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LIFESAVERS THE local Rotary run market has kickstarted a campaign to improve Ocean Grove’s ambulance service - and take its lifesaving abilities to the next level. Ocean Grove Rotary donated $1,700 to the Ocean Grove ambulance station in January as part of their monthly market gold coin entry collections. Team manager of the Ocean Grove Ambulance
Station, Ian Russell said the donation has started an ongoing fundraising campaign to help update the station’s existing cardiac defibrillators. “Rotary have always been great to us and the generosity of the people who attend the market has been fantastic,” Ian said.
Ocean Grove’s defibrillators currently have 12 lead ECG systems that attach to a patient’s body and allow paramedics to monitor their heart. One of their two vehicles is able to then transmit information through to Geelong Hospital via Bluetooth before the patient arrives, reducing or removing the time spent in the Emergency Department.
The current system then requires paramedics to assess other aspects of the patient’s condition like blood pressure and blood oxygen concentration, manually. Ian hopes to raise the $36,000 required to install fully automatic systems into both vehicles that would eliminate the need to have four different machines in use. “Having the ability to monitor electronically on a moving platform makes it safer for officers and gives us electronic accuracy,” he said. Ian said in cases where the patient needs to be placed in an induced coma, an automatic, electronic system improves the accuracy of their treatment even further. “In order to do that we need to be able to monitor them electronically. It’s very important we have accurate figures,” he said. “All of that is designed to give the best possible outcome for the people we are treating,”
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Ian stresses the ambulance service in Ocean Grove is operating successfully with the current manual system in place. “We’re still operating well with skilled personnel who do a great job, this will just bring us up to the next level of care,” he said. “Government funds us to a degree but an upgrade like this is usually done on a branch by branch basis via community donations and fundraising.” The Ocean Grove Ambulance service is hoping to work with Rotary and local community groups to try and raise the funds over 2011. “Any businesses in Ocean Grove who are interested in donating to get us to the level that we would need is appreciated,” said Ian. To express interest in fundraising or donating to the Ocean Grove Ambulance Service, email journo@ oceangrovevoice.com.
Grove not spared by Yasi tail end
OCEAN Grove copped the tail end of Cyclone Yasi on Friday. Powerouts, flashfloods and road hazards littered the town as the skies dumped 51.6mm of rain on the town in 24 hours. More pictures page 8
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Community benefit from local market OCEAN Grove market-goers have helped raise more than $4000 for local community groups. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove manages the market and collects a gold coin donation at the gate which is then given to local charities. Rotary spokeswoman, Heather Wallace said since the current
market season started on October 4 they have given to several local charities including Rainbow Riders, Bellarine Police Community Support Register and Ocean Grove ambulance service. “Whatever we collect on the day goes directly to the nominated charity,” said Heather.
Last Sunday’s market raised money for Victorian Flood victims with more than $1200 collected at the gate despite the wet and windy weather. The Ocean Grove Community Market is held on the first Sunday of the month at Kingston Park. The next one is on Sunday March 6.
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TWO local footy stars helped to represent Australia in the lesser known sport of Gridiron. 17 year old Matthew Bean and younger brother Thomas, 15, were chosen to compete in the under 19s Samoa Bowl VIII held over New Year’s in American Samoa. The St Joseph’s College students have played for the Bay City Buccaneers, Geelong’s team in the Victorian gridiron league, for about two years. They are also members of the Victorian State gridiron team and compete in interstate competitions. In late 2010 the boys were lucky enough to be invited to the Future Stars program, which feeds into the Australian All Stars team and gives young players the chance to compete overseas. “We were emailed and it said we were invited into the Future Stars Australia Squad and we would be going to American Samoa,” said Matt. The boys travelled to the Pacific Territory on December 27 and said they were greeted by the American Samoan players, locals and even the Governor, Togiola Tulafono. “As soon as we got there the Samoans made us feel welcome, they were waiting for us when we got off the plane,” Matt
GRIDIRON: Matthew and Tom Bean played football in American Samoa.
said.The team was only on the island for less than a week but were training twice a day before the game to get used to the 40 degree heat. Tom said it took the intensive training to get used to working with their new team mates. “We had to train twice a day even though it was hot, to get used to it,” said Tom. “The heat was really humid, almost 100% humidity.” Unfortunately Australia was defeated 35-0 however the players managed to prevent the competition from scoring in the second half, a feat in itself. The boy’s father, Andrew, said American Samoa is known as the ‘Gridiron Island’ as many professional players in the American National Football League are recruited from there.
“Players from the island have over fifty times more chance of making the NFL than Americans,” Andrew said. “It was good experience ‘cos they’re one of the best countries of NFL,” said Tom. Both Matt and Tom play Aussie rules and soccer as well as gridiron but Matt said the crossover from the different codes of footy isn’t too difficult. “It’s not that different but you have to be more aggressive, you’ve got to think more ‘cos its small, confined like one on one stuff rather than a big field of everyone doing stuff at the same time,” Matt said. Matt said gridiron is becoming more popular in Australia thanks to ads on Channel Ten’s sport channel One, and the telecasting of the NFL’s grand final, Super Bowl. “We’ve had like four
teams join up recently and there were about 42 people at training last night which is way more than usual,” he said. Matt is completing his VCE this year and is hoping to be accepted to an American College on a football scholarship. “From Australia it’s more difficult, making a college team would be hard, you have to be pretty good but you can always try,” he said. The boys were born in America which would make going to an American College easier than Australian born gridiron players. “I was born in Stamford Hospital so Stamford Uni would be the dream,” Matt said. For anyone interested in playing or receiving more information about playing Gridiron should visit www.gridironvictoria. com.au
quick news Duck sale THE mass of yellow ducks will be back diving from the Ozone Road Jetty and racing towards the brand new Barwon Heads bridge in March as part of the 2011 Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea. During the weekend of March 19-20, organisers are hoping for a bigger event than the last years’ 10th anniversary. More than one thousand ducks were sold last year with hopes that figure will rise with almost $5,000 worth of prizes on offer. The 2011 Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea promises a great weekend for all the family. With a focus on celebrating arts and the environment, the festival promises a range of events including an art show, the Sea Change quilters exhibition, live music, food, environmental displays, craft and produce as well as the famous duck race. Festival president Rick Web said “with a decade of festivals under our belt this year we are going all-out this year to make this Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea the best ever”. The big day of the festival is Sunday March 21 and will include tai chi on the beach, Arts Alfresco featuring local artists, a produce and craft market, Kids Zone including an animal farm, jumping castle and face painting, camel rides on the beach, sustainable living stalls, food stalls, music on two stages and of course the duck race. Ducks will be dropped from the Ozone Jetty at 3pm and the owner of the duck that arrives first at the jetty wins a $2500 travel voucher. Ducks will be on sale right up until the festival for just $10 each with all proceeds going towards keeping the festival a free family event. Look out for the “DUCKS ON SALE HERE” signs around town. For more details visit www.barwonheads.net
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Ocean Grove Football Netball Club rooms have been gutted for a refurbishment which will feature a new kitchen and change in layout.
Shocking bill sparks warning
SHOCKING BILL: Ian Russell is warning other businesses to check their electricity bills after he received one that was three times the correct sum.
AN Ocean Grove business owner has warned fellow traders to double check their utility bills after he worked it out that Origin had misread his meter to the tune of more than $3,500. What is worse, Ian Russell who owns Coastal Cutz in The Parade, said that when he initially approached the electricity provider to question his continually increasing bills he was told that he would have to investigate at his own cost. He did this but Origin still refused to listen.
“My bills have progressively increased and I’ve been ringing Origin to ask them questions about them. And every time I ring them they tell me it’s my problem and that I need to get an electrician in to deal with it,” said Ian. “ So I’ve been paying an electrician who’s been coming in here, checking appliances, switchboards, checking the lights, checking everything we’ve got here. He’s been saying to me look there doesn’t seem to be an issue. This has all cost me
money. “And when I ring Origin they just say, ‘well you know it’s not going to be our problem and if we get someone in to look at it, it will cost you $300.’” “So when it skyrocketed and my bill is now $4,407, for three months, up from $597 I rang them again and started to ask questions again. Once again they said it was my fault and once again I got an electrician in. Finally Ian and the electrician were able to work out just how Origin managed to get it so
wrong. “Between the electrician and myself we worked out what was going on – that they’ve been reading the meter incorrectly. “What they’ve done on this bill is they’ve put in the peak number. There are only three numbers. There is total, a peak and an off peak. And we’ve been charged at the peak.” A business upstairs from Ian has also received a bill for an incorrect reading, a matter which is being investigated separately. “One of my issues is I’m out of pocket based on the fact that I’ve had to get people in here. “I’d like everyone to know that these companies can basically do you damage. “I can’t afford $4,000 in electricity bills every four months. You just can’t afford that. “When I realised the guy upstairs had the same problem I wondered how many other people have the same problem. Origin was contacted about the issue but had not replied when the Voice went to press. Have you had a similar experience? Contact news@oceangrovevoice. com.
