Ocean Grove Voice 20 March 2013

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Fired up about appealTEAM WORK: CFA volunteers Peter Baxter, Lee Bickley and Andrew Cooper hope to beat their fundraising total last year of more than $15,000.

OCEAN Grove Country Fire Authority volunteers will be out in force this Good Friday.

But they won’t be fighting fires – instead they will be helping to raise much-needed money for the Royal Children’s Hospital.

The town’s Good Friday Appeal co-ordinator, Alistair Drayton, said CFA brigades Mannerim and Ocean Grove did a fantastic job each year, but out-did themselves last year, raising in excess of $15,000.

The CFA’s efforts helped Ocean Grove reach an

impressive total of $34,378, which Mr Drayton hopes to beat this year.

“We’re really hoping we can once again put in another fabulous effort for a wonderful cause,” he said. FULL STORY PAGE 5

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Reserve surfacing and line marking finished

WITH March breaking records for heat, City of Greater Geelong is warning those most at risk to keep safe.

Councillor Kylie Fisher, who holds the portfolio for Community Development, has appealed to residents to watch over those most impacted by heat.

“I’m appealing to residents to help reduce the risks to community members most vulnerable to the sustained hot

weather. Heat related illness can affect anybody,” Cr Fisher said.

“The risk must be taken seriously, especially for very young children, people over 65, overweight or obese, pregnant and nursing mothers, people with chronic illness and limited or poor mobility.”

Cr Fisher said people taking medication that interfered with the body’s ability to regulate temperature and those

with health conditions that impaired one’s ability to sweat were also at risk.

“It’s also vital people keep a close eye on their children at the beach and other swimming spots. Kids love this prolonged spell of hot, sunny weather but it comes with some dangers,” Cr Fisher said.

Cr Fisher also appealed for residents to give special consideration to their pets who may be suffering in the heat.

Council warns to keep safe in heat

Bus passengers Isabelle, Marg and Ralph escape the 34-degree heat at an Ocean Grove shelter.

AN innovative reading program pairing beginners with their older peers has transformed reading at Ocean Grove Primary.

Teacher Jan Johnson said the Reading Club, designed to help students with reading difficulties, ran every morning from 8.30am until 9am.

“Some grade sixes do a great community service by helping me very morning at Reading Club. They help the littlies (grade’s one and two) read a few mornings every week,” Teacher Jan Johnson said.

“They organise their own rosters with the kids then help the children on different days.

‘‘Normally in the morning I’ll have 12 to 14 kids that I can see before school.”

Ms Johnson said the response within the

school communities had been fantastic with parents, teachers and students loving it.

“It’s only in its third week but it creates a very supportive environment,’’ she said.

‘‘These little guys love

reading with someone that’s not an adult, it’s much nicer for them.”

“They get exactly what they need, I’m watching them but they have older students as their critical learning friends. The grade six’s are so kind and

caring to the littlies the way they guide them.”

Grade six volunteer Matt Dehnert said he was really enjoyed guiding those with reading difficulties.

“I like helping people. I help my little brother Sam read at home too.

It’s good to be able to teach them and help them read,” Matt said.“I’ve had lots of different reading buddies so far, they seem to really enjoy it. They don’t really say thank you but they’re just really happy.”

SUPPORTIVE: Grade 6 students are helping younger students read during the Reading Club.

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SURFACING and line marking on the new netball courts at Shell Road Reserve in Ocean Grove is complete.

This will mark the completion of Stage One of the Shell Road Reserve Master Plan.

The courts have been finished with an acrylic rebound ace surface on a concrete base.

Ocean Grove Councillor

Jan Farrell said the courts were competition standard and would provide a high quality training facility for the Ocean Grove Netball Club.

“I am thrilled to see these courts ready to go for the netball season, and I’m sure the local netballers will enjoy training here,” she said.

“The new lighting around the courts will also allow the

teams to get the most out of the courts by providing the option for evening training sessions.”

Darren Cheeseman, Federal Member for Corangamite, said the completion of Stage One was an important milestone

“This is a significant step towards our goal of making the Reserve a regional sports hub,” he said

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Teen incar crash

Author hitsbookgroveFAMOUS Sydney-based children’s author Jacqueline Harvey will be instore at bookgrove on Friday, March 22 at 4pm.

Jacqueline will make the after-school visit to launch her new Alice Miranda in Paris book, as well as take time to talk with the kids and read and sign books and posters sold on the day.

Alice Miranda in Paris is number seven in a series about a bubbly eight-year-old girl.

Jacqueline’s other series is Clementine Rose, another bubbly young character, perfect for all your little girls out there who love to read and love great characters in books.

Bookings are essential. Phone 5255 5973.

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Grovers have their sayOCEAN Grove teen Annie Searby remains in a serious, but stable condition after losing control of her car in Drysdale.

The 19-year-old, who was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, was travelling west on Murradoc Road, Drysdale, when she veered off the road at about 10.30pm on March 7. Her car crashed into fencing before returning to the road.

“The female was ejected from the vehicle and was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition,” Senior Constable Adam West said.

“Police are still investigating the cause of the crash and at this stage it’s not known if she was wearing a seatbelt or if it’s snapped.”

Anna’sbig redsurpriseANNA Saric’s attempt to grow tomatoes last year was fruitless.

But this year, despite planting late, she’s grown a monster.

“I’ve never had any luck with tomatoes and I got some seeds from a lady and thought I’d give it another go,’’ Ms Saric said.

‘’Even though I planted the seeds late, little plants began to grow. I put them in the ground and suddenly there’s between 10-15 plants. The fruits are really heavy on them too. I was watering the garden yesterday and I noticed something reddish and tucked away.”

Ms Saric said she got up early to try and get the ripe tomatoes before the birds did, as the first batch of edible fruit was previously destroyed.

“I bent over and picked the tomato and it was just huge,’’ Ms Saric said.

‘’I put it on the scale and it weighed 580 grams,

they’re normally around 100gm and I thought my goodness, it’s huge.

“I sent a photo to my daughter who is over in America at the moment and she couldn’t believe it either, she doesn’t understand how the birds didn’t get it.”

Ms Saric said she was unsure what the secret to her massive fruit was, but used blood and bones and lots of water while the

plants were growing.“I’ve only been in this

house a year and a half and last year the first batch didn’t work,’’ she said.

‘’I think blood and bones definitley helped. I also grow pumpkin, silver beets and zucchini.

“I’ve supplied half of Ocean Grove with silver beets and half of Maryborough where my son-in-law lives with pumpkins. I’d never

venture into gardening before but now I’ve retired I enjoy it.”

Ms Saric said she was planning on sharing the giant tomato, which tasted sweeter then the supermarket variety, among friends and family.

“I’m going to take it over to my sister’s house for a barbeque. I’m thinking we can cut it up and make a big salad out of it,” she said.

Jessica Grace

HUGE FRUIT: Anna Saric with a tomato she grew which weighs 580 grams.

NEW playgroups, community bus trips and forums were among suggestions during a recent strategic planning day.

Ocean Grove N e i g h b o u r h o o d Community Centre manager, Nicki Dunne, said 25 Grovers turned out on February 24 to set goals and objectives for 2013.

“It was a really successful and productive day,’’ Ms Dunne said.

‘‘We identified seven key strategy areas including

marketing, fundraising and facilities.

“Within each of the key goals a number of suggestions were made to improve our service and programs to the community.

‘‘They included celebration of community days and new courses.”

Ms Dunne said she was still welcoming ideas for classes or suggestions for special interest groups.

“It’s never too late to contact our friendly staff

at OGNC with your suggestions,’’ she said.

If anyone would like

more information about the strategic plan you can call 52 554 294.

PRODUCTIVE: Community members share their suggestions about what Ocean Grove needs.

Local battery recycling scheme starts

Church book saleOCEAN Grove Uniting Churh is having a second hand book and painting sale on Saturday, April 6 between 8am and noon.

There will be books at very reasonable prices and a great selection of paintings of all shapes and sizes.

Come along and fill up your book shelves and walls.

MARCH has marked the start of a new Rotary Club of Ocean Grove battery recycling pilot program.

Club project co-ordinator, Gordon King, said Rotary, who is working with the City of Greater Geelong, had installed

bins at locations across the town and would collect the batteries before delivering them to the council’s recycling depot in North Geelong.

The bins are able to take dry cell batteries from a range of portable electrical

devices, such as mobile phones, portable radios, digital cameras, remote controls and even power tool batteries. The only batteries that cannot be handled are those from cars and motor cycles.

The scheme will provide

an environmentally friendly alternative to dumping the batteries in your household rubbish.

Batteries can be left in containers at the Grove Library, IGA Barwon Heads, IGA St Leonards and Grove Home Hardware.


Kids get colouring

Renee books a surfboard

LUCKY surfer Rennie Hoyer has collected a brand new McTavish surf board won after entering a Bookgrove independent bookshop competition.

Rennie got the chance to enter the competition after purchasing Phil Jarratt’s Surfing Australia: A Complete History of Surf board Riding in Australia – and then

answering the following question, ‘Why do you think surfing is associated so integrally with the Australian psyche?’

To win the $1000 surf board Rennie answered: Our relaxed demeanour, accessibility of unspoilt coastlines and appreciation for Australia’s natural beauty, make surfing the quintessential Aussie activity!

Board winner Rennie Hoyer and Bookgrove’s Stacey Moore.

GET your crayons out kids and you might just win a huge cuddly friend - Abigail the giant rabbit.

The team at Ocean Grove Newsagency is running its annual Easter colouring competition with the winner getting to take home the big bunny and they want budding

young artists to drop by and enter in the fun.

Pictures for colouring in are available from the Newsagency. Second prize is a basket of eggs. The winning entry will be selected on Easter Sunday.

Right: Macy Savage, 4, with Abigail the giant bunny.

Stall going strongAsh and Yvonne Clayton of ABC Rhubarb.

DESPITE the frustrating loss of signage from Ocean Grove Park, the organisers of the Bellarine Community Farmer’s Market are enjoying consistent numbers of stalls at the monthly event.

In fact they predict an even larger turnout for the next market on Saturday April 20.

This month more than 20 stallholders took part and featured two new vendors - a winery and a herb supplier.

Next month they expect to be joined by a Spanish churro maker and gluten free bakery.

The markets run from 9am to 1pm every third Saturday of the month.

Philip De Villiers of the Steel Drum Pop Corn Company.

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Ten years on teleboard

AN epic battle of the bridge has taken place - but it didn’t involve the town’s beloved football or cricket stars.

This time, 12 ordinary men from Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads slugged it out during five events in the first Shed Olympics.

“There were six men on each side and we were competing in darts, pool, table soccer, basketball hoops and coin toss,” Oceans Grove’s Glen Copperwaite said.

“The evening was intense with both teams on even scores of 28 with only one event, darts, remaining. This was Barwon Heads’ ultimate downfall, scoring one point to Ocean Grove’s 11.”

Glen said Barwon Heads were very dignified in defeat and were looking forward to a rematch.

