capable volunteers and I commend them on the success of the art show.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY November 11 was Remembrance Day and at this time we paused to remember the sacrifice made by those who have served our country. Services were held across the Bellarine and it is always heart-warming to see so many people attend every year to pay their respects to all those men and women, especially those from the Bellarine, whose contribution has helped to make this nation what it is today. NATURE GRANTS Applications are open for the new Communities for Nature Grants program,
through the Department of Sustainability and Environment. I encourage community groups and organisations to apply for funding for local projects. Small grants up to $10,000 and large grants between $10,000 and $150,000 are available. Eligible projects include: revegetation; cleaning up waterways; control of weeds and pest animals and threatened species recovery. For details phone 5248 3462 or visit www.dse.vic. gov.au Applications close December 19. Lisa Neville Member for Bellarine 5248 3462
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I HAVE been meeting so many cool dogs and not so cool cats lately in the Grove. If you see me strutting about, say hi or visit me on FB or drop me an email. If you are a cat, get your dog friend to do it. Look what just hit my inbox. “Hi Cheeky, My owner reads your column to me every week and I thought I’d drop you a line. My name is Scruffy and I’m an 11-yearold golden retriever/ maremma cross. I used to love running on the beach and catching rabbits at home, but
I’m pretty old now and just watch them eating my owners vegies. I’ve also got arthritis, so I get to sleep inside in the warm, which is nice because I get to lick the kitchen floor each night and sometimes score some cool little treats. Recently my owners bought a nice big, soft brown rug. That’s me on it in the picture. I love to lie on it and I think it looks
awesome with my white fur all over it! For some reason my owners vacuum it a lot. Anyway Cheeky, keep up the good work in The Voice, I’ve gotta go and bark at the Jack Russell next door. Smell you later, Scruffy.” Thanks for the email Scruffy. I love seeing your pics and reading about your adventures. Send in photos to cheeky@ oceangrovevoice. com and visit me at facebook.com/cheeky. mobbs Cheeky out.
THE Voice was recently invited to a wedding in Kobe, Japan. Bride Sachiho lived in Ocean Grove for a year, ten years ago, staying with many Star of the Sea families during that time. Locals Graeme and Margie McLean were invited to her wedding and took the Voice along to remind her of her previous home. LUCKY local Glen Emslie scooped first and second in the SOUL fundraising raffle. Glen won a McTavish F4 performance longboard donated by Global Surf industries and a $600 voucher donated by Tradelink Plumbing Supplies. 3rd prize of a $300 voucher donated by Home Hardware Ocean Grove went to Barry Fry.
LUCKY DRAW: Glen Emslie.
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It’s Mega Swim week THE MS Australia 24 Hour Mega Swim will be held at Ocean Grove’s Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre this Saturday and Sunday (November 19 and 20). The event is being sponsored by Ocean Grove Rotary, who are encouraging the local community to get behind this unique sporting and fundraising event. The 24 Hour Mega Swim is a fun team event for people of all ages and abilities, encouraging health and wellbeing while raising funds for people living with multiple sclerosis. Dozens of locals are signed up to take part in the noon to noon swim and which is run as a relay. Among the teams competing are the Boroughcoutas, Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club, Bellarine Sports and Aquatic Centre and the Six Degrees. All funds raised in a Mega Swim go towards Go for Gold Scholarships and MS Australia’s Financial Assistance
GET SET: Rotary’s Trevor McArdle with Hotondo and Boroughcoutas swimmers ahead of this weekend’s Mega Swim.
program. Among the recipients of a Go for Gold scholarship was local musician Breearne Chamley. Bree-arne is due to be performing at the poolside on Saturday night. The strategy and style of the swim is up to each swimmer. Participants can swim for as little as
15 minutes or up to four hours. Each team must have a swimmer in the water at all times during the 24 hours. Melbourne woman Carol Cooke, who was diagnosed with MS in 1998, organised the first 24 Hour Mega Swim in 2001 to raise funds for the Go for Gold Scholarship
program. “This is a great chance for local businesses, schools, swimming and sporting clubs to get involved in a fun and rewarding event that delivers enormous benefit to Victorians living with MS.” said Ms Cooke. Money raised from the 24 Hour Mega Swim
will support financial assistance programs for services and equipment in the home and provide Go for Gold Scholarships from $2000 to $5000 in six categories for people living with MS. These include education, employment, music, sport, the arts and travel.
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BE AWARE: Ocean Grove bushfire threat map.
CFA opens its doors to the community OCEAN Grove Fire Brigade will be opening its doors to the public this Sunday to encourage families to come and discuss bush and grassfire planning. Brigade captain Steve Gibbs said it would also be a great opportunity to meet the volunteers who work hard to protect lives and property in our community. There will be a range of information available
on the day as well as fun activities and give-aways for the kids. “We’ll be conducting station tours, answering people’s questions, displaying the use of extinguishers and also have a sausage sizzle to name a few of the activities” said Steve. CFA Sunday is on November 20 from 11am to 3pm and is at the end of Fire Action Week.
OCEAN Grovers can expect to receive the town’s first CFA Township Protection Plan in the lead up to the upcoming bushfire season. Every letterbox will receive the Victorian CFA’s protection plan (WHEN?) aimed at helping locals prepare their homes for the possibility of bushfires. Fire Authorities have identified Ocean Grove as a medium risk area for bush and grass fires especially around the Woodlands and Nature Reserve areas as well as the coastal area through the narrows.
Ocean Grove’s need for its first protection plan arose from the 2009 Royal Bushfire Commission in the aftermath of the Black Saturday bushfires. The findings of the commission specified key bushfire risk factors for a town which would therefore require a Township Protection Plan. CFA area coordinator, Alistair Drayton, said the booklet is important not only for residents but also tourists who come down to the coast over the summer period. “The booklet will set out
DOORS OPEN: Fire brigade Captain Steve Gibbs.
information for tourists and residents alike to answer questions on bushfires and allow them to create a plan in their own time,” he said. “It’s designed for them to map out a plan in the cold light of day rather than in the heat of the moment.” Barwon South West TPP co-cordinator Katrina Morgan said the plans aim to provide localised information to help families plan and prepare. A bushfire in the Ocean Grove Nature reserve in the late 1990’s impacted directly into the properties in Woodlands Estate.