THE famous Ocean Grove Harriers Pub to Pub run will take place later this month. The 7km beach run starts at the Barwon Heads ‘pub’ and finishes at the Collendina ‘pub’. All can join in, come along and watch the spectacular “StartO-Meter” in action or just support your local runners. Those taking part usually have dinner at the Ocean Grove Hotel after the event is completed. The run is on Friday February 18 at 6pm. It starts at the park diagonally opposite the Barwon Heads Hotel.
CFA calls OCEAN Grove fire brigade has been called to six incidents over the last fortnight. At the end of January crews were called to arcing electrical equipment in Point Lonsdale, support for Barwon Heads on a public service call, two small jobs in Queenscliff including a faulty smoke detector and a flamab;e liquid spill in Spray Street Ocean Grove. Crews were also called to support Queensliff on an unidentified job in Beach Street.
Classic Fours OCEAN Grove Bowling Club is getting reading to stage one of the most prestigious competions on the state’s calendar. The Ocean Grove Classic Fours will take place between February 23-25. The Fours is one of Victoria’s richest tournaments with $11,000 up for grabs. The major sponsor is RT Edgar Ocean Grove. Teams from Geelong and the Bellarine mix it with the best from all over the state during three days of top class bowls. Members of the public are welcome to come along and spectate.
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SUMMER STINK: Traders complained several times before the sewer pit was fixed.
“I had one customer complain about it; he mentioned he had already reported it to council and was going to report it to health services,” he said. Mr Halkidis said he thought the leak had affected businesses as customers were reluctant to park in the basement. “Over Christmas break was probably the worst time it could have
happened, the car park was full and with the heat the smell was pretty bad.” Knight Frank senior commercial property manager Luke Hunter said they were informed of the smell by plaza tenants and soon after their maintenance contractor found the sewer pit was at a high level. “The pit was pumped
and disposed of manually and it was discovered the valves for the pumps had become tangled and the pumps were not operating as they should,” Mr Hunter said. “The system is now operational and regular inspections of the pit are occurring and will continue until we are satisfied the problem has been fixed.”
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Salvos ‘thank you’ to locals Dear Editor The Salvation Army would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Bellarine Peninsula community. With amazing support from individuals, families and business in the local area, The Salvation Army has been able to extend care to members of the community who experienced difficulty or hardship at Christmas time. Christmas is our busiest time with more than double the number of people seeking our help in December compared to
any other month of the year. We want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone that made a donation to our Christmas Appeal and donated gifts for Christmas. With support from the community we were able to brighten Christmas Day for many families who had experienced a hard year. The Salvation Army Bellarine Peninsula assisted more than 80 individuals and families in the lead up to Christmas with the provision of food vouchers and parcels, toys and gifts to people in need.
We were delighted to see so many members of our community drop into our Ocean Grove Op Shop to make a donation to help us extend care to others. We’d also like to say a big thank you to our employees and the many volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes. There are so many caring people in our community and we are encouraged by the number of people thinking about others at Christmas time. The Salvation Army Bellarine
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Mates farewell Reg ONE of Ocean Grove’s favourite characters has been saying farewell to friends over the past few weeks. Prolific volunteer Reg Guest OAM has decided to upsticks after 30 years in the Grove to move closer to family in Nagambie, near Shepparton. At the end of last month Reg who was flag marshall at the RSL ANZAC, Remembrance and funeral services for well over 20 years, was farewelled by the local branch and at Club Grove. Just a few days earlier Reg was also given a send off by members of Ocean Grove Park. Reg, who originally emigrated
from England in 1950 was also a member of the Neighbourhood Watch and was a life member of Ocean Grove Coastwatch. He was awarded the OAM for outstanding service to community. Reg told his fellow RSL members: “Going up there I’m going to miss a lot of friends down here. “I will communicate with you when I’m up there and I will offer my services to the RSL up there, if they’ll have me. “I would like to say, as Clint Eastwood said ‘make my day’, ladies and gentlemen you’ve certainly made my day.”
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Prime views on virgin land ONE of the largest never developed parcels of land in the centre of Ocean Grove went to auction last month. Actually four adjoining blocks, the land abutting Orton and Dare Street had been in the hands of the same family as long as anyone could
‘A footy kick from the beach’ remember and apart from being dutifully mowed by the owner, it remained untouched prime real estate. “Just a kick of the footy from the beach,” Haydens auctioneer Tom Butters told a crowd of about 140
mainly onlookers who turned out for a sticky beak. It was quite appropriate that Tom was the auctioneer. The son of one of the town’s most famous real estate agents, Tom was brought up at
160 Orton Street. The result of the auction was that two of the blocks were sold and two were passed in. The latter two blocks remain on the market. Number 139, which is 898 sqm, was sold after
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OCEAN Grove may be as far south as you can get from Queensland but it still shared in the effects of the phenomenal Cyclone Yasi. According to the Ocean Grove Fire Brigade figures, 51.6mm was dumped on the town on Friday February 4. At it’s most intense the day still didn’t produce the record rainfall in one hour. In the short time the brigade has had its new weather station it had previously recorded 26.4mm in just 60 minutes on October 6 last year. However, the impact was still significant. Power went down in most areas of the town for about an hour in the afternoon. Several roads from the river to Collendina quickly become treacherous to pass and a number of town centre shops were flooded, mainly due to roof leaks. Some gardens had cascading water running through them and the force of the water running into The Terrace even lifted off a heavy concrete cover. Across the bridge at Barwon Heads the deluge brought back old memories when the high street was completely inundated.
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Expat in UK pension push BRITISH expatriates living in Ocean Grove are taking part in an on-going protest against the British Government’s old-age pension rules. Currently British expats living in Australia aren’t subject to yearly increases on their old-age pensions meaning once they leave the United Kingdom, their pension rates are frozen. The rate at which it’s frozen depends on when people came to Australia, how long they worked in the UK and how much they contributed to the British Government’s National Insurance scheme. Australia is one of only seven nations worldwide, including Canada, that doesn’t have bilateral social security agreements with the UK and therefore doesn’t receive indexed pensions for its British expats. British pensioners living in 47 other nations including the European Economic Area, the United States and Turkey are eligible for yearly increases.
Walter (Wally) Gee was a member of the British Army from 1955, serving in Malaya, Borneo and Germany and has lived in Australia since 1970. Wally is a member of the Ocean Grove RSL, working as a welfare officer. He helped contribute to a petition book of 100 expats presented to Pensions Minister, Steve Webb in London in December 2010 to protest against the current system. Wally joined others who said they were prepared to hand back their service medals to provoke change. He said that as a member of the British Pensioners in Australia (BPiA) he is representing expats from around the Bellarine. “I do it because I represent an awful lot of English ex-servicemen too, I have to look out for them,” he said. Having lived and worked in Australia for more than 10 years, Wally receives a full pension from the Australian government however he still receives £32.34
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STILL FIGHTING: Wally Gee is determined to help boost British pensions for expats.
($A52) per week from the UK. “For a start it doesn’t really bother me because I don’t need the money but there are people who do need the money,” he said. Wally said if all expatriates were treated equally they wouldn’t be inclined to protest. “It’s a matter of morality, it’s a little bit unfair because with most
countries in the world they get it.” BPiA chairman Jim Tilley said veterans were outraged by the current system. “These British war veterans put their lives on the line for their country, paid into the mandatory UK National Insurance pension scheme and yet the British Government
is unwilling to support these heroic individuals by paying them an indexed pension once they move to some countries overseas,” Mr Tilley said. “It’s a social injustice propped up by legal niceties.” HAVE YOUR SAY
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Busy new year for local Lions OCEAN Grove and Barwon Heads Lions club has had a very busy January including four wheelbarrow raffles and a pizza and carnival night for children from Cottage by the sea and more. “Australia Day saw two big events; our annual Kite Flying at
Ocean Grove beach and across the bridge at the carnival our annual day for the Wathaurong Community. “At Barwon Heads we saw about 170 of the Wathaurong people and although there we only 5 of us we were kept pretty busy; as were those 9 at the Kite
Flying,” said president Brenda Walter. They also held a quickly organised barbecue for flood relief at the Coles car-park. “As president of this club I am proud to be a Lion and proud of the tremendous work my fellow Lions do; for if it wasn’t for their
hard work and the generosity of the community in which we live we would not have been able to raise $16,800 for this appeal. “So to the local community, businesses, and holiday makers we say ‘thank you very much’,” Brenda said.
