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ORGANISERS at Surfside Primary are making last minute preparations ahead of next week’s major fundraising Fresh Food Fair.

Kids at Surfside Primary School are learning to love their veggies while working in their own vegetable and fruit garden and the fair is a major way to help the school reach the next stage in completing their kitchen garden

where they will be able to cook and learn about the produce they grow.

The fair, on Sunday November 1 from 10am to 3pm, promises to be a fantastic day with live entertainment, a live auction, a Kids Zone, rides, Gringo’s Motorcycle Tours, Torquay Lions Club train, Tracey’s Animal Farm, heaps of planting ideas and more.

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Pool attendanceTWICE as many casual swimmers used Ocean Grove’s Bellarine Aquatic Centre as any other swimming pool in the area during the September holidays. Casual swim entry for the period September 19 to 30 showed 4,951 swimmers and spectators used the facilities. This compares to 2,313 at Leisurelink, 2,023 at Splashdown and 2,057 at Waterworld.

Fashion showA DANNY Bloom Fash-ion Show is being held at this month’s meeting of the Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. The meeting at St Peter’s Church Hall, in Draper Street, will start an hour earlier than normal at 12.30pm. Visitors wel-come. Members please bring a plate. For details call 5256 1863.

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Bridge AN information after-noon held at Barwon Heads Uniting Church on October 3 gave locals the opportunity to have their say on the Barwon Heads bridge. Engineers from VicRo-ads and McConnell Dowell were on hand to provide information on the progress of the bridge and future stages of work to come. Nikki Barker from VicRo-ads said over 100 peo-ple from the community came to the information session and while the bridge issue is a sensi-tive one, Ms Barker said the overall feedback was positive. “ The majority of people whatever their views, are happy to see the works done,” she said.Visitors fi lled out evalu-ation sheets that will be compiled over the upcoming weeks giv-ing us an insight into the opinions of locals towards the project.Meanwhile motor-ists were treated to artwork spray painted onto the barricades on the Ocean Grove side of the bridge works. ‘BRUMBY BUGGERS THE BRIDGE’ appeared in big black letters over the weekend of the VicRoads meeting with the artist choosing to express their opinions of the project in a different way

“LIFE is about ups and downs, it’s not all roses,” refl ected Linda Carey as she was surrounded by family and friends for her 100th birthday party at Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Centre.

Adding “You only get out of life what you put into it”, that’s certainly what a radiant Linda has done.

Linda was 6 years old when her twin brothers John and Thomas went to the fi rst world war. She was almost 10 when they returned.

She left school in Ballarat at 13 years, after attaining her Merit Certifi cate, and went to work as a dressmaker with Miss Mitchell at Patterson, Powell & Sandford – which later became Myers.

Linda moved to Melbourne early in 1928 where she worked for Miss E.A. Nott, Dress Designer, of Collins Street for three and a half years.

She married school teacher George Carey in 1932 and then eventually made their home in Ocean Grove in 1965. Linda & George had two children Raymond

and Lynette and were proud grandparents of Gregory and Mark.

During the years when her husband George was teaching she was involved in arranging fund raising events for the various schools and churches with which they were involved. These took the form of concerts, doll displays and fl ower shows.

She was also the organiser of the PFA Concert Groups at Colac and Belmont Presbyterian Churches. These groups were fondly known as “Mother Carey’s chickens.”

When George retired they spent six months cruising the world on a Women’s Weekly World Cruise. George and Linda celebrated their golden wedding on 24th Sept 1982.

After her husband’s retirement Linda and George set up the Ocean Grove Doll Display Centre in 1976, which occupied fi ve rooms in their home. Proceeds from the display were donated to the Coronary Care Unit at the Geelong Hospital. For her efforts she was named Bellarine Shire Citizen of the Year in 1985, and appointed a Life Governor of

Geelong Hospital in 1985.George died in Nov. 1986.In the last few years Linda has

enjoyed making new friends at the Queenscliff Day Centre and the Ocean Grove Senior Citizen’s Centre.

And no, Linda didn’t drink alcohol or smoke.

100th birthday: Linda Carey.

THE skilled ladies involved in making this beautiful quilt are a group known as “Big Bill’s Beauties” and they meet every Friday afternoon for craftmaking and a good chat.

Named after the late Billy Evans, all of 6’4”, the group has made many quilts over the years – and more often for a good cause.

The money raised is donated to the “After Cancer Group” and The Andrew Love Centre in Geelong.

The organisers would like to thank locals who have been contributing by buying raffl e tickets at the entrance to Coles supermarket. The raffl e for those recent sales will be drawn on October 31. Tickets are three for $2.Pictured left: Thelma Evans, Heather Tinker, Meryl Baker and Joyce Woollard.

Church feteThe annual Uniting Church Fete is be-ing held on Saturday October 31 from 9.30am to 1pm. The church is on the corner of Eggelston Street and the Parade.

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Nature reserveDO you drive passed Ocean Grove Nature Reserve and wonder what lives and grows in there? Well on Sunday October 25 you can take advantage of a free opportunity to go bush by the beach and fi nd out. Grove Nature Reserve is staging an Open Day on on Sunday October 25 from 10am to 3pm.

OCEAN Grove Park is staging its major spring car boot sale next month. The boot sale will be held at the park off Presidents Avenue on Saturday November 28 from 8.30am to 12.30pm. The park boot sales always offer dozens of stalls with plenty to browse. Sites $12. Donations to the Park stalls appreciated. Collection available. To book a site or offer goods contact 5255 2302 or 5255 2505. All proceeds for Park improvements.

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Simply the best - Pin does it againTHE Rolling Pin has upheld its reputation for great pies by winning seven silver awards in this year’s Great Aussie Pie Competition, writes Carly Helweg.

Rolling pin owners Geoff and Susie Chalker have entered their pies in the Australia wide competition every year since they took over the business in 1997. A tradition that has seen them walk away with numerous accolades over the last 12 years.

Nine members of the Rolling Pin accompanied their hopeful pies up to Sydney for the judging and were lucky enough to win awards for all seven entrants.

Manager Nathan Williams said the

Rolling Pin was very pleased with the outcome of the competition.

“We’re very happy with the result, we’ve won awards previously and it’s good to keep going and keep entering,” he said.

The winning pie fl avours included Beef and Burgundy, Country Lamb and Rosemary, Satay Chicken and Curried Scallop. One of the Rolling Pin’s most popular sellers, the Chunky Workers pie also claimed the silver prize in the Gourmet division.

Not only a boost for business; the awards are an encouraging factor for the staff at the Rolling Pin. “It’s always good to win awards and keep the bakers motivated,” said Nathan.

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Workers rally to help after DSA break-in

CONTRACTORS working on the Barwon Heads Bridge have jumped to help the Disabled Surfi ng Association after reading about the recent break-in at their Ocean Grove storage shed.

Ocean Grove is home to Victoria’s only Disabled Surfi ng Association branch and last month intruders broke into their Main Beach shed and took three of their four expensive beach access chairs out for a joy ride.

Some of the chairs were damaged and will need repairs.

