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NAME HONOUR FOR GREAT CLUB MAN
HONOURED: Surf Life Saving club stalwart Dave Renton has had a surf rowing boat named after him. Story page 5.
DREAMS COME TRUE AN AMAZING Ocean Grove nine-year-old who devotes herself to helping her little brother manage his autism was given the red carpet treatment to say well done by her family. Selfless Maggie Schaller’s sister contacted a wish granting group
describing the youngster’s care and sacrifices and asking for them to come up with a day centred all about her sibbling. Little Dreamers created a dream day for Maggie around her love for movies. Full story page 3.
Ocean Grove river algae alert
ANGLERS are being warned against eating fish caught in the Barwon River Estuary and Lake Connewarre after blue-green algae was discovered upstream.
HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY
Signage has gone up on both sides of the river and estuary, reaching as far as the boat ramp at Guthridge Street. The area is being monitored for changes. Full story page 14
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Grafitti menace hits the Grove OCEAN Grove has yet again been hit by a wave of graffiti and damage to private property. Bellarine Police have reported a spate of tagging around Ocean Grove over the last week that also resulted in damage to Moejo’s Spice Kitchen. Owner of Moejo’s, Lynne Wilson, said their store’s front door was smashed in early last Tuesday morning. “The glass in the door was completely smashed but it had sharp edges so maybe they didn’t want to
cut themselves to get in, it looked like they also used something sharp like a crowbar to get in the door,” she said. “Later on in the day I saw there was a lot of graffiti everywhere so maybe it’s just drunken teenagers.” Lynne said she never keeps cash on the premises and the register is empty ,but is perplexed as to why they would smash the door and not steal anything. “They just broke it, they could’ve gotten in if they wanted, maybe they were
spooked,” she said. Senior Sergeant Pat Whelan from Bellarine Police said graffiti tags were found along the Ocean Grove Main Beach sea wall and toilet block as well as at the Hodgson Street and RAAFS toilets. “We don’t know where it’s coming from, probably out-of-towners because it’s not something the boys see during the year,” he said. “We can’t see the sense in it, can’t see what they achieve by writing their name on the wall… it takes
away from the town, no one wants to go down the beach and see that.” As a small business in Ocean Grove, and located in an area of the CBD that is struggling for customers, Lynne said the impact of thoughtless damage has a long lasting effect. “You still have to pay the insurance excess, we’re still out of pocket,” she said. “In the end you have to work all day just to pay off the glazier.” Lynne said she believes kids around Ocean Grove
need something to keep them entertained or else events like this will keep happening. “I kind of feel sorry for them because there is nothing to do,” she said. “I just want to say to them you don’t have to rely on drinking and destroying other people’s property to have a good time, go kick the soccer ball around.” If you have any information about graffiti around Ocean Grove contact 5256 2698 or phone 000 if you witness it.
Galah reunited with her family
REUNITED: John Hoult and galah Claire.
THE kindness of strangers has reunited an Ocean Grove family with their beloved pet Galah. John and Lois Hoult were distressed to discover their pet native Galah, Clarie, was missing from their front yard at the start of January. “He must have fluttered down from the balcony and was on the front nature strip when a woman stopped and picked him up,” John said. “He’s had a damaged wing since we got him he can’t fly.” John said his family rescued Clarie over 40 years ago and were not sure how old he was. “He’s our son Graeme’s bird and he was 13 when we got him,” he said.
Galahs generally live up to 50 years old in captivity with some reportedly living up to 80 years old. John was bird-sitting for Graeme, and was worried when he disappeared as the galah has several health problems including a damaged wing and beak. “He’s part of the family, we were very upset,” he said. John said they were contacted by an Ocean Grove woman who had taken Clarie home thinking he was an injured wild bird. “A lovely woman who’s a bird lover picked him up and took him home where they put him in their aviary,” John said. “Everybody’s very relieved and very grateful to (her).”
High winds lift Boat Shed roof HIGH winds have taken their toll on the roof of Ocean Grove’s iconic Boat Shed venue. Serafino De Simone of Ocean Grove Hotel, which owns the Shed, said that 100mph winds lifted some of the sheets covering the Soul Bar area of the venue that adjoins the Ocean Grove Hotel in Collendina but that damage was fairly limited. “It’s not really major and affected the back area
where the Soul Bar is, lifting some of the sheets. “It will be be dealt with by the insurers. The first thing they did was to get cranes to put tarps over it to protect it. But there was not any real damage.” The venue celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and was famous for hosting some of the biggest bands in Australia during the 80s and 90s. They included bands like INXS, Cold Chisel and Australian Crawl.
LIFTING THE ROOF: high winds lifted sheeting on the Soul Bar roof at Ocean Grove Hotel’s Boat Shed venue last week. Insurerers will be examining the extent of the damage over the next few weeks.
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Go fly a kite BETTER get up early for the Australia Day kite flying on Main Beach. The free public holiday activity put on by the Lions Club of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads always attracts a large number of youngsters and families all keen to build and fly
their own kites. Because of the popularity of the event the numbers are limited so get in early. Kite flying runs from 10am to 1pm tomorrow (January 26). Kids can also get their faces painted in Aussie colours and flags.
Dreams really do come true AN Ocean Grove girl has been lucky enough to experience the day of her dreams. Nine year old Maggie Schaller was given the opportunity last Sunday to attend the world premiere of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island in Melbourne and walk the red carpet. Maggie was awarded the chance to meet the movie’s stars and travel to and from the film in a stretch limousine by Little Dreamers, a charity organisation designed to grant wishes to the siblings and young carers of sick siblings or parents. Mother Sally said her sister approached the organisation to nominate Maggie, who’s twin brother Harry has autism. “Helen heard about the organisation and wrote in to tell them about Maggie,” she said. Sally said her sister informed them about how Maggie’s life is centered around Harry, how she helps care for and make sacrifices to avoid triggers for Harry. “She will let him watch what he wants on TV, if she goes to a party she’ll always make sure to bring Harry home a lolly bag or if she has money buy him things.”
Maggie (right) and her sister Helen were collected by a limo.
“It was nice for her to have a day that was all about her.” Little Dreamers created a dream day for Maggie around her love for movies. She was given money to buy a new dress, had her hair done and then rode to the premiere in Melbourne in a white limousine before walking the red carpet, posing for photos and chatting with the movie’s stars, Vanessa Hudgens and Josh Hutcherson. “When we walked down the red carpet people were lined up on the sides and were probably wondering ‘who are these people?’” said
Maggie and Helen enjoyed the red carpet treatment.
Maggie. “We watched the movie in 3D and it was amazing,” Little Dreamers is run by two 18 year olds from Melbourne, the organisation aims to provide experiences for the siblings or young carers that they may otherwise be unable to organise or afford. “(Little Dreamers) are doing such a wonderful job, they are only new and rely on donations so if anyone wants to help these girls out, they should,” said Sally.
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Growth areas A REPORT by leading property resource Smart Property Investments has identified several Victorian suburbs as investment opportunities. This is a trend Hayden realtor Linda Craig believes is evident in several areas of Ocean Grove. “Obviously the Kingston and Wallington estate lots are selling out within a few days,” she said. “Barwon Head prices have taken off due to it being gridlocked. There is nowhere else other than the current estate that then can build, she said. “Property in Old Ocean Grove, anything with a view and close to the beach and river continues to increase in value whilst areas like Collendina, Kingston and Wallington are slowly on the rise. “Whilst these areas are developing and not necessarily going up in price the boom for first home buyers has seen the area expand rapidly,” she said. By Jessica Grace
CFA calls OCEAN Grove CFA responded to 11 call outs during the last fortnight, None of the calls proved to be serious. Among those was a rubbish fire in Hillson Grove, an alarm activated by cobwebs in Adco Grove, two calls to deal with smoke detectors in Tareeda Way and five false alarms to a location on the Bellarine Highway in Queenscliff.
Rock up for Red Dog in the park GRAB the folding chairs and picnic blanket, open air cinema is back this weekend. On Saturday night the blockbuster weepie Red Dog is hitting the giant inflatable screen at Ocean Grove Park. Organiser Michele Mitten
said: “We are very excited to be putting on the outdoor cinema again this year, with the first event being held this Saturday, the movie, Red Dog. “As with last year, we will be providing free face painting and balloons and there will also be coffees, stroopwafels
and of course popcorn and fairy floss available to purchase. Don’t forget to bring your tissues.” As this is a surfie town, our February film is going to be a family suitable surf movie – Endless Summer - which should be good fun, so watch this space for more
details in the next edition of the Voice. This Saturday’s event is being provided by the Ocean Grove Voice in conjunction with OGAN (Ocean Grove Arts Network), and with the financial support of local businesses, the Ocean
Open air movies are back.
Grove Community Enterprise and the City of Greater Geelong.
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Get fit seminars
The Ocean Grove surf boat has been named after local Dave Renton.
Club honours local legend THERE is little doubt that Dave Renton is a legend of the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. This month, the 62-year-old life member of the club was awarded with a local surf boat, sponsored by Meranne Homes, named in his honour at the Ocean Grove SLSC Surf Carnival Championships held on January 15. The boat is called the Dave Renton. Renton, who has been an active patrol member at the Ocean Grove SLSC since 1966, felt humbled by his latest honour and dedicated the award to his late brother Barry. Barry Renton, a former captain of the Ocean Grove SLSC, died in a car accident in 1970. He was aged 31. “It is a family thing, to me it is a fantastic honour but the award is for
him as well,” Renton said. “My brother (was a big part of my involvement at the Ocean Grove SLSC), he was my mentor. “I enjoy the company of young people and I now like being a mentor to the young people at the club.” Renton is still amazed how the events unfolded on the day that led to his honour. “It was a ceremony on the day, I was asked to put champagne on the boat and christen it,” he said. “But the whole lot was kept a secret….it was the last thing on my mind, so it was a fantastic surprise.” MEANWHILE more than 1000 competitors took part in the Surf Carnival Championships on January 15 at Ocean Grove. See pictures page 42-43 and 48.
Dave Renton.
FOR those of us who have made a New Year’s resolution to get fit but don’t know where to begin, a series of local seminars could help to get things started. The free events will provide advice from Ocean Grove and Bellarine health experts to help locals achieve their weight and fitness goals for 2012. Seminar organiser and owner of Step into Life Ocean Grove, Penny Tomkinson, said many people are unsure of where to begin when it comes to a new fitness regime. “This is the time of the year when we make resolutions to get fit and lose weight, however many of us soon lose our way and don’t know who to turn to for advice,” she said. “Many of us start off too hard and get injured or burn ourselves out or we don’t know where to start and soon lose motivation.” The first seminar will be held on Tuesday January 31 at 7.30pm and will feature guest speakers Adrienne D’Alessandro from Ocean Grove Chinese Medicine as well as Erin Coffer from Barwon Health Osteopathy. Bookings essential, phone 0403 896 104
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Thanks for board return Dear Editor Thank you to all those honest people out there, for turning in my surf board, it was greatly apprecated! It has been missing for about a year, and I am very greatful to have it back. And thank you to the Dunes kiosk for holding it for so long. Zoe Armistead
The Voice went to the Barossa Valley for the 9th Ride to Cure Diabetes. Riders pulled in more than $1 million for the cause. Above, local rider Pauline Clancy catching up on the local news at the start line.
