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HIGH SPEED OCEAN Grove has been earmarked as one of the winners in the National Broadband roll-out announced by the Gillard Government last week. Commentators say that the announcement will give businesses with NBN access the edge over competitors, allowing them to do business faster and more cheaply. The announcement means infrastructure work will commence in 2015 and should be completed within 12 months. Local computer systems and network provider Shaun Mitten from BITS IT, said Ocean Grove businesses should gain many benefits from the intiative. “The NBN will be a godsend as businesses will be able to access cloud based computing systems, which enables sharing of resources, software and information on the internet, thereby reducing software costs and improving
performance than having these applications installed locally on their computers. “This should also increase efficiency in businesses in the long term owing to the speed of the network. “Home users will be able to access the internet with high speed and not have current internet issues owing to faulty copper lines or problems on Telstra’s exchange.” Shaun said that there remains concerns with the interim phases of the rollout, namely what impact this will have on existing network connections while moving over to the NBN system. He said there were also questions about the costs of the new broadband services and how wireless users will be integrated into this, but added that he believed benefits should outweigh any anticipated problems. Your view? news@oceangrovevoice.com
CPR skills save surfer CELEBRATING: Van Loon’s Matthew Hart and Heidi Martin.
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WALLINGTON’S Van Loon’s Nursery will enter their industry’s prestigious hall of fame after winning the Best Large Garden Centre at national Nursery and Garden Industry Awards - their third win in a row. Story page 7
AN OCEAN Grove surfer found floating unconscious in the water between Main Beach and Collendina, has been discharged from hospital. His miracle recovery lies with the efforts of locals who pulled him from the water and gave him CPR on the scene, as well as the work that medics continued afterwards. Story page 2
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Surfer out of hospital Lone surfing warning
Emergency crews and passersby helped save a surfer found unconscious in the water east of Ocean Grove.
AN Ocean Grove man pulled unconscious from the Surf and airlifted to hospital late last month has been discharged from The Alfred. The 45-year-old man, who has not been named, was discovered face down in the water by local couple Fran and Terry Healey who went in and retrieved his body. Rebecca Cooke an off duty nurse administered CPR whilst the group waited for ambulance and emergency crews to arrive. Bellarine Police received a call
By JESSICA GRACE advising them of an unconscious male suffering an apparent cardiac arrest near Ocean Throughway. Acting team manager for Ocean Grove Ambulance, Brett Denning, said their crew was dispatched at 5pm, backed up by the Bellarine crew from Drysdale and the MICA crew from Geelong. “The patient was in the hands of
bystanders when we arrived and they did a great job of getting him out of the water and administering first aid,” he said. “He was unconscious so we inserted an IV cannula in his arm, administered drugs and put in a breathing tube. He was then placed in an induced coma for transport.” Brett said the discharge was welcome news as Ambulance Officers work within a worst case scenario. “The fact he pulled through is fantastic,” he said.
Ocean Grove’s Community Showcase Picnic will bring a whole range of local community groups together. Pictured left are members of Surfside Waves junior sooccer club with members of Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance group.
Picnic to bring community together OCEAN Grove’s Community Showcase Picnic is back next week. Last year’s inaugural event succeeded in bringing dozens of the town’s rich source of clubs, associations and volunteers together in one place – creating new networks and friendships. This year there will be more than 40 community groups as well as plenty
of family entertainment, including wood chopping, a cub scouts rope bridge, an animal farm, vintage cars and a jumping castle. Organiser Richard Grimmett is welcoming everyone in the town to “Walk along Showcase Alley and see what great community groups and clubs exist in your community. “This is the community at work.
Where else can you see all of the community groups, talk about their activities and see what they do?” This is a free family fun day, in the traditional community picnic style. Bring your picnic. Community Showcase Picnic Celebrate Ocean Grove is on Sunday April 15 from 11am to 4pm at Ocean Grove Park in the Avenue.
The rescue of an Ocean Grove surfer last week has Surf Life Saving Club President Chris Paterson reminding people to be water smart. “I think there are a few messages to be had. Surfboard riders are usually self sufficient but you should always try and surf in pairs at least so someone’s always on the lookout,” he said. Mr. Patterson said everyone can be vulnerable in the surf. “It goes to show that anyone can be affected. There’s fairly big surf out there at the moment and coming into Easter the swell gets pretty big,” he said. “In the morning or later on in the day, especially when you’re on a remote beach it’s vital that someone knows where you’re going and when you’re meant to be back.” “Whether you’re swimming or surfing it’s important to either stay on a patrolled beach or at least in pairs,” he said. Brian Tucker President for The Southern Ocean Union of Longboarders, said he is still cautious of paddling out alone. “I surf 3 to 4 times a week and I’m still apprehensive,;you’ve got to be a little bit smart. If you hit your head and knock yourself out you’re going to need somebody to drag you out of the water,” he said. “The chances are if you’re by yourself, you will drown.” Brian said some beaches are more dangerous than others for surfing alone due to limited visibility from the road. “Places like Collendina and 13th beach make it harder for others to see from the road. These present a higher risk,” he said.
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Danielle Fraser pictured with her sister Alex O’Halloran in front of the award-winning display.
NOT HAPPY: Cheeky Cow’s staff are disappointed that someone has stolen a donation tin from the cafe.
How low can you go? THIEVES have stooped to a new low - snatching a charity donation tin from a cafe ounter. The full donation tin was grabbed from the Cheeky Cow cafe in Collendina on Thursday March 22. The donations, collected
by the cafe on behalf of the Dolphin Research Institute, have been coming in strong from generous patrons and staff. “We were about to hand the tin in to the institute as it was their 21st Birthday,” said owner Jeremy Fraser
“and what better present to get than the support of the community. “Instead of that – a thoughtless individual has ruined the gift and the opportunity to assist in funding such a worthy cause.” The cafe now has new
tins for anyone who wishes to donate and the Cheeky Cow will run another fundraiser soon to try and fill another tin for the charity. Any information please contact Ocean Grove Police or crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
Grove hair raisers OCEAN Grove is full of hair-raising kids not afraid to add a bit of colour to the world. With the help of two local salons youngsters have used their flair to help raise cash towards the big goal of a cure for cancer. As part of the Colour for a Cure, Our Lady Star of the Sea school students James Gal, Will Trevean and Claire Walker, raised close to $500 with the help of the team at Utopia hair salon. For the same cause fellow Star of the Sea pupil Ashlee Duhamel was having her locks coloured at Bohiti. The grade 6 student had a special reason to be involved. Her grandma was diagnosed with Myloma in July 2010. She is responding to treatment, made possible thanks to cancer research, funded in part by initiatives like the Colour for a Cure. Ashlee raised more than $300 for the Luekaemia Foundation. Both hair salons generously donated their time and products to the cause.
Star of the Sea fundraisers Ashlee Duhamel, James Gal, Will Trevean and Claire Walker raised more than $800 when they took part in the Colour for a Cure at Bohiti and Utopia hair salons.
A LOCAL florist has won a top accolade at the International Flower and Garden Show in Melbourne.MOSS Industry Weddings owner Danielle Fraser was chosen for the third year running to represent her floral business as a participant at the major show – and walked away with a bronze placing for her display. The Judging for entrants was done before opening its doors to the public. The exhibition takes 3 days to set up. Danielle’s installation was to be something of fantasy - a whimsical “Fairytale tree” using pastel tones and an assortment of hydrangea, roses, berries and pods. Part of the display included a tree that was decorated with paper bark, string bark, palm fronds, berries and fresh moss.
Park car boot sale OCEAN Grove Park’s car boot sale is on again next Saturday (April 14) from 8.30am to12.30pm. Sites are $15. To book please telephone 52552302
GRACE meeting THE next GRACE Breast Cancer and Gynaecological Meeting is on April 11 from 1pm to 3pm at 39 Swanston Street, Geelong. Come along, bring a plate and enjoy afternoon tea.. New Members Welcome.
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ANZAC DAY - APRIL 25
Code-breaker recalls A PASSION for crosswords is just a minor legacy of the war effort played by local Diana Learmonth. Diana was attached to the Melbourne-based fleet radio signals intelligence unit, which was a joint venture between Australia, the United States and the top secret British codebreaker unit based at Bletchley Park in England. Their task was to pick up messages and decipher the constantly changing codes the Japanese were using throughout the Asia and Pacific region. Her unit played a key role in the defence of the Pacific, and its greatest success came with the interception and decoding of a message that revealed the Japanese intentions in the Coral Sea and plans to invade Australia. Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL secretary David Gilroy said the code-breakers’ role in the Second World War was “monstrous”. “We were aware of all of the Japanese attack plans from 1943 onwards. And the Japanese were not aware that we were aware. It (cracking their attack plans) was a very significant step in the Second World War.
Diana first joined the WRENs at the age of 19. “I loved the WRENs. I just loved naval history and being in navy.” Despite having sketchy recollections of the actual selection process, she vividly remembers the locations of the codebreaking operations. No, quite frankly, I don’t remember the selection. “(In the WRENS) we went through an entry course at HMAS Lonsdale in Port Melbourne. “(The code-breaking base) was originally was in Queens Road, Melbourne, in a block of flats called Monterey. But then it was moved to Albert Park. “There were no maths tests, but we had a hell of a lot of geography to learn, I can tell you, about all of the islands north of Australia. “The work involved a lot of typing and reading letters. I was furious with my mother because she made me learn typing before I left school because I wanted to go into the WRENs straight away. But in the end it proved useful. “When we first went to this place, we dealt with teleprinters, lots paper. “We had to be very secretive, and we could not talk about it, and could
GROVE SERVICES Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Sub Branch will be conducting ANZAC Day commemoration services at the Cenotaph Ocean Grove and Community Hall Barwon Heads. Church Service April 22 9.30am. Form up at 9.15am Where: St Peters Anglican Church, Draper St. Dawn Service April 25 6.15am 6.05 am Assembly, The Cenotaph, Hodgson St
Diana Learmonth was recognised for her work with the allies World War Two code-breakers
not talk about it for several years after the war. After the war Diana got married and moved to New South Wales and then Wangaratta. She has now lived in Barwon Heads for 40 years. In that time she has served as president of the golf club and as district president. And she still enjoys solving a puzzle. “I’m mad on crosswords.” She says that ANZAC Day is: “most important.
“I used to march but I find that difficult now, but I go to service. “I’ve always found the RSL is important. My father served in two world wars. He went straight from school to France. British Prime Minister David Cameron sent a letter of commendation and a medal for her collaboration with the Bletchley Park unit. “We were thrilled. It was nice to be recognised..”
March and Service April 25 10am 9.45am form up at the Cenotaph, Hodgson St The Marchers will form up at 9.45am on the cnr of Presidents Ave and The Terrace. At 10am the March will then proceed down The Terrace to Hodgson St and turn left to the Cenotaph. The March will be accompanied by the Geelong RSL Pipes and Drums. The service will include a Catafalque and Flag Party from the 8th/7th Battalion Alpha Company.