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91 THE PARADE OCEAN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS COMING UP AT OGNC: OGNC’s Christmas Raffle Raffle is now open and closes 12th December. Prizes are on display in the reception area and tickets are on sale for $2 each or 3 for $5. Give Now Week 28th Nov - 4th Dec Take part in Give Now Week with OGNC by donating food items so food parcels can be made up and given out to community members who are in need. Donation box is located at reception. Community Christmas Morning Tea OGNC invites you to come along to the centre on Wednesday 7th December, 10am – 12noon for a special Christmas Morning Tea. Meet the staff, find out about Christmas Workshops held at OGNC throughout December and enjoy socialising over a cuppa and a bit to eat. Gold coin donation. DROP IN YOUTH GROUP YEAR 6 TO YEAR 12 – WHATS COMING UP Drop In Youth Group at OGNC operates every Friday night, 6-9pm. Socialise with other young people within a safe, friendly environment, fully supervised by supportive, qualified youth workers. All young people are welcome between the ages of 11-17 (must be in grade 6) Come along, bring a friend and be a part of the wildest activities on the Bellarine. Costs: In House activities: $5 (incl. Dinner) Excursions: $10$15 per excursion (approx) Camps: $100-$300 (depending on camp) Call or pop in to OCNC for all enquiries and enrolments. Registration is essential! Drop In Itinery: 11th November In House - Make up Workshop and Jumping Castle 18th November In House - Hip Hop
Dance Workshop 25th November Excursion - Mini Golf 2nd December In House - Op Shop Dress Up & BBQ 9th December Excursion - Gymnastics 16th December X-Mas Break-up - Go Karting in Melbourne CLASSES WITH VACANCIES: For Preschoolers Yoga Dance (3-5 year olds) Thursday 2.15pm from 13th October Member Fee: $90.00 9x ¾ hour sessions Non Member: $100.00 9x ¾ hour sessions Tutor: Tara Lynch NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING For some courses, training is provided with Victorian Government funding. Funding is available for eligible participants through Adult, Community & Further Education (ACFE) and Skills Victoria program funding. Those seeking funded places must meet the funding criteria to be eligible. Certificate III in Aged Care (CHC30208) and Home and Community Care (CHC30308). Starting at the end of January 2012 – register your expression of interest. Fee: $990.00 (funded) Concession: $607.50 (course fee includes First Aid Level II, food handling, text book and membership) Payment plans available for this course. Clients may be entitled to parent return to earnings or centrelink entitlements to complete this course. Tutor: Kerry Wilson RTO: Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Workplace First Aid Level 1 Friday 9am on 18th November Member Fee: $85.00 1x7 hour sessions
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Non Member: $95.00 1x7 hour sessions Tutor: Kym Eden RTO: National First Aid Workplace First Aid Level 2 Friday 9am on 18th and 25th November Member Fee: $90.00 (funded) or $150.00 (unfunded) 2x7 hour sessions Non Member: $100.00 (funded) or $160.00 (Unfunded) 2x7 hour sessions Tutor: Kym Eden RTO: National First Aid CPR Update Friday 9am on 18th November Member Fee: $60.00 1x3 hour session Non Member: $70.00 1x3 hour session Tutor: Kym Eden RTO: National First Aid Basic Food Safety (Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures) Saturday 9am on 3rd December Member Fee: $85.00 (funded) 1x7 hour sessions Non Member: $95.00 1x7 hour session RTO: Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Inc. COMPUTER CLASSES Some of this training is provided with Victorian Government funding for eligible participants through Adult, Community & Further Education (ACFE); those seeking funded places must meet the funding criteria to be eligible. Computer Drop In This is not a computer class. Designed to provide support and help only. Thursday 3pm from 13th October (by appointment only) Fee: Gold Coin per session 9x2 hour sessions HEALTH & WELLBEING Hike with Heather Friday 9am on 18th November Member Fee: $11.00 1x3 hour session Non Member: $21.00 1x3 hour session Fitness instructor: Heather Peck
Bike Ride – Portarlington to St Leonards Friday 9am on 2nd December Member Fee: $22.00 1x3 hour session Non Member: $32.00 1x3 hour session Fitness instructor: Heather Peck Hike at Kalimna Falls Sunday 8am on 4th December Member Fee: $32.00 1x9 hour session Non Member: $42.00 Fitness instructor: Heather Peck “Mood” Support Group This group meets to provide support and friendship for those with a mood disorder, Various activities and guest speakers are scheduled throughout the term. Thursday’s 10am Member Fee: $2.00 per week Non Member: $3.50 per week Focus on Organics for Health and Wellbeing Wednesday 1pm on 16th November or Thursday 7pm on 17th November Member Fee: $28.00 1x2 hour session Non Member: $38.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Lisa FitzGerald Vegetarian Cooking for Health and Wellbeing Wednesday 1pm on 23rd November or Thursday 7pm on 24th November Member Fee: $28.00 1x2 hour session Non Member: $38.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Lisa FitzGerald Heavenly Facials Wednesday 1pm on 30th November or Thursday 7pm on 1st December Member Fee: $28.00 1x2 hour session Non Member: $38.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Lisa FitzGerald Nia Dance Tuesday 9.30 from 11th October Venue: Uniting Church Hall Monday 6.15pm from Oct 10th or Fri 11.30am from 14th
October Venue: Barwon Heads Community Hall Member Fee: $80.00 8 x 1 hour sessions Tutor: Ginny West from Wild Lotus Please Direct all enquiries to Ginny Phone: 0413596784
Non Member: $37.00 Transport: Heather Peck
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Bus Trip to DFO Tuesday 9am on 6th December Member Fee: $27.00 1x6 hours Non Member: $37.00 Transport: Heather Peck
Scrapbooking Workshops Saturday 1pm on 26th November Member Fee: $10 for each 1x4 hours session Non Member: $15 for each 1x4 hour session Tutor: Mandy Johns UFOs (Unfinished Objects) Monday’s 9.30am – 12noon Member Fee: $2.50 per week Non Member: $3.50 per week Swan Bay Quilters 1st & 3rd Monday of the month 7.30pm Member Fee: $2.00 per week Non Member: $3.50 per week CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS Christmas Wreaths Friday 1pm from 18th November Member Fee: $20.00 1x2 hour session Non Member: $30.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Robert Foster Gift Wrapping Produce an artistic gift wrap box. Friday 1pm from 25th November Member Fee: $20.00 1x2hour session Non Member: $30.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Robert Foster Christmas Table Decorations Made Simple Friday 1pm from 2nd December Member Fee: $20.00 1x2 hour session Non Member: $30.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Robert Foster Bus Trip to DFO Tuesday 9am on 6th December Member Fee: $27.00 1x6 hours
GENERAL INTEREST Community Choir Register your interest Book Club This group meets every fourth Monday of every month at 7pm.
Mahjong Monday’s 1.30pm Member Fee: $2.00 per week x 9 sessions Non Member: $3.50 per week x 9 sessions Scrabble Monday’s 1pm Member Fee: $2.00 per week x 9 sessions Non Member: $3.50 per week x 9 sessions Chess Group Tuesday 7pm from 11th October Member Fee: $2.00 per session 9x2 hours Non Member: $3.50 per session 9x2 hours Tutor: Malcolm Hughes COOKING CLASSES Thai Cooking Wednesday 6.30pm 23rd November Member Fee: $30.00 1x2 hour session Non Member: $40.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Rosita Friend Vegetarian Cooking for Health and Wellbeing Wednesday 1pm on 23rd November or Thursday 7pm on 24th November Member Fee: $28.00 1x2 hour session Non Member: $38.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Lisa FitzGerald
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Sun shines on St Peter’s Fair ST Peter’s Church held its summer fair in glorious sunshine on Saturday morning. Visitors took advantage of the beautiful morning to get there early and snap up heaps of bargains. In particular the fruit and veg’ stall was selling out of some produce as early as 10am Elsewhere there was plenty for kids to do, eat and endless books and goodies to forage through.
Pictures from top clockwise: Elise Petty and Bill Wood, the barbecue team, Nyah, Emily and Billy Hayward and Claudia and Shirley Crichton.
Fashions on the field in Ocean Grove CLUB Grove held its fashions on the field on Melbourne Cup Day. The ladies took the chance to frock up - many complete with elaborate facinators - and paraded their style on the catwalk at the special race day lunch.