“They’re looking forward to the next battle of the bridge but this time on their own home soil,” Glen said.

Grove steals Olympic bridge title

WINNERS: Simon, Cam, Andrew, James, Glen and Andrew celebrate their victory.

A DECADE ago Alistair Drayton put his hand up to be Grove’s Good Friday Appeal co-ordinator - and this year is no different.

This is Mr Drayton’s tenth year as Ocean Grove co-ordinator for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

“It came about when I realised our town wasn’t on Channel Seven’s country teleboard.

“We were doing the fundraising but then I was driving all the funds collected locally for the appeal into Geelong.

‘‘It was getting added to their tally and I thought we should be recognised.”

Mr Drayton said when he inquired about Ocean Grove becoming separate they said a town co-ordinator was required.

“I said I’d do it and I’ve done it ever since,’’ he said.

“Everyone does a fantastic job, from the Bowling Club’s auction to Collendina Caravan Park’s all-day hole in one competition.

Traditionally the Mex

kicks the appeal off on Good Friday eve with a massive auction.

As usual Bay FM’s Mark Hyland MC’s and local suppliers and shops around the area have chipped in their time or donated goods.”

Mr Drayton said the Mex auction would start at 7.30pm until late on March 28, with doors opening at 5pm. The Bowling Club auction will be on Good Friday, with dinner from 5.30pm onwards.

“Dinner at the bowling club is a two-course meal, $20 for adults and $9 for kids. There will be lots of raffles, live entertainment and auction from 7pm onwards,” he said.

Collendina Caravan Park’s hole-in-one competition will tee off at 2.30pm with a live cross from Channel Seven at 3pm. Balls are $5 a bag, clubs are provided and prizes donated by local businesses.

Mr Drayton said CFA brigades Mannerim and Ocean Grove do a fantastic job every year raising in excess of $15,000 last year.

“They drive the collection tins around in the afternoon and raise an enormous amount in and around Ocean Grove, Mannerim and Point Lonsdale,” he said. “Last year the tally board was extremely pleasing with $34,378 in total. We’re really hoping that we can once again put in another fabulous effort for a wonderful cause.’’

COMMUNITY SPIRIT: Grovers take part in last year’s Good Friday Appeal.

Jessica Grace

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Pals write for decadesJENNY Freebairn has written letters to two women on the other side of the world for 42 years.

Sifting through hundreds of letters from her American and Italian pen pals, Jenny said each of the ladies lives were detailed within.

“The letters with Mary, my American pen pal, started when we were both in secondary school. My very first letter that I got from her was back in 1969,” Jenny said.

“Our schools were sister schools. They asked who was interested in having an overseas pen pal and I put my name down. I was so excited when I got the first letter.”

Jenny said she’d always loved America, from watching movies and films, and was excited to learn more about what life was like for Mary.

“In the early stages it was monthly, as it would take about a week for our letters to arrive once they’d been sent. As time went on it was every few months,” Jenny said.

“Eventually, after Mary got married, she was moving around a lot with her husband’s work and we ended up losing contact with one another.”

Jenny’s other pen pal from Italy, Lucia, moved from Italy to Australia with her family when Jenny was in primary school and the girls became best friends.

“We went to school together and as we grew older we worked together as well. When Lucia was 18 she moved back to Italy with her family and we promised to write,” Jenny said.

“I like finding out how they are, what they’ve been up to and what their interests are. Generally, just how they are and how their families are doing.”

Jenny said after a decade of no contact with Mary she decided to send a letter to Mary’s parents original New York address.

“I got thinking one day I’ll take a stab at writing to her via her parents. I sent the letter and a couple of years later I received a letter back from her,” Jenny said.

“When her parents died

her brother found my letter sitting at their house and forwarded it on to her. She wrote back to me and we’ve been in contact ever since 2003.”

Jenny said she’s been lucky enough to go overseas and catch up with both of her letter friends, spending a week in Italy and another in the States.

“In 2005, my husband and I went and spent time in Italy where Lucia had organised an apartment for us. She’d come and pick us up each day and take us sightseeing,” she said.

“Then she’d take us out for dinner and we’d talk about our old lives and people we both used to know. It was amazing seeing Lucia because we’d already known one another.”

Jenny went to America in 2011 to see Mary and said as soon as she got there they clicked - getting along like a house on fire.

“She put it out there that we could stay at a motel or were welcome to stay with her. I said yes we’d love to stay, I had a feeling everything would work out,” she said.

“Even though we’d only been writing letters it was like we’d seen one another forever.”

Jenny said in the letters

with both ladies they talked about their lives, school, jobs, careers and eventually their new families.

“We spoke about our husbands and children. We spoke about our pregnancies as well. Even though we were sort of friends we never told our secrets to each other,” she said.

“Or the same things you’d tell a close friend sitting across the table from you. We’d send photos of each other and it’s been amazing watching them change over the decades.”

Jenny said penmanship

was a dying hobby but encouraged anyone to get to know someone through letters.

“You used to hear about pen pals during the war but I suppose in this day and age you don’t hear much about it really. I’m fortunate enough to be able to say I’ve got two,” she said.

“You look forward to receiving the mail or the email or phone call and text message on special occasions. You look forward to it and you have an instant reply nowadays.”

Jessica Grace

SNAIL MAIL: Jenny Freebairn has been pen pals with women in America and Italy for 42 years.

“I like finding out how they are, what they’ve

been up to and what their interests are


THE Australian population doesn’t realise how lucky it is - but there was evidence of that at the “Tears of the Heart” exhibition, held recently at the Ocean Grove Uniting Church.

Graphic poetry from refugees held in detention was beautifully woven within brightly coloured material to form unique and exquisite pieces of free flowing art.

The Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) and the Ocean Grove International Justice and Mission group (JIM) organised the event, led by local members Sue Longmore, Lyn Mulligan, and members of the Surf Coast and Queenscliff

RARs, and the Ocean Grove JIM members.

‘Tears from the Heart’ combined paintings, fibres, sculpture, graphics and text to examine the on-going plight of people seeking refuge from persecution and war.

The Installation highlighted and questioned Australia’s response to the global issues that have created the need for so many individuals and families to seek asylum.

The exhibition was presented by Queenscliff Rural Australians for Refugees and opened by the mayor of Geelong, Keith Fagg. - Uniting Church Ocean Grove

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Jodi Dunell and her family, above, pose with the Voice during a holiday in Phuket, Thailand, in September last year.

Nicky, Lucy and Ben Teese, right, enjoy the sights of Sydney with their Voice on a Manly ferry.

“Tears of the Heart” examines refugee plight

The Voice travels by air to Thailand and sea in Sydney

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Jenny farewells teaching OCEAN Grove Primary School’s beloved teacher Jenny Lander heard the bell ring for the last time last week.

After 34 years teaching and guiding students Victoria-wide, Jenny said it was time to retire, saying ‘goodbye’ to the students, schools and colleagues she’s loved.

“I can’t believe it’s time to retire - 34-years teaching has gone so quickly,’’ Ms Lander said. “I look back on the great schools I have taught at and the wonderful staff and students I’ve worked with.

“I’ve taught at six schools over my career and loved Ocean Grove Primary so much that I’ve been here twice.

“My first job was at Deer Park North Primary School where I started teaching in 1979.”

Ms Lander said her

journey from there included two years at Glen Devon in Werribee, then another 12 months at Grovedale West Primary School before being placed at OGPS.

“I felt so lucky to start teaching here in 1982. In those days though the last teacher appointed was the first person to leave when someone returned from family leave,” she said.

“Unfortunately, in December 1983, I had to leave and was placed at Corio South Primary. “It was a challenge but I enjoyed my nine years at that school.”

Ms Lander said in ’92 she applied for a promotion to OGPS and got the job, where she remained for another 20 years, excluding a 12-month stint as Oberon South’s acting Principal.

“I’ve been so fortunate here and privileged to work with and be mentored by amazing

educators and outstanding principals,’’ she said.

‘‘An assistant principal’s day is never the same, how good is that.

“There is never a boring day teaching, planning, finances, budgets, ordering, counseLling, integration and student teachers.

‘‘You’ve got working bees, special programs, school council and more.”

Principal Darryl Diment said Jenny did a remarkable job during her 22 years at OGPS in so many different roles.

“Her love for the school students and community was evident in everything

she did. From Apple Fairs, excursions, school camps and art shows,” Mr Diment said.

“Jenny did it all and was a very big part of our school.

‘‘We will sorely miss her contribution but wish her all the best in her retirement.”

Jessica Grace

RETIRING: Jenny Lander will say ‘goodbye’ to her students, school and colleagues.

THE World’s Greatest Shave will see thousands of Aussies shave their locks, with several Grovers among them.

For a fifth consecutive year, Andy McCallum will go bald alongside his team ‘Bald as Bro’, who’ve raised close to $3,000 so far for the Leukemia Foundation.

“My brother in law’s, sister’s, youngest child passed away at the age of three so this is the fifth year I’ve got behind the event,” Andy said.

Perry Kottek, 11, has raised $1500 through family, friends and playing guitar and said he’s shaving his head for a couple of reasons,

including his mum’s battle with cancer.

“I thought if I was going to cut my hair I should do it for a good reason and this is something I always wanted to do,’’ Perry said. ‘‘I’d thought about it and I planned to do it last year.

“It scared me when Mum had cancer so I know how dangerous it can be.

‘‘I thought it’d be horrible for other people, especially when they don’t pull through so I’m doing this for them.”

Mother and daughter team, Lisa and Kiahna Sten, are saying ‘goodbye’ to their hair in remembrance of Lisa’s mother Joan, who

passed away in 2011 from Multiple Myeloma.

“I said to my daughter, ‘You’re 15 years old, how will you cope without hair?’, and she said, ‘People cope everyday without hair, mine will grow back’. I’m pretty proud of her,” Ms Sten said.

“The Bowling Club donated a room and we’ll be shaving on March 24.

‘‘It’s a big decision to lose your hair but the Leukaemia Foundation relies on funds they raise themselves.”

Stephanie Hechenberger, general manager for the Leukaemia Foundation Victoria, said the World’s Greatest Shave raised vital

monies to fund research and better treatments.

“It provides funds for Leukaemia’s free services to support patients and their families from diagnosis through treatment and beyond,” Ms Hechenberger said.

“More than 12,000 people

are expected to be diagnosed with a blood cancer or related blood disorder in Australia this year, that’s the equivalent of 31 people every day.”

To sponsor Lisa Stent or sign up yourself at worldsgreatestshave.com or 1800 500 088.

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CLOSE TO HOME: Perry Kottek will shave his head for a couple of reasons, including his mum’s battle with cancer.


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A SUPPORT group on the Bellarine is “walking the journey” with men diagnosed with prostate cancer.

John Lee, who has been fighting prostate cancer for eight years, spearheads the Bellarine Prostate Support Group, which meets monthly at the Ocean Grove Community Health Centre.

“It’s not only for men with prostate cancer but their wives or carers,’’ Mr Lee said.

“We compare notes, examine their options and walk the journey together.

