ocean grove voice 31 october 2012

OCEAN GROVE’S NUMBER ONE NEWSPAPER FREE FORTNIGHTLYOct 31-Nov 13, 2012

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JAMMED JUNCTION STALLED

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Fireys all set for relay for life

ROLL UP FOR TOWN FAIRS

LOCAL resident Eileen Garrett (pictured above) fears someone will die unless a hazardous Grove junction gets an upgrade.VicRoads recommended a $750,000 upgrade of the Marlin Drive/Tuckfield junction four years ago - but so far nothing has happened. Plans may even be out of date. Story page 3.

MORE than 20 Ocean Grove firefighters are among hundreds of locals preparing to take part in the Bellarine’s second annual Relay for Life at Collendina Reserve on Saturday November 10 and Sunday November 11.

The Bellarine Relay For Life is an overnight event where

teams of ten or more will take turns to keep their team baton moving around the track at the Reserve for the 24 hours of THE event.

It doesn’t cost to register a team, just $20 per team member. You get a Relay shirt and your team gets a campsite on which you can set up a

team tent. There will be free

entertainment, local bands, activities for the kids, fundraising and raffles. Bellarine Relay For Life is a unique opportunity to bring the community together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and

fight back against cancer. All while having a bit of fun too. The opening ceremony is at 12noon on the Saturday.

For more details see www.relayforlife.org.au, call 1300 65 65 85, or email [email protected]. • Tennis club set for Relay, page 35.

SUMMER fair season is underway with the Uniting Church and Surfside family events this weekend and then St Peter’s own fete next week. On Saturday morning the Uniting Church Fete starts at 9am and on Sunday Surfside’s Fresh Food Fair gets underway at 10am.

FRESHLY BAKED: Surfside students Lauren Barrot and Orlagh Davison with kitchen specialist Rachel Ford.

Jan Farrell returned, Keith Fagg Mayor

SITTING Beangala councillor Jan Farrell has been returned in the weekend City of Greater Geelong elections while Keith Fagg looks certain to become the City’s first directly elected Mayor.

Cllr Farrell said on Sunday night: “Thanks to the wonderful folk of Beangala for their confidence and support. I’m very excited about the next four years.

“With Keith Fagg as the new Mayor, we’ll see major changes to how Council engages with the community.”

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Grove bowls them over

The Ocean Grove Bowling Club team celebrates winning two prestigious state awards in Melbourne - Best Regional

Club Restaurant Award for Leleans and

Chairman’s Award for Excellence, awarded to OGBC

General Manager Michael Lewis.

They were also finalists in five other categories.

OCEAN Grove Bowling Club is celebrating after winning two prestigious titles in the Community Clubs Association of Victoria (CCAV) awards in Melbourne.

At a gala event on October 17 at the RACV City Club, CCAV presented their awards in recognition of the contributions clubs make to their members and communities.

Ocean Grove’s Bowling Club was voted Best Regional Club Restaurant Award for Leleans while chief executive Michael Lewis was presented with the inaugural Chairman’s Award for Excellence.

The prestigious Best Regional Club Restaurant Award is given to the club that best demonstrates providing a superior dining experience to members and guests. Meal quality, ambience and service are key considerations in the judging, along with how the finer dining experience fits with other club offerings and activities.

The judges praised Executive Chef Rick Monoghan’s fresh and locally sourced menu, “superb meals” and “carefully selected winelist”.

CCAV’s Chairman’s Award for Excellence Best Club is awarded to an individual who has consistently provided excellent service to a club or clubs. In presenting the Award to Michael Lewis, CCAV Chair Ian Johnson remarked “Michael has developed an outstanding partnership with the OGBC Board, and has lead the management team and staff consistently to produce great results for the club.

“Michael has worked with the OGBC Board to transform the club, particularly by broadening its hospitality offer to reduce its dependence on gaming as the principal source of club funding.”

CCAV is a not-for-profit industry association representing the interests of community clubs across Victoria; from small volunteer-based sporting

clubs through to very large clubs with multi-million dollar turnovers.

Ocean Grove Bowling Club was also a finalist in Best Club Training Initiative, Regional Chef of the Year (Rick Monoghan), Club Employee of The Year (Gayle Andree-Jansz), Best Family Club and Best Bowling Club categories.

Ocean Grove Bowling Club Chairman Terry Brady said: “These sort of awards don’t come easy, they come through a lot of hard work. They come through a professional approach.

“Mike has analysed and set up all sectors of the business very well. We are a well structured club. For a club of this size and for a business this size we’ve got all the structures in place to continue to grow the business.”

Mr Brady who has been at the club for 13 years said: “I’ve been in a lot of sporting clubs over a 50 year span – including the MCC and AFL clubs - and this club holds up against all of those other clubs. This club runs as well if not better than a lot of those sporting clubs.”

The award comes 12 months after the club was remodelled with a separate stand alone restaurant – Leleans. That means teams have to run two kitchens, event functions, is open seven days a week and has to handle the vagaries of the holiday season.

Executive Chef Rick Monghan said: “I’m very happy for the club and to be a part of it. It’s a big achievement.

“Twelve months ago we said we are in the business to make this venue stand alone and achieve success.

“A lot of hard work has gone into it, both front and back of house.”

The restaurant is managed by Tegan Drever who heads a team of 15 full, part-time and casual staff. Front of house team member and relief supervisor Janine Milich said:

“Everyone is delighted, we have put a lot of work into this.”

Chef Executive Mike Lewis said: “We always take the awards very seriously and the reason we do is it’s recognition of what our staff achieve and what our club achieves – particularly in the eyes of our peers, in our professional bodies - versus giving yourself accolades in-house.

“I’m very proud of my team and I’m very proud of their achievements. I think the awards are reflective of their ability and their commitment to delivering a great customer-focused product and service.

“It really is an outstanding achievement considering the restaurant’s less than two years old. When you compare that we’ve competed against larger clubs than ours with more established restaurants than ours, it really is an big achievement. “We’re not perfect so for us it’s continuous development. We are not resting on our laurels.” Commenting on his own award as chief executive, Mr Lewis said: “To be recognised by the body that represents clubs in Victoria was quite humbling and I felt very proud. For me so late in my career, it’s a milestone for me. In receiving it I was receiving it as much for my team as I was for me. “I work very hard on developing and nurturing our team and rewarding them as well. And I understand how important a team is to an organisation in terms of going forward and being able to survive the ups and downs. “These guys have dealt with huge adversity, they’ve survived a building project that went beyond the time it was expected to and they’ve dealt with all the fallout from that and it has thrived. It hasn’t survived, it’s thrived. That’s reflected in the recognition we are getting.”

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Rotary art show

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Shed helps appeal collectorsTHIS Remembrance Day the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL will be utilising brand new collection boxes donated by the Men’s Shed.

Bruce Ward from the Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed said they were happy to offer their services to an important community organisation.

“We’ve developed a relationship with the Ocean

Grove Barwon Heads RSL. The first time they approached us was to make marker posts for the rail trail,” he said.

“Most recently they approached us asking if we would be able to repair what they currently use for collection or build some new boxes for ANZAC and Remembrance Day.”

Bruce said the RSL brought

in a box which didn’t really suit their needs so they came back with a design and the Men’s Shed made up two boxes for them.

“Maurie Dobbie made up two boxes and if they work satisfactorily for them we will make up some more, it’s a very important cause especially as they raise money for war widows,” he said.

RSL Appeals Officer David

Wilkinson said they were very grateful that the Men’s Shed had given their time and labour.

“I think it’s just terrific. We needed new boxes and we needed upgrading because our old stuffs has seen a lot of wear,” he said. “They’ve been good enough to come on board and do it for us and it’s greatly appreciated.”• Remembrance Day page 9.

Junction plans now outdatedLOCAL residents are

warning someone will die unless a hazardous Grove junction gets a vital upgrade.

VicRoads now says it has taken so long to deliver a recommended $750,000 upgrade of the Marlin Drive/Tuckfield junction that the plans are now outdated.

Local Eileen Garrett wants to see action now.

“People nearly got run over when we were here the other day just trying to cross the road. I’ve been here five years and the minute I got here I knew it was a problem,” she said. “Unless the school crossing lady is there you can’t cross safely. Elderly people or people with prams aren’t very safe. There’s going to be an

accident with a pedestrian and someone’s going to die.”

Acting Chairperson for the Ocean Grove Community Association Michael Harbour said they noted the intersection back in 2007 after they undertook a community forum.

“This forum culminated in a traffic report which identified the intersection and resulted in VicRoads carrying out a traffic count and analysis on Marlin Drive/Tuckfield Street,” he said.“VicRoads stated that the intersection required a major upgrade including signalisation and in turn they developed a design for the intersection with an estimated cost of $750,000.”

Despite OGCA lobbying

efforts to previous and current State Governments for funding Michael said to date they had been unsuccessful.

“Our letter to the Minister for Roads went unanswered, the only reply we’ve received was from Hon Lisa Neville MP who said she would wait until the minister himself had responded,” he said.

“What do we have to do to convince the State Government to fund the project, a major accident, or worse still a fatality?”

Michael said since VicRoads completed the traffic analysis there’s been the construction of the aquatic centre and skate-park increasing both pedestrian and traffic usage

of the intersection.“It’s been five years since

our traffic report and four years since VicRoads said it needed a major upgrade and something needs to be done,” he said.

VicRoads Regional Director William Tieppo said that whilst they had investigated installation of traffic signals at the intersection any previous plans would now be outdated.

“Concept plans of cost estimates for safety treatments at this site developed in previous financial years are out of date and no longer relevant,” he said. “In the context of these investigations a proposal will be considered for future road programs.”