Blackie’s plea for help Hey cheeky readers, its Cheeky Time in the OG Voice. Me and my furry friends have been loving the warm weather, and we love it when the cool change comes. It’s just like sticking your head out of the car. I got this email in my Inbox this week, hopefully someone can help out. Dear Cheeky my name is Blackie. I love your column. It always makes me smile. Please find attached a photo of me by the river. I’m 17, almost
completely deaf and blind, and I can’t handle stairs anymore, but life is pretty good, as I have a doting family. I do have a problem, though, and I was hoping you could help. I’m embarrassed to say that when I’m left alone, even downstairs, I get pretty upset and howl so that the street can hear, for hours if necessary, until my family return. They are worried about me and the neighbours. They would love to find me company: a quiet, safe, dog-friendly home in the Grove where I can stay, say, 8am6pm four days a week from Feb 22 through to early June. When I have company I’m almost laid-back. You know us foxies - still have a spring in my step. But basically, sleep, food and water will do me just fine. Pats and walks are always
Blackie by the river at Ocean Grove.
good, of course. Do you know anyone who might like to share a couch with me? (I can bring my own bed if that\’s a dealbreaker). They can chat to Sharon if they have questions (0432 981466). Thank you for printing this. I’ll let you know how I go. Yours from the couch, Blackie. Good luck Blackie. Hope you
find a place to hang. Keep sending in your cheeky questions to cheeky@ oceangrovevoice.com or at my FB page facebook.com/cheeky.mobbs If you have a pet and want to see him/her in my column, send your photos in. Cheeky out.
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Bigger base for family brigade DESPITE being located only an eight minute drive from Ocean Grove, many locals wouldn’t be able to pinpoint Mannerim on a map. However Mannerim CFA is welcoming people from all over the Bellarine to take part in the opening of their brand new fire station. Bordered by Ocean Grove, Drysdale, Wallington and Swan Bay, the 68 year old brigade’s new station is located on Banks Road, about five kilometres from their old site on Swan Bay Road. With funding from the CFA and local fundraising, the Mannerim CFA moved into their new station just before Christmas last year and with state of the art facilities, is designed to increase their fire fighting capabilities on the Bellarine. Mannerim CFA Brigade Manager, Graeme MacDonald said talk of a new station began about a decade ago however the campaign to move from the outdated shed has been in the making for the last four years. “The old station is too small for us, it had a built on kitchen and a shed down the back and couldn’t fit the new modern trucks,” he said. “It was originally only going to have two bays however we
raised money through garage sales and BBQs and our share towards it was $120,000.” The new fire station has four bays and currently houses one full size truck as well as a 4WD support vehicle capable of carting a 400L tank. Other facilities include a much needed community meeting room used for training, storage areas, an office, breathing apparatus, cleaning bay, on site water tanks and a full size kitchen. “You wouldn’t make a cup of tea for yourself in the old kitchen, this is amazing,“ Community Education and Fire Safety Officer, Sandra Beckworth, said. “It will provide space for some community groups, somewhere to meet and the facility to train that we didn’t have before,” Graeme said. Mannerim CFA was formed in 1943 with 17 members and operated as a Victorian Bushfire brigade. “It was during the war, people got together and formed the brigade in case of invasion,” Graeme said. The brigade didn’t have their first station until 1973 and relied heavily on their strong
community base with meetings run in members’ homes and people volunteering vehicles to attend fires. Mannerim CFA has attended major bushfires across the Bellarine as well as being involved in the Ash Wednesday and more recently, Black Saturday blazes. Now the brigade has 63 members including 29 operational, 15 support and 19 junior members and has averaged 45 call outs a year for the last decade. “It’s a very family oriented brigade, many families have had up to three generations volunteer” said Sandra. Most members live in Mannerim but many are on the outskirts of bordering towns mainly from Ocean Grove and Drysdale. “We have to be nice and close or else you won’t get on the truck,” said Sandra. The new station will be officially opened by local MPs and dignitaries on February 11 and on Sunday February 12 the local community is invited to an Open Day from 2-4pm to have a look around the facility. The open day will feature community education and fire awareness presentations, junior member demonstrations and tours of the building.
Sandra Beckworth and Graeme MacDonald.
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smiles on dials
All are welcome to join in the fun with the DSA.
Thrill seekers wanted WANT to get in the surf and help people usually unable to enjoy the thrill? The Ocean Grove based DSA (Disabled Surfers Association) Victoria is holding its first training day of the year on February 4 at Point Leo. That will be followed by hands on days at Ocean Grove on February 12 and March 25. The Disabled Surfers Association has been operating since 1983 and now has 14 Branches in Australia and one in New Zealand. National President and founder Gary Blaschke, saw a
need to get people with disabilities back in the water after he was involved in a motor cycle accident that severely damaged his leg and was told that he would never surf again. Mr Blaschke’s inspiration and passion saw his small idea grow into an international activity for the disabled. Ocean Gove President Mark Beshara explained that the Victorian branch of the DSA has been operating since 2008. “Since that time the branch has given some 547 people with all forms of disabilities the
opportunity to enjoy a safe surfing experience.” The mantra of the DSA is to “Put Smiles on Dials” and this is not only for the participants but for everyone involved. Mark continued: “The experience that a disabled person receives with the surf is unique and the activity is growing so there is a greater need for more volunteers to assist with event days.” Registration for the events is at 8.30am. For more information contact Mark on 0431 60 1760 or view the web site www.disabledsurfers.org.
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Discovering a career in science
Elyssa Mahr from Ocean Grove with Eleyne Atkinson from Moorabool.
OCEAN Grove’s Elyssa Mahr was selected to take part in last week’s Science Experience at the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre in Queenscliff. Elyssa attends Kardinia International College and was selected for the program after demonstrating her long running interest in marine biology. Students first have to apply to The Science Experience program and then apply for their course of choice. Depending on numbers of students interested, they are then selected by staff at these organisations
based on their ‘reasons why they should be chosen’ outlined in their applications. Elyssa was among 14 students from as far afield as Warracknabeal, Yea, Echuca and Horsham who wanted to find out what it takes to cruise into a career in marine science. The students, participating in the National Science Experience program, worked with passionate scientists on a range of experiments and presentations covering marine ecology, biology and botany, introduced species and fish and animal physiology.
kilometres in length, 34% up to 3kms and 10% up to 1km, “These could be easily cycled. But in many major streets in Ocean Grove it is just not safe to walk or ride a bike,” he said. Barton believes the additional influx of pedestrians and cyclists will increase tenfold with the continued growth and development of the Kingston estate and subsequent 3000 plus blocks. “Pedestrian and cycling access to community facilities is not up to standard in Ocean Grove and as it is it impacts adversely on the community. School children are unable to access the schools via bikes and the only safe mode of transport to the shops and surfside centre is via car.
Barton has urged those adversely affected to keep pressure on the local council and State Government in order to get something done, “If a community embraces sustainable transport it needs to be supported by local Government,” he said. Local councillor Jan Farrell met with Barton van Laar from Bike Safe in 2010, “I am obviously aware of the safety issues surrounding Thacker Street and Shell Road, in particular that part of Shell Road between Tuckfield Street and the Market Place shopping centre. Improvements to several roads onto Bellarine remain high on Council’s agenda, but unfortunately there is no funding available at this time,” she said. Mr Van Laar says the potential
Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Science Experience Coordinator Pam Haebich said the reputation of the Marine & Freshwater Discovery Centre (MFDC) as an international leader in marine education led to the centre being the only non tertiary institution hosting the program. “The 2012 program is an exciting opportunity for us to promote careers in marine science to these students,” Ms Haebich said. For more information about the DPI MFDC please visit www.dpi. vic.
Thacker still “too dangerous” OCEAN Grove cyclists have reignited the bike safety debate around Thacker Street once more, calling for changes, writes Jessica Grace. Representation to Geelong City Council by Bike Safe back in November 2010 first addressed the hazardous conditions and the lack of shoulder or bike lanes causing havoc for cyclists. Local cyclist Barton Van Laar of Bike Safe is adamant something needs to change, “Thacker Street is too dangerous to ride a bike on. The bike lanes are only half completed and the section approaching Shell Road is the most dangerous,” he said. Mr Van Laar said it is estimated 53% of all car trips are less than 5
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CYCLISTS have added their voice to a growing chorus calling for action on Thacker Street. The issue has been rumbling on for years with a lack of footpaths, kerbs and sealed bike lanes meaning pedestrians and cyclists must use the road - posing big risks to themselves and motorists.
Among those urging action is local Barton van Laar of Bike Safe. “There are some key roads in Ocean Grove which are hazardous to cyclists and need to be urgently fixed,” he said. “They are dangerous for children and adults alike, and are preventing locals accessing community facilities by anything other than a car. “Thacker Street, leading into Shell Road is one such road. It is a major connecting road to the swimming pool, sports facilities, shopping centre and schools but has no shoulder or bike lane. Yet there is plenty of room to build bike lanes. “Bike Safe has made representation to the Council regarding Thacker Street in November 2010, however we have not had a response back to this date. We
are concerned growth is proceeding in Ocean Grove, yet we do not seem to have a sustainable transport implementation program. Building bigger car parks is not the solution. Making it safer for pedestrians and cyclists is.” A special charge scheme that would see homeowners on Thacker Street paying for sealed footpaths was first raised in early 2010. Twenty four objections were submitted to Geelong City Council in early 2010 protesting the special charge for a road widening and foot path installation project. Some say it would be unfair to levy residents as the issue is safety rather than convenience. Back in November the City said that a report was being prepared and would be presented to council “soon”. Last week, a spokesperson from Geelong City Council said a panel hearing has been held to hear submissions on the proposed special charge scheme. “A report will soon be presented to Council and they will decide whether or not to proceed with the project.” Bike Safe: Steve Draper and Barton van Laar among the What do you think? Contact the Voice at hazards on Thacker Street. journo@oceangrovevoice.com
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LONG BEFORE THE FINS: the Terrace as it was in 1984.
Picture by Rob Lee.
Growing up with the Voice TWENTY twelve is the fifth consecutive year the Ocean Grove Voice has been in publication.In fact it was seven years ago - March 2005 - that the first copy hit the streets. To mark this milestone we will begin looking back to see how our town has changed in recent decades. In the time the Voice has been circulating the town has gained a swimming pool, Ocean Plaza shopping centre, new police, fire
and ambulance stations, an extra bridge and the Kingston Estate has quickly spread north. A lot has happened. So to kick start the reminiscing, we’ve discovered some pictures of The Terrace dating back to 1984. These fascinating pictures were taken by Rob Lee who now lives in the ACT. Looking through the photos, there are obviously countless changes that have occurred over the last 28 years however if you
look closely, some things have stayed the same. The Piping Hot Chicken Shop was already in existence and in the times before mobile phones, had two extinct phone booths out the front. The Terrace was already one way to traffic however angled parking stretched all the way down the right hand side. The Trak arcade, built in 1987, is noticeably missing however readers inform us there used to
be a doctors’ surgery located on the block but stepped back from the street. If readers have any photos of Ocean Grove from the recent past, 1970 onwards, or town memories they would like us to highlight let us know by emailing journo@oceangrovevoice.com, calling into our office above the ANZ Bank in the Terrace or writing to PO Box 54, Ocean Grove 3226. By Carly Helweg.
ABOVE: Male Line Mensland, as it was when Ivan and Margaret Lee owned it. Next to them is a recently closed Chinese restaurant and the old Poseidon Gym. Male Line Mensland is now owed by Peter McDonald. The gym was first opened by Alan Jones and was run by five different owners before Mark and Louise Rapa took it over and changed it to Ocean View Health Club 13 years ago. LEFT: car parking has always been a premium in the Terrace.
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No more ‘are we nearly there?’ RUNNERS, walkers and cyclists will now know exactly how far they’ve gone along the Bellarine Rail Trail. Markers have been placed at every kilometer of the 34km off road path between South Geelong and Queenscliff.
Each of the markers has a distance marked showing just how far it is to each of those destinations. Very much like the yellow beach triangles created by the Lions Club, the markers will also have the added benefit of
being numbered and should give emergency services a more precise guide to location. The holes for the posts were dug by the City of Greater Geelong and a working bee from the Friends of the Bellarine Rail Trail concreted them in.