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Kinder’s great big thanks to Grove
Ocean Grove Pre-school would like to formally thank all the local and surrounding businesses who donated to the Kindergarten’s ‘Trivia and Silent Auction’ fundraiser on 21st October. The money that was raised ($6500) is assisting in building the kindergarten’s extension and without the community and local business support this would not be possible. Pictured above are happy kinder kids surveying the construction work from their climbing frame. Geelong Football Club Ontrak Marketing LeMaistre Builders Office Works, Geelong Body Recon. Peppers the Sands Resort Melbourne Football Club Anna Lord Photography Surfcoast Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Loved Handmade Busy Barkers Cleaning Services Puffin Billy Sheraton, Geelong GPAC Ocean Grove Voice AMF Hair Design Bellarine Balloons Let ‘Em Loose
Go Ride a Wave KYO Faggs Mitre 10 Amaze ‘n’ Things Bellarine Adventure Golf Adventure Park Vitality Day Spa Ocean Grove Golf Club Thirteenth Beach Golf Links Banks Road Vineyard Lighthouse Olive Mill Shop McGlashan Estate Leura Park Estate Paxton Press The Dunes Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre Bohiti
Otway Fly The Lotus Spa Queenscliffe-Sorrento Ferry Services Tonik Oakdene Queenscliffe Music Festival Bellarine Veterinary Scienceworks Museum, Victoria MCG - National Sports Museum Kebabs on the Coast The Elkhorn Roadhouse Leopold Swim Centre Bolzano Cucina Sandi’s Spot Harvey World Travel Strapper Surf
Murf ’s Surf Shop Ian Pattison Jewellery Target Ocean Grove Elvis Parsley & Grapesland Ocean Grove Amcal Pharmacy newsXpress, Ocean Grove Stone & Grain Strumpet The Rolling Pin BarDeli Ocean View Health Club Mermaids Unisex Beauty Salon Australia Post, Ocean Grove SuperToys The Ming Terrace Ocean Grove Hardware Bakers Delight
Sports Fanatics Hendry Cycles Ocean Grove Cellars Press Here Cleo Jewelers Brown Gouge Drycleaners Ponda Estate Direct Chemist Yang Yangs Mudge Shoes Ocean Grove Hotel Dreams Spa & Beauty Studio Nova Phones Salon Sojourn Wayne’s Windows The Piping Hot Chicken Shop Mojoes Spice Kitchen Body Torque Avanti Plus
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Location, location, location
New Ocean Grove land selling fast LIKE HOTCAKES: The blocks sold on the first day.
STAGE one of Ocean Grove’s newest estate is already completely sold. The first round of properties in the anticipated Oakdene Estate located off Grubb Road, sold out on October 22, the first day they were up for sale. Kerleys Coastal Real Estate agent Campbell Potts said all 48 blocks of land were snapped up by buyers.
“We sold to downsizers, investors and first home buyers including quite a lot of Ocean Grove people,” he said. “While (the estate) has been very warmly received by Ocean Grove there has been a wide range of buyers from different areas.” Mr Potts said the affordability of the blocks, which ranged from $140,000 to $214,000, was a big
attraction for buyers. “It’s affordable and it’s got some good design components and it’s a quality estate,” he said. The average size of the land lots were 560 square metres with the 48 blocks ranging from 485 to 670 square metres. The next round of blocks are expected to become available in December 2011.
Faye Leist points to her new block a Greendale in Ocean Grove.
Location, location, location Continued from page 1. “We know it is desirable as over 50% of land purchasers have previously been from Ocean Grove. They know great value and a better lifestyle awaits them at Kingston”
Allason added. A bonus $3,000 Garden Starter Voucher will also be given to purchasers to help finish off their dream home project. Any prospective purchasers need to act
quickly to avoid disappointment as the remaining blocks for sale will soon be sold. For further details contact the exclusive sales agent, Wallington Realty.
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day in the life — alan o’donoghue
Loving life on the road I HAVE lived in Ocean Grove for 42 years after living in Sunshine for 23 years. I went to school in Sunshine and then to Taylor’s Business College in the Melbourne CBD. My first memories of Ocean Grove are of when my family was camping at Barwon Heads and going to the surf at Ocean Grove. The following year my parents put a caravan into Wynndean and that started our time in the Grove. With Ocean Grove being close to Geelong and the Otways and not too far from Melbourne it is well located for work, shopping and leisure. Living in old Ocean Grove, the shops and the beach are within walking distance which makes our quiet neighbourhood all the more attractive. Our neighbours have all
been there for each other in a very supportive way, making our street a great place to live. The Ocean Grove taxis were in our family for 14 years, with my wife Wendy and me running them for three years after my father Bill retired. I then worked as an emergency response officer at Alcoa until I retired three years ago. My typical day starts with a 60 to 100km bike ride with a great group of both men and women. We enjoy a good physical workout rewarded with a coffee and a chat afterwards. This passion for cycling was encouraged by Ian Hendry who has been a wonderful supporter of cyclists in the area. Over the past 12 months my passion for cycling has been heightened by being involved with Bike
LIFE CYCLE: Alan O’Donoghue is a big advocate of bike safety.
Safe Geelong. Along with Barton van Laar and the committee, we have been promoting Share the Road and putting in place a program to encourage cyclists and motorists to have a mutual respect for each other. Our aim is also to maintain and improve the bike lanes already in place and to push for better infrastructure in
the future. With more and more people moving to cycling for their health and fitness, councils, VicRoads and governments have a big task ahead, especially when bikes have out-sold cars for some years now. Fifteen months ago I started as a volunteer at the Queenscliff Tourist Information Centre. This has become a great part of my week; learning so
much from other staff and becoming familiar with surrounding areas. I enjoy the people and being able to promote the Bellarine. I have no plans to move from this wonderful town as it has enabled my wife Wendy and I to bring up two beautiful girls, Kate and Clare, and now grandchildren - Louis, Ruby and Mietta - in a great environment.
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school disco
Kids rock at Ocean Grove Primary School disco
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Pictured from left: Major Bill Wynham (Retired) of Watsonia RSL pins the medals to Archie James Treloor, the great great grandson of Major James Murdock Archer Durrant, the long lost medals, and Major General Durrant.
Stolen historic war medals returned FROM PAGE 1 leading his men, something Wendy believed was well ahead of its time. “You could apply what he writes here to leadership today but he was criticised for it at the time by some,” she said. “It makes me realise, people who know me and my family, we look after other people and that’s where we get it from.” Through his career Major Durrant was awarded a total of 10 medals which were handed down to Wendy’s father and later to
her brother Sam Durrant. “He accepted the medals and he was proud of the medals. Grandad felt you had to respect what the medals represented and the upholding of those traditions,” Wendy said. The medals were mounted in a display at Sam’s house when it was broken into in September last year. “We were so devastated, I thought they were the things that really told the story of Grandad and the war,” she said. Wendy said the 10 stolen medals included the Order
of the White Eagle - 4th Class (with swords) from Serbia when it was still a kingdom. “That’s a rare one as Serbia isn’t a kingdom anymore and the King presented that one to Grandad,” she said. “It’s not about the money, it’s being able to show the grandchildren as they don’t really teach it in school that people dedicated their lives to protecting us.” Despite recovering some of the stolen items from the break in, Wendy said she believed the medals
OG Harriers B Team held a fund raising sausage sizzle in the main street last
would never be found. “I’d been praying they’d be returned and I really didn’t think it would happen,” she said. However, she received a call last week from Lost Medals Australia, a group that attempts to return medals to the families of soldiers. “He goes ‘I have the delightful duty to tell you the medals have been recovered’, well I just lost it then” she said. Wendy said the medals had been handed to a bus driver in Pakenham
who wanted to remain anonymous and told they had been found in a paddock. “They were quite tarnished but I’ve been told they can be restored and their ribbons replaced,” she said. Wendy, Sam and their sister, Jill Treloar, were presented with the lost medals as part of Watsonia RSL’s Remembrance Day events. “I can’t believe they were found, they’re to show the grandchildren and for them to hand down to their grandchildren,” Wendy said.
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relay for life
PICTURED LEFT: the 80-strong Grubbers team - Ocean Grove Football Netball Club - raised the most during the event - amassing a whopping 5,996.40 for the cause.
Bellarine MP Lisa Neville and local Geelong councillor Jan Farrell attended the launch on Saturday. Picture: Jenny Carr.
As with many of those taking part, Ocean Grove CFA has been touched by the tragedy of cancer.
The successful inaugural Bellarine Relay for Life committee.
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relay for life
What an effort, what a result OCEAN Grove and the Bellarine pulled together to make the inaugural local Relay for Life a sensational success at the weekend. Walkers and joggers pounded Collendina oval for 24 hours at the weekend pulling in a collosal $37,589.25 for the Cancer Council. The Grubber team made the most, with Harriers B Team and Star of the Sea not far behind. Team Jumpt were declared the winner of the distance award with 763 laps.