Contractors on the bridge will donate the $5 a head donations from their Friday barbecues towards the association – and to top that off their employers McConnell Dowell will match that dollar for dollar at least until Christmas.

Rob Graauwmans, organiser for the CFME Union and a member of Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club,

said workers thought it would be a great way to put something back into the community, particularly as there were mixed feelings over the bridge.

The Victorian branch was only set up last year. The aim is to give people with disabilities the chance to get into the water and surf or simply enjoy the waves from the shallows.

The club association is entirely run by volunteers and is hoping to raise cash for a trailer.

Members of the Disabled Surfi ng Association with contractors and McConnell Dowell managers at the Ocean Grove access to the bridge construction.

BOY’S CLOSE CALLAN Ocean Grove father says his son’s recent close call with a careless driver on Marlin Drive should be a chilling wake up call to make sure school crossings are manned and well signposted.

On Friday October 9 afternoon, Andrew Pickett’s son Connor and his sisters and school friends were crossing an unmanned school crossing on Marlin Drive.

Andrew believes the crossing had not been manned at all that day or the previous three afternoons.

According to the youngsters a blue P plate car stopped to wave Connor accross.

However a four wheel drive is then said to have come down the hill of Marlin Drive and went through the inside of the intersection while Connor was half way across. The car may have come as close as to clip Connor’s bag.

“This is a wake up call and gave everyone a fright,” said Mr Pickett who has also earned a quick response from the council.

One action that has subsequently

been put forward is that stickers with a phone number to call will be put on all crossings for the public to report crossing absenteeism. Schools also have a responsibility to report absenteeism.

“When an incident like this occurs, the importance of the crossing supervisors work is realised,” said Mr Pickett, “Their commitment and dedication to safety is greatly appreciated.”

Mr Pickett has also raised the issue of the speed limit along that stretch of Marlin Drive.

“The speed limit at the crossing is 50 km /hr. Why is it that there is no signage alerting drivers that it should be 40km/hr between 2pm and 4pm?”

Mr Pickett said he just wanted to see improved safety.

“What does it take, he said, “a fatality for any action to occur?”

City of Greater Geelong Manager Health and Local Laws, Gen Hindman, has confi rmed there had been no supervisor in attendance at the time.

Ms Hindman said the regular school crossing supervisor had advised that she was sick and a relief supervisor had been sent out to take over her duties for an initial session.

“Unfortunately there was a mix up in communication and relief was not provided subsequently,” Ms Hindman said. “In unusual circumstances when a crossing is not manned somebody from the school or community makes contact to inform Council, but on this occasion no calls were received.”

Ms Hindman said the situation was most regrettable and every effort is made to provide relief staff across the 167 sites spread across the Municipality.

“Since this incident Council’s Local Law Department has reviewed their own procedures,” she said. “In addition, Council’s traffi c engineer has conducted a detailed review of signage in the vicinity of this school crossing and prepared a request to VicRoads for some changes,” Ms Hindman said.

Guest speakerAustralian ‘Fair Pay’ Commissioner, Prof Ian Harper will be guest speaker at St Peters Annual Dinner on Tuesday November 17.Harper is one of Australia’s best known economists and he has worked closely with governments, banks and corporates. He is also a Christian. For tickets contact Bob Elms on 5225 5754.

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Guys take hairy challengeWATCH out ladies next month is Pash Rash Month, more commonly known as Movember. The sixth annual Movember will see Ocean Grove men growing out their ‘Mo’ to raise money and awareness for men’s health issues, namely prostate cancer and depression.

The Ocean Grove Voice is behind the ‘MOcean Grove’ team aiming to get as many Grove men involved as possible to bring back the moustache.

Starting on November fi rst, all participants must start with a clean-shaven face and then use the month to grow and shape their Mo.

On Friday November 27, a party will be held at Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta with silent auctions and raffl es to raise money. The ‘Man of the Mo’ prize will also be awarded to the Mo Bro with the best facial creation.

Movember has helped raise over $60million over six years for Beyond Blue and the Prostate Cancer Foundation with men from around the world taking part.

To get involved, visit www.movember.com.au and join the MOcean Grove team and get ready to throw out your razor November fi rst.

The Voice, Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta and Home Hardware are all taking part in this year’s Movember fundraiser. Home Hardware nationally is also backing the campaign. Don’t Mo it alone, join the boys for a pre-Mo meet up at Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta on October 30 at 6pm.

RYAN ‘Butch’ Phillips always fancied slipping on the golf masters’ Green Jacket.

For more ordinary golfers the prospect is – remote.

But not if you are a member of the Ocean Grove Football Club Red Wine Club.

This powerful underworld circle – well actually it’s a group of ex-players and presidents and committee members who have a glass of wine once a week and help keep the club

ticking over by fundraising – recently decided to award the fi rst one of their number to win a golf tournament a Green Jacket.

And Competition Day at Ocean Grove Golf Club turned out to be Butch’s big day.

“I must say the last two weeks have been very big,” he said in accepting the coveted jacket.

“To win this jacket… thanks very much to everyone. I will wear this jacket everywhere now.”

Ryan ‘Butch’ Phillips wearing his Green Jacket, surrounded by supportive members of the Red Wine Club.


30 blokes show up for shed meetingOCEAN Grove’s inaugural meeting to discuss the possibility of creating a Men’s Shed in the town attracted about 30 fellas. Those attending the fi rst meeting at the Neighbourhood Centre were given a rough outline of the purpose of Men’s Sheds and some of the many types of sheds tht exist. They were also told that it is imperative that they act swiftly to set up a group in order to benefi t from the next round of funding. The next meeting will be a Strategic Planning Meeting at Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre on Tuesday October 27 from 11am. Anyone is invited to attend the meeting which will help formulate what type of shed is created.

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OCEAN Grove Neighbourhood Centre recently recognised the efforts and dedication of two of their long serving workers with life memberships. Volunteer Faye Prosser has assisted at the centre for 11 years and served as presdident of the committee for two, while centre co-ordinator Nicki Dunne has overseen the expansion of the centre in her ten-plus years, most notably delivering a vital drop in centre for the town’s young people.

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AS September draws to a close and people turn their attention to warmer pursuits, Ocean Grove CFA is urging residents to make use of their newly found weekends to prepare their homes for the coming fi re season.CFA Ocean Grove Captain Bob Smith says the community should be taking every opportunity to prepare homes and properties.“Now is the time to get prepared,” said Smith “A lot of people will have their Saturday and Sunday afternoons back to themselves – footy can’t be used as an

excuse – so get outside and do the work.”“It’s the perfect time to be looking at the odd jobs around homes and taking action.”“Check the repairs and maintenance around the house that needs fi xing, because embers from a fi re will target those weak spots.”“When you are evaluating your house, every nook and cranny must be looked at as a potential threat.” More information go to the updated Ocean Grove website: www.oceangrovecfa.com.au

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Dear Editor,I am a local resident of Ocean Grove and I also run a small pet minding business in the area. I often use the toilet block at the Ocean Grove car park and I feel I must voice my concerns here.I agree with all the other readers that it is a total disgrace. However, I particularly agree with Janette Matheison who suggested it is a cleaning and maintenance problem.After the toilet block was last upgraded, painted, given a new fl oor, new basins and new toilets several years ago, I have watched the steady decline since then.A new modern toilet block will be pointless and a total waste of money if we can’t get the cleaning right.