Neighbourhood Watch Ocean Grove Areas 39/43 FEBRUARY 2011 NEWSLETTER ONCE again we would like to sincerely thank Ocean Grove Voice for donating and publishing our Newsletter for Ocean Grove As of today’s date we do not have any Crime Statistics to report. We will update these as soon as we are supplied with the information required. Most of the holiday season is now over and we thank all residents for their patience with visitors during this time. It is unfortunate that there Powercor - 132 412 Australia Post - 13 13 18 Barwon Water 1300 565 007 VicRoads - 13 11 70
were quite a number of bicycles stolen from Caravan Parks during this time and we ask that all residents keep a look out for any that may have been left lying around. School Speed Zones are now applicable and we ask everyone to be aware and take notice of all signs around schools. It is very important, especially in the beginning of the year when new Prep age children are starting school and may not be up to date with the correct method
of crossing streets, that we are particularly observant. Crime prevention in the community is based mainly on the individual action of each member of the community and we seek your help to assist in lessoning the opportunities of crime occurring and as a community to observe and report to the police (or Crime Stoppers) any examples seen. As Neighbourhood Watch is no longer active in Ocean Grove, we are providing phone
numbers for people to contact should they have issues in the area. Thought for the month After the heavy rains we now have high temperatures and humidity. It is important that everyone (especially the elderly) take the necessary precautions and stay out of the heat. Make sure that cold water is easily accessible and that we all keep a watch out for our neighbours.
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YOUNG ADULTS 12-17 YEAR OLDS Drop In/Youth Group Friday from 4th February 6pm to 9pm During school term Cost: $5.00 per week in house activities, external excursions approx $15.00 PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN Yoga Dance (5-10 year olds) Monday 4.30pm from 7th February Member Fee: $77.00 8x1 hour sessions Non Member: $87.00 8x1 hour sessions Wednesday 4.30pm from 9th February Member Fee: $87.00 9x1hour sessions Non Member: $97.00 9x1 hour sessions Tutor: Tara Lynch Chess For Primary School Children Tuesday 4pm from 8th February Member Fee: $2.00 per 1 hour session Non Member: $3.50 Tutor: Malcolm Hughes FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS Music and Movement with Jo (2-3 year olds) Monday 9.15am from 7th February Member Fee: $74.00 8x¾ hour sessions Non Member: $84.00 8x¾ hour sessions Tutor: Jo Clarke Music and Movement with Jo (4-5 Year Olds) Monday 10.15am from 7th February Member Fee: $74.00 9x¾ hour sessions Non Member: $84.00 9x¾ hour sessions Tutor: Jo Clarke Yoga Dance (3-5 year olds) Thursday 2.15pm from 10th February OR Wednesday 2.15pm from 9th February Member Fee: $87.00 9x¾ hour sessions Non Member: $97.00 9x¾ hour sessions Tutor: Tara Lynch Playgroup (0-5 year olds) Tuesday 9.30am from 8th February OR Friday 9.30am from 11th February Member Fee: $30.00 per child, for one day per week, $45.00 per child for two days per week. 10x1½ hour sessions Non Member: $40.00 per child, for one day per week, $55.00 per child for two days per week. Member Family rate: 2 children or more $50 per term one day a week or $70 for two days per week Tutor: Lisa Davis 3 Year Old Playgroup Tuesday 11.15am from 8th February Member Fee: $40.00 10x2 hour sessions Non Member: $50.00 10x2 hour sessions Tutor: Lisa Davis NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING For some courses, training is provided with Victorian Government funding. Funding is available for eligible participants through Adult, Community & Further Education (ACFE) and Skills Victoria program funding. Those seeking funded places must meet the funding criteria to be eligible. Certificate III in Education Support (CHC30808) Information session: Wednesday 9th February at 7pm The course will run on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of each week from 9am-3.15pm commencing on 15th March 2011. Fee: $825.00 (funded) Concession: $560.35 (Course fee includes Workplace First Aid Level II and Back Care Certificate) Tutor: Barry White RTO: Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Inc.
Certificate II in Aged Care (CHC30208) Information Session: Monday 24th January 6pm The course will run on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 6pm- 10pm starting January 31st or Saturday and Sunday 9am – 3pm starting February 5th . Fee: $740.00 (funded) Concession: $557.50 Course fee includes First Aid Level II, food handling, text book and membership Payment plans available for this course. Clients may be entitled to parent return to earnings or centrelink entitlements to complete this course. Tutor: Kerry Wilson RTO: Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Workplace First Aid Level 1 Friday 9.00am on 25th March or Saturday 9.00am on 26th March Member Fee: $85.00 1x7 hour sessions Non Member: $95.00 1x7 hour sessions Tutor: Kym Eden RTO: National First Aid Workplace First Aid Level 2 Friday 9.00am on 25th March and 1st April or Saturday 9.00am on 26th March and 2nd April Member Fee: Member Fee: $90.00 (funded) or $150.00 (unfunded) Non Member: $100.00 (funded) or $160.00 (unfunded) 2x7 hour sessions Tutor: Kym Eden RTO: National First Aid CPR Update Wednesday 7pm on 23rd February or Friday 9.00am on 25th March or Saturday 9.00am on 26th March Member Fee: $60.00 1x3 hour session Non Member: $70.00 1x3 hour session Tutor: Kym Eden RTO: National First Aid Anaphylaxis And Epi-Pen Training Thursday 7pm on 9th March Member Fee: $65.00 1x2½ hour session Non Member: $75.00 1x2½ hour session Tutor: Kym Eden RTO: National First Aid Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures (Food Handling) Saturday 9am on 19th March Member Fee: $90.00 (funded) 1x7 hour sessions Non Member: $100.00 1x7 hour session Concession Fee: $60.00 Tutor: Cathy Lewinski RTO: Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Responsible Service Of Alcohol Certificate Wednesday 7pm on 23rd March Member Fee: $60.00 1x4 hour session Non Member: $70.00 Tutor: Cathy Lewinski RTO: Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Inc. COMPUTER CLASSES Some of this training is provided with Victorian Government funding for eligible participants through Adult, Community & Further Education (ACFE); those seeking funded places must meet the funding criteria to be eligible. Computers For Absolute Beginners Monday 9.30am from 7th February or Monday 9.30am from 7th March Member Fee: $60.00 4x2 hour sessions Non Member: $70.00 4x2 hour sessions Tutor: Allan Prosser Computers For The Terrified! (Beginners) Wednesday 9.30am from 9th February Member Fee: $80.00 (funded) 8x2 hour sessions Non Member: $90.00 8x2 hour sessions
Tutor: Allan Prosser Computers For Blokes (Beginners) Tuesday 1pm from 8th February Member Fee: $80.00 (funded) 8x2 hour sessions Non Member: $90.00 8x2 hour sessions Tutor: Allan Prosser Computers For The Not-So – Terrified! (Intermediate Computers) Wednesday 6.30pm from 9th February Member Fee: $100.00 (funded) 8x2½ hour sessions Non Member: $110.00 8x2½ hour sessions Tutor: Allan Prosser Introduction to Excel Tuesday 7pm from 22nd February Member Fee: $80.00 4x2 hour sessions Non Member: $90.00 4x2 hour sessions Tutor: Martha Curry Trace Your Family Tree On The Internet- Beginners Genealogy Wednesday 1.30pm from 2nd March Member Fee: $100.00 6x2 hour sessions Non Member: $110.00 6x2 hour sessions Tutor: Lynne Webb Computer Drop In By appointment only. Thursday 1pm from 3rd February Fee: Gold Coin per session 10x2 hour sessions Introduction to Photoshop Prerequisites: basic computer and camera skills. Monday 7pm from 7th February Member Fee: $80.00 4x2 hour sessions Non Member: $90.00 4x2 hour sessions Tutor: John Walter Digital SLR Camera Course Prerequisites: basic computer skills and an SLR camera. Monday 7pm from 7th March Member Fee: $80.00 4x2 hour sessions Non Member: $90.00 4x2 hour sessions Tutor: John Walter HEALTH & WELLBEING Yoga Tuesday 6pm from 1st February or Tuesday 7.30pm from 1st February Member Fee: $115 10x1½ hour sessions Non Member: $125 10x1½ hour sessions Tutor: Jannie Kemp Peace of Mind & Body Yoga Wednesday 9.30am from 2nd February or Wednesday 6.30pm from 2nd February Member Fee: $115.00 10x1½ hour sessions Non Member: $125.00 10x 1½ hour sessions Tutor: Judy Stickland Relax, Stretch And Simple Yoga Wednesday 11.15am from 2nd February Member Fee: $115.00 10x1½ hour sessions Non Member: $125.00 10x 1½ hour sessions Tutor: Judy Stickland Pilates Thursday 6pm from 3rd February Member Fee: $80.00 10x¾ hour sessions Non Member: $90.00 10x¾ hour sessions Tutor: Jane Green Beginners Golf Monday 10am from 14th February Member Fee: $75.00 5x1 hour sessions Non Member: $85.00 5x1 hour sessions Tutor: Mal Humphries Venue: OG Golf Club Golf Clinic Enjoyable, suiting those who have been playing golf or have completed the beginners’ golf lessons. Monday 12noon on 7th March