“Men get told they’ve got cancer by their doctors and that’s a terrible thing to be met with.

‘‘The doctor’s are so busy and don’t have a lot of time to explain all the ins and outs.”

Mr Lee said the group provided insight and

positive reinforcement for newly diagnosed men and their wives.

“They find much benefit from talking and they and their partners relax when they see it’s not always a final thing. I’ve had it eight years and others have had it for twenty,” he said.

“They can talk with men who’ve altered their diet and lifestyles or men that have had surgery.

‘‘There are lots of treatments and we really encourage the men to take a holistic approach to their health.”

Mr Lee said the meetings were originally held in the evening but he found as prostate cancer was more common in older men, the late night meetings were less appealing.

“Especially during winter when it’s dark and cold so we changed it to the afternoons,’’ he said.

‘‘Our first afternoon meeting brought five new

people and their partners, which was a good indicator.

“We really want to get the awareness out there. Specialists encourage men to come along but we’re really hoping GP’s get behind the support group also.”

Mr Lee said prostate cancer often had no symptoms, so early diagnosis and treatment

gave men the best chance of fighting the disease.

“You do much better if you get it early,’’ he said,

‘‘We encourage regular blood tests when you’re over 40. The test tells you you’ve got cancer and a biopsy will tell you what type of cancer and what grade it is.

“The theory seems to be getting in there with

surgery but that’s changing now. People can cope much better with a lifestyle change and wait to see how they’re going.”

Bellarine Prostate Support Group meets at the Ocean Grove Community Health Centre on the second Thursday of every month at 1.30pm until 3.30pm.

Contact John Lee on 5221 8862.

Cancer group helping men Jessica Grace

WALKING THE JOURNEY: John Lee and Graeme Robertson, Bellarine Prostate Support Group.

THE Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Community Market this Easter Monday promises to be packed with delicious food and activities.

Almost 100 stallholders have already booked and the list is still growing.

This will be the last summer market at Kingston

Park for 2013, as from May to September the winter market continues at the Bellarine Aquatic Centre on the first Sunday of each month.

Those people missing Yolanda’s Spanish Donuts and Darren’s home-made dim sims will be pleased to

know they are back. Sweet corn will be a new treat, as well as spiral’ing spuds, Kagan’s Nuts, Fudge man, and Popcorn.

Lots of food, cakes, specialty food, Meredith cheeses, homemade products and plants will also be there.

Monty’s Train, jumping castle and camel rides will entertain your children throughout the morning.

Don’t forget the chance to win one of two $50 vouchers from Fagg’s Mitre 10 at Wallington.

The market’s fresh fruit stallholder, The Quins,

provide a fruit and vegetable hamper box as a prize for stallholders each market.

The gold coin entry will go to the Country Fire Authority. The CFA will be there to welcome you into the market , which is at Kingston Park, Ocean Grove on Monday, April 1.

Rotary market packed with delicious food and activities


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Award for local network creator

Meeting a need for business

A WALLINGTON networker has been recognised for her leadership in empowering women on the Bellarine.

Sarah Valentine was awarded the Silver Award on International Women’s Day (March 8) by the Australian Centre for Leadership for Women (ACLW).

It recognises Sarah’s work in the creation of Bellarine Business Women.

Prior to starting her business, there were no local networking events or business development places for women who lived on the Bellarine Peninsula. After researching what was available for business women in Bellarine and gauging interest in the community, she promoted a meeting through the local papers, posters, Facebook and her networks.

Forty women came to the first meeting.

Bellarine Business Women members have benefitted through exposure and involvement in sponsoring business and community programs, workshops and webinars focusing on professional development and networking.

A SPIN-OFF television series from renowned Abode magazine features Ocean Grove’s Michael Higgins.

Principal/Director of Michael Higgins Building Design, Mr Higgins said he was approached about a property his company had designed at 13th beach.

“This particular house has been complete for a year and had previously featured in their magazine.,’’ he said.

‘‘We were invited to be part of a TV segment and did a walk through the property.

“The show aired on Foxtel and also on free to air Channel 74.

‘‘I feature in the program and I, alongside my clients, am collectively interviewed by the TV presenter.”

Mr Higgins said during the episode they walked through the home discussing the house’s attributes and features, including the environment in terms of proximity to the coast.

“We also discuss the golf courses surrounding the property. It was a great experience being on TV,

you always wonder how you present. The clients really entered into the spirit of things,” he said.

“They’re very proud of the house and have really made themselves available throughout the process in terms of promoting the property for us.”

Mr Higgins said the clients came to them with some ideas and went through the design evolution process looking at various aspects.

“We have to consider various conceptual foot prints and ideas which evolve during both the design and construction stages,’’ he said.

‘‘There’s definitely a creative side to designing a house.

“There’s also a side that has to tick a lot of boxes in relation to practicality and regulations.

‘‘At 13th Beach there’s also a stringent design review process in terms of satisfying a committee.”

Mr Higgins said he ,alongside staff Chris Taft and Marcus Wirth, were really pleased with the final result, both the TV segment and property.

“I’ve lived in Ocean Grove for over 30 years. What’s been good for us is that we understand the environment, the

processes and council involvement in terms of reviews panels,” he said.

“We understand the people we’re working with. We like to offer diversity to our clients and keep our designs fresh.”

Mr Higgins said they’d received a lot of positive feedback from clients, friends and family and from the broader community.

“I’ve been receiving texts and calls off people saying we did a really good job. People were watching the show and they were impressed. It’s all been really positive,” Mr Higgins said.

ON THE BOX: Marcus Wirth, Chris Taft and Michael Higgins.

Jessica Grace

The Ocean Grove offices of WHK Accounting & Finance and Bendigo Bank recently hosted a get together for the Industrial Estate.

Supported by the Ocean Grove Business Association and BEAR initiative, the event provided a networking and B2B opportunity for local businesses on the

estate. Over a beer and snag, business owners and operators had the opportunity to meet local advisors and find out more about the resources available

to help them. The Ocean Grove

Barwon Heads Lions Club kicked in by providing their barbecue facilities for the event.

Sarah Valentine

TV focus on homebuilder

A range of local businesses based at iGrove - the Ocean Grove industrial and business park - took the chance for a social meet up put on by WHK Accounting, the Bendigo Bank and Bellarine Furniture.


AN Ocean Grove horse rider and his ex-racehorse are flying to the UK next month to compete at the Badminton Horse Trials.

Murray Lamperd, 42, and UnderTheClocks are undeterred by being the only horse and rider combination to attend from Australia.

“Ninja (paddock name) is showing a lot of ability and I’m improving all the time,” Lamperd said.

“If successful, and with the right financial support, I hope that this preparation positions us as strong contenders for the next Olympics in Rio in 2016.”

Only the world’s top 85 riders qualify to compete at this key Olympic build-up event, renowned for having one of the toughest cross-country courses anywhere.

It normally takes Australian riders a long European-based preparation to train for this event.

Badminton is one of six 4-star events held around the world each year.

Two other 4-star events, the Olympics and World Championships are held every four years.

Murray has been training UnderTheClocks for the last four years.

He has also established his own horse riding business, Bellarine Riding School, from bare paddocks.

“Ninja is a real show-off and my best friend,” Lamperd said.

“We’re both very excited to be competing on the world stage and grateful to our friends and supporters for getting behind us with their fund raising efforts.

“There is no way we could afford to do this otherwise.”

Grove rider heads to UKMark Heenan

UNDETERRED: Murray Lamperd, 42, and UnderTheClocks will compete in the UK next month.

15apple fair

Fair a top pickTHE Apple Fair, Ocean Grove Primary’s biggest annual fundraiser, was a massive hit among students, teachers and revelers.

Co-ordinator Andy McNeilly said the twilight event raised ‘similar’ funds to last year, which was a fantastic result for the schooling community.

“I would say there were a couple of thousand people there in the end. It was a really, really hot day but the cool change came and it was perfect, there was a stack of people,” Mr McNeilly said.

“I’m a grade four teacher and all of my students went.We’ve had great feedback and I’d really like to thank the amazing committee this year that gave up so much of their time.”

Mr McNeilly said monies raised would go towards improving the school environment and the schooling grounds.

ABOVE: Max, Gabe and Leonie.RIGHT: Daniel, Charlie, Noah, Sam and Cooper.BELOW LEFT: Heath and Rodi.BELOW RIGHT: Teachers Kate, Em, Fi and student teacher Emma.

LEFT: Jye and Ash BELOW LEFT: Crawford. BELOW: Bridget, Ivy, Olivia, Anouk and Tiani.


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DON Cole arrived in 1957 to open Ocean Grove’s official Post Office and has been instrumental in shaping the town.

“We came down here on January 3 to open the Post Office and had to clean it up before we could open. On January 7, 1957, the doors opened to a population of around 1,000,” Mr Cole said.

“In those days the Cath-Kin house and the Chalet were in full swing with around 30-40 guests and 70-80 respectively. In those days we had a nest of three manual telephones at the Post Office.”

Mr Cole said of a night time there would be queues of up to 20 people trying to ring relatives in the country or Melbourne and bookings were essential.

“The girls had a box at the side where people booked their calls annually. In those days telegrams were taken by hand by Morse code and we’d get 40 a day, on weddings it’d go up to 150,” Mr Cole said.

“We had a problem once when they started up a disco directly opposite the phones. No one could hear their calls, I had to negotiate with them to slow down and the police got called in

eventually.”Mr Cole said in those days

they weren’t nearly as many cars, with people arriving mainly in coaches from Geelong, the main street just a strip of asphalt without curving or channeling.

“There were about four shops at that stage including a hardware store, chemist, electrician, bank and the Shell garage. There also used to be a big forest of pine trees near Presidents,” Mr Cole said.

“Eventually they (the trees) alongside the Chalet got knocked down. Back in 1957 the Wynndean Caravan Park was taking immigrants and there was also a holding camp in Draper Street.”

Mr Cole said the immigrants went on to build homes around Ocean Grove and the women worked out on farms in Leopold, walking the distance every morning.

“You would see the Polish women in their long black frocks walking every morning. Our kids grew up with their kids and became good friends. They adapted well to footy, cricket and

tennis,” he said.“It’s something for

people to remember today. That immigration doesn’t happen straight away, we have to give people time to adjust to a new culture and it takes a generation.”

In 1961 Mr Cole was instrumental in forming Grove’s beloved Grubbers footy team, serving as the original secretary/treasurer.

“We had to form the ground. We purchased land which was originally a swamp. The local carriers on their way home from work would dump sand,” he said.

“A fellow from International Harvester said he had new equipment he wanted to trial so brought it down and after a week we’d leveled everything out and I organised a working bee.”

Mr Cole said a group of 20 men proceeded to throw the seeds by hand all over the oval and when the grass sprouted organised another working bee to mow the lawn.

“We looked like John the Baptist and his disciples throwing seed from our aprons. I contacted the Barwon Heads Golf Club to use their mower which they refused,” Mr Cole said.

“In the end we used 20

normal mowers and did it all ourselves. It really was a fantastic effort by the community to get it all up and running.”