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GRUBBERS cricketers Alan and Colin Bate and James Nessel recently travelled to Thailand to see their former club president John Giuffrida and his son Lyndon who moved out there due to his work with Ford. Of course the reunion and catch up was complete with a copy of the Voice to hand.

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Jetty Road roundaboutI was pleased to announce recently a $400,000 State Government boost to improve the safety of our local road network.These funds will be used to improve the intersection on the Geelong-Portarlington Road at the roundabout with Grubb and Jetty Roads and install a new pedestrian crossing on the Drysdale-St Leonards Road near Blanche Street, St Leonards.An additional lane will be provided to the Geelong bound approach at the roundabout, to improve capacity, eliminate long queues and reduce delays during peak periods.Grubb Road provides a vital north-south link between the townships of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads to Drysdale and Portarlington. It also provides access to St Thomas Catholic Regional College and Bellarine Secondary College to the south of this intersection.These projects will reduce the risk of accidents by increasing

gap times to provide more opportunity for drivers wanting to enter the roundabout from Grubb Road.The new lane will separate traffi c going through the roundabout and traffi c turning left at the Geelong bound approach, and improve travel times for school buses in morning peak.This is a busy intersection, particularly at peak times, and it has been a concern for many local residents. I am delighted that this major investment will make it safer and improve the traffi c fl ow. Works on the projects will commence in late September / early October.

Wireless access boost All Victorian Government primary schools will receive a wireless access point upgrade with the State Government taking action to provide schools with access to the very best modern technology.The $7 million upgrade will mean up to 7,300 wireless

access points will be delivered to schools across Victoria and is set to boost network coverage and capacity for students who access the web.These wireless upgrades are an exciting initiative for Government primary schools in the Bellarine electorate and will give local students fantastic access to internet across school grounds, allowing the whole classroom of notebooks to access wireless internet at once and students to take their learning outside the classroom.

Regional hallmark event receives funding boostI was pleased to announce recently that the Queenscliffe Music Festival will receive a further $42,500 to support the annual event.As one of Victoria’s regional hallmark events, the Festival is an important drawcard for Victorian and interstate visitors at a time of year that is traditionally quiet.There is something for every

music lover at the event, which is why it continues to grow; drawing new and return visitors to the region each year.This funding will assist in marketing the event to tourists and adds to the $257,500 of State Government support already provided to the Festival since the year 2000.

2009 AFL Grand Final As an avid Geelong Cats supporter, I was delighted to see such a stunning Grand Final victory. It was fi tting result for a great team. Go Cats!As always, please don’t hesitate to contact my offi ce if there are any issues I may be able to assist you with.

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I CONSIDER myself to be one of the lucky people who have it all, to live and work in Ocean Grove and have a family who appreciate and utilise all that our little town offers.

We moved to Ocean Grove in December 2001 after living in Geelong for 16 yrs, which during that 16yrs Michael was constantly trying to wear me down to make the move to the coast but between his Job in Melbourne and my parents still living in my hometown of Bendigo it never seemed like the right time until he fi nally wore me down and I jokingly said to him after seeing blocks of land for sale in the paper

“if you can get me that block, I’ll move” As they say the rest is history. The Contract of Sale was signed the next day and we used local builders to build our home. Since making this move both my Parents and Michael’s Mum and Brother have all moved to Ocean Grove.

Ocean Grove appealed to us as it offers the best of both worlds, our fi ve children have all gone to Local Primary and Secondary Schools without having to travel into Geelong each day, which in turn enabled them to sample a variety of sports and jobs within the local community, whilst still being close enough to utilise

Geelong’s services when needed.I am in favour of Country

Target coming to Ocean Grove as our growth continues; we need to be more self-suffi cient as a town and by opening a centre like this will create more employment opportunities for locals. I don’t see The Terrace being overly affected by Country Target as the ambiance of Main street will continue on as it is today with people still shopping at the speciality shops and having coffee etc (one of my favourite pastimes)

I live a very hectic life with all the comings and goings of children needing to be here,

there, and everywhere as every parent generally experiences, throw working three days a week at ANZ Ocean Grove in the mix and even I wonder how I keep it together. This is where the white board comes into play; our family wouldn’t survive without it. But I couldn’t imagine life any other way.

When I do get to slow down, Michael and I generally go for walks around Ocean Grove streets or along the beach, by doing this I remind myself how lucky I am to actually live in place that everybody wants to holiday at.

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POPULAR local hospitality worker Kieran Johnson (pictured right) is losing hair over his latest plan - on Friday October 30 he’s getting the whole lot shaved off. The shave is to raise funds for ‘Livestrong, The Lance Armstrong Foundation’ and will happen at Club Grove at around 8.30pm that night.“After a recent family member was diagnosed I felt extremely strong and compassionate about this and hope to raise a lot of money by doing this.” Donations can be made at Club Grove, The Olive Pit or Bar Deli.

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OCEAN Grove’s Woodlands Auctions is celebrating 20 years in business.

The business fi rst started selling second hand goods, antiques and collectables back in October 1989.

“We held our fi rst sale in October 1989 on daylight saving day,” explained owner and auctioneer Mark Stone.

“We were due to start at

10am but with only fi ve people having arrived we delayed the start until 10.30am by playing around with the P.A. system.

“Gradually numbers built up and after what seemed to be a disastrous start, turned out to be a good sale.”

For the fi rst two years the auctions were held at the old community hall, now the site of the library.

“It was a leaky cold high roof structure and we had to spend the nights there for security,” said Mark.

“One such night Kevin (my Father in Law) was lying awake late at night thinking about where burglars would come in.

“He had the car backed up to the front door and thought the most likely place of entry would be the roof. Where he was lying, he looked up

to see right above him was a large manhole and realized that they would land right on top of him. Needless to say, he did not sleep very well that night.”

After that initial spell the auctions moved to their current location in Grubb Road, where they were already running an antique centre.

“The auctions eventually took over

and we became a fully dedicated auction room two years later. We took over the business completely from Kevin in 1992 when he moved to Queensland to live.”

Items they have sold over the years have varied greatly.

Items include the Mad Max monkey having been preserved by a taxidermist to a 1950’s Madonna style pointed bra still in its original packaging.

Other items have included a $20,000 champagne diamond ring to a newly engaged couple, a painting that ended up being haunted and the new owners having to exorcise the ghost and china that went through the Darwin bombings of WWII with a few chips.

“We sold an Aboriginal King plate (Brass neck plate given to the leading aboriginal station hand in the C19th) owned by the family of the Werribee park original owner, Thomas Chirnside. The majority of our sales are a wide range of antique furniture, decorative arts, collectables and art.” explained Mark.