The event began at noon on Saturday with an opening ceremony, and was followed by music and entertainment as well as a candlight vigil in the evening. The next morning the CFA was up cooking breakfast at 6.30am, having topped up depleted supplies when Safeway opened that morning. As well as the vital cash raised, the event was a huge triumph of hope for survivors and their families and a chance to honour lost friends. There was also a rumour
Sarah Wynn with fiance Brad Ottens and survivor Katrina Crichton.
floating around that the Harriers Bs may have actually done 822 laps, which can only add interest to next year’s event. • OG Harriers B Team, pictured below having their cake and eating it, held a fund raising sausage sizzle in the main street recently and raised over $500. Special thanks to Sal and Craig Humphrey from Baker’s Delight for their generous donation of bread and to Home Hardware for the loan of their umbrellas providing shading.
Fireys and families were in the thick of the Relay for Life.
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Bellarine Kids Bellarine Kids aims to link child friendly services on and around the Bellarine Peninsula. Check out our website for fun, local ideas on things to make, eat and play. There are plenty of FREE things to explore. Find fantastic fundraising events, education, health and fitness programs, handmade clothing, accessories, toy lines, cafes and competitions... Together let’s share our local goodness. Ocean Grove Chinese Medicine Chinese medicine is not just for adults but also beneficial for children. Alternatives used instead of acupuncture needles are electro pads which send a gentle vibration through the skin and also acupressure massage and cupping.
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All herbal formulas are made from 100% natural medicine which avoids any side effects other medicines may have. They can be prepared into capsule form making them easier for children to take and are tailor made for every individual. The Last Piece A visit to this bright, inviting shop is well worthwhile. On your next trip into Geelong, check out their range of carefully selected items designed to stimulate, educate and entertain. Offering great “stocking stuffers” and “wow presents” for both young and old, you’ll be impressed by the extensive selection of quality products including wooden toys, board and card games, science kits, craft projects, learning aids and brainteasers. With over 750 different jigsaws (2 to 24,000 pieces) it’s Geelong’s largest range available in store. Stock includes well known quality brands such as Ravensburger, Schleich, Orchard, Usborne, Melissa & Doug, K’nex, Smart Games and Think Fun, as well as many harder to find unique and classic items. Free no hassle parking, complimentary gift wrapping, a play area for small children and friendly personalised service add to the appeal of shopping at The Last Piece. Find The Last Piece at 29 Ormond Road, East Geelong. Screen Actors Screen Actors Australia has been launching actors of ages into careers in Australian TV and movies for the last 20 years. This summer, teenage and child actors will be spending five days in our Bellarine TV studio exploring how to act on Screen. This is a unique process that has helped actors who are now in the main cast of top rating Australian shows like channel seven’s “Home And Away”, Network Tens” Neighbours” and the ABC’s “The Slap”. All actors will get a video copy of work recorded during the week. Everyone will be referred to an agent who can help them launch their career. To be a part of this fun week call John McGlynn at Screen Actors Bellarine on 52542240 or E Mail bellarine@admin.screenactors.com.au. Price for 5 days is $199. Places are limited.
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Rolling Pin There is nothing like blowing out candles and hearing everyone sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to make your child feel special. The birthday cake is most likely one of the party highlights for your little one. Imagine their delight when they see a photo of themselves or an image of their favourite Disney character, super hero or footy team. At the Rolling Pin we specialise in Photocakes and Sugarcraft images and will create a cake to remember. Just drop in or email a photo, or choose from our range of edible images and we’ll do the rest. Order before December 31st and you can take advantage of our super special. We also sell a range of cakes, slices and novelty cupcakes and bake a range of party savouries including party pies, party sausage rolls and party quiche. We can also provide sandwich platters and fruit platters.
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New group sets record Toy run time
The first Ocean Grove VIEW meeting attracted strong interest.
OCEAN Grove women know a good thing when they see it. Already, with only one meeting under their belt, a group of local women have smashed an Australian record. President of the newly formed group, Janice Nation, said the level of interest showed the town was ready for social action. “We held our first meeting and we’re really surprised to find that we were the fastest growing VIEW group to form in Australia from the initial expression of interest to getting the group up and running,’’ Mrs Nation said. Ï think it’s indicative of the level of interest and commitment shown by the women in this town.’’
VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) has over 400 clubs throughout Australia. More than 20,000 women enjoy making new friendships and supporting the education of disadvantaged children through the Smith Family. Mrs Nation said the 27-strong group would welcome interested women to come along and join the new Ocean Grove VIEW club. The club meets the first Wednesday of the month 6.30pm at the Ocean Grove Hotel. Further information can be obtained by contacting President Janice on 0417 332742 or Secretary Lee Osborne on 0407 810751.
THE 19th Geelong Annual Toy Run is set to rumble through the Bellarine Peninsula on Sunday December 11. On the very first Toy Run back in 1992 there was 67 motorbikes on the run and the following year, due to inclement weather, only 38 bikes made the trip. Last year over 1,200 bikes made up the convoy, and similar numbers are again expected this year. The organising of this year’s event is well underway with toys, cash and non-perishable food already being donated by Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast residents to the Geelong Harley-Davidson dealership at 70 Mercer Street, Geelong. This year, the charities benefiting from the Toy Run include Cottage by The Sea, Geelong Hospital Children’s Ward, Bethany Family Services and the Queenscliff Volunteer Coast Guard. Co-ordinated by the Geelong Harley Owners Group, the 1,000 plus group of bike riders will start the
Toy Run from the HarleyDavidson dealership in Mercer Street, Geelong on Sunday 11, at 10.30am. The convoy of bikes will cruise their way to Portarlington by 11am and will reach Queenscliff Foreshore Park by noon. Don’t ride? Enjoy the festivities and cheer on the bikes from any vantage point along the route, dropping your donation off into one of the collection cars following the Toy Run or joining the fun at Queenscliff Foreshore Park, which starts at midday and finishes at 3pm. The Geelong Harley Owners Group wants the Toy Run to make a real difference this Christmas to those children less fortunate than some. The Toy Run hoped to deliver more than 3,000 presents to a range of sick and underprivileged children. Donate a new toy, a tin of Christmas pudding or a gold coin. Just pop your donation into Geelong Harley Davidson, or join them at Queenscliff and donate there.
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business
Jennie Killingsworth, Toni Lukauskas, Gayle Browning, Jennine Mills
Katie Ramage with award winners Nick and Allie Barker, alongside Chad Baker.
Right at home FOR the second year in a row Nick and Allie Barker from Hotondo Homes in Ocean Grove have won an award at the HIA Western Victoria Regional Housing Awards. They won the award for custom built homes up to $350,000. The HIA Awards recognise the achievements and talents of those who lead the way in innovation, design, technology and construction of housing. The awards are judged by industry professionals, and are highly regarded and prestigious awards. Nick and Allie were
approached by the home owners to create a L-shaped design to match their family needs. This has resulted in a four bedroom home, where the fourth bedroom is used as a study. You are welcomed into the home through the wide entry and hallway, which leads through to the open plan kitchen, meals and family area. This opens up to the outdoor decking. In 2010, Nick and Allie Barker won the project home of the year at the HIA Western Victoria Regional Housing Awards.
This award comes merely weeks after being a finalist for the Hotondo Homes 2011 Victorian franchisee of the year. “Nick and Allie consistently demonstrate top quality work which is evident in their display home and through all the awards that they have won,” Hotondo Homes managing director, Michael Renwick said. Nick and Allie’s display home won the 2010 Hotondo Homes display home of the year for its quality, presentation and relevance to the local area.
Peter Fryar and Pat Shelton.
Shelley Keast and David Wainwright
AT THE HEADS OPENING
A large crowd flocked to the launch of At the Heads recently. The restaurant has new owners and a new menu.