Children at Surfside Primary School have been cooking up a storm in readiness for the Fresh Food Fair on Sunday November 4. The Fair showcases the Surfside Kitchen Garden program and has attractions for all ages. The Fresh Food Fair features a gourmet food court, market stalls, rides for all ages, beer and wine tent, fresh produce, silent auction, white elephant stall, cake stall, and much much more. The children at Surfside have been baking fresh produce from the school’s garden with the assistance of the new Garden and Kitchen specialist Rachel Ford. Rachel teaches the children how to grow, harvest and cook organic produce. Delicious produce from the program will be available on the day direct from the Surfside Kitchen.

Lauren Barrot, Orlagh Davison, Max Fairbrother and Edward Ford with kitchen specialist Rachel Ford.

TOP local, regional and interstate artists are getting behind the Ocean Grove Rotary Club’s upcoming art show being held at the Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall from November 2-4. They are in the running for over $10,000 in prize money, with judging taking place on Friday November 2.Ocean Grove Rotary is donating the proceeds from the commissions and show entry to local recipients Cottage by the Sea, Riding for the Disabled, and Disabled Surfers Association. Art Show Curator Coral Barker is encouraging all art lovers to get down to Point Lonsdale over the weekend to see these high quality works of art.For more details see the club’s website, www.rotaryoceangrove.org.au or contact the Coral on 0407 319 465.

Thanks to ferry

IN February and March of this year Searoads Ferries helped transport equipment and personnel from the Disabled Surfers of Ocean Grove. The task was to move ten people, a fully equipped tandem box trailer, car and commuter bus. Matt McDonald, the Ferries CEO, did not hesitate to lend the assistance by donating the transport costs to help the DSAOG and National Committee conduct training that raised the 15th branch of the DSA in Australia - Mornington.In recognition, the Searoad Ferries logo is now on the DSAOG equipment trailer and National President and Founder Gary Blaschke and Ocean Grove President Mark Beshara presented Searoad’s customer service manager Michelle Lovell with a certificate of appreciation.


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Kinder’s art show and social

Minister pickled for summer feteSenior success

Jill Harris, Lia Muraca, Cynthia Bell, Fiona Dempster and Caroline Pascoe.

Above: Tomeka Bohnke with Will’s work and Susanne Haxby wtih Poppy’s work.

PROUD mums and dads enjoyed a cultured evening admiring their kinder kids art work recently. Woodlands pre-school displayed more than 100 works showcasing the young artists’ work. The evening also provided parents with a great chance to socialise as well as raising some extra funds.Judging by the number of paper dots on the works, the art work was much appreciated.

W O O D L A N D S Preschooler’s are jumping for joy with the completion of a brand new sand pit and the purchasing of new toys.

“The sandpit is basically a culmination of a few years of fundraising. We’re lucky enough to be in a position

now to put it all together,” said President Fiona Dempster.

“Each year we’ve had a series of fundraisers that all the families contribute to and finally we’ve been able to complete the plans.”

Fiona said it has been three or four years of hard work

to raise enough funds and wanted to thank Ray from Archibald Builders for their contribution.

“They were fantastic. They got the sandpit built in two weeks so that it was complete and ready for the start of the new term. The kids love it,

they were just so excited,” she said. “We’re a very fortunate community to have so many good committees and fundraisers within Woodlands. The kids also got new dress up toys and new play equipment alongside the sandpit.”

Hard work and fundraising equals new place to play

Brendan Waite and Duncan Pascoe. Simon, Ian, Leesa, Melanie, Suzie and Guy.

Helen Baum, James Douglas and Judy Greer.

YES it is on again. the Ocean Grove Uniting Church is on this Saturday (November 3)

The fete at the church on the corner of Eggleston Street and The Parade will run between 9am and 1pm and this year promises to be even bigger and better than ever before.

It will feature plenty of homemade cakes, jams and craft.

Great bargains to be found on the children’s toy and book stall, two huge white elephant stalls to find those treasures, children’s activities in the carpark, plenty of books to buy at bargain prices, lots of plants all ready for the garden, and to keep you going morning tea and a sausage sizzle. Also the Dove Opportunity Shop will be open for the same hours.

DURING Seniors week, along with an open day, the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club hosted the local Troubadors singers on both the 4th and the 14th of October and helped raise a considerable amount of money for Vision Australia.

Senior Citizens Club president Kevin Callinan said: “Thank you to the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club for providing the venue, thank you to Vision Australia for providing afternoon tea, thank you to the City of Greater Geelong for their sponsorship, and thank you to our local Ocean Grovers for once more raising money for yet another well deserved organisation.”

OCEAN Grove Scouts recently competed in the annual Cohen Shield, a two day adventure testing their skills.

“It took place in Steiglitz in the Brisbane Ranges and activities included cooking, first aid, construction and campsite planning,” said Assistant Group Leader Ron Andrews.

“Despite being such a

young patrol, for some it was their first scouting event. Everyone commented on how well they performed both individually and as a patrol.”

Ron said whilst the scouts have kept their traditional roots a Jamboree on the internet (JOTI) showed how they are moving with the times.

“The troop participated

in JOTI where scouts and guides all over the world make contact with each other using the Internet,” he said.

“After exchanging experiences and ideas Ocean Grove Scouts now have friends in countries all over the world including England, Portugal, Italy, Indonesia, Argentina and the US now.”

Scouts put their skills to the test

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Praise all around after teen’ trip Junior awards

Ocean Grove Primary School principal Darryl Dimentis on long service leave. Darryl and his family have been doing a big Aussie adventure and above he is pictured with the Voice at Uluru.

OCEAN Grove Primary School, students, parents, teachers and Rotarians gathered last Wednesday at the school to witness the presentation of Graham Bath Rotary Junior Community Awards to 28 Year 6 students.

Rotary President Richard Clay congratulated the students on completing the challenging program and after the students reported on their experiences, presented them with their awards.

To complete the program, which is based on the Duke of Edinburgh Award, the students undertake 10 weeks of community

service, participate in regular physical recreation activities, learn a new skill and participate in 5 social experiences which include attending a community c o m m e m o r a t i o n , attending a community meeting, finding out about a religious or spiritual group in the community, experience a different culture and investigate an Arts activity.

The successful students were Ella Armstrong, Isaac Carpenter, Lincoln Clark, Catherine Connell, Thomas Conte, Zali Coyne, Chloe Davison, Reilly Doolan, Isabel Hackett, Alexander Henry, Toby Lever, Molly McGill, Ryan McNolte,

Cindel McSween, Riley Menzies, Kai Murphy, Lachlan Osborne, Maddison O’Kane, Seth Petersen, Lilia Praud, Holly Ryan, Lilli Schaeche-Priestly, Immy Sharp, Charlie Sprague, Paris Stone, Grace Synnott, Ellie Wallis and Tianne Zhang.

The Program was concluded with six of the Ocean Grove Primary School students joining Star of the Sea students Holly Timms-Honner and Jessica Hirt, who have also completed the Rotary Junior Community Awards program, addressing the Rotary members at their regular Tuesday meeting.

Ocean Grove sudents with certificates presented by local Rotarians at their school.

Rotary president Dick Clay wtih Ocean Grove and Star of the Sea students who visited the weekly club meeting after completing the Rotary Junior Community Awards program.

AN exchange of letters with the Chief Commissioner’s office has capped off another successful Neighbourhood Centre Drop-in youth camp.

This followed the centre’s manager Nicki Dunne’s letter to Geelong’s top cop Inspector Gary Bruce thanking Victorian police for supporting and allowing two local officers to attend the youth camp in Queensland earlier this

month. Nicki explained that the

ongoing drop in program relies on proactive policing and helping local teens connect with the police.

The officers who attended were Acting Sergeant Kevin Lister and Leading Senior Constable Steve Hutchinson.

Nicki received a letter from the Chief Commissioner’s Office thanking her for the comments.

Bellarine teens sandboarding in Queensland.


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LEADING LADY TURNS 90

AMONG a group of Ocean Grove Linedancers is 90-year-old Beryl Slocombe who swears this is the year she retires.

“I’m pretty sure that I’ve reached my limit and I think I’ll be sensible now and retire gracefully,” said the recipient of a triple bypass.

“I’ve been saying that now though every year for the past five years.”

Line dancing since her seventies Beryl said she discovered the sport by accident and loves the freedom and rhythm it offers.

“My husband gave up ballroom dancing which I used to like and then when I went up to the bowler I saw a group line dancing and I thought that looks good,” she said.

“I thought I could do that. They said they were looking for as many as they could get so come and dance with us, which I’ve now done for the past 30 years.”

Beryl said she loves keeping in step with the music and whilst age hasn’t

stopped her she’s definitely choosing slower dances.

“You don’t improve with age (laughing) and I’ve got to the stage where I pick out the slower dances. The not so twisty or fast ones,” she said. “Although you don’t notice at the time, you do notice the effects afterwards as you get older.”

Originally part of a walking group, Beryl said anyone who loves dancing and music should consider taking up line dancing.

“We have a lot of fun. It’s very sociable and it’s much better than walking around the block by yourself,” she

said.When asked the secret to

her longevity and fantastic shape for a ninety year old, Beryl laughed and said it was definitely not her sweet tooth.

“I’m a real chocoholic though. After my triple bypass I really should have stopped eating it but I love it. You’ve got to have some enjoyment in life,” she said.

“I try to eat healthy though most of the time but I do have two red Lindt balls a day. They’re my favourite, better than half a block of chocolate which I used to enjoy.”

By JESSICA GRACE

NINETY-year-old Beryl Slocombe leads the way with the Ocean Grove Linedancers at the Senior Citizens Hall.

A BREAST cancer support group in Ocean Grove is offering encouragement, support and, above all, friendship once a month.