Member Fee: $35.00 1x1½ hour session Non Member: $45.00 1x1½ hour session Tutor: Mal Humphries Venue: OG Golf Club Beginners Surfing for Women Tuesday 9.15am from 8th February Member Fee: $170 6x2 hour sessions Non Member: $180 6x2 hour sessions Tutor: Heather Peck Belly Dancing Beginners Wednesday 9.30am from 16th February Member Fee: $87.00 8x1¼ hour sessions Non Member: $97.00 8x1¼ hour sessions Tutor: Lisa Craigen Adult Yoga Dance Classes Thursday 11.30am from 10th February Member Fee: $87.00 9x1hour sessions Non Member: $97.00 9x1 hour sessions Tutor: Tara Lynch Indian Head Massage Wednesdays and Fridays at 4.00pm from 2nd and 4th February Member Fee: $15.00 per session Non Member: $25.00 per session Practitioner: Lydia Warren Core Strength Class Tuesday 9.00am from 1st February Member Fee: $7.00 per week 10x1 hour sessions Non Member: $10.00 per week Fitness Instructor: Julie Armstrong Tummy, Hips & Thighs Circuit Thursday 9.00am from 3rd February Member Fee: $7.00 per week 10x1 hour sessions Non Member: $10.00 per week Fitness Instructor: Julie Armstrong Gentle, Low Impact Exercise Monday 11.15am from 31st January Member Fee: $7.00 per week 9x1 hour sessions Non Member: $10.00 per week Fitness Instructor: Julie Armstrong Walking Group Friday 9.15am from 11th February (fortnightly) Member Fee: $7.00 per 1½ hour sessions Non Member: $10.00 per 1½ hour sessions Tutor: Heather Peck Water Aerobics Wednesday 2.00pm from 2nd February Fee: $10.00 per week 10x 1 hour sessions (Includes bus and entry to pool) Venue: Wallington Aquatic Centre Beginners Tai Chi /Qi Gong Wednesday 11am from 2nd February Thursday 10.30am from 3rd February Member Fee: $92.00 10x1 hour sessions Non Member: $102.00 10x1 hour sessions Tutor: Sue Simpson Tai Chi Continuing Monday 6pm from 31st January Member Fee: $82.00 9x1 hour sessions Non Member: $92.00 9x1 hour sessions Tutor: Sue Simpson “Mood” Support Group Thursday 10am from 3rd February Member Fee: $2.00 per week Non Member: $3.50 per week 10x 1½ hour sessions Smoking, it’s my Choice, and Anyway my Lungs are Fine! Thursday 7pm on 10th February Member Fee: $15.00 1x2 hour session Non Member: $25.00 Tutor: Helen Reeves Reduce Stress, Anxiety, Anger And Depression Thursday 7pm from 17th February Member Fee: $74.00 4x2 hour sessions Non Member: $84.00 4x2 hour sessions Tutor: Bryan O’Connor Freud for Fearless Thinkers
Thursday 1pm from 17th February Member Fee: $74.00 4x2 hour sessions Non Member: $84.00 4x2 hour sessions Tutor: Bryan O’Connor Understanding Spirituality Friday 1pm from 4th March Member Fee: $58.00 2x2½ hour sessions Non Member: $68.00 2x2½ hour sessions Tutor: Therese Bryant Learn to De-Stress and Relax Friday 1pm from 18th February Member Fee: $46.00 2x2½ hour sessions Non Member: $56.00 2x2½ hour sessions Tutor: Therese Bryant ARTS AND CRAFTS Painting Classes Wednesday 1.30pm from 16th February Member Fee: $170.00 8x2 hour sessions Non Member: $180.00 8x2 hour sessions Tutor: Charles Moodie Scrapbooking Workshops Saturday 1pm on 22nd January and / or Saturday 1pm on 26th February and / or Saturday 1pm on 26th March Member Fee: $9 for each 1x4 hour session Non Member: $19 for each 1x4 hour session Tutor: Mandy Johns Glass Mosaics for Beginners Thursday 1pm from 3rd March Member Fee: $70.00 4x2 hour sessions Non Member: $80.00 4x2 hour sessions Tutor: Michael Carbines Creative Cards for Mothers Day Friday 1pm on 25th March Member Fee: $15.00 1x2 hour session Non Member: $25.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Robert Foster The Art of Gift Wrapping Friday 1pm on 1st April Member Fee: $15.00 1x2 hour session Non Member: $25.00 1x2 hour session Tutor: Robert Foster Introduction to Ceramics When? TBA Member Fee: $205.00 8x3 hour sessions Non Member: $213.00 8x3 hour sessions Tutor: Dani Salvo UFOs (Unfinished Objects) Monday 9.30am from 7th February Member Fee: $2.50 per week 10x2½ hour Non Member: $3.50 per week 10x2½ hour Swan Bay Quilters Monday 7.30pm from 7th February Member Fee: $2.00 per week Non Member: $3.50 per week GENERAL INTEREST Is $300 Escaping from your Home? Tuesday 22 February, 11am-12.30 Cost: free, including lunch Presenter: St Laurence Community Services Grow A Kitchen Garden Thursday 7pm from 17th March (and Saturday April 9th for a visit to a local kitchen garden) Member Fee: $95.00 4x2 hour sessions plus 1x4 hour session Non Member: $105.00 Tutor: Brendan Bolton Book Club Monday 7pm from 31st January Full Fee: $140 for 11 loan books Senior/ Students: $124 Concession: $86 Monthly charge to the centre will be $2 per person for members or $5 for non members and this will include tea/ coffee and biscuits. Love’n’Light Singing Group Sunday 5.30pm fortnightly from 6th February Member Fee: $2.00 2½ hour session
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Musos pull in $10k for flood relief THIRTY-six separate live music acts and an audience of hundreds helped raise a five figure sum for flood relief at the Ocean Grove Hotel on Saturday. Among the musicians who gave their time were Mojo Corner, Guthrie Pastiche, the Pirates of Scion, Skabang, Sweet Delores and Sarah Caroll. The event which also included activities for the kids and an auction was held from 12noon until midnight. Co-organiser Kevin Downey said: “It was a fantastic event, we raised in the order of $10,000. The support from all the local musicians and community was overwhelming. We had upwards of 300-400 people there. It was very, very busy. “ I would like to say a special thank you to Mojo Corner and all the other musicians who performed on the day.”
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The Gift of a Wish Takes Off
“This is helicopter 941, requesting take off with precious cargo 84 year old Marjorie on board, about to have her wish come true to fly in a helicopter. Are we clear for takeoff? Marjorie, are you ready to fly…”
What’s on your wish list? How about flying in a helicopter, or venturing to the very edge of the Melbourne’s tall Eureka Tower? Perhaps it’s enjoying a relaxing lunch in the Dandenong Ranges with a panoramic view of the city? These gifts of wishes are part of a new program from TLC Aged Care called ‘Think, Live, Complete’, and the wishes are being granted to aged care residents across TLC’s nine residential aged care homes. The program literally ‘took off’ on Monday January 31, 2011 at 10am when Marjorie aged 84 took to the skies, thinking, living and completing her wish to fly in a helicopter. After hovering above her home at Forest Lodge in Frankston North, Marj returned to the ground with a smile from ear to ear. ‘Every resident should be given the opportunity to go in a helicopter. It was wonderful. Thank-you so much,’ she commented as she adjusted her Helicopter Group (Aust) hat. Many thanks go to the Helicopter Group (Aust) for donating their time, skill and of course helicopter to fulfil this inspiring dream. “We were inspired by Aged and Community Care Victoria (ACCV) who have been running a program known as ‘Be Inspired’,” explained TLC Aged Care CEO Ingrid Williams. “We’re taking the Make-a-Wish Foundation idea and extending it to a different generation to help
make wishes come true for residents in aged care,” she said.
