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LONE LAWYER WINS AT VCAT AFTER an 18 month fight, an Ocean Grove couple has been given the right to subdivide their Orton Street property by the Victorian Civil and Administration Tribunal.
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John and Alex O’Halloran began the application process for permission to build another house on their Orton Street property more than 18 months ago. John said their fight for a subdivision planning permit began in May last year, when they applied to Geelong City Council. “There was only one objection, the owner said the application wasn’t in keeping with the neighbourhood character,” John said.
The permit application was lodged to Geelong City Council in September 2010 with a notice of determination by the City to grant the permit given on April 13, 2011. John, a non-practicing lawyer, said a permit becomes absolute 21 days after the notice of decision is released unless someone makes the decision to take the case to VCAT. “Most of the time council knocks back the permit and the applicant takes them to VCAT but this was the other way round, council approved the permit and the objector took them to VCAT,” he said. VCAT is an amalgamation of numerous boards and tribunals designed to give the public access to a civil Continued page 2.
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VCAT win for lone lawyer Continued from page 1. justice system to help deal with disputes ranging from discrimination to guardianship. After several months of waiting, John and Alex attended their VCAT hearing on August 26 which was mediated by member Frank Dawson. John said the hearing itself went for about two hours in which they represented themselves. “Council goes first and explains the situation, the objector goes next and the applicant is last then there’s a right of reply,” he said. Mr Dawson visited Orton Street after the hearing to determine the
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argument of threat to neighbourhood character and on October 24 came to the decision to direct Geelong City Council to issue the subdivision permit to the O’Hallorans. “Basically the order said we had a reasonable proposal and it deserves support,” John said. Mr Dawson’s findings on John’s hearing are available on the VCAT website and stated that Orton Street had no prevailing rhythm and therefore would be unaffected by John’s planned subdivision. Mr Dawson referred to the 2001 Ocean Grove Township Residential Character Study that
The Minister for Environment and Climate Change is seeking expressions of interest for nine positions including the Chairperson, on the Central Coast Regional Coastal Board from 1 July 2012. The Chairperson of the Board will be appointed to the Victorian Coastal Council (VCC). The Board is established under the Coastal Management Act 1995, and is accountable to the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, the Hon. Ryan Smith MP. The Board ensures co-ordination, planning, and management of the coast and marine environment for long term sustainability in Victoria’s coastal regions. Likewise, the role of the VCC is to provide strategic direction and improve the coordination of coastal planning and management in Victoria. Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of substantial expertise in one or more of the following areas: conservation, tourism, business, recreation, commerce, issues relating to Indigenous people, community affairs, town planning, local government, and coastal engineering. Skills and experience in public sector governance and corporate planning will also be highly regarded.
DOUBLE AWARDS: Paul Drake and Leanne Hensel of Ocean Grove Home Hardware.
OCEAN Grove Home Hardware has claimed two major awards at this year’s Victorian Hardware Association Industry Awards. The hardware store which has been in The Terrace for more than 20 years, was awarded Store of the Year for the second year in a row. Leanne Hensel was also awarded Employee of the Year at the November 16 awards. The assistant manager, who has worked at the Ocean Grove store for more than six years, said she was nervous to accept the award. “I was scared to make a speech but it was very exciting and very appreciated,” she said. Leanne said despite being nominated by store owner Paul Drake and awarded individually, her recognition is part of the
store’s tight knit team. “We couldn’t achieve what we achieve without all the wonderful staff and management,” she said. Paul Drake said he believed Leanne’s work in the industry was well-deserving of the prestigious award. “She has a very excellent work ethic, she’s excellent with the customers and is known and respected for her work in the industry,” he said. “She is one of a very good team, we all pitch in here.” This is the fourth time since 2003 that Ocean Grove Home Hardware has been awarded Store of the Year by the association. Paul said as a smaller store competing against supermarket hardware shops, they have to constantly work to stand out.
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outlined the Orton Street area should retain beach character and ensure buildings don’t dominate the streetscape. “During my inspection I noted that many new buildings have been constructed along Orton
our project, we were just trying to get confirmation that we have a reasonable proposal,” he said. For those who are considering taking an issue to VCAT, John said don’t be afraid of the process but be prepared to wait. “Talk to council before you apply and be prepared to modify and compromise but don’t be afraid to take it to VCAT, I believe they give you a fair hearing, the beauty of VCAT is it gives finality and then you must go away and live with it.” “My opinion is VCAT is a reasonable forum for resolving issues, but it is a long time, you’ve got to be prepared to plow forward.”
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Street since the completion of the character study. The architecture of the more recent examples is not subtle, especially when viewed from the foreshore reserve,” Mr Dawson’s notes stated. “Given the size and prominence of the existing dwellings along the south side of Orton Street, I consider the proposed structure will have only a modest influence on the streetscape.” John said he doesn’t call the result a win but rather a confirmation that their application was always reasonable. “I don’t regard it as a win, it’s an affirmation of
THE investigation into the British News of the World phone hacking scandal has taken a local twist with a Barwon Heads skydiving incident mentioned at the ongoing Leveson Inquiry last week. An article published by a UK news and journalism trade magazine, Press Gazette, outlined how former journalist for the Sunday Times’ Insight team, Joan Smith, was targeted by private investigator, Glenn
Mulcaire. Mr Mulcaire, who is at the centre of the phone hacking scandal, was jailed in 2007 for intercepting voicemail messages and is accused of deleting messages on the phone of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler. Andrew Pugh’s Press Gazette article describes how Joan Smith’s contact details were found in Mr Mulcaire’s notebook. “When she met police for “a kind of ceremonial
unveiling of the notes” she told the Leveson Inquiry that she discovered that Mulcaire was an “obsessive note taker” and that her contact details were written down on one of his notebooks,” it states. “One of the dates on which she was allegedly targeted was 4 May 2004 – around six weeks after her then partner MP Denis MacShane’s daughter had died after a skydiving accident in Australia.” The article refers to the
death of 24 year old Clare Barnes, the daughter of British Minister, Denis MacShane in a skydiving accident in Barwon Heads in 2004. The accidental death of the experienced skydiver occurred with jump organisers, Skydive City, owned at the time by Luke McWilliam at the Barwon Heads Road airport. Claire fell to her death after her primary and emergency parachutes became tangled on
descent. Andrew Pugh’s article decscribed Smith’s shock at being targeted during such a sensitive time. “Giving evidence at the Leveson Inquiry this morning, Smith said she was “amazed at how shocked I was” to discover she and MacShane had been targeted at a time of bereavement, when she was also working as a columnist for the News of the World’s sister title The Times,” he wrote.
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All in readiness for Carols in the Park THE road signs are up, the choir and musicians are rehearsing and the stage design is all set for a bumper Christmas event. Three thousand people are expected for Ocean Grove Park from 7pm on Sunday 11 December for the Carols, proudly supported by Ocean Grove Voice and the City of Greater Geelong. “The Ocean Grove Carols in the Park grows bigger each year and the organising committee work hard to meet and exceed the expectations of children and adults alike ”, says Jon Mamonski. Ocean Grove Carols in the Park is presented by the Combined Churches of Ocean Grove and is produced with a large stage
BayFM’s Mark Hyland will host the Carols in the Park.
and canopy with over 60 singers, orchestra, and crew. Ocean Grove Primary School and Our Lady Start of the Sea Primary School and Surfside
Primary School choirs will be special guests along with soloists from Queenscliffe Lighthouse Theatre Group’s blockbuster Broadway musical “The King and
Never stumped for ideas
Above, Elizabeth Hooley and the unusual cellar door, left, inside the structure.
NEVER one to rest on her laurels, Oakdene owner Elizabeth Hooley has unveiled her latest curio to the once flat paddock off Grubb Road. The structure of Oakdene’s new cellar door is likely to become an amusing attraction beyond all her previous novel and artistic arrangements. The new building currently known as “the upside-down house” appears to be an A frame timber house that has been blown over in the wind, with the roof line on the ground and timber stumps
I” and with the unofficial Mayor of Ocean Grove, the very popular 93.9 Bay FM’s Mark Hyland as host, it will be a top show. This year there will be safe LED candles for the kids that are completely safe for all ages and will be available from any of the park gates. Please bring an unwrapped gift for a Cottage by the Sea needy child, which will be put under the giant Christmas tree. Bring all your loved ones for the largest annual community event on Sunday 7.30pm, December 11 in Ocean Grove Park, Cnr President Ave. and Draper St. More details at www. oceangrovecarols.org.
exposed. Recycled and re claimed timbers feature extensively throughout the interior, coupled with contemporary design and facilities to complete a spectacular and very functional tasting room capable for catering for both small and larger groups. Elizabeth said the idea came from a magazine photograph of a dolls house. The cellar door offers informative tastings and sales of Oakdene still and sparkling wines, wine by the glass and espresso coffee.
Crews work to free driver EMERGENCY teams worked together to free a female driver after her car left the road and crashed into tea trees on Shell Road. The woman, who was conscious throughout, was trapped in the upturned car between Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale for about an
hour while SES, fire crews and paramedics worked to free her. Police closed the road to traffic while the rescue was carried out. The single vehicle accident happened on Saturday afternoon in driving rain. The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance.
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Brigade call outs OCEAN Grove Fire Brigade have responded to eight call outs in the last fortnight. They included four call out to malfunctioning smoke detectors in Tareeda Way, an outdoor incident in Coorong Court and two to alarms in Queensclifff.
Cheeky Cow is one
THE Cheeky Cow is celebrating its first birthday with live music, a sausage sizzle, balloons and activities for the kids and the cow. The birthday party, which is from 10am on Sunday December 11, will also be a fundraiser and awareness day for the Dolphin Research Institute (DRI). The Cheeky Cow in Ocean Throughway used to be called Collendina Milk Bar.
Boot sale this week
Emergency crews worked to rescue a trapped car driver.
OCEAN Grove Park is holding its summer car boot sale this weekend. Pick up a bargain and enjoy a sausage sizzle on Saturday December 3 from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Sites are $15, details on 5255 52302.
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Biggest grant round yet The recipients of Ocean Grove Community Enterprise’s biggest round of grant allocations yet gather for the funding presentation at Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club.