Julie Rodger said the member group of Breast Cancer Network Australia will meet at Zebra Bar on the last Friday of each month (excl Dec) at 1pm.

“We don’t just talk about cancer. We talk about all other aspects of life and those touched by breast cancer and their families are welcome,” she said.

“There are three of us at the moment and we’ve decided to meet once a month in an informal atmosphere to give each other the support, friendship and encouragement we need.”

For more information contact Julie Rodger on [email protected]

Breast cancer group offers support and friendship


remembering the sacrifices

George recalls the TrailIT is almost impossible to imagine a nineteen year old today spending the eve of his birthday in the midst of war.

Seventy years ago George Cops turned 20 on the Kokoda Trail where he fought tirelessly alongside other brave and courageous Australians and in turn became a legend of the 39th Battalion.

“The 39th Battalion was formed in 1941 and made up of volunteers from all around Victoria. After the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbour we were sent to Papua New Guinea on Boxing Day 1941,” he said.

“We arrived in Port Moresby on January 2 with no provisions as all our stores were on the Aqua-Tainer that we’d sailed on with 6,000 troops. They loaded the essentials first so for days we went without.”

George said in late June/July one Company was sent to Buna to occupy the area and to safeguard a party of American engineers who were going to construct an airfield in Kokoda.

“By the time they got there the Japanese had already landed in Gona. They immediately moved inland wanting to occupy the airstrip. This was the beginning of the Kokoda campaign,” he said.

“Only one company alongside a few Papua infantry battalions faced the Japanese force initially.The remainder of the 39th battalion hurriedly assembled to move up and support the troops.”

George said as the Japanese got closer to Kokoda they could no longer land troops so the battalion had to trek over the very rugged Kokoda ranges with high peaks and high altitude the whole way.

“Walking up the trek was very tough as we were carrying a very heavy 50 pound load with ammunition, food and spare clothing. It took us six or seven days to get to the Kokoda area,” he said.

For the next few weeks the Japanese continued to advance forward and push the Australian soldiers, who were out gunned and outnumbered, backwards.

“The Japanese used a tactic where they would attack from the front with numbers whilst immediately sending a force around your left and right flank and cut you off on the rear,” he said.

“Of course once this happens, they wipe you out. One night our battalion sat there waiting for morning with the knowledge that we would be annihilated by the Japanese in the morning.”

The 39th Battalion was saved when the 2/14th battalion made up of experienced battle trained troops arrived just as the Japanese attacked.

“The Japanese were excellent soldiers. You never saw them. They were masters of camouflage and would crawl up on their belly. They thought nothing of dying for their Emperor,” he said.

“They would never be

taken prisoner as it was a disgrace in their eyes. As such there were no prisoners taken on either side and the prisoners the Japanese did take were beheaded or shot.”

George said the conditions throughout the six week campaign were horrendous and every afternoon it rained. The only clothing the Australian troops had was was on their backs.

“We’d lost all our equipment early in the piece at Deniki, everything was put into a company dump before the battle took place and we got pushed out so quickly we had to leave everything,” he said.

“We had our t-shirts shorts and our battle equipment. We had nothing in the way of tents. We just slept where we could on the root of a tree.”

George said they never really slept though because they never knew when the Japanese were going to attack.

“It was very nerve wrecking stuff, very hard on your system because you’re constantly on high tension. That’s the way it went right through, our moral wasn’t very high,” he said.

“We were short on food. Every bit of food had been carried up by the natives we. They were magnificent and

we’d of been lost without them.”

George saw casualties of battle everyday men getting killed and wounded and although unnatural said it was something he became hardened to.

“I buried my mum’s cousin. He got shot in the stomach. You see it every day, that’s warfare. It has an effect on you that’s not natural. It’s something you have to adapt to though,” he said.

“Your first experience is unnerving. It goes against all of your principals but that’s the way of war. You’re facing an enemy, they’ve never hurt you or done you any harm but you have to destroy them

“You’ve got to kill them. You get them or they get you and that’s what you become accustomed to, you get attuned to it and you know very well it’s you or them.”

George said 70 years later there is still not a day that goes by that he doesn’t remember some aspect of it though.

“It does an injury to your mental system. That’s the way it goes,” he said.

“That was the worst feature of it, every battle you were close to dying. It was all close contact stuff.”

The Battle of Kokoda

demonstrated the courage and bravery of Australian soldiers and caused a major upset to Japans plan to take Moresby in ten days.

“Courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice just about describes the whole attitude of the Australian fighting man. They’re certainly courageous,” he said.

“Above all mateship is the big thing. It’s a term we use quiete commonly here. Mateship is what carries the Australian through because you won’t let your mate down.”

George said the Australians continued to make a series of stands whilst been forced back over the six weeks until they were almost 30 miles from Port Moresby when the Japanese finally stopped.

“In the meantime Australia had brought in more troops and artillery fire onto the Japanese forces who suffered very badly,” he said• Remembrance Day C o m m e m o r a t i v e Service Ocean GroveWhen: Sunday 11 November at 10.45amWhere: Cenotaph, Hodgson Street Ocean GroveWhat: Remembrance Day Service with Phillip Christian and students from the Bellarine.

George Cops, pictured on the Kokoda Trail and today at home in Ocean Grove.

By JESSICA GRACE


our street, our neighbours

Marlin DriveAs part of a new series aimed at helping us get to know our neighbours, the Voice’s Jessica Grace went to meet some of the residents of Marlin Drive. Let us know if you’d like us to

feature your street or area. Contact [email protected]

Mia McKenzie, 24, waitress“I’ve lived here for two and a half months. I moved down from Melbourne because my boyfriend got a job in the industrial estate making surfboards. I left my office job in Melbourne and am waitressing down here, so there’s a bit of a difference. I’m just embracing the different culture and lifestyle down here. I’m working at 7th Wave on The Terrace. It’s really relaxed and carefree in Ocean Grove and the people are lovely, I also feel very safe here. It’s nice to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it’s nice to have some days off and be able to go down to the beach. I’m missing Melbourne a little bit, mainly the coffee and the cafes and some of the shopping. Other than that it’s nice down here. I’d passed through Grove before but never really visited it before I moved here. I love travelling, I backpacked through South East Asia, Cambodia and Vietnam and I just got back from three weeks in Bali.”

Natalie Greene-Wiseman, 34, full-time mum“We’ve lived in Ocean Grove for five years and moved down from Wangaratta. My husband had a mobile phone shop there. He went into a partnership and decided to start the Telstra shop in Corio Village. Because we come from such a small town I just said I’d like to live outside of Geelong. We decided beach, then Ocean Grove. I love being able to drive down the main street and look out at the beach. We go down there three or four times a day. It’s pretty nice. I love the calmness of the ocean. Being able to hear it at night time, it gives me a calm feeling and that’s why I like being here. I’m studying to be a life coach. I’m hoping when the kids have grown up a bit I’d like to start a business. It would centre on assisting women getting back into the workforce or just achieving balance. That’s my goal.”

Geoff Kent, 63, retired“I’ve lived in Ocean Grove for about 34 years. I’m from the UK originally and my wife Lesley is from Geelong. Back in 1969 I was staying with relatives in WA and when I was on the ship going back to the UK I met Lesley. She was going overseas with a friend and we’ve been together ever since. When she was a teenager she used to come down to Ocean Grove and stay with friends. She suggested it was a nice place to be so we moved here and have never left. I like the size of Ocean Grove. It’s not too big compared to North London which is just full of people. It’s a nice atmosphere and I like the sea air and the beach. The whole family has grown up here now. We love gardening. I guess a hidden talent of mine is retirement; I’m quite good at it. Australia feels like home to me. I’ve lived here longer than the UK, I still have my accent though. That will never go.”

Leanne Quinten, mum“I’ve lived in Ocean Grove for ten years now. Originally I’m from New Zealand. We lived in Melbourne for a year and then we moved down here. My husband owned this house for a few years so we came down. I love it here, it’s really family friendly and close to the beach. The girls go to Surfside Primary School just around the corner and Bec has just joined nippers which is exciting. I’ve got quite a few kids here today but I’m just babysitting. Before I had kids I lived in Ireland for a year and I absolutely loved it. I was working and travelling and fell in love with the country. I also met lots of wonderful people. One day I’d love to go back there again. I do miss my family and friends in New Zealand but there’s really no difference between Australia and New Zealand. We love going to Adventure Park and just got season tickets which we’re pretty excited about.”

Jacqueline Vietry , retired teacher“I’ve lived in Ocean Grove for 32 years. Originally I’m from England. I was living in Gladstone Park, Tullamarine, before we chose Ocean Grove to retire. When I was getting nearer to retirement I was looking for somewhere that I would like to live. It also had to be handy for my family to visit and Ocean Grove appealed to me. I just love everything about it. I love the fact I’m near the beach. I love the lifestyle. I took up golf since I came down here and I enjoy playing three times a week. I’ve got much better as I didn’t play until after I retired. I have now recovered from a very serious car accident six years ago. I was very badly injured and flown to the Alfred Hospital. They didn’t think I was going to survive. I was on holidays with my husband in NSW and woke up five days later. It definitely made me appreciate everything.”


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Have a throw at Ultimate Frisbee

Fete-full of bargains

OCEAN Grove residents are invited to come and try an energetic and fun game, Ultimate Frisbee, in Ocean Grove Park.

Popular in North America, particularly in

the college scene, Ultimate Frisbee is growing in popularity in Australia. Ultimate is a non-contact team sport played with a frisbee which is fast paced and athletic.

A combination of a number of skills and sports, it combines aerobic running, athletic moves, jumps and dives in a team environment.

