ocean grove voice 11 january 2012

OCEAN GROVE’S NUMBER ONE NEWSPAPER FREE FORTNIGHTLYJanuary 11-24, 2012

News desk and Advertising 5255 3233

‘JUST PERFECT’

Tribute plan for teen

HANG GLIDER CRASHES ONTO BEACH

THE family of an Ocean Grove teenager killed in a horror crash on Swan Bay Road want to honour their son with a trust that supports reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous people.

Sixteen-year-old Rory McCaffrey died after the vehicle he was a passenger in lost control where the road goes from bitumen to gravel and struck a tree.

His parents wish to honour his passion for social justice by setting up some form of trust to help young people learn more about indigenous communities. Story page 2.

ORGANISERS are overjoyed at the turnout during Saturday’s Ocean Grove’s Tranquility Fair. More than one volunteer shared that they thought it was the best crowds ever.

All day steady streams of crowds filed into Ocean Grove Park and were treated to an afternoon of live music as well as dozens of food, clothes and curio stalls.

“It was a perfect day,” said Park chairman Colin Atkins. “We were very pleased wtih the crowds and this will mean more improvements to the park.”

Pictures pages 13-15.

ROCKIN’ TO THE RUSTY’S: Bumper crowds enjoyed perfect fair weather and a heap of great entertainment at the Tranquility Fair on Saturday.

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Hope out of despair

Honesty deed dries girls’ tearsTWO distraught young girls went to Ocean Grove’s Bellarine Police station after losing a $100 note in The Terrace just after Christmas.

Sergeant Dave Magher said the girls came in with tears streaming down their faces hoping to find the

money. “They were only young,

probably not even teenagers yet. They said mum had given them the money to go shopping and were worried about having to tell her they lost it,” he said. “We said, ‘does it look like

this?’ and pulled the note out which had been handed in earlier.”

Sgnt Magher said a woman from Long Forrest who was on holiday had found it on the ground and handed it straight into police.

“We’ve had that much handed in, we’ve had a lady’s purse and a man’s wallet both handed in with over $50 in them, there’s some really honest people handing lost property in,” he said.

“People also shouldn’t

forget that after three months if they hand it in it becomes their property legally anyway.”

To hand in lost property, the Bellarine Police station is located on the corner of Presidents Avenue and The Parade.

OCEAN Grove parents who lost their 16-year-old son in a car accident last month have pledged to find a positive outcome from their potentially crippling tragedy.

Rory McCaffrey died in a car accident a few days before New Years Eve. The back seat passenger was killed instantly when the car he was in went out of control, hit a tree and ended up in a paddock on Swan Bay Road.

The two other occupants did their best to care for him until paramedics arrived but there was little they could do.

Rory has left his mum and dad, Fiona and Tony, sisters Molly and Keeley, and family and friends profoundly sad but proud and inspired to honour his memory.

Having faced every mother and father’s most unimaginable nightmare - the early morning knock from police - Fiona and Tony have managed to focus on a potentially good way to cope in their darkest hour.

Rory, a Geelong College student who was just two days shy of his 17th birthday, was to complete

his year 12 studies in 2012. He had an interest in pursuing a career in psychology.

Rory believed in community service and had a season of patrolling at 13th Beach. He was also a qualified lifeguard, was working at Wallington Adventure Park and had recently joined the staff at the City of Greater Geelong pools.

Rory had a particularly strong interest in human rights. This was strengthened through his experiences on an exchange program with Shalom College and also a cultural immersion program in central Australia. He came home from both shocked at the two worlds that exist within Australia and enthused at the amount that could be learnt from Indigenous culture and heritage.

For this reason, the family requested that those who knew and loved Rory to consider making a donation to support Indigenous health and education in lieu of flowers. His packed funeral was held at St Mary’s in Geelong on Thursday last week .

Using those proceeds as a foundation they have pledged to build a fund or trust that would honour Rory’s memory and in particular his strong sense of social justice and reconciliation.