OCEAN Grove Community Enterprise (OGCE) has announced its biggest ever grant allocation. The organisation presented $20,000 in grants for local projects at a special event on November 24. Twelve community groups and organisations will share in the funding for a wide range of projects, from local events through to life-saving equipment. OGCE raises money through dividends provided by the Bendigo Bank and its partners,
and is one of several enterprises in the region. Chair Jon Mamonski said the $20,000 allocation was the biggest in the region. The OGCE has handed out more than $58,000 for around 30 local projects since it was formed in 2008. “There are so many groups in Ocean Grove doing great things for local people. The enterprise is thrilled to be able to support these initiatives for the benefit of all the community,” Mr Mamonski said. Organisations to receive
funding in the November allocation include: • Surfside Primary School, Surfside Kitchen Garden, $2,000 • Ocean Grove Garden Club, gazebo and signage, $430 • Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School, defibrillator, $2,781 • Ocean Grove Pre-School, new cameras, $580 • Surfside Pre-School, screen/ camera, $800 • Ocean Grove Primary School, Apple Fair, $2000 • Ambulance Vic, defibrillators,
$3000 • Ocean Grove Carols, video broadcast, $1000 • Ocean Grove Park, Tranquility Fair, $2000 • Ocean Grove Football/Netball Club, clubrooms carpet, $4000 • Rotary Summer Markets, promotion, $1000 • Disabled Surfers, events, $1000 OGCE allocates grants for community projects twice a year. Visit http://www.oceangrovece. org/ to download the application form.
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reaches heart of the community OUR Lady Star of the Sea Primary School will install a life-saving Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) for school and public use thanks to funding from Ocean Grove Community Enterprise (OGCE). The school received $2781 in funding for the equipment as part of OGCE’s $20,000 November grants allocation. An AED is an easy to use portable electronic device that helps the heart regain normal function in Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Defibrillation (shock) overrides rapid irregular impulses of the heart and aids restoration of normal heart pumping. Our Lady Star of the Sea principal Rhonda Boyd said the equipment would provide peace of mind for the school community and members of the public. “The equipment, a lifesaving initiative, will create awareness that Sudden Cardiac Arrest occurs for many different reasons other than heart attack including conditions that can affect children,” Ms Boyd said. “I thank the Ocean Grove Community Enterprise for providing funding to the school to achieve this.” Local MICA paramedic (and school dad) Alistair McCooke encouraged Our Lady Star of the Sea to apply for the funding through OGCE’s twiceyearly grants scheme. Mr McCooke, also an award-winning lifesaver, has been campaigning for many years to make defibrillators
available at public places throughout Ocean Grove. He said it was important to have the equipment available at schools as well as other more obvious public places such as golf and bowls clubs. “Sudden Cardiac Arrest has more causes than just heart attack. There are some heart conditions that can cause the heart to stop beating, or trauma where a child might receive a blow to the chest from a cricket ball, a punch to the chest in football and various other causes such as dehydration and complications with medications,” Mr McCooke explained. “In a person suffering cardiac arrest, for every minute they don’t get a shock from a defibrillator, their chances of survival decrease by 10 per cent. Even the world’s best emergency response times are usually outside of that timeframe, therefore the community needs to take a role in first aid through training and installation of defibrillators in public places.” Mr McCooke demonstrated use of the defibrillator to grade five and six students at Our Lady Star of the Sea this week. The class includes a child who has a heart condition, making OGCE’s funding allocation all the more pertinent. Tyler Bryan, 11, was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome three years ago. The syndrome is a genetic condition that interferes with electric impulses that make the heart
MICA paramedic Alistair McCooke talks to Ocean Grove Primary School students about their new potentially life-saving defibrillator. Next to him is Tyler Bryan who has a genetic heart condition and whose parents have welcomed the equipment.
pump properly. Mr McCooke said the condition could degenerate, causing the heart to become ineffective as a pump. “The emergency treatment is a shock from a defibrillator, which overrides the electric impulses of the heart, and should result in the heart resuming normal pumping,” he explained.
“All teachers at the school are trained in how to use the equipment, however once you turn on a defibrillator, it tells you how to do it, so no training is required.” Tyler’s mum Nicole Bryan was thrilled to hear the school was gaining a defibrillator. “While we hope the equipment never
has to be used, it is comforting to know it is there just in case. “There have been many examples of young people suffering cardiac arrest, particularly while playing sport. It can occur for many reasons, but in Tyler’s case at least we know the condition exists and can minimise the risks,” Mrs Bryan said.
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It’s pool time for news hound Hey Cheeky readers, Its Cheeky Time in the OG Voice. Its summer ! Which means all the tourists hit our town and check out our amazing lifestyle. A big hello to all the out of town dogs, a huge cheeky welcome to the OG, its great to see heaps of different ‘out of town plates’ on the dogs as they strut around the beaches and parks. Keep sending in your emails and photos. I got a nice message from Fifi on my FB page. ‘Hi Cheeky, my name is FIfi, I am a Labradoodle and I love reading your column. I love walking
with my human and we get to see some pretty cool things. Unfortunately we get to see some not so cool things too. Some humans are a bit slack when it comes to picking up after us dogs. Some mornings we have to dodge around ‘bombs’ left by some of my mates. I would pick them up myself, but the bag rips in my mouth and I get distracted and take off. Can you let peeps know that the
easiest thing to do is to put a plastic bag in your pocket or tie it to your lead. That way you never get caught out. I think some people must do it at night on the nature strips and then scoot off in the darkness.’ Thanks Fifi, but why no photo ? We wanna see what a cool looking Labradoodle you are. This is a picture of me chillaxing in my pool. No bombing OK. Cheeky out. Send in your photos to cheeky@ oceangrovevoice.com and visit me at facebook. com/cheeky.mobbs
Annual Christmas Dinner The Ocean Grove Business Association will hold its Annual Christmas Dinner on Thursday 1st December, 2011 at 6.30pm.at The Dunes Restaurant, Ocean Grove. Cost is $40 per person (payment in advance) to enjoy a welcome drink, two course meal, tea, coffee and live music during the evening. Bookings are essential. Contact Michele at The Voice on 5255 3233. The Business association welcomes all traders to join in the festive celebrations. It is also a great opportunity to meet fellow traders and do a bit of networking. Members of the Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club will be on hand to chat to guests on arrival and receive a $5000 cheque for the Club on the night. This cheque is the result of proceeds from the Fundraising Frenzy held on Melbourne Cup weekend. The OGSLSC’s aim is to replace, among many items, their salt-affected 4 wheel drive vehicle which is used on the beaches to transport craft, personnel and other materials. Christmas Decorations Christmas decorations should be appearing soon in many trading areas of Ocean Grove, thanks to City of Greater Geelong and Cr Jan Farrell. John Harris, from Press Point stickers in the Industrial Estate (digitalstickers.com.au), has very kindly donated Christmas stickers for the businesses to put in their windows. Meetings The Ocean Grove Business Association holds regular meetings, usually on the 1st Thursday of each month, at various locations around the township. The first meeting for 2012 will be at Bellarine Furniture on Thursday 2nd February 2012 at 6pm. Everybody welcome! Make a note in your diary. During 2012 the Business Association aims to alternate nightly meetings with breakfast meetings and guest speakers. More details later. The OGBA is currently updating its data base as many businesses have either changed ownership or contact details. We would appreciate everybody’s assistance by contacting the secretary on 5251 5899 or 0403 221 737 with updated information. We, the OGBA committe, wish all traders, residents and visitors to Ocean Grove the compliments of the season and good health, happiness and trading during the coming year.
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Dunny demolished
Inset: the old toilet block is knocked down. Right, one local shares her delight with the new toilets.
CONTRACTORS have taken the wrecking ball to the old Parade toilets. The demolition follows the opening of the new environmentally and accessible toilets just metres away. Ocean Grove Councillor
Jan Farrell said she was pleased the toilet upgrade works were completed on time. “This was an important project for the Ocean Grove community – the new toilets are a huge improvement on the old
facilities,” she said. “With better access, more toilets and baby change areas, these toilets are much more suitable for people of all abilities and ages.” “The building not only looks much better, it is also more environmentally
sustainable, with solar lighting used throughout.” “We knew it was vital that we finish the upgrade before summer, and I am pleased that the construction team have been able to achieve this deadline.”
“I thank all Ocean Grove residents for their patience during the works,” said Cr Farrell. A construction worker said that the bricks from the demolished building would be recycled for aggregagate.
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Police urge locals to lock it or lose it Community Market
OCEAN Grove Police have continued to encourage locals to lock it, remove it or lose it. Bellarine ‘Club Grove’ Police worked p r o d u c e c r a f t c o f f e e with Senior Constable Ph: 0401 606 036 www.ogrotarymarket.blogspot.com Kingston Park, Ocean Andrew Grove King from the Oct Nov Dec ‘Club Grove’ p r o d u c e c r a f t c oGeelong f f e e Community Engagement Unit, in Ph: 0401 606 036 www.ogrotarymarket.blogspot.com Operation Educate to help Sunday Sunday Sunday Oct Ocean Nov Dec Kingston Park, Grove inform Ocean Grovers Jan ‘Club Grove’ p r o Feb d u c eMar c r a f t c o f f e e about the importance of Sunday Sunday Ph: 0401 606 Sunday 036 www.ogrotarymarket.blogspot.com preventing theft from their ct Nov cars. Sunday Dec Sunday Sunday Jan Feb Mar Sergeant Dave Magher informing local Mark Hobgood The officers visited both about preventing theft from his car. Apr 2010/2011 The Terrace and Shell day Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Market Dates Road shopping centres to or garage, it’s important to “I went to eight breakn Feb Mar encourage people to not always lock it when you get ins in one morning and 9.00am 1pm Apr 2010/2011 Sunday only lock their cars but out,” he said. when I asked them if Market Dates day Sunday bSunday inspired remove any valuables after “There are opportunistic their cars were unlocked, Collendina Caravan Park 9.00am 1pm fitness coaching PTY Sunday 0 3 5 2 5 5 1 9 6 6 LTD a spate of car break- ins thieves who come down they would look at their www.binspired.biz Ph: 5255 1548 pr 2010/2011 around the region. to Ocean Grove and feet and basically they b inspired Collendina Caravan Park Market Dates fitness coaching PTY Sergeant 0 3 5 2 5 5 1 9 6 6 LTD Dave Magher target cars, at least if your were disgusted with www.binspired.biz 9.00am - 1pm Ph: 5255 1548 day said in a wave of thefts car is locked, it acts as a themselves,” he said. from local cars on October deterrent.” “They know they’ve b inspired Collendina Caravan Park fitness coaching PTY 24 and 25, 80 per cent of 0 3 5 2 5 5 1 9 6 6 Sergeant Magher said contributed to the theft so LTD www.binspired.biz Ph: 5255 1548 the vehicles had been left most people knew they it’s like preaching to the unlocked. were doing the wrong converted.” “Even if your car is thing by leaving their cars With modern cars, parked in your driveway unlocked. Sergeant Magher said there
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is no excuse for not locking your car as you leave. “These days it’s as simple as pushing a button, having to replace mobile phones or a GPS would cause a lot more stress than pushing a button every time you leave your car,” he said. While the majority of people officers spoke to said they do the right thing with their cars, Neighbourhood Watch representative, Ray Sutton, said he saw different in the The Parade car park during the operation. “I’ve been walking around putting flyers on people’s windscreens and so far I’ve seen three cars with their windows down,” he said. “It’s no use locking your car if your windows are open.” Operation Education used the Lock it, Remove it or Lose it campaign with locals given signs to put up in their cars indicating all valuables had been removed.