The Geelong Ultimate

Club is providing a session on the skills, rules and all other aspects of the game, with a view to establishing an Ocean Grove Team.

Come along to Ocean Grove Park on Thursday

November 15 from 5.30pm to 7pm and learn more about this addictive game.

For more information contact Andrew on 0414 538 131 or Matt on 0417 231853.

Matt and Andrew want to offer more people the chance to enjoy Ultimate Frisbee.

WITH THE coming of Spring comes the season of fairs and markets - and next week is one of the highlights of the Bellarine fete season. On Saturday morning (November 10), St Peter’s Church spills out onto its lawns and verges for its traditional fete. This year will see a bumper book stall, a huge cake stand, and all the usual crafts, toys, bric-a-brac and trash and treasure bargains. Children will be well catered for with free activities, including a jumping castle, Bozo the clown giving away balloons and a stall selling simply exciting things for kids. Come along and sample great food, buy some bargains and grab a ticket for a chance to win a wonderful hamper or Christmas cake, made and hand decorated by the Rev Jill.

Horse stops town on cup dayTHE sight of a horse trotting down the Terrace on Geelong Cup day had a few locals rubbing their eyes - and then reaching for the phone camera. The lone rider - Mario and Red Boy - called in to draw some cash and then rode out of town.

Bob and Gaye Fraser - organising the big selection of books for St Peter’s Fair.


Pier powers upNATIONALLY and internationally acclaimed artists The Audreys and The Go Set will perform at Breez Music Festival in Geelong on Sunday November 4 at The Pier, raising awareness of Multiple Sclerosis and Karingal’s ‘bricks and mortar’ fundraiser, the Melaluka Project.

Karingal has recently commenced building a new residential respite and day support facility in Leopold. Melaluka will support hundreds of Bellarine and Geelong people and their families with respite and short term accommodation every year.

Melaluka is due to open in April 2013, and profits raised from Breez Music Festival will be donated specifically to support people with Multiple Sclerosis at Melaluka.

Melaluka will provide 2500 annual nights respite accommodation for up to 300 individuals from across Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula with Multiple Sclerosis or other disability.

“We’ve had a really positive response from the local community to the Melaluka Appeal, and we’re very

appreciative of their generosity,” he said. “Profits raised from this event will benefit people with MS directly, in very practical ways.”

In 2011 Karingal assisted local musician Bree-Arne Chamley to raise more than $12,000 to contribute to a communications and Nurse-On-Call system at Melaluka.

Local muso Bree-Arne, who has Multiple Sclerosis herself, is heavily involved in the 2012 event.

“We hope that this event can be bigger and better than what we held last year,” she said. “Not only are we aiming to raise much needed awareness of MS, but we’re going to have a great time doing it!”

The event will feature performances from The Audreys, The Go Set, Nick Barker, The Human Electric, Wag the Dog, Bree-Arne Chamley and Sweet Delores.

Breez Music Festival will be held on Sunday November 4 from 3pm at the Pier in Geelong. Tickets now on sale through Oztix, $29+bf or $36 on the door unless sold out.

The Go Set’s Ocean Grove front man Justin Keenan will be performing at a huge music fundraiser at the Pier. The event has been largely organised by local muso Bree-Arne Chamley. Photo by Till Gläser


Songs to honour legacyTHE combined talents of residents from Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and the greater Bellarine Peninsula will be on display for a spectacular fundraising concert this week.

The concert, which is in aid of Legacy, is being performed by the Barwon Heads Chorale on Sunday (November 4) in the Barwon Heads Community Hall from 2.30pm.

Chorale director Natale Lewington said: “Many of our choir members

have associations with Legacy, including children of servicemen killed in WW2 who owe their funding for secondary and tertiary education to Legacy; members who are Legatees; and widows who have merely received a helping hand, advice or someone to talk to from Legacy.

“Today Legacy is still quietly assisting families of soldiers from modern war zones, alongside their work for families affected by earlier conflicts, and we hope to assist in any way we

can with this fundraising event while honouring the wonderful work they do in our community.”

The concert will feature popular songs of the 30s, 40s and 50s, with song sheets provided for audience members who might like to join in, and will be followed by an afternoon tea.

Representatives from Geelong Legacy and the Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads RSL will be present at the concert with further information and “shaking the tins” – as entry to the

concert is by donation. “Entry will cost whatever

the patrons wish to donate – be it a gold coin or more,” said Natale. “Every cent we raise will be donated to Legacy so… the more the better,” she said.

With approximately 45 members, the Barwon Heads Chorale draws members mostly from Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, with other members travelling from all around the Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong area. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday night in

All Saints Church on Hitchcock Avenue. For further information please contact Jo Larson on 5254 2670.

Legacy is a charity providing services to Australian families suffering financially and socially after the incapacitation or death of a spouse or parent, during or after their defence force service.

They currently care for 100,000 widows and 1,900 children and disabled dependants throughoutAustralia.

Barwon Heads Chorale, whic draws members mostly from Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads.


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. Visitors welcome. 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.Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900.Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome to come along for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.First Tuesday of every 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 Jason 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.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.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 AvenuePhone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.

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music/live events• Barwon Heads Hotel-Wednesdays Happy Hour 6-7pm Free Trivia 7 30pm-Thursdays: Open Mic in BakBar from 8pm-November 1 Happy Hour 6-7 Open Mic 8pm $9.90 Parmi Night-November 2 Happy Hour 5-7 Raffle, Live acoustic The Famous Will and Rach -November 3 Woshka (Cover Band) & DJ Doors @9.30 $10 entry-First Sunday of the month Open Mic for youth U/18 with Jill Meehan in the Barwon Heads Bistro. All young performers welcome/ soloists/dancers/bands Ph: 0431606476 to get on the program• Ocean Grove Piping Hot Chicken Shop Jazz Week-November 9 Scion Pirates-November 10 Magnealsium, Stephen Magnusson, Sergio BeresovkyCarl Pannuzzo and Tim NealPh: 52 551566• Ocean Grove Hotel-November 3 Danny

Zambellis-November 10 RAM-November 17 The Dying Embers-November 24- Sugar & The Spikes • Potato Shed Drysdale November 20$14 all ticket including morning teaThe Happiest Christmas your favourite performers brining Christmas to life Ph: 52511998• Barwon Heads Community HallLast Thursday of the month Barwon Heads Film Society Film: The Human Resources Manager 2010 103mins Israel/Ger/Fr/Romania Rated M Ph: 52541139

markets &fairs• Uniting Church Barwon HeadsNovember 3 Melbourne Cup Weekend Stall 9-11.30Homemade cakes and biscuits, jams and relished, plants• Uniting Church, Ocean Grove, annual fair, November 3. • Kingston Park Ocean Grove

November 4 Ocean Grove Craft Market 9am until 1pmNovember 10St Peter’s Church, Ocean Grove. Annual Fair• Point Lonsdale MarketNovember 11 9am - 2pm • Queenscliff HarbourNovember 18 Queenscliff Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm• Ocean Grove ParkNovember 17 Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm• Barwon Heads Community HallNovember 24 Barwon Heads Community Market 9am -1pm• Parkes Hall Newcombe Street PortarlingtonNovember 25 Portarlington Community Market 9am to 2pm

food/wine• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 52 53 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

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: 5256 2742.• 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 Ph: 5255 2801

get active • Ocean Grove Recreation HallOcean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity Ph: 0438055679• Senior Citizens Hall Ocean GroveMondays 9.15am and 10.15 am Gentle exercises to music Ph: 5255 1335 • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9 30 am Gentle exercises to music Ph: 52 551 335• Queenscliff RSL Mondays 1.30pm Ph: 5255 1335• Marcus Hill Hall cnr Banks Road and Bellarine Highway Tuesdays 745pm – 10pm

Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Ph: 52513393• Senior Citizens Hall Ocean GroveMondays 7-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413690597• Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435481920-Barwon Heads • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422700951• Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas & Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413955331 or [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• Bardeli Café Ocean GroveFirst and third Saturday of most months Making Waves acoustic music and poetry afternoons with Jill Meehan $5 donation entry, BYO instruments and

voices Ph: 0431 606 476.

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

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 Rodgers on 0435362573 or email [email protected] for more information.

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SUN, show bags, fireworks and entertainment saw Grover’s arrive in droves to the annual Geelong Show.

Amongst the crowd were several talented locals including Judy Shepard and Rita Meyer who won multiple prizes in the spinning and knitting category.

“We both are members of the Geelong Hand Weavers and Spinners Guild and were encouraged to enter some of our pieces,” said Rita Meyer.

“I won two first prizes and a second prize but Judy really cleaned up. She is quiete amazing and won the overall Geelong Show Skein Award for her pieces.”

Judy said she had never been the overall winner and was surprised that this year she had taken out the major prize.

“I won four first prizes, two seconds and one third this year but was still very surprised when I was announced the aggregate winner,” she said.

Ray Clark, a familiar face around Ocean Grove, has been playing an integral part judging the prime lamb meat section for the past 25-30 years and

this year his wife Raelene worked in the office.

“I’m a livestock buyer by trade and have been for 45 years. The show is pretty much run by volunteers so if you didn’t enjoy it or love it the show wouldn’t work,” he said.

“From all accounts it was an exceptionally good show.”

Kay Hennessy said she loves coming to the show and enjoys looking around at all of the various events and competitions.

“It’s a great day. I come in every two or three years to see the dogs and the animals and just have a look around,” she said.

Mother of two Mar-Ray Simons said this was the second year in a row they’d been and said it was a very family friendly day.

“We came last year and it was great. We always bump into other Ocean Grover’s and today was forecasted as the best weather so we thought this was the day we’d come in,” she said.

“We absolutely enjoy it. It’s always fun for the kids to see all the animals, the show bags are always a bonus but for me though it’s the atmosphere, all the kids and the noise that I love.”