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Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed continues to flourish with several new members joining recently and is now open three days per week. Monday and Tuesday 9am until 3pm and Wednesday 9am until 1pm at 17 Smithton Grove Ocean Grove in the Kingston Ocean Grove Shed that is kindly being provided to us rent free for around the next eighteen months. To raise funds we have been selling the items we make at the local Rotary market and we also held a sausage sizzle at Fagg’s Mitre 10 store.
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One of our members has written a book of poetry which is soon to be published and we will be selling this. If anyone wants to purchase any of our wooden toys or any other of our products we have a permanent display at the Shed . The public is welcome to attend during operating
hours to purchase them. If we haven’t got what you are looking for ask us as we may be able to make it for you. Two of our members have been offered places on a fishing trip organised by Bellarine Health and we are organising a trip to visit Ballarat East Men’s Shed in the near future. We continue to be supported by local businesses such as Fusion Cabinets, Ocean Grove Hire and South Coast Prefab with in-kind support. We have also been quite successful canvassing financial support from
other businesses in the area. We were recently the successful recipients of a couple of grants which enabled us to purchase some new machinery and safety gear to make working in the shed safer and easier, but now find we need to upgrade the electrical system to cope with them. Thanks to the Dove Opportunity Shop of the Ocean Grove Uniting Church for their most generous donation that will enable us to purchase an electrical test and tag unit and also to Ocean Grove Rotary
for giving us the gate donations from a recent market. The grant we got from the Victorian Government will enable us to train electrical test and taggers, first aiders and will enable us to organise a training session for all Men’s Sheds in our cluster on the implications of the changes to OH&S that will affect us in the near future. New members are always welcome and anybody who is interested can just turn up any time the shed is open.
State view - Lisa Neville MP New kinder facilities I was delighted to attend the official opening of the Ocean Grove and District Preschool facilities in the Avenue early last month (pictured right). The building and surrounds are very impressive and will cater well for the local community into the future. In 2010, I was pleased to announce funding of $200,000 toward the upgrading of this preschool as the increasing population meant the existing facilities were struggling to cater for the growing demand for preschool places. It is very satisfying to see this result and I congratulate the City of Greater Geelong and the preschool community for their hard work and
commitment to see this project through to completion. Local festivals Well done to all the Bellarine residents involved in the recent local festivals including the Wallington Strawberry Fair and the Apple Fair. These events take an enormous amount of passion, commitment and volunteer hours and all those involved should be congratulated not only for making these events such a success, but adding to the exciting calendar of events for which the Bellarine peninsula is renowned. Personal watercraft Readers of the Ocean Grove Voice would be interested to know that in Parliament I recently asked the Minister for Environment & Climate
Change to commit to consultation with the communities on the Bellarine on the best way to manage motorised PWC such as jet skis. This was as a result of constituents contacting me to complain about a number of incidents which included speeding and driving dangerously near swimmers. I believe that the proposals to separate motorised PWC from swimmers needs to be fully investigated to ensure the safety of swimmers while still enabling responsible PWC users to enjoy their recreation. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact my office if there are any issues I may be able to assist you with. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine 5248 3462
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Van Loons enters hall of fame
Matthew Hart and Heidi Martin celebrate Van Loon’s latest success.
VAN Loons Nursery has once again taken out the country’s top industry award. The Wallington nursery won the prestigious ‘Best
Large Garden Centre’ award at the 2012 Nursery and Garden Industry Awards at the Gold Coast at the end of last month. This is the third win
in a row for Van Loons, allowing them entry to the exclusive ‘Hall Of Fame’, a position held by only a handful of nurseries across Australia.
OCEAN Grove’s John Stevens has completed the Murray to Moyne cycling event to raise awareness for Type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed at 14, John has been living with the disease for 38 years. His team HypoActive cycled 520km over 24hrs last month raising money for their medically related charities. The group was formed
by fellow diabetic and professional Australian cyclist Monique Hanley. The group aims to educate all Type 1 diabetics on how to enjoy an active life and, “to live life to the full and stay healthy in doing so,” he said. John said the name suggests diabetics can embrace an active life once they understand their body’s reaction to prolonged
exercise. “We were told not to do excessive exercise for fear we would go into a hypoglycaemic coma. “It wasn’t until just a few years ago that I got into cycling, and have learnt to manage my disease with exercise, and am reaping the rewards,” he said. John said the team is made up entirely of Type 1 diabetics, their support
“We were overwhelmed with this achievement,” said Heidi Martin, one of the directors of Van Loons. “To be named again the Best Large Garden Centre in Australia amongst such a high calibre of competition is an honor.” Matthew Hart, also a director, attributed their success to the passionate and experienced staff at Van Loons. “The team at the nursery have a wealth of horticultural knowledge and they are all dedicated to making our customers gardens thrive. This award is a testament to them.” Van Loons also were finalists in the State Training Awards for
the industry. Director Matthew Hart praised their three apprentices,” The enthusiasm and passion shown by our apprentices reflects the effort they put into their training, well done girls.” Van Loons Nursery is an institution on the Bellarine Peninsula; established in 1965 it has gone from strength to strength. Heidi Martin said: “Being in the Hall of Fame means we can’t compete in the awards again until 2015. “However we will continue to improve and build our business so we will be better than ever for next time.”
Epic ride to raise awareness John Stevens and the HypoActive cycle team.
crew and Devo the group’s canine member, trained to sniff out anyone suffering Hypoglycaemia. HypoActive also have tandem bicycles allowing two vision impaired cyclists to participate.
John said the group is hoping to raise $500 individually and 15k collectively. To help them reach their goal all donations can be made at www.everydayhero. com.au/team_hypoactive_2.
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Melbourne Storm development officer Cameron Goschnick with Star of the Sea students.
Kids get rugby lesson OUR Lady Star of the Sea embraced a different code of footy recently when Melbourne Storm ran a three day skills clinic. Drawn away from AFL, teacher Mrs Nicole Maier said the program was a wonderful activity for the children, allowing them to experience something different. “Rugby’s not really the sport they play so it’s good
to break away from AFL and to learn something new,” she said. Cameron Goschnick, a Development Officer for Melbourne Storm, said it’s a great way for kids to learn about rugby. “We’re promoting the game of rugby in Victoria and letting kids know there are opportunities for them to play. We have a 10 week competition coming
up soon for juniors,” he said. “By generating awareness, kids can embrace the game and eventually maybe even represent their state in competition.” As the children ran drills and listened to new terminologies, Mrs Maier said it makes a huge difference having an expert in the field come
down. “It allows the kids contact with someone that’s actually involved in rugby,” she said. “My daughter said it’s just so good, as its different compared to the normal games of netball and football.” Information about rugby opportunities for juniors can be found at www. geelong.rugbynet.com.au.
OCEAN Grove’s Taylor Dow (pictured above) will be traveling to Perth this week to represent Victoria Country in the Australian U18 Basketball Championships. The St Ignatius student has been participating in the ‘Aspiring Supercats Program’ for the past two years. In the past three months, he has trained with the SEABL (South East Australian Basketball League) men’s team. According to head coach Jamie O’Loughlin, Taylor has adjusted very well to playing against the older guys. Taylor also plays in the Supercats U18 team in the VJBL and in the Basketball Geelong U18A competition. The championships take place between April 14-21.
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Appeal for tradie mentors Tradies are being urged to lend a little time and mentoring to students at Bellarine Secondary College.
BELLARINE Secondary College is looking for an experienced ex tradesman to join its weekly Hands on Learning programme. The Ocean Grove campus hosts the initiative where teacher Mr Stephen McEwan and student liaison officer Vala Kerrigan serve as mentors. The programme described online as an early intervention, is thought to significantly increase attendance and
the retention of students most at risk of becoming early school leavers. Students work on creative building projects that benefit the school and local community whilst developing confidence and a sense of personal achievement. Mr McEwan said that last year they had a volunteer ex tradesman who came into help. “He said the most rewarding thing for him was that he felt he learnt
just as much about the students as he taught them,” he said. “He saw the current generation of teenagers in a new light.” Mr McEwan said the tradesman’s decision to leave the program has opened the opportunity up for someone else that would enjoy watching the group develop and grow as individuals. “This year he has decided to join the grey nomads. This has left
a void as he was able to pass on many things to the students; both life and work skills,” he said. “It is an important link in the structure of Hands on Learning that this relationship with an experienced member of the community exists.” Mr McEwan said ideally they are looking for someone with some trade experience and good communication skills. “Someone who is able to pass on their knowledge
and wisdom to the next generation,” he said. There are currently 10 students in the programme with a sizeable waiting list with students renovating old change rooms on the school grounds. “This will become their meeting room,” he said. For more information please contact Stephen on mcewan.stephen.j@ edumail.vic.gov or at the school directly on 52 519 092.
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Ocean Grove Park volunteers installing the latest play equipment.
More play time at the park
OCEAN Grove Park Association volunteers have installed a 2.4 metre “Spring and Motion Boat”. The play equipment was chosen to meet the ever increasing demand for play adventure by, in particular, preschool children. Association President, Colin
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Atkins, said, “The two new pieces of play equipment just installed, together with all the necessary safety enhancements, such as soft fall, have been at a cost of almost $20,000, plus a substantial amount of time donated by Park volunteers who have undertaken the installations.”
Main Beach, Michele Mitten.
Park volunteers also purchased and installed a 3metre high climbing net in the play area just before Christmas. He said, “These recent enhancements of the Park for the community to enjoy have only been possible as a result of
the community’s support of the volunteer run events in the park, such as the Tranquility Fair and the biannual car boot sales, and, in this instance, a much appreciated COGG $1,000 Councillor Community Grant through Cllr. Jan. Farrell.”
River sunset, Elise Blach.
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Hands up to boost appeal Rotary help brigade comp’ team
Ocean Grove is well and truly on the map of great Good Friday Appeal fundraisers. This week the Mex (pictured right) and Ocean Grove Bowling will stage their regular events on Thursday and Friday. The CFA will also be doing rounds in the town with shaker tins.
OCEAN Grover’s will band together once more as they raise money for the Good Friday Appeal. Local businesses The Mex and The Ocean Grove Bowling Club are hoping to replicate previous success. Jodie Ninness, manager for The Mex, said she is hoping to raise as much money as possible during their Good Friday Eve auction. “We do a big auction in the bar and we’ve raised about $100,000 over the past 15 years,” she said.
“Local businesses really get behind us and offer support as well as our suppliers, they all donate if they can. We raised about $9000 last year.” “Anyone and everyone are welcome to come along on Thursday at 7.30pm and be part of a great night for a great cause,” she said. Functions co-ordinator Tegan Drever for The Ocean Grove Bowling Club said they are hoping to best the $10,000 raised by their Good Friday function last year. “We’re holding our
annual fish and chips dinner but with a few changes,” she said. “Hamper draws, seafood raffles and mini auctions alongside other entertainment will hopefully not only help make the night a success but also more enjoyable.” Tegan said it is a cause that management, staff and their valued members hold close to their hearts. “They donate their services for the night to make sure the event is as successful as possible in its fundraising endeavors,”
she said. “We collect for the Royal Children’s hospital but we also fundraise and donate to The Barwon Health Children’s Ward.” Michael Lewis, Chief Executive Officer for the OGBC said the beauty of The Good Friday Appeal is that every year you are shown where the donations have been distributed. “It’s a great feeling to see the difference a community can make when united through a common goal,” he said.