Residents complete a Think Live Complete card to share their wish list of dreams and where possible, TLC Aged Care will help make them come true. A certificate is presented to celebrate the granting of that special wish. One TLC Aged Care resident wanted to visit Eureka Tower and venture out on ‘The Edge’. “The biggest problem in granting this wish was finding the team member brave enough to accompany her,” laughed Ingrid Williams. “Another resident simply wanted a relaxing and scrumptious lunch with a glorious view from the Dandenong Ranges,” she said. When Nellie McGrath, 91, from TLC Marina in Alton North, submitted her wish, ‘I would love to go on a cruise before I leave this earth’, the Lifestyle staff mentioned it to her family. On Saturday January 29th Nellie boarded the Princess Dawn with her two daughters and her granddaughter for a 13 day cruise to New Zealand. The last time Nellie was on a ship was 51 years ago when she migrated to Australia from Ireland. She was very much looking forward to the incredible scenery, meeting new people, playing games and eating lots of great food. With a smile on her face she quipped that she may even try her luck dipping her toes in the pool. We encourage our residents that whatever it is, no matter how small, no matter how challenging, they should dare to dream.
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A journey on the Murray Neil Murray - one of Australia’s most original and respected singer songwriters - returned to play the Grove’s Piping Hot Chicken Shop on Sauturday night. “When I tell people I’m playing in a chicken shop it always gets a laugh. It has to be one of the quirkiest venues around, but I’ve done it a few times now and it works,” said Murray.
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music/live events
what’s ON
• Piping Hot Chicken Shop – Saturday February 12- Shed Zeppelin – Friday March 4- Leah Flanagan with her four piece band and Tonchi. Tickets $15 with $5 from every ticket sold going to Flood Relief. – Saturday March 26- Sarah Carroll and her Psychedelic Wild Men plus Chris Wilson solo. • Barwon Heads Hotel – Ph: 5254 2201 – Thursdays 9:30pm: Live acoustic music with Lucas Williams in the Bakbar – Fridays 9.30pm: DJ K-Rupt in the Bakbar. – Saturdays 9:30pm: Adventure Playground in the Bistro. $10 entry, ID required • Ocean Grove Hotel – Saturdays: Live music and open mic from 6pm. • Bar Deli – Mondays 6:30: Open Mic.
get active
• Functional Exercises to Music for Older Adults. Mondays 9:15am – Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Wednesdays 9:30am – Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Contact Margie 5255 1335 • Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance: Tuesdays 7:45-10pm. Marcus Hill Hall, cr Banks Rd and Bellarine Hwy.
Phone K. South 5251 3393 • Line Dancing: Wednesdays 1-3pm and Mondays 7-8.30 pm. Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Elaine 0413 690 597 • Body Torque bike riding and coffee club – ride 30km along the Bellarine Rail Trail every Wednesday from 9:30am. Meet at Body Torque on Grubb Rd opposite the Car Wash. Phone for bookings 5255 2604
food/wine
• Oakdene – Mondays 6:30-9:30pm. Masterclass with Marty-learn the secrets to fine food and wine. • Leura Park Estate – Live music every Sunday from 12:30pm. 1400 Portarlington Rd, Drysdale. Phone 5253 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate - Classic car display weekends and public holidays 11am-5pm. 225 Swan Bay Rd Wallington. Ph 5250 5760
for a range of fun and informative classes from cooking to computers to CPR. Phone 5255 4294
markets, fairs and fundraisers
• Sunday February 13 – Point Lonsdale Market. 9am-2pm, Bowen Rd Point Lonsdale • Sunday February 20 – Drysdale Community Market. 9am1pm, Drysdale Recreation Reserve • Saturday February 26 – Barwon Heads Market. 9am-1pm, Barwon Heads Community Hall, Hitchcock Ave. • Sunday February 27 – Queenscliffe Community Market. 9am-2pm, Lower Princess Park, Queenscliff. – Portarlington Community Market. 9am-2pm, Parkes Hall, Newcombe Street, Portarlington. • Sunday March 6- Ocean Grove Craft Market. 9am-1pm, Kingston Park, Ocean Grove.
arts & culture classes
• Ganesh presents ... – Wednesday 6:30, fortnightly, vegetarian cooking classes – Sunday 10:30, once a month – Learn to cook an Indian Banquet using many of Ganesh’s favourite recipes. For further details contact Helen on 5236 6464 • Check out the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre timetable
• Barwon Heads Hand Drumming. Wednesday nights 7pm8:30pm. Anglican Church 61 Hitchcock Avenue. $20 entry. Drums supplied.
To have your event included in What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@oceangrovevoice.com
Shed Zep landing on Chook Shop PHENOMENAL Led Zeppelin cover band Shed Zeppelin are likely to pack the Piping Hot Chicken Shop when they make a return visit this weekend. Songs such as Black Dog, Rock and Roll, The Song Remains the Same, Good Times Bad Times and an awesome version of Kashmir have proven a hit even for the most particular of Led Zep followers. The band of mainly locals always pulls in a bumper crowd for their Grove shows and the one this Saturday is likely to be just as popular.
Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 7.30pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Enquiries - Marg Wylie 5256 2550 Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Ph.52551641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am-1pm at the Queenscliff Neighbourhood Centre, Tobin Street. Details Ernie Mason 0421 703368.
First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm: Bellarine Secondary College. Contact Tony on 0409 545929. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Ch Hall, Draper St. Details 5256 1863. Ocean Grove Ladies Probus, 10am: Ocean Grove Golf Club. Thelma Evans on 5255 1806.
Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL. 2.30pm at Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club. 1.30pm: Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Enquiries, pls contact June McLellan on 5255 1399
Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am to 12..30pm: Surfside Centre, inquiries to Pat Virtue on 5256 2155. Friendship is our theme.
Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club,10am-12 noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ph. John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N, 6pm: Uniting Church Hall, cnr Eggleston Street and The Parade. Contact Glenda 5255 5463. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm at Club Grove. For information phone 0457 315 900
First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus. 10am-12noon at the Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers., make friends. Visitors welcome For details please contact Terry on 5255 5587.
First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Details 0418 524 873.
Third Tuesday of every month
Ocean Grove branch of the Liberal Party. St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Contact Ben on 0420 374 032.
Wednesdays Jujitsu, 6.30pm: Juniors; 7.30pm Adults, Surfside Centre, Steve Cosgrave 0405 022084
Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm: Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Ave. For details contact Pam on 5255 5152
Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Ch Hall.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club. 7.30pm: Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Contact: Jason Bowers 0418 737 808
Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am: Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. For more details contact Dianne on 5255 1372.
Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am-12noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ph. John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.
First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm at the Senior Citizens Hall, visitors welcome. Enquiries Faye 5255 4430.
Fourth Friday of every month Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, the Surfside Centre. Meet new friends, visitors welcome. Call 5256 2037
Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ph. John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine and Geelong Social Group, for partnered or single people of working age. Dining out, coffee, movies, pub/trivia/band nights & more. www.meetup.com/ bellarine-geelong-social-group.