Ocean Grover Ray Clark has been playing an integral part of the show’s livestock judging for more than 25 years.

Ben, Amanda, Marshall and Declan.

Tom, Brielle,Maddie,Ruby and Izzy.

Judy Shepard and Rita Meyer won multiple prizes in the spinning and knitting category.

Kay Hennessy and Peter Cronk.Mar-Ray Simons, Mahli Nya, Belinda Marcus and Chloe Van-Den-Bosch.

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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Getting to know our little piece of bushlandFRIENDS of Ocean Grove Nature Reserve held a “Picnic with the Wallabies” as part of Children’s Week on Sunday October 21.

At the picnic it was announced that the Friends Group is applying for a Local History Grant from the

Public Record Office Victoria. If successful the grant will assist in the publishing of a history of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve.

The research and writing of the history is being undertaken by members of the Bellarine Historical

Society, Lynette Willey and Pam Jennings.

President of the Friends Group, Fiona Topolcsanyi, said that it is most satisfying to see such support from another community group.

The announcement of the history project has very

significant timing. It was 50 years ago on

October 22, 1962 that a public meeting was held to form a committee to raise funds to purchase the then privately owned property known as Cuthbertson’s Paddock. This was later to become the

Ocean Grove Nature Reserve after a long and successful community campaign.

Eighty one hectares were gazetted as Crown Land in 1968 and opened to the public in 1971.

A further 60 hectares were added to the reserve in 1973.

Last week (October 21-28) was also Victorian History Week so the announcement of the history project by the Friends of Ocean Grove Nature Reserve in conjunction with the Bellarine Historical Society had double significance.


environment

AS usual, the arrival of Spring in Ocean Grove has resulted in an increase in nature activity.

Phyllis’s Tawny Frogmouth is still sitting on the nest. There is no sign of any hatchlings as yet! The incubation period for Tawny Frogmouth eggs to hatch is 30 days, so it will not be long until the eggs hatch, as the Frogmouth has been sitting on the nest since Grand Final Day.

Christine’s Wood Ducks have had an adventurous time. The ducklings hatched in the nest built in the gum tree in Christine’s back yard in old Ocean Grove, about ten days ago. Some of the ducklings were marched down the road by both parents towards the swimming pool in Ocean Grove Primary School. Christine thinks that the family made an overnight stop-off at the school pool, but then went on to Blue Waters Lake. Christine’s family took three ducklings that were left behind to the pool hoping that they would be accepted into the family. The last Christine saw of the Wood Duck family, the Dad Duck was herding them away somewhere from the pool. The night

after the parents left the nest, another chick popped out of the nest in the gum tree, and Christine discovered that there were two more in the nest, so she took these ducklings to Jirrahlingra. Apparently Wood Ducks lay 9-11 eggs at a time, so they do have big familes.

The Wood Duck at Bonneyvale wetlands last year had 12 hatchlings to look after! Christine and her family had to lock their cats up in their house until all the ducklings were gone. A few days after the duck family left the back yard, the mother Wood Duck flew back to check the nest.

I have been to Blue Waters Lake regularly in the last few weeks, and have seen a family of Wood Ducks in the park opposite Blue Waters Lake in Blue Waters Drive. I’m not sure if this is the same family, but you never know. If it is, well I can only be amazed at their survival skills.

I received a phone call from Bernard in old Ocean Grove, who has a front yard swimming pool, and a Pacific Black Duck nesting in the vegetation surrounding his pool. Bernard showed me the nest which is a circular

shape lined with feathers for insulation, and contains about 6-8 eggs. Bernard is concerned about the survival of the family of ducks once they have hatched, with so many cats around his area. Bernard’s house is even further from Blue Waters Lake than Christine’s, so I imagine that the Pacific Black Duck is planning to use the pool for a few weeks after the eggs have hatched, until the ducklings can fly.

Bernard has seen the male Black Duck occasionally, but it wasn’t around when I was visiting.

I noticed the other day that the Swan Nest containing about half a dozen eggs, at the small pond at Bonneyvale Wetlands has been abandoned, with no sign of the Swans. I wonder if it’s time for the COGG to

fence the northern end of this pond off so that dogs do not annoy the nesting birds. Last year there were also Grebe’s nesting in this pond. It’s hard enough for birds to survive when they are sitting on a nest for weeks on end, without people just allowing cats and dogs to roam freely in these wetland areas.

On a happier note, I was lucky enough to see a Great Crested Grebe in Blue Waters Lake this week. The Great Crested Grebe is the largest member of the grebe family in Australia. They measure 46–51 cm long. Great Crested Grebes are excellent swimmers and divers, and the Grebe at Blue Waters Lake put on a lovely display of swimming. In the warmer months the adult Great Crested Grebes develop head and neck

decorative plumes, but in the winter months these birds are almost white in colour.

This species was hunted almost to extinction in the United Kingdom in the 19th century for its head plumes, which were used to decorate hats and ladies’ undergarments!! Fortunately the species has recovered in Europe since clothing manufactureres have stopped using feathers in their production (I hope).

By Jennifer Carr

A Wood Duck family near Ocean Grove Primary School.

Birds a signal of Spring

A Tawny Frogmouth in its old Ocean Grove nest.


grove markets

Producing the goodsSPRING arrived for the Bellarine Community Farmer’s Market last week after a solid but wet Winter.

The warmer weather attracted good crowds and an increased number of stallholders for the third Saturday of the month event.

“I’m really happy with the progress of the market this year,” said organiser Sally Waites. “Since starting in January, we’ve attracted a loyal following of local stallholders and shoppers alike, as well as gaining some new local and regional stalls to keep topping up the broad range

of fresh produce we have.“The addition of our

Ocean Grove Primary School buskers has given a greater festive vibe to the market as well, especially for the kids. Anyone can hop in and have a go on the drums they provide, so it’s a lot of fun.”

The market’s community initiative stalls have also been well received by Bellarine not-for-profit groups.

“The community shout-out and sausage sizzle stalls are my pet projects - it’s nice to be able to give something back so I encourage any group to come forward

and book themselves a stall - it’s free and gives you the opportunity to raise some funds for your group and promote your service,” said Sally.

“I’ve also had terrific support with my Shared Community Stall where anyone can give me excess fruit and veggies to sell on their behalf. We’ve had representation from such groups as the Ocean Grove Community Garden, Surfside Primary School kitchen garden, as well as individuals giving me seasonal bits and bobs from their backyards veggie plots and orchards.

“It’s very important to me to keep our fruit and veggies available from the market seasonal and local to the Bellarine.”

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Ocean Grove Park - 9am-1pm.

For all enquiries, please contact Sally Waites phone 0418 141208 [email protected] or find them on Facebook.

Des King, Michael Keary and Norman Elliott manning the Riding for Disabled sausage sizzle.

Enjoying the market: the Lambs and Crones family and friends.


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THE Bellarine and other Geelong vignerons are set to celebrate the 11 year anniversary of the annual Toast to the Coast wine, food and music Festival.

According to event organisers phenomenal presales have indicated that it’s shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before.

Geelong Winegrowers Association (GWA) marketing executive Lyndsay Sharp said

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Lane, 90 McAdams Lane, Bellarine and they will also play host to a number of local guest wine makers.

Mrs Sharp said Toast patrons would get the opportunity to sample and enjoy rare back vintages, vertical tastings as well as eagerly anticipated new releases.

“In addition, patrons will get to enjoy some of the intriguing new and emerging alternative wine varietals emanating from our region and contributing to Geelong’s status as a dynamic and innovative winemaking force.”

Mrs Sharp said another highlight of the Toast to the Coast Festival was the fact that it included some

very small boutique producers who rarely open their doors to the public.

Entry to all Toast to the Coast venues is free and a $40 ticket provides patrons with a tasting glass –an unlimited passport to wine tastings across all venues for the weekend. Patrons can also ensure a safe and worry free weekend by taking advantage of the Shuttle Bus service which will be operating within each sub region with a winery ‘loop’ every half hour. Shuttle bus tickets are only $25 for the entire weekend.

Tickets, programs, maps and bus schedules available at www.toasttothecoast.com.au.

Toast to the Coast, held Melbourne Cup weekend – 3rd and 4th November – was a premium event for the Geelong region and a highlight of the Victorian major event’s calendar.

“Toast to the Coast is a true community celebration in every sense – it all about getting people out and about to discover, experience and delight in the Geelong winery ‘experience’, showcasing the calibre and diversity of our wonderful wines, local produce and entertainers,” Mrs Sharp said.

“What started as a relatively small group of vignerons showcasing Geelong wines in 2001 has evolved into a major celebration with more than 30 wineries hosting the event throughout the Geelong wine region,” she said.

“Across The Bellarine, Surf Coast and Moorabool Valley, more than 200 different wines will be on the pour as our vignerons pull out all stops to showcase the rich viticultural bounty that sets Geelong apart as a truly iconic Australian wine region.”

Participating Bellarine wineries include: Bellarine Estate Winery and Brewery, 2270 Portarlington Rd, Bellarine; Leura Park Estate, 1400 Portarlington Rd, Curlewis; McGlashan’s Wallington Estate, 225 Swan Bay Rd, Wallington; Mermerus, 60 Soho Rd, Drysdale; Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant & Cellar Door, 255 Grubb Rd, Wallington, Scotchmans Hill, 190 Scotchmans Rd, Drysdale; Terindah Estate / McAdams

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New footy directorA NEW face has emerged as Director of Football at the Ocean Grove Football Club for 2013. His name is Gavin Berry, writes Mark Heenan.

To an outsider looking in what you may not know is Berry has worked as the Ocean Grove Football Club Chairman of Selectors for the last three seasons.