Mr Cole said the recent debacle surrounding temporary change rooms at the Shell reserve has saddened him, calling on people to be realistic and remember the bigger picture.

“We ran dances from Boxing Day right through until the end of January to raise money for Ocean Grove. Every sporting club in Grove would volunteer

ten members to help run the evening,” he said.

“We worked together and raised over $160,000. It showed a commitment of a community that really believed in something and was willing to do something about it.”

Mr Cole said other life achievements include serving as secretary/treasurer for the Recreation Reserves Committee and creating the Bellarine Football League.

“We were playing in the Geelong District but we wanted a league on the

Bellarine and after a fair amount of work we got that in ’71, we won several premierships in the 90’s,” he said.

In those days the local community also chipped in to help protect the town from fires.

“I also cut over a tonne of wood for a fire break along Thacker Street North when it used to be nothing but trees. We used to get two or three call outs a week for deliberately lit fires.”

Mr Cole said he and wife Lyn still love Ocean Grove as much as when they first

arrived over 56 years ago despite all of the changes.

“I walk around a lot now looking at all of the new houses and I’m disappointed in some of the architecture. I don’t like all of the big block houses everywhere,” he said.

“I think though against that the landscaping they’re putting up is superb. I give them full marks for that. A lot has changed but it is still home and a wonderful place with wonderful people.”

HISTORY: Don Cole and George Mattews behind the counter of the old Ocean Grove post office, now Murf’s surf shop, in 1957. INSET: Don Cole and wife Lyn as they are today.

By JESSICA GRACE

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our street, our neighbours

Ashcombe LaneAs part of a series aimed at helping us get to know our neighbours, the Voice’s Jessica Grace went to meet some of the residents of Ashcombe Lane. Let us know if you’d like us to feature your street or area. Contact [email protected]

Wendy Moore, 60, fleet administrationI’ve lived in Ocean Grove for 18 years. We chose Ocean Grove because my partner loved it. I love the area, the people. I work in Melbourne so it’s beautiful to come home to Ocean Grove. I hate the commute. I love cooking and pottering around the garden. I love reading and going out for dinner. I love Oakdene, we went there on Saturday night - it was absolutely beautiful. Everything was fantastic. My partner works night shift and I work afternoon shifts so we hardly see each other. We don’t get to hang out. He has Friday off and I work and I have Saturday and Sunday off. I love cooking and baking my own cakes and biscuits. I make anything. I like to make a lot of my own up. I just concoct things. I’m known for my pasta and fruit cake.

Kareen Corless, 63, retiredI have lived in Ocean Grove my entire life. I lived on the corner of Presidents Avenue and Epworth Street for 21 years. I moved up the road. I left home when I was doing nursing training but I always came home on my days off. I have lived away a couple of times but I’ve come back so often, even when we lived up in Echuca. Ocean Grove is home. I like the place and I like the feeling you belong. Family are all still around and the kids and grandkids are in Leopold. We’re heading towards number seven. We’ve got even numbers at the moment, three of each. I love knitting which I do in the CWA and Lions Club. Among other things we are always doing something like rugs for Cottage by the Sea or baby clothes for Geelong Hospital.

Jack Evans, 78, odd jobsI’ve lived in Ocean Grove permanently since ’92. We come down from Sunshine in Footscray. It’s different entirely. We’d been coming down for 20 years before we moved. We lived at Wynndean Caravan Park. Our kids grew up here until young teenagers and then they get their own interests then you know the story. My daughter came in ’94 and now my grandkids are involved in all the clubs, footy clubs, cricket clubs and their cousins. When my son in-law came his brother came as well. All the Bate boys that play golf, cricket and footy are my grandkids. I was always a member of the clubs, that’s how you get to know everybody. It beats sitting around looking out the window doesn’t it. My wife still goes to the Garden Club.

Kristy Williams, 34, pastry cookI’ve lived here since grade three. We moved from Hamilton. I love Ocean Grove, it’s close to the beach and it’s just beautiful. We go to the park a lot with the kids and we go down to the beach and get ice creams and things like that. I’ve been overseas before I became a mum. Spain was my favourite place. I went on busabout. I went for about six months. I work at the Rolling Pin - my parents own it. I’ve been there on and off since I was 18. My husband works there too. I decorate cakes. That’s my skill at work. I do all the birthday cakes and things that people order around here. There are always unusual requests. It’s more complicated things that people want, nothing too unusual.

Rhiannon Hodgkinson, 24, actressI’ve been here since I was two. We came from Canberra. I love the weather and the beach. I work on stage as an actress I’ve been doing that for about eight years. I have an agent so I do television as well. I was the face of a beauty expo in New Zealand this year and I’ve been in a couple of ads here and there. I’m hoping to be a famous actress on TV. You’ll see me one day on Home and Away. I also manage the Mex in Ocean Grove. I’ve been there for ten years, I love everyone there. It’s like a second family - they’re beautiful people, beautiful food. I do a lot of promo modelling and acting. I’ve met a few famous people. I met Guy Pearce once, he was lovely, very lovely. He was really sweet and really laid back.

OCEAN Grove’s house prices are holding fi rm and sales are steady despite large percentage reversals in other towns

in the region. The reason, according to Property Victoria fi gures, is that home owners in many regional coastal areas are hanging onto their seaside properties while comparatively affordable towns like the Grove are still proving the biggest draw card for seachangers. The 4th quarter median house price in

Ocean Grove rose from 366,500 in 2007 to 375,000 in 2008 – equaling a 2.3 per cent increase.

That compares to a minus 4.3 per cent fall in Jan Juc and an 18 per cent fall in Barwon Heads – from $500,000 in 2007 to $410,000. However, according to local agents the fi gure is somewhat distorted by the number of house sales in Ocean Grove (111 in 2007 and 52 in 2008) and Barwon Heads (37 and 20) and Ocean Grove’s larger number of $300-400,00 bracket homes which remains the strongest market. Owners with million dollar properties are not selling.

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L troubadour Carus Thompson has returned to Australia with new studio album Caravan, as well as his new live album Acoustic At The Norfolk Volume II in tow.

Last year was a big one for Thompson, with European and Australian release tours of Caravan and the arrival of his first child.

Upon returning from Europe, Thompson recorded Acoustic At The Norfolk Volume II to celebrate living back in Australia and to take stock of where his musical journey has taken him during the last decade.

Originally coming to prominence as part of the explosion of the roots scene, this Fremantle born folk-rocker has shown, after three highly acclaimed studio records that he’s also a gifted songwriter and storyteller - in the tradition of artists like Paul Kelly and Tim Rogers.

Worldwide, Carus Thompson has sold more than 30,000 albums independently and

supported luminaries such as Dave Matthews, Xavier Rudd, Damien Rice, Jack Johnson, John Butler and The Waifs.

The last few years have seen him touring non-stop across Europe, playing to a rapidly expanding fan base where his music has found a huge place for itself in Germany and the UK, backed up by strong radio play and sold out shows.

One of the few truly independent Australian troubadours to be able to carve a full time living from his craft, years of far flung touring have assured,Thompson poss-esses the enviable ability to draw hundreds of people anywhere he goes.

It’s not something he takes for granted and you can see how much he values a crowd every time he takes to the stage. A songwriter he is, but a shoe gazer he ain’t - priding himself on getting punters up on the dance floor as well as engaging them with his story telling, whether playing solo or with his energetic band.

After more than a decade of writing, touring

and recording, Carus Thompson is a veteran on the Australian live music, singer-songwriter landscape, a highly experienced, accomplished

and passionate performer with a hard won and loyal following.

See him live and you’ll understand why his fan base continues to grow

and why he’s one of this countries favourite live performers.

Thompson will perform at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop on March 30.

Carus promises to entertain

PASSIONATE PERFORMER: Australian troubadour Carus Thompson prides himself on getting punters up on the dance floor.


DINING OUTA perfect setting with a

WITH an “exhilarating menu of breezy, modern Asian and Mediterranean dishes”, it’s easy to see why the Age Good Food Guide listed Napona in the 2013 edition. Overlooking the park at 24 Hodgson St,

Ocean Grove, the alfresco timber deck provides a perfect setting to enjoy some of the Bellarine’s best food. Autumn is a great time of year to experience

new dishes using the season’s produce. Napona aims to bring you a fresh and

vibrant menu sourcing local ingredients where possible, relying on the quality this region exhibits. Exceptional service in a relaxed

atmosphere makes Napona perfect any time of day, whether for a meal, snack, or simply a quick coffee or wine. Casual dining during the day makes way

for modern dishes in the evening with the seafood a must. Breakfast and lunch meals start at $12.

Mains at dinner range from $21 to $38, complemented by an accessible wine list starting at $32. Families are welcome with kids meals at $12. Napona is open from 8am, seven days a

week for breakfast and lunch, with dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Food is available all day. Call 03 52563153 for bookings. Customer car park at rear.Find their menus online at www.napona.

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MondaysOcean 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 monthBellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown.Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email [email protected]. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 2pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5256 1863. Third Monday of every monthOcean 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 Margaret 5255 2848.Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown.Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email [email protected]. Fourth Monday of every monthCombined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Michael Turner on 5255 1572.TuesdaysBellarine 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 Sue on 5255 2068.Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 52 552996Rotary 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 monthOcean 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 monthOcean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

WednesdaysOcean 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 monthBellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact [email protected] or 0412 199 467Second Wednesday of every monthParkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152Third Wednesday of every monthOcean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every monthOcean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house.Phone Peter 0419 782629 Last Wednesday of every monthCancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre.Fourth Wednesday of every monthOcean 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 monthOcean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.Second Thursday of every monthProstate Support Group-Bellarine meets at Ocean Grove Community Health Centre at 1.30pm. Contact John Lee on 5221 8862 for details.Fourth Friday of every monthOcean 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.