Algae alert on Barwon River PARKS Victoria is warning the public to avoid direct contact with water at Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve and sections of the Barwon Estuary after regular monitoring confirmed the presence of blue-green algae at concentrations which exceed recreational health alert levels. Direct contact with water affected by bluegreen algae may result in skin irritation, respiratory effects and hay fever like symptoms. Parks Victoria District Chief Ranger Siobhan Rogan said the blue-green algae species Nodularia Spumigena is potentially toxic to humans and domestic animals. “We are urging visitors to be aware of the potential risks and adhere to warning signs at key access
points and recreational areas around Lake Connewarre to protect public safety,” said Ms Rogan. “We strongly advise people and their pets to refrain from drinking the water, swimming and water-based activities that involve direct contact, particularly if scum or water discolouration is evident.” Interim results show blue-green algae may be present in high concentrations in the Barwon Estuary, which can vary according to tidal flows. “At this stage, the last 1.5 km of the river shows no visual signs of algae. However, we are working with agencies to conduct further tests at various points along the estuary to determine if blue-green
algae is present at high concentrations,” said Ms Rogan. “As a precaution people are discouraged from undertaking water-based activities. If contact is made with affected water, remove affected clothing and wash skin thoroughly with clean water after coming ashore. Thoroughly rinse wetsuits to remove any traces of algae before wearing again.” The Department of Health advises that people can continue to fish in the river but anglers should remove and discard the internal organs and gills before cooking. Fish should not be cooked whole as this may redistribute toxins from the gut to the fish flesh, making it unsafe to eat. Parks Victoria is
Parks Victoria is warning locals and visitors to beware of swimming and fishing in parts of the Barwon River due to the presence of blue-green algae.
working with Barwon Water, Barwon Coast, the Department of Sustainability and Environment and Department of Health to manage the bloom and
ensure public awareness and safety. The bloom at Lake Connewarre is likely to last for weeks, possibly months, so patrons need to remain vigilant in taking
precautions to protect their health. As soon as the levels of algae no longer pose a risk to health, the public will be informed. Visitors to the area are advised they can still
enjoy other recreational activities such as walking, cycling, sightseeing and boating along the river. For more information, visit www.parks.vic.gov.au or call 13 19 63.
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Lucky town in the lucky country Visitors flock to our town in their droves. Some like it so much they sell up and move here. Jessica Grace went out onto the streets to pose the question: Why do you love Ocean Grove?
VAL CROLE, 81 Retiree Ocean Grove “I love the freedom of living here, the beach, the water and the people. It’s a beautiful place to live.”
BEN GIBBS, 13 Student Mt Gambier SA “The beach, the shops, being on holiday”
KYLIE JACINMOVIC, 29 Cashier Ocean Grove “The Lolly Shop.”
JAYDEN PAUL, 21 Electrician Melbourne “Because my girlfriend has a holiday house here.”
Picture by John Norton.
MELLISSA BARRY, 30 Dance Teacher Belgrave “The atmosphere is gorgeous, relaxed and chilled. It just has a beautiful feel.”
STUART ARGALL, 59 Cabinet Maker Maryborough “We don’t come down that much, but when we do we love playing golf and getting away.”
RYLEE MAXFIELD, 7 Student South Morang “Cause there’s lots of good places to go with water and pools around. Most of my friends come down too.”
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Celebrate market’s quarter century LOCALS are being encouraged to help celebrate the Ocean Grove Rotary Community Market’s quarter century celebrations by attending February’s event. This market season is Ocean Grove’s 25th with the inaugural event run by Ocean Grove Rotary in October 1986. The market has been running on the first Sunday of the month ever since, only taking
breaks for the off season in winter. According to John Calnin who was Rotary president from 1985 to 1986 when the inaugural market took place, the first event was held in the driveway to Bellarine Aquatic Centre. “It was held in the driveway until the leisure centre was built in the 1990s when we moved up to Shell Road Reserve, we did that for a couple of years and then we moved
to Kingston Park,” he said. John said the markets began after Ocean Grove Rotary decided the town needed a local market like other towns on the Bellarine. “There were markets around the area at that stage and they all had their designated Sundays and we just slotted into the only available one, the first Sunday of the month,” he said.
“In the early days there were only a few stalls and we used the markets as a fundraiser for Rotary with raffles.” The markets have remained popular with locals through the last 25 years however John said there have been some changes. “There’s a lot of regulations now in selling baked goods, they have to be made in a commercial kitchen but back in the
eighties the women could bake up a cake in the kitchen and sell it,” he said. The next Ocean Grove Rotary Community Market will be held at Kingston Park on Sunday February 5 from 9am. If you have old photos or memories of the Ocean Grove Rotary Community Market over the last 25 years email us at journo@ oceangrovevoice.com.
Fresh idea taking off THE first Farmers’ Market at Ocean Grove Park made a modest but promising start. Five stallholders took advantage of the new opportunity. However, plenty of shoppers and browsers showed up to show their support for the idea. Sales were so good that stalls soon ran out of supplies. On offer was a wide range of homegrown and produced goods. Fourteen stalls are booked in for next month’s market.
Pam Hopkins trying Meredith cheese.
Left: Blueberry fans Matilda and Harriet Steptoe.
Right: Molly Winter enjoying her lemon slice.
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Above: stall holders offering their ware
Left: enjoying the social market.
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Jack calls it a day after 36 summers
Jack Griffin is givmg up his bread deliveries after 36 years.
Baker’s three dozen EIGHTY-seven-year-old Jack Griffin is set to hang up his keys after 36 years of delivering baked goods to campers at Ocean Grove camping grounds. With his never ending sense of humour and vast catalogue of pick up lines, he’s quite the character guaranteed to make every customer smile, if not belly laugh as they buy their buns and donuts. Jack began his delivery days selling bread for Sunnicrust at Wynndean, Riverview and Ocean Grove holiday parks before they realised there was demand for Boston buns and coffee scrolls by the campers. Ever since, Jack has been a familiar face around town driving through the caravan parks over the summer holiday period with a trail of kids both young and old waiting eagerly to place their order.
“When you come to the caravan parks it’s like family, it’s a family reunion,” he said. “I get women coming up to me saying when I was a little girl you would sell me bread… there’s always another generation coming up.” Jack has worked seven days a week every summer over the past 36 years and is proud to say he has only ever missed three days. “One was when my mother died, the other was when I was injured from a cycling accident and the other I organised for someone to take over for me when I was on a ride,” he said. “The best thing is, what I’m most proud of though is driving around these parks, I’ve never hit a kid.”
Jack said his best seller has always been donuts, with kids always after their favourite colour icing. “You can run out of everything but as long as you don’t run out of donuts you’ll be right,” he said. Despite giving up the delivery service, Jack won’t be slowing down or retiring to sit inside all day. The soon to turn 88 year old, is a marathon cyclist who has ridden thousands of kilometers since he was 14 years old and has lapped Australia three times. “People ask me why I’m still cycling and I say ‘I can’t do it when I’m dead’,” he said. Jack first cycled around Australia in 1985 taking 100 days to do it to raise money for Diabetes research. He did it again in 1992 taking 68 days to complete the route, averaging 220 kilometers of cycling per day, and not to be outdone,
retraced his steps again at the age of 72 years. Jack still rides most days to keep fit and healthy and can average up to 300 kilometers a week with a planned ride from Alice Springs to Geelong to happen this year. “That will be my last ride, my wife said ‘Mr Griffin’, I know I’m in trouble when she calls me Mr Griffin, ‘it’s me or the riding’ so I said I choose you,” he said. With more time up his sleeve after he retires from long distance rides and caravan park deliveries Jack said he will use it wisely. “I’ll meditate about the good things in life and have coffee with women,” he said with a cheeky smile. David Wynn from Wynndean Caravan Park said his family has a close bond with Jack who has been part of their lives since he was a baby. “For sure he will be
missed, he’s always entertaining... I remember him bouncing the change off his foot when I was a kid” he said. “Everyone knows him, we have about 250 families and even with the changeover, he seems to know everyone.” Jack’s secret to being in top health is his having a laugh as well as catching up with the Bold and the Beautiful every weekday. “We’re only on this earth for a short time so why not enjoy every minute,” he said. “I’ve never smoked or drank and I don’t eat any of that junk food, maybe the occasional donut.” Jack’s final rounds will be on the last Sunday of January and said campers have already been paying him a visit to say goodbye. “I’ve had a lot of hugs and lipstick on the cheek.”
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Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Office open hours – Monday to Thursday 9am to 7pm and Friday 9am to 5pm
91 THE PARADE OCEAN GROVE YOUNG ADULTS 12-17 YEAR OLDS
RTO: Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Inc.