Berry was not fussed to take a back seat, behind the scenes role in previous seasons, but is looking forward to a more active approach with the Grubbers on match days in 2013.

“It will be more hands on obviously with the signing of recruits within the playing list,” said Berry, who was officially appointed as Director of Football at the Grubbers’ Annual General Meeting on Sunday October 28.

“More hands on in respect to the development of the players, whether I take some sessions during the week at training.”

Berry takes over from respected clubman and tireless worker Mick McManus, who stood down from the Director of Football role at the completion of the 2012 season.

McManus will stay on at the club in a lesser volunteer role in 2013 as Property Steward.

McManus won the prestigious Frank Hose Club person of the year award, an original founder of the club, at the Grubbers end of season presentation award ceremony in September.

“Mick (McManus) was one of the reasons I stayed at the club,” Berry said.

“He is a terrific fella and a tireless worker.

“I have the upmost respect for Mick and what he has done for the Ocean Grove Football Club.”

Though McManus played a highly credible role on the football committee to organise equipment on game days, Berry’s role will differ, focusing more on match-day committee and coaching.

Berry is likely to be involved as bench day coach to support new playing coach Shane Jack.

“I will possibly oversee the role as bench day coach in the seniors,” he said.

“While Shane Jack is playing (on the field), I will be on the bench making moves according to Shane Jack.

“One of things I said to Mick (McManus) was on the provision I could stay involved in a football (match day) capacity, I would take on the Director of Football job as well.

“I wanted to still be

involved in the football side because that is my passion, I feel as though I have got a lot to offer the club.”

Berry believes there is a tremendous upside to the Grubbers next season despite the club’s senior straight sets finals exit in 2011 and 2012.

He said the reserves grade premiership triumph in 2012 and the club’s Under 18 players committing to senior football at the Grubbers next season was a pleasing sign.

“My main role will be developing the younger players who will make the transition from under 18’s, to reserve grade football and to senior level football.

“The majority of footballers in the club are aged between 18 to 23, and that is where the club can really move forward in the future and develop these players.”

Berry came to the Grubbers in 2010 with a

highly credentialed AFL background.

He worked as the Victorian-based recruiting manager for the Port Adelaide Football Club and spent time in recruiting at the Hawthorn Football Club.

More recently the ex-Gold Coast Stingrays junior coach has worked under the tutelage of former Ocean Grove coach Cameron McGregor from 2010 to the completion of the 2012 season.

“I have lived in Ocean Grove for 14 years and prior to joining Port Adelaide and Hawthorn, I lived on the Gold Coast where I coached a Gold Coast Interleague team for three years,” he said.

“I came the same year as Cameron (McGregor).I just wanted to get involved at a local level in (Ocean Grove),” he said.

“I had a job that took me away from home during the week and the travel for recruiting (in the AFL) was taking me away from home at the weekends.”

Outside of his duties with the Grubbers, Berry works for an American medical device company called Stryker and has a young family based in Ocean Grove.

Gavin Berry.

Grove snare Weedon and WilliamsTHE GRUBBERS have snared the services of two new exciting football recruits for the 2013 season.

Former Geelong AFL rookie listed player 23-year-old Bryn Weadon heads to Ocean Grove next season after playing in South Barwon’s GFL senior premiership win against Bell Park on September 22.

Weadon, originally from Under 18 TAC Club the North Ballarat Rebels, is described as a high possession winning inside midfielder.

The dual South Barwon senior premiership player in 2010 and 2012 notched up 46 games with the GFL club in three seasons.

Meanwhile former Ocean Grove player Kelly Williams returns to the Grubbers after a playing stint with Leopold in the GFL.

Williams who finished top three in Ocean Grove Football Club’s senior best and fairest in 2009, played 47 senior games in three seasons with Leopold.

IN OTHER news, victorious 2009 Ocean Grove Reserves coach Shane Bailey will return to the club next season as coach of the Grubbers Under 18 Div One Colts.


HEALTH FITNESSSix Principals of Success

Have you ever wondered why some people can achieve so much while others don’t? Well there may be a good reason and knowing where you want to go is just your first step. So don’t let “Know Where” become “Nowhere”.

1 Know Your Outcome- It doesn’t matter if your goal is health and fitness or finance, career or relationships. The first step is to know your outcome. If you haven’t decided what your goal is, how can you know whether your choices will get you there? The more detailed you get the better. So write it down. How would you like it to be? What will you see and hear when you are there? What will you feel and think when you reach your goal? Your goal must also be measurable otherwise how will you know if you have achieved it? For example I want to run 20 laps in the Relay for Life. Your goal must also be realistic and have a time limit.

2 Take Action – If you break down your goal into smaller steps that you need to do, it doesn’t seem so huge. To be able to run 20 laps at Relay for Life you may need to start walking or running 2 – 3 times per week building yourself up. So you will need to put those runners on and get outside and move.

3 Have Sensory Awareness – be aware of what is changing around you. You may need to make little changes along the way.

4 Have Behavioural Flexibility – People who have the most flexibility will achieve the best results. So it’s raining and you say I can’t run in the rain so you watch some TV instead. It’s the person who adapts who will reach that running goal quicker. They may choose to still run in the rain, go to the gym and run on the treadmill or participate in an aerobics class or do a workout in the garage. By doing this they are still working toward their goal.


HEALTH FITNESSMenopause

Every woman will have menopause and menopause is a dirty word amongst the ageing population. 70% of women experience hot flushes and night sweats. We women are HOT!

Menopause is the cessation of periods after twelve months but there is perimenopause, which can start from the last 30’s onwards. Symptoms can be hot flushes, the sweats, fatigue, insomnia, mood swings, vaginal dryness, depression, headaches, joint and muscle aches and pains and poor bladder control. Life is not what it used to be!“These symptoms don’t need to be part of your life” says Bettina Wren, women’s expert and local naturopath. “Women need simple answers and often simple treatment. Let’s empower women.”

Are you hot? If so, Bettina at Ocean Grove Remedial Massage Centre can help.

5 Physiology creates Psychology – That may be a tough one to get your head around, but what it really means is act like you are someone who already has your goal. Slump in your chair, drop your head, take a big sigh and try to feel happy. It doesn’t work. Stand tall look up and smile. I bet you feel better already. There are no unresourceful people only unresourceful states.

6 Celebrate – You must celebrate when you reach your goal. The feel good chemicals that get released when you celebrate are what’s going to help you get motivated for your next goal.

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TWO big games in the last two weeks of the Ballarat Geelong Premier Division saw the Ocean Grove boys move to a top two position on the ladder.

At Geelong West a fortnight ago the Grovers managed to snatch a draw on the last end of the day with the Ken Thomas team proving to be the game saver with his 13 shot win.

Hosting Bareena Saturday who were sitting top of the table on three wins from three starts meant this match was one that the Grove boys had to rebound from the draw last week.

At the half way mark the Grovers took the lead by eight shots. Coming out after smoko they were able to keep the momentum and go on with a 21 shot win.

Two rink wins to Matt Flapper by 21 and Ken Thomas by 10 set up the victory.

The Premier side are now sitting in a great position with three wins and a draw after four rounds and will travel to

Highton next week. Club Grove Division 2

team is off to a flying start recording three solid wins in the first three games.

Facing Highton at home this week they added to their perfect record thus far recording a win by 10.

Tom Warren’s team continued their run of good form recording a 14-shot win, supported by Kevin Cornell’s six-shot win.

Wins to Division 3 against Drumcondra, Division 5 against Portarlington and Division 9 against Anglesea set up a great day

for the Grovers recording 6 wins from seven teams. The only blemish for the day was Division 7 going down to Clifton Springs.

Our ladies division one have rebounded well after a blemish at Anglesea a fortnight ago, They responded with a convincing 18 shot win over Lara. Rink wins to Gail Meddings by 13 and Val Cook by 7 well and truly covered the narrow 2 shot loss to Lorraine Hunt’s team.

Not such good news for our second ladies division one team who went across to Belmont.

A tough day at the office and Belmont too good on the day coming away winners by 24.

This week will see the rivalry of the two Division One teams going head to head for bragging rights.

During the week our ladies shared in some success winning the Over 60 Regional Pairs.

Faye Richardson and Pat Virtue came out triumphant in an all Ocean Grove affair, which ended up being played at Ocean Grove. Their opponents Terry Toye and Adele Ryan put up a tough match but

the Richardson/Virtue combination proving to be too good on the day.

Val Cook went to Lara lastt Sunday to play for the title of Over 60 Regional Ladies Champion.

Facing off against Di Price from Queenscliff, Val locked horns trading shot for shot in the early stages of the game.

Price took the advantage and looked like she would take control of the match. Down on the scorecard by 7 or 8 shots and Price needing only one to win it was going to be a tough ask for Cook.

However bowls can be a funny game and Cook, one shot at a time, managed to claw her way back into the game and all of a sudden draw level.

Cook played two great draw shots on the last end to put the pressure on Price playing her last Bowl.

Fortunately for Cook, Price was off target and Cook triumphed 21-20 in a cracking display of Bowls.

By Matt Flapper

Val Cook, who won the Over 60 Regional Singles with Faye Richardson, a member of the winning Over 60 Regional Pairs.