OCEAN Grove CFA Running team captain Peter Baxter was presented with a cheque for $934 from the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove at Rotary’s dinner meeting last week. Peter, in accepting the cheque, pointed out that the money was going to be a great boost to the CFA’s team’s ability to train and compete. “We will use the money to buy new ropes and hoses and other gear that we can use in preparing and entering the competitions we go in.” Peter is pictured above accepting the cheque from Rotary president Margaret Campbell. Mrs Campbell said “The Ocean Grove Rotary Club is really pleased to sponsor local organisations like this.”
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Fuel prices changing habits With petrol prices going up, will you have to change your driving habits? Reporter Jessica Grace hit the streets of Ocean Grove to pose the question.
Local government worker Shane Poulter, 53, from Ocean Grove Local Government said: “(I) already have. Sunday trips are gone. I drive a smaller car now compared to a bigger car.”
Student nurse Lisa Stent, 42, of Ocean Grove, said: “I don’t really have a choice either way as I go to University in Ballarat…It costs me a fortune.”
Kathryn Donaghey 65 Ocean Grove Retiree I have to drive to Melbourne weekly so I can’t get out of that but I always try and fill up when it’s cheapest.
Queensland swim teacher Gabrielle Kavanagh, 57, said: “Yes I have. I used to live out in the bush and I’ve had to relocate because the money for petrol I used to use up in a week now lasts a day. I’ve had to move so I can walk and drive to local shops.”
Jan Mc Gilvray, 67, from Ocean Grove, said: “No, as I don’t drive. I’ve never driven. I catch buses and walk; the bus drivers down here are just delightful.”
Barwon Heads assessor Neil Jones, 70, said: “Yeah I do a little bit. If it gets up to $2 that’s when it’ll hurt, I’ll have to put my prices up.”
Farm visits Homestead RESIDENTS at the Homestead in Wallington were treated to a visit from an animal farm last month. The Fun Farm 2 U visited the aged care centre and allowed for the animals to wander around freely. Some residents also took the chance to hold some of the animals.
“Our residents are very frail with many health care and mobility issues and this presents a problem with the ability to have contact with the outside community, being able to bring organisations etc to the residents makes them feel part of the wider community and not just someone in a care facility,” said Lifestyle Co-
ordinator Jacqui Marshall. The visit was between the Homestead and the Lakes Hostel with an hour available for each sit. “I feel that our residents would have been happy to have the whole visit to themselves and not wanting the animals to leave.
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Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Office open hours – Monday to Thursday 9am to 7pm and Friday 9am to 5pm
91 THE PARADE OCEAN GROVE YOUNG ADULTS 12-17 YEAR OLDS Drop In/Youth Group Friday from 20th April 6pm to 9pm During school term Cost: $5.00 per week in house activities, external excursions approx. $15.00
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Tuesday 4pm from 24th April Course Fee: $192.00 8x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $177.00 PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN Glee Club – Singing and Dancing Wednesday 4.30pm from 2nd May Course Fee: $92.00 8x1 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $77.00 Yoga Dance (5-10 year olds) Thursday 4.30pm from 3rd May Fee: $92.00 8x1 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $77.00 Kids art’sKool Monday 4pm from 23rd April (Grades 4 – 6) Wednesday 4pm from 2nd May (Grades 4 – 6) Thursday 4pm from 26th April (Grades 1 – 3) Course Fee: $192.00 8x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $177.00
weeks x 12 ½ hours (plus 80 hours of placement) on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 3.00pm Certificate III in Business Administration This course will run for approx.19 weeks x 12 hours on Monday and Fridays, 9am - 3pm starting in term 3. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre also offer the following courses. Register your interest by ringing the centre. • Certificate II and III in Information Technology • Certificate II and III in Hospitality • Certificate II and III in Retail • Certificate II in Business Administration • Certificate III in Education Support Workplace First Aid Level 2 This nationally accredited certificate is valid for 3 years. Friday 9am on 4th and 11th May or Saturday 16th and 23rd June Course Fee: $105.00 (funded) or $160.00 (Unfunded) OGNC Discount Card Fee: $90.00 (funded) or $150.00 (unfunded)
FOR PRESCHOOLERS
Workplace First Aid Level II Update Friday 9am on 4th May or Saturday 9am on 16th June Course Fee: $105.00 (funded) or $160.00 (Unfunded) OGNC Discount Card Fee: $90.00 (funded) or $150.00 (unfunded)
Music and Movement with Jo (2-3 year olds) Monday 9.15am from 16th April Course Fee: $110.00 10x¾ hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $95.00
CPR Update Friday 9am on 4th May or Saturday 9am on 16th June Course Fee: $75.00 1x3 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $60.00
Music and Movement with Jo (3-5 year olds) Monday 10.15am from 16th April Course Fee: $110.00 10x¾ hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $95.00
Anaphylaxis and Epi-Pen Training Monday 7pm on 14th May Course Fee: $80.00 1x2½ hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $65.00
NEW!! - Playgroup (0-5 year olds) Tuesday 9.30am from 17th April or Friday 9.30am from 20th April or Tuesday 1.30pm from 17th April Course Fee: $45.00 per child, for one day per week, $60.00 per child for two days per week. OGNC Discount Card Fee: $30.00 per child 3 Year Old Playgroup Tuesday 11.15am from 17th April Course Fee: $55.00 9x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $40.00 NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING Certificate III in Aged Care (CHC30208) and Home and Community Care (CHC30308) Information Session Monday 16th April at 10am Mondays and Tuesdays 9am – 3pm approx. 20 weeks x 12 hours Starting 9am on 23rd April 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. Expressions of interest are now being taken for the evening course commencing July 2012. Certificate III in Childrens Services This course will be running again in Term 3. This course will run approx. 19
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Training is also available at Drysdale 5253 1967 Computers for the Terrified! (Beginners) Tuesday 1pm from 1st May Wednesday 9.30am from or 2nd May Course Fee: $85.00 8x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $70.00 (funded)
Peace of Mind & Body Yoga Wednesday 9.30am from 18th April or Wednesday 6.30pm from 18th April Course Fee: $130.00 10x1½ hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $115.00
Computer Drop In Thursday 3pm from 19th April (by appoint only) Fee: Gold Coin per session 11x2 hour sessions
Pilates Thursday 6pm from 19th April Course Fee: $103.00 11x¾ hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $88.00
Introduction to Photoshop Monday 7pm from 21st May Course Fee: $95.00 4x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $80.00
Beginners Golf Thursday 10am from 19th April Course Fee: $90.00 5x1 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $75.00
Digital SLR Camera Course Monday 7pm from 23rd April Course Fee: $95.00 4x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $80.00
Golf Clinic Thursday 12noon on 17th May Course Fee: $50.00 1x1½ hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $35.00
NEW!! - Desktop Publishing Wednesday 1pm from 2nd May Course Fee: $162.00 8x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $147.00
NEW!! - Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage Wednesdays 1.00, 1.45, 2.30 or 3.15pm from 18th April (fortnightly) Course Fee: $50.00 per 30 min session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $35.00
Creating Web Pages Thursday 7pm from 26th April Course Fee: $162.00 8x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $147.00 Creating Web Pages II Thursday 9.30am from 26th April Course Fee: $199.00 10x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $184.00
NEW!! - Blogs, Facebook and
Social Media Thursday 12.30pm from 26th April Course Fee: $162.00 8x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $147.00
Basic Food Safety (Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures) Saturday 9am on 19th May Course Fee: $100.00 1x7 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $85.00(funded) RTO: Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Inc.
NEW!! - Skype
COMPUTER CLASSES The International Computer Driving Licence (Beginners Computers) This course is designed for the beginner computer user who would like to return to the workforce, run a business from home or extend their knowledge in computers. It is an internationally accredited course and would suit anyone looking for work overseas. Be one of the first in Australia to receive this certificate funded by ACFE - Book now! Wednesday 9am from 18th April Course Fee: $115 10x2½ hr sessiosns OGNC Discount Card Fee: $100
Yoga Tuesday 6pm from 17th April or Tuesday 7.30pm from 17th April Course Fee: $141.00 11x1½ hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $126.50
Computers for the Not-SoTerrified! (Intermediate computers) Wednesday 6.30pm from 2nd May Course Fee: $105.00 8x2½ hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $90.00 (funded)
Emergency Asthma Management Monday 7pm on 21st May Course Fee: $80.00 1x2½ hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $65.00
Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate Monday 6pm on 7th May or Monday 6pm on 4th June Course Fee: $65.00 1x4 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $50.00
Tuesday 9.30am from 17th April Course Fee: $100.00 3x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $85.00
Thursday 7pm on 28th June Course Fee: $40.00 1x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $25.00 How to Sell on EBay Tuesday 7pm from 17th April Course Fee: $101.00 3x2 ½ hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $86.00
NEW!! - Beginning Excel Tuesday 7pm from 8th May Course Fee: $89.00 4x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $74.00 NEW!! - Intermediate Excel
Tuesday 7pm from 5th June Course Fee: $89.00 4x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $74.00 eBay Review Thursday 7pm on 21st June Course Fee: $40.00 1x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $25.00 HEALTH & WELLBEING
Core Strength Class Tuesday 9.00am from 17th April Course Fee: $10.00 per week OGNC Discount Card Fee: $7.00 per week Tummy, Hips & Thighs Circuit Thursday 9.00am from 19th April Course Fee: $10.00 per week OGNC Discount Card Fee: $7.00 per week Gentle, Low Impact Exercise Monday 11.15am from 16th April Course Fee: $10.00 per week OGNC Discount Card Fee: $7.00 per week “Mood” Support Group Thursday 10am from 19th April Course Fee: $3.50 per week OGNC Discount Card Fee: $2.00 per week Blood Group Diet for Health and Wellbeing Wednesday 1pm on 9th May or Thursday 7pm on 10th May Course Fee: $43.00 1x2 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $28.00 Common Toxic Chemicals Making You Sick Wednesday 1pm on 23rd May or Thursday 7pm on 24th May Course Fee: $43.00 1x2 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $28.00 Focus on Organics for Health and Wellbeing Wednesday 1pm on 6th June or Thursday 7pm on 7th June Course Fee: $43.00 1x2 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $28.00 Vegetarian Cooking for Health and Wellbeing Friday 12noon on 22nd June Course Fee: $45.00 1x3 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $33.00
Heart Foundation Walking Group Tuesday 9am from 17th April Fee: Free 11x1 hour sessions
Heavenly Facials Wednesday 1pm on 20th June or Thursday 7pm on 21st June Course Fee: $45.00 1x2 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $33.00
Beginners Surfing for Women
Ocean Grove & Barwon Heads
Breast Cancer Support Group Saturday 10am from 28th April (Meeting 4th Saturday of every month) Discount Fee: $2 per session Course Fee: $5 Facilitator: Margery Boyce ARTS AND CRAFTS