Clubs meet

music/live events• Barwon Heads Hotel-Thursday Open Mic 8pm-Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music -First Sunday of each second month beginning March 3 3pm-6pm. Youth are encouraged to perform their songs as bands/ soloists/ duo’s for more information contact Jill Meehan on 0431 606 476.• Ocean Grove Hotel- March 23 Roast Goat Spit and NDK- March 30 2 Fat 2 Skate- April 6 Kyle Taylor, Lani Schwaiger, David Anderson• Piping Hot Chicken Shop- March 30 Carus Thompson• Potato Shed DrysdaleVarious dates from April 2 to 6 Roger’s Jolly Pirate Adventure Tickets $8 come along and enjoy watching Rodger and his dog scruff play

pirates for the day. Bring along your dancing shoes and meet Rodger, Scruff and friends after the show. For more information contact Rob MacLeod on 52 511 998

markets & fairs• Barwon Heads Community HallMarch 30 Barwon Heads Community Market 9am -1pm• Parkes Hall Newcombe Street PortarlingtonSunday March 31 Portarlington Community Market 9am to 2pm• Kingston Park Ocean GroveApril 7 Ocean Grove Craft Market 9am until 1pm• Point Lonsdale Primary SchoolMarch 30 Point Lonsdale Market 9am - 2pm • Ocean Grove ParkApril 20 Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm• Queenscliff HarbourApril 21 Queenscliff

Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm

food/wine• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 5253 3180• McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road WallingtonOpen weekends and public holiday’s 11am - 5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760

get active • Ocean Grove Recreation HallOcean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity Ph: 0438 055 679• Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove-Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music for 55+, 10.15am gentle

exercises to music for 65+ contact Marg on 52 551 335 • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove -Wednesdays 9.00 am Volleyball, 9.30 am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 52 551 335• Queenscliff RSL Hall-Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 52 55 1335• Marcus Hill Hall cnr Banks Road and Bellarine Highway -Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Ph: 52 513 393• Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove-Mondays 7-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413 690 597• Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435 481 920• Scout Hall, The Avenue

Ocean Grove- Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422 700 951• Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas & Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955 331 or email [email protected]

reading & writing• Ocean Grove Library – corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. -Thursdays 11am Babytime- Nursery Verses-Friday’s Preschool Storytime 10.30amLast Wednesdays of the month Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 7-12 4-5pm www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au family fun• Koombahla Equestrian ParkTuesday to Friday After

school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 52 562 742.• Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean GroveSaturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Toy Library Borrow a range of toys for children aged six months to six years, open to all families on the Bellarine www.oceangrovetoylibrary.org.au• Uniting Church Ocean Grove Friday 10am-12pmOcean Grove Play Group Any children 5yrs and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time contact Chelsea Cole at [email protected]

classes & exhibtions• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check out our program

with a range of courses, classes and fund activities Ph: 52 554 294• Springdale Neighborhood Centre -Third Sunday of every month ‘Making waves music and poetry arvo’ 2pm-5.30pm. A great variety of acts on the day for all ages $5 donation contact Jill Meehan on 0431 606 476.

health & wellbeing• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The TerraceLast Friday of every month 1PM-3PM Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles available)Phone Julie Rodger on 0435 362 573 or email [email protected] for more information

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OCEAN Grove Primary School students enjoyed beautiful weather whilst honing their football skills.

Mike Fox from Football Federation Victoria said grade one to four students recently participated in a day all about soccer.

“It’s all about just participating and having fun with soccer, we set up the day for enjoyment as opposed to competition. The big emphasis is on fun

and being involved,” Mr Fox said.

“We run it from grade one to four and basically our aim is to get as many schools down as possible. We put the kids in teams of six and we play five games throughout the course of the day.”

Mr Fox said it’s not about winning as much as having a go and being physically active.

“We really just want all

the kids to have a good time and we don’t keep score. We give away prizes and run little competitions throughout the day making sure all of the kids get involved,” Mr Fox said. “Not just the kids with great skills. We provide schools and student’s insight and information about the game of soccer. We ran the day with the local Surfside Waves club and handed out their

flyers.”Mr Fox said the day

provides an opportunity for kids to stay active whilst playing with their team mates is an environment that everyone loves.

“We had 97 kids turn up which was fantastic. The kids really seemed to enjoy themselves and have a good time, some of them said they’d like to carry on with the sport which is great,” Mr Fox said.

BusinessAssociation needs a secretaryWOULD you like to get involved in local business networking?

If you have an hour or two a month to spare Ocean Grove Business Association is looking for a secretary.

The role could suit a working or retired person with administration skills and involves accurate note taking as well as drawing up and sending out agendas and dealing with outside correspondence.

If you would like to be involved in a dynamic and friendly committee contact OGBA president Helen Butteriss on 5255 5077.

THE Voice is urging locals to dig through their photo albums and see if they have interesting images of Ocean Grove between the 1940s and 1980s.

If you have images, either prints or digital files, please contact the Voice at [email protected] or phone 5255 3233.

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SUNRISE: Looking towards Point Lonsdale. Picture: MICK ARMSTRONG

SUNSET: Looking towards Connewarre. Picture: MICK ARMSTRONG

Magic moments in summer 2013Hopefully it’s not finished yet, but 2013 has been a cracking summer. What are your best photo moments of summer 2013? Send them to [email protected] are a couple of shots taken on one of those beautiful summer days by local snapper Mick Armstrong.


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ON Thursday, March 7 I was invited to ‘The Homestead’ Aged Care facility in Wallington to hear a talk given by Neil Hickman, a photographer and twitcher extraordinaire from Bellarine Birdlife Group.

The talk was part of a ‘launch’ of a project to improve the gardens around The Homestead, so more birds would be attracted to the gardens.

The project was initiated by the staff and residents of The Homestead.

It will involve assistance from the Bellarine Birdlife Group and Matt Crawley from the Bellarine Catchment Network.

Trees and plants indigenous to the Bellarine will be planted in the grounds.

The Homestead facility provides a mix of high and low care. The buildings, grounds and staff all appeared lovely!

TLC Aged Care is a family-owned business that has been providing ‘Tender Loving Aged Care’ to residents of its homes for more than 20 years.

TLC’s nine aged care homes are situated across Melbourne and Geelong.

I spoke to Jasmine from The Homestead, who told me the project was initiated by the residents and the staff because many of them loved birds and wanted to embrace the lovely rural aspect of the facility.

There is a plan to make a calendar from Neil’s wonderful photos of Bellarine birds to raise money for the project and I for one will be looking forward to buying a calendar!

Neil’s talk involved a DVD display of birds seen around the Bellarine.

In the photo he is talking about a Yellow-Billed Spoonbill. He spoke about his bird watching and photography techniques and the birds that may be attracted to the revamped garden in the future.

To Stan, the reader who rang me to

say he wasn’t seeing as many birds in his garden this year - I didn’t receive any emails from anyone experiencing the same problem, so sorry Stan! I hope the birds come back to your garden when the rain eventually starts!

Thanks to Phyllis, who rang to tell metthe Tawny Frogmouth pair made a brief return to her garden last week - thanks, and it was great to see them.

To Jeanette, who loves the Purple Swamphens in the pond near her house in Kingston Estate - I have seen a pair of Swamphens there and I hope they can nest safely in the small pond and manage to rear a family. See the photo of Jeanette’s favourite bird named Swampie)!

Don’t forget, the Butterfly Walk in the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve at 9.30 am on March 23.

The next outing organised by the local Bellarine Birdlife Group is to Werribee Treatment Plant on Sunday, March 24.

The group will also be venturing to Point Addis on April 3. If you are interested in these outings or anything else regarding local birds, please email me on [email protected]

Homestead embraces rural life

INFORMATIVE: Neil, above, talks about birds seen around the Bellarine. BELOW: A reader’s favourite bird, Swampie.

WHEN thinking of nesting behaviour we automatically leave it up to the female’s to sort this out.

The Ocean Grove Men’s Shed are very much in tune with nesting behaviour and are not afraid to show it.

The Ocean Grove Men’s Shed has teamed up with Barwon Coast to support the Bellarine Nest Box Project; an initiative by Barwon Coast.

More recently Maddie Glynn from Barwon Coast identified a number of wildlife species that are becoming displaced and need help to survive.

“We manage the coastline to improve biodiversity values; that is the plants and animals that live here or should live here,’’ Maddie said.

‘‘Unfortunately, to replace the damage done from years gone by takes time so the nest box project will provide needed assistance to those animals that require a natural tree hollow to survive.’’

Bruce Ward, from the Ocean Grove Men’s Shed, said bringing the shed on board brought the labour and skills required to make nest boxes for a variety of wildlife along our coastline and across the Bellarine.

“Many of us have forgotten how to live with wildlife and now see wildlife as a pest,’’ Maddie said.

‘‘We need to turn this thinking around and teach people that wildlife also provides for us and we can all live together with minimal effort.

“This project was launched at this

year’s Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea, where people from across the Bellarine can place a nest box order with the Men’s Shed which can be located and monitored on their property.

‘‘People may think that it is just about installing the nest box and that is all that there is needed.

‘‘However, the boxes need to be monitored to deter introduced pest such as Indian Myna birds inhabiting the boxes, so a commitment from the new owner would be required. It is not a time consuming job, just one to be mindful of if you are thinking of purchasing a nest box.

‘‘We are also offering ongoing commitment and support through other groups across the Bellarine as the project grows.”

To assist those new owners of a nest box, Barwon Coast has provided a fact sheet for the nest box type chosen, as well as how to install and care for the box to ensure you provide a long term and safe haven for the animal that will take up residency on your property.

“The Men’s Shed will be taking orders for medium parrots and lorikeets, Brush tail Possum, Ringtail Possum, and micro-bats boxes. This list will be added to over time. Your backyard is already a mini ecosystem so why not expand it further,” Maddie said.

For more information contact Maddie at Barwon Coast on 5254 1118 or 0400 931893.

What does the Ocean Grove Men’s Shed have to do with wildlife?


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A NEW exciting season dawns for the Ocean Grove Football Club in 2013.

The first goal remains playing finals for the Grubbers this season, the next one will be to win a final.

The last two seasons have ended in disappointment for the Ocean Grove Football Club senior team in 2011 and 2012 after the club was bundled out in the BFL finals in straight sets.

New Senior Grubber playing coach, Shane Jack, who replaced the outgoing Cameron McGregor, can’t wait for the season to kick into gear.

The club has lost some key tall personnel including last season’s co-captain Pete Corredig and Michael Stewart who have departed the club and will play football in the local areas that suit their work and study needs.

On the flip side, the Grubbers have acquired the services of some midfield guns including South

Barwon GFL premiership player Bryn Weadon and Kelly Williams who returns to the club after a playing stint with Leopold in the GFL.

The big name off-season signing in the summer was Geelong AFL dual premiership player Max Rooke, who plans to play 6-8 games in 2013.

Liam Rock takes on the role as captain for 2013 after being voted in by his peers, while teammate Mark Laidler is the new vice-captain as he returns to his former club after his playing stint with Newtown and Chilwell.

The Grubbers kick off the season with a home fixture against Bellarine rivals Drysdale on Saturday, March 30.

Both the Grubbers and the Drysdale Hawks played in two thrilling encounters last season, including the opening game of the season where Ocean Grove won by one point after trailing by four goals at three-quarter time.

New and exciting season dawnsGRUBBERS’ 2013 FIXTURE

Round 1: Drysdale (Home) Round 2: Modewarre (Away) Round 3: Geelong Amateur (Home) Round 4: Newcomb (Away) Round 5: Barwon Heads (Home) Round 6: Anglesea (Away) Round 7: Portarlington (Home) Round 8: Queenscliff (Away) Round 9: Torquay (Home) Round 10: Drysdale (Away) Round 11: Modewarre (Home) Round 12: Geelong Amateur (Away) Round 13: Newcomb (Home) Round 14: Barwon Heads (Away) Round 15: Anglesea (Home) Round 16: Portarlington (Away) Round 17: Queenscliff (Home) Round 18: Torquay (Away)

DEPARTURES: Pete Corredig (Warrnambool FC), Tom Foott, Brandon Backwell (Barwon Heads), Louie Holmer (Lorne), Michael Stewart, Kane Reardon (St Albans), Dillon Haire (Geelong West GFL), Adam Donald (Geelong West GFL).