Made up for a movie A group of young Ocean Grove actors in training have had their first taste of movie make-up. Nine year old Emily Henry and 8 year old Lilly Copperwaite (pictured above) both take classes at Screen Actors Studio in Barwon Heads. The Ocean Grove girls were treated to a day of dress-ups last week, both receiving extreme make-up and prosthetics which turned them into goblins and elves. Founder of Screen Actors, John McGlynn, said the make-up was all part of the kid’s early training to becoming actors. “We’re working with kids who have the greatest chance of breaking out, kids are the future of TV and movies,” he said. “In these classes they are aged from seven to 12 and they are either already with or about to be with agents from Melbourne, it’s fun but professional.”
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ocean grove fire brigade
Memorial unveiled to local CFA who died while serving
Brigade remembers its own OCEAN Grove firefighters have unveiled a new memorial wall and garden dedicated to members of their team who have passed away while serving. The wall and rose garden was unveiled ahead of last Sunday’s fire station open day and carries the names of Keith Fisher, Sue Livingstone and Bob Smith,
who all died of cancer while active volunteers of the brigade. The garden in front of the wall is landscaped in the colours of the CFA chequer board and includes a rose named by brigade member Susie Thatcher ‘Phoenix Firestar Rose’ in commemoration of the Black Saturday bushfires.
Captain Steve Gibbs at the unveiling of the brigade memorial wall. Luke and Matt Fisher unveil a plaque that honours Ocean Grove firefighters who died while serving, among those is Keith Fisher, Matt’s father and Luke’s grandfather.
Above, firefighter Andrew Cooper shows some of his family and other guests around a pumper, and right, brigade member Su Tayler with Virginia and Sophie Mitchell.
OCEAN Grove Fire Brigade threw open it’s doors for a day at the end of the CFA’s Fire Action Week. Locals got the chance to look over the brigade’s equipment, chat to local volunteers about their work - and enjoy a free sausage sizzle. Brigade members conducted station tours and also gave out information on bush and grassfire planning.
Call for CFA juniors YOUNG fire brigade members are needed to boost the ranks at Ocean Grove. The juniors meet fortnightly throughout school terms and the training program follows that of the seniors. “It’s to provide an understanding of the CFA,” said junior supervisor
Adam Wakeling. “We teach them about volunteering in the community. They also get to use the gear. “We have a lot of kids that have gone up to seniors from the juniors, so that shows how successful the program is.” Jayden Harrison-Roberts, 14, has been a member for three years. He said the best
bits were “getting wet and riding in the truck”. Members also learn first aid and teamwork skills. All training is free and members get t-shirts and hats supplied by the brigade. All supervisors are working with children checked. For more information contact Adam on 5256 1514.
Junior brigade members Jayden, DJ and Zach.
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rainy grove snapshot
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Snap away Grove THE Ocean Grove Voice has been out snapping away on a wet miserable November afternoon. But guess what, Grovers still come up smiling. Now it’s not usual for the Voice to be out snapping the townsfolk but this exercise was a little different. Voice photographer Alan Barber abandoned his usual tools of the trade and was armed only with an iPhone. Part of this exercise was to inspire others in the town to start snapping away too. Most people in Ocean Grove have a cell phone and we want
you to take snaps of local life and email or message them to the Voice. The subject can be your choice, people, pets, places or all of them. It can be at work, at play or on holiday. It’s up to you. Each week we will publish the best of your phone camera photos and build up a record of everyday life in Ocean Grove. Next year we’ll print them and put them on display for all to see with a gold coin donation going to help a local charity. More of that later. For now, get out there and start snapping. Send your snapshots to news@oceangrovevoice. com
Sophie and Paul Holt.
Coles worker Alex Bradford.
Leanne and Courtney Finlayson.
The Barltley family out of the rain.
Scarlett and Leane.
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A splash for the MS cash
Pictured top, Marg Hefferman putting in the laps for the Boroughcoutas, top right, Ocean Grove Surf Lifeaving Club Nippers were in the thick of the action, and bottom right, Rotarians Geoff Elgin, Geoffrey Cummins and Judy Greer keeping the event running smoothly.
OCEAN Grove’s first Mega Swim fundraiser has pulled in nearly $20,000 for people living with multiple sclerosis. The inaugural event was held at the Grove’s Bellarine Aquatic Centre over a 24 hour period last weekend. More than 90 swimmers took part with the youngest nine and the oldest 79 – both called Ted. The team that swam the most kilometres was Six Degrees, stroking a hefty 70.1km. The overall winner of the kilometres and fundraising was Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club. While the team that raised
the most money was team Rotary - amassing $4,792.40 for the cause. Kirsty Tweddle was the highest individual fundraiser, with a $1,175 haul. The current total raised is $19,879.40. This is likely to further increase as donations will be accepted online for the next three weeks. Spokeswoman Emily Gurr said locals had almost doubled the $10,000 target. “We are thrilled with this outstanding result from the inaugural Bellarine 24 Hour Mega Swim,” she said. “Ocean Grove Rotary did a fantastic job organising the event and many members of
Pictured clockwise from top, the Tweedle family, some of Boroughcoutas team ahead of the swim, Murf was along to support his family efforts, and Boroughcoutas members organise the laps.
the community gave a lot of their time and effort to swim and fund raise. “Money raised will go to the Go for Gold Scholarship program and Financial Assistance Programs and will directly benefit those living with MS.” Local musician Bree-arne Chamley, a past recipient of a Go for Gold Scholarship, spoke to the swimmers ahead of the event and described them as “legends” in wanting to help people with MS. On Saturday night Breearne and local bands Soul Combustion and Wag the Dog wowed the crowd with a live pool side performance.
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Manliest MO - you decide
Colin Smith and Mat Rantall of Ocean Grove Meats and Ben Chudoschnik of the Piping Hot Chicken Shop. Go to www.oceangrovevoice.com and vote on the manliest Mo in town.
THE battle of the Mos has come to a head with a full blown slinging match spanning the Terrace throughout Movember. The boys from the Piping Hot Chicken Shop and Ocean Grove Meats have been in fierce competition all month growing hairy upper lips to encourage fundraising for Movember and to claim bragging rights for having the manliest Mo. Throughout November, men around Australia and the world have grown their moustaches to raise funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and depression. Both businesses have had
fundraising buckets on the counters and said customers have been extremely supportive of the initiative. “We have had great customer response, it’s been really good,” said Colin Smith, owner of Ocean Grove meats. Colin admitted to some dirty tactics between the boys including phone calls, sign writing and sending messages with regular customers between the stores. “There’s been the odd phone call but by the people’s opinion we’re in to win,” he said. Owner of the Piping Hot Chicken Shop, Ben Chudoschnik
said he can’t repeat many of the words that have been exchanged over the last month. “There’s been a lot of heckling and language which I can’t repeat… I put on the blackboard at one stage saying they were girlie men who can’t grow Mos,” he said. Despite the name calling, it’s all in good fun, however Colin said he can’t wait until the end of the month. “I’ve never had a moustache before, it’s annoying, I can’t wait ‘til this is over and I can shave it off,” he said. An official tally of the amount this hairy battle has raised is yet
to be seen; however the Piping Hot Chicken Shop will add a last minute boost to their total. “The Scion Pirates are playing December 3 at the Chicken Shop and we will be donating $2 from every drink sold into the tin,” he said. It’s the first time both of the stores have been involved in Movember but they are hoping to extend their competition next year and are inviting other men to get involved. “We’d definitely do it again next year and it would be good to make it a street thing,” Ben said. • Real Estate agents’ Movember cricket match page 31.
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Tiffany Eckhardt and Dave Steel will be performing at Ocean Grove’s Tranquility Fair in January.
Big on tranquility OCEAN Grove’s iconic Tranquility Fair gets stronger every year and 2012 is no exception. The family music, mind and body fair is now just five weeks away and the organisers have announced a bumper programme for the day-long event. With more than 100 stalls, visitors will get the chance to mellow out and indulge in everything from international food and variety stalls to fun for kids and mind, body and serenity experiences. The onstage entertainment will be six acts to get the crowds in the spirit for this hugely popular summer festival. Warming things up will be local blues/ country gals the Sweet Delores and then the Callow Veterans – featuring and exciting Steve McEwan and Beau Torrance (Rustys) combination. Back by popular demand, they are followed by the Asha Bollywood Dance group with their exotic upbeat rhythms and moves. Ocean Grove favourites the Rustys are back in the hometown for this event. The indie rock trio - Beau Torrance guitar/ lead vocals, Matt Blach drums/vocals and Lachie Mckiernan bass/vocals - have been playing together for a few years now and their experience is international as well as
The Rustys.
having played Queenscliff Music Festival at the weekend. The organisers have scored a huge coup in bringing Tiffany Eckhardt and Dave Steel together for the fair. Both are award winning songwriters and instrumentalists, who have played with many of Australia’s best known artists. The combination of the two is compelling, - acoustic guitars, dobro, mandolin, harmonica - Australian folk/roots at its best. Finally the fair will rock out with an appearance by Dreamboogie. Formed early in 2010, and named after vintage American jazz/ blues writer Langston Hughes’ famed poem “Dream Boogie” the act that is determined to create their own voice in Blues music, Dreamboogie brings together musicians Rebecca Davey, Mauricio Ochoa, Connor O’Neill and Robert B. Dillon to present re-workings of classic numbers from Howling Wolf, Robert Johnson, Junior Wells, Denise LaSalle and Buddy Guy. The Tranquility Fair is at Ocean Grove Park off Presidents Avenue from 10am to 4pm on Saturday January 7. Entry is $3 for adults, under 12s just need a smile. Proceeds from the fair go to improving facilities at Ocean Grove Park.