“We’ve been discussing with a number of parties and we would like to, off the back of the initial donations, establish some sort of fund or trust around reconciliation that’s really aimed at young people,” explained his mother Fiona.

“We were able to help Rory but not everyone can do that. We like the idea of being able to sponsor kids who may otherwise not be able to afford to go and see the other Australia. Rory’s experience on the immersion program was a watershed for him. We would like to give others the chance to experience this.

“This has given us some strength to get though what has been the worst week of our lives. By bringing the skills that we have and the connections and networks that we have we could actually produce something that is enduring, that could make a difference over the long term and try and actually work with young people at a point where they are forming their views.”

Over the next few months Fiona and Tony plan to research opportunities for the trust, to make sure they are respectful to

indigenous people and their communities as well as avoiding duplicating other programs.

“If there was a fund that could actually pay for those air fares or pay for those kids to exchange, that’s reconciliation. That’s understanding and realising. That’s practical reconciliation,” said Fiona, “That’s the thing that’s making me get up in the morning frankly. I think if you can’t draw something out of this you can’t move on either. You can’t get up in the morning, you get sort of paralysed with grief. We’ve got to find ways that will mean we can move on.

“One door closes

another opens. The motivation around this is that something must come out of this tragedy. It can’t be enough that such a young beautiful life ended so early and unexpectedly without some good coming from that.

“If he had gone on and done that psychology course that he wanted to do he would have been a fine contributor to the community, there’s no doubt in our minds about that.

“We have the resources, the contacts and I think the determination.”

Donations can be sent via Charles Crawford & Sons Funeral Directors 1 Coppards Road Geelong.

WATERSHED: Rory McCaffrey gained imensely from a cultural immersion program and his parents would like to help more young people to have the opportunity he had.

TRAGIC SCENE: Ocean Grove teenager Rory McCaffrey died in a car accident on Swan Bay Road.

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Warm trade windsOCEAN Grove retailers are reporting one of their busiest holiday periods in recent years.

With the lead up to Christmas and the annual summer influx of tourists, local retailers have seen an increased number of shoppers in Ocean Grove.

Despite the threat of online shopping reportedly taking its toll on Australian retailers, Ocean Grove businesses have found locals are reigniting their loyalty to Ocean Grove businesses with many doing their Christmas shopping close to home.

Owners of Deckle Ocean Grove Tattslotto,

Wayne and Karen Wrigley, said their Christmas shopping period was busier and longer than usual this year with people shopping from the start of December.

“We were really, really pleased with December and are trading above last year,” said Wayne. “It seemed that people were more organised this year, shopping from the start of December and not leaving it right up to Christmas Eve.”

Wayne said he believes there are more people around the town than previous years, possibly because of the stretch of warm weather we have

been experiencing. “We’ve had slightly

higher numbers, our (New Year’s) Superdraw was up over last year by 10 per cent,” he said.

“I reckon the numbers are up a bit and the weather has been kind to us, we’ve had some hot weather and a mix of everything.”

Darren Murphy from Murf ’s Surf Shop said the 2011/12 period had been one of their most successful years.

“I think the planets just lined up this year and it’s just worked- it’s been fantastic,” he said. “I think you’ve got tourists who left early last year because of the weather are back and

there are a lot of locals who are repeat customers.”

Ben Chudoschnik from the Piping Hot Chicken Shop said his first year as owner has been a busy one, especially New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

“We’ve been really busy, I’ve been doing 15 hour days,” he said

Ben said he heard some retailers have had a tough time with online shopping taking a toll on their businesses.

“Our numbers are up and we’ve been flat out every day. The best thing for us is that you can’t buy chips and gravy online, you have to buy locally,” he said.