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environment
Orange-belly hang-out
Brolga find on the lake ANYONE driving down the Barwon Heads Road past Lake Connewarre over the past week may have noticed a pair of brolgas parading very close to the road. I thought I was dreaming when I saw them, they were so close, I just about drove into the lake! I couldn’t believe my eyes and then my camera picked just that moment to have a major malfunction which was, for me, a tragedy of monumental proportions. Since my camera has been fixed I have driven past the same spot several thousand times, but they have been further away and my photos are not as good as they could have been, but
that’s life. Still it is so great to see Lake Connewarre (the internationally recognised wetland which is also paradoxically a game reserve) teeming with bird life after the winter rains, and to have a close encounter with a brolga. Brolgas belong to the crane family of birds. Brolgas are large (125cms), with grey feathers, a featherless red head and grey crown. The legs are grey. Females are shorter than males. Brolgas perform a famous dance, which by all accounts is a spectacular sight. The brolga is most commonly found across tropical northern Australia. It is listed as vulnerable in
A Brolga at Lake Connewarre.
Victoria. Brolgas inhabit large open wetlands, grassy plains, and coastal mudflats. When I looked closely at my photo I think there is a baby
Brolga following the adults. I didn’t notice this at the time. Brolgas breed from September to December in southern Australia. Brolga
pairs apparently mate for life. I hope nobody drives off the Barwon Head Road when they see the brolgas. By JENNIFER CARR
THE Bellarine and Werribee remain strongholds for orangebellied parrots. The stretch of coast around the Bellarine Peninsula to Werribee was the place to be in Victoria in 2011 for one of the world’s rarest parrot. The 2011 national survey to record sightings of the orange-bellied parrot (neophema chrysogaster) during its time on the mainland recorded 26 separate sightings of the threatened birds. Three sightings (each of two birds) were in South Australia while the other 23 sightings were all between Queenscliff and Werribee. The biggest single sighting was of six birds. DSE’s Arthur Rylah Institute’s Peter Menkhorst, who is a member of the Orangebellied Parrot National Recovery Team said: “With 1200 kilometres of Australia’s coast to choose from
in South Australia and Victoria, all but three sightings of orangebellied parrots in 2011 were in this relatively small area.” “With less than 50 birds left in the wild it is a great effort to find such a big proportion of the remaining population during winter,” Peter said. Craig Morley, winter count co-ordinator for the Bellarine Peninsula said: “A team of skilled and enthusiastic volunteers checked as many locations for the species as possible during three co-ordinated surveys in May, July and September.”
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A Celtic song OCEAN Grove Celtic music fans are in for a treat with this week’s Celtic Women in Song night at the Ocean Grove Hotel. Internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter Janette Geri will headline on Friday November 18 along with Chandra, Michelle Meehan, Kavisha Mazella, Lovenlight, Claudia Collins and Myra McRae. The event organiser, Jill Meehan, who is well-known on the Ocean Grove music scene, said this is the second Celtic Women in Song festival they have run in Ocean Grove. “I’ve been meeting people and other artists who love Celtic music and with community interest in the music we wanted to run an annual concert,” she said. With popularity of the Portarlington Celtic Festival, Jill said Celtic music has had a surge on the Bellarine Peninsula in recent years. “The Portarlington one is
fantastic and what we’re doing with the Celtic Women in Song is bringing the flavour to Ocean Grove which has proved popular as last year we were fairly packed out,” she said. Jill will perform on the night with her daughter, 2011 Port Fairy Folk Festival award winner Michelle Meehan, and sister as part of their family band, Chandra. “We love the kinship of women, performing at wineries restaurants and festivals and sharing our songs with other people,” she said. Headliner, Janette Geri, will deliver on the night her mix of soulful blues, jazz and Celtic tunes with honesty and warmth. Fans will get a taste of her original songs with an eclectic performance full of powerful guitar and her renowned wicked sense of humour. Tickets available at www. webtickets.com.au
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Wearne, Sal & Kimber in town
Former Bellarine Peninsula local, Nigel Wearne returns to Ocean Grove this month with a show at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop this Friday (November 18). After a month long stint on the East Coast with performances in the Blue Mountains, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane and The Tablelands Folk Festival, Wearne is capturing audiences across the country. Equipped with personally handcrafted guitars, his music melds finger-style guitar, slide dobro, country twang and honest
storytelling. With a hint of Bob Dylan and influences including Townes Van Zandt, Tom Waits and the spirit of Woody Guthrie, Nigel tells stories of mischievous bank robbers, wandering poets and his love of eggs. Nigel Wearne joins Sal Kimber & the Rollin Wheel at The Piping Hot Chicken Shop as they launch their self-titled debut album. With frayed poetic edges and honest grit, Nigel delivers dynamic and inspired performances that will rattle your emotions.
Preaching the blues, on Saturday
SYDNEY-based duo the Blues Preachers are playing in Ocean Grove this weekend as part of Victorian tour. The tour follows their recent award‐winning album release. Dead Catz Can Bounce is an honest and confronting look at the big issues of today: the global financial crisis, greed, relationships, global warming, materialism, and the search for truth and meaning in the great age of misinformation. Award‐winning track Divine Justice Coming Down was chosen by Yoko Ono this year as runner‐up in the John Lennon 70th Birthday Song Contest, and received a nominated top 5 position in the Independent Music Awards. After highly acclaimed performances at The Woodford Folk Festival, The Australian Blues Festival, The Blue Mountains Folk Festival, The West Coast Blues Festival and the East Coast Blues Festival, the Blues Preachers have secured a reputation as one of the best acoustic blues and roots acts in the country. The Blues Preachers play the Piping Hot Chicken Shop this Saturday night (November 19) from 8pm. Tickets are $15 through the venue 5255 1566 or on the door, if still available
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music/live events
• Piping Hot Chicken Shop. Phone 5255 1566. . — Friday November 18, 8pm. Sal Kimber and The Rollin’ Wheel. Tickets $15. — Saturday November 19, 8pm. Blues Preachers. — Friday December 2, 8pm. Scion Pirates. — Friday December 9, 8pm. The Hornets. • Ocean Grove Hotel. Phone 5255 1122. — Friday November 18, 7pm. Celtic Women in Song with Janette Geri, Myra McRae and Chandra. Tickets from $18 www.webtickets.com.au Saturday Night Live: — November 19: Reece Dillon & The Jelly Babies. — November 26: Craig Fraser Band. Sunday Session from 3pm – Off the Hook. Open Mic for Youth will Jill Meehan – 1-4pm, first Sunday of the month – December 4. All young performers welcome. Phone 0431 606 476. • Barwon Heads Hotel. Phone 5254 2201. — Wednesdays 7pm: Trivia in the BakBar. — Thursdays: Live accoustic music in the BakBar.
what’s ON
— Fridays 10pm: DJ in the BakBar. • Queenscliff Uniting Church, Hesse & Stokes streets. www.unitingqueenscliff.org.au — Sunday December 4, 5pm. Making Waves- Five short plays with the ocean as a coming thread. $25. — Wednesday January 4, 8pm. The Little Stevies. Tickets $20 from the Queenscliff Info Centre or at the door.
get active
• Adult yoga/dance classes. Term 4: Thursday nights, 7.30pm. Kyo Yoga – 106 Orton Street, Ocean Grove. Phone 5256 2723 or 0438 562 723. • Type II Diabetes management and exercise group. Thursdays 2.30pm. Phone 0404 586 025 or 5256 3000 • Functional Exercises to Music for Older Adults. Mondays 9.15am – Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Wednesdays 9:30am – Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone 5255 1335. • Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance: Tuesdays 7.45-10pm. Marcus Hill Hall, corner Banks Road and Bellarine Highway. Phone 5251 3393. • Line Dancing: Wednesdays 1-3pm and Mondays 7-8.30pm. Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone 0413 690 597. • Body Torque. Phone 5255 2604 for
upcoming rides or spin classes. • Life Activities Club. Weekly tea dance – Thursdays 2.30-4.30 at Belmont Pavillion, Barrabool Road, Belmont. $4, all welcome. Phone 5251 3529.
food/wine
• Leura Park Estate – Sensational wines and food available. Live music every Sunday from 12.30pm. 1400 Portarlington Road, Drysdale. Phone 5253 3180. • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate – New release wines, gourmet platters and classic car display, open weekends and public holidays 11am to 5pm. 225 Swan Bay Road, Wallington. Phone 5250 5760.
movies
• Clifton Springs Primary School Annual Drive In presents Zookeeper. Friday November 18, Jetty Rd, Clifton Springs. Movie begins at dusk. $25 per car, food and drink available, tickets available from the school’s office. • Barwon Heads Film Society. Last Thursday of the month, 7.45pm at Barwon Heads Community Hall, Hitchcock ave. Thursday November 24 – My Life as a Dog. Phone 5254 1139 or 5254 2074.