ARRIVALS: Max Rooke (Ex Geelong AFL/Newtown and Chilwell), Bryn Weadon (South Barwon), Mark Laidler (Newtown & Chilwell), Kelly Williams (Leopold), Brayden Sneddon (Hoppers Crossing), Ricky Sneddon, Jason Turnbull (Beulah), Riley Koops (Birchip), Brandon Poulter (Barwon Heads)

“We have had a big turnover of players. Our first main goal is to try and make finals.

‘‘The BFL competition seems to be getting a lot better. A lot of teams have picked up a lot of new players, so I believe it is going to be more even across the board.

“You will hope our main strength will be our midfield with our recruits Kelly Williams, Bryn Weadon, Jason Turnbull and Riley Koops will be rolling through the midfield.

“With our Ruck department; Brayden Sneddon has not missed a beat over the pre season and in the intra-club game he was very good and he competed in

our first practice match against two big men. Brayden Sneddon and youngster Jess Rapa competed well in the big man department and then I swapped them up forward and they were able to go forward and take a couple of marks as well. I believe with those two and Ricky Sneddon as well as our big man department is looking all right.

“Our first three rounds are Drysdale at home, Modewarre at Modewarre then Geelong Amateur back at home. It is going to be a big start to the season for us – we are just preparing as best as we can. We will be trying to get everyone up and injury free by round one.”

Mark Heenan

Ted Trevean, Grubbers player coach Shane Jack, Strathmore coach Digby Morrell, Claire Trevean and Will Trevean holding the Red Trevean trophy.

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VICTORIAN PGA Champion David McKenzie has fired an outstanding round of seven under-par 65 to take home the spoils at the $10,000 Barwon Cleaning Supplies Portarlington Golf Club Pro-Am.

The win at Portarlington is McKenzie’s second win in a month, following his first place finish at the Trafalgar Pro-Am in early February.

McKenzie took advantage of the friendly

conditions, reeling off nine birdies on his way to a one shot victory.

“The club are doing an amazing job continually improving this event, leaving it in a very strong position moving into the future” McKenzie said at presentations.

Weather conditions were again physically testing as temperatures soared into the early thirties, however with only a light breeze birdies were the order of the day.

It was obvious the amount of work that had gone into the Portarlington course during the past couple of months, with the whole course in magnificent condition, leaving all players raving.

At the completion of the morning round Brock Gillard and Ben Ford held the Clubhouse lead with an excellent round of six under-par 66.

Weather conditions

again threatened to heat up but a light southerly breeze blew in making scoring and conditions a lot more comfortable.

Victorians Michael Choi and Craig Hasthorpe joined Gillard and Ford on six under 66 to eventually finish in a tie for second place.

Four players also tied for sixth place with five under-par 67, Jin Jeong, Ryan Lynch, Brad Lamb and Order of Merit leader Euan Walters.

McKenzie takes home win at Port

BEATING THE HEAT: Ron Stockdale (CEO), Sponsor Hamish Easton (McCormick Harris) and PGC member James Harvey.

GREAT GAME: Winner of the Day David McKenzie, centre, with President Tony Meagher and CEO Ron Stockdale.VOICE TEAM: Shaun Mitten, Nathan Williams (Rolling Pin) and Matthew Lancaster.

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TORQUAY Boardriders took out the 2013 Victoria/South Australia Jim Beam Surftag Title in a hard-fought final at 13th Beach.

But it was the two youngest surfers who stood tall and snatched the victory for the prestigious club.

In difficult and windy conditions, Cahill Bell Warren, Nic Muscroft, Jack Perry, Todd Rosewall and Harrison Mann miraculously turned a slow-start into a sweeping victory with a 90.63 total heat score. Seaford (85.57) and 13th Beach (72.67) both secured spots in the Australian Titles to be held in April but South Coast narrowly missed a spot on the national stage.

The local 13th Beach club blew the final open with a commanding start while Torquay were staring down a repeat of last year after another sluggish beginning.

The Seaford team, lead by Dion Atkinson who won the BOSCH Powerwave Award with an 8.5, took the lead after three surfers. Atkinson was a standout performer of the event carrying his recent form

from the Newcastle Pro by scoring the highest three-wave personal score – 31.17. But Todd Rosewall and Harrison Mann, the two young guns from Torquay, stepped up to the big occasion and both blitzed their three waves to bring it home.

“Todd and Harry got six of our best scores of the day in that final,” said Torquay local Cahill Bell Warren. “The groms brought their A-game and got us over the line.”

“It was so good to see in the final two Victorian teams and two South Australian teams. Those three national title spots across the two states are really heavily contested. Any of the teams there could have won.”

“We just had to make sure we were one of the ones to snatch a spot and make it to D-Bah for the finals. To come out with the win is a bonus.”

“After last year we had such a shocker. We started the final in a pretty poor way and we were freaking out thinking we were going to have another one. We were saying, ‘surely it

couldn’t happen twice in a row.’”

The Jim Beam Surftag Australian Series is the pre-eminent event for surfing clubs in Australia, as they round up their best surfers every year to compete in the relay-style format.

The Australian Championships will be held at Duranbah Beach on the Gold Coast April 5-7, where the country’s top 32 clubs will contest for the National Title.

Simon Collier of 13th Beach Boardriders.

Banjo Hadfield.

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Emma Walker, Abigail Williams, Jaweria Shah, Ivo (Instructor) Brooke Vigilante and Steph Golightly.

Experience of a lifetime for lucky junior playersTHE tennis experience of a lifetime is what awaited about 40 junior tennis players from Ocean Grove Tennis Club last week.

Months of organisation, and fundraising has culminated in the children venturing down the highway to the Melbourne Tennis Centre (MTC) and the brand new Australian Institute Of Sport (AIS).

The OGTC Committee arranged the day as an end of season thank you for the juniors commitment and good sportsmanship throughout the season.

The day entailed the seven committee members and the children boarding a coach and travelling to Melbourne. Once they arrived at Melbourne Park they were sorted into two groups and participated in alternate activities.

The first activity involved the juniors being split into even smaller groups and being paired with an international tennis instructor, Mark, Giuseppe or Ivo. The kids had a great time being involved in high energy drills and games, fun and laughter. An experience they will never forget.

The second group simultaneously were treated to a behind the scenes tour of the Melbourne Tennis Centre, in particular Rod Laver Arena.

After a glimpse of the highly secured trophy cabinets, they had a chance to go into the player’s locker rooms, many sidling up to Roger Federer’s locker for a photo opportunity!

Others had their photos taken in the media interview rooms. To finish this tour, they walked the ‘hall of fame’ where most world ranked players have walked before. This corridor lined with banners of past winners, was amazing to see.

At the conclusion of each session the groups switched so that they could make the most of each experience.

As if this morning session wasn’t enough, they then made their way over to the National Tennis Centre (NTC) where the BBQ lunch had been prepared for them by Julian and Gemma, the MTC hosts. The BBQ was set up on the grassed terrace overlooking the new outdoor courts at the NTC.

All of the juniors had a great lunch and a restful break. The kids were then offered a chance to play on the NTC tennis courts. For many of the group this was the most exciting part of the day, including some

committee members! It was encouraging that, even when we

needed to move on, many children wanted to keep playing.

After lunch the group as a whole were taken on one final tour. This incorporated the training facility for the National Academy Melbourne, Australian Institute of Sport and Pro Athletes.

The centre features arguably the best purpose built facilities in the world including 5-star coaching facilities, 21 indoor and outdoor courts (including clay courts), a gymnasium, lounge and change rooms for players. It also includes video playback rooms next to the courts, making it easier for players to develop their games to the highest standards.

The kids were thrilled to be able to see, first hand, this brilliant new centre and the future for Victorian Tennis.

This kind of event does not come along very often and the children were all extremely grateful for the opportunity.

It was great to see the children enjoy the day and make the most of this event. MTC staff commented on how dedicated and well behaved the children were, and mentioned that the instructors found it very rewarding taking them in the coaching sessions.

The committee had not seen such perfect behaviour from a group of 40 children and were extremely proud of each of the juniors and the way they represented the OGTC.

Special thanks go to Andrew Nield from Tennis World, MTC for planning the day so well for us, and all of his brilliant staff mentioned above, that added both a professional, and personal, touch to our excursion.

Thanks also to Christian’s Bus Company and Alan our driver; Bakers Delight Waurn Ponds for supplying the bread for our BBQ; and the parents for spending copious amounts on chocolates and sausages throughout the year to pay for this excursion.

The children are most grateful to the OGTC Committee for the hard work in arranging this day, and parents for dropping them off so early on a Sunday morning! I would encourage any other sports clubs to arrange a day like this to bond teams and build confidence. The day was a perfect success.

- Jen Franks

Josh Arumets, Giuseppe (Instructor), Sebastian Bouma, Travis Anderson, David Franks, Ethan Franks, Michael Maertzdorf, Rhiley James and Tom Mazouris.

Jack James, Connor Asquith, Scott Campbell, Mark (instructor)Harry Mullen, Xavier Robinson and Matthew Denhert.

Above: behind the scenes at Rod Laver Arena about to walk the Hall of Fame. Right; interview and media room at Rod Laver Arena kids posing for photos

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Entire group on new courts at Institute Of Sport/National Tennis Centre.

WE are into the finals this fortnight and many Ocean Grove teams have made the grade. Well done to all teams who played through the season. We’ve certainly seen some good sportsmanship and a lot of fun.Here are the results for Semi Finals week March 2.5 Boys played Highton and lost 5,33 – 1,12 Hugh Attard and Christian West winning the only set of the day.7 Girls played Leopold and lost 3,26 – 3,27 Saira Shah had a great day winning singles and doubles.9 Boys played Newcomb and lost in a very close match 3,22 – 3,23 although Andrew Douglas and Che Durran had excellent results.14 Mixed played St Mary’s and won 4,27 – 2,25. Riley Herron did well winning both sets.17 Boys won against All Saints in a nail biter 2,27 – 4,28. All of the boys pulled together to win this one.21 Boys won against Bannockburn 3,28 – 4,30. Julian Powell had a brilliant day winning both sets.25 Mixed played Lara and won 2,27 – 4,32 Chris McMahon did very well in singles then paired up with Emily McGurk to win doubles.Results for March 16. A fantastic job with 7 Ocean Grove Junior teams through to the Grand Finals next week. Good Luck to all teams!!5 Boys played Waurn Ponds @ Hamlyn Park on Courts but unfortunately lost

7 Girls - preliminary finals played Waurn Ponds @ Grovedale and Won 5,32 – 1,198 Mixed WHITE - semi finals played Drysdale @ Clifton Springs and won 4,29 – 2,199 Boys- PRELIMINARY FINALS played Leopold @ Geelong Lawn Courts and won 4,29 – 2,1913 Boys - semi finals played Leopold @ Waurn Ponds and lost14 Mixed - preliminary finals played Bannockburn @ Highton and lost17 Boys - Won last week - through to Grand Finals19 Girls - semi finals played Wandana Heights @ Leopold and won 4,30 – 2,2221 Boys - preliminary finals played Geelong Lawn @ Clifton Springs and won after a tie breaker. Drawn at 4,27 – 2,29 Tiebreaker played by Julian and Jaydes 6-325 Mixed - Won last week and are through to Grand FinalsJUNIOR NEWS

Junior Presentation: On Saturday March 23 all Junior members should come down to the club at midday, or when they have finished playing, for the Presentation afternoon. This presentation will include this season’s Grand Final trophies, highest aggregate boy & girl, club sportsmanship award and the Club Champion award from a couple of weeks ago. There will be pizza and drinks for every junior member.