Sweet Delores.
Dreamboogie.
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Building a future for the kids
Above, Father Michael Richardson, Rhonda Boyd, Darren Cheeseman and Terry Demeo with students at the opening. Left, school principle Rhonda Boyd addresses the students at the special assembly.
Premier school
OUR Lady Star of the Sea has celebrated the opening and blessing of its new school building. A special ceremony was held at assembly last week where federal member Darren Cheeseman MP unveiled a plaque commemorating the new building. The improvemetns were made possible by a $2m grant that was part of the Rudd Government’s Federal Government Stimulus Package. Students also talked about their excitement in getting new classrooms. The blessing was carried out by Father Michael Richardson, parish priest. Special thanks were also given by Terry Demeo, school education board chairman on behalf of parents. Particular acknowledgement was made to the additional time and effort put in by principle Rhonda Boyd in steering the project through to fruition.
GEELONG’S latest Premiership trophy made a brief appearance at Bellarine’s Ocean Grove campus earlier this month. Plenty of blue and white - and even one black and white - scarves were proudly displayed for the 45 minute visit. Knowing how popular the visit would be, avid Cats fan and deputy principal Jon Shepherd invited students to submit written reasons why they should get to be photographed with the cup. Shania Newnham said she was a “mad cats fan” who has posters all over her room, Fletcher Sharrock said it “would be a dream come true”, Sam Butcher said he had been to over 50 games, sadly his only grand final was 2008. Amelia Thomas described herself as a “one-eyed Geelong supporter”, and Riley Dean said he had been a Geelong member for seven years. The lucky students with the 2011 Premiership trophy.
Staff member Merran Jellie and the prized trophy.
Teachers were just as enthusiastic about the visitor.
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Praise for coastal carer OCEAN Grove Coastcare Group’s Cate Barham has claimed a state Landcare honour, winning the Young Landcare Leader Award. The award acknowledged her efforts in helping protect Ocean Grove’s coastline and encouraging others to do the same The 22 year old attended the annual Victorian Landcare Awards in Melbourne on November 16 and was shocked to hear her name announced as the winner. “I had sat all the way up the back ‘cause I didn’t think I’d win and when they called my name I had to walk all the way to the front,” she said laughing. “I was put up for nomination by the Ocean Grove Coastcare president, Jackie Scally and she didn’t tell me about it so I was very shocked and excited when I found out I had won.” Cate was one of four Corangamite Landcarers to win an award at Government House following her success in the Corangamite Regional Landcare Awards. Not only a secretary and founding member of the
Ocean Grove Coastcare group, Cate is also part of Bellarine Landcare, volunteer for Sea Search and Barwon Coast in Barwon Heads, co-ordinator for various working bees on the Bellarine foreshore as well as a keen supporter of Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. “I enjoy the fact that I can work with the community, with kids as well as older people and everyone in between in every sector of the community and I love being outdoors,” she said. After initially studying art, Cate said she found herself discovering her true passion through her work. “I am a visual and artistic person and I realised that the things I was drawing were always nature based and I didn’t know enough about them to create them accurately,” she said. Cate went on to study Conservation and Land Management at Gordon TAFE and became passionate about her home’s coastline. “I never knew I would learn so much and through my course I met Jo Ludbrook
who encouraged the creation of the Coastcare group in Ocean Grove,” she said. Ocean Grove Coastcare president, Jackie Scally, said the award is testament to all of the hard work Cate puts into not only Coastcare but the numerous other community groups she works with. “I thought she was a very worthy nominee especially with the time and effort she puts into our group,” she said. “She’s very passionate and very knowledgeable but humble, she always puts her hand up to help but never talks about what she does and this was a great opportunity to give her some recognition.” Cate said there are too many people to thank for the award but maintains it’s not all about her. “I’m just the poster girl for Ocean Grove Coastcare, this is really about all the hard work they do,” she said.“I just want to thank Jackie as well as John O’Reilly who is very dedicated and without him, we at Coastcare would all be very lost.”
Cate Barham.
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Farewell the family man ABOUT 300 family, friends, acquaintances and community members packed the Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ to farewell Ian Walter last week. Cars lined Tareeda Way and there was standing room only for people to pay their last respects to Ian who passed away suddenly at the age of 69 earlier this month. Born Richard Ian Walter in Elsternwick on July 18, 1942, Ian attended Caufield Secondary College before receiving his secondary teaching qualification from Swinburne University, beginning a lifelong teaching career. In 1963, Ian met the love of his life, Brenda and they married in 1964 spending 47 years together. Ian and Brenda had three children together, Cate, Neale and D’Anne with Ian the doting father and later in life, becoming the loving grandfather to ten and great-grandfather to one. Brenda said “his chest stuck out a mile” when each of his children was
Mannerim CFA formed a guard of honour for Ian Walter (inset) who sadly passed away last week.
born and would wake them when he got home from work just to cuddle and play with them. The family moved around several times for Ian’s teaching career, ending up in Hamilton, Norlane, Daylesford, and Coffs Harbour before permanently settling in Ocean Grove in 1981. The family built a home in Sunset Strip before moving to Wallington Road, the home they lived
in together the longest. Passionate about the Ocean Grove community, Ian became president of Collendina Probus Club in 1978 and was instrumental in the development of the Shell Road sporting oval. In more recent years, Ian also became a tireless volunteer and member of the Mannerim CFA, Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads Lions Club, Seaview Manor as well as working as secretary and
part-time minister for the Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ. Ian’s grandchildren paid a touching tribute to their ‘Silly Papa’ describing his never-ending sense of humour, generosity and fierce love for each of them, all while wearing the colours of his treasured Richmond Football Club. Many quoted his favourite saying with a smile, ‘you’re funny, but not as funny as me’.
Neale described his father as having ‘lived every minute of the day for his grandkids’. “His family was his life,” he said. A Tigers supporter to the very end, Ian was farewelled with a rendition of the Richmond Football Club theme song before the Mannerim CFA performed a guard of honor. Ian was much loved and will be sorely missed.
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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. 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.
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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. Beachlea Boat Hire Beachlea Boat Hire offers fishing boat hire as well as “Glass Bottom” canoe 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. Our beautiful location is next to the “Ozone shipwreck”. We also offer a glass bottom canoe experience where you can paddle in the sheltered waters around the wreck.
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Grovers take to the
Matthew Hart.
Ocean Grove footballer Jackson Bentley.
The 12km field set to start in Moorabool Street.
Steve Bentley.
Happy finisher Ann Sing. Ocean Grove footballer Lochie Humphries (white) enters Simonds Stadium.
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streets for the kids DOZENS of Ocean Grovers took to the streets for the Cotton On Foundation Run Geelong event last week. The 6km and 12km run and 6km walk raised more than $476,000 for Geelong Hospital’s children’s ward. Grovers were among 11,150 who took part in the run or walk. They were joined by Geelong Cats players that included Joel Selwood, Corey Enright and Tom Hawkins. Some of Ocean Grove’s fastest runners included Andy Sattler who finished the 12km run in 13th place at 45.57 and Charlie El-Hage who made 28th in 47.19. Ocean Grove’s Nick Wightman was second in the 6km with 18.09. The overall winner of the 12km was Nic Van Raaphorst of Ballarat, in a time of 39.37 and Fiona Nash romped home in the women’s field with a time of 44.30, two-and-a-half minutes ahead of second placed Coreena Cleland. London Olympic hopeful Brenton Rowe won the 6km in 17.07 and Erica Fountain won the women’s race for the second year running in a time of 20.21.
TEAM EFFORT: Stephanie and Sebastion Asher.
Des and Kate Every.
Dale Savage.
DOUBLE SINGLE BUNK
ABOVE: Dean Cook and family. LEFT: Great effort from Clinton Stahl and family.
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grove business
Hook up and rehearse
Deano Cadman and Roy Green in one of the new purpose built Greenman rehearsal studios in Ocean Grove.
GREENMAN Rehearsal Studios, provides purpose built rehearsal rooms equipped with state-of-the-art sound equipment and a retail shop front. After working in various fields over the years, Roy Green and Deano Cadman, as good friends were discussing the growing need for a studio/music shop on the Bellarine and decided to have a go. Construction of the studios has been underway for seven to eight weeks and was be completed by November 25. Greenman Studios invisage capitalising on business from all over the Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula area. Future growth areas to Greenman Studios will be a retail side, suppling recording services, expanding on the premises but always providing advice and offering excellent customer service. Roy Green moved to Ocean Grove from Geelong over six years ago and
had been coming to the Grove since he was a kid, Deano Cadman moved from Melbourne over 7 yers ago. Roy and Dean possess over 40 years experience within the music industry; both are heavily involved in the local music scene and are also in a band together called Off The Hook. The current line up has been together about eight months and doing covers of Hendrix, Clapton, Steve Ray Vaughan, Floyd and the Rolling Stones and doing regular gigs at the Ocean Grove Hotel on Sunday afternons. Greenman Studios can be contacted via their Facebook page. Greenman Rehearsal Studios can cater for all aspects of performing arts. So if you are looking for a great environment and a friendly atmosphere pop in and see Roy or Deano at the Greenman Studios, located at Smithton Grove, in the iGrove industrial estate.