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classes
• Check out the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre for its term four timetable with a range of fun and informative classes, from cooking to computers to CPR. Phone 5255 4294. • Making Waves acoustic music and poetry afternoons with Jill Meehan at Bardeli Café. First and third Saturdays of most months (next event, November 19). $5 donation entry, BYO instruments and voices. Phone 0431 606 476
family fun
• Koombahla Equestrian Park: After school riding programs Tuesday to Friday. Special school holiday courses available. Phone 5256 2742 or 5255 1020.
markets, fairs and fundraisers
• Sunday November 20 – Drysdale Community Market. Drysdale Recreation Reserve. 9.30am to 1.30pm. • Saturday November 26 – Barwon Heads Market. 9am to 1pm, Barwon Heads Community Hall, Hitchcock Avenue. • Sunday November 27 – Portarlington Community Market. 9am to 2pm, Parkes Hall, Newcombe Street, Portarlington.
– Queenscliffe Community Market. 9am to 2pm. Lower Princess Park, Queenscliff. • Sunday December 4 - Ocean Grove Commmunity Market. 9.30am to 2pm. Kingston Park, Ocean Grove. • Sunday December 11 – Point Lonsdale Market. 9am to 2pm. Point Lonsdale Primary School.
reading & writing
• The bookshop at Queenscliff presents: — Wednesday November 16, 1.30pm. Peter Fitzsimons will discuss his new book, Mawson at The Uniting Church, Queenscliff. Tickets $15 including afternoon tea. Bookings essential, phone 5258 4496 Ocean Grove Library – corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. These sessions do not run during school holidays. — Babytime - Nursery Verses. Every Thursday, 11am. — Preschool Storytime. Every Friday, 10.30am — Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 7-12. Last Wednesday of the month 4-5pm. Next date November 20. www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Have your event included in What’s On — Phone: 5255 3233 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, Bellarine Secondary College. Phone 0409 545 929. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, meeting1.30pm at St Peter’s Ch Hall, Draper St. Details 5256 1863. Ocean Grove Ladies Probus, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Phone Thelma 5255 1806. 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 June 5255 1399 Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am, Club Grove. Friendship is our theme. Phone Denis Pugh 5255 5566 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 Glenda 5255 5463. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. 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. Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove branch of the Liberal Party, St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Phone Ben 0417 280 436 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, Moorfield Park, Grubb Rd. 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 Jason 0418 737 808 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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Community wins with Ocean Grove Community Enterprise cash grants THE Ocean Grove Community Enterprise (OGCE) will announce its biggest ever grant allocation later this month. OGCE chair Helen Butteriss said the organisation was set to give away around $20,000 in grants to local projects. “This will be our biggest allocation since the OGCE was formed in 2008, which is fantastic news for the Ocean Grove community,” Ms Butteriss said. “It is also the biggest single allocation of any of the community enterprises in the region, which makes it even more remarkable,” she said. OGCE raises money through a dividend provided by the Ocean Grove Bendigo Bank when customers nominate it as their chosen charity. Funds are also raised when businesses in Ocean Grove choose the Geelong Community Telco as their phone and data provider. This funding pool helps
Grover’s in the Grinch
Ocean Grove CFA was a previous grant recipient.
local groups achieve big things in the community. “There are so many groups in Ocean Grove doing great things for local people. “Our goal is to support these initiatives for the benefit of all the community. It’s an
absolute privilege to be able to contribute to so many important projects,” Ms Butteriss said. OGCE will present grants to the successful applicants at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club on Thursday, November 24.
WITH Christmas around the corner it’s also panto’ time. Medimime Productions is putting on the Grinch at GPAC. Medimime is a non-profit organisation, established by Geelong Hospital Staff. Each year this enthusiastic group of volunteers presents a pantomime in true English Christmas tradition. All proceeds are donated to Barwon Health and this year’s show will contribute funds to mental health community services. The show dates and times are Friday November 18 to Saturday November 26. Contact GPAC for more information
Pictured right: Grinch (Mark Arnold), Santa - (David Peter from Ocean Grove) and Polly (Bronte Ennis). Picture: Dean Bateup.
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Bellarine sticking together Grubbers search for new skipper
THE Bellarine Secondary College Ocean Grove campus Year 7 boys Hockey team is making plenty of waves on the hockey field, writes Mark Heenan. Last month the team comprising of 15 males competed in the Barwon South Western Championships and defeated Trinity College (Colac) 5-0 at Stead Park in Norlane. This week the team advanced through to the Western conference rounds in Melbourne playing against Williamstown High
School. Since August, the Bellarine based team won all their games after competing in a local schools competition against five other Geelongbased Secondary schools. The team is coached by James Green, a former Hockey and Geelong Representative player. Green is a physical education teacher at Bellarine Secondary College in Ocean Grove. Bellarine Secondary College Sports Coordinator Adam McIntosh said the hockey team had been training every week
since Mid-June in all types of conditions. “At lunch times the boys have been training on bitumen surfaces like the basketball courts, they’ve been training in the rain as well,” McIntosh said. “It’s brought them closer together. “All the boys have done very well.” McIntosh said it was a great achievement for the region as there had not been a successful hockey team (boys or girls) on the Bellarine Peninsula at any school level since the amalgamation of Geelong schools.
OCEAN GROVE Football Club is on the search for a new senior captain for 2012. Five-time best and fairest winner James Dalton relinquished the captaincy at the end of the 2011 season. Dalton, who became a father for the first time in October, said it was time for a fresh change at the Ocean Grove Football Club. The four-time Grubbers premiership senior player is yet to commit to the 2012 season, but maintained if he continued playing he would stay at Ocean Grove. “I have been captain at the Grubbers for the past six seasons,” Dalton told the Voice last week. “It’s something I had been thinking about for some time since midseason.” Ocean Grove coach Cameron McGregor
James Dalton.
remains hopeful Dalton will play on next season. “Hopefully we can convince him to play on next season,” McGregor told the Voice last week. “He has been fantastic for our club.” Grubber midfielder and playing assistant Rowan O’Callaghan is considered the front runner to take on the vacant role left by Dalton. McGregor and Dalton endorsed O’Callaghan, current vice-captain James McTaggart and Ben Ricardo to be in the mix for the Grubbers captaincy in 2012. “There are some good options there,” Dalton said.
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Meet the new netball coach HAVE A HIT: Tania White and Dawn McInerney wamt more women to join their social tennis mornings.