Junior Tournament: Ocean Grove Tennis Club in partnership with Julie Golightly, will host The

Junior Tennis Masters Series, previously Bendigo Bank tournament, on Sunday March 24. These tournaments are designed for juniors who would like to have a go at tournament play or take their tennis a step further.

This tournament moves venue each time, and you can enter one, a few or even all tournaments if you choose. Entry is only $15 for each tournament.

Winners and Runners Up are announced at each event. These tournaments would be great to enhance your tennis ability and also

to meet some other players from the Geelong Area.

Please ask Committee members for entry forms on Friday night or Saturday morning at the club.

I’d also like to remind all Juniors that we are taking Winter Season registrations now and would like to see as many Juniors as we can, come back to play another season. Speak to any Club Committee member for a form and join in the fun. New players welcome!

Here are some important dates:

Sunday March

17 – Senior Club Championships (some results next edition)

Saturday March 23 – Junior Grand Finals and presentation day at Ocean Grove Tennis Club

Sunday March 24 – Junior Tennis Master Series at Ocean Grove Tennis Club

Saturday April 13 – New date – Senior Presentation Evening, bookings essential.Results complied by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.

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Ocean Grove Ladies Classic Fours 2013

A STRONG representative side from Melbourne’s Lalor club made the journey to take on the 26 team field in the Ocean Grove Ladies Classic Fours.

Former Victorian representative Gayle Edwards and her side of Sarah Braybrook, daughters Blain and Current Vic rep Brooke, showed their strength and liking for the Ocean Grove Greens

and on the day came out winners.

Setting up the day with a first round 22 shot margin, followed up by a solid six shot win in game two and then surviving a last round scare to hold on by two shots, was good enough to collect first prize finishing with three wins plus 30 shots.

Not far off the mark was the team skipped by Trish Forder from Werribee, who also went through the day with an unblemished record

Grove ladies just fall short of top threebut fell short finishing the day on three wins plus 21 shots up.

Rounding out the top place getters was Wendy Ballentine and her side from Highton, who was a further five shots off the pace but also on three wins and was enough to slip into some prize money.

The local hopes rested with the Ocean Grove team, skipped by Val Cook with Nancy Quinton, Pat Virtue and Gail Meddings, who just fell short of staking their claim for a spot in the top three recording two wins but just falling short by two shots to Queenscliffs Gwen Awty.

Bev Thomas and her team from Belmont collected the best game prize of the day with a solid fifteen shot win.

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last week with the final days play. Games went right down to the wire and results were not finalised until the last bowl was played.

With the overall aggregate result in the balance it was not decided who the winners would be untill that final bowl.

Surviving at the death was the “Saints & Sinners” who held on in the red section. Skipped by President Marls who reckons she is the Saint in the team along with Kerri Simpson and Andra Kuschert finished in front on 11 points but only two shots clear of “The Hobbitts”, captained by Val Cook along with Nancy Quinton and Marion Brown also finishing on 11 points.

Dusty Bottoms, Lucky Day or Ned Nederlander it is up to you

to work out which one was which but “The Three Amigos” were the winners of the Blue Section. With Adele Ryan, Terry Toye and Barb Nicol who I am sure will all want to pass on the Dusty Bottoms Tag finishing off the series with 14 points, which was seven wins from nine games.

Hot on their heels were “The Imps’, skipped by Loretta Curwood who also had a great series and finished the aggregate on 12 points in second place.

Pennant Wrap UpFacing off against Geelong West

for the fourth time this season in what promised to be a tough close Grand Final after a thrilling 3 shot Semi Final the Ocean Grove boys knew they had a fight on their hands.

Geelong West took the early advantage in overcast and cool conditions and jumped out of the blocks to take the early lead on the

big board 14-4. Once the local boys hit their straps

they managed to even up the scores and found themselves level after 31 ends. As the conditions got worse and light drizzle rain started to set in it was a dog fight as to which side would take the momentum into the afternoon tea break.

Keith George skipping with Don Chapman, Dale Wilding and Bob Hunt were keeping the Grove boys in control and went to tea 18-6 in front, which gave Grove the advantage by 11 shots overall almost half way into the game.

As the drizzle turned into consistent rain it was Geelong West who came out swinging after their coffee and sangas.

The eleven shot advantage soon turned and it was West who were adapting to the changing conditions the better.

George’s team continued with their form and extended their lead but it was not good news for Ocean

Grove as the Geelong West teams took the advantage on the other three rinks.

With scores locked at 62 a piece it was still anyone’s game but the momentum swing in West’s favour was too much and they were able to build on their lead and push it out beyond our reach.

The wash up was a twenty shot win to Geelong West who admittedly handled the conditions better than us in the second half of the game and deserved their win.

Obviously we were not able to put the icing on the cake in what was a great year for Ocean Grove in Division Five. The side can now look forward to tackling their opposition when they move up next year into Division 4.

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Francine, Tony, Jim and Barry led their “Surfs Up’ side to an unbeaten finals series and earn their place at the top of the table in collecting first prize and going down as inaugural Twilight Bowls Winners.

The lads from “The Way We Roll” Ron, Brad, Todd and Tony come home with a vengeance and took out the runners up prize finishing with the highest percentage of the two game winners.

Section two winners, the boys from “Bias”, made a big comeback in the final game of the series to take out the money, while “Retreads” went undefeated in section three to also feature in some prize money.

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Grove set for seasonMANY new and old faces have arrived at Ocean Grove Netball Club this year.

These girls will bring some experience and depth to the Senior playing list.

The junior development program will continue to be the club’s priority as future long term senior players are developed.

After a very well attended pre-season program under the guidance of new coach Renee Scott and fitness instructor Charlotte Vines the club is looking forward to season 2013 at our new courts in their

new senior A-line dresses.Ins – Renee Scott, Laura Bell, Jess Gorfine, Michelle Sanders, Alison Durling, Sarah Breed, Gen Scott, Zoe Woolnough, Bec Sykes, Emma Whorlow, Stacey Harbison, Kim Carroll, Tamara Splatt, Kirrilee Sing, Nikita Maslen, Amber Binns, Jamie Lucas, Tanya Hinchliffe, Kylie Collett, Annie Douglass.Outs – Elkanah Foote, Honni Williamson, Krystal Boswell, Luci Ross, Courtney Ractcliffe, Sharna McNamara, Alysha Milnes, Georgia

Ellis, Carly Britt, Jess Grace, Rebecca Kenny, Steph McGrath, Jen Van Ingen.

The first game at the new courts in Marlin Drive against Drysdale will be Saturday March 30.OCEAN Grove Netball Club are excited that they will commence playing at their new netball base at Shell Road in time for the new 2013 season.

Club Director of Netball, Jo Britt, said it was a great result for local netball in Ocean Grove.

“As our club we are very excited that we will be

able to play on the (new) courts at Shell Road Recreation Reserve,” Britt said.

“We (Ocean Grove) are very grateful for the support of City of Greater Geelong in bringing us up to this point where we can actually start playing there at Shell Road.

“We are grateful for the support of Football Netball Geelong in helping us to start off on the Easter Saturday.”

The courts have been finished with an acrylic rebound ace surface on a concrete base.

See story page 2. Grove B grade versus Drysdale in a recent practice match.

Grove B grade in action. Grove A grade versus Drysdale. Grove C grade.

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Bears set to seize dayTHIS year, the Bellarine Bears Baseball Club is being motivated by the Latin motto Carpe Diem, meaning ‘Seize the Day’, because this year our aim is to be stronger, work harder and show that we are moving forward and upward as a club.

Other years certain teams within the club have become separated, but this year everything has changed. We are working to improve our club from the ground up, improving our facilities and working together as one club.

This year, we are entering three senior teams into the competition for the year, as well as improving the numbers we have for our juniors. At Bellarine, we run a program called Rally Caps aimed at juniors who just are not old enough yet for the team, introducing them to the world of baseball and the skills required to play. As their skills get better, they get a new cap and so they are constantly motivated to

get better and get higher up in the caps. From here, they become juniors, have opportunities to play in national and state competitions and then become part of a senior side.

Over the last few years, we have really struggled with our facilities, but our biggest problem was with the weather. Come rain, hail or shine our players will play, but there comes times at training when a lack of lighting as well as the weather’s unpredictability can play a major part in our preparation. However this is all about to change! We are now in the process of developing and building a large training shed, which can give us the space to train and develop in any weather condition. This has obviously been a long time coming, and we are very glad and excited that we can put this plan into action.

As I have said, our aim this year is to improve our skills and part of this goal is to improve our fitness. We have had players step up to be club coaches this

year so that we can reach this. Wayne Visser and his assistant Chris Barker have taken this step for the club. Visser has been a passionate member of the club, a passion to be admired by many. He has been able to provide advice and encouragement to our junior players using his senior level experience, and motivates people in the senior teams. Previously he has also coached junior teams; however this is both his and Barker’s first year as head coach of the club. Both of these men are very dedicated to developing and motivating our club for season 2013.

Last year, we lost a very important person to our club. Scott Martin was a bright man, with great skill and always wanted to make you laugh. This year as part of our club development, we have a cup, named the Scott Martin Memorial trophy, in honour of this great man. It is played on the 7th April this year between the Bellarine Bears and Corio Tigers, another club that Scott was quite

fond of. Being such a family orientated club, it seemed a very logical thing to have a game and trophy in his honour, and we are sure that he, as well as his family, would very much approve.

None of this would be able to happen without the support of our sponsors, and what we are asking is if there are any businesses out there in the community that would like to sponsor the Bears for 2013 then come join us!

We have come so far, but we know that we have so much more that we can offer, and we know we can be better. With the support of the community, we can offer benefits so that we can continue to grow.

If you would like to help by making a contribution and becoming a sponsor of a brilliant team, or if you would just like some information on how you can get into playing baseball or sponsoring our great club, contact club manager Graham ‘Dicko’ Dickson on 0424 589 401 and remember, GO BEARS!

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Jye earns top Cobra awardCOLLENDINA Cobra A-Grade captain Jye Hearps took out the prestigious Leigh Norquay medal cricket honour earlier this month after his consistent season with the ball.

Hearps won the honour with a total of 11 votes, to win from C-Grade player Helen-Claire Jones who scored ten votes, while Collendina co-coach Eddie Ellwood finished in third with nine votes.