Applying the finishing touches to the outside of the new Greenman Rehearsal Studios in Smithton Grove.
Deano Cadman and Roy Green with other members of the Off The Hook band.
Grove gets official car yard OCEAN Grove’s only car yard is now open on Wallington Road, filling a gap in the local market. Despite the numerous cars sold on the side of Grubb Road at the unofficial car yard of Ocean Grove, Rob Castello from the Pit Stop will now provide a dedicated place for locals to pick up a second hand motor. “Basically in Ocean Grove there was a bit of a demand as there’s nothing like that down here,” he said. Rob said they have sold the occasional car over the 14 years the Pity Stop operated as
a petrol station, but decided to trial the site as a car yard for the next six to 12 months. “What we sell is handpicked, I pick cars usually within ten years old and get them checked out by Grove Motors before I sell them,” he said. “We want to make sure 100 per cent of our cars are great quality before we sell them.” Rob said if there is someone out there who is looking for a particular car, he is happy to try and track it down for them. “Let me know and I’ll try my best,” he said.
The Pit Stop Garage on Wallington Road is now selling used cars on its forecourt.
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OCEAN Grove’s unique mix of boutique and high street stores and businesses must make it a first port of call for the Christmas shopping. The town and surrounds can provide everything for him, her, the kids, the inlaws and friends alike. Tools and mobile phones to lingerie, flowers, designer jewellery, gifts and clothing are all within 100 metres of each other. Even toys and trampolines are either in the town centre or in easy reach. And don’t forget, you have to look good for Christmas, so make sure you book in with one of Ocean Grove’s top hair stylists. Yes, you can bank on Ocean Grove having it all. Even the NAB’s got a sale. Why leave town?
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THIS week’s nature report concerns the Musk Duck. This is not a great photo, I’ll be the first to admit that! However I was very excited to see a Musk Duck swimming in Lake Connewarre, because Musk Ducks are vulnerable in Victoria, and I have only ever previously seen them at Serendip Sanctuary. Wow! This musk Duck saw me and swam rapidly out of sight, so this is the best image I managed to take. The male Musk Duck is the largest of Australia’s ducks (they grow to approximately 73 cms in
length). Musk Ducks get their name from the strong musk odour produced from a gland found on it’s rump. The female Musk Duck is smaller than the male. Both male and female Musk Ducks are brown in colour, with paler brown stripes on the body and fine spots of the head. The male is decorated with a large bulbous lobe of skin hanging under his bill (as can hopefully be seen in this photo)! This sac increases in size at the start of the breeding season. The female also has a much-reduced lobe on the underside of its bill
which can only be seen at a short distance. The bill is dark grey in both sexes and the eye dark brown. The tail is a collection of long feathers, which has a fan-shape. Musk Ducks are unique to Australia. They range from Western Australia, through the south and east to southern Queensland. Musk Ducks tend to be found in deep freshwater areas that have reed beds. They are normally seen singly or in pairs, but may form medium to large groups in the winter. Musk Ducks have legs that are
placed far back on the body to help them swim and dive, making them very clumsy walkers, thus they are rarely seen on land (in fact they even sleep on the water). The duck’s large size means they require a decent distance for take off when they fly, and the landing is often quite clumsy. Musk Ducks are excellent divers and swimmers, and search underwater for the majority of their food. They mainly feed on animals, including aquatic insects, crustaceans, snails, shellfish, fish, frogs and ducklings, but some seeds of aquatic plants are also eaten on occasion.
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A grad with vision OCEAN Grove and the Bellarine are well represented in a new graduate show in Geelong. ‘Uncommon threads’ is an art show which presents the art work of seven students in their final year of the BA Visual Arts degree course at The Gordon. The exhibition brings together many different themes which are explored in photography, painting, sculpture, installation, printmaking and drawing. ‘Our work will intrigue, startle, soothe and challenge viewers.’ says Adie Teubert, who has travelled daily from Melbourne over the past three years to take the course. This year all the exhibitors are women. Along with Adie, three have travelled into Geelong to take the course – Susan Rice-Bellman from Ocean Grove, Helen Martin from Point Lonsdale and Karen Murrell from Lara – while Jana Kviz, Jai Marshall and Val Betteridge all live locally. This exhibition marks the end of many years of part time study for some who started out in Women’s Access Courses or the Diploma of Arts up to six years ago. ‘I am looking forward to starting out in my own solo practice, but I will miss the community of the studio‘ said Val Betteridge, who uses printmaking and drawing to create large works that explore ideas of fragmentation, decay and how memories shape our identity. Susan Rice-Bellman, whose work featured in the recent Lorne Sculpture
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Ocean Grove’s Susan Rice-Bellman is exhibiting her digitally projected work at the Gordon.
2011 Exhibition says ‘I use digital movies of my performances to capture the intimate relationship I share with the land.’ Her work is deeply connected to colour, especially Red and how this is woven into her history in a similar way as land mapping. Adie is a multidisciplinary artist whose work focuses primarily on photography and writing. ‘My works highlights the tendency of language to both conceal and reveal the internal workings of a
mind and how this affects the world we see.’ This year Adie was a finalist for the Toyota Undergraduate Community Spirit Award. ‘You will find the Exhibition in the basement studios of The Gordon’s Fenwick Street Campus, on the corner of Fenwick St and Gordon Avenue. The entrance to the studio is on Gordon Avenue, just keep a look out for the red flags’ said Adie, spokesperson for the group. The opening night for the
exhibition was Thursday November 24. Professor David Williams of the Australian National University College of Art and Social Sciences gave the opening address. David has had a long association with the course as the Chair of the Academic Board for Art Design at the Gordon’ said Adie. The show will then run until December 8 and is open Monday to Friday between 10am and 5pm.
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91 THE PARADE OCEAN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS COMING UP AT OGNC: OGNC’s Christmas Raffle Raffle is now open and closes 12th December. Prizes are on display in the reception area and tickets are on sale for $2 each or 3 for $5. Give Now Week 28th Nov - 4th Dec Take part in Give Now Week with OGNC by donating food items so food parcels can be made up and given out to community members who are in need. Donation box is located at reception. Community Christmas Morning Tea OGNC invites you to come along to the centre on Wednesday 7th December, 10am – 12noon for a special Christmas Morning Tea. Meet the staff, find out about Christmas Workshops held at OGNC throughout December and enjoy socialising over a cuppa and a bite to eat. Gold coin donation. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AT OGNC IN 2012: Walking Group Get fit by getting out and about. Take a guided walk around the Ocean Grove streets to the beach and back to the centre. Bring a bottle of water. Tuesday’s at 9am Starting 31st January 2012 Gold coin donation Social Morning Tea A regular morning tea will be held at OGNC in 2012 where you can meet new people, catch up over a coffee, stay in touch and connected with what’s happening in and around OGNC. 1st Tuesday of every month at 10am Starting on the 7th Feb
2012 Gold coin donation ART AND CRAFT TUTORS WANTED Become a tutor at OGNC in 2012 and earn a little extra pocket money! Do you have a special ability or talent when it comes to art and craft? Would you like to share your skills with others in the form of running an art and craft class? If you are interested please call 5255 4294. DROP IN YOUTH GROUP YEAR 6 TO YEAR 12 – WHATS COMING UP Drop In Youth Group at OGNC operates every Friday night, 6-9pm. Socialise with other young people within a safe, friendly environment, fully supervised by supportive, qualified youth workers. All young people are welcome between the ages of 11-17 (must be in grade 6) Come along, bring a friend and be a part of the wildest activities on the Bellarine. Costs: In House activities: $5 (incl. Dinner) Excursions: $10-$15 per excursion (approx) Camps: $100$300 (depending on camp) Call or pop in to OCNC for all enquiries and enrolments. Registration is essential! DROP IN ITINERY: 25th November Excursion - Mini Golf 2nd December In House - Op Shop Dress Up & BBQ 9th December Excursion - Gymnastics 16th December X-Mas Break-up - Go Karting in Melbourne CLASSES WITH VACANCIES: For Preschoolers Yoga Dance (3-5 year olds) Thursday 2.15pm from 13th October Member Fee: $90.00 9x ¾ hour sessions
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Non Member: $100.00 9x ¾ hour sessions Tutor: Tara Lynch NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING For some courses, training is provided with Victorian Government funding. Funding is available for eligible participants through Adult, Community & Further Education (ACFE) and Skills Victoria program funding. Those seeking funded places must meet the funding criteria to be eligible. Certificate III in Aged Care (CHC30208) and Home and Community Care (CHC30308). Starting at the end of January 2012 – register your expression of interest. Fee: $990.00 (funded) Concession: $607.50 (course fee includes First Aid Level II, food handling, text book and membership) Payment plans available for this course. Clients may be entitled to parent return to earnings or centrelink entitlements to complete this course. Tutor: Kerry Wilson RTO: Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Basic Food Safety (Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures) Saturday 9am on 3rd December Member Fee: $85.00 (funded) 1x7 hour sessions Non Member: $95.00 1x7 hour session RTO: Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Computer Classes Some of this training is provided with Victorian Government funding for eligible participants through Adult, Community & Further Education (ACFE); those seeking funded places must meet the funding criteria to be eligible.