“Ultimately we are still here after all this time because of the support we have had from our buyers and all our local vendors. With their continued support, we have built up our auctions from 400-500 lots to our current rate of 900-1000 lots every month. It is always surprising and exciting to see what will come through the door.

We enjoy meeting people and hearing some of their stories about some of these items. Our clients in turn also enjoy the story I can tell them.”

Auctions going, going and still going after 20 yearsMark Stone at the rostrum and with the auction room team Julia Webb, Jeff and Martine Orchard, Megan Stone, Kevin Corbett and

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CHRISTMAS is coming to Ocean Grove, thanks to a late night shopping event being organised by local traders.

The event is planned for December 11 from 5pm with the majority of the traders pledging to stay open until 9pm. Even the ANZ bank says it will stay open late. The bank has also offered a $550 donation towards printing posters and craft and gift wrapping supplies.

Other confi rmed events for the tinsel town extravaganza will be the Salvation Army band performing from 6m–7pm, the Lions Club running a barbecue and selling Xmas cakes, Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre organising a kids Christmas craft corner and free gift wrapping service, and last but not least Father Christmas will be making an appearance.

The idea was generated by Shelley Keast of Beachside Blooms and has quickly won the support of the Ocean Grove Business Association and other traders.

Staff in the stores will also be provided with Christmas aprons and hats and balloons to help get the town in the spirit.

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The event aims to raise money for the Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club.

Dozens of local businesses put on special offers especially for the frenzy.

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OCEAN Grove will transform into a Christmas wonderland this December, with the help of the new very bright and low powered LED lights.

A new Ocean Grove Voice competition will commence on 1 December when traditionally, Christmas lights get switched on.

Prizes and awards will be presented on stage at Ocean Grove Carols in the Park, Sunday 13 December.

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and businesses and currently there are efforts being made to make the Terrace more festive. • Decorate your house or business with Christmas lights and win• Best street with Christmas lights wins a prize•Entrants must use LED environment friendly Christmas lights•Best business with Christmas lights wins too

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“There’s nothing quite like the Christmas spirit that locals experience as they gather round a house that has put up lights and decorations. There’s real peace and joy in the faces of the kids and parents alike”, Jon said.

Entry forms will be in the next edition of the Voice. Cost to enter is $15 and includes a weather-proof sign. Judging will take place in the fi rst week of December.


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AT just 17 years of age James Jacobi is doing what most people can only dream of and forging a career out of his passion, writes Carly Helweg. James left high school this year to start his own surf magazine attempting to tap into the little publicised Victorian surfi ng scene.

Foam magazine began as an idea of covering surfi ng on the Bellarine Peninsula but even before the fi rst edition went to print, grew to cover Point Lonsdale to Lorne.

“It evolved from a newsletter on the Bellarine to an intelligent look into the people, places and culture of Victorian surfi ng,” James said.

The fi rst edition of Foam magazine, released October 9 features content covering many aspects of surfi ng in Victoria. Features on local surfers, professional surfer’s insights and female perspectives give the debut issue a much needed mature perspective in the surf magazine world. “In terms of content we’re going for more of an intelligent feel… rather than going for the smutty, comedy view that is sort of fading out,” James said.

The bi-monthly magazine is a black and white, landscape publication with James wanting to take advantage of the picturesque scenes photographers like Ocean Grove local Ed Sloane have contributed “It’s not a newsworthy magazine, there’s no news in it, these days magazines are really collectable so this is something you can pick up in a years time and still fi nd interesting.”

James knew from a young age that he wanted to be a surf journalist and even after work experience placements with Geelong newspapers, he knew he wanted to write about surfi ng. “I knew where I was going to be going with things in my life and I was always going to be in surf journalism,” he said.

Roughly half of the fi rst edition’s articles have been contributed from people in the local surfi ng community however James’ opening editorial shows the maturity of his writing ability. “We’ve found the easiest thing is just to be really proactive about it and people are always ready to help out… my main focus is just the words,” he said.

Working from his home in Barwon Heads, James makes the early morning trip up to 13th beach to take photos and update the surf conditions on Foam’s website. The website currently gives locals daily updates on local surf conditions however James ultimately wants to combine real time information with editorial to provide an online surfer’s bible.

Already aiming for bigger and better things, James hopes to expand the next edition, out December 9, to include more of Victoria’s surfi ng hot spots like Phillip Island. Not stopping there, he eventually wants Foam to become a glossy full size magazine covering all of Victoria. Foam magazine is available from Strapper Ocean Grove and Torquay stores and in newsagents from Point Lonsdale to Lorne reatailing for $3. More details at www.foammag.com.au.

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Frock concert on the TerraceBAR DELI and Studio Fashions held a successful clothes show last week. About 30 people attended and enjoyed the fun and relaxed atmosphere with lots of champagne and nibbles being consumed.Afterwards guests dashed over to the shop to buy clothing.

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OCEAN Grove Neighbourhood Centre threw the doors open more than it usually does recently, offering a day of activities as part of R U OK Day. The centre gave those attending a chance to explore the benefi ts of art and relaxation and to discuss issues like access and services surrounding mental health issues.

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GIL Askey returned to the Chicken Shop on Saturday night for an unforgettable performance with Tim Neal (Hammond organ), Michael Jordan (Drums) and Paul Williamson (Sax). From the opening ‘Let The Good Times Roll’, Askey’s passion and experience was evident, as a former musical director, writer and composer from the Motown era, and the legend behind many classic tracks from performers such as Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder and more. Born in Texas in 1925, Askey met and married a Melbourne girl. One night he teamed up with Williamson, Jordan and

Neal. “He just came in with his horn” said Williamson.Askey sings with great expression, speaks with a Texan drawl and surprised everyone with his energy, though it was not without effort for an eighty-four year old! He is a master of the horn and had a story to tell before most numbers. Gil Askey has played with many great names in jazz, tonight he played with stellar performers. When he said ‘We’re gonna rock this Chicken Shack tonight’ he was right!

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FRIENDS, mates and family of Marque Whitlock rallied for Sunday’s Spring into Action spring fundraiser at Barwon Grove. Marque who is recovering from a stroke a few months ago thanked everyone who had put in to make the event possible. The Bash Big Band played at the event and a silent auction was well supported by both the donating businesses and the bidders.


Wednesday October 211.30pm: Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre: De-Clutter Your Home And Your Life. Clutter clearing can be fun as well as productive. Member Fee: $55.00 3x2 hour sessions. Non Member: $65.00 3x2 hour sessions. Tutor: Edna Russell

Friday October 236.30 – 8.30 pm: Bar Deli – Wine tasting with Suma Park

Sundy October 25 10am-3pm: Ocean Grove Nature Reserve Open Day. Guided walks, plant propagating, info sessions and free entertainment.

Tuesday October 277pm: Bar Deli – Pet Seminar. Visiting pet experts including a Vet. Come armed with your questions and/or concerns. Tickets $10, which includes a $5 donation to the RSPCA. Bookings essential.

Thursday October 29Start of pARTy - the Ocean Grove Spring Carnival of Art. Public art show continues to November 3 at various venues throughout the town.

Friday October 30pARTy - Ocean Grove Spring Carnival of Art. Public art show continues to November 3 at various venues throughout the town.