Hearps, who led the Cobras to A-Grade BPCA premiership glory last season, was the Cobras A-Grade leading wicket-taker claiming 17 wickets at 19.72.

The leading Cobra strike bowler best efforts came against 2012/13 BPCA A-Grade Grand Finalists Jan Juc where he claimed 5/72 from 24 overs.

Hearps scored a handy 92 runs with the bat for the season including his highest score of 45 not out against Anglesea in round two.

Leigh Keast won Club Champion for overall performance stats.

Jye Hearps.

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AFTER defeating Bell Post Hill convincingly in the semi final, it was back to play Geelong West, with whom the Collendina Under 13 Royce Division Team had quite a tussle in the last round of the season just two weeks ago.

With the toss being won by Geelong West for what was expected to be an evenly matched game, the Cobras were sent in to bat on yet another warm Saturday morning at the Eastern Gardens No.5 Oval.

Nat Pearson and Charlie Sprague opened the batting, getting to 21 in the sixth over, before Charlie (6) fell to a good catch on the leg side.

Logan Taylor came into bat with his little mate and got the score up to 25 after eight overs when Nat retired on 10.

Enter Max Sutton, who batted in his normal aggressive style and got the score to 43 in the 13th over before he fell to a good catch on seven.

Logan continued with his powerful stroke play along with the new batsman, Fionn Holten, and quickly got the score to 54. But

thanks to a wonderful one-handed catch in the slips, Logan was out for 12. Not distracted by the loss of his partner Logan, Fionn in rapid time got to 21 before being bowled around his legs with the score on 76.

So, Ethan Reeves was then joined by Lachlan McVilly, who both played cautiously for the next four overs before a run out took place forcing the unlucky Lachlan to head back without troubling the scorers.

With just three overs remaining, Ethan was joined by lefty Jace Franken and they were able to steer the team score to five for 85 after the teams maximum 26 overs for the day.

Eighty-five was not considered a bad score for the morning’s play.

After morning tea, Logan took the new ball. And take it he did, cleaning out three of the first four batsmen in his first over taking a wonderful three for 0.

Nat partnered Logan to keep the score down and then after four overs it was Charlie and Lachlan’s turn to bowl their block of four

overs. Once again, really solid

bowling from this pair, taking a wicket each along the way being supported by wonderful catching from Logan and then Nat, and tremendous encouragement and ground fielding from Matthew Stanic saw Geelong West reeling at five for 10 after eight overs.

The lull before the storm came with Ronan Healy and Ethan, bowling very full and straight saw Geelong West get to 5/22 off 12 overs.

Here comes the storm! Enter Jace and young Kobe Annand. Well, it certainly continued to be a great effort in the field with Lleyton Woolley, Max and Jace all taking fantastic catches in the next four over block, putting Geelong West into a precarious position of nine for 25, with Kobe and Jace taking two wonderful wickets.

So, with the 17th over about to commence it was Fionn and Matthew’s turn to bowl in tandem, could they wrap up the innings? Oh yes, they could, but it only took the second ball

of Fionn’s first over clean bowling Geelong West’s number 10 wicket to wrap up Geelong West’s inning for just 26.

Congratulations to all the Cobra Boys and their coach, Darren Taylor. The Premiership players in batting order are Nat Pearson, Charlie Sprague,

Logan Taylor, Max Sutton, Fionn Holten, Ethan Reeves, Lachlan McVilly, Jace Franken, Ronan Healy, Kobe Annand, Matthew Stanic, Lleyton Woolley and the Seamus Spanner, who unfortunately broke his arm in the month leading into the finals.

WHAT a great summer of Friday night cricket for the “Cobra Kids” and the Cobra under 11’s.This year for the first time, The Collendina Cricket Club have initiated “Cobra Kids”, which has seen 55 children from ages four to eight out on the oval in the cobra colours. Richie and Cath Peters have co-ordinated this, with the help of lots of parents, which has shown to be socially a great way to end the week for all involved.The under 11’s have had a great season this year, the team has enjoyed learning the game with all the dads stepping up to help coach. The Cobra under 11’s finished the season with a

medal presentation, which was enjoyed by all. The Collendina Cricket club, known as the “Snakepit”, is the place to be on a Friday night in summer. We will see all you Cobras next season.

Cobras storm in to win cricket title

WINNERS: Nat Pearson, Charlie Sprague, Logan Taylor, Max Sutton, Fionn Holten, Ethan Reeves, Lachlan McVilly, Jace Franken, Ronan Healy, Kobe Annand, Matthew Stanic, Lleyton Woolley and Seamus Spanner won the GJCA Under 13 Premier Division Cricket Title.

Cobra Kids spend Friday nights in the Snakepit

ABOVE RIGHT: Cobra Under 11’s. Back Row: Nick Gibbon, Malcolm Bayliss, Ayden Dunell,Tommy Gross, Xavier Norman, Izaak Terhorst, Billy Charles, Zac Poydner, Dylan VilliganteFront Row: Rory Quinn, Nick Finch, Charlie Every, Drew Honey, Ryan Drinkwater, Hendrix Fanning, Ned Poynder.Absent: Tanner Keast. Levi Norman. ABOVR: Richie Peters and the “Cobra Kids”

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Good for week twoIN the C-Grade Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association Grand Final, Ocean Grove remains in a strong contention to claim premiership victory.

In the season decider played at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve rain washed out play on day one on Saturday March 16 between the Grubbers and Grand Final opponents Drysdale.

Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Ocean Grove made a competitive

score of 9/278 from their 60 overs.

Grubber Alan Bate was in good touch blistering his way to 73 with the bat, while opener Mark Bainbridge (35) and Tony Edmonstone (36) provided good support.

Drysdale’s Aaron Malcolm was the most successful bowler for the visiting team with his figures of 3/49 from 12 overs.

Day two resumes this Saturday March 23 after the BPCA allocated it as a reserve day.

Drysdale will need to make 279 runs from their 60 overs to win.

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Tony Edmonstone on his way to 39 for C grade.

Craig D’Arcy for C grade against Drysdale.

Mark Bainbridge on his way to 35 for Grove C grade.

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Kent stand outOCEAN Grove remains in a strong position to push for B-Grade premiership honours despite rain interrupting their season deciding match against Jan Juc at Drysdale over the weekend.

At stumps on Sunday, Ocean Grove were 0/48 after 12 overs after Jan Juc, who won the toss and elected to bat first, were dismissed for 190 from their 64.3 overs.

The Grubbers who

finished in top spot at the end of the home and away season, will be determined to finish the season off as premiers after going down to Barwon Heads in the B-Grade Grand Final last season.

Play will resume on Saturday March 23 after the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association

introduced a reserve day when fixtures were released on the eve of the season.

Rain dashed out any hope of play on day one on Saturday March 16, before play re-commenced the next day on Sunday.

Grubber B-Grade captain, Lucas Baulch, said it was extremely frustrating for no cricket to be played on the Saturday.

“It was extremely frustrating on (Saturday),

very empty feeling actually with not knowing how to feel after standing around all day just waiting to play cricket,” Baulch said.

“Very empty feeling.” Grubber bowler

Thomas Kent was the clear standout on Sunday after his brilliant figures of 7/29 from 20.3 overs, that included 12 maidens.

Kent has taken a total of 21 wickets at 17.57 in the B-Grade this season.

“He (Kent) bowled

early, which is probably against our usual plan, he does not generally bowl that early,” Baulch said.

“He (Kent) threw the ball up and gave it plenty of air and they (Jan Juc) were afraid to come down and hit him, so he just built pressure and pressure all day, it was fantastic.”

Fellow Grubber bowler Marcus Wirth provided good support with his figures of 2/32 from 14 overs.

NOT HAPPY: the first day of cricket was washed out. Grove will now have to play another weekend. B grade captain Lucas Baulch on the wicket at Drysdale. Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY.

Grove bowlers eventually got some action when it dried up on Sunday.

IN THE CHASE: Grove remain in a strong position after day one of the B grade grand final.

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OCEAN Grove bowlers celebrate a famous win over Victoria at Queenscliff on Sunday.

OCEAN Grove Bowling Club became Premier Division champions following their landmark victory over the Victoria Bowling Club at Queenscliff on Sunday.

In the end, Ocean Grove won a thrilling contest defeating Victoria 84 shots to 82 shots.

Ocean Grove earned the right to host the Grand Final in the nearby region after they defeated the Ballarat-based Victoria Bowling Club by 30 shots 0/106 to 0/76 in the semi-finals on

Saturday March 2. Ocean Grove Bowling

Captain, Matt Flapper, who joined the club in May 2012, said it was massive for Ocean Grove Bowling Club to be crowned as Premier Division champions.

“It meant more to me today (Sunday) in a team thing than any individual

success you have along the way,” An ecstatic Flapper told the Voice on Sunday.

“Getting a result today meant more to me sharing it with 15 other blokes and being part of the Ocean Grove team that won the premiership for the first time – they have never won one before (as in) Premier

Division, to be able to do that was terrific.”

Flapper, who played in the final, paid tribute to his fellow 15 Ocean Grove teammates who all played in Sunday’s win in the 4 person x 4 teams’ event. They included; Ken Thomas, Michael Allen, Andrew Doyle, Cal

Inderberg, Mick West, Rod Swan, Terry Brady, Larry Donohue, Garry Burkett, Craig Hodges, Andrew Barton, Ron Brown, Dale Kett, Owen Clark and Paul Cameron.

Only hours after celebrating his team’s stunning Premier Division victory on Sunday night,

Flapper was bound for Auckland the next morning to represent Australia in the Trans Tasman series against New Zealand.

The New Zealand v Australia series will be played at Howick Bowling Club in Auckland from March 17 to March 23.

Grove’s Kira in 13-medal surf coast haulLOCAL Kira Kinsey is Ocean Grove’s newest queen of the surf.

The 17-year-old who represented the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club at the 2013 Victorian Surf Lifesaving Championships at Anglesea beach on Sunday March 10 won an astonishing 13 medals.

The Year 12 Saint Ignatius student in Drysdale claimed 10 gold medals and three silver medals.

She won gold in the U/19 Surf team, Open Surf team, U/19 Board relay, U/19 Iron event, Open Iron event, U/19 Board event, U/19 Taplin event, U/19 Ski Relay, U/19

Open Ski Relay and Open Rescue Tube Rescue.

She claimed second placings in the U/19 Ski event, U/19 Board Relay and U/19 Swims event.

Kira paid respect to her club teammates at Ocean Grove SLSC.

“We have got up a heap of girls at Ocean Grove SLSC competing, it is just

really good with all the girls around and there is heaps of people helping out,” Kira told the Voice.

“Anyone who wants to go in the races can, everyone is keen to have a good time more than just race.”

Saint Ignatius College Sport Co-ordinator, Andrew Philp said Kira was an excellent student

who had performed well in a range of sports including Athletics and Swimming.

Kira is the current Sports’ Captain at Saint Ignatius College.

“She is pretty much our sports champion, she is a quality type of person (that) gives her best in all sports activities,” Philp said. Kira Kinsey.

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