NEW!! - Make a Scarf the Wet Felting Way Saturday 10am on 28th April or Saturday 10am on 19th May Course Fee: $58.00 1x3 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $43.00 Mixed Media / Acrylic Painting Thursday 1pm from 3rd May Course Fee: $165.00 6x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $150.00
Monday 1pm from 16th April Course Fee: $3.50 per week x 8 sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $2.00 per week U3A Geelong Inc (University of the Third Age) Reading Shakespeare Thursday 1.30pm (fortnightly) from 26th April Tutor: Kay Schapper (All enquiries to U3A on 5244 5114) Visitors welcome! Chess Group Tuesday 7pm from 17th April Course Fee: $3.50 per session 11x2 hours OGNC Discount Card Fee: $2.00 per session LANGUAGES
NEW!! - Drawing / Illustration Wednesday 1pm from 2nd May Course Fee: $165.00 6x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $150.00
French Beginners II Monday 12noon from 16th April Course Fee: $187.50 10x 1½ hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $172.50
Scrapbooking Workshops Saturday 1pm on 28th April and / or Saturday 1pm on 2nd June and / or Saturday 1pm on 30th June Course Fee: $25 for each 1x4 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $10 for each
Italian Beginners II Monday 4.30pm from 16th April Course Fee: $187.50 10x 1½ hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $172.50
UFOs (Unfinished Objects) Monday 9.30am from 16th April Course Fee: $3.50 per week 10x2½ hour Discount Fee: $2.50 per week GENERAL INTEREST
NEW!! - Declutter your Way to a New Life Saturday 10am on 26th May Course Fee: $45.00 1x2 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $30.00 Social Morning Tea The first Tuesday of every month at 10am starting on 1st of May. Fee: $2.00 OGNC Discount Card Fee: $1.00
NEW!! - Art for Amateurs
Wednesday 6.30pm from 2nd May Course Fee: $121.00 8x 1½ hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $96.00
NEW!! - Beangala Voices Do you love to sing? Come along once a month & enjoy finding your own voice. Learn to sing acapella & harmony whilst relaxing & having fun exploring the voice as an instrument. Saturday 1.30pm on 28th April Course Fee: $27.00 per 1½ hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $12.00 NEW!! - Maths for Supportive Parents Thursday 7.15pm from 10th May Course Fee: $55.00 2x2hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $40.00 NEW!! - Be your Best Self Friday 2pm from 27th April Course Fee: $199.00 8x 1 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $184.00 Book Club This group meets every fourth Monday of every month at 7.30pm, starting back on Monday 23rd April. New members welcome! Mahjong Monday 1.30pm from 16th April Course Fee: $3.50 per week x 10 sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $2.00 per week Scrabble
Intermediate German Monday 9am from 16th April date Course Fee: $187.50 10x 1½ hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $172.50 Intermediate French Monday 10.30am from 16th April Course Fee: $187.50 10x1½ hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $172.50 Intermediate Italian Monday 1.30pm from 16th April Course Fee: $187.50 10x 1½ hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $172.50 Advanced Italian Monday 3pm from 16th April Course Fee: $187.50 10x1½ hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $172.50 COOKING CLASSES
NEW!! - Introduction to Cupcakes Monday 6.30pm on 30th April Course Fee: $59.00 1x3 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $46.00 NEW!! - Mouth Watering Macaroons Monday 6.30pm on 28th May Course Fee: $69.00 1x3 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $54.00 Secrets of Chocolate Making Monday 6.30pm on 18th June Course Fee: $69.00 1x3 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $54.00 Vegetarian Cooking for Health and Wellbeing Friday 12noon on 22nd June Course Fee: $45.00 1x3 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $33.00
We are holding Free Hearing Screenings that will be conducted by Australian Hearing for pensioners and veterans on 26th April from 1.30pm, bookings are essential.
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grove news
Studios throw it open SUN, music, great people, awesome bands with an ocean breeze created a rocking atmosphere at GreenMan Rehearsal Studios open day on Saturday. The studios on Grubb Road, Ocean Grove, threw open its doors to showcase the facilities that are now being used by a growing number of
Dog Gone South.
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The crowd enjoying the live music during the Green Room Rehearsal Studios open day.
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: the Devonport Poultry Club played their first live show.
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local bands and performers. Greenman Rehearsal Studios would like to thank all the musicians who performed, those who helped make the day a huge success and special thanks to Rick Webb and Kevin Downey and all the punters who came along and supported the day.
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environment
Algae still an issue
White-plumed Honeyeater at Blue Waters Lake.
Native canary on the lake NATURE Watch this week concerns the Whiteplumed Honeyeater, which is also known as the Native Canary, Chickowee, Greenie, Linnet, Ringeye and Ringneck. This bird was photographed at Blue Waters Lake. They are difficult to photograph because they are seldom still, as they move from tree to tree. They are observed either singly, in pairs or in flocks. The White Plumed Honeyeater is a mediumsized honeyeater (@19cms) which is yellowish-olive
to grey above, and pale brown-grey below. The bird has a yellowish head with a distinctive white neck-plume underneath, which gives the bird its name. The males are slightly larger but the sexes are otherwise similar. Young White-Plumed Honeyeaters have a pinkish orange beak that changes to black in adult birds. The beak has a slight downcurve. The White-plumed Honeyeater is found everywhere in Australia except in tropical Cape
York, Tasmania, and in the most arid areas. They are found in forests, wetlands and woodlands where water is available; they are most common in areas where gum trees are plentiful near water courses. These Honeyeaters are also found in available bushland in urban areas, such as parks and gardens (as in the eucalypts around Blue Waters Lake). Honeyeaters feed on nectar and insects. The White- Plumed Honeyeater constructs a small cup nest from grass and spider webs, lined with
wool, hair or feathers. The monthly meeting of the local bird enthusiasts group, Bellarine Birdlife, is to be held on April 2 at Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre at 7.30pm. Outings include a trip to Serendip Sanctuary on April 4 and an excursion to You Yangs on April 22. If you would like any further information about Bellarine Birdlife, please contact Miles Charlesworth on 52531782. By Jennifer Carr.
RECENT water tests show blue-green algae levels are still fluctuating in Lake Connewarre and the lower Barwon River estuary as the bloom breaks down. Parks Victoria Acting Chief Ranger Geelong Peter Livitsanis confirmed that regular monitoring will continue and signs will remain in place into the school holidays and over Easter. “A blue-green algae bloom is most toxic when the cellular matter is breaking down,” he said. “Therefore readings must be consistently below the safe recreational levels before we can say the bloom is over.” Mr Livitsanis said blue-green algal blooms are naturallyoccurring events that are unpredictable. Health, safety and fishing advice is available from the DSE Customer Service Centre (call 136 186), the DSE website www.water.vic.gov.au.
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voice news
Agents on a roll at friendly games REAL estate agents RT Edgar took out the 14th annual Community Bowls competition at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club last week. The team of Peter Amezdroz, Ian Friend, Alex Boyle and Ben Friend lifted the Ocean Grove Voice Perpetual Trophy after finishing undefeated during the four-week competition. The RT Edgar team defeated an Ocean Grove Tennis Club team in an exciting final night. Other teams in the play offs were Surfside Tyre Centre, Ocean Grove All Makes, Barwon Heads Tennis Club and FGW
Builders who all entered the final night as undefeated teams. The competition was enjoyed by 42 teams and IGA Barwon Heads, Angove Wines, Frank O’Brien Vietnam Tours and Rod Swan are thanked for donating prizes throughout the competition. The chef and kitchen staff are also thanked for the enjoyable meals served each night to all the players in less than half an hour. The participants have voted for the present format to continue in 2013 as they all enjoyed the night’s bowls, socialising and good fun.
COMMUNITY CHAMPS: Ocean Grove Bowling Club’s John McConville with RT Edgar’s team Ian Friend, Alex Boyle and Ben Friend, and inset above Peter Amezdroz
Pictures from the final night: the community bowls competition is famous for it friendliness and fun.
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SENIOR Round 1 Sat 7/Apr Ocean Grove vs Drysdale
Round 6 Sat 12/May Anglesea vs Ocean Grove
Round 2 Sat 14/Apr Modewarre vs Ocean Grove
Round 7 Sat 19/May Ocean Grove vs Portarlingto
Round 3 Sat 21/Apr Ocean Grove vs Geelong Amateur
Round 8 Sat 2/Jun Ocean Grove vs Queenscliff
Round 4 Sat 28/Apr Newcomb Power vs Ocean Grove Round 5 Sat 5/May Barwon Heads vs Ocean Grove
Round 9 Sat 9/Jun Ocean Grove vs Torquay Round 10 Sat 16/Jun Drysdale vs Ocean Grove
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Round 11 Sat 23/Jun Ocean Grove vs Modewarre
Round 16 Sat 4/Aug Ocean Grove vs Anglesea
Round 12 Sat 30/Jun Geelong Amateur vs Ocean Grove
Round 17 Sat 11/Aug Queenscliff vs Ocean Grove
Round 13 Sat 14/Jul Ocean Grove vs Newcomb Power Round 14 Sat 21/Jul Ocean Grove vs Barwon Heads Round 15 Sat 28/Jul Portarlington vs Ocean Grove
Round 18 Sat 18/Aug Torquay vs Ocean Grove
Finals
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Pirates ahoy
AHOY there mateys’, those lovable rascals the Scion Pirates are back at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop this Friday after travelling the high seas’ searching for those elusive ditties they have become famous for. Join Dashing Dave, daring Dougie, chris cross Chris, Wayfaring Wayne and the terrible Tims’ for a night of rhythm and sooth, something for your mind and your body. This Friday from 8pm (April 6), be there or we’re coming to get you!!
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Backstage gig for Grovers OCEAN Grovers Dawn Deale, Anne Powell and Maureen and Bryan Eaton are playing major roles in Geelong Repertory’s production of the celebrated Irish play “Dancing at Lughnasa”. For a change the Grovers are not on stage, but are essential never the less. Dawn is wardrobe mistress, Anne helps with props and is Stage Manager, Maureen is producing the show and Bryan, the President of Repertory, takes cast photographs, looks after publicity and coaches the actors in a Northern Irish brogue. The play is autobiographical and written by Brian Friel, one of Ireland’s most famous playwrights. It is set in 1936 in the home of the five Munday sisters in a village in County Donegal. None of the sisters are married, although one has a son Michael, whose father Gerry Evans is a likeable but irresponsible
Welshman. The story is told from Michael’s perspective. It is a time of change in Ireland with the advent of radio and urban factories drawing workers from cottage industries, but memories of pagan festivals such as Lughnasa (the harvest festival) linger. The return of the sisters’ missionary brother from Uganda and his acceptance of pagan rites observed there, highlight the clash of modern and ancient, Christian and pagan, familiar and foreign. Replete with humour and pathos, this is an exhilarating play that has captured audiences worldwide. It is directed by Jacqui Connor. The show runs from April 13-28 at the Woodbin Theatre in Coronation Street, West Geelong and stars some of Rep’s most talented actors. Tickets are available at The Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) at 5225 1200 and www.gpac.org.au. Steven Georgiadis as Gerry Evans.