Arrests over stolen propertyBELLARINE Police have recovered more than $2000 worth of stolen property from an Ocean Grove house. Police raided the Ocean Grove home last Tuesday recovering a large amount of items believed to have been taken from local caravan parks over the busy holiday season. Two Ocean Grove males were arrested in relation to the crimes with an 18-year-old charged with theft and a 17-year-old cautioned.The youths were arrested on Thursday December 29 for the theft of $450 of alcohol and eskys from an Ocean Grove caravan park before the rest of the stolen property was recovered just last week. Sergeant Dave Magher from Bellarine Police said the recovered property was mainly camping and recreational items including fishing rods and surf skis. “Some of the items include distinctive skateboards and other items normally found in caravan parks at summer holiday time,” he said. Police were able to reunite some owners with their stolen property but are calling for people to come forward if they believe they have had something stolen.“Already a number of the items have been identified and reunited with their owners with the use of the Police database of stolen property,” Sgnt Magher said“Police are keen for the owners to come forward and report their items stolen, as we would like to reunite the property with the owners.”Holiday makers in local caravan parks are also being encouraged to lock up their valuables particularly at night to deter opportunistic thefts. Anyone with information on suspicious people around Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads’ caravan parks should call 000 or phone Bellarine Police on 5256 2698.

Local traders are reporting one of their busiest summer holidays for years.

Human kindness follows ruthless killing of petTHE horrific killing of a three-year-old pet Shiatsu has been balanced by the extraordinary kindness of a neighbour, according to the dog’s bereaved owner.

A witness to the horror said that the small Maltese shiatsu called Boof had just crossed Thacker Street near Blue Waters Drive when a car with multiple occupants appears to have intentionally swerved and hit the dog.

The stunning act of cruelty – on New Year’s Eve - left his owner deeply upset while at the same time grateful to those that took the time to care for her dying pet.

The incident happened

while the owner was away and it is believed Boof dug under the fence in panic from both being alone and missing his former companion. Their other dog Ruby, an English Mastiff cross Staffy died of cancer just six months earlier.

“He (Boof) made it across

the other side of the road but the car swerved to hit him and then drove off. They got their 100 points.They got their prize.

“My neighbour went running out of the house to help Boof. This neighbour took my dog to hospital in the early hours of New Years Day. That’s how committed he was to looking after my dog. It’s amazing.”

The owner was also full of praise for the way the Geelong Emergency Hospital cared for her deceased dog.

““It was crushing to hear. We are still moping around.

“When I went to pick up our dog they presented him

in a little satin parcel. The good thing is that I knew that in the last moments of his life he was treated with respect. His body was presented to me in such a regal way.”

The good samaritan, who downplayed his role, recalled seeing the car speed up down the hill and then cross the white line to hit dog. He said he wasn’t sure if the driver would have known it was a dog or a rabbit but that it appeared to be deliberate.

He relayed common concerns that hooning had worsened in the area.

The incident was reported to the police. • Letter page 6.

Boof died on Thacker Street.


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Final garage sale for group

Police busy with influx

Appeal for missing pet GalahAN Ocean Grove man is missing his pet Galah after it was taken from his Thacker Street front yard.John Hoult minds his son’s Galah, Clarie, every year over the holidays. The family has had the bird for forty years and it has a broken wing which means he has never been able to fly. John said he was at his regular bowls game on Thursday January 5 when his wife rang him in tears.“She said the galah’s gone – I’d left him on the upstairs balcony and he must’ve fluttered down on the front lawn somehow,” he said.“I spoke to my neighbour and she said she saw Clarie on the lawn when a woman stopped, picked him up and took him away in the car.”If you know of Clarie’s whereabouts, phone John on 5256 2208

BELLARINE Police have already had a busy summer season with multiple call-outs in the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

But even with the high influx of tourists to Ocean Grove, Bellarine Police said overall behaviour has been pretty good with only a couple of incidents marring the season.

“We’ve got a lot of traffic on the roads at the moment and people are getting a

little bit impatient,” Snr Sgnt Magher said.

Two cars were involved in a minor collision at the Barwon Heads/Ocean Grove Road roundabout out the front of Riverview Caravan Park on Wednesday December 28 about 2pm.

“There was a bit of road rage so police had to attend to diffuse the situation but in the end it was just an honest mistake,” Snr Sgnt Magher said.