Computer Drop In This is not a computer class. Designed to provide support and help only. Thursday 3pm (by appointment only) Fee: Gold Coin per session 9x2 hour sessions HEALTH & WELLBEING Bike Ride – Portarlington to St Leonards Bring your bike to the centre and Heather will transport you and your bike to the Bellarine Rail Trail for a group ride. This is an easy to moderate ride. Please bring sunscreen, bike helmet, water and a snack. Friday 9am on 2nd December Member Fee: $22.00 1x3 hour session Non Member: $32.00 1x3 hour session Fitness instructor: Heather Peck Hike at Kalimna Falls Heather will lead you on a hike to Kalimna Falls, Lorne. The hike is of medium difficulty, 16kms in length and will take approximately 5 hours including a lunch break. Transport is provided. B.Y.O lunch etc. Sunday 8am on 4th December Member Fee: $32.00 1x9 hour session Non Member: $42.00 Fitness instructor: Heather Peck “Mood” Support Group This group meets to provide support and friendship for those with a mood disorder, various activities and guest speakers are scheduled throughout the term. Thursday’s 10am Member Fee: $2.00 per week Non Member: $3.50 per week Heavenly Facials Come and learn how to treat yourself to a simply beautiful facial using certified organic
product made in Australia to the highest international standards. Feel the difference at a whole body level-soft radiant skin, relaxed and balanced mind and emotions-no nasty toxins, just pure ingredients as nature intended! Wednesday 1pm on 30th November or Thursday 7pm on 1st December Member Fee: $28.00 1x2 hour session Non Member: $38.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Lisa FitzGerald Nia Dance Tuesday 9.30 from 11th October Venue: Uniting Church Hall Monday 6.15pm from Oct 10th or Fri 11.30am from 14th October Venue: Barwon Heads Community Hall Member Fee: $80.00 8 x 1 hour sessions Tutor: Ginny West from Wild Lotus Please Direct all enquiries to Ginny Phone: 0413596784 ARTS AND CRAFTS Ufos (Unfinished Objects) Monday’s 9.30am – 12noon Member Fee: $2.50 per week Non Member: $3.50 per week Swan Bay Quilters 1st & 3rd Monday of the month 7.30pm Member Fee: $2.00 per week Non Member: $3.50 per week Christmas Table Decorations Made Simple Impress family and friends with your beautifully decorated Christmas table. Learn how to make a stunning centre piece, gorgeous bon-bons and stylish place cards. $5 to be given to the tutor for materials. Friday 1pm from 2nd December
Member Fee: $20.00 1x2 hour session Non Member: $30.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Robert Foster GENERAL INTEREST Community Choir Register your interest Book Club This group meets every fourth Monday of every month at 7pm. Bus Trip to DFO Tuesday 9am on 6th December Member Fee: $27.00 1x6 hours Non Member: $37.00 Transport: Heather Peck Mahjong Monday’s 1.30pm Member Fee: $2.00 per week Non Member: $3.50 per week Scrabble Monday’s 1pm Member Fee: $2.00 per week Non Member: $3.50 per week Chess Group Tuesday 7pm Member Fee: $2.00 per session Non Member: $3.50 per session Tutor: Malcolm Hughes SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM OGNC’s School Holiday Program will be running from 9th January – 27th January 2012. We provide fun indoor/outdoor games, art and craft activities and more. Excursions include trips to the movies, bowling, Adventure Park, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Indoor Play Centre and mini golf. Check out our website, call or pop in to the centre for a full program guide and enrolment forms.
OGNC CONTACT DETAILS
www.oceangrovenc.com FAX: 5256 1813 PHONE: 5255 4294 ADDRESS: 91 The Parade, Ocean Grove
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Sunday December 11 • Carols in the Park. 7:30pm, Ocean Grove Park- Come and sing your heart out. www.oceangrovecarols. org • Piping Hot Chicken Shop Saturday December 3, 8pm. Scion Pirates. - Friday December 9, 8pm. The Hornets. - Saturday December 17, 8pm. Cartridge Family Country Gospel Christmas Show. Tickets $15. • Ocean Grove Hotel. Phone 5255 1122. Saturday Night Live: -December 3 - Hollywood Flu -December 10 - EFI -December 17 – Medical Records - Friday December 23 – Live Music Xmas Party Sunday Session from 3pm – Off the Hook Open Mic for Youth will Jill Meehan – 1-4pm, first Sunday of the month – December 4. All young performers welcome. Phone 0431 606 476. • Barwon Heads Hotel. Phone 5254 2201. — Wednesdays 7pm: Trivia in the BakBar. — Thursdays: Live accoustic music in the BakBar. — Fridays 10pm: DJ in the BakBar. -Saturday nights from 9.30- Live
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music every Saturday night over summer. • Queenscliff Uniting Church, Hesse & Stokes streets. www. unitingqueenscliff.org.au — Sunday December 4, 5pm. Making Waves- Five short plays with the ocean as a coming thread. Tickets $25. — Wednesday January 4, 8pm. The Little Stevies. Tickets $20 from the Queenscliff Info Centre or at the door.
get active
• Adult yoga/dance classes. Term 4: Thursday nights, 7.30pm. Kyo Yoga – 106 Orton Street, Ocean Grove. Phone 5256 2723 or 0438 562 723. • Type II Diabetes management and exercise group. Thursdays 2.30pm. Phone 0404 586 025 or 5256 3000 • Functional Exercises to Music for Older Adults. Mondays 9.15am – Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Wednesdays 9:30am – Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone 5255 1335. • Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance: Tuesdays 7.45-10pm. Marcus Hill Hall, corner Banks Road and Bellarine Highway. Phone 5251 3393. • Line Dancing: Wednesdays 1-3pm and Mondays 7-8.30pm. Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone 0413 690 597.
• Body Torque. Phone 5255 2604 for upcoming rides or spin classes. • Life Activities Club. Weekly tea dance – Thursdays 2.30-4.30 at Belmont Pavillion, Barrabool Road, Belmont. Christmas break-up, December 1. $4, all welcome. Phone 5251 3529.
food/wine
• Leura Park Estate – Sensational wines and food available. 1400 Portarlington Road, Drysdale, phone 5253 3180. - Live music every Sunday from 12.30pm. - 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 11am to 5pm. 225 Swan Bay Road, Wallington. Phone 5250 5760. • Jack Rabbit Vineyard- 85 McAdams Lane, Bellarine. Phone 5251 2223. - Friday December 2, 7pm- Chris Wilson Christmas Show including two course dinner.
art & craft
• ‘Attitudes’ 9th annual art exhibitionraising money for SES. Every Saturday and Sunday through December and January and
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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Wednesdays in January, noon until 4pm. The Old Mill, Turner St, Portarlington. Phone 5259 2630 * Quirky Teacosy and Celtic Knits knitting group. Come share ideas for the upcoming January Exhibition. Queenscliff Uniting Church, Hesse Street, Queenscliff. Saturday December 3, Tuesday December 13 and December 27 from 1:30 pm. Phone 5258 1513.
health
• Bellarine Community Health, 21 Palmerston st Drysdale. Well Women’s Clinics in December- Pap tests, a little awkward for a lot of peace of mind. Phone 52580812 to make an appointment.
classes
• Check out the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre for its term four timetable with a range of fun and informative classes, from cooking to computers to CPR. Phone 5255 4294. • Making Waves acoustic music and poetry afternoons with Jill Meehan at Bardeli Café. First and third Saturdays of most months (next event, November 19). $5 donation entry, BYO instruments and voices. Phone 0431 606 476
family fun
• Koombahla Equestrian Park: After
school riding programs Tuesday to Friday. Special school holiday courses available. Phone 5256 2742
markets, fairs and fundraisers
• Saturday December 3 - Summer Car Boot Sale, Ocean Grove Park 8.30am to 12.30pm. Phone 5258 2505 • Sunday December 4 - Ocean Grove Community Market. 9.30am to 2pm. Kingston Park, Ocean Grove. • Every Saturday December to January (except Christmas Eve). – Barwon Heads Market. 9am to 1pm, Barwon Heads Community Hall, Hitchcock Avenue.
reading & writing
• Ocean Grove Library – corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. -Babytime- Nursery Verses. Every Thursday, 11am. — Preschool Storytime. Every Friday, 10.30am — Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 7-12. Last Wednesday of the month 4-5pm. Next date December 28. www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Have your event included in What’s On — Phone: 5255 3233 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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Holly’s a jump ahead in sport OCEAN Grove Primary School’s Holly Ryan ticks all the right boxes when it comes to the sport of Athletics. The 10-year-old Grade Five student is fast, motivated, enthusiastic and she loves to compete. Even her school mates call her ‘Holly the Runner’ as she is not afraid to give any sport a go. “At athletics I do every event, I do the walk, the 800m, discus, shot put, I think I have tried nearly every event in sport including Lawn Bowls, I just have this feel for sport – Sport is my little passion,” an enthused Holly said. “There is not one bad thing about the sport of athletics I can say about it, unless it gets cancelled because of rain.” Holly, a specialist 100m
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and 200m runner, claimed a silver medal in long jump at this month’s School Sport Victoria Track and Field Championships at Albert Park. She was competing in the 9-10 aged group Long Jump competition and finished with a 3.93 metre jump. Her new found run up in long jump has surprisingly exceeded her own expectations. “Now that I have found my run up I can jump an extra 30 centimeters,” Holly said. The local is also totally blown away by the facilities at the new Albert
Park precinct. “It is a really nice track, it is blue, when I first came there I thought it was a pool,” Holly laughed. The bubbly youngster is a versatile athletics performer having run the 100 meters in under 14 seconds and the 200 meters in under 30 seconds. The passionate sports pupil has competed in various Cross Country carnivals across Victoria. Holly, who moved to Ocean Grove Primary School this year after switching from Wallington Primary School, competes regularly in Little Athletics on Saturdays at Landy Field in Geelong. She is appreciative of the support given to her by Ocean Grove Primary School, in particular principal Darryl Diment and Head Physical Education teacher Richard Hughes.
A round for the Neighbourhood Centre
Golfers taking part in the annual golf day in aid of Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre.
GOLFERS recently got together at Lonsdale Golf Club for a round and an auction in aid of Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre. Ninety six players took part in the four ball ambrose. The best net mens or mixed combination was won by Adam Little, John Sharpe, Brendan Sharpe and Simon Bell, the best net ladies was won by Ivy Taylor, Jill Leonard, Rosemary Billings and Alison Black. The best gross was won by Martin Evans, Kath Evans, John
Manly and Mike Harvey. Fagg’s Mitre 10 and Growlers of Torquay both provided vouchers for the winners and the five nearest the pin awards were donated by All Home Loans. An auction was conducted by major sponsor RT Edgar Real Estate and realised $4,261. A barbecue was served for all the players, cooked up by members of neighbourhood centre supporters Ocean Grove Rotary.
Runners up: Tim, Michael, Todd and Trevor. THE Clancy Family Diabetes Charity Golf Day raised $3160 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The Clancy family would like to thank all Winners: David, James, those that took part or helped. Matt and Nick.
Good sports: Will, Oscar, George and Amanda.