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Linford on show at Rotary art show LOCAL renowned artist Bill Linford exhibited his works at the Camberwell Rotary Art Show last weekend. Painting daily from his studio in Ocean Grove Linford said he was excited to have had the opportunity. His art work has been used for the second year running on the official invite sent out to past patrons, and in Herald Sun advertisements for the event. Linford said his lack of training had benefited him. “People look at my work and say he hasn’t had training he can’t be as good as other people, then others say he hasn’t had training and he’s fantastic,” he said. “You start getting a bit more recognition. People look at your work rather than your credentials.” Despite rewards and prizes of up to $20,000 Linford said it is not about winning. “If you sell a painting that’s a bonus, you don’t actually go in it to win,” he said.
“It’s just actually getting your work out into major shows. That’s what it’s all about.” Linford was invited recently to be published in the United States a feat he said was unbelieviable. “If you had of said that to me a couple of years ago I would’ve said you’re kidding,” he said. Drawing on everybody and everything as inspiration for his work Linford said his strong background in community development and youth work provides plenty of material. “In that line of work you learn to read people and then you put it on canvas. There’s a message in everything I do,” he said. When asked if his mood is reflective in his work Linford laughed and said his wife thinks so. “That’s what she says. Obviously I don’t agree of course though, as I’m perfect in every way.”
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Mobbs meets Chris Canning If you have been checking out some local music lately you would have no doubt seen and heard Chris Canning. Chris is an amazing harmonica player, and is one of the most sought after muso’s in Ocean Grove. I’ve seen him pop up in a heap of bands and combos, now let’s learn more about this great local musician. Props to Perren Mortimer for the photo. What instruments can you play? Sax, harmonica, keys, some guitar, penny whistle, and really bad percussion. How long have you been playing the harmonica? About 25 yrs How many different harps do you own? I carry a set of about 20 with me to gigs but have had hundreds in varying states of disrepair. What’s the hardest thing about learning to play the harmonica? Learning to play softly. That is where the tone is. Do you have a fave harp player? Willam Clarke. Or is it Taj Mahal? Perhaps Sonny Terry. Tell us about the three bands you are currently in? The three bands I am in are: a) Red Moon Juke - This is where I get to let it all hang out. I share the singing with BBQ Dave and play sax, keys, harp and whistle. I am heavily involved with
the arrangement and song-writing there. Love it. It is a style I like to call ‘Jump in the Swamp’. Very bluesy. b) Dog Gone South is an upbeat acoustic blues trio with Dave Dorman and Greg Southall. I just play harp which is a challenge to make each song different from the last. Always a fun gig. c) Farquarhason - well you have to see FQ live to understand what it’s all about. Stew Guthrie vocals and song-writing, Kevin Pastiche on guitar, Scotty McCutcheon on drums. Greg Southall on bass and I play sax, harp, and keys. Very proud of the CD we’re recording. Genre hopping, anything goes, fun. Is it hard playing in so many bands and doing different songs? You just have to understand whose sandpit you are in for each band and try not to step on their vision while injecting a little of your own flavour. Enough mixed metaphors here? Do you have a fave OG muso/band ? I have followed Chris Wilson for many years for obvious reasons. I have a great deal of respect for The Rustys. But after some thought my answer surprised me. The person I have enjoyed playing with the most is Amelia Taylor from Conscious Monster on bass. Just something about her approach. Great feel.
I guess carting around a harmonica beats lugging a guitar or drum-kit about? By the time I set up my harp amp, my two keyboards, tune my sax and remind myself which band I’m in, everyone’s gone home. Do you remember the moment when you decided music was for you? No...I do remember snippets of radio songs from when I was very young. One of the earliest was ‘Joanne’ by Mike Nesmith, I think. And ‘Mammy Blue’ by Joel Dayde. Melody, always melody. If you could play with anyone on the planet, who would it be? Taj Mahal, Tom Waits or perhaps Beck Hansen. If Louis Jordan could be brought back I would really appreciate it. Guitar players, drummers and singers like to think they can pick up girls, do harmonica players score? You are joking right? We look like possessed fools when playing. Very odd. We can only watch from the sidelines and keep score. Luckily I play sax too. Mobbsy can be heard on BayFM Monday to Friday 4-8pm mobbs@bayfm.com. au www.bayfm.com.au www.facebook.com/ peter.mobbs
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music/live events
The Mex Ocean Grove Good Friday Eve Auction in Bar Thursday 5th from 8pm * Piping Hot Chicken Shop. Phone 5255 1566. - Friday April 6, 8pm: Scion Pirates residency. - Friday April 13, 8pm. The Hornets. • Ocean Grove Hotel. 175 Bonnyvale Road. Phone 5255 1122. Sunday Session from 3pm – Off the Hook • Ocean Grove Bowling Club – Club Grove. 18 The Terrace, phone 5255 1540 - Sundays in Leleans Bistro. Live music and wine & cheese tastings. 3-5pm. - • 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. May 6th Open Mic for Youth U/18 with Jill Meehan first Sunday of the month Barwon heads bistro. All young performers welcome/ soloists/ dancers/ bands. Phone 0431 606 476 to get on the program.
what’s ON
Ocean Grove Toy Library Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way The Parks Estate Open to All families and Grandparents on the Bellarine. Borrow from a huge range of quality, fund and educational toys for children 6 months to 6 years. Saturday 10-11 am Tuesday 7.30830pm www.oceangrovetoylibrary. org.au *Potato Shed, 41 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale. Phone: 5251 1998 -- Shellie’s Story. Performance and workshop with award-winning Aboriginal singer/songwriter, Shellie Morris. Monday April 16, 11am. Students $14. *Queenscliff- Point Lonsdale Uniting Church. Crn Hesse & Stokes streets, Queenscliff. http:// www.unitingqueenscliff.org.au * Barwon Heads Film Society. Barwon Heads Community Hall, Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads. Last Thursday of the month, February to November. Film starts 7.45pm. Phone 5254 1139 - Thursday April 26: The Salt of Life. Thursday May 24 The Wave Ocean Grove Baptist Church May24th ‘The Biggest Morning Tea” The Wave, Cnr Wallington Rd and Lake Avenue, Ocean Grove at 10am until 12 noon Includes silent auctions,
fashion parade, entertainment, competitions and morning tea (This year’s theme is tea by the sea)
get active
Sheep Wash Classic Fun Run April 7 Easter Saturday 8km course $25 4km walk/run $10 www.sheepwashclassic.com.au *Ocean Grove Calisthenics. Classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone 0438 055 679. • Functional Exercises to Music for Older Adults. Mondays 9.15am – Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Wednesdays 9:30am – Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone 5255 1335. • Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance: Tuesdays 7.45-10pm. Marcus Hill Hall, corner Banks Road and Bellarine Highway. Phone 5251 3393. • Line Dancing: Wednesdays 1-3pm and Mondays 7-8.30pm. Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone 0413 690 597. • Life Activities Club Geelong Inc weekly Tea Dance every Thursday afternoon 2:30-4.30pm Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Road, Belmont. $5, all welcome. Enquiries 5251 3529. • Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch.
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Classes for all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920
food/wine
• Leura Park Estate – Sensational wines and food available. Live music every Sunday 12.30 to 4.30pm. 1400 Portarlington Road, Drysdale, phone 5253 3180. • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate – New release wines, gourmet platters and classic car display, open weekends and public holidays 11am to 5pm. 225 Swan Bay Road, Wallington. Phone 5250 5760
markets &fairs
Saturay April 14 - Ocean Grove Park car boot sale from 8.30am to12.30pm. Sites are $15. To book please telephone 52552302
• Sunday April 8th – Point Lonsdale Market. 9am to 2pm. Point Lonsdale Primary School. • Sunday 21st April - Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market. 9am to 1pm. Ocean Grove Park, Presidents Avenue. • Sunday April 15th – Drysdale Community Market. 9.30am to 1.30pm. Drysdale Recreation Reserve. • Sunday April 15th -Queenscliff Farmers’ Market- 9am to 1pm. Queenscliff Harbour, Queenscliff April 21
– Queenscliff Community Market. 9am to 2pm. Lower Princess Park, Queenscliff. April 29 – Portarlington Community Market. 9am to 2pm, Parkes Hall, Newcombe Street, Portarlington • Saturday April 29 – Barwon Heads Market. 9am to 1pm, Barwon Heads Community Hall, Hitchcock Avenue. • Saturday April 21 – Ocean Grove Community Market. 9am to 1pm. Kingston Park, Ocean Grove.
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 April 18th www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au
family fun
• Ocean Grove Toy Library. Borrow a range of toys for children aged six months to six years, open to all families on the Bellarine. Saturdays 1011am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm at 19 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove. Have your event included in What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@oceangrovevoice.com
Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 3pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Bellarine Secondary College. Phone 0409 545 929. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, NEW MEETING TIME 2pm at St Peter’s Church 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.
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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grove news
Pupils power the way OCEAN Grove primary school students pedalled for power when they completed a human energy challenge earlier this month. The Grade 4 students took on the 5 and 6’s on specially modified bikes which use energy generated to power an electrical toaster.
Anthony Mangelsdorf from the Barwon Heads Sustainable Energy group hired the bikes from Future Spark, a Melbourne company. As the students pedal the watts generated appear on a big screen, “on average a plasma TV uses 47watts to watch for an hour,” he said.
After 20 minutes of intensive cycling the students and teachers amassed 21 watts and as 12yr old community captain Lincoln Clark said it has a valuable lesson, “it teaches people how much human energy is required to power a simple device.” Mr. Mangelsdorf said
it is a brilliant way to combine fitness, bike riding and sustainable energy in a fun interactive way, “it’s important to highlight how much energy goes into running an appliance and create a little more awareness,” he said. Ocean Grove Grade 4 teacher Kerryn Skuza said
such exercises are really important, “it makes the kids aware that we need to find alternative energy,” she said. As Lincoln thanked Mr. Mangelsdorf for bringing in the bikes he said it is so important to know how much energy we use and to think about renewable energy.
Voice on holiday
Ocean Grove Primary School students take the human energy challenge - generating power on bikes.
The Voice took in some island paradise last month. Paul Fletcher and Paul Bretherton are pictured on Papatura Island in the Solomon Islands in mid March.