Among a number of issues Sergeant Dave Magher said local police were concerned about a drink spiking incidence in Barwon Heads on Boxing Day.

“At the Barwon Heads Pub on Boxing Day, a 25 year old girl from Melbourne had her drink spiked,” he said. “We believe it happened while she was in the toilet.”

Snr Sgnt Magher said Police believe the drink was

spiked with a date rape drug that can cause temporary paralysis.

“She was still with it enough to call her mum and her sister who picked her up straight away and took her home but when we spoke to them later they said she was in a bit of a bad state,” he said.

“This is a timely reminder for people to keep an eye on their drinks or get a friend to look after them if they leave or go to the toilet.”

THE Bellarine branch of Cancer After Care group will be holding its final fundraising garage sale at 59 The Parade on Saturday January 21 from 8am.

All money raised will be donated to the Andrew Love Cancer Centre at the Geelong Hospital. Unfortunately this will be their last garage sale as the volunteers are elderly and finding the work load too great.

The ‘closing down sale’ will feature plenty of bargains.

“We have been holding regular garage sales since

2006 and are grateful to everyone who has assisted us raise money whether it has been by donating or purchasing items,” said

group member Heather Sawyer.

“The garage sale held at the beginning of this year raised $1381 for the

Andrew Love Centre which would not have been possible without people’s generosity.

“Although our garage sales will cease the Bellarine branch of CAC members will continue to hold less strenuous fundraising activities and invite anyone who would be interested in joining their group to phone Thelma Evans on 52551806.”

Items left over after the final garage sale will become stock at the Cancer After Care Thrift Shop in 130-134 Shannon Avenue, Geelong West.

Volunteers at the most recent Cancer After Care garage sale.


Hey Cheeky readers.

How busy has our town been. I reckon I have seen more tourists and daytrippers visiting the OG than there are Tonik stickers on cars.

It was so busy at Hodgson St one day that I had to wait in a queue three deep before I could have my turn on the scent pole near the beach. I have been having fun barking at the people who walk up my street in the middle of the road and saying hello to lots of new dogs. Some owners have been weirding me out though. They cross over to the other side of the road the minute they see

me. It’s not fair to us dogs, all we want to do is be social and say g’day and find out what’s happening. If you see me on my lead, stop and say hi, let me have a sniff, a lick, and I will be strutting on my way. Keep sending in your pictures and stories, it’s great to see our friendly pets faces. Shaun from Ocean Grove sent me a fun dog joke: Where does a Rottweiler sit in the cinema? Anywhere he wants to.

Too right Shaun. I also got an email from ‘Rusty’ a greyhound who said he is rapt his owners got ‘Red Dog’ the movie for Xmas. Good to see the ranga love.Don’t forget the dogs on the beach rules have changed, keep an eye on the signs around the coast. Hey have you ever noticed that Good-Os look like cats butts ?

Cheeky out.

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Dear Editor To the dregs of society who swerved deliberately to hit and kill my friend’s dog on New Year’s Eve, here are some words for you.

Clearly you are the scum of the earth, there is no debating that, so perhaps it’s too much to ask that you think about what you’ve done. For this to happen in a wonderful place like Ocean Grove leaves such a stain on the psyche.

While people were celebrating the birth of a new year you were in the

act of killing. You took the life of an innocent being and left it to die on the side of the road. You broke the hearts of the family who loved him.

Is the driver, who swerved across the road deliberately to target the animal, the only one to blame? Did the other people in the car offer encouragement? Perhaps the passengers are rightly disgusted but too scared to speak up. Your friends are your mirrors and you WILL be tarred with the same brush unless you actually step up and speak

up.As for the driver, may

your life be cursed with the depths of misery; may you never know true happiness or pleasure, and may you find nothing but disappointment and despair. Your poor parents; I’m sure it would break them to know they had spawned such filth.

The police have been notified. If anybody saw anything, please let them know.Happy New Year.

Name and address withheld.