Drop In/Youth Group Friday from 3rd February 6pm to 9pm During school term Cost: $5.00 per week in house activities, external excursions approx $15.00
Home and Community Care Modules (CHC30308) Saturday 9am from 4th February Course Fee: $210.00 Discount Fee: $200.00 9x6 hour sessions Tutor: Kerry Wilson RTO: Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre
PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN Chess for Primary School Children Tuesday 3.45pm from 7th February Course Fee: $3.50 Discount Fee: $2.00 per 1 hour session Tutor: Malcolm Hughes Glee Club – Singing and Dancing Wednesday 4.30pm from 8th February Course Fee: $87.00 Discount Fee: $77.00 8x1 hour sessions Tutor: Tara Lynch FOR PRESCHOOLERS Little Wonders Art Program (3-4 year olds) Thursday 10am from 9th February Course Fee: $102.00 8x 45min sessions Discount Fee: $92.00 8x 45min sessions Tutor: Melinda Williams Little Wonders Art Program (4-5 year olds) Thursday 11.30am from 9th February Course Fee: $102.00 8x 45min sessions Discount Fee: $92.00 8x 45min sessions Tutor: Melinda Williams MUSIC AND MOVEMENT WITH JO (2-3 year olds) Monday 9.15am from 6th February Course Fee: $80.00 7x¾ hour sessions Discount Fee: $70.00 7x¾ hour sessions Tutor: Jo Clarke Music and Movement with Jo (3-5 year olds) Monday 10.15am from 6th February Course Fee: $80.00 7x¾ hour sessions Discount Fee: $70.00 7x¾ hour sessions Tutor: Jo Clarke Playgroup (0-5 year olds) Tuesday 9.30am from 7th February or Friday 9.30am from 10th February or Tuesday 1.30pm from 7th February (New!) Course Fee: $40.00 per child, for one day per week, $55.00 per child for two days per week. Discount Fee: $30.00 per child, for one day per week, $45.00 per child for two days per week. Discount Family rate: 2 children or more $50 per term one day a week or $70 for two days per week Tutor: Lisa Davis 3 Year Old Playgroup Tuesday 11.15am from 7th February Course Fee: $50.00 9x2 hour sessions Discount Fee: $40.00 9x2 hour sessions Tutor: Lisa Davis Yoga Dance (3-5 year olds) Thursday 2.15pm from 9th February Course Fee: $87.00 8x ¾ hour sessions Discount Fee: $77.00 8x 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). Information session: 6pm on Monday 23rd January 2012 The course will run on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights 6pm10pm for 19 weeks, and Saturdays 9am -3pm for 10 weeks. Starting 30th January 2012 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 centre link entitlements to complete this course. Tutor: Kerry Wilson
Certificate III in Childrens Services Information Session: Wednesday at 10am on 25th January. This course will run 19 weeks x 12 ½ hours (plus 80 hours of placement) on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 3.15pm starting on Wednesday 1st February. Course Fee: $895.00 Concession: $602.50 Tutor: Robyn Fitzpatrick RTO: Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Certificate III in Education Support (CHC30808) Information session: Tuesday 6th March at 10.30am The course will run on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of each week from 9am-3.15pm commencing on 13th March 2012. Fee: $825.00 (funded) Concession: $560.35 (Course fee includes Workplace First Aid Level II and Back Care Certificate Tutor: Barry White RTO: Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Certificate III in Business Administration Information Session: Monday 10am on 30th January. This course will run for 19 weeks x 12 hours on Monday and Fridays, 9am 3pm starting Monday 6th February. Course Fee: $795.00 Concession: $382.50 Tutor: Rhondda Williams Expressions of Interest The Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre also offer the following courses. Register your interest by ringing the centre. • Certificate II and III in Information Technology • Certificate II and III in Hospitality • Certificate II and III in Retail • Certificate II in Business Administration Workplace First Aid Level 2 Saturday 9am on 18th February Course Fee: $100.00 (funded) or $160.00 (Unfunded) 2x7 hour sessions Discount Fee: $90.00 (funded) or $150.00 (unfunded) 2x7 hour sessions Tutor: Kym Eden RTO: National First Aid Workplace First Aid Level II Update Saturday 9am on 18th February Course Fee: $100.00 (funded) or $160.00 (Unfunded) 1x7 hour sessions Discount Fee: $90.00 (funded) or $150.00 (unfunded) 1x7 hour sessions Tutor: Kym Eden CPR Update Saturday 9am 18th February Course Fee: $70.00 1x3 hour session Discount Fee: $60.00 1x3 hour session Tutor: Kym Eden RTO: National First Aid Anaphylaxis and Epi-Pen Training Wednesday 7pm on 22nd February Course Fee: $75.00 1x2½ hour session Discount Fee: $65.00 1x2½ hour session Tutor: Kym Eden RTO: National First Aid Basic Food Safety (Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures) Saturday 9am on 31st March Course Fee: $95.00 1x7 hour session Discount Fee:$85.00(funded) 1x7hour sessions RTO: Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate Wednesday 6pm on 8th February or Wednesday 6pm on 28th March Course Fee: $60.00 Discount Fee: $50.00 1x4 hour session RTO: Ocean Grove Neighbourhood
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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. Voice Recognition/ No Hands Typing Monday 7pm on 13th February or Monday 7pm on 20th February Course Fee: $3.00 per session 2x1 hour sessions Discount Fee: $2.00 per session Tutor: Alan Cobham Computers for Absolute Beginners Tuesday 9.30am from 31st January or Tuesday 9.30am from 28th February Course Fee: $70.00 4x2 hour sessions Discount Fee: $60.00 4x2 hour sessions Tutor: Allan Prosser Computers for the Terrified! (Beginners) Tuesday 1pm from 31st January Wednesday 6.30pm from or 1st February Course Fee: $80.00 8x2 hour sessions Discount Fee: $70.00 (funded) 8x2 hour sessions Tutor: Allan Prosser Computers for the Not-SoTerrified! (Intermediate Computers) Wednesday 9.30am from 1st February Course Fee: $100.00 8x2½ hour sessions Discount Fee: $90.00 (funded) 8x2½ hour sessions Tutor: Allan Prosser Computer Drop In Thursday 3pm from 2nd February (by appointment only) Fee: Gold Coin per session 9x2 hour sessions Introduction to Photoshop Monday 7pm from 30th January Course Fee: $90.00 4x2 hour sessions Discount Fee: $80.00 4x2 hour sessions Tutor: John Walter Digital SLR Camera Course Monday 7pm from 27th February Course Fee: $90.00 4x2 hour sessions Discount Fee: $80.00 4x2 hour sessions Tutor: John Walter Desktop Publishing Tuesday 7pm from 7th February Course Fee: $157.00 8x2 hour sessions Discount Fee: $147.00 8x2 hour sessions Tutor: Wes Prosser Creating Web Pages Thursday 9.30am from 9th February Course Fee: $157.00 8x2 hour sessions Discount Fee: $147.00 8x2 hour sessions Tutor: Wes Prosser Facebook and Social Media Thursday 12.30pm from 9th February Course Fee: $84.00 4x2 hour sessions Discount Fee: $74.00 4x2 hour sessions Tutor: Wes Prosser Web 2.0 Thursday 12.30pm from 8th March Course Fee: $84.00 4x2 hour sessions Discount Fee: $74.00 4x2 hour sessions Tutor: Wes Prosser Skype Thursday 7pm from 9th February Course Fee: $35.00 1x2 hour sessions Discount Fee: $25.00 1x2 hour sessions Tutor: Keith Canfield How to Sell on EBay Thursday 7pm from 16th February Course Fee: $96.00 3x2 ½ hour sessions Discount Fee: $86.00 3x2 ½ hour sessions Tutor: Keith Canfield Basic Photosharing Thursday 7pm from 8th March Course Fee: $35.00 1x2 hour sessions Discount Fee: $25.00 x2 hour sessions Tutor: Keith Canfield HEALTH & WELLBEING Walking Group – New! Tuesday 9am from 31st January Fee: Gold coin each week (to go towards morning tea) 9x1 hour sessions Fitness Instructor: Jess Hill
Beginners Surfing for Women Tuesday 9.30am from 14th February or Saturday 9.30am from 18th February Course Fee: $180 6x2 hour sessions Discount Fee: $170 6x2 hour sessions Tutor: Heather Peck Yoga Tuesday 6pm from 31st January or Tuesday 7.30pm from 31st January Course Fee: $113.50 9x1½ hour sessions Discount Fee: $103.50.00 9x1½ hour sessions Tutor: Jannie Kemp Peace of Mind & Body Yoga Wednesday 9.30am from 1st February or Wednesday 6.30pm from 1st February Course Fee: $113.50 9x1½ hour sessions Discount Fee: $103.50 9x1½ hour sessions Tutor: Judy Stickland Vinyasa Yoga Monday 6pm from 30th January Course Fee: $102.00 8x1¼ hour sessions Discount Fee: $92.00 8x1¼ hour sessions Tutor: Tara Lynch Pilates Thursday 6pm from 2nd February Course Fee: $82.00 9x¾ hour sessions Discount Fee: $72.00 9x¾ hour sessions Tutor: Jane Green
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Heavenly Facials Wednesday 1pm on 29th February or Thursday 7pm on 1st March Course Fee: $43.00 1x2 hour session Discount Fee: $33.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Lisa FitzGerald
Book Club This group meets every fourth Monday of every month at 7.30pm, starting back on Monday 27th February. New members welcome!
ARTS AND CRAFTS Wet Felting Flower Corsage Saturday 10am on 3rd March Course Fee: $53.00 1x3 hour session Discount Fee: $43.00 1x3 hour session Tutor: Jo Bagge Make a Scarf the Wet Felting Way Saturday 10am on 17th March Course Fee: $53.00 1x3 hour session Discount Fee: $43.00 1x3 hour session Tutor: Jo Bagge Introduction to Beading- Stretch Charm Bracelet Thursday 7pm on 9th February or Friday 1pm on 17th February Course Fee: $28.00 1x1 ½ hour session Discount Fee: $18.00 1x1 ½ hour session Tutor: Greg Brown Introduction to Beading- Using String Thursday 7pm on 16th February or Friday 1pm on 24th February Course Fee: $28.00 1x1 ½ hour session Discount Fee: $18.00 1x1 ½ hour session Tutor: Greg Brown
Beginners Golf Thursday 10am from 1st March Course Fee: $85.00 5x1 hour sessions Discount Fee: $75.00 5x1 hour sessions Tutor: Mal Humphries Venue: OG Golf Club
Introduction to Beading- Using Tiger Tail Thursday 7pm on 23rd February or Friday 1pm on 2nd March Course Fee: $28.00 1x1 ½ hour session Discount Fee: $18.00 1x1 ½ hour session Tutor: Greg Brown
Golf Clinic Thursday 12noon on 29th March Course Fee: $45.00 1x1½ hour session Discount Fee: $35.00 1x1½ hour session Tutor: Mal Humphries Venue: OG Golf Club
Putting it all Together Thursday 7pm on 1st March or Friday 1pm on 9th March Course Fee: $28.00 1x1 ½ hour session Discount Fee: $18.00 1x1 ½ hour session Tutor: Greg Brown
Indian Head Massage including Upper Back, Shoulders, Neck and Face. Wednesday 4pm from 1st February Friday 4pm from 3rd February Course Fee: $35.00 per session Discount Fee: $25.00 per session Practitioner: Lydia Warren
Mixed Media / Acrylic Painting Wednesday 1pm from 22nd February Course Fee: $160.00 6x2 hour sessions Discount Fee: $150.00 6x2 hour sessions Artist: Kaz McGlynn
Core Strength Class Tuesday 9.00am from 31st January Course Fee: $10.00 per week Discount Fee: $7.00 per week 9x1 hour sessions Fitness Instructor: Julie Armstrong Tummy, Hips & Thighs Circuit Thursday 9.00am from 2nd February Course Fee: $10.00 per week Discount Fee: $7.00 per week 9x1 hour sessions Fitness Instructor: Julie Armstrong Gentle, Low Impact Exercise Monday 11.15am from 30th January Course Fee: $10.00 per week Discount Fee:$7.00 per week Fitness Instructor: Julie Armstrong “Mood” Support Group Thursday 10am from 2nd February Course Fee: $3.50 per week Discount Fee: $2.00 per week Blood Group Diet for Health and Wellbeing Wednesday 1pm on 7th March or Thursday 7pm on 8th March Course Fee: $38.00 1x2 hour session Discount Fee: $28.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Lisa FitzGerald Common Toxic Chemicals Making You Sick Wednesday 1pm on 14th March or Thursday 7pm on 15th March Course Fee: $38.00 1x2 hour session Discount Fee: $28.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Lisa FitzGerald Focus on Organics for Health and Wellbeing Wednesday 1pm on 21st March or Thursday 7pm on 22nd March Course Fee: $38.00 1x2 hour session Discount Fee: $28.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Lisa FitzGerald Vegetarian Cooking for Health and Wellbeing Wednesday 1pm on 28th March or Thursday 7pm on 29th March Course Fee: $43.00 1x2 hour session Discount Fee: $33.00 1x2 hour session
Drawing / Illustration for Stories Thursday 1pm from 9th February Course Fee: $160.00 6x2 hour sessions Discount Fee: $150.00 6x2 hour sessions Artist: Kaz McGlynn Scrapbooking Workshops Saturday 1pm on 25th February and / or Saturday 1pm on 31st March Course Fee: $15 for each 1x4 hour session Discount Fee: $10 for each 1x4 hours session Tutor: Mandy Johns UFOs (Unfinished Objects) Monday 9.30am from 30th January Course Fee: $3.50 per week 9x2½ hour Discount Fee: $2.50 per week 9x2½ hour Swan Bay Quilters Monday 7.30pm from 6th February Course Fee: $3.50 per week Discount Fee: $2.00 per week GENERAL INTEREST Social Morning Tea The first Tuesday of every month at 10am starting on February the 7th. Fee: $2.00 Discount Fee: $1.00 Art- What Is It? Wednesday 9.30am from 1st February Course Fee: $115.00 9x 1½ hour sessions Discount Fee: $105.00 9x1 ½ hour sessions Artist: Trevor Sault Beangala Voices Saturday 1.30pm on 18th February and 24th March Course Fee: $20.00 per 1½ hour sessions Discount Fee: $12.00 per 1 ½ hour sessions Tutor: Judy Stickland Creative Writing Wednesday 1pm from 8th February Course Fee: $84.00 4x2 hour session Discount Fee: $74.00 4x2 hour session
Bus Trip to Geelong Friday 9am on 17th February or Friday 9am on 2nd March Course Fee: $15.00 Discount Fee: $10.00 1x3 hours Transport: Heather Peck Mahjong Monday 1.30pm from 30th January Course Fee: $3.50 per week x 8 sessions Discount Fee: $2.00 per week x 8 sessions Scrabble Monday 1pm from 30th January Course Fee: $3.50 per week x 8 sessions Discount Fee: $2.00 per week x 8 sessions U3A Geelong Inc (University of the Third Age) Reading Shakespeare Thursday 1.30pm (fortnightly) from 2nd February Tutor: Kay Schapper (All enquiries to U3A on 5244 5114) Visitors welcome! Chess Group Tuesday 7pm from 31st January Course Fee: $3.50 per session 9x2 hours Discount Fee: $2.00 per session 9x2 hours Tutor: Malcolm Hughes Beginners French Monday 12noon from 30th January Course Fee: $148.00 8x 1½ hour sessions Discount Fee: $138.00 8x 1½ hour sessions Tutor: Louise Stanley Beginners Italian Monday 4.30pm from 30th January Course Fee: $148.00 8x 1½ hour sessions Discount Fee: $138.00 8x 1½ hour sessions Tutor: Louise Stanley Intermediate German Monday 9am from 30th January date Course Fee: $148.00 8x 1½ hour sessions Discount Fee: $138.00 8x1½ hour sessions Tutor: Louise Stanley Intermediate French Monday 10.30am from 30th January Course Fee: $148.00 8x1½ hour sessions Discount Fee: $138.00 8x1½ hour sessions Tutor: Louise Stanley Intermediate Italian Monday 1.30pm from 30th January Course Fee: $148.00 8x 1½ hour sessions Discount Fee: $138.00 8x 1½ hour sessions Tutor: Louise Stanley Advanced Italian Monday 3pm from 30th January Course Fee: $148.00 8x1½ hour sessions Discount Fee: $138.00 8x1½ hour sessions Tutor: Louise Stanley COOKING CLASSES Vietnamese Cooking Wednesday 6.30pm 29th February Course Fee: $40.00 1x2 hour session Discount Fee: $30.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Rosita Friend Thai Cooking Wednesday 6.30pm 15th February Course Fee: $40.00 1x2 hour session Discount Fee: $30.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Rosita Friend Chinese Cooking Wednesday 6.30pm 21st March Course Fee: $40.00 1x2 hour session Discount Fee: $30.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Rosita Friend Vegetarian Cooking for Health and Wellbeing Wednesday 1pm on 28th March or Thursday 7pm on 29th March Course Fee: $43.00 1x2 hour session Discount Fee: $33.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Lisa FitzGerald
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Healthy body, health mind NATALIE Russell is a relaxation massage therapist trained with the Nationally Accredited Australian College of Massage. After completing her training with a high distinction, Natalie has begun offering blissful massages to clients across the Bellarine. The Ocean Grove resident offers 30-90 minute full bodied massages from her premises or that of her clients. “Having moved to Ocean Grove over five years ago, I have always had an interest
Natalie Russell. The first committee meeting for 2012 will be held at 6pm on Thursday February 2nd at Bellarine Furniture 7 – 9 Marine Parade (Industrial Estate) Ocean Grove. All welcome Membership New members are always welcome, and our membership is now close to 100. We would like to welcome these new members among others:Suzanne Zaicz – Utopia Hairdressing, Sarah Valentine – Bellarine Business Women’s Network, Stacey Moore – Bookgrove, Helen Holt – Coastal Business Services, Sally Waites – Bellarine Farmers Market.