Saturday October 31 9.30am-1pm: Annual Church Fete, Uniting Church, Eggleston St. pARTy - Ocean Grove Spring Carnival of Art. Public art show continues to November 3 at various venues throughout the town. 10am-11.30am: Ocean Grove Toy Library Party to celebrate Children’s Week in Geelong. 7pm: Bar Deli – Live music with Greig McInerney.7.30 – 11.30: Club Grove – Karaoke with Paul Carrigg8pm: Piping Hot Chicken Shop – Live music with Chris Wilson. Plus the presentation of the Elvis Parsley Art Award by author Thomas Banks. $10

Sunday November 110am-3pm: Fresh Food Fair at Surfside School. 10am-4pm: Barwon Heads Art Show, the foreshore near the Lobster Pot. pARTy - Ocean Grove Spring Carnival of Art. Public art show continues to November

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Monday November 2pARTy - Ocean Grove Spring Carnival of Art. Public art show continues to November 3 at various venues throughout the town.

Tuesday November 3Final day of pARTy - Ocean Grove Spring Carnival of Art. Public art show at various venues throughout the town. 1pm: Club Grove - Melbourne Cup Luncheon Fashions on the fi eld!

Saturday November 77.30 – 11.30: Club Grove – Live music with James Carrigg

Sunday November 8Queenscliff Marine Discovery Centre Open Day.

Monday November 9Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Charity Golf Day at Lonsdale Golf Club. Details 5255 1241.

Wednesday November 117pm: Club Grove - Trivia Night – $10.00 pp includes light supper. 7pm. Tickets available from the Club! All proceeds to be donated to Geelong Hospital.

Friday November 136.30 – 8.30: Bar Deli – Wine Tasting with Oyster Bay

Saturday November 147.30 – 11.30: Club Grove – Live music with Matt Orchard

Saturday November 21 7.30pm: Club Grove - Robbie Williams

Tribute Show - $55.00 pp includes 2 course meal. 7pm for 7:30pm start.

Saturday November 2810.30am: Training Day for All, organised by the Disabled Surfers Association. Details Mark 0431 601760. 7.30–11.30: Club Grove – Live music with Class Action

Mondays6.30 pm: Bar Deli – Open Mic night, combined with $12 Curry Night7 pm – 8.30 pm: Line Dancing at the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Elaine 0413 690 597Barwon Heads Hotel - Kids Eat Free, conditions apply

Tuesdays7.45 – 10 pm: Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance - meet at the Marcus Hill Hall Cnr of Banks Rd & Bellarine Highway. Contact D Pearce 52552858.

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Clubs meetMondaysOcean Grove Bridge Club, 7.30pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Enquiries - Marg Wylie 5256 2550Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7.30pm - 9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Ph.52551641.First Monday of every monthBellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm: Bellarine Secondary College. Contact Tony on 0409 545929. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Ch Hall, Draper St. Details 5256 1863. *Please note: November 2nd meeting 12.30pm with Danny Bloom Fashion Show. Visitors welcome. Ocean Grove Ladies Probus, 10am: Ocean Grove Golf Club. Thelma Evans on 5255 1806.Third Monday of every monthOcean Grove RSL. 2.30pm at Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club. 1.30pm: Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Enquiries, pls contact June McLellan on 5255 1399Fourth Monday of every monthCombined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am to 12..30pm: Surfside Centre, inquiries 5255 5515. Friendship is our theme.TuesdaysBellarine Table Tennis Club,10am-12 noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ph.52551641.Bellarine T.O.W.N, 6pm: Uniting Church Hall, cnr Eggleston Street and The Parade. Contact Glenda 5255 5463.Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm at Ocean Grove Hotel. First Tuesday of every monthOcean Grove Men’s Probus. 10am-12noon at the Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers., make friends. Visitors welcome For details please contact Geoff on 5255 4355.First and Third Tuesday of every monthOcean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm Moorfi eld Park, Grubb Road. Third Tuesday of every monthOcean Grove branch of the Liberal Party. St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Contact

Ben on 0420 374 032.WednesdaysJujitsu, 6.30pm: Juniors; 7.30pm Adults, Surfside Centre, Steve Cosgrave 0405 022084Second Wednesday of every monthParkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm: Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Ave. For details contact Pam on 5255 5152Third Wednesday of every monthOcean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Ch Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every monthOcean Grove Angling Club. 7.30pm: Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Contact: Jason Bowers 0418 737 808 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. For more details contact Dianne on 5255 1372.Thursdays Tai Chi - 6.30 pm. Uniting Church Hall, The Parade. All welcome. Christine McKay 5255 1948/0417 508 857.Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am-12 noon(adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ph. 52551641.

First Thursday of every monthOcean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm at the Senior Citizens Hall, visitors welcome. En-quiries Faye 5255 4430.

Fridays Uniting Church Outreach Coffee Morning, 10.30am, Hibiscus Cafe.Fourth Friday of every monthOcean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, the Surfside Centre. Meet new friends, visitors welcome. Call 5256 2037

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On the November 1 the Barwon Heads Art Group will be holding their outdoor art show on the foreshore Barwon Heads next to the Lobster Pot, starting at 10am and closing at 4 pmHighlight of this years art show will be a special 5x9 section - this is just like the Old Masters. In their day they used cigar boxes to paint on which was the size 5x9. Nowadays these are hard to come by. These paintings will all be framed.A total of 17 local artists will have their work on display, a wide range will be available including abstract, seascape, landscape many with local scenery. Over 150 paintings will be on show.Framed and unframed works will be available plus hand painted cards Pictured left is Helen Pearce from Ocean Grove, the newest member of the group. This will be her fi rst art show and she is very excited about showing her work.


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Ocean Grove is full of hidden talent and on Melbourne Cup weekend the town will be painted with it, literally.The fi rst Melbourne Cup pARTy art show has been organised to showcase local artists’ work and already has over 65 participants. Ocean Grove’s shops have generously donated their walls and windows in order to display the artwork.John Bowman from the Piping Hot Chicken Shop is one of the key organisers and has joined forces with Ocean Grove Primary, the Neighbourhood Centre and Noel Essex’s Fine Art Studio to bring together a range of talent to celebrate Ocean Grove’s artists. While musicians have been getting more of a chance to play in and around Ocean Grove, John Bowman is thrilled to be involved in promoting Ocean Grove’s artists.“There are kids that don’t fi t into structured sports, they’re listening to their Ipods, playing in bands in their sheds but there was not more of an opportunity or space for them to play, so we provided a venue and participation and it’s become a big success.And it is the same for Art. We fi gured that there are just as many visual artists in

Ocean Grove as musicians but nowhere for them to hang their art or get involved in the community”, Mr Bowman said.Local artist and retail manager Bobbie Carter has entered into the art show after friends and family encouraged her to do so. She fi nished a Fine Art degree 4 years ago and has been painting for 14 years. Originally from the Mornington Peninsular, she now works in Ocean Grove and really supports the project. “It’s awesome, from where I’m from this kind of thing doesn’t really happen and sometimes it’s hard for an artist to get their work seen and it can cost an arm and a leg. So this is really great, and everyone seems to be really behind it”, Ms Carter said.Over the weekend, Ocean Grove Primary School will be displaying children’s art, while the Neighbourhood centre is focusing on art created by teenagers and the Noel Essex studio will be displaying contemporary work. Ocean Grove’s main street will exhibit a range of adults’ artwork. “People will walk up and down the main street and say whoa,

what a great shopping centre. The standard of work is mind-blowing, there are people who just do it as a hobby and then some who are professional, everyone’s involved”, Mr Bowman said.Among the artists involved is former youth worker Bill Linford who has been painting as a pastime for years but turned professional 2 years ago after winning some art awards and selling out his fi rst art show. He now exhibits a lot of work in Melbourne and describes his art as a form of social realism. As a professional painter he still sees the importance of an art show such as pARTy and believes it’s a brilliant concept.