Voice in Ned Kelly country Renate Robertson, on holiday to visit family in Ocean Grove, decided to visit infamous Ned Kelly on her way to Canberra. Renate normally resides in Southwater, near Horsham, in West Sussex, UK.

HAPPIER DAYS: An Ocean Grove family has lost both its dogs in the last six months, Ruby the English Mastiff to cancer and then Boof the Maltese Shitsu who was hit by a car in the early hours of New Years Day.


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A tale of two towns, a decade onMANY Ocean Grovers would remember when local gossip was abuzz with talk of a television show that was being created in our own backyard, writes Carly Helweg.

Most would be shocked to know that the successful ABC series, Seachange aired its final episode over a decade ago.

In a coup for the Bellarine Peninsula, Seachange was filmed in and around Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and St Leonards for three seasons between 1998 and 2000.

The show followed the quirky and humorous life of Laura Gibson (played by Sigrid Thornton), a lawyer who moved from the big smoke to the seaside village of Pearl Bay to become the town’s magistrate.

The town across the bridge - Ocean Grove - was called Port Deakin.

In December 2000, Seachange aired its final episode bringing an end to the stories of Laura, Diver Dan, Max, Meredith and Harold and of course the dodgy but loveable, Bob Jelly.

More than one decade on, despite the lasting

impression of the show, the Barwon Heads we know today is practically unrecognisable compared to the town we saw on our screens.

Diver Dan’s jetty shack is long gone with the waterfront building playing home to At The Heads restaurant and the once sleepy Hitchcock Avenue has become home to redeveloped store fronts and modern apartments in recent years.

Also, in a case of life imitating art, the Barwon Heads Bridge has had its fair share of controversies mirroring the show’s underlying storyline of the battle to reconnect the condemned bridge from Pearl Bay to Port Deakin much to the displeasure of some.

Deb Cox was one of Seachange’s writers and creators, and from her own sea change haven in Byron Bay reflected on the decade that has passed since the end of the series.

“It feels like a long time ago to me - I’ve written a few more series since then, my children have grown up and the world is a very different place,” she said.

“Because the show is repeated now and then, and because we made thirty nine episodes - it still seems to be remembered well.”

Deb said the inspiration for the series came with the flexibility to develop a unique drama for the ABC.

“I had the opportunity to develop a series and I loved the idea of a professional working woman having a mid-life crisis,” she said.

“I was tired of politically correct series where women were shown to be successful lawyers and doctors - and much more interested in the emotion and humour of life’s failures.”

Though it seemed the ‘sea change’ phenomenon

of people moving from the city to the coast boomed after the airing of the show, Deb was quick to point out they just had good timing with their theme.

“Oh, I’m sure it didn’t start the phenomenon, it just tapped into what was already happening and spelled it out, in a humorous and simple way - and gave it a very convenient name,” she said.

“You always try to create stories that connect with an audience but that idea of wanting to escape the rat-race seemed so obvious that we never predicted such an amazing response.”

Deb said Barwon Heads became one of the main sites for the show as it

had all the right charm to portray Pearl Bay.

“Barwon Heads had the charm Pearl Bay needed, but it was also close enough to Melbourne for us to travel there a few days every couple of episodes to film enough of our exteriors to convince our audience we were there all the time,” she said.

Despite the amount of time Deb and the crew spent on the Bellarine Peninsula filming Seachange, she hasn’t been back to the area since.

“I haven’t been there recently but I assume it’s

headed the same direction as most popular coastal towns in the last ten years - including Byron Bay,” she said.

“Underneath the flashier exterior though, you usually find the strong sense of community endures.”

As an extra treat for those diehard fans who may be lamenting the end of the series, Deb gave us some insight into what she thinks happened to the main characters after the series ended.

“I imagine Laura had that baby with Max then she started commuting to the

city to work as a lawyer again when the money got tight,” she said.

“Pearl Bay would have, inevitably been connected to Port Deakin but it would have backfired when the Mayor of Port Deakin pushed to swallow up Pearl Bay and threaten Bob Jelly’s Shire Presidency.