Diabetes golf day pulls in $3,160
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real estate mo fundraiser
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Edgars go under Hayden hammer
Haydens prepare to Mo into bat.
RT Edgar, kings of the Mo ball.
ALWAYS good for a sporting metaphor to describe a property location, real estate agents went into bat against each other – but this time it really was on the cricket oval. Local Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads agents Hayden and RT Edgar have been laying down the leather and swinging the willow to raise cash for Movember – the November cause that helps combat prostate cancer and depression. Umpired by experienced local home sellers Phil Butters and Bill McKewan, Haydens won the match by a 20 run margin, having batted first. The two teams played
for about three hours and raised over $1,000 during the game played at Barwon Heads cricket ground. Haydens Tom Butters said afterwards: “It was a great day. “Among the highlights was Peter Amezdroz catching the ball with his crutch, Hugh McKewan tripping over, Peter Malloy’s 15 ball over and Andrew Hamilton’s most boring innings ever - putting the outfield to sleep.” He also commented that the umpires did a good job but “spent half the time chatting and missed the important decisions”. “We’re defininately going to make this a yearly event,” he said.
A Hayden’s player consults with umpires Bill McKewan and Phil Butters.
Always the first to help in a fundraiser, Peter Amezdroz put everything into stopping this ball - and it probably hurt.
Andrew Hamilton hits the boundary for Haydens.
Haydens ring-in Geelong fireman Simon McCormack was the first to go at the hand of bowler Paul Fowler.
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The Voice Business Directory ACCOMMODATION
Bells By The Beach Holiday House 0403 221737 Big 4 Bellarine Holiday Park 5251 5744
AGED CARE
Seaviews Manor TLC Aged Care
ANTENNAS
Able Antenna Service Bellarine and Geelong Antennas Lonsdale Antennas Point Lonsdale Television
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ARCHITECTS
Collier and Reid Architects de Atelier Architects
5255 1811 5255 3378
ART GALLERIES Direct Carving Sculpture Workshop 0419 006959
AUDIO EQUIPMENT & REPAIRS Bellarine Audio
5256 3732
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 SALONS
Beauty by Sarah Bellarine Beauty Therapy Blue Bay Beauty Hydrate Beauty Jans Colour Analysis Service Mermaids Unisex Beauty Salon Salon Grove The Smooth Spot
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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
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BUILDING DESIGNERS Le Maistre Michael Higgins Building Design
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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
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CARPENTRY/MAINTENANCE
Actfast Building & Carpentry Services 0458 389306
Dream Maker Constructions
0409 700229
Moore Carpentry & Bld Maint
0411 061556
CARPET CLEANING & REPAIRS Carpet Cleaners Geelong
0414 408528
Graham Coates Carpet Cleaning Service 0408 526997
Kim Brasher’s Carpet Services 0418 376820 Stanley Steamer Carpet Cleaners 0428 520525
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Bar Deli on the Run Bellarine Catering
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HEALTH & FITNESS
COMPUTER SALES & REPAIRS
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Bellarine Cleaning & Provisioning 0402 607262 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
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CONVEYANCING
Contours Jikishin Ju-jitsu Ocean Grove Ocean View Health Club
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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
Sargeants Conveyancing Surfside Conveyancing
5221 7411 5255 5556
Vines Conveyancing
5255 4480
HIRE
5244 5117
HOMEWARES & GIFTS
CURTAINS & BLINDS
Finishing Touch Blinds & Shutters
DELICATESSEN The Olive Pit
DEMOLITION
Melbourne Demolitions VIC
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DENTISTS
Dr Alastair McCallum Ocean Grove Dental Clinic
5255 2584 5255 5282
DRESSMAKING Brendon Brice Electrical Craig Stevens Electrical Contr’s K.E.G. Electrics Modern Spark Oaten Electrical
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS Bellarine Memories
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Smartline Mortgage Brokers McOuats Nursery Press Here
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Steven Flynn Painting Services Wallington Painting Services
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Ocean Grove Amcal Ocean Plaza Pharmacy
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5255 1344
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Youth fare well in challenge EIGHT enthusiastic Ocean Grove Surf Life Club savers braved the constant rain and competed in the Youth Inter-Regional Challenge at the weekend. The two-day Youth Inter-Regional Challenge consisted of five major regions of Victoria competing against each other in beach and pool competition. Ocean beach competition commenced on Saturday at Jan Juc beach with beach flags and beach teams events taking place. The two-day carnival wrapped up at Kardinia Pool in Geelong on Sunday. The day featured a 100m Obstacle swim and 4x50m Rescue Tube relay. Eight Ocean Grove SLSC members made up a team of 30 representing the
Surf Coast region. The Surf Coast competitors came from other local SLSC clubs including Torquay, Jan Juc, Anglesea, Fairhaven and Point Lonsdale. The other regions competing in the twoday event included Metropolitan, East Coast, West Coast and Peninsula. Ocean Grove was represented by Keely Peatling, Lucy Conquit and Caitlin Sampson who were involved in the Under 14’s girls age group. In the Under 14’s boys event there were two competitors from Ocean Grove including Kyle
GEELONG Council is set to release a draft soccer strategy, acknowledging the games growing demands. The Draft Greater Geelong Region, Regional Football (Soccer) Strategy will aim to address the issues and challenges facing soccer and also identifies opportunities for improved infrastructure and sports development programs. It will focus on five key areas for improvement: alignment of football planning; participation pathways; facility management; club management and support; and resourcing and partnering. The draft strategy recommends a standard of facility provision equating to Football Federation
Victoria C Class for all new or redeveloped facilities across the Geelong region. It also identifies the need for a range of sports development opportunities including the employment of a regional administrator. “Soccer has grown and continues to grow in popularity, appealing to parents as a non-contact sport and a safe game for both girls and boys to play,” said Mayor Cr John Mitchell, who holds the portfolio for Sport & Recreation. “We welcome public input on the draft strategy, which will outline our plans to cater for the growing number of soccer clubs and players.” “By working together with other councils we have been able to
Three of the eight competitors from Ocean Grove SLSC representing the Surf Coast at the Youth Inter-Regional Challenge, left to right: Keely Peatling, Lucy Conquit and Ryan Wilson.
Solterbeck Wilson. Isabella
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competed in the Under 15’s girls, while Cameron Drake and Alex Selway
competed in the boys Under 15’s for Ocean Grove.
Draft soccer strategy due out develop clear strategies to assess current and future infrastructure from a local viewpoint but with a regional outlook.” “I look forward to hearing the community’s opinions on the draft strategy when it is released for public comment on December 16,” said the Mayor. The draft strategy is a collaborative planning project between City of Greater Geelong, Surfcoast Shire, Colac Otway Shire, Golden Plain Shire, Sport and Recreation Victoria and Football Federation Victoria. Ocean Grove Cllr Jan Farrell said sports were an important part of the Ocean Grove lifestyle, and soccer was becoming more and more popular as
Surfside Waves Soccer Club has grown dramatically in the last five years.
the sport of choice. “Soccer has been growing in popularity on the Bellarine over the last five years, with two successful soccer clubs based in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads,” said Cllr Farrell. “In Ocean Grove we have plans to improve the facilities at Shell Road Reserve (home
of the Surfside Waves soccer club) as part of the Ocean Grove Sports Infrastructure Plan.” “The Regional Soccer Strategy and Ocean Grove sports Infrastructure Plan work together to give us a clear framework and strategy for the future development of sporting facilities in Ocean Grove,” said.
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school sports
Bellarine make top two
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TEEN SPIRIT: Bellarine Secondary College Ocean Grove campus Year 7 boys hockey team
BELLARINE Secondary College Ocean Grove campus Year 7 boys hockey team are now officially ranked second in the state, writes Mark Heenan. Earlier this month, the Boys Hockey team won their Western Conference match against
Williamstown High 2-1 to qualify for the School Sport Victoria Championships at the State Hockey Centre in Royal Park in Melbourne. The State Championships took place on Monday November 21, where Bellarine were pitted against Viewbank
and Frankston. The boys won their opening match against Viewbank 3-1, who finished third, before losing 7-nil to eventual winners Frankston. Bellarine Secondary College Sports Coordinator Adam McIntosh
said the boys had done their school very proud. “That is fantastic news, the boys are super excited,” McIntosh said. “The improvement of this group of boys (from the start back in June to the State Finals in November) has been remarkable.
“The support, encouragement and determination of all players highlights how sport (in general) can develop a rich community spirit and bond youths together – in this case hopefully for years to come.”
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Ocean Grove Voice, Nov 30-Dec 13, 2011 - Page 35
voice surfing
Waves fire up for final heat
Tom Harrison getting covered up, cadets.
Banjo Harrison carving it up, open A.
BLACK clouds and torrential rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of club members for the Greenroom sponsored final comp of the 2011, 13th Beach Boardriders calendar. With the last chance to gain points for their aggregate point score and great waves on offer at First Car Park’s Left bank members were frothing to get into the water and perform at their peak. We’re used to a high level of competitiveness in the water and this comp was no exception. The level of surfing in the consistent 3foot lefts was outstanding, from the Masters Division down to the under 13’s. The improvement in and development of the junior members over the year has been outstanding. Their level of commitment, style and range of maneuvers is truly amazing and it’s no wonder many of the club’s groms are ranked amongst the States’ best. Final results won’t be released until the Club’s Presentation Night on Saturday December 10th, at the 13th Beach Surf Life Saving Club. (See our
Pictures: GARY STEPHENS.
web or facebook pages for details). The finalists in all divisions were:
U/13 Fergus Willet, Joe Harrison, Billy Harrison, Henry Hutchins, Sam Harris. Cadets: Tom Harrison, Bronson Field, Billy Harrison, Henry Hutchins, Darcy Berry. Junior Men: Tom Harrison, Bronson Field, Gus Harfield, Cody Zinn. Junior Women: Paige Kilfoyle, Jemimah Hutchins, Grace Robertson, Cassie Vincent, Ellie Harrison. Open Women: Ash Wall, Paige Kilfoyle, Lizzy Ryan, Jemimah Hutchins, Grace Robertson, Cassie Vincent. Masters: Rob Petho, Nat Zinn Seniors: Shane Vincent, Nath Jones, Damian Robertson Open B: Chris Janson, Leigh Butcher, Cody Zinn, Nic Stephens, James Jacobi, Ed Sloane. Open A: Simon Collier, Ben Collier, Matt Devitt, Gus Harfield, Dane Hoyer, Shawn Todd
The Club would also like to congratulate Gus Harfield and wish him the best of luck and we hope he surfs well when he represents the State at the Aussie Titles in Port Macquarie this week. See you at the Club Presso and in the surf. Gaz
Ben Collier, open A.