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environment
Nature’s flying rainbow THE very colourful Eastern Rosella is commonly seen around Ocean Grove. The name rosella comes from early settlers who regularly saw Eastern Rosellas near the Sydney suburb of Rose Hill and called the birds Rose Hillers which finally became rosellas. The Eastern Rosella is a medium-sized parrot which grows to about 30cm in length. It has a mixture of red, yellow, green, white and blue plumage. Both sexes have very similar markings, however the female is duller in colour. Young birds can be distinguished from adult birds because they have a yellow or orange bill, in contrast to an adult which has a white bill. They call with harsh screeches and whistles. The Eastern Rosella is found throughout south eastern Australia, from Queensland through to Tasmania. They have been introduced to New Zealand. It is found in the edges of forests, parks, gardens,
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grasslands, and farmlands. They are commonly seen in Kingston Park, Woodlands Estate, and in the nature reserve. Their diet consists of seeds, fruits, flowers, nectar, and insects. They fossick for food in cleared areas on the ground and in trees in the early morning and late afternoon.They crack seeds or fruit open with their sharp beak and hold their food in one
foot and lift it to their beak to eat. Eastern Rosellas mate for life. They nest in tree hollows, usually in an eucalypt tree, where four to eight eggs are laid. The female incubates the eggs for up to 21 days, while the male feeds her. The female feeds the chicks at first, but when they are two weeks old both parents feed them. The chicks are ready to
fly in five to six weeks. A few weeks ago I wrote an article about birds in Lake Connewarre and the Barwon River. I called for interested people to help me campaign to stop duck shooting in Lake Connewarre, as it is a Ramsar Protected area of international significance. The response was underwhelming (nobody responded), but I was heartened to read that
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Barwon Coast, your local Ocean Grove & Barwon Heads coastal foreshore manager, and operator of the Barwon Heads Caravan Park, the Riverview Family Caravan Park, Ocean Grove and the Riverside Camping Area welcome all our visitors to the coast for their summer holidays. Play It Safe By The Water Barwon Coast provides Beach Safety Signs at beach access pathways along the coast around Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove & 13th Beach. These signs provide a great deal of detail regarding the likely predominant beach conditions and also indicate where the nearest patrolled beaches are in peak summer. Always swim between the flags at our locally patrolled beaches - Ocean Grove and 13th Beach where Life Savers & Lifeguards will be on patrol. At Ocean Grove and 13th Beach patrols at weekends continue until Easter whilst daily patrols continue at Ocean Grove until mid February. The Barwon Coast funded Life Guard patrols at 18W on the Ocean Grove Spit finished at the end of January Free Shuttle Bus We hope you made good use of the free shuttle bus that ran over peak summer co-ordinated by Barwon Coast with financial support from Coles, City of Greater Geelong, the Echo, Press Here and the local business associations in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. Over 4,000 people did and that made a difference to traffic volumes and chasing that elusive car park at the beach or the shops. Dog On Beaches From 1st February through to 30th April dogs must be on a leash along the entire Ocean Grove Beach (west of 13W Hodgson St), and the Barwon River beaches.
animal welfare activists have started court action to force hunters away from Reedy Lake, Hospital Swamp and Lake Connewarre. • There is a local branch of the Bird Observers club of Australia and new members are welcome. Phone Neil Hickman 5255 2724
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From 13W (Hodgson St) east towards Collendina dogs are permitted under effective control. Effective control is when your dog is in your sight and can be controlled by voice command. If your dog does not respond to your voice then it is not under effective control. Please remember to “pick up after your dog” so that other users of beaches are not inconvenienced. Use the “Scoop the Poop” bags provided by Barwon Coast. Do The Right Thing - Use The Right Bin Whether its food packaging, plastic bags, cigarette butts, dog poo or syringes, litter is one of the most visible signs of pollution. At Barwon Coast we have made a substantial investment in locating recycling and general waste bins throughout our coastal reserves and caravan parks however our recycling programs and waste collection is only effective if used correctly. Bins with yellow lids are for recycling of appropriate materials only. Unfortunately these bins are sometimes contaminated with items that should be placed in the general waste bins and in such cases all that bins contents have to go to the tip. The biggest contaminant in recycling bins are the PLASTIC BAGS some people use to carry their recycling to the bin but then unfortunately put the bag in the bin Next time you put out your recycling, remember to make sure there are no plastic bags in the recycling bin. Plastic bags can be recycled at most supermarkets. Let’s 'Do The Right Thing and Use The Right Bins”. 13th Beach Trails Barwon Coast has just released a draft plan to provide 3 trails within Barwon Heads to improve safety of access to the beaches on 13th Beach Rd for pedestrians and recreational cyclists. Two of the trails link Stephens Parade Barwon Heads to beach access points on 13th Beach Rd whilst the third links alongside the road to the 13th Beach SLSC. Details are available on our web site www.barwoncoast.com.au We are looking for submissions regarding this proposal by 11th February 2011. I encourage you to contact me to discuss any issues related to coastal management in our region by phoning me on 5254 1371 Bob Jordan General Manager
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CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CoastalTender open on 31 January, 2011 Corangamite CMA is calling private landholders, local councils, foreshore management committees and Parks Victoria to tender for funding to undertake works managing native vegetation on our coast. CoastalTender is an Australian Government funded Corangamite CMA coastal management program supporting land managers to conserve native coastal vegetation. The $1.8 million funding available is for the conservation and revegetation on properties larger than one hectare along the Corangamite coast and areas surrounding the Port Phillip Bay and Bellarine Peninsula Ramsar sites. Properties along estuaries are also eligible. Land managers who formally express interest receive an obligation-free site assessment, and a draft management plan. The plan includes • a vegetation assessment • advice on management options. Following this, the land manager can submit a tender nominating a bid price in order to undertake the management actions outlined in the plan. Tenders enter a competitive bid process and successful tenders enter a five-year agreement. Land managers can also opt to include long-term protection commitments in their agreement, which will improve their competitiveness. Under these agreements, the land manager will receive financial incentive payments. Only actions in addition to current responsibilities under existing arrangements and legislation are eligible for support.
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I HAVE lived in Ocean Grove for about four years, moving across the bridge from Barwon Heads. I grew up in Geelong where I attended The Geelong College. Our weekends consisted of hitching down here to surf and camping in the dunes. These early memories I hold fondly and are the reason why I ended up here. Before I moved down the coast I spent twenty years as a professional musician based in Melbourne. Specialising in jazz on the Hammond organ gave me the opportunity to play and tour with some pretty amazing musicians! Some people I have either toured or recorded with include: Ernest Ranglin (Jamaica) Betty Harris (USA), Bunny Ruggs (Jamaica) Cattletruck, Swinging Sidewalks, Paul Williamsons Hammond Combo (Aria nomination), Festa, Banana Oil (Aria Award), Renee Geyer, Jim Kelly, Bobby Previte (USA), John Butler, Guy Pearce, Duke Robillard (USA), Chris Wilson, Ross Wilson, The Fabulous Thunderbirds (USA) James Taylor (UK), Wendy Saddington, Jeff Lang,
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Jimmy Smith (USA), Geoff Achison, James Black, Wilbur Wilde, The Big Gig House Band (ABC), The Late Show as house pianist (ABC). The Eric Bana Show Live house band The best thing about Ocean Grove is the state of art and music down this way. It is fantastic to observe our own Piping Hot Chicken Shop transform into a hip little venue, or the splattering of open mic sessions like Jon Willard’s long-running B.U.M.S* open mic night now at Nectar on Mondays. It would, however, be great to see more appreciation for original content and diversity. There is so much talent around it seems remiss that it not be duly recognised. If I could open a shop here it would have to be a cafe/gallery/ bookshop/live venue all in one! One day ... Living in a community such as this you tend to get drawn to like-minded people and for me the gigs, rehearsals, benefits and stuff with kids is where it’s at. My first gig as a 14 year old was playing organ in the foyer at GPAC. One day an elderly fellow came
up to me and said: “If people invested in, and supported, art and music, culture would take care of itself.” These words have stayed with me ever since and I am always looking for ways to support this idea. I divide my time nowadays between teaching a TAFE jazz course at Diversitat, gigs around the country, and hanging with my family. I am fortunate to live a life where my passions are intertwined with my career, although I am yet to work out a way to play Hammond organ while riding my mal! The future of Ocean Grove is at the mercy of many elements. It seems that more and more farms are being developed into housing and I hope the powers that be are educated enough to make sensible decisions on our future. If I were mayor of Ocean Grove the first thing I would do is ban cars down the main street and turn the old Westpac bank into a cafe/gallery/ bookshop/live venue. Then I would make John Bowman mayor!
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The Voice Business Directory Concreting
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Change is afoot LIFESTYLE business Daisy & THE DUKE opened just before Christmas and has brought something new and exciting to the Bellarine Peninsula. The Ocean Grove shop is locally owned and run by long-term residents Virginia Johnson and Janice Kilfoyle. It boasts an eclectic range of products such as clothes, furniture, homewares, gifts, accessories and children’s toys. Janice and Virginia are focusing on recycled, fair trade, eco-friendly and Australian made goods, and hope to support local artisans and handmade goods. “The store will be constantly evolving, as we introduce new and exciting ranges which have not been available in the area until now,� Virginia said. Virginia has had experience on the Bellarine Peninsula, in Geelong and interstate in hospitality, clothing and jewellery. Jan has worked throughout the region and her interests in wellbeing led to qualifications and accreditation in massage therapy. “We have a wealth of experience in retail, design and marketing, and previously teamed together to produce sun smart garments for children.� Janice said. Virginia said the shop was well-suited to the town. “We have chosen Ocean Grove for our business because we enjoy the
BOLD VENTURE: Janice Kilfoyle and Virginia Johnson are opening a new shop.