“Laura and Bob Jelly would have become unlikely allies when she helped him mount a legal challenge - and prove that the Mayor of Port Deakin was even more dodgy than Bob was.”

The old Barwon Heads Bridge featured heavily in the Seachange series.

Seachange co-stars David Wernham and Sigrid Thornton.


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Jack’s States boundONE of Ocean Grove’s talented musicians, Jack Osbourne is a quiet achiever, who plays a not so quiet instrument.

Not to be mistaken for the son of Ozzy Osbourne, Jack has been playing the drums since he was still a toddler.

“I was very young, about three years old when I started and I’ve been playing ever since. Dad introduced me to them,” he said.

The 20 year old continued to play throughout primary and secondary school practising up to four hours a day, becoming a predominantely self-taught drummer.

“I’ve spent a lot of time doing it, lots of hours practising,” he said.

“It’s just what I do, it comes naturally now, it didn’t at the start but it’s kind of second nature now.”

Jack is now a freelance drummer who works with a range of different artists and has had the opportunity to open for Virgil Donati on his 2010 ‘Assault Down Under Tour’ in Australia.

Jack was also recognised for his outstanding talent in 2010 being awarded ‘Australia’s Best Up & Coming Drummer’ through the business “Drumtek” based in Melbourne.

Now endorsed by major drumming labels, Gretsch, Sabian, Evans and Vater, Jack is on

his way to Los Angeles to do gigs and study as well as attend the music industry’s biggest annual trade show convention NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) which is open only to people who are recognised within the industry.

Jack has started using

the new GreenMan Rehearsal Studios located in Ocean Grove’s industrial estate for his practice time, sometimes clocking up to six hours in the studio.

One of the studio’s owners, Roy Green, said he was blown away by Jack’s talent.

“When he first came in,

I had a chat about what he was up to and not long after I Googled him and all his You Tube clips came up,” he said.

“I then realised he’s a very talented boy who comes from a big music family.”

Jack also teaches drums at A&B Music in Geelong.

PURE TALENT: Jack Osbourne.


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Hang glider crashes on beach

Foam treatment for fuel leak in Terrace

PARAMEDICS treated a hang glider who was injured in a crash below the dunes near Hodgson Street. A spokesman said that the location made transporting the man, who was placed on a spinal board and in a neck brace, fairly difficult. Two ambulance crews attended the scene on Friday afternoon. The man’s condition was not thought to be serious. The hang glider crashed onto the beach near Hodgson Street.

Paramedics prepare the difficult job of moving the hang glider pilot from the beach.

OCEAN Grove fire fighters used foam to deal with a suspected fuel leak from a car in the Terrace late last Monday afternoon.

The street had to be closed while the incident was dealt with. Grove CFA attended a call a day for the last fortnight, including

arcing electical incidents in Sweetman Parade and Presidents Avenue, and chimney and pole fires in Barwon Heads.


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Fair fills the parkOCEAN Grove’s Tranquility Fair filled the town park on Saturday as mother nature delivered perfect festival-going weather.

“It was an excellent day,” said park president Colin Atkins.

“I was a little concerned when they said it would be 31 degrees but we were lucky that it was overcast. It was a perfect day.

“From all accounts we’ve had it was well enjoyed. The stallholder were very happy

with trade and say they will be back next year.

As well as stalls, visitors enjoyed everything from the bollywood dancing and the Rusty’s to the Tides of Welcome Choir, Dave Steel and Tiffany Eckhart and the award-winning Dreamboogie blues band.

The proceeds of the day go to maintaining and improving the park for the community.

Above, youngsters did their own thing at the Tranquility Fair.

Left, Dreamboogie guitarist Mauricio Ochoa performing on the music stage.

Above, crowd enjoying the music at the fair, including a performance by Dave Steel and Tiffany Eckhart.


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Sarah, Jarred, Trey and Oakley. Malcolm McDonald. Ross Block and grandson Tyler Black.

Toby Lever, Matt Bily and Noah Lever. The Rusty’s in full flight.