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Welcome to the Voice automotive feature. Simplifying all things car related whilst connecting you to professionals and renowned local automotive experts. From purchasing, running and the maintenance of your vehicle The Voice auto feature has it covered. The RACV states that the most important features of your car are the tyres, controlling the vehicles acceleration, braking and cornering forces. For those unfamiliar with choosing the right tyres for your car, locating the tyre placard, addressing your style of driving and subsequently choosing tyres most suited, let Surfside Tyres do it for you. Surfside Tyres experts advise you on all aspects tyre related to help you maintain and prolong the life of your tyres, with a massive range at competitive price points. Ocean Grove Service Centre specialises in new vehicle logbook servicing (without endangering your
manufacturer’s warranty), freeing you from the hassle of returning to the dealership. They offer competitive prices in auto repairs, car parts and servicing. Gardiner Automotive specialises in auto repairs, blue slips, car breaks and clutch. A Blue slip is a safety inspection report for unregistered vehicles. Proving the vehicle is roadworthy whilst making sure the car meets design and identity standards. If you have a European car in need of a service, why travel to Geelong? Drysdale Motors offer factory trained technicians in European vehicles. Repco authorized service, nationwide warranty and
pickup and delivery over the Bellarine Peninsula this really is your one stop service centre. Bellarine Auto Service takes pride in offering clients personalised and friendly service at all times. Ensuring their technicians and mechanics are kept up to date with modern vehicle repair methods, with a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models. Drysdale Auto Electrics provides services for cars, trucks, caravans, boats and accessories. They are experts in the installation of new electrical components and the maintenance and repair of existing electrical components. Continued page 28
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Mike Hanneysee Car Sales in South Geelong has been selling cars for over 47 years. With a wide range of vehicles all RACV approved, individually tailored payment plans and a team of experts the purchasing of a new car has never been easier. East Coast Auto Detailers have everything you need for the maintenance and upgrade of your car’s interior. Cloth, leather seats, carpets and engines cleaned.
Cut and polish interiors rejuvenated, free quotes, all at reasonable rates. With gift vouchers available this would make the perfect gift for a car lover. You will feel and smell the difference. Parts 4 Automotive is an independent parts store selling car parts and everything you need for your car. From paint, engines, polish, mats, seat covers, pistons if you need it they’ll have it and at reasonable rates. Continued page 30.
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Peninsula Collision Repairs offers a friendly professional service for all repairs to damaged vehicles. A manufacturer guarantee allows peace of mind throughout the restoration of your car. As a repairer for all major insurance companies with loan cars available subject to conditions, Peninsula Collision repairs will get you back and running in no time.
Sheen Panel Service in Ocean Grove offers a free loan car and pick-up and delivery for you as your car is repaired. Managing the process from start to finish, the team will ensure an end result which reflects their commitment to quality and service. Auto Pro, your parts professionals in Drysdale, is locally owned and its services include wiper blade and seat
cover fitting. They offer Spare parts, accessories, licensed products and gifts, in car entertainment and audio. Finally to maintain the exterior of your car Splish Splash Car Wash off Grubb Road in Ocean Grove offers a touch free automatic car wash with a scratch free guarantee. The final product helping to protect your car against the elements.
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voice sport
Two Champs for Storm Under 18 Girls Champs at Bendigo The under 18 girls have taken out their division at Bendigo on the weekend. What makes this so impressive is that we don’t actually have an under girls 18 side. The girls were selected from within our domestic program and defied the odds without any training to come home with the title. Led by home grown players Bree Matthews and Alison Marsh the girls got better each game and did not disappoint when the finals arrived. Having defeating Echuca in the opening game the girls looked less than impressive in the following going down to Korumburra by 13points. But then the girls turned it on defeating Swan Hill on Sunday
CHAMPIONS: Storm under16 Boys. morning to progress to a semi against the undefeated Maffra. The Bellarine girls led from start to finish to book their spot in the grand final against Warragul. Bellarine girls went out to a 8-0 start and never looked back getting up by 19 points. Team - Bree Matthews,Alison Marsh, Shaylee Habgood, Sarah Torpy, Kira Stokes, Laura Ellis, Ellen Parker and Coached by Brendon Matthews Under 16 Boys Champs at Bendigo
CHAMPIONS: Storm under18 Girls. Congratulations to the U16 boys Bellarine Storm team who took out first place at the Country Champs. The grand final was a nail biting affair, going into overtime when the scores were tied at full time. The Bellarine boys eventually came out on top by a point against Echuca.
Junior basketball finals
U12 winners: Eagles.
U14 Div 1 winners: Thunder.
U16 winners: Surfside.
U14 Div 2 winners: Bongos.
Junior tennis presentations
Ocean Grove Tennis Club junior champs and grand final winners. Above, Highest Aggregate Jarryd Proctor and Caitlyn Lennon, right, David Franks presents the Julie Golightly Sportsmanship Award to Eloise Puatti. Pictured right Section 9 grand final winning boys, bottom right, section 14 mixed grand final winners and below Section 2 grand final winners.
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The Voice Business Directory CLEANING SERVICES
ACCOMMODATION
Barwon Grove Holiday Rentals 0412 102145 Bells By The Beach Holiday House 0403 221737 Big 4 Bellarine Holiday Park 5251 5744 Portarlington Beach Motel 5259 3801
Bellarine Cleaning & Provisioning 0402 607262 Bizzy Barker 0414 583708 Mazza’s Way-to-Clean 0418 429 438 Mojo’s Cleaning Services 0432 505692
AGED CARE
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Seaviews Manor TLC Aged Care
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ANTENNAS
Able Antenna Service Lonsdale Antennas Point Lonsdale Television
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ARCHITECTS
Collier and Reid Architects de Atelier Architects
5255 1811 5255 3378
ART GALLERIES
Asiz Art Gallery & Studio 0402 317531 Direct Carving Sculpture Workshop 0419 006959
AUDIO EQUIPMENT & REPAIRS Bellarine Audio
5256 3732
AUTOMOTIVE
Andersons Auto Care Bellarine Auto Services Drysdale Smash Repairs Gardiner Automotive Ocean Grove Automotive (RACV) Parts 4 Automotive Peninsula Collision Repairs Sheen Panel Service
BABY AND CHILD Geelong Nannies Let Em Loose Sandi’s Spot
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BANKS
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BEAUTY SALONS
Beauty by Sarah Blue Bay Beauty Dream Spa & Beauty Studio 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
5255 2034
BUILDING DESIGNERS Le Maistre Michael Higgins Building Design
5255 1309 5255 3355
BUILDERS & NEW HOMES Beechmore Building Solutions Coastyle Building Solutions Duncan Pascoe Builders Geelong Homes Heyward Constructions Hotondo Homes Howard Hughes Builder Taragin Homes
BUTCHERS
Ocean Grove Quality Butchers Pretty’s Prime Cuts
5250 4638 0418 332081 0417 524143 5222 5522 0412 121906 5255 3556 0418 320967 5258 1225 5255 1471 5256 2720
CAKE DECORATORS CARPENTRY/MAINTENANCE
Bellarine Landscapes & Carpentry 0432 805432 Dream Maker Constructions 0409 700229 Moore Carpentry & Bld Maint 0411 061556 Carpet Cleaners Geelong
0414 408528
Graham Coates Carpet Cleaning Service 0408 526997
Stanley Steamer Carpet Cleaners 0428 520525
CARPET SUPPLIED/LAYING/REPAIRS Kim Brasier’s Carpet Services
CATERING
Bar Deli on the Run Bellarine Catering
CHIMNEY SWEEPS A1 Chimney Sweep
COMPUTER SALES & REPAIRS
CONCRETING Creecys Concreting
0418 376820
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0411 416 384 0413 967 051 0401 560 763 0414 525392
CONVEYANCING Sargeants Conveyancing Surfside Conveyancing Vines Conveyancing
5221 7411 5255 5556 5255 4480
DELICATESSEN The Olive Pit
5255 1511
DEMOLITION
Melbourne Demolitions VIC
0422 564 878
DENTISTS
Dr Alastair McCallum Ocean Grove Dental Clinic
5255 2584 5255 5282
DISABILITY EQUIPMENT Geelong Wheelchairs Scoot Mobility Scooters
5244 0844 0427 313771
DRESSMAKING Alterations and Repairs
5256 1633
ELECTRICIANS
Brendon Brice Electrical Craig Stevens Electrical Contr’s I&S Ransom Electrical Modern Spark Oaten Electrical
0416 165855 0412 518400 0418 336670 0419 888277 0402 637781
ENGINEERING
Laker Engineering Ocean Grove Engineering
5258 1777 5255 5922
ENGRAVING
Ian Pattison Jewellers
5255 2019
ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC Haze Music Booking Agents
www.hazemusic.com.au
FENCING
Bellarine Timber & Fencing Jim’s Fencing Just Paling Fences Know A Fence Portarlington Fencing Coastal Business Services Core Financial Planning Lighthouse Business Services Roche Accounting WHK Accountants
0413 580990 131 546 0407 694422 0409 222112 0416 206696 0418 188847 5255 9555 0407 835256 5256 2764 5255 5077 5253 1855 5255 2212
Sand-It Floor Sanding & Polishing
0409 359667
FLORISTS
Beachside Blooms Divine Boutique - Queenscliff
5255 3030 5258 4170
FUNERAL DIRECTORS Bellarine Memories
5255 5500
Tuckers Funeral & Bereavement Service 5221 4788
0414 607453 0438 231799
GARDEN & HOME MAINTENANCE Blooming Branches Creecy’s Excavating Hey Mr Mowing Man Lasty’s Property Maintenance & Renovations
Ruby’s Mowing Ocean Grove
GLAZIERS
Frenchy’s Coastal Glazing
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Step into Life
0403 896104
Total Martial Arts
0422 534821
HEALTH & WELLBEING
13th Beach Osteopathy 5254 2668 A Touch of Class Remedial Massage 5255 5137 Bellarine Podiatry 5256 2019 Bellarine Remedial & Sports Massage 0417 331694
Epic Health Medical Clinic
5256 2500
Geelong Physiotherapy Ocean Grove 5255 5755
Just Being Centre for Self 0405 134 223 OG Chinese Medicine 0432 961910 OG Remedial Massage Centre 5255 3358 Ocean View Massage 0414 893719 Seaside Serenity 0403 956900 The Weight Works - Weight Loss 5250 1015 Waurn Ponds Hearing Clinic 5245 7940
HIRE
Ocean Grove Hire
5255 1344
HOME LOANS
Smartline Mortgage Brokers
0418 384104
HOMEWARES & GIFTS Moss Grotto Homewares The Red Pidgeon
HOTELS
Barwon Heads Hotel Drysdale Hotel
0448 541221
13th Beach Public Driving range Lonsdale Golf Club Ocean Grove Golf Club Portarlington Golf Club Smith Attrill Golf Academy Boo Hairdressing Coastal Cutz Ivy Hair Creations Hair on Harbour Ocean Rouge
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INTERNET CAFES Piping Hot Chicken Shop
5255 1566
IRONING SERVICES Green Steam Sunrise Ironing
0434 489724 0424 051735
JEWELLERS
Cleo Fine Jewellery Ian Pattison Jewellers
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JOINERY
5255 4548
LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONST’N CMS Landscaping, Design & Construction
Elite House and Garden
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Lindsay Marriott Landscape & Construction 0417 349176 Nathan Hovey Landscaping & Maintenance 0411 571482
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Outdoor Vision Landscaping
LAWYERS
Vines Lawyers Coulter Roache Lawyers
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LEADLIGHTS & REPAIRS MUSIC LESSONS
Ocean Grove Music School
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5256 1056
MENSWEAR Maleline Mensland
5255 2264
NURSERIES McOuats Nursery
5255 1684
OFFICE SUPPLIES Press Here
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OPTOMETRISTS
Greg Sly Optometrist Ocean Eyes Optometrists
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PAINTERS
Steven Flynn Painting Services 0411 126291 Todd Day Painting & Decorating 0405 560 389 Wallington Painting Services 0438 019991
PETS
Anne’s Pet Services La Petterie Dog Grooming & Accessories
Peninsula Boarding Kennels
GOLF CLUBS
HAIR DRESSERS
Contours Jikishin Ju-jitsu Ocean Grove Ocean View Health Club
Carl Davies Leadlights & Repairs
Drysdale Carpet Court Tile Boutique
Greater Geelong Garages Grove Roller Doors
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Ocean Grove Garden Centre & Landscaping
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GARAGES
Salon Moshka Salon Sojourn Salon Utopia Take Two Design in Hair
Complete Joinery Services
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Bellarine Black Diamond Garden Service
Wedding & Special Occasions Cakes 5255 5947
CARPET CLEANING
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HAIR DRESSERS (continued)
HEALTH & FITNESS
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PHOTOGRAPHERS
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PLUMBING (continued) JCA Plumbing Services
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PRINTERS
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Paxton Press Press Here
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REAL ESTATE
Bellarine Property Fletchers Real Estate Hayden Real Estate Kerleys Coastal Real Estate Knight Frank RT Edgar
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Anahata Indian Restaurant At The Heads Bar Deli Beachhouse Cafe Maritana Elkhorn Roadhouse Ocean Grove Hotel and Bistro Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta The Dunes The Groove The Mex The Purple Duck
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RETAIL
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ROOFING
All Gutters Coastal Roofing Quik Flash Roofing
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SECURITY & LOCKSMITHS Sectrol Security Sylont Watching Service Turn Key Locksmiths
0409 943671 0419 529623 0457 244855
SHADES, TENTS, ANNEXES Canvas & Vinyl Solutions Ezy Shades Australia P/L
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SHOE SHOPS Mudge’s Shoes
5255 1257
SIGNAGE Signs t’ Go
5221 9732
SPORTS RETAIL Sports Fanatics Trampolines Oz
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SURFSHOPS
Murfs Longboards Surf Shop
5255 5525
SURFBOARD REPAIRS Cruise Control
0409 542 060
SURVEYORS
T G Freeman & Assoc
0428 379378
TAKEAWAY
Ocean Grove Pizza & Pasta Ocean Grove Sushi & Noodle Bar Ocean View Fish N Chips Rolling Pin Pies & Cakes Subway Tradies Take-Away Trident Fish Bar
TATOOISTS Coastline Tattoo
TAXI SERVICES Peninsula Taxis
TRAVEL AGENTS Harvey World Travel Jetset Travel - Ocean Grove Ocean Grove Travel Pty Ltd
TREE SERVICES
Bellarine Peninsula Tree Services Tree Cycling
TYRES
Surfside Tyre Centre
WEBSITES
Website Concepts Wonderful Websites
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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS Barefoot Media Photography
WINDOW CLEANERS Excel Window Cleaning
WINDOW TINTING
0400 721185 0431 939814
Tintmaster
5221 8877
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grove cricket
Senior celebrations PREMIERS: Ocean Grove C Grade. Pictures: CREATIVE EXPOSURES
PREMIERS: Ocean Grove D Grade.