“We have already committed our support to a music event for flood
thriving community and relaxed seaside feel of the area,� Virginia said.
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Pair create with care IT IS a new beginning for Queenscliff kindergarten assistant, Julia Patten and nurse Bianca Mills as they join forces to produce hand-made goods from recycled and vintageinspired fabrics. Julia and Bianca are both mothers and have found themselves frustrated with the array of massproduced toys and clothing available for themselves and their children. “We are all conscious now about the environmental impact of importing goods over long distances and using new resources to make toys and clothes which are often seen as disposable rather than precious life-long items,� Bianca said. The women, from Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove, have decided to combine their concern for the environment with their own creative interests. The range is all locally-made using recycled or vintageinspired fabrics and everything is unique or part of only a small release. For details visit theappleyard.bigcartel. com
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LONG lines and smiling faces are testament to the enduring success of the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club Australia Day kite flying event. A perfect breeze and a rare sunny day also helped make the free event a heap of fun for all those involved. Some kite fliers brought their own but most of the kites were made, with the help of Lions volunteers, by the children themselves. Amazing how such a simple invention can still prove such a big draw card in these days when we are immersed by gadgets and technology.
To resolve most general musculoskeletal conditions requires only two or three treatments, though many people like to have regular treatments to stay healthy. “Our aim is to get you pain free and healthy in the quickest time possible�. You can contact Gianna or Ron at the Ocean Grove Soft Tissue Therapy Clinic 20 Bonnyvale Rd. Ocean Grove. Ph 52555229
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That compares to a minus 4.3 in Jan Juc and per cent fall owners in many an 18 per cent coastal areas regional Heads fall in Barwon are hanging onto – from $500,000 properties while their seaside in 2007 to $410,000. However, according comparatively towns like the to affordable is Grove are still somewhat distortedlocal agents the figure biggest draw card proving the house by the number for seachange sales in Ocean of rs. The 4th quarter Grove (111 and 52 in 2008) median house and Barwon Heads in 2007 Ocean Grove price in 20) rose and Ocean Grove’s (37 and 375,000 in 2008 from 366,500 in 2007 to larger number $300-400,00 – equaling a of bracket homes increase. 2.3 per cent which remains the strongest market. Owners dollar properties with million are not selling.
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Juniors and seniors in action for club champs Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club held is junior and senior club championships at Main Beach over the weekend.
Pictures: Paddy Kinsey.
Ocean Grove Nippers under 8s line up during their championships on Sunday morning.
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Round 10 of the Tennis Geelong Junior Season commenced on Febuary 5 despite the heavy rain the night before. Section 2 Boys Red: Lost to Grovedale; 3 sets 21 to 3 sets 30. Section 2 Boys White: Defeated Clifton Springs; 6 sets 36 to 0 sets 6. Section 3 Girls: Defeated Geelong Lawn White; 6 sets 36 to 0 sets 17. Section 8 Mixed Red: Lost to Highton; 2 sets 26 to 4 sets 29. Section 8 Mixed White: Lost to Inverleigh; 2 sets 25 to 4 sets 26.
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house -made dessert. At Lombardys on Hesse you can also enquire about our function room, a private area that can hold between 30 to 80 guests. A perfect place for your next family function, birthday or get together. From finger food to a sit down or fixed price menu, we can tailor a package to suit your needs. At LoH the kids are not forgotten either!! A small playroom can keep them occupied so that Mum & Dad can relax and eat in peace. A kids menu (and dessert menu) is provided with several kids size pasta/pizza options. With climate control LoH offers a friendly warm environment for the diner on those bitterly cold winter nights that we have on the coast or a refreshingly cool restaurant on summers oppressively hot days, hot or cold LoH provides great family service, affordable family prices and great family hospitality on the coast allowing you to relax and enjoy your holidays or take the hassle out of your evening meals with our take home menu.
African Fusion offers a large range of African giftware, as well as offering authentic biltong and boerewors. They are open 7 days a week and their staff will help to find that special something for you from handcrafted artifacts and jewellery to homewares.
Lombardys on Hesse A Seventy seat family restaurant located on Queenscliffs’ main street, a short walk down the hill from the main shopping centre or a pleasant stroll (10min) to the Queenscliff/Sorrento car ferry. Lombardys On Hesse offers a pizza/pasta menu incorporating traditional and gourmet selections together with risottos, salads and a weekly changing specials board. LoH provides several options for vegetarian and gluten free dietry requirements. A small but broad wine lists represents most main stream varietals from the regional Australia aswell as several. Local wines, complement the menu, offer value for money with three reds and four whites available by the glass. LoH is fully licensed with several Australian beers and a couple of imported beers and a limited range of basic spirits. Veneziano coffee roasted in Melbourne is the perfect way to finish your dining experience at LoH – with maybe a biscuit/slice/cake from our display or a
Let ‘Em Loose A fantastic large indoor play centre with a funky cafe for parents to enjoy. Unlimited play time for children of all ages. Children’s party rooms and private functions with cafe service. Dedicated 0 - 4 enclosed toddler area. Large indoor slides, climbs and much, much more for lots of fun under one roof.
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Above and below, bowling action from Cobras C Grade against Portarlington.
Second century for Cam
A Grade: The highly anticipated contest between Collendina and Jan Juc got off to an impressive start on the weekend, with both sides splitting the points on a day where conditions made life difficult for batsmen and bowlers alike, at Collendina Recreation Reserve. Jan Juc who sit on the precipice of missing out on a finals berth needed to make runs after they were sent in by the Cobras captain. After their 73.1 overs Jan Juc found themselves at the competitive total of all out for 142. The enigmatic Michael Fabris was again the pick of the bowlers taking 4/17 off 19 overs whilst young guns Corey Walter and Jay Hearps took 3 and 2 wickets
respectively to give the batsmen an easier chase this weekend. B Grade: For the second time in three matches Collendina opener Cameron Kavailinus was the hero, recording 119 for the visitors to help them set a monster 278 all out at Jan Juc Recreational Reserve last Saturday. Jan Juc would have been confident of holding the Cobras to a small total after an indifferent year with the bat, but Kavailinus had other ideas. His scintillating century set a brilliant base for the rest of the innings with fellow opener Blair Hodgkinson and number three Nicholas Rankin chipping in with 38 and 28 respectively.
With the last placed Jan Juc playing for only pride, and the 8th placed Cobras pushing for an unlikely finals berth, the gap between the two teams was evident from the outset. After being smashed around the park for the majority of the day, the home side were then sent in for a dangerous 16 over period which they scraped through only losing the one wicket for 27 runs. Jan Juc will continue their uphill battle this Saturday at Jan Juc Recreational Reserve C Grade: Collendina #1 were at home to Anglesea on Saturday in a must win fixture for both clubs. The Cobras won the toss and
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elected to bat first, which in hindsight wasn’t a great move. After sending themselves in, the Cobras were restricted to all out for 123 off 56 overs. Top scores for the home side were Chris Pitfield with 26 and opener Ashley Denneman who kicked off the innings well with a solid 24. With just three wins between the two sides for the season, this fixture is a must win for pride and momentum heading into next season. Anglesea will aim to chase down the Cobras meagre total at Connewarre this Saturday afternoon. By Daniel Carty
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“The blokes were really excited when they found out,” senior coach Cameron McGregor said. “We could see as coaches that the boys stepped up and (Knights) was very responsive to the way the boys trained.” Knights regularly holidays at the Collendina Caravan Park and after talking to a club committee member over the summer period, offered his services for a training session. Player Ben Van Deuren
said the players were pumped when they found out they were going to experience working with an AFL coach. “It was great, he was training in amongst it and running our drills with us,” he said. Club president Geoff Cunningham said the club felt privileged to have someone as knowledgeable as Knights run a training session. “It’s good for a local club to have the opportunity
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to have someone with experience like that to come in and take a session,” he said. The Grubbers placed sixth in 2010 and have high hopes for their 2011 season having retained all current players as well as gaining 10 new recruits. Cameron said the
players were expecting to finish in the top three this season. “With nine or 10 new players we’d be a bit disappointed not to make finals this year,” he said. Ocean Grove will play Portarlington on April 9 at Portarlington Recreation Reserve.