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Ocean Grove friends enjoying the fair.

MELLOWED OUT: Debbie Elder gets in the spirit. Julian Bourchier. Anne Mitton and Jenny Mahoney.

Edwin Bradley.

Youngsters enjoying the train rides.


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Grove shoots with iphones and androids

Cafe de Grimm, Ocean Grove Main Beach, by Mick Armstrong.

Death metal busker Joel Sims, outside Coles, by Alan Barber

Sea monster scaring the kids, by Melanie Thomson.

Signs of summer, by Julie Pedler.

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Learning to enjoy and respect the water

New Year Price IncreasesThe year 2012 looks like being challenging, not only for traders but for the general public. Most utility charges are rising, and people are now stashing away more in their bank accounts to cover these extra charges. So there may not be the usual amount of discretionary spending going on as in previous years. Free Shuttle BusDon’t forget the “free shuttle bus” going around the main Ocean

Grove shopping area, Shell Road shops, and across the river to Barwon Heads. It continues until around the end of January. Why not park your car and enjoy being driven around for shopping, sight seeing or just visiting friends who

may be on holiday at Ocean Grove. The bus is mainly sponsored by Coles Ocean Grove and Barwon Coast Management. Ocean Grove shopping area covers not only The Parade, The Terrace, Madeley Street and Shell Road shops, but also

the Industrial Estate off Grubb Road. There are many traders who would welcome your visits, including furniture, electrical, printing and stationery suppliers, embroiderers, op shops, the kids play area, car accessories and servicing, and plumbing supplies - just to name a few. Take a drive around the area - you’ll be surprised at what you find.Summer TradingSo far summer trading has been good, thanks to the kind weather and

the influx of holiday makers. Restaurants and cafes are busy at this time of year - we are lucky to have such a great variety here in Ocean Grove. Take your pick from pizza, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Thai, fresh seafood, fish and chips, roast chickens and boutique coffee shops.Traders, a welcoming smile goes a long way to attracting return business, and remember…

Isn’t it great to do business in Ocean Grove?

ALL IN ORDER: fisherman Norman Prest with senior fisheries officer David Burgess. David, who lives in Ocean Grove, said most people have the appropriate licence but the biggest problem was fishing litter. He urged anglers to clean up.

SAFE BOATING: Flynn and Jarah Green with Senior Sergeant Dave Magher.

AT 7am on Sunday morning about 20 staff from all the agencies that cover boating, fishing, water and coastal management were huddled under a marquee sheltering from the rain near Ocean Grove boat ramp. But a coffee and clearer skies later allowed the teams of eight agencies to offer locals and visitors a stack of information on using the river and estuary safely and sustainably.


From the Manager:The centre will be closing for the Christmas period on the 15th of December 2011 at 2pm and will reopen on the 9th of January 2012 at 9am. On behalf of the OGNC team we wish the community a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!!!

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AT OGNC IN 2012:Walking GroupGet fit by getting out and about. Take a guided walk around the Ocean Grove streets to the beach and back to the centre. Bring a bottle of water.Tuesday’s at 9amStarting 31st January 2012Gold coin donation Social Morning TeaA regular morning tea will be held at OGNC in 2012 where you can meet new people, catch up over a coffee, stay in touch and connected with what’s happening in and around OGNC. 1st Tuesday of every month at 10amStarting on the 7th Feb 2012Gold coin donationArt and Craft Tutors WantedBecome a tutor at OGNC in 2012 and earn a little extra pocket money! Do you have a special ability or talent when it comes to art and craft? Would you like to share your skills with others in the form of running an art and craft class? If you are interested please call 5255 4294.

Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre91 THE PARADE OCEAN GROVE PHONE: 5255 4294 WEB PAGE http://oceangrovenc.com

Office open hours – Monday to Thursday 9am to 7pm and Friday 9am to 5pm

OGNC CONTACT DETAILSwww.oceangrovenc.com

FAX: 5256 1813 PHONE: 5255 4294ADDRESS: 91 The Parade, Ocean Grove


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On the crest of a waveONE of the Bellarine’s oldest ski surfers, 79 year old Jim Biggins is living proof of the old adage, you’re only as old as you feel and in his case, act.