Billy Harrison, 13 division.
Gus Harfield in the junior men. Ocean Grover Gus will be representing Victoria in the Australian titles at Port Macquerie.
Bronson Field, cadets.
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grove footy netball pre-season
New coach OCEAN Grove netballers’ shouldn’t be surprised if their new coach instructs them to “grab your takkies�. Senior coach, Megan Blake-Uren, grew up in South Africa and admits she still uses the occasional word from her first language. “I mean runners when I say takkies�, she said. Megan was a part of the Under 11 national netball team in South Africa and has 22 years of Physical Education teaching behind her. Megan returns to Ocean Grove after a two-year break in which she began
By CARLY BRITT a new career as a nurse. She coached the Under 19’s at Grove from 20072009. Megan chose the club’s 2012 theme ‘Let’s grow’ to highlight her goal of increasing each individual’s netball skills. “I will make sure players go onto the court with a range of strategies to improve their performance,� she said. Individual skills she plans to work on with every player include body position, ball handling,
footwork and self-belief. Megan will also go over team skills and set up a buddy system to enable each senior player to mentor a junior player. Netball pre-season is currently underway every Tuesday night at 6pm at the netball clubrooms and the first senior training session will be held on January 19 at 6:30pm. Try-outs will follow on February 16 and 23. At this stage the final squads will be announced on February 24. For more information on playing netball for Ocean Grove, email Jo-Anne Brittjobritt@datafast.net.au.
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concentrated on a senior assistant role under Cameron McGregor in 2011, guided the Grubbers Under 18 team to flags in 2008, 2009 and 2010. He takes over from Rory Nicol who will continue working at the club in a new development role. The Grubbers Under 18’s who kick off their pre-season training earlier this month, last week spent a physical training session moving car tyres along the Ocean Grove main beach.
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THE GRUBBERS missed out on obtaining the services of former St Kilda footballer Tony Brown who will play with Barwon Heads in 2012. The 34-year-old Barwon Heads resident, who currently plays A-Grade cricket with Collendina will combine a playing role with the Seagulls in 2012 along with his work as a runner on match days with St Kilda next season. Brown who last played football locally in the region with Leopold, spent the 2011 season as a match-day runner with Collingwood this season. Ocean Grove coach Cameron McGregor confirmed the club made an approach to Brown about playing with the Grubbers in 2012. He said because of Brown’s St Kilda commitments in 2012, it was not going to be the ideal fit for the Grubbers to offer him a part-time playing role if it was at the expense of a youngster.
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Triple u18s premiership coach Matt Tyrrell talks with the squad.
season.� McGregor said it was a pleasing start to the pre-season with good numbers, new recruits and established leaders returning to training. “We have recruited well, but more importantly we have retained most of our list,� he said. “We should be in the top three again.� MEANWHILE Triple premiership winning coach Matt Tyrrell will again take the reins as coach of the Ocean Grove Under 18’s in 2012. Tyrrell, who solely
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who confirmed more than 30 players attended the club’s first official training session, said the emphasis on pre-season would be to minimise the club’s injury toll. The first two sessions last week also focused on skills based work and fitness conditioning. “A big part of this preseason will be injury prevention, making sure we do all the right things to minimise our injuries,� McGregor said. “We have done that because we were cooked with many injuries last
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THE Grubbers unveiled its newest recruits after commencing the first of their two pre-season training sessions last week. Two sessions took place on Monday and Friday last week at the Collendina Caravan Park. New recruits who attended training last week included former Geelong West player Liam Rock, ex-Lara big man Louie Holmer, Brandon Backwell and Todd James. Ocean Grove coach Cameron McGregor
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cricket Grubbs play Cobs tomorrow in 20/20
TWENTY20 champions Ocean Grove get to play Collendina at the Memorial Ground in the first leg of this year’s big hitting competition. The match starts at 5pm tomorrow (Thursday December 1) and will go on until about 8pm. Come along and enjoy an exciting game of cricket. The bar will be open and the barbecue fired up. Grove will play at home again next week in the Twenty20 against Queenscliff. The match will also start at 5pm.
A new sport called short cricket OCEAN Grove managed to escape with a draw against rivals Queenscliff in their Round four BPCA A-Grade match at home. No play took place on day two after persistent rain prevented any play. Queenscliff dismissed Ocean Grove cheaply for 146 and looked headed for a comfortable victory after the Coutas remained 0/58 at stumps on day one. In fact no play took place on day two in four of the five A-Grade matches in the BPCA in Round four. The only A-Grade match to be completed in Round four was the Drysdale v Wallington
clash at Drysdale. Drysdale won the match by four wickets. The B-Grade game between Queenscliff and Ocean Grove at Queenscliff saw the match finish in a draw. Only 20 overs were played on day two after Queenscliff resumed at none for 1 after bowling out Ocean Grove for 188 at stumps on day one. The Coutas finished at 1/32 after 22 overs before the rain came and play was called off. In the C Grade match between Ocean Grove and St Leonards at Len Trewin Reserve in St Leonards less than 22 overs were played on
Day Two. In response to Ocean Grove’s total of 7/150 from their 60 overs, St Leonards made three for 60 from 21.4 overs before the match was declared a draw because of rain. Brad Fendyk, Alan Bate and John Murphy all took one wicket apiece on the day for Ocean Grove. In D Grade one-day fixture between Ocean Grove 2 and Collendina began with Collendina winning the toss and batting first. The Cobras finished at none for 16 before play was abandoned due to rain. In the other D-Grade match between Ocean Grove and Anglesea there was no play due to rain.
Grub in the Grass from the OGCC
Had a wonderful time over the last few weeks savouring the well watered grass of Memorial Reserve, or as you may know it, the home of the Grubbers. Was intrigued to find the boys from Queenscliff out on the ground with blower vacs and tarps in an attempt to get some play in their A Grade round four fixture against the grubs. Perhaps someone should have told them that covering only the two ends and leaving the middle uncovered was always going to be a half baked solution. The fact that it was continuing to rain and looking like doing so for many hours was also obviously lost on them. It reminded me of an ex club coach Paul Cameron who once took to the puddles around the boundary with a saucepan and was dismayed none of his teammates were helping! Keep an eye out for the upcoming 20/20 fixtures.
Till next time, ‘STAY GRUBBY’
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mid-season cricket review
Rain wrecks mid-season fixtures
Cricket was completely wiped out by rain at the weekend with flooded ovals snuffing out any glimmer of match action. Pictured left are Ocean Grove’s Tony Laverty, Terry Birch and Ron Proctor sheltering from the wet. It’s a familiar story, the Snake Pit on December 13, 2008.
FIVE rounds into the BPCA A-Grade season, sports reporter Mark Heenan reviews the local teams competing for cricket’s top prize on the Bellarine Peninsula approaching the half-way point of the season. OCEAN GROVE GRUBBERS: Last season’s A-Grade semifinalists sit in fourth position earning the one win against Portarlington. Along with their bye in Round two, the Grubbers have played in two drawn matches due to rain. On the brink of a loss against Queenscliff before rain washed out play on day two. The real test comes for Ocean Grove in the
new year when they face top four contenders Collendina (Round 7), Drysdale (Round 8) and ladder leaders Barwon Heads (Round 11), last season’s A-Grade premiers. The other big bonus is the Grubbers play three of their last four games of the season at home. Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron “Another frustrating start to the season, similar to last year (with weather). Have had a few great individual performances, but have had three of our four games affected by the
rain which hasn’t enabled us to put many good team performances together. We knew we would be light on for personnel Pre Christmas, and hopefully we can get a settled side together after the break and make a charge to finish top two. The main contenders look to be Barwon Heads, Drysdale and Collendina.” COLLENDINA COBRAS: The big improvers so far this season, after their dismal 10th placed finish in 2010/11. The secondplaced Cobras have collected impressive wins against last season’s runners up Drysdale, Wallington and Barrabool.
Highlights to date include a gutsy unbeaten hundred by co-coach Richie Peters against Drysdale and a six-wicket haul from new Cobras captain Jye Hearps against Barrabool. Pivotal two-day matches coming up against Barwon Heads in Round 6, and Ocean Grove in Round 7. WALLINGTON WALLABIES: The Wallabies desperately need a win to restore some much needed confidence. Wallington remain winless after four rounds. The Wallabies who finished in the top four last season more importantly need to value their wickets at the batting crease. A series of
low scores with the bat has not helped their cause to win matches. Face a must win game against Portarlington in Round 5. BARWON HEADS SEAGULLS: The ladder leaders still remain the team to beat in 2011/12 after last season’s A-Grade premiership win over Drysdale. Remain undefeated heading into Round five. New recruit Andrew Eslick has been in terrific form with the bat, making one hundred and a fifty. The Seagulls have crucial matches against Collendina in Round 6 and Ocean Grove in Round 11 that will shape their expected top-four finish.
PLAYER PROFILE: CHRIS PITFIELD Collendina Cobras A Grade
Favourite drink? Jim Beam Favourite food? Anything off the barbie If you had to pick one Test matches, One-dayers or Twenty20? Test Matches Favourite holiday destination? North-west Western Australia Ideal batting position? Opening the batting What superstitions do have before a game? I don’t eat lunch Favourite Australian Cricketer? Shane Warne If you were stuck on Desert Island what one item would you like to bring? My wife Facebook or Twitter? Facebook
Top two pictures: Collendina are this season’s big improvers.
Local Joey Harrison powers down the line in the under 13s division of last week’s 13th Beach Boardriders competition. More pictures and story on page 35. Picture: GARY STEPHENS
Grubbers set to defend 20/20
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NEW COACH FOR GROVE
LOCAL real estate agents have taken their competitiveness to new levels - on the cricket field. Story page 31
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