“It encourages all artists, all the people who like to dabble in art, and it gives them the opportunity to exhibit their work in their own town. We don’t realize how many good artists there are in our community. This gets more people involved, everyone supports each other and that’s what it’s all about” Mr Linford said. The exhibition is free to view and the artwork will start to be displayed on Friday 30th. So in between horse racing, sweeps and your Melbourne Cup barbeque, take a stroll down the main street and witness the work of some of Ocean Grove’s talented artists.

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Among the works on show will be John McSweeney’s uncanny portrait of local identity Bill Huggins.

Popular local artist Bill Linford will be exhibiting at the pARTy art show.

AWARD-winning photographer Nicole Jackson will be displaying some of her work at 7th Wave Restaurant for the next month. Born and raised in Geelong, 41-year-old photographer Nicole fi rst developed a love of photography in her Year 10 photography class at Sacred Heart College, Newtown. Remaining inspired over the ensuing university, work and family years, Nicole was committed to her passion, eventually sidelining her career as a Speech Pathologist and enrolling in an Advanced Diploma of Photography, at Photography Studies College (PSC) in Melbourne in 2004. Nicole completed the course in 2007, proudly graduating as dux of the commercial major course.Now a rising talent in the world of professional photography, Nicole’s creative strengths lie in her strong sense of image design, colour and form.

Specialising in the areas of still life, food, lifestyle, travel, fashion and portraiture, Nicole has a natural and unique style that is inspired by and draws strongly from the graphic shapes, patterns and textures of nature and the world around us. Nicole’s work has earned her Gold and Silver awards in the Australian Professional Photography Awards – known in the industry as APPAs. Her work will be shown at the Seventh Wave, in The Terrace, Ocean Grove, which is owned and run by Nicole’s sister, Julie Riley, and her family. The exhibition will open on 23rd October and will run until 20th November, coinciding with the Ocean Grove Arts Network art event over the Melbourne Cup weekend.Exhibition: 23rd October – 20th November 2009 at Seventh Wave, 64B The Terrace.

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ESTUARYWATCH held a training day for its volunteers at Barwon Heads recently “It was a great day, in which four new members and one existing member of the Barwon Heads group attended,’ said co-ordinator Matthew Khoury. “We also had a new member of the Spring Creek (Torquay) group attend the session.”EstuaryWatch is a community monitoring and engagement program establishing an invaluable dataset of estuary conditions within the Corangamite region.

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From the Co-ordinator’s DeskBees are buzzing, birds are chirping, fl owers are blooming and the Ocean Grove N e i g h b o u r h o o d Centre is a hive of activity.

The school holiday program was well attended with the children enjoying movies, crafts, bowling, mini golf, outdoor activities, they even milked a cow. Our next holiday program is in January and will run for 3 weeks.

We celebrated RU OK Day by holding an open day for suffers of a mental health illness and their carers. Participants enjoyed yoga, art therapy, massages and a catered lunch. Remember our mood support group meets every Thursday at 10am at the centre.

The term 4 program is jammed packed with courses, all of your old favourites, new sessions, accredited training sessions and Christmas workshops, pop into the centre for your copy or check out our web page.

Committee of Management Day

Our AGM was held on Monday 12th October. The centre’s management committee has a couple of vacancies.OGNC is seeking vibrant community members to join their committee of management. This group meets the 2nd Monday of the Month from 7pm to 9.30pm to discuss the business of OGNC in line with our strategic plan.

If you feel that this would be something

of interest to you, would like to learn more about your local neighbourhood centre, gain skills in governance, or just participate please contact Nicki for further information.

Youth Art Show PartyNo its not just the build up to Christmas – it’s the Ocean Grove Spring Carnival of Art from the 29th October to the 3rd November. The Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre is holding the youth section as part of this art festival. Entry forms available at the

centre or you school, don’t be too late putting them in!! A must for budding artists to showcase their talent to the community. Prizes to be won, sales to be made, put paint to canvas and enter. Opening night will be Friday 30th October “Mocktail Party”.

Drop-InAvailable to young people residing on the Bellarine Peninsula aged between 12 and 17 years every Friday night from 6pm to 9pm. Fully supervised by qualifi ed youth workers. Just grab a friend and pop in for a

night of activity.

Grade 6 StudentsAre you in grade 6 and would like to start to attend the program to see what’s on offer for you next year. Grade Sixes are able to attend from the 23rd October. Contact the centre for further information.

Drop-In Itinery

23rd October Art Workshop

30th October Art Show Opening

6th November Jumping Castles at OGNC

13th November Excursion- DFO and Sleepover at OGNC

20th November Make up and nail art

27th November Excursion Hogs Breath café

4th December Circus Skills

11th December Excursion Break up – BBQ at Eastern Beach

Drop-In Camp31 young people with 4 youth workers and Senior Constable Judd Joseph headed off to Mt Gambier for 4 days of camp. We enjoyed hanging out

with our mates, playing skirmish, exploring the underground caves and ended up at a disco bowling rink.

Thanks to all of the leaders for taking us we had a blast!!.

We can’t wait to next years camp when we go back to the Gold Coast.

Class vacancies

Congo Drumming Workshop – Saturday at 1pm on 31st OctoberSamba Drumming Workshop – Saturday at 1pm on 28th November

African Hand D r u m m i n g Workshop – Saturday at 1pm on 28th November

First Aid Training – Thursdays at 9.30am or Saturdays at 9am from the 31st October

A n a p h y l a x i s Training – Wednesday at 7pm on 9th December

R e s p o n s i b l e Services of Alcohol – Thursday at 10am on the 19th November

MYOB – Tuesday 7pm from the 10 November

Surfi ng for Women – Tuesday and Thursdays 9.15am from 27th October

Various Christmas Workshops – Contact the centre for details.

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All’s fair in the Surfside garden

Zoo sleepover for students

THIRTEEN Ocean Grove Primary School Year 6 Students were recently presented with their Graham Bath Rotary Junior Community Awards.The Graham Bath Rotary Junior Community Award Program is based on the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. To complete the Award Program, students need to complete the following components:• Community Service (help fellow members in our community in some way and this needs to be one hour per week for ten weeks).• Physical Recreation (choose a physical recreation activity and show improvement in it, based on performance and / or progress over a ten week period).