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Ocean Grove teamsJUNIOR RESULTSWe are into our third week of the season and all teams are getting to know each other and playing well together. Our Friday night team practices have been a hit with about 60 people coming along on the 19th October. These practice nights have been put together by the committee so that the Juniors, and their families can have a social time at the club and have a hit with their team members. It really makes a difference to how you play on Saturday if you have had a practice on the Friday night! Remember that we usually have sausages, drinks and treats for $1 to raise money for our end of year excursion. Results for Saturday October 20:5 Boys travelled to Waurn Ponds but lost 5,33 – 1,24. Anthony Wilkins and Uzair Shah won both their singles and doubles to help seal the win.7 Girls were at home vs Leopold Green. Lucy Hughes, Saira Shah, Anna Williams and Maddie Ketchen all had a brilliant day winning 5,34 – 1, 238 Mixed Red played the other Ocean Grove section 8 Mixed White

team today. It was a bit awkward to start but they all played extremely well. This time the Reds won 5,33 – 1,26.Eloise Puati and Dylan Marles won both their singles and doubles. Steph Golightly shone for the Whites, winning her singles.9 Boys played away at Geelong Lawn. Jesse Maes, Che Durran, Andrew Douglas and Travis Downes all had great matches and won 1,18 – 5, 3310 Girls hosted Wandana Heights at home and lost 2,12 – 4,37. The highlight for OG was Jaweriah Shah and Abigail Williams wining their doubles 6-013 Boys were at home vs Leopold Rhiley James starred winning both singles and doubles however the team couldn’t pull off a win, losing by just 2 games 2,24 – 4,26.14 Mixed ventured to Inverleigh and had a great win 2,25 – 4,27. Mia Holliday, Travis Anderson, Emily Kehagias and Riley Herron all played well to secure the points.16 Boys played at Home vs Highton Blue. Lachlan Osborne, Jake Fry, Tom Soutar and Robert Mitten all played well and only lost by 4 games 2,28 – 4,32.

17 Boys travelled to Lara and unfortunately lost 4,29 – 2, 21. Daniel Cuff played a particularly good singles winning 6-0.19 Girls played St. Mary’s at their home courts and had a very tough day losing 6,36 – 0,13. Alexandra Caldow was strong in her singles, losing by just one game 5-6 21 Boys hosted Geelong Lawn in a very close, 3 sets all match. Unfortunately OG lost 3,22 – 3, 30. Perry Kottek won both his singles and doubles and all boys played well.24 Boys played away at Surfside and won 2,25 – 4,34. The entire team played well, Xavier Robinson, Harry Mullen, Jack James and Bailey Reese all winning sets.25 Mixed played at Waurn Ponds and won 0,4 – 6,36. Phoebe Awramenko, Connor Asquith, Georgia Asquith and Chris McMahon did not drop a set all day. Results for Saturday October 27.5 Boys played at Home vs Barwon Heads and won a very close match 3,31 – 3,27.Christian West and Anthony Wilkins won both their singles and doubles this week.

7 Girls ventured to Leopold and won 2,23 – 4,29. A great effort by the girls. Lucy Hughes and Saira Shah won all of their sets.8 Mixed Red drove to Geelong Lawn this week, losing by just 2 games. Jacinta Smith had a great day winning both her singles and doubles.8 Mixed White played against Clifton Springs at home and couldn’t pull off a win this time. 1,23 – 5,33. Harry James and Savannah Matthews played some very close sets, Harry winning his singles 6-3.9 Boys hosted Leopold at home and had a convincing win 5,31 – 1,20. Josh Kehagias, Che Durran, Andrew Douglas and Travis Downes all won sets during the match.10 Girls played at Geelong Lawn this week with only 3 girls. Brooke Vigilante, Jaweriah Shah and Emma Riley all played their best but lost 4,29 – 2,19.13 Boys hosted Waurn Ponds at home and won 4,28 – 2,25. Josh Arumets, Rhiley James, Jasper Jolley and Michael Maetzdorf all won sets for the day.14 Mixed ventured to Maude this week and had a win 2,15 – 4,34.

Jade Murphy, Harry Colquhuon, Mia Holliday and Travis Anderson all played extremely well, in some very close matches.16 Boys hosted a very strong Highton White at Home and lost 1,21 – 5,33. Robert Mitten won the only set for the day 6-3.17 Boys played at home vs Leopold. Chris Rugge, Edward Ford, Marcus Halloran – Lavelle and Daniel Cuff all had wins on the day contributing to the final winning score 5,32 – 1,16.19 Girls drove to Bannockburn this week and played brilliantly. A special thanks to Emily McGurk who came up several sections to help the other girls, Hannah Attard, Alexandra Caldow and Holly Sharp, win this week 2,17 – 4,25.21 Boys also drove to Bannockburn. After a couple of very close sets we won the day 2,23 – 4,30. Tyler Wright, Robert Campbell, Jayden Roberts and Scott Campbell all won sets on the day.24 Boys were at Home vs Wandana Heights and lost 2,21 – 4, 34. Xavier Robinson and Harry Mullen won a set each this week.


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25 Mixed were at Home vs Highton and won 5,30 – 1,10. Phoebe Awramenko, Chris McMahon, Emily McGurk and Julian Powell all played very well to help with this win. They are undefeated so far for the season.

SENIOR RESULTSResults for Saturday October 20:Section 2 Mens played away at Highton and won 1, 12 – 5,34. David Franks and Charles Milligan holding all 3 setsSection 4 Mixed travelled to Geelong East Uniting and won 2,26 – 4,24. Katie Hessey won all of her sets on the day.Section 16 Mixed hosted Moolap at home and won 4,31 – 2,15. A convincing win bolstered by Tim Hinrichsen, who won all of his 3 sets. Results for Saturday October 27:Section 2 Mens travelled to St. Mary’s and lost by only one game in a very close match 3,30 – 3,29. Jarryd Proctor, Josh Hudson and David Franks all won 2 sets and all players fought hard to go down in a

nail-biter.Section 4 Mixed played at Home vs Highton and won by just one game 4,29 – 2,28. After a shaky start the team rallied and came through with Katie Hessey and Tom Wessols pulling off a 6-2 win to get them over the line by one game. Section 16 Mixed played at Home and lost to Geelong East Uniting 2,26 – 4, 33. Unfortunately putting an end to their winning streak. Sections 6 Red, 6 White, 9 Blue, 9 Red also played but results were unavailable due to uncompleted results in their books.

NEWSOcean Grove Mid Week Ladies are asking for help with their Relay For Life Campaign. They have already raised over $800.00 and will participate in the actual Relay on November 10 and 11 at Collendina Reserve. If you can walk or donate please go to the Relay For Life website and join Ocean Grove Tennis team. We have some Juniors signed up to walk already, so how about registering the entire

family to do a few laps? A reminder that Friday night Juniors Team Practice is on each of the coming Friday nights and is a good way to meet other Juniors and have a hit with some of the committee members. You may even get some tips from the oldies! Enjoy a sausage, play some foosball or chat with your mates. A reminder that Team Practice Night will NOT be held on 16th November, due to a function being held at the club.An important message to all parents of Junior members. Children will not be able to play after November 1st if their fees have not been paid, as they will be uninsured. Please see me on Friday evening or Saturday morning at the club if you can, or pay online.See you all down at the club, good luck to all Juniors playing in their school teams this week.

Results complied by Jen & David Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.

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COLLENDINAUnder 17 Everett - Collendina vs. Jan JucThe Boys started the first day making a handy 162 with Dan McManus and Sam Pfeiffer making 48 and 44 respectively. Dan and Sam put together a very solid 99-run partnership to steady the ship from what was a shaky start losing a couple early wickets. Overall the team held together well just missing out on lasting through the morning by just a couple of overs. In reply on day 2 Jan Juc was able to get over the line with the pick of the bowlers being Paddy Malone 2/7 off 9 overs with 5 Maidens and Dan McManus having a good all round match taking 3/18 off 11 overs.Under 15 Emond – Collendina vs. LeopoldAfter losing the toss, Collendina took to the field restricting Leopold early in runs but not wickets. A solid effort from Sam Beasley taking 2/17 and Harry Skeen 2/34 saw Leopold make a very good 189. In reply after a good opening partnership of 44 between Darcy Pearson and Byron Taylor, wickets began to fall consistently putting the Cobras is a situation where the run rate was always going to be a challenge. But with Byron making an excellent 74 not out and Sam Beasley 25 the boys were never totally out of the game going down by just 13 runs.

OCEAN GROVEUnder 17Round 1 Ocean Grove versus Anglesea at Anglesea 20/20 matchOcean Grove batted first and made 3/109 with Brad Fendyk making 30 runs from their 20 overs. Anglesea were bowled for 5/94 with Miles Henderson 2 wickets for 19 and Cameron Habgood 1 for 6Round 2Ocean Grove batted first making 5 /229 off their allotted overs against Modewarre / Torquay at Ocean Grove. Jack Kent 59, Rob Procter 40 not out, Jake Taylor 35 not out and Miles Henderson 30. Modewarre / Torquay were bowled out for 131 with Cameron Habgood taking 3 wickets and Jake Taylor 3 catches and a stumpingUnder 15 OG RedRound 1 OG Red versus Grovedale Pung at Grovedale 20/20 matchOG Red made 9/42 losing to Grovedale 6/62 Kyle Ewart bowled 2 wickets for 2, Joe Smith 1 for 2 and Jack Preistley 1 for 1Round 2OG Red versus Lara Gillett at Shell Road. OG Red batted first making 54 all out and Lara made 8 for 71 first innings declared. Harry Walker bowled 4 for 8 and Lachlan Hooper 2 for 30. OG