OCEAN Grove C-Grade continued their celebrations after claiming back-toback premierships in their Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association two-day decider against Barwon Heads last month, writes Mark Heenan. The Grubbers who claimed the 2010/11 C-Grade after defeating Drysdale, won against Barwon Heads by 46 runs in this season’s BPCA C-Grade Grand Final. Four members of the victorious C-Grade premiership victory in 2010/11 were part of this season’s back-to-back triumph. Players included opening batsman Craig D’Arcy, Alan Bate, Darren Roddis and John Murphy. Ocean Grove who batted first made 9/215 after 60
Gill takes top honours at Grove GRUBBER spinner Mick Gill took out the top honours after being awarded the most valuable Ocean Grove Cricket Club A-Grade cricketer last month. Gill, who won with 11 votes, took 24 wickets at an average 15.88 including his best return figures of 5/60 against Portarlington. Gill made 79 runs with the bat during the 2011/12 season at an average of 15.80 including a highest score of
43 and also took five catches. “(Gill) had a massive improvement on last year, both on and off the field,” Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron said. “There was a month from Christmas where he was virtually unplayable, a key figure in our strive for redemption next season.” Meanwhile, opening batsman Pat Kuipers won the A-Grade batting average scoring 315 runs at an
average of 31.5, while coach Lucas Cameron won the A-Grade bowling average taking 20 wickets at an average 13.50. In B Grade it was a tie between Darren Craig and Luke Hardiman who both won the top award, while Alan Bate took home the C-Grade honours. In D Grade it was a tie between Brad Fendyk and Dave Robertson.
overs, while in reply Barwon Heads were all bowled out for 169 in the 55th over. Darren Roddis top scored for the Grubbers after making 52 with the bat. Celebrations came a day earlier for Ocean Grove 1 in the D-Grade BPCA Grand Final last month, after their 109-run victory one-day win over Drysdale at Barwon Heads. Batting first Ocean Grove compiled 5/221 from their 40 overs with Grubber opening batsman Tom Murphy top scoring with 61. In reply Drysdale were bowled out for only 112, Ocean Grove bowler David Robertson claiming the staggering figures of 5/6 from his three overs to help his side commence early premiership celebrations.
Barwon Heads spoiled Ocean Grove’s attempt at winning four B-Grade flags in a row after the Seagulls downed the Grubbers in the BPCA Grand Final. The Grubbers who won B-Grade premierships in 2008/09, 2009/10 and 2010/11, lost to their Battle of the Bridge rivals by four wickets at Drysdale Recreation Reserve. Batting first, Barwon Heads dismissed Ocean Grove for only 106, Grubber all-rounder Marcus Wirth was the major backbone in his side’s innings, scoring a well made 39. In reply, Heads looked in control for the most part finishing their innings at 6/110 after 44 overs to end Grove’s chance at winning another premiership.
Cobras share it COLLENDINA batting hero Corey Walter took out the inaugural Leigh Norquay medal in a thrilling three-way tie last month. The award is given to the Cobras most valuable senior cricketer. Walter, who scored a match winning 99 in the BPCA A-Grade Grand Final against Ocean Grove, shared the honour with teammate Leigh Keast and C-Grade’s Chris Pitfield who both finished
on 13 votes at the end of the home and away season. Collendina captain Jye Hearps said the voting system used the 3,2,1 template much like AFL’s Brownlow medal where votes would be tallied at the end of each game in the A, B, C grades. D-Grade was exempt from the main Leigh Norquay medal. Clynt Combridge won the D-Grade award honour with 11 votes.
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Double Gold: Mark Graham, picture left.
Graham’s double gold OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club evergreen competitor Mark Graham just gets better with age, writes Mark Heenan. Last week, the 35-yearold won gold in the Surf race (30-35 age group) and also claimed gold in the Ironman (30-35 age group) at the Australian National Surf Lifesaving Championships on the Gold Coast. The long-time surf life saving competitor said he was now looking forward to a well-earned rest after his hectic competition schedule in March.
Earlier in March, Graham claimed his fourth Ironman title at Anglesea Beach at the 2012 Victorian Lifesaving Championships. “Being at the age of 35, I’m going better at the start of the week than at the end of the week where I’m starting to get tired,” Graham laughed. “Can’t wait for a few weeks off that is for sure and I will be able to sit at home in the cold weather.” Graham headed to the Gold Coast with a team of more than 30 competitors from the Ocean Grove SLSC and a contingent of
more than 60 locals that included competitors, family and friends. The Nationals event has been largely overshadowed following the unfortunate death of 14-year-old Matthew Barclay, from Maroochydore SLSC, who drowned at Kurrawa Beach last week. Graham said the death had definitely put a dampener on the event. “Unfortunately this is the third national titles I have been through where we have had a death of a young competitor,” Graham said. “The best thing is the way
Matthew Barclay’s parents have handled it, how they wanted the championships to continue.” The death forced event organisers to relocate the well renowned surf carnival from Kurrawa Beach to the calmer North Kirra beach on the southern Gold Coast. Meanwhile fellow Ocean Grove SLSC locals Steve Peatling took out a silver medal in the 2km run (40-45 age group), while Cassie Vincent claimed fourth place in the Under 17 surfboard riding event, and veteran Bill Strachan
finished sixth in the Ski (50-54 age group). “Our under 19 competitors and our Open competitors have done really well up at the Nationals.” Graham paid respect to the loyalty of Ocean Grove SLSC’s competitors and their on-going team spirit and culture. “Definitely our team spirit and culture, we try to grow from within, we don’t go and poach established competitors from other clubs,” Graham said. • Ocean Grove SLSC was placed 48th overall.
Heads take pre-season cup AS part of Cultural Diversity week this year Bellarine soccer clubs competed in the Bellarine Cup. The Bellarine Cup is a preseason round robin competition between the local soccer clubs of Surfside Waves, Bellarine Sharks (St Leonards), Surfcoast (Torquay) and Barwon Heads. Each club was invited to enter a team of men and a team of women to represent their club. It is a handicap event with the larger clubs with more senior teams in the normal home and away season giving up handicap goals to the smaller clubs with less senior teams. The winning team is the one which accumulates the most goals as an aggregate from both their men’s and women’s teams less their handicap. Last year the result came down
to the very last goal of the day by Surfside Waves who took out the inaugural cup over their Bellarine Shark rivals. The cup was held at Howard Glover Reserve in Geelong’s Eastern Gardens. The round robin competition was played out over 12 games on the day. The results on the day were as follows: Womens Cup (Sponsored by Warralily Coast) was won by Barwon Heads (3 points) second Bellarine Sharks. Mens Cup (Sponsored by Anytime Fitness) was won by Bawon Heads (net 5 points) second Bellarine Sharks(4 points) Overall the Bellarine Cup (an aggregate Mens and Womens Club event Sponsored by Bella Tiles) was won by Barwon Heads (8 points) with Bellarine Sharks as runners up (4 points).
Pictured above are Barwon Heads’ winning Men’s and Women’s club teams at the Howard Glover Reserve..
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Now boarding!
Ben Collier.
WITH two rounds of 2012 competitive season completed, the 13th Beach Boardriders couldn’t have had a better start to the season, with both days producing great waves and exceptionally high levels of performance surfing. The first round, sponsored by Strapper, saw a fantastic turn out of members who ripped in perfect 3 to 4 foot barreling waves at Beacon. With the weather topping a boiling 39C, surfers in all divisions were doing all they could to get to the finals, to surf the perfect
waves on offer and cool off. Last year’s U18 State Title holder Gus Harfield took out the Open A Division with some awesome tube riding and Henry Hutchins was the outstanding performer in the Cadet Division with a very mature and gutsy attack on the testing waves. The second round, sponsored by Rip Curl, was held at Corners in consistent 3 to 4 foot right and left handers. While the weather wasn’t quite as warm as Round 1, the competition was just as fierce and all competitors
battled it out for the points on offer and a chance for an early break over their rivals. With some amazing power surfing Josh Johnson-Baxter took out the Open A over a highly credentialled field. Results Open A: .Josh Johnson Baxter, Dane Hoyer, Ben Collier, Simon Collier, Nic Stephens, Shawn Todd Open B: 1.James, Cody Zinn, James Jacobi, Atris, Dick Field, Chris Jansen Senior Men: Shane Eagles, Shane Vincent, Damien Robertson, Gerrit O’Brien
Top left: Nick Stephens gets barrelled.