• Skills development (learn a new skill over a ten week period).• Social Experience Participation:1. Attend a Community Commemoration.2. Attend a Community Meeting.3. Find out about a religious or spiritual group in our community.4. Experience a different culture.5. Investigate an Arts activity.Students involved were Maddy Goodger, Bailey Jordan, Riley Herron, Emily Smyth, Tahlya Walker, Nicholas Conte, Kendra Hyland, Mark Benness, Erin Jamieson, Katie Fendyk, James Hodder, Tahlea-Rose White, Amina King, Clementine Praud.

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Young achievers

Kids at Surfside Primary School are learning to love their veggies while working in their own vegetable and fruit garden, writes Eliza Skinner.

In 2006 teacher David Holden applied for a grant from the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation, which aims to help teach the students about food and the intrinsic link between the garden, the kitchen and the table.

The school received $62 500 and after salaries, $12 500 was left for the year 3-6 students to build a 1000 sqm garden in which they now experience hands on learning.

A kitchen is also underway yet the funding has run out and they now rely on fundraising activities to complete it.

Sue, Carly and Corey are three of the students who get to take part in this unique learning experience, helping to plant, weed, water and harvest the garden.

“We’ve learnt to recognise each plant and what helps plants to grow and how much water to use because if you use too much it drowns them.

And we also have a worm farm,

which is good for the soil.” Sue saidPatricia Breasley is part of the

volunteer program Timehelp and helps the students in the garden. She has seen the improvement in the students understanding of food and also the environment.

“They are learning where food comes from. When it fi rst started they didn’t know that peas came from a pod, they were just so used to getting them frozen or in a can.

“They are also learning environmental things such as not to waste water and the importance of things such as worms for the soil.

They keep all their food scraps for compost. Some have a garden at home now too and they take some seedlings sometimes” Mrs Breasley said.

The children spend 45 minutes in the garden each week and 1½ hours in Bellarine Secondary College’s kitchen each fortnight. They are learning to make healthy meals with their own hand picked produce.

Sue and Carly’s favourite vegetable is caulifl ower; not only to grow but to eat as well, while Corey adamantly

disagrees.“I hate Caulifl ower. But I like snow

peas and beans” Corey said. Mr Holden points out that the

holistic approach to learning has allowed the children to learn many things that have fi ltered into their everyday life. The children are learning about healthy food and developing cooking skills as well as working together as a group

“It’s applied learning and life experience. All their writing stems from what they’re doing in the garden and the kitchen, so they have something to write about. It’s really motivated the kids, they take what they’re learning here and use it at home and for other things” Mr Holden said.

Surfside Primary School will be holding a Fresh Food Fair on November 1st as a major fundraiser for the kitchen to be fi nished. It runs from 10am to 3pm at the school and there will be rides as well as an animal farm, entertainment and a chance to see the fantastic work the little green thumbs of Surfside Primary Student have done.Gill Hodgson, Josh Demajo and Issac Lynch in the Surfside vegetable garden.

SLEEPING at the Zoo was the highlight of term 3 for the year 8 students from Bellarine Secondary College. The fi rst stop they had was to Science Works where some students raced against a virtual Cathy Freeman. Then they got to experience the lightning room where they saw real lightning being made right in front of them.

The next destination was Melbourne Museum, where they got to wander around the different exhibitions at their own pace. Exhibitions included Human Body, Bugs and

Dinosaurs. They are only a few of what the Museum has to offer.

After working up a hunger the students walked down to the vibrant Lygon Street in Carlton where they got to sample the different tastes and smells of Italian food.

They also got to treat themselves on the fresh and organic produce of the Victoria Market. Back at the Zoo the students got to set up camp in the old elephant enclosure. After settling down they got to have dinner, they got to have a walk around the Zoo that

they had all to themselves. After dark they had a night-time stroll toward all the nocturnal enclosures and also gave the elephants some carrots to eat.

The fi nal day was spent at the Shrine of Remembrance, where they got a talk on Australia’s role in the wars and a tour around the building. After all the excitement they got back on the bus, arrived home exhausted and enlightened.By Rory TyzackBellarine Student Bellarine students during their Melbourne stay.


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Local designers and builders among prestigious HIA awards

LOCAL builders Duncan Pascoe has won the Custom Built Homes $500,000 to $700,000 in the 2009 HIA Western Victoria Regional Housing Awards.

Duncan Pascoe Builders has been working on the Bellarine Peninsula since early 2006 and covers the full spectrum of building works from minor changes to existing houses to major renovations and extensions and to building new homes.

This recent award is for a house in Point

Lonsdale - the fi rst new home built by Duncan Pascoe Builders - however they currently have three new homes in various build stages as well as two houses under going major extension and renovations.

Duncan Pascoe Builders has completed projects in Drysdale, St Leonards, Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Geelong and Torquay.

Duncan himself has been in the industry for over 15 years, as a joiner, a carpenter and

now a quality builder. He has a keen interest in recycled and sustainable products and has a vast knowledge of different species of timber due to time working with recycled timber company, Timberzoo.

Duncan has worked around the world including Auckland New Zealand, Nantucket USA, Melbourne and now the Bellarine Peninsula.

Duncan Pascoe Builders are GreenSmart Accreditated and a member of HIA.

Duncan Pascoe (centre) and the award winning team of builders at one of the fi rm’s current sites in Orton Street, Ocean Grove.

Michael Higgins, Chris Taft and Marcus Wirth were part of the team that created the above award-winning property at 13th Beach. The team worked with builder Courtney Dalton from Eco Homes on the project. The award is the HIA Western Regional Home of the Year. The property also won its category for custom built homes over $700,000.

OCEAN Grove’s Michael Higgins Building Design played its part in the design of the HIA Western Region Home of the Year, won by Ecohomes.com.au.

Ecohomes.com.au has won the award for its environmentally friendly custom built home at Fourth Loop, Barwon Heads.

The HIA awards recognise excellence in the construction, design, innovation and technology of housing.

Judged by industry professionals, the awards acknowledge the talent of designers, builders and building companies who plan and construct quality new housing and apartments, and renovations and outdoor projects.

Regional awards are held in South Eastern Victoria, Central Victoria and Mildura, North Eastern Victoria, and Western Victoria each year.

All regional winners become automatic fi nalists for their respective categories at the HIA-CSR Victorian Housing Awards to be held on November 6 at Crown Towers.

The property Michael Higgins team helped with was a custom built home in the over $700,000 category.

The property is notable as an

exercise in integrated design and water conservation.

The earthy tones and colours make the home fi t in with its surrounding landscape, while maintaining a simplistic yet bold design.

Living areas are designed to capture the winter sun, and provide shade in summer. Large windows to the north provide solar access whilst the small west facing widows with wooden shade battens protect the home from the afternoon sun and heat loss. The home also includes other environmentally friendly features such as hydronic gas fl oor heating, energy effi cient appliances and fi ttings, and a 60,000 litre water storage tank to allow the home to run completely off its own water supply. Even the swimming pool has a solar hot water (gas boosted) service.