Red second innings all out for 72 with Ned Thorley making an excellent 31Under 15 OG WhiteRound 1 OG White / Wallington versus Queenscliff at Ocean Grove 20/20 matchOG White batted first making 5 for 70 losing to Queenscliff 3 / 101 Taylor Cameron made 27 retired and Sam Harper 15, Lachlan Cameron bowled 1 wicket for 11 and Brodie Franken 1 for 19Round 2OG White / Wallington versus Barwon Heads at Barwon Heads. OG White batted first making 69 all out and Barwon Heads 1/104 first innings declared. Taylor Cameron made 24 and Damon Salt 10 runs with Joe McDonald

bowling 1 wicket for 24. OG White 2nd innings all out for 49 with Lachlan Cameron 12 runs and Joe McDonald 10. Barwon Heads 2nd innings 2/17 with one wicket each to Connor Harvey and Harrison Wise Plush as well as a catch. A good effort by only 8 players Under 13 OG SwansRound 1 OG Swans versus Thomson at ThomsonOG Swans batted second and made 9/88 with Nathan Taylor 21 and Harry Unkenstein 13 losing to Thomson1/135. Lachlan Habgood bowled 1 wicket for 4Round 2OG Swans versus Bannockburn at Connewarre. OG Swans batting made 7 / 92 with Nathan Taylor retired

13 and Max Fairbrother 10 retired. Bannockburn made 7 for 137 with Bradley Walder taking 2 wickets for 16.Under 13 OG GrubbersRound 1 OG Grubbers versus South Barwon at South BarwonOG Grubbers batted first and made 3 for 113 with Flynn Hardiman 21, Chris Ewart 20 and Lachlan Gawley Price 20 all not out. South Barwon made 3 for 69 with Jake Hargreaves bowled 1 wicket for 9. I catch each to Liam Mullen and Joe McDonaldRound 2OG Grubbers versus Jan Juc Grayling at Jan Juc. OG Grubbers batting made 10/135 with James Butteriss 30 retired and Ben Bennett 24. Jan Juc made 8 / 81 with James

Butteriss taking 3 wickets for 4, Harry Unkenstein 1 for 7 and Fletcher Long 2 for 3. Mitch Gawley Price took 2 great catchesOGCC is still looking for a few under 15 players to complete our teams and the first match for under 11’s and the first Milo Session commences on Friday November 2 at Ocean Grove Memorial Reserve commencing at 5.00pm with registrations commencing at 4.30pmEnquiries for junior and Milo Cricket can be made by contacting Paul Madden on 0458 500 801 or email [email protected].

Jack makes a tidy 59

Ocean Grove u15 Red v Lara Gillett at Shell Road.

Cobras duo shinesCobras u17 v Jan Juc.

Ocean Grove u17 v Modewarre/Torquay.


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Hearps keeps hopes alive A gradeA COURAGEOUS unbeaten innings from Collendina captain Jye Hearps helped his side avoid embarrassment after day one of their two-day game against Anglesea on Saturday.

The visiting A-Grade Cobras could only manage 131 after winning the toss and batting first and were bowled out in 72.5 overs.

Hearps, who batted at number 7, top scored with 45 not out for Collendina amidst the carnage at Anglesea.

Anglesea bowler Jayden Armstrong was the leading wicket-taker for the home side claiming 3/23 from his 12.5 overs that included two maidens, while Joseph Lynch and Peter Radford both claimed

two wickets apiece. Collendina were reeling at one

stage to be 7/67 before Hearps and youngster Bryon Taylor (10) shared in a 32-run eighth wicket partnership stand.

Anglesea A-grade will be out to secure their first win of the season with the bat this Saturday after losses to Barwon Heads and Drysdale in the first two rounds.

Meanwhile the Cobras are still under strength and expected to be near full strength at the start of round five.

In the B-Grade, the Cobras

remain at 1/26 in response to Anglesea’s total score of 197 after day one of their two-day game at Collendina.

The visitors were bowled out in 64 overs.

Collendina bowlers Cameron Kavaliunas (3/38) and Alastair Grant (3/53) both took three wickets apiece.

Meanwhile Kavaliunas will resume on 17 not out and

youngster Darcy Pearson 1 not out this Saturday.

Jan Juc remains in a strong position in their C-Grade clash against Collendina at Jan Juc.

Jan Juc posted 7/304 from

their 60 overs. Cobras bowler Nick Binder

was the leading wicket for the visitors with 2/34 from his five overs.

Meanwhile Collendina (4/134) claimed a six-wicket win over Ocean Grove 1 in their D-Grade one-day clash on Saturday at Bellarine Secondary College Ocean Grove campus.

Batting first, Ocean Grove were bowled out for 131 with Cobras bowler Clynt Combridge claiming 3/24 from his eight overs.

In reply Collendina, Jacob Gasior (50) and Ray Clissold (47) shared in a 102-run fourth wicket stand to help the Cobras record victory over their cross-town rivals.

Cobras earn early bragging rightsCOLLENDINA claimed valuable bragging rights defeating cross-town rivals Ocean Grove by one wicket in a thriller at Ocean Grove on October 20, writes Mark Heenan. The A-Grade clash was re-scheduled as a one-day match after the two-day game was abandoned a week earlier because of rain. Chasing Ocean Grove’s modest total of 154 after the home side was bowled out

in 38.4 overs, Collendina won the game with more than three overs to spare and finished at 9/158. What made the visitors’ win even more impressive was some of the Cobras players including star Collendina all-rounder Corey Walter, Ben Ricardo, Jamie Brennan, Luke Buckland and opening batsman James Rock all missed through injury and unavailability. Collendina expects to be

at near full strength after their bye in round four and the club’s A-Grade home fixture against Newcomb in round five. “We will probably be at full strength after the bye,” Collendina coach Eddie Ellwood said. “We don’t expect (all of) those players to be back before then.” Ellwood, who opened the batting and top scored with 47, said it was an exciting win

after the Cobras’ A-Grade loss to Portarlington in round one. “It was an exciting game in the end, it ebbed and flowed all day,” Ellwood said. “It was really important for us to get a win on the board and go to (the) Anglesea match with a bit of confidence.” Ellwood praised the efforts of youngsters Byron Taylor, who took 3/34 with the ball and Andy Higgins’ all-round contributions of 2/25

and 26 runs with the bat. “The two young fellas in Andy Higgins and Byron Taylor ended up bowling well,” Ellwood said. “They actually turned the game back in our favour, they were sensational out there. “Andy Higgins came back in his first game for a few years.” Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron, who missed the game with a knee injury,

said it was a disappointing loss for the Grubbers after last season’s A-Grade premiers hadseveral players missing. “Hard loss to take when they (Collendina) had half a side out,” Cameron said. “Lucky to get 154 in the end, which gave our bowlers something to defend. “Not going to win too many games when you drop 5-6 chances, especially when most were straight forward.

“It is only round two and we get to work on our application with the bat again next game.” For the Grubbers, all-rounder Mick Kenneady top scored with 33 with the bat and took 1/16 from 3.3 overs, while Ocean Grove bowler Stephen Carlile was the leading wicket-taker with 3/29 from his eight overs that included three maidens.

Cobras Bs bowling Anglesea on Saturday.


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Grove set up for day twoAN impressive five-wicket haul from Stephen Carlile gave Ocean Grove day one honours in their two-day game against Drysdale at Drysdale on Saturday, writes Mark Heenan.

Ocean Grove, who sent Drysdale into bat first, were all bowled out for 167 from 68.3 overs.

In a damaging spell Carlile, who took his season tally to 11 wickets, claimed 5/46 from 17.3 overs that included six maidens.

Not to be outdone spinner Mick Gill tied down the Drysdale batsman with his figures of 2/33 from 26 overs and 10 maidens, while new recruit Brendan Wilson claimed 1/52 from 17 overs.

Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron, who returned to the field after missing with a knee complaint against Collendina in round two, praised his bowlers’ efforts.

“Really good effort from the Grubbers,” Cameron said.

“Drysdale looked capable of posting 230-plus but Mick Gill and new recruit Brendan Wilson bowled right through the second session and slowed the run rate.

“Then after tea (Carlile) was brought back into the attack (and) he ripped their middle/lower order apart.

“From a team perspective Carlile deserved his five wickets, but Gill

bowled 26 overs on the trot and his 2-33 was super important.”

At stumps, Ocean Grove were 0/7 in reply with openers Chris Roberts (5 not out) and Dean Gills (2 not out) at the batting crease.

IN the B-Grade clash at Ocean Grove, the Grubbers remain in a strong position against Drysdale.

Batting first Drysdale were all bowled out for 146 from 70.2 overs.

Grubber bowlers Robert Procter (2/24), Dylan Thorley (2/9), Thomas Kent (2/41) and Pat Kuipers (2/6) all claimed two wickets apiece.

At stumps Ocean Grove was 0/0

after one over. In C-Grade Drysdale bowled

out Ocean Grove for 107 in day one of their two-day game at St Thomas Catholic Primary School in Drysdale.

Grubber batsman Mark Richardson top scored for the visitors with 38, while Mark Bainbridge provided good support with 26.

Bainbridge and Richardson shared in a 48-run fourth wicket partnership for Ocean Grove.

In reply, Ocean Grove remains at 0/9 with the bat after seven overs.

Meanwhile Ocean Grove 2 had a bye in the D-Grade.

Grubbers B grade bowlers attack Drysdale.

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LOCAL HERO CAUSES AN EXCITED STIRUP-and-coming young Ocean Grove tennis star Jacob Grills returned to his roots last week - creating a heap of excitment during the junior tennis

sessions. Jacob surprised everyone when he

turned up to practise with his brother Matheson.

The junior tennis teams were out in force and the attending parents from both home and visiting teams were initially alerted by the different sound

the ball made when connecting to his racquet.

One of the parents was heard to say to their child “now if you practise

hard, you too could play like that.”Another said that when Jacob comes

down to the club he is always kind to the kids and has a hit with them.

JUNIORS FIRING

LOOKED pretty much like summer when SOUL longboard club held their October comp last week. Pictured is Chris Meier progessing through with a useful combination., The next club meet is on Saturday November 17.

SWELL TIME

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