Ladies, give them a serve A New ladies social tennis group has started up on Thursday mornings. The club is offering ladies of any age a chance to enjoy a noncompetitive hit of tennis regardless of tennis experience – and then have a cuppa, a sweet treat and a chat. “Our club is all about fun and laughs and
providing women with an outlet to socialise and enjoy some mild exercise,” said organiser Tania White. “Children are also welcome and will have their own court to play on so if you have any budding pros in the making they are more than welcome.” The club is also
supported by Tennis Fanatics “Coaching for Mums”, sponsored by Tennis Victoria and run by Julie Golightly. Julie is committed to encouraging ‘mums’ to enjoy the game of tennis in a fun friendly environment. Mums can also use the ‘occasional care’ childcare service offered by Bellarine
Aquatic Centre located next to the courts. “All in all, the weather is getting better so why not get out and enjoy it. Looking forward to hearing from those interested in promoting our small but friendly club,” said Tania. The ladies social tennis is on Thursdays from 9.30am-11am.
OCEAN Grove Netball Club is hosting an informal ‘meet the coach night’. Newly appointed A Grade coach, Megan Blake-Uren will address senior players and members at the netball clubrooms in Draper Street on Thursday November 24 at 7.30pm. Drinks and nibbles will be provided.
Twenty minutes to the top OCEAN Grove’s Roz Hames completed the run up the Eureka Tower stairs in 20 minutes. Roz, pictured third from right, was accompanied by work colleagues from InfoMedix for the run on Sunday. This was the third time Roz has scaled the 300m Melbourne tower. “It was really good, really good,” she said. Roz put in plenty of training on the Bluff stairs ahead of the gruelling 1,642 steps to the top.
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Jacob keeps nudging up the rankings ladder OCEAN Grove rising tennis star Jacob Grills is glad to be back on Aussie soil after his amazing and whirlwind two-week experience in Thailand. The 16-year-old who competed in an ITF (International Tennis Federation) event in Thailand outside of Bangkok returned home earlier this month. Jacob rested up last week after contracting a stomach bug illness in the second week of his tennis adventures. “It was a great opportunity, I had a great time while I was over there, especially the first week,” said Jacob, a Year 10 student at Bellarine Secondary College.
“It was good to see that part of the world and travel there and see what it was like in the other countries. “(I) did alright in the first week, made the semifinals of the doubles and in the singles lost to a boy who was a bit better than me. “Then I unfortunately got sick in the second week….I think it was unfortunate because there is a lot of floods over there at the moment and it is hard to keep things clean.” Along with the support of his long-term coach Simon Keeble, retired Australian tennis player Wayne Arthurs, who travelled with Jacob to Thailand, is a current mentor of the promising teenager. “He (Arthurs) came to
Thailand, he was great over there, he has been coaching me for a lot of this year, as well as Simon Keeble at home,” he said. “It has been awesome to have his (Arthurs) experience of knowing what to do and where to be at the right time, it really helps on the tennis trips.” Since 2010, Jacob has maintained his state’s number one ranking in Victoria in the Under 16 age group and he is currently ranked fourth in Australia for his age group. Jacob improved his ITF ranking in the Under 18 age group to 245 after winning an ITF event in Gosford, New South Wales, in 2011. Club Grove is a proud sponsor of Jacob.
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Talent shining on the courts Round five has been an absolutely amazing effort by all teams. After horrible weather for the past three weeks we finally got a day of beautiful weather. Every team did an amazing job and only four teams lost their matches and that was only by a couple of games. This week we have uncovered some amazing little tennis stars. Congratulations to the following individuals who won their matches: Savannah Mathews (6-1) and Bridget England (6-3) from section 12 mixed. Siobhan Baker (6-4), Maddison Ketchen (6-0) and Andrew Douglas (6-3) from section 8 mixed. Saira Shah (6-3), Broderick
Gist (6-0) and Christian West (6-4) from section 5 mixed. Brook Vigilante (6-3), Claudia Britt (6-0), Ruby Harris (6-5) and Stephanie Golightly (6-0) from section 15 girls. Xavier Robinson (6-4) from section 25 mixed. Mia Holliday (6-0), Travis Anderson (6-0) and Harry James (6-0) from section 14 mixed. Peter Attard (6-0), Liam Arstall (6-0), Josh Arumets (6-1) and Daniel Cult (6-0) from section 21 boys white. Uzair Shah (6-3), Hugh Attard (6-0) and Sebastian Bouma (6-2) from section 9 boys. Jarryd Proctor (6-3), Josh Hudson (6-2) and Xavier
Christensen (6-3) from section 2 boys. Georgina Kottek (6-0), Robert Mitten (6-2), Alexandra Caldow (6-0) and Michael Maetedurf (6-1) from section 22 mixed red. Jaile Fry (6-5) and Tom Soutarn (6-0) from section 21 boys red. Emma Riley (6-0), Isabelle Breen (6-1) and Tom Hartney (6-5) from section 22 mixed. Kate Hudson (6-1) from section 20 girls. Congratulations to the following teams who won their matches for the day: Section 5 mixed defeated Geelong Lawn 33 games to 21. Section 15 girls defeated Geelong Lawn 36 gamed
to 10. Section 8 mixed defeated Bellbrae 29 games to 24. Section 22 mixed white defeated Lara 28 games to 18. Section 20 boys’ red defeated Drysdale 30 games to 23. Section 22 mixed red defeated Bannockburn 36 games to 5. Section 2 boys defeated Waurn Ponds 24 games to 22. Section 21 boys white defeated Hamlyn Park 36 games to 4. Section 9 boys defeated Highton Blue 31 games to 20. Section 14 mixed defeated Geelong East Uniting 34 games to 12.
Bad luck to the following teams who lost their matches for the day but not by a lot: Section 20 girls lost to Grovedale yellow 26 games to 28. Section 25 mixed lost to Point Lonsdale 19 games to 34. Section 12 mixed lost to Leopold Green 21 games to 22. Section 17 boys lost to Grovedale black 26 games to 34. As you can see it was very close and everyone tried their best. GO OCEAN GROVE TENNIS CLUB!! BY SAIRA SHAH
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cobras cricket
Richie’s big day at the Pit
ON HIS WAY TO A CENTURY: Richie Peters finds the boundary with this shot.
RUNNING MAN: James Rock notched up 42 with Peters.
A HARD fought unbeaten innings of 100 from Collendina club veteran Richie Peters inspired the A-Grade Cobras to victory over Drysdale in Round three at home. Collendina chased down Drysdale’s total of 183 to finish at 7/197 as the Cobras collected their third consecutive win from three starts to sit firmly at the top of the A-Grade ladder.
to Drysdale at Drysdale. In response to Collendina’s total of 181 on day one, Drysdale made 9/282 in reply. Paul Liistro was the major shining light for the Cobras with the ball taking 5/71 from his 20 overs. C Grade saw Collendina and Portarlington play out a thrilling two-day encounter at Portarlington. In reply to Collendina’s all out score of 107, the Demons made
Peters, Collendina cocoach, patiently built his innings and remained not out after 78 overs and brought up his maiden A-Grade century on the last ball of the day against last season’s A –Grade runnersup Drysdale. “I faced the first and last
ball of the day,” Peters told the Voice last week. “Rocky (James Rock) batted until after tea and then we lost a few wickets. “It was a long day, but more importantly it was a good win.” Peters knock was well supported by James Rock (42) and former captain Kade Norquay (21). In B-Grade Collendina lost their Round three match
7/113 off 39 overs. Despite the loss, Chris Hodginkson took 3/35 off his 12 overs for the Cobras. In D Grade Collendina defeated Jan Juc in their Round three one-day match by six wickets at Jan Juc. In response to Juc’s modest score 123 from their 40 overs, the Cobras made 4/128. Collendina batsman Leon Wash top scored with 53.