The home also boasts added innovative features including a closed-circuit television (with full computing).

The judges said: “This house demands perfection and it has been delivered in this project. High ceilings, high quality and lots of detailing has resulted. (The home was built) with a high degree of diffi culty. It’s a very bold statement and well suited to the neighborhood.”

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Diabetes golfThe Clancy Family Diabetes Charity Golf Day is on Sunday November 15 at Ocean Grove Golf Club. The competition starts with a 9am Shot Gun Start and is a 12 Hole Ambrose Event. It will feature Teams of 4. Handicap & Non-handicap players are welcome to take part. Cost of entry is $30 per head, includes lunch. All profi ts go to Diabetes Research. All Entries & Enquiries to Andrew & Pauline Clancy, 79 Bonnyvale Road, Ocean Grove 3226 or telephone 52563660 or 0414291038 or [email protected]

Results for games 9.10.09Division 2Hit me vs JalapenosJalapenos forfeited, Tip Rats vs Demolitian RepublicTip rats winning 2 sets, Dem Rep winning 1 set,27-25, 25-23, 18-25

Division 1Bandits vs GotitDRAWBandits winning fi rst set 25-17, Gotit winning second set 25-23, third set Bandits 8 Gotit 9 (no report)Ocean Reds vs StingersOcean Reds winning 2 sets, Stingers

winning 1 setOcean Reds 17-25, 25-23, 15-10 (no report)Team Wave vs PhantomsPhantoms winning 3 sets 25-7, 25-7, 25-12Phantoms played well to win 3 sets from Team Wave who were having

a bad night. Phantoms placed the ball just out of reach of Team Wave who must have had a long week as they were very sluggish. They did get some good passes in which won them some points but Phantoms were too good for them on the night. Aaron Krahe played well for

Phantoms with high sets and for Team Wave Judy McMillan did some awesome blocking on the net against some tall men from Phantoms, and her spikes were well positioned which earned her team some points. Well done to Phantoms who are still on the top of the ladder.

Volleyball Results - from the Surfside Centre

OGNC golf OCEAN Grove Neighbourhood Centre Charity Golf Day is being held on Monday November 9 at Lonsdale Golf Club. This 18-hole Ambrose for men’s, women’s and mixed teams begins with a shotgun start at 9am. The entry fee is $80 per team. Entries close Monday October 26 or when the fi eld limit is reached. Cheques made payable to Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Inc. Entries to John Calnin, 49 Halibut Avenue, Ocean Grove 3226 or phone 5255 1241. There will also be a raffl e & auction after the golf.

Bridge resultsMonday 12th October - Howell Movement1st: Pauline Baker & Heather Scott, 2nd: Hugh Robertshaw & Michael Smith, 3rd: John Fyfe & Katherine GrahamWednesday 14th October - Mitchell MovementN/S 1st: George Del Papa & Audrey Eady2nd: Faye Scott & Bruna Pace, 3rd: Lorraine Vivian & Margaret Skeen, E/W 1st: Vair Preston & Martin Keating, 2nd: Alison Feiner & Anne Gunst, 3rd: Mark Cline & Cheryl MerrittFriday 16th October - Mitchell MovementN/S 1st: Lorraine & Mark Miller, 2nd: Rene Wolfe & Beverley Crosthwaite, 3rd: Jacqui Birrell & Margaret Young, E/W 1st: Barbara Parsons & Prue Kellam, 2nd: Janet Migliorini & Catherine O’Brien, 3rd: Kathleen Mitchell & Naomi Bianco.


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new footy coach

OCEAN Grove has unveiled its newest recruit Cameron McGregor, who will take the reigns as senior coach of the Grubbers in 2010.

McGregor has agreed to a one-year deal to coach Ocean Grove in a non-playing capacity, with the possibility of another two years being offered depending on the Grubbers’ success next year.

The 1998 Hampton Rovers premiership player built up a decorated VAFA (Victorian Amateur Football Association) career, playing a combined total of 280 junior and senior games with the Rovers.

He has coached the Rovers Under 19 grade and more recently spent two years serving as an assistant coach at Ormond Amateur.

McGregor, a veteran of more than 150 VAFA senior matches, is excited by the new role at Draper St after an exhaustive process that saw fi ve candidates apply for the prized role.

“I have always wanted to coach senior footy,” A modest McGregor said.

“It is all good and well to turn up at one o’clock on a Saturday but you have got to make sure you are prepared, know the opposition, and know you have

got your players cherry ripe for the game.

“It is important that the communicative side of things is spot on, that players know and understand their roles.

“That is something I’m going to press pretty strongly with the boys.”

McGregor replaces the non-playing double coaching act of Matt Payne and assistant Greg Mervin, both multiple Ocean Grove premiership players, who stood down last season.

Ocean Grove fi nished 2009 in fi fth place after losing to Queenscliff in the BFL elimination fi nal.

Ocean Grove Football Club president Geoff Cunningham said it was imperative the club took time to appoint the right candidate.

“That’s why the process did go on a little bit longer because we wanted to make sure the applicants that we had were up to speed and knew their stuff,” Cunningham said.

“The whole idea was to

straighten up the football department, we have a lot of young players fl oating around the place and they just wanted a clear direction of where they are heading with their football.

“Probably in the last year they got a little lost along the way and that’s why this decision is an important one for the footy club.”

Cunningham confi rmed the Grubbers had a three-year plan and its willingness to accept McGregor’s ideas best suited the future of the Ocean Grove Football Club.

”I think his vision, his game plan, the way he articulated his ideas across to the committee was clear,” he said.

“We realise we were sort of taking a risk with someone that had been an assistant coach, but we just thought you have got to start somewhere – and this is the guy that can lead us for the next three years.”

McGregor, who moved to Ocean Grove more than six months ago, is delighted to have made the switch from Melbourne’s busy south-eastern suburbs to the coastal surrounds of the Bellarine Peninsula.

“We absolutely love it, I’m married with a two-and-a-half

year-old boy and it has been the best move we have ever done,” McGregor said.

“It is a lot more laid-back and relaxed – people are more friendly.”

Since his move, the new Grubbers coach has watched a few Bellarine Football League games and is impressed with the standard.

“I would think the BFL would be equivalent to C-grade in the Amateurs (VAFA),” he said.

“The standard of the players is as good as anywhere.”

McGregor who has contacted more than 30 players from Ocean Grove’s 2009 list, plans to start the pre-season with a ‘club BBQ meet and greet day’ in mid-November followed by a number of training sessions before Christmas.

“I have sort of followed the BFL scores and spoken to some (Grubber) players and I play cricket with (Ocean Grove midfi elder) Ben Ricardo,” McGregor said.

Outside of football, McGregor is the Victorian Branch Manager of printing fi rm Anitech in Laverton North and plays A-Grade cricket for the Collendina Cobras.

Cam to lead Grove 2010Grubbers president Geoff Cunningham welcomes new senior coach Cameron McGregor to the club.

Voice football reporter Mark Heenan speaks exclusively to new Grubber coach Cameron McGregor


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