Many locals may have seen Jim off the Ocean Grove coast, catching a wave or heading out for a swim as he has done for the past 35 years.

Over his life living in Geelong and around Ocean Grove and the Bellarine, Jim has ski surfed, sail boarded and kayaked using the boards and boats he designs and builds in his own garage.

“I’ve always been interested in boats and when I was young I was interested in sailing and was a sailing person for 35 years,” he said.

Jim has been part of both 13th Beach and Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Clubs since 1970 and began designing and making surf skis around the same time.

“I’ve made about 150 surf skis over the years and then I moved onto sail boards and to kayaks,” he said.

Since then, Jim has also made three sail boards and nine sea kayaks with his latest creation, a fiberglass kayak which took him about six months to build. He not only made the

kayak itself but the mould it was created in- all from an idea in his head.

“It ended up a major project, the biggest, most complex and annoying one I’ve done,” he said.

“I’ve already got another design in my head ready to go, I’ll probably sell the other one I’ve got in the garage, get a bit of money together and start the next one.”

Jim said the best part of building his creations is the end when he gets to admire all the hard work he put into the project.

“Looking at the finished product and thinking ‘I did that’ that’s the best part,” he said.

Jim and a group of his friends take their kayaks on annual camping trips to Victorian waterways with one this year to Lake Eildon.

The same group of friends helped christen his latest kayak in a champagne ceremony last week.

“We’ll pour champagne over it and maybe call it Cora-May, that’s my wife’s name,” he said.

Despite slowing down with an artificial hip and

some aches and pains that come with age, Jim has just altered his usual ocean habits instead of stopping them all together.

Instead of surfing at 13th Beach where getting back up the steep stairs is a bit too difficult, Jim sticks to Ocean Grove’s beaches and he now avoids the water when the surf is a bit too big.

Jim said he follows the idea that if you think young, you feel young and keeping occupied is the best thing to keep you going as you get older.

“I tend to associate with younger people from the Surf Life Saving Club and most people in that (kayaking) group are younger,” he said.

“People say when are you going to give up surfing and I always say, I’ll stop when I’m dead.”

Jim said he gets in the water as often as he can, either swimming or surfing as a way of clearing his head.

“One of the main things I think (I enjoy most) when surfing is to forget the rest of the world, you look back towards the land and that’s where the problems are, not out in the water,” he said.

“You have a good surf and you feel good.”

WAVE RIDING BUDDIES: Jim Biggins, Graham Tribe, John Bell and Dave Renton, ‘christen’ Jim’s latest kayak - the Cora-May - named after his wife.

Jim Biggins steers a course up the river.


environment

THIS week’s nature watch concerns duck shooting, I hope you don’t mind me becoming very political

Last week the Victorian Minister for Agriculture Peter Walsh announced an expanded duck and quail shooting season for 2012.

He explained that shooters would be permitted to kill up to 10 birds a day for 87 days (but didn’t say how many they would also maim in the process).

The season will run from March 17 to June 11, and will be the State of Victoria’s biggest killing spree since 1999, the last time shooters were allowed to bag up to 10 birds a day.

Peter Walsh stated that bird populations had thrived this year since the end of the 10-year drought in Victoria, so just to make conditions even harsher for birds, they will have to now contend with bullets.

I go to Lake Connewarre most days; it is a haven for me, it is a peaceful place, where there are beautiful

creatures to look at. I have watched a baby Brolga grow to the size of it’s parents, I have watched the male and female Brolga protect it from harriers and people watching it and have marvelled at the parenting skills on display. I have seen Whiskered Terns, Musk Ducks, Glossy Ibis, all endangered, all beautiful creatures. I have watched flocks of ducks whizzing over my head, flying to who knows where, but flying in peace. For 87 days I will not be able to

go to this place, this quiet peaceful