Farmers Market Sally – Bellarine Farmers Market - will be conducting a Farmers Market on Saturday 21st January 9am to 1pm at Ocean Grove Park, The Avenue, and then every 3rd Saturday of each month at the same times. March Meeting The March meeting for Ocean Grove Business
Association will be on Wednesday 7th and be a breakfast meeting at Club Grove The Terrace 7:15am for 7:30am start, $25 per person with hot breakfast, tea & coffee. Guest speaker will be Mr Mark Stone- CEO of VECCI. Bookings are essential for catering and all non OGBA members are welcome. A reminder will also be
placed on the OGBA website. Increased tourism. Isn’t nice to see all the tourists around, we hope all the traders are enjoying a great season so far. We are informed that one of the local caravan parks had around 2000 people change over on a recent weekend. OGBA Vision The vision of OGBA is to have a town which is bustling with people, have all the shops well maintained and clean, have good service and standards, integrate the Industrial Area, have traders work with one another not against each other, create a great street
in the body, health and well being. Dancing and fitness have been a strong influence in my life pre children and learning about massage and its health benefits both physically and emotionally has been fascinating. As a mother of four children, I felt massage would be a great opportunity to re-enter the work force whilst still allowing flexibility when it comes to family.” Natalie is a passionate fundraiser for the Geelong Hospital Children’s Ward. scape, make the area traffic free as possible, and make the whole shopping precinct an area where people want to be. OGBA Goal The goal for the future is to increase membership, have an increase of visitor numbers, expand and improve our website, traders to work more closely together and increase the variety of stores to make a unique shopping experience in Ocean Grove so we can compete successfully for the retail dollar.
Isn’t great to do business in Ocean Grove.
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THERE’s only one week of school holidays left and now is the time to get organised for the year ahead. Stationery, books and even a haircut will be on the list to ready primary and secondary students for their first day back.
Officeworks, Geelong is a one stop shop for parents to pick up all the kids’ stationery needs as well as electronics, home office accessories and has a student school list service to ease you back into the school year. For art students, Cavalier
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Art Supplies is Victoria’s largest secondary school supplier of art materials and offers products at school prices with online shopping also available. Many may have left their textbook buying to the last minute or for those who
need that extra study guide, Hedleys Educational Book Centre has provided primary and secondary books for more than 60 years. If your student has let their hair run wild over the holidays Utopia Ladies & Mens Hairdressing is located in Ocean Grove for a quick and easy chop to look neat for the first day back. Going to school locally means being able to ride from home every day and Mainly BMX in Geelong can set you up with a complete or custom built BMX. There may be potential mature age students on the Bellarine who are looking to gain a tertiary qualification or update their resume for the new year and there are plenty of course options to enrol in over 2012. Geelong’s finest music and media training organisation,
Geelong Media Education Centre (GMEC) - an initiative of Diversitat, is holding student information on Tuesday January 31 at 2pm and 6pm. 42 per cent of GMEC 2011 music graduates have already been accepted into Australia’s most prestigious conservatoriums such as W.A.P.P.A, Victoria College of the Arts and the University of Tasmania. GMEC Music is an established pathway to Deakin University’s teaching degree and can start your career in Broadcasting, Music, Media & Sound Production at GMEC. The Gordon is Victoria’s largest, regional, standalone TAFE and the Geelong institution will celebrate its 125th birthday this year.The Gordon offers 400 accredited courses and short courses including apprenticeships, traineeships, diplomas
and advanced diplomas. Students come from a range of backgrounds including school-based and mature age with 19,000 studying at The Gordon each year. Now is the perfect time to find your dream course and enrol in The Gordon for 2012. Encompass Community Services Incorporated provides training and education opportunities to people with disabilities, disadvantaged youth, the socially or economically disadvantaged and the general community. Courses for 2012 include Certificate II in Business, Certificate III in Aged Care, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Disability. As a registered charity, Encompass Community Services helps to create social inclusion and diversity and develop access and opportunity for all.
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environment
Watch out for freckled one
Freckled ducks on Lake Lorne.
NATURE Watch continues the Duck theme from the last edition. Lake Lorne in Drysdale is currently home to the rare and beautiful ‘Freckled duck’. Lake Lorne is a natural freshwater wetland on the edge of Drysdale. The number and diversity of birds within the reserve make it one of the most significant wetlands on the Bellarine Peninsula. The lake has a connection to a groundwater system, which feeds natural
springs and results in high water levels even through dry periods. Subsequently Lake Lorne is an important refuge for birds during drought. The other advantages for bird life at Lake Lorne are the wide range of native vegetation, variation in water depth, abundance of small aquatic animal life, and small islands. The Freckled Duck is a rare bird, found mainly in south-eastern Australia and the southwest of Western Australia. Freckled Ducks prefer
fresh, densely vegetated waters, particularly floodwater swamps and creeks. The Freckled Duck is protected in all states and territories. The Freckled Duck is grey-brown in colour and covered with fine white freckles. It is a uniformly coloured bird with little contrast and has no wing pattern. It has a small tuft of feathers on the head and the bill has a curved, scooped appearance. In the male, the base of the bill turns a crimson colour in the breeding
season. Freckled Duck generally fly low and circle around and around wetlands before leaving. They often mix with other species. Nesting occurs between October and December. Nests are usually located in dense vegetation near the water level. Unlike other quackers, the Freckled Duck rarely makes any sound. Threats to the Freckled Duck include the draining and clearing of swamp land, dams, the creation of weirs and irrigation,
illegal shooting, and disturbance to nests by grazing stock. Illegal shooting of Freckled Ducks has to be reported to the DEC. Freckled Ducks mix with other species of duck and look very much like ‘Hardhead’ ducks from a distance, so can get shot by mistake in the horrendous duck shooting season. Lake Lorne is also the home to rare Blue Billed ducks. It’s a great place to observe bird life. Jennifer Carr
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Lazin’ on a Sunday afternoon, Grove style
Caipra: Stacey Thomsett, Sharn Redman and Jamie Pye.
GRAB yourself a glass of wine, kick back and listen to one of the most talented young three piece outfits in the area. Club Grove has been offering locals and visitors the chance to mellow out during its Sunday sessions at the Lelean bistro. Last Sunday Angove was on hand with wine tasting, there were cheeses to try and teen band Caipra was on hand to entertain. Caipra is made up of three 15-year-old students each from different high schools. Guitarist Jamie Pye hails from Bellarine, Stacey Thomsett attends St Ignatius and Sharn Redman goes to Christian College. The three came second to the Rusty’s in the Battle of the Bands and made the top 21 in last year’s X-Factor. They have an album, including original tracks, out later this year. Club Grove Sunday sessions run from 3pm to 5pm.
Barbara Beaton and Alan Stephens try some of the Angove wines, assisted by representative Sheryl Gannon.
Talented guitarist Jamie Pye.
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Mobbsy’s
Muso
Snapper’s
Backchat Skin or singlet? SKIN: Phil, Jake and Adam.
SINGLET: Dillon Haire
SINGLET: Greg.
SINGLET: Emily and Ryan.
SHOULD guys cover up or is it the sign of a beach town that skin’s the thing? A mosy down the Terrace on a 25-plus January day and you’ll find all manner of dress codes. And why not? Now no one is suggesting a fundamentalist type law prohibiting the exposure of men’s chests. It’s got to be down to individuals to make that choice. The question is whether it’s the right thing to strip in the strip. Some might well say buff body is just want the doctor ordered. But let’s admit it, not all of us work that hard on the packs. Chatting to a few of the boys in the street the view seemed to be the same. Most thought a singlet was good and that no shirt, somehow just wasn’t right. Local Dillon Haire said: “A singlet, always a singlet”.
SINGLET: Luke Gleeson.
Luke Gleeson was always a singlet wearer but joked it depended how your stomach muscles were. Greg from Melbourne, said: “A singlet, always, especially in public.” Holidaymakers Phil, Jake and Adam, chose skin but admitted it was “laziness”. We’ve just been down the beach. You should do what is comfortable.” Ryan and Emily, down in the Grove for three days, both thought it was better to go with a singlet. “I always put a top on in town.” Emily added: “Girls can’t walk down the street without a singlet so why should boys. It should be equal.” What do you think? Email Backchat at news@ oceangrovevoice.com or write to Backchat, PO Box 54, Ocean Grove, 3226.