Brown making himself at home LAST month Tony Brown was the Collingwood runner in the 2011 AFL Grand Final, now the former St Kilda footballer has donned his cricket whites for Collendina, writes Mark Heenan. Brown is the brotherin-law of Jye Hearps, current Collendina Cobras A-Grade captain. The 34-year-old who last played cricket four seasons ago at the Melbourne Cricket Club said Hearps convinced him to play cricket at the Cobras. Brown now spends most weekends down on the Bellarine Peninsula after he recently purchased a property in Barwon Heads. “I don’t know anyone else at the cricket club other than Jye,” said Brown who
Tony Brown, second left, is looking forward to getting out in the middle at Cobras. played 108 AFL games in six seasons at St Kilda from 1995 to 2000. “He (Jye) twisted my arm to come and play a couple of games, so I will help out where I can. “I haven’t had a hit for
about four years, so I’m looking forward to getting out in the middle.” In his debut match with the A-Grade Cobras in Round three, Brown made 10 runs with the bat and bowled three overs.
2011 has been an extremely busy year for Brown, apart from working full-time as a teacher at Hailebury College, the former Leopold junior gun this year took up a match-day runner role under Mick Malthouse at Collingwood. Brown, a Magarey medallist league best and fairest winner with South Australian National Football League club Port Adelaide Magpies, has accepted a teaching position at Christian College in Geelong in 2012. “Yes it was an enjoyable year being wired up to Mick (Malthouse) at Collingwood,” he said. “I thoroughly enjoyed my involvement with the Collingwood Football Club, I kept myself fit and learnt a lot. “He is an amazing man
Mick, the Cats were a bit good on the main day, which I’m sure plenty of people down here would have been happy about.” Brown, who will shortly leave his Melbourne base and will move permanently to Barwon Heads, recalls spending valuable time at Ocean Grove main beach over summer as a youngster. “I remember spending most summers down at the beach (in Ocean Grove) with the family,” he said. “I have lots of fond memories of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, now that we are living down this way I can’t wait to be living here more permanently.” Still a self-confessed St Kilda supporter, Brown and his wife are expecting twins later this year.
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Gun Ned takes four off four balls OCEAN Grove under 15 player Ned Thorley took four wickets on the trot - three bowled and one caught and bowled - when his side defeated Portarlington last week. Pictured right Grove under 15 batsmen on their way to 125 for 5, edging out Port’s 75.
cobras under 11s Cobras under 11 Orange line up at Drysdale Oval.
Cobras under 11 Blue line up at Collendina’s Snake Pit.
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grubbers cricket DEPTH: Ocean Grove D Grade’s A side features a star-studded line up of local cricket talent. However, the mass of experience wasn’t enough to avoid a 195-run a piece tie with neighbours Barwon Heads.
Gill does the damage OCEAN GROVE A-Grade scored a resounding 119-run win over Portarlington in round three of the BPCA. Defending their highly competitive total of 9/286, the Grubbers bowled out the Demons for 167 inside 72 overs on day two to capture their first victory of the season Mick Gill was the chief destroyer with the ball taking 5/60 off 21.2 overs, while Shaun Braniff (3/31) and Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron (2/33) provided good support. Cameron praised his bowlers for their hard working efforts. “Nice to be playing twoday cricket, really good bowling performance
from everyone,” Cameron said. “Mick (Gill) bowled 22 overs straight and got the rewards with his first five wicket haul for the club. “Looking forward to playing at home at long last, here’s hoping we put in another strong team effort and get another win.” In B-Grade the Grubbers completed a fairlytale outright win over Portarlington at Ocean Grove. The Grubbers dismissed the Demons cheaply for 96 in the first innings and in their second dig Portarlington were bowled out for 125. In reply the Grubbers made 2 declared for 111 and 4/118. Ocean Grove
won outright with six wickets to spare. Shaun Fankhauser (55 not out) and Thomas Kent’s 4/24 with the ball made valuable contributions in the second innings. C Grade saw Ocean Grove claim a sevenwicket win over Barwon Heads at Shell Road. In response to the Seagulls score of 112, Ocean Grove made 3/114 off only 43 overs. Craig D’Arcy made an unbeaten 68 with the bat. The first D grade side tied on 195 with Barwon Heads while the two’s fell to Anglesea. OCEAN GROVE heads into day two of their A-Grade clash against Queenscliff on the back foot with the
Coutas requiring 89 runs for victory and have 10 wickets left in hand. The Grubbers, who won the toss in their first home game of the season, were bowled out for 146 in only 46 overs. “We didn’t get any partnerships going and we had four guys throw their wicket away at critical times,” a disappointed Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron said. “A much improved effort (with the ball) and a little bit of luck early (is) needed to get us back in the contest.” Ocean Grove batsman David Bate top scored with 49, while new recruit Mitch Hodgson (22) and lower order batsman Marcus Wirth (24) made
valuable contributions with the bat. Queenscliff bowler Michael Farrell was the leading taker for the Coutas claiming 4 for 60. In reply, Queenscliff remains 0/58 after facing 26 overs. • In the B-Grade, Ocean Grove were bowled out for 188 against Queenscliff, Lucas Baulch (31) the only Grubbers batsman to exceed 30 runs. In reply the Coutas are none for 1 off 2 overs. • Meanwhile in C Grade, Ocean Grove compiled 7/150 from their 60 overs against St Leonards in their twoday match. Alan Bate top scored with an unbeaten 33.
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ELAINE LIFTS WORLD TITLE AT 66, most people are on the brink of retirement, not Elaine Janes, writes Mark Heenan. The Ocean Grove inspiring local has just returned from the World Masters Championships in Limassol in Cypress after being crowned the World Champion. Elaine was competing in the 63-kilogram event in the 65-69 age catergory. It has been a busy month for Elaine who represented the Geelong Weightlifting Club at the XIII Australian Masters Games in Adelaide in October before flying to Cypress to compete. Even in her mid-sixties, Elaine still lives and prides herself on her ‘never too old’ motto.
WORLD CHAMPION: Elaine Janes.
”That is my motto, you are never too late to start something or you are never too old to give something a go,” recalls Elaine, who is the third oldest weightlifter in the world. Elaine only took up the sport of weightlifting nine years ago after promoting the sport of Bocce at an Active Australia Sport day promotion in Geelong almost a decade ago. It was there she was introduced to the sport of weightlifting after making contact with the Geelong Weighlifting Club. Her coach Michael Torriero, who has been training Elaine for more than eight years, is very proud of her latest achievements.
Girls rip at Grove THE final day of the Wahu Surfer Groms Comp at Ocean Grove saw some unprecedented performances from Victoria’s top junior surfers. An increase in swell on Saturday night, groomed by crisp offshore winds, allowed the remaining competitors in the event the prefect canvas to perform at their best. The standout performer of the day was Codie Jeffery (Newhaven), winning the Under 9 boys division with incredible flair and control. In the final, Jeffrey locked in
a high scoring ride in the final minutes to take victory 0.27 points ahead of Patrick Hughes (Torquay). Jan Juc’s Ethan Huxtable placed third and Taane Mitchel (Point Lonsdale) rounded out the action packed final in fourth position. After witnessing his younger brother Ethan’s performance, aggressive natural footer Xavier Huxtable (Jan Juc) surfed precisely to the judging criteria to win the Under 11 boys. Huxtable, who scored a perfect
ten in the Under 9 division in 2010, locked in a 14 point total to defeat last year’s champion Billy Harrison (Barwon Heads). Despite their miniature size, the Under 9 Girls took to the solid Ocean Grove conditions with reckless abandon. Day one stand out, Ellie Harrison (Barwon Heads), continued her run of form taking the win ahead of Bea Conroy (Torquay), Poppy Corbett (Cape Woolamai) and Emmy Bowyer (Clifton Springs).
Under 9 finalists. Picture: Cahill Bell-Warren.
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Torriero, a Geelong weightlifter and an accredited weighlifting coach, travelled with Elaine to Adelaide last month for the Australian Masters Games. “Definitely her biggest achievement to date, she has been to four World Championships and it is the first one she has won,” Torriero said. ”She has been going since 2003, she has trained hard all the way through. ”She has done four championships in a row she has earned what she has got, she has done herself very proud.” Elaine still trains three to four times a week at a gym garage facility in Grovedale.