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Four reasons for Grubbers to be cheerful
Grubbers get
Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association - BPCA A Grade Rank Team
P W2 W1 D L1 L2 BYE
WKTS RUNS WKTS RUNS Points Points LOST FOR TAKEN AGST Ratio
%
1176
48
5.333 2.0101
828
39
4.875 2.0747
827
36
4.500 1.4463
1119
30
3.750 1.1850
1302
27
3.375 0.9856
77
1502
21
2.333 0.9387
1045
59
1255
21
2.625 0.7558
67
1245
49
1161
18
2.250 0.7843
68
1005
47
1064
12
1.500 0.6528
1
70
1076
46
1326
12
1.500 0.5332
1
62
1283
50
1403
6
0.750 0.7375
1
Drysdale
9
0
8
0
1
0
0
49
1485
78
2
Barwon Heads 8
0
6
1
1
0
1
3
Wallington
8
0
6
0
2
0
1
4
Ocean Grove
8
0
5
0
3
0
1
42
962
75
61
1089
67
68
1270
71
5
Newcomb
8
0
4
1
3
0
1
60
1203
64
6
Jan Juc
9
0
3
1
5
0
0
71
1300
7
Portarlington
8
0
3
1
4
0
1
65
8
Queenscliff
8
0
3
9
Collendina
8
0
2
0
5
0
1
0
6
0
1
10
Anglesea
8
0
2
0
6
0
11
Barrabool
8
0
1
0
7
0
Grove set
Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association - BPCA B Grade Rank Team
P W2 W1 D L1 L2 BYE
WKTS RUNS WKTS RUNS Points Points LOST FOR TAKEN AGST Ratio
%
1
Ocean Grove
8
0
8
0
0
0
1
53
1421
74
839
48
6.000 2.3648
2
Drysdale
9
0
7
0
2
0
0
52
1296
79
1065
42
4.667 1.8488
3
Newcomb
8
0
5
0
3
0
1
63
1040
76
995
30
3.750 1.2609
4
Barrabool
8
0
5
0
3
0
1
67
1119
68
1180
30
3.750 0.9625
5
Portarlington
8
0
4
0
4
0
1
57
1061
71
1109
24
3.000 1.1917
6
Wallington
8
0
4
0
4
0
1
63
955
67
1150
24
3.000 0.8832
7
Queenscliff
8
0
3
0
5
0
1
64
946
60
1141
18
2.250 0.7773
8
Collendina
8
0
3
0
5
0
1
75
1342
47
1095
18 18
2.250 0.7680 2.250 0.6394
9
Barwon Heads 8
0
3
0
5
0
1
73
989
58
1229
18
10
Anglesea
8
0
2
0
6
0
1
63
1087
51
1220
12
1.500 0.7213
11
Jan Juc
9
0
1
0
8
0
0
82
1035
61
1268
6
0.667 0.6072
Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association - BPCA C Grade Rank Team
P W2 W1 D L1 L2
WKTS RUNS WKTS RUNS Points Points LOST FOR TAKEN AGST Ratio
%
1
Ocean Grove #1 11
1
8
1
1
0
65
1380
104
1225
61
5.545
1.8024
2
St Leonards
11
0
8
1
2
0
43
1162
79
1149
51
4.636
1.8580
3
Drysdale #2
11
0
8
1
2
0
63
1279
83
1042
51
4.636
1.6171
4
Barwon Heads
11
0
7
1
3
0
70
1687
79
1397
45
4.091
1.3628
5
Drysdale #1
11
0
6
2
3
0
53
1268
80
1063
42
3.818
1.8005
6
Portarlington
11
0
6
2
3
0
72
1421
77
1356
42
3.818
1.1207
7
Ocean Grove #2 11
0
6
1
4
0
77
1228
84
1228
39
3.545
1.0909
8
Queenscliff
11
0
5
1
5
0
78
1329
76
1405
33
3.000
0.9217
9
Newcomb
11
0
4
1
5
1
86
1243
64
1228
27
2.455
0.7533
10
Jan Juc
11
0
3
2
6
0
77
1308
58
1271
24
2.182
0.7752
11
Collendina #1
11
0
2
1
8
0
91
1210
69
1524
15
1.364
0.6020
Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association - BPCA D Grade Rank Team
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P W2 W1 D L1 L2 BYE
WKTS RUNS WKTS RUNS Points Points LOST FOR TAKEN AGST Ratio
%
1266
63
4.500
2.0239
66
941
57
4.071
1.3583
81
1190
51
3.923
1.7079
70
1561
45
3.462
0.7699
981
52
1093
42
3.231
0.8486
53
1240
57
1179
39
3.250
1.1311
2
61
1278
73
1461
39
3.000
1.0468
0
1
62
1355
58
1432
39
2.786
0.8852
7
0
1
66
1095
45
1029
27
1.929
0.7255
4
8
0
1
84
1004
71
980
24
1.714
0.8659
4
8
0
2
70
836
48
1328
18
1.385
0.4317
1
Queenscliff
14
0
8
5
1
0
1
63
1877
86
2
Wallington
14
0
8
3
3
0
1
60
1162
3
Drysdale
13
0
6
5
2
0
2
44
1104
4
Ocean Grove
13
0
6
3
4
0
1
89
1528
5
Collendina
13
0
5
4
4
0
1
55
6
Jan Juc
12
0
6
1
5
0
2
7
Anglesea
13
0
5
3
5
0
8
Barwon Heads 14
0
4
5
5
9
Portarlington
14
0
2
5
10
Newcomb
14
0
2
11
St Leonards
13
0
1
Dylan Thorley bowling for Grubbers under 17s against Collendina.
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dream start at Queenscliff
for four finals spots A Grade:Ocean Grove’s A side gave Queenscliff a cricket lesson on Saturday, as they dismissed the home team for a lowly 76 before piling on 44 for no loss before the end of play. 8th placed Queenscliff didn’t play as though their season depended on it, whilst the 4th placed Grubbers appeared on a mission as they rampaged the home team at Queenscliff Recreation Reserve last Saturday. B Grade Ocean Grove v Queenscliff results unavaiable.
C Grade: Cross town rivals Ocean Grove #1 took on Collendina #2 under ominous clouds at Shell Road Recreation Reserve last Saturday. The Grubbers won the toss and elected to bat in conditions that could easily have favoured the bowlers. After 58 overs the Grubbers were bowled out for just 138. Collendina’s Dwayne Johnston was the pick of the bowlers taking 3/23 off his 15 overs whilst Julian Wilson, Paul Donald and Jacob Gasior took
two apiece to restrict the Ocean Grove batters on the usually run friendly Shell Road Recreation Reserve wicket. The Grubbers will be looking to lock down top spot on the ladder whilst the Cobras are playing for pride sitting in 12th nearing the end of the season. C Grade: Ocean Grove #2 side took on St Leonards at Len Trewin Reserve last Saturday. The Grubbers batted first making 162 all out off its 58.5 overs.
D Grade: Ocean Groves D Grade side took on Barwon Heads at Barwon Heads in a one day fixture last weekend. After sending the home side into bat the Grubbers could only restrict Barwon Heads 6/203 off it’s 40 overs. Batting second is never easy in a One Day game but the Grubbers proved that wrong as they rampaged all over the home side making 9/205 off 39 overs to record a memorable victory in one of the most exciting cricket games of the season.
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OCEAN Grove recently fielded a team of rowers in the NAVY Australian Surf Rowers League Series at Anglesea. 40 crews raced in the competition in sunny conditions and a testing three foot wave on a falling tide. Many crews came unstuck throughout the day with the better crews moving through to the finals. Racing was in front of a large crowd with plenty of supporters coming down to watch the best crews race for the Victorian navy series. Picture: Andy Berry, janjuc.redbubble.com
DREAM START OCEAN Grove A Grade has made a dream start to its two-match at Queensliff. A cunning bowling attack saw off the home side for a meagre 76 on Saturday, and they have already made a 44/0 start to their innings. Coutas fell mainly to the bowling hand of Shaun Braniff 4/22, Dale Savage 3/12 and Michael Gill 3/18, as well as the wicketkeeping skills of Stuart Anderson who took three scalps. Grubbers start against Coutas bodes well as they now sit fourth on the ladder after a 239 to 119 win over Newcomb at the end of January.
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