Corner Mobbs meets
Shaun Mitten Welcome to the first in a series of interviews and chats with local musos and scenesters in and around the OG. I’m sure you will be surprised at the amount of amazing talent living in our town, and hopefully you might get inspired to head out and catch some great musicians. This week, being my first column, I caught up with buddy Shaun Mitten. I should declare that Shaun and I are in a band together that has been jamming and rehearsing for awhile and may play some gigs around town very soon*. Shaun also runs an IT business and as well as helping get the Voice delivered. Shaun Mitten is a talented trumpet player who is always up for a laugh, a surf, a jam, a chat, loves cooking, hanging with friends and keeping everybody around him in a relaxed fun mood. Oh yer, and his fave word is ‘hectic’. Let’s get to know the Horny Man. *soon : may mean soon, or 2024. How long have you been in the OG? Our family moved from UK to Ocean Grove in 2005, so it has been 6 years since we have been living on the peninsula. Where else have you lived ? I grew up in South Africa and in 1991 flew to Amsterdam for a year out. I then travelled to UK and lived in Greenford then Stratford, London where I shared a house with nine kiwis. I met my wife and best mate Michele in London, where we got married and had two children, Robert & Jodie. I spent 14 years in England, most of them in Southwater, West Sussex before deciding to emigrate to Ocean Grove to escape the cold weather & grey skies and almost ended up in Western Australia. When did you first start playing the trumpet? I started blowing my first horn at the age of 12 by playing in a school band and eventually moved on to busking as a teenager in our local town. I played for 10 years, stopped for around 22 years, then started again in Ocean Grove as trumpeter
for a local ska band called Skabang, and have been playing with them for over 2 years. You have had some great trumpet experiences can you tell me about playing for the Sth African President? I was one of three official presidential trumpeters and we took turns playing for PW Botha at his official residences in Cape Town & Pretoria. We played a presidential salute for him every time he arrived back at his house after official business and also blew during the flag raising & lowering in front of his house. How many trumpets do you own? Four trumpets – Zig Kanstul (copper bell), Franklin Imperial, Olds Ambassador & Berkley pocket trumpet plus a trombone. Fave place to play in the OG? I love the Piping Hot Chicken Shop as the vibe there is mellow and audience very inter-personal but also have had great times playing at the Collendina Hotel open mike nights where the nights get rowdy but the music plays on. Which act would you like to see play in the OG? The Specials as they are coming to Melbourne in April and I hope that they make a “special” guest appearance on the Bellarine! Where do you see your music going in 2012? I hope to keep on blowing in Skabang but playing more improvised original music and hopefully showcasing my trombone. I would also like to keep on developing a mellow impromptu style of playing live with the Devonport Poultry Club, a local soulful-rocky -reggae band with feathers. Fave local musician? It has got to be a toss-up between The Rustys & Sambrose Automobile but also love Adam Parsons Project & Dog Gone South. Peter Mobbs can be heard blowing his trumpet on BayFM 4pm-8pm Monday to Fridays, and seen falling off his boogie board at Mainies.
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Spiegel heads Chook’s line up
LEGENDARY guitarist and accomplished songwriter Lloyd Spiegel is set to perform at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop on March 16. Spiegel tops the list of guests set for the venue including Neil Murray, Ross Hannaford, the Stetson Family and the return of resident all stars the Scion Pirates. With 8 albums, a swag of accolades and 20 years of performing, writing and recording, Spiegel has certainly squeezed more into 30 years than
many do in a lifetime. It’s that experience and presence well beyond his years that has seen him become one of this country’s leading Blues artists and most respected guitarists. His incredible command of the guitar, powerful voice and high energy performance captivates any audience. In between extensive touring within Australia, Lloyd has travelled all over the world with frequent tours to Germany, Italy, Japan and the U.S.A, where
he’s toured coast to coast 6 times. During these tours he has performed at some of the world’s best known Blues venues and largest festivals as well as showcasing at every major international guitar player’s event in the world. He’s played bills with legendary Blues artists from Buddy Guy and Etta James to Ray Charles, as well as artists from a range of musical genres including Bob Dylan, Peter Frampton and Willie Nelson.
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Leura Park Estate Instant cheer and relaxation is assured as you step into the charm and friendly atmosphere of our rustic Cellar Door. Enjoy a guided tasting of our extensive stable of award winning wines, estate-grown and predominantly handpicked. Every Sunday kick back and relax to sensational sounds from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Beachlea Boat Hire Beachlea Boat Hire offer fishing boat, glass bottom canoe and stand up paddle board hire. At Indented Head we launch you straight off the beach and have access to great fishing spots so with simple instructions we will help you catch some fish. Due to our beautiful location next to the “Ozone shipwreck” you can paddle in the calm, clear waters in either a canoe or stand up paddle board. Rainbow Riders SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 2012 Bring them along for an exciting and enjoyable farm experience. Young people gain so much pleasure from animals so come and share the fun with our horses and meet Petunia the pig, Pansy the cow and Dallas the donkey! Activities Include: Horse & pony rides, Cart rides, Feeding the animals, Hay rides, Farm activities, and much more! FULL DAY: 9:30am - 3:30pm $85 HALF DAY: 9:30am - 1pm or 1pm - 3:30pm $55. January 3rd - January 28th 2012. Closed Sunday and Monday Surf Junction The vibrant team at Surf Junction are pleased to invite you to the most happening surf shop on the Bellarine Peninsula. Come by and check out the latest fashions from all the top surf brands such as Ripcurl, Quiksilver, Billabong, Element, Rusty etc. Our
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clothing and footwear range caters for all ages from tots to adults and our friendly staff are only too happy to be of service. Portarlington Golf Club Portarlington Golf Club recently won the CCAV awards for “Best Golf Club” and “Best Club Refurbishment”. You only need to play golf and visit the new clubhouse to see why. The Club has golfing memberships available, with green fee players more than welcome. The bistro is open every day and night and offers great specials along with weekly entertainment. Portarlington Golf Club would like to welcome you. Visit www.portarlingtongolf.com.au or call 5259 2492. Jack Rabbit Delight in the ‘to die for’ views spanning across the bay to Melbourne, the You Yangs and Geelong. A stunning a la carte menu, featuring an abundance of local produce, is guaranteed to indulge even the most discerning culinary whim. A stable of award winning sophisticated cool climate wines guarantees a truly brilliant experience. Sea All Dolphins Swims Operating from historic Queenscliff, Victoria. Sea All Dolphins Swims is a nature based tourism business offering a wide range of marine experiences. Exploring the rich and diverse waters of Southern Port Phillip Bay presents opportunities to swim with wild dolphins and seals or snorkel on reefs of colourful fish, sea stars and sponges in unique marine national parks. Their mission is to provide the highest quality marine experience by conducting controlled interactions with wild dolphins and seals with a high emphasis on education, fun and adventure but without sacrificing the elements of environmental sustainability and safety.
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music/live events • Movies in the Park. Free outdoor cinema featuring ‘Red Dog’. Saturday January 28, movie starts 9:15pm. Ocean Grove Park. • Piping Hot Chicken Shop. Phone 5255 1566. - Friday February 3, 8pm: Scion Pirates residency - Saturday February 11, 8pm: Ross Hannaford band $20 - Saturday February 25, 8pm: The Stetson Family $15 - Friday March 2, 8pm: Scion Pirates residency • Ocean Grove Hotel. 175 Bonnyvale Road. Phone 5255 1122. Saturday Night Live: -Saturday January 28 – Hawker Gardner Sunday Session from 3pm – Off the Hook Open Mic for Youth will Jill Meehan – 1-4pm, first Sunday of the month –February 5. All young performers welcome. Phone 0431 606 476. *Ocean Grove Bowling Club – Club Grove. 18 The Terrace, phone 5255 1540 - Sundays in Leleans Bistro. Live music and wine & cheese tastings. 3-5pm. - Karaoke Night, Saturday January 28. Bookings essential. • Barwon Heads Hotel. Phone 5254 2201. — Wednesdays 7pm: Trivia in the BakBar. — Thursdays: Live accoustic music in the BakBar. — Fridays 10pm: DJ in the BakBar.
Clubs meet
what’s ON
Summer Parties with live music and DJs from 9.30pm. - Thursday January 26: The Potbelleez. - Friday January 27: James Reyne • Queenscliff Uniting Church, Hesse & Stokes streets. www.unitingqueenscliff. org.au -Wednesday January 25, 7pm. Soul Sister Swing – Café Style. Tickets $30 including meal. Tables of 6-8 can pre book on 5258 1986. *Vue Grand Hotel. 46 Hesse Street, Queenscliff. Phone 5258 1544 -Friday January 27. Faulty Towers The Dining Experience. Three course meal and show, drinks included. Tickets $120 per person. *Potato Shed, 41 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale. Phone: 5251 1998 - Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Class Clowns. Budding comedians can get expert tips in a two hour workshop before performing for a live audience. Saturday February 25, 1-3pm with performances from 4pm. Free for students. - Let the Sunshine. Starring Peter Phelps. Tuesday March 6, 8pm and Wednesday March 7, 11am. Students $24. - Shellie’s Story. Performance and workshop with award-winning Aboriginal singer/songwriter, Shellie Morris. Monday April 16, 11am. Students $14.
get active • Yoga on Beach with Tara Lynch. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9am out the front of the Dunes Cafe, Ocean Grove
Main Beach. Phone 0435 481 920. *Disabled Surfers Association- Let’s Go Surfing Day. Sunday February 12 and Sunday March 25. Ocean Grove Main Beach Surf Club. $20 for non-members, BBQ lunch provided. Phone 0418 575 880 *Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Barefoot Bowls- every Wednesday and Friday, 5.30-8pm. Until January 27. $10 per adult and $5 per child. Phone 5255 1540 *Barwon Heads Bowling Club, crn Geelong Road and Sheepwash Road. Twilight Crackerjack nights. Friday evenings until March 30. $5 entry including sausage sizzle. • 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. *Life Activities Club weekly Tea Dance every Thursday afternoon 2:30-4.30pm Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Road, Belmont. $5, all welcome. Enquiries 5251 3529.
food/wine • Leura Park Estate – Sensational wines and food available. 1400 Portarlington Road, Drysdale, phone 5253 3180. - Open 7 days over January with live
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. Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome to come along for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670. First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587. First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873. Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove branch of the Liberal Party, St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street.
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music every Sunday 12.30 to 4.30pm. - Shakespeare in the Vines- Friday February 10 and Saturday February 11, 2012- Much Ado About Nothing. • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate – New release wines, gourmet platters and classic car display, open weekends and public holidays and every day in January 11am to 5pm. 225 Swan Bay Road, Wallington. Phone 5250 5760.
classes & exhibitions • Festival of Glass. Sunday February 19 10am to 5pm. Free entry to glass artisans and craftspeople with stalls, glass working demonstrations and competitions. Bellarine Basketball Stadium, Peninsula Drive, Drysdale. www.festivalofglass.blogspot.com * ‘Attitudes’ 9th annual art exhibitionraising money for SES. Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday throughout January. Noon until 4pm. The Old Mill, Turner St, Portarlington. Phone 5259 2630 • Making Waves acoustic music and poetry afternoons with Jill Meehan at Bardeli Café. First and third Saturdays of most months. Next date February 4. $5 donation entry, BYO instruments and voices. Phone 0431 606 476
family fun • Australia Day free kite flying and family day. Ocean Grove Main Beach, Thursday January 26 10am- 1pm. Phone 5255 1232 * Mannerim CFA Open Day. Sunday February 12, 2-4pm. Celebrating the
opening of the brigade’s new station with tours and the chance to meet Captain Koala. 40 Banks Road, Mannerim. • Koombahla Equestrian Park: After school riding programs Tuesday to Friday. Special school holiday courses available. Phone 5256 2742. • Check out the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre for its school holiday program with a range of fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.