Left: Banjo Harfield.
Right: Josh Johnson Baxter.
Pictures: GARY STEPHENS
Masters: Mark Hutson, Mark Willett, Nat Zinn, Rob Petho, Grant Hutchins, Fletcher Junior Men: Myles Fletcher, Sam Fitzgerald, Dennis, Darcy Berry Cadets: Henry Hutchins, Will Dickson, Bronson Field, Kyle, Fergus Willett, Larry Willett Under 14: Henry Hutchins, Fergus Willett, Brodie, Arky Last year’s Open A champ Josh Johnson Baxter has made it into this year’s trials for the Bells Easter Pro. Josh, Ben Collier and Gus Harfield were
selected to compete in the Bells Pre-trials which gives the top Victorian surfers a chance to compete for a spot in the Trials. Josh will compete against surfers competing in the WQS and Junior Pro Series for a place in the main draw. We wish him the best of luck! For all the up to date club news and pictures from Round 1 and 2 get on to the 13th Beach Boardriders Facebook Page. See you at Round 3 on the May 5. Gaz
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Club’s rich from Red’s memory
Footy is back
Continued from page 40. Final scores were Strathmore 17.8.110 to an inaccurate Ocean Grove 4.14.38. “We played some of our kids who were rewarded with all their training they had done,” McGregor said. “It was more about guys getting match fitness, rather than people playing in their right positions. “The result for us meant nothing, obviously you want to be competitive enough and the scoreboard didn’t show that. “They (Strathmore) capitalised on their
opportunities and we didn’t. “The main thing for me is we got through unscathed again and some of the young blokes have stepped up against a super quality side.” The Grubbers had several players missing including vice-captains James McTaggart and Ben Ricardo, while Shaun Fankhauser and Shane Jack were unavailable. “They’re probably five or six senior footballers that were unavailable through injuries or weddings,” McGregor said. “I take a lot of positives out of today, rather than
reflecting on winning or losing the shield.” MEANWHILE in the Under 16’s, Strathmore won 15.7.97 to Ocean Grove’s 2.1.13. It was a much closer contest in the Under 18’s where Strathmore 12.4.76 defeated Ocean Grove 10.8.68 by eight points. The reserves grade saw Ocean Grove 9.10.64 claim their only win of the day defeating Strathmore 7.4.46 by 18 points. Strathmore won the ‘Red’ Trevean Challenge for the third year running winning on total aggregate to claim the win 329 points to Ocean Grove’s 183 points.
WINNING Strathmore coach Digby Morrell says their club’s unique connection with the Ocean Grove Football Club continues to grow in lieu of Anthony ‘Red’ Trevean. This is the third consecutive year running that Strathmore has played the Grubbers in the Ocean Grove region. The first ‘Red’ Trevean Challenge match was held at Collendina in 2010, before the match was moved to Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve in 2011 and again this year. Morrell, who played 72 AFL games with Kangaroos and Carlton between 2001 and 2005, has a holiday house in Barwon Heads. He said his players always
enjoyed the challenge of travelling and playing down in Ocean Grove on the eve of their new season. “We love to coming down, obviously Red Trevean being a good bloke at both clubs and being involved at both clubs,” Morrell said. “It is really a great relationship between Strathmore and Ocean Grove, I have got a place down in Barwon Heads.” Morrell said he still monitored the progress of the Grubbers regularly. “They have got some big guys, they will go all right this year.” Strathmore won last year’s Essendon District Football League A-Grade premiership defeating Oak Park by two points.
Strathmore took the honours this year.
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New look with real potential OCEAN GROVE senior coach Cameron McGregor has declared reigning premiers Queenscliff as the favourites for this year’s Bellarine Football League flag. The Coutas defeated Geelong Amateur in last year’s BFL Grand Final by 36 points. The Grubbers were knocked out by Anglesea in last year’s semi-finals. The Grubbers kick off their Bellarine Football League 2012 campaign this Saturday against Drysdale at Ocean Grove, who scored a 20 goal plus win against GFL club Grovedale, last month. McGregor said the club’s aim was to win finals in 2012 after the Grubbers were bundled out in straight sets during last season’s BFL finals
campaign after finishing the home and away season in second place. “We want to win finals this year, rather than just make up the numbers as we did last year,” McGregor said. “The aim is to win one final; if that is good enough to win a couple of them and play off in a Grand Final that would be fantastic.” He said Queenscliff along with runners-up Geelong Amateur, who secured the services of Collendina Club cricketer Luke Buckland, formerly of South Barwon Football Club, were still the ones to beat this season. Meanwhile the only major change at Queenscliff is the elevation of their new coach Tom Limb who replaces the
outgoing Heath Jamieson. “Queenscliff is obviously the side to beat, they don’t look like they have lost much, they have won a premiership,” McGregor said. “They are going to be fairly hard to knock off and Geelong Amateurs are fairly strong.” DEPARTURES Bernie Lynch (Newtown and Chilwell FC), James Dalton (Retired), Greg Costello (Gone to QLD - hasn’t applied for a clearance, may not be playing), Cade Wellington (Port Adelaide SANFL). ARRIVALS Tom Roberts (Shepparton United), Louie Holmer (Lara), Michael Stewart (Geelong West St Peters), Liam Rock (Geelong West St Peters), Brandon Backwell (Aspley
QAFL) (ex South Barwon), Andrew McLeish (De La Salle), Brendan Kennedy (North Geelong), Daniel Freeman. Where the Grubbers will improve? On paper the Grubbers have assembled one of their tallest lists in recent memory. It was only a couple of seasons ago, the Grubbers had to do with a team of makeshift ruckmen that were all undersized. Now with the additions of Michael Stewart, Louie Holmer and Tom Roberts, other BFL clubs will be the envy of the Ocean Grove’s populated ruck stocks. Add brothers Tom and Harrison Foott into the mix and the club has also straightened up their key position stocks. The experience of playing
finals last year will surely help the core group under new co-captains Rowan O’Callaghan and Pete Corredig. What will the Grubbers miss? The Grubbers will miss experience and leadership expertise of Bernie Lynch and former captain James Dalton. Lynch, who won the Grubbers’ 2011 best and fairest award, has accepted a match day bench coaching role with Newtown and Chilwell in the Geelong Football League. Meanwhile Dalton, a four-time premiership winner and multiple best and fairest winner who has played more than 200 senior games with Grubbers has retired.
grove golf championships
Club champion 2012 Sally Schaller.
THE Ocean Grove Golf Club Ladies Club Championships were held over the last three weeks of March. The course was presented in fantastic condition and a high quality field hit off in round one in warm but wet conditions to begin the chase for the coveted Club Champion title and after the first round it was reigning Champion Sally Schaller (17) and Chris Jolley (20) who both had a score of 85 leading the way from LeighAnn Johnson (15) on 88. Round 2 was played in better conditions but scoring was seemingly harder for all players with Chris having a day to forget and Sally and Leigh-Ann having 88 and 89 respectively to see Sally take a 4 shot lead into the final round. The start of the final days play was
delayed due to thick fog in a dramatic start, and neither of the contenders played their best golf. Sally started well with the lead stretching to 8 during the round but after a strong finishing few holes by Leigh-Ann was reduced back to the original 4 shots, with both shooting 89 giving Sally her 4th consecutive title. The B Grade Championship saw Paula Clark (27) shoot 98 to take a 2 shot lead in Rd 1 from Betty Glasgow (26). Betty closed the margin to one shot after the 2nd round setting up a tense final round. But it was Paula who produced a terrific final round of 94 to claim the Championship by 6 shots from Betty. The C grade was led by Helen Stratton (38) on 114 after the first
round with Leone Clay (40)only one shot behind. Rd 2 saw Jill Jacimovic (37) emerge from the pack after a slow start, with a great score of 102 to lead by 6 shots after trailing by 7 after the first round. Jill had another good day with 106 on the final round to win the title by a whopping 25 shots. The overall 54 hole Nett Champion is always hotly contested as anyone from any grade can win the event and again it was close with Sally Schaller (17)winning with a score of 211, 3 shots clear of Helen Shoppee (34) on 214. A Grade Nett was won by Leigh-Ann Johnson; B Grade Nett was won by Helen Shoppee; C Grade Nett was won by Leone Clay. The event was sponsored by Barwon Heads IGA.
Ben Considine.
Fourth time lucky THERE is no doubt SOUL Longboard team rider Ben Considine is a champion longboard surfer. The Kardinia International College student returned home victorious last month after taking out the Under 15’s division event at the Noosa Festival of Surfing 2012. It was his first win at the prestigious Longboard event in Noosa in March, now in its 19th year, after his four attempts. “That was my fourth year, the first year I didn’t do much good,” said Ben, who has been part of SOUL Longboard Club since he was nine years of age. “The last two years I placed second and this year I got the win. “There was definitely some tough competition up there.”
KING OF THE SURF GROVE surf lifesaver Mark Graham took out gold in the Surf race (30-35 age group) and capped that off with gold in the ironman (30-35 age group) at the Australian National Surf Lifesaving Championships on the Gold Coast. Story page 36.
In preparation for the event the teenager uses the notorious Point Impossible break near Torquay, as the ideal training base especially in the lead up to his longboard competitions. “I actually went a lot to Point Impossible,” Ben said. “It is a nice kind of perfect breaking right-hand point break, much like Noosa. “I love Possos (Point Impossible), I think it is a great wave, it is the perfect wave to longboard on there.” Ben’s next major event is the 2012 Crescent Head Malibu Classic, near Port Macquarie which will be held from Thursday May 24 to Saturday May 26. The 14-year-old who turns 15 on April 30, also has his own website blog; log on to benconsidine.blogspot.com.au
FOOTY IS BACK THE GRUBBERS warmed up for their upcoming Round 1 season clash with Drysdale on Saturday after competitive hit-outs against Thomson and friendly foes Strathmore, writes Mark Heenan. The Grubbers defeated Thomson by five goals at Collendina Recreation Reserve on March 17, but went down to Strathmore in
their annual regular pre-season ‘Red’ Trevean Challenge match at Ocean Grove on March 24. Strathmore won last year’s A-Grade Essendon District Football League premiership against Oak Park. Despite the Mores inflicting a 72-point defeat over the Grubbers, Ocean Grove coach Cameron
McGregor still saw some valuable positives from the result. He said it was an ideal opportunity for his players to gain some valuable match time and practice ahead of their club’s Bellarine Football League season opener on Saturday against Drysdale. Continued page 38.
Co-captain Peter Corrigg marks for Grove in their practice match against Strathmore.
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