markets, fairs and fundraisers • Every Saturday in January. – Barwon Heads Market. 9am to 1pm, Barwon Heads Community Hall, Hitchcock Avenue. • Sunday January 29 – Queenscliffe Community Market. 9am to 2pm. Lower Princess Park, Queenscliff. – Portarlington Community Market. 9am to 2pm, Parkes Hall, Newcombe Street, Portarlington • Sunday February 5 - Ocean Grove Community Market. 9am to 1pm. Kingston Park, Ocean Grove. • Sunday February 12 – Point Lonsdale Market. 9am to 2pm. Point Lonsdale Primary School. • Sunday February 19 – Drysdale Community Market. 9.30am to 1.30pm. Drysdale Recreation Reserve. -Queenscliff Farmers’ Market- 9am to 1pm. Queenscliff Harbour, Queenscliff
Have your event included in What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice.com
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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The Voice Business Directory ACCOMMODATION
Barwon Grove Holiday Rentals 0412 102145 Bells By The Beach Holiday House 0403 221737 Big 4 Bellarine Holiday Park 5251 5744 Portarlington Beach Motel 5259 3801
AGED CARE
Seaviews Manor TLC Aged Care
5256 2866 5250 1188
ANTENNAS
Able Antenna Service Bellarine and Geelong Antennas Lonsdale Antennas Point Lonsdale Television
5253 1680 0438 880066 0410 580 255 0411 490430
ARCHITECTS
Collier and Reid Architects de Atelier Architects
5255 1811 5255 3378
ART GALLERIES
CLEANING SERVICES (continued)
HEALTH & FITNESS
COMPUTER SALES & REPAIRS
Step into Life
Bizzy Barker 0414 583708 Mazza’s Way-to-Clean 0418 429 438 Tri-ama Cleaning & Maintenance 0412 135866 BITS IT Services SeeCureIT Onsite Repairs Shah’s Computer World/Fahim
CONCRETING Creecys Concreting
Sargeants Conveyancing Surfside Conveyancing
5221 7411 5255 5556
Vines Conveyancing
5255 4480
CURTAINS & BLINDS DELICATESSEN
AUDIO EQUIPMENT & REPAIRS
DEMOLITION
5256 3732
5244 5117
The Olive Pit
5255 1511
Melbourne Demolitions VIC
0422 564 878
DENTISTS
AUTOMOTIVE
Andersons Auto Care 5255 3884 Bellarine Auto Services 5253 1644 Drysdale Smash Repairs 5251 2322 Gardiner Automotive 5255 5380 Ocean Grove Automotive (RACV) 5255 1050 Parts 4 Automotive 5256 3210 Peninsula Collision Repairs 5256 3240 Pride In Ur Ride 0431 462582 Sheen Panel Service 5256 3183
BABY AND CHILD
Geelong Nannies Let Em Loose Sandi’s Spot Wallington Aquatic Learning
0439 971487 5256 3200 5255 2943 5250 2259
BANKS
ANZ Bendigo Bank NAB Westpac Beauty by Sarah Bellarine Beauty Therapy Blue Bay Beauty Hydrate Beauty Jans Colour Analysis Service Mermaids Unisex Beauty Salon Salon Grove The Smooth Spot
0414 525392
CONVEYANCING
Asiz Art Gallery & Studio 0402 317531 Direct Carving Sculpture Workshop 0419 006959
BEAUTY SALONS
0411 416 384 0413 967 051 0401 560 763
Finishing Touch Blinds & Shutters
Bellarine Audio
5255 5760 5255 4866 5255 0700 5255 0377 0439 306157 5256 2129 0412 213400 0411 240 564 0412 813845 5255 5844 0408 172062 0431 196007
BINS, SKIPS, WASTE REMOVAL Armstrong Creek Skip Bins
0406 569251
BOWLING CLUBS Club Grove
BRICKLAYING
Glenn Skipper Bricklaying
5255 1540 0438 442519
BRIDAL WEAR DESIGNER Isabella Design
5255 2034
BUILDING DESIGNERS Le Maistre Michael Higgins Building Design
5255 1309 5255 3355
BUILDERS & NEW HOMES Beechmore Building Solutions Coastyle Building Solutions Duncan Pascoe Builders Geelong Homes Heyward Constructions Hotondo Homes Howard Hughes Builder Taragin Homes
BUTCHERS
Ocean Grove Quality Butchers Pretty’s Prime Cuts
5250 4638 0418 332081 0417 524143 5222 5522 0412 121906 5255 3556 0418 320967 5258 1225
Dr Alastair McCallum Ocean Grove Dental Clinic
DRESSMAKING
Laker Engineering Ocean Grove Engineering
Carpet Cleaners Geelong
0409 700229 0411 061556 0414 408528
Graham Coates Carpet Cleaning Service 0408 526997
Stanley Steamer Carpet Cleaners 0428 520525
CARPET SUPPLIED/LAYING/REPAIRS Kim Brasier’s Carpet Services
CATERING
Bar Deli on the Run Bellarine Catering
CLEANING SERVICES
5258 1777 5255 5922
ENGRAVING
Ian Pattison Jewellers
5255 2019
ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC www.hazemusic.com.au
FENCING
Bellarine Timber & Fencing Jim’s Fencing Just Paling Fences Know A Fence
0418 376820
5255 1832 5256 2657
Bellarine Cleaning & Provisioning 0402 607262
0413 580990 131 546 0407 694422 0409 222112
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Coastal Business Services 0418 188847 Complete Bookkeeping Solutions 0434 225589 Lighthouse Business Services 0407 835256 Roche Accounting 5256 2764 WHK Accountants 5255 5077
FLOORING
Drysdale Carpet Court Tile Boutique
5253 1855 5255 2212
Sand-It Floor Sanding & Polishing
0409 359667
FLORISTS
Beachside Blooms Divine Boutique - Queenscliff
13th Beach Osteopathy 5254 2668 A Touch of Class Remedial Massage 5255 5137 Bellarine Podiatry 5256 2019 Bellarine Remedial & Sports Massage 0417 331694
Epic Health Medical Clinic 5256 2500 Just Being Centre for Self 0405 134 223 OG Chinese Medicine 0432 961910 OG Remedial Massage Centre 5255 3358 Ocean View Massage 0414 893719
HIRE
Ocean Grove Hire
5255 1344
HOME LOANS
Smartline Mortgage Brokers
0418 384104
HOMEWARES & GIFTS Moss Grotto Homewares The Red Pidgeon
HOTELS
Barwon Heads Hotel Drysdale Hotel
5255 3030 5258 4170
5255 1566
Green Steam Sunrise Ironing
Cleo Fine Jewellery Ian Pattison Jewellers
Greater Geelong Garages
0414 607453
GARDEN & HOME MAINTENANCE Bellarine Black Diamond Garden Service
Blooming Branches Creecy’s Excavating DGM Residential Maintenance Hey Mr Mowing Man Lasty’s Property Maintenance & Renovations
GLAZIERS
0429 990850 0411 181027 0414 525392 0433 622 849 0420 205 572 0409 955768 0419 583154 0448 541221 0404 312 949
13th Beach Public Driving range Lonsdale Golf Club Ocean Grove Golf Club Portarlington Golf Club Smith Attrill Golf Academy Boo Hairdressing Coastal Cutz Ivy Hair Creations Hair on Harbour Ocean Rouge Salon Moshka Salon Sojourn Salon Utopia Take Two Design in Hair
5254 2622 5258 1955 5256 2795 5259 2492 5254 2622 5259 3356 5255 3360 5258 4764 5255 3955 5255 4443 5255 3779 5256 2282 5258 3451
5256 3990 5255 2019
JOINERY
Complete Joinery Services
5255 4548
REAL ESTATE (CONTINUED) Hayden Real Estate Kerleys Coastal Real Estate Knight Frank RT Edgar
5255 1000 5256 2255 5223 8333 5255 4099
RESTAURANTS/CAFES Anahata Indian Restaurant At The Heads Bar Deli Beachhouse Cafe Maritana Elkhorn Roadhouse Ocean Grove Hotel and Bistro Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta Peppers Cafe The Dunes The Groove The Mex The Purple Duck
RETAIL
Bellarine Furniture & Beds R Us Coastal Lighting Elsworthy’s Retravision Joker Shoppe Kairos in Grove Knock Knock Homewares Montanas Fashion & Accessories The Last Piece
ROOFING
All Gutters Coastal Roofing Quik Flash Roofing
5255 3808 5254 1277 5255 1832 5254 3376 5254 1188 5250 6056 5255 1122 5255 3040 5250 3489 5256 1944 5256 3094 5255 1959 5250 1199 5255 2288 5255 5555 5222 1533 5253 4734 5255 3688 5255 3370 5259 1422 5221 5991
0418 990 213 5255 2732 0417 357769
SECURITY & LOCKSMITHS Sectrol Security Sylont Watching Service Turn Key Locksmiths
0409 943671 0419 529623 0457 244855
TENTS, ANNEXES LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONST’N SHADES, Canvas & Vinyl Solutions 0458 026028 CMS Landscaping, Design & Construction
Elite House and Garden Heather Vincent Landscapes
0419483395 0407 605460 0417 540738
Lindsay Marriott Landscape & Construction 0417 349176 Nathan Hovey Landscaping & Maintenance 0411 571482
5255 4392 0418 329 765
Ocean Grove Garden Centre & Landscaping
Outdoor Vision Landscaping
LAWYERS
Vines Lawyers Coulter Roache Lawyers
5255 4411 5254 1877
Ezy Shades Australia P/L
0407 861778
SHOE SHOPS Mudge’s Shoes
5255 1257
SIGNAGE Signs t’ Go
5221 9732
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Grove takes Challenge The Grove hopeful
Cameron Drake.
HE rubbed shoulders alongside Victorian Premier Ted Ballieu at the Pier to Pub swim this month, but youngster Cameron Drake is tackling another hurdle in the Ocean Blue Water Swim Challenge in Queenscliff on Saturday. The bubbly 14-yearold Ocean Grove local who finished third at the Danger 1000 swim in Torquay this month in the 12-14 age category, will be lining up against much bigger bodies in the 14-17 age group this Saturday. The St Joseph’s College student will race in the longer 1.2km swim format on Saturday, last year the teenager swam in the 600m event. Over the past month, the swim focused teenager swam in the other region swims including the Rock 2
Liz and Peter Butcher.
The unsung heroes WHILE Peter and Liz Butcher won’t be swimming in the Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge on Saturday, they are considered to be two of the unsung heroes behind the event. As the Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge enters its 20th Anniversary, the Ocean Grove-based husband and wife team have turned their hands to everything during the past two decades including roles as race director, treasurer, assistant treasurer, race timers and
sponsorship co-ordinators. The Blue Water Challenge is an event that is put on by the Boroughcoutas Masters Swimming Club in Queenscliff. “We have been (helping) in running the event for the last 10 years,” said Liz. “It takes a fair bit of planning as far as coordinating sponsorship, having Surf Life Saving Clubs be there for a helping hand,” Peter said.
Race Director Margie Heffernan who has worked in the role for the last five years said Peter and Liz Butcher were great examples of volunteers who worked extremely hard to keep the event afloat. Liz and Peter Butcher have been members of the Boroughcoutas Masters Swimming Club for the last twenty years. “They (Peter and Liz) have done everything,” Heffernan said. “Yes they are like other club members, it is
something the club likes to do, it raises the profile of the Boroughcoutas Masters Swimming Club. “It is a good thing for the community, no one gets paid, but the members like to (help out). Heffernan said a lot had changed where the club had more access to modern technology services, compared to the event’s humble beginnings when the first event started in the 1990’s. “Things have changed over the years, we have
got timing bands now, technology has allowed us to do that,” Heffernan said. “All the pre-entries are now done online.” Unlike the other summer region’s swims where all proceeds go to a local Surf Life Saving Club, all the money raised from this year’s event goes towards the Boroughcoutas Masters Swimming Club. The Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge is expected to attract more than 300 competitors from all parts of Victoria.
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Grove breeding champions?
Sarah James.
Nick Wightman.
OCEAN Grove is fast becoming a popular breeding ground for champion long distance runners. In September last year, the town was abuzz and a launch pad for AFL coaches with Mark Neeld and Brendan McCartney being appointed at Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs. Neeld and McCartney both led Ocean Grove Football Club to four BFL premierships. Now in a similar twist this month, the local running pair of Nick Wightman and Sarah James took out their respective events at the Bells Bash run held in Jan Juc on January 13.
Defending champion Wightman won his 4km race in a time of 12:01, meanwhile James won the 8km event in 28:25. James said she was extremely proud to be part of the Ocean Grove community. “Yes (Ocean Grove) it is a fantastic town to grow up in, you get the community,” she said. “The number of people who bumped into me in the street and said ‘I saw you running down at the beach’. “The Bells Bash win allowed me to get the full trifecta of 1st, 2nd and 3rd.” James finished second at the Rip to River in Ocean Grove and third at the Mountain to Surf in Lorne.
Young Grove tennis star on the verge of major breakthrough
Jacob after collecting the runner up 14 boys award in December 2005.
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OCEAN GROVE teenage tennis sensation Jacob Grills has entered the big time at the Australian Open. This week, Jacob teamed up with Daniel Guccione in the Junior Australian Open Doubles Event at Melbourne Park. Guccione is the cousin of Australian Davis Cup representative and professional tennis player Chris Guccione. Jacob missed out on qualifying for the Australian Open junior singles event after an ITF event qualifier in Traralgon earlier this month. Club Grove has consistently sponsored Jacob over the last few years.
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Roberts fills key position
Grubbers gun new recruit Tom Roberts.
KEY Grubber recruit Tom Roberts was literally the new kid on the block as Ocean Grove Football Club landed back at preseason training on Monday. Roberts who stands at 193cm tall, is considered a new gun addition to the club’s key position stocks after the departure of Grubbers 2011 best and fairest winner Bernie Lynch. The 29-year-old has a strong local country football pedigree after playing in the past two premierships at Shepparton United in the Goulburn Valley Football League in his role at centre half-forward. He played 18 games and kicked 13 goals at Shepparton United in 2011 and has had valuable playing stints with North Old Boys St Patricks College in the Victorian Amateur Football League and the Warrandyte Football Club in the Eastern Football League. Roberts, who will move locally to the area within weeks and works as a school teacher in Point Cook, said he could not wait to meet his new football teammates this week at training. “Ocean Grove is the first club I looked at here in the area, they
seem like a good choice,” Roberts said last week. “That was the first thing the club said ‘Can you play key position?’ “That was obviously a good fit. “Half the appeal coming here was not to play back in the country leagues further away from Melbourne, but I did not want to play in the Metro area. “This is nice and close to Melbourne and has a good standard.” Ocean Grove coach Cameron McGregor expects Roberts to be an ideal fit with his key position credentials and his experience. “Tom will add another dimension whether it is across half forward or down across half back,” McGregor said. “He looks fit, plays an athletic brand of football and will be a great acquisition to the Ocean Grove Football Club. “We lacked finals experience which was evident last year, so having a dual premiership player come on board and at the age bracket we identified we needed is a huge asset.” Roberts has played against some of the AFL’s elite in his days at Shepparton United including former Melbourne high flyer Russell Robertson, Adam Yze, Nathan Brown and Shane Woewodin.
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Volleyball action at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre (Surfside Centre).
BELLARINE Volleyball Association has been established in Ocean Grove for over 20 years. It has had hundreds of members during this time as it caters for not only experienced volleyball players but also those players with little or no experience who are looking for more of a social competition. It is a mixed competition with the rules requiring a minimum of two males and two females on the court at all times to form part of the team of six players. Games are held at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre in Shell Road, Ocean Grove
on a Friday evening between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. These times may vary slightly each season depending on how many teams we have entered in the competition. For the past few years the association has run two divisions with Div 1 catering for the experienced players who also participate in tournaments from time to time, and Div 2 which caters for the less experienced players who are happy with the more social games held in this division. In the past the association has also run a junior competition for primary school
children and lower secondary students and they are hoping to reintroduce this competition next year if they get enough interest. Ages throughout the current divisions range from around 12 years old to late fifties so don’t feel that you are too old or too young to give it a try. Registration night for the Autumn season 2012 will be held at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre between 7.30 and 8.30pm. on Friday February 3. Social games will be held on this night with the round robin competition commencing the following Friday. Registration
fees for recreational members is only $15 for the whole year which includes your insurance cover, and it costs around $5 each week for your match fees so it is a very affordable sport. Any interested players are welcome to come on this night as the association is always looking for new members. You may register as an individual and we will find a team for you, or you may enter a whole team. If you require further information prior to this registration night please contact Anne (secretary) on 52562039 or Kevin (president) on 52512266.
Ocean Grove Surf Lifesavers Profile: Matthew Fisk
Favourite drink? Coke. Favourite beach? Ocean Grove main beach. Favourite holiday destination? Pambula Beach in NSW on the Sapphire coast. How many years have you been a lifesaver for? One year now. What do you like most about Surf Lifesaving? The competitions down at the beach, they are great. Facebook or Twitter? Facebook. If you were stuck on a desert island what one item would you like to bring? A lighter.
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Valued points picked up at Pit COLLENDINA scored a valuable three-wicket win over Anglesea in their A-Grade home two-day fixture on Saturday. Chasing Anglesea’s modest total of 131 after the visitors won the toss and batted first on day one, Collendina finished the match at 8/170 from their 65 overs on Saturday. “We went into day two being 3/110 at tea and we were cruising and then we lost a couple of quick wickets,” Collendina captain Jye Hearps said after the match. “It got a bit closer than we would have liked.” Cobra all-rounder Corey Walter was the star bowler on day one with his superb match figures of 4/32 from 16 overs. Only a valuable 42 from young opening batsman Ned Cooper provide some resistance for Anglesea. In reply James Rock (49) top-scored for the Cobras while Byron Taylor (22 not out) and Jamie Brennan (20) also made some valuable contributions with the bat. Hearps said it was
Cobras bowling and fielding helped peg Anglesea to a modest 131.
important his team got some valuable batting practice ahead of the finals. “We have not had the chance to bat 75 overs (or long overs if you like) this season because we’ve chased down scores in the one-day format and then we have stopped batting,”
he said. “As a result of that there has been probably two or three guys in our middle order that have only batted two or three times this season.” This Saturday, the thirdplaced Cobras play away to Jan Juc at Jan Juc Park. THE B-Grade match
went down to the wire between Anglesea and Collendina at Anglesea. The Cobras came out on top to win by 15 runs. Batting first Anglesea were dismissed for 263; the highlight a swashbuckling century from captain Mark Stoneham (161).
Cobra B-Grade captain Leigh Keast was the most effective bowler returning the figures of 4/42 from his 16.1 overs. In reply Keast backed up his top bowling efforts with a well compiled 72 with the bat, while Cameron Kavaliunas (84) top scored in Collendina’s
innings of 278. COLLENDINA claimed a valuable 16-run win over Portarlington in their D-Grade one-day match at Portarlington on Saturday. Batting first, the Cobras made 7/173 from their 40 overs, the highlight a blistering innings of 76
from Mark Fletcher. In reply after 40 overs, Portarlington compiled 7/157 with opening batsman Larry Russell making an unbeaten 102. Cobra bowlers Mark Fletcher (2/39) and Ben Evans (2/21) both claimed two wickets in the Portarlington innings.
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Gill hits the boundary on his way to a respectable 33 as Grubbers A Grade beat ladder leaders Drysdale.
Grove down Hawks OCEAN GROVE’s A-Grade premiership charge continues after toppling ladder leaders Drysdale on Saturday. In Round 7, the Grubbers upstaged the previously undefeated Cobras, now Ocean Grove scored a nail-biting seven-run win over last season’s A-Grade finalists at home. The Grubbers now sit at the top of the A-Grade ladder ahead of Drysdale and Collendina on percentage. Drysdale were in a strong position on day two resuming at 2/70 after bowling out Ocean Grove for 190. Stand in captain Mick Gill, who filled in for coach Lucas Cameron who was unavailable, described the A-Grade victory as the club’s best
win for the season. Gill praised his side’s bowling depth after Drysdale were dismissed for 183 on Saturday. The home side put the brakes on the visitors who lost their last five wickets for 31. “It was really a minifinal for us as a club, but it would have to be the best win the club has had (this season),” Stand in captain Mick Gill said after the match. “We had six or seven guys on the field that we can turn to and bowl for us on a Saturday. “We all got the job done at the end of the day, we just wanted to lock the game down at the end of the day and set the basic
fields, bowl maidens and build pressure.” Ocean Grove allrounder Mick Kenneady (43) top scored in the home side’s score of 190, while Mick Gill (26) provided good support with the willow batting at No.9. In reply, five of the Grubbers bowlers took wickets, spinner Mick Gill the leading wickettaker with his match figures of 3/31 from 10.5 overs. Other notable wickettakers for the Grubbers included Nick Lewis (2/31), Shaun Braniff (2/36) and Dan Roddis (2/58). The Drysdale batting duo of Kane Taylor (54) and Matthew Loughnane (50) both made valuable half-centuries and helped lay the platform for a
thrilling finale to the game. This Saturday, Ocean Grove A-Grade plays away to Newcomb in their two-day match at Erwin Reserve. In the B-Grade, the top of the table clash between Ocean Grove and Drysdale went in favour of the Grubbers. Ocean Grove steamrolled Drysdale for only 120 on day one, Grubbers coach Lucas Cameron who was unable to play on day two, was at his brilliant best with the ball. Cameron took 4/8 from 13.1 overs, bowling eight maidens. In reply Ocean Grove were bowled out for 139, Grubber Corey Buxton top scoring with 47. The C-Grade saw Ocean Grove continue
their dominance over local rivals Collendina, who claimed a 162-run win over the Cobras courtesy of a masterful century from Nathan Ervin. Ervin, who remained unbeaten on 108 not out, shared in a 123-run second wicket partnership with Craig D’Arcy (56), while Darren Roddis made 57 not out in Ocean Grove’s innings of 4/282. In reply Collendina were bowled out for only 120 off 46 overs on day two, Grubbers bowler Alan Bate doing the bulk of the damage claiming 3/31 from his 13 overs. In D-Grade action, Ocean Grove 1 (3/133) defeated Newcomb (129) by seven wickets, meanwhile Ocean Grove 2 (99) lost to Drysdale (4/108) by six wickets.
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Carnival time at beach OCEAN Grove Surf Life Savers were in action this month when the town club staged a carnival for statewide competitors. Surf boat, beach sprints and board races were among the most exciting spectator events which drew big crowds already tempted by a sunny January Sunday. Pictures pages 42-43.
Left: Ocean Grove surf rowers pull the recently named Dave Renton boat out through the shore break.
GRUBBS-COBS FACE OFF LOCAL rivalry steps up another gear tonight when Ocean Grove hosts Collendina in their BPCA Twenty20 Big Bash semi-final clash. The Cobras will be out for revenge against the Grubbers after Ocean Grove scored a morale boosting 88-run victory in their 40 over per
side one-day match against Collendina on January 7. “Yes it is always good fun playing against our hometown rivals, we feel we have got a point to prove (after our
last meeting),” Collendina captain Jye Hearps said. “In saying that, our focus is most certainly all about the Saturday afternoon twoday format as opposed to Twenty20. “Anything we can do in the Twenty20 is a bonus.” Both Ocean Grove and
Collendina progressed through to the semi-finals after their recent wins against Portarlington and Barwon Heads. Collendina all-rounder Corey Walter was the star in his side’s win against Barwon Heads after a blistering unbeaten innings of 81 as the
Cobras were all out for 143. In response the Cobras won by 13 runs after Barwon Heads were dismissed for 130. Meanwhile Ocean Grove cruised to a seven-wicket win over Portarlington in their Twenty20 clash on January 17. The Grubbers bowled out Portarlington for 80, while
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in reply Dean Gills (34) top scored in Ocean Grove’s innings of 3-89 after 17 overs. Tonight’s match between the Grubbers and Cobras starts at 5pm at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve. The winner will face either Drysdale or Jan Juc in their Twenty20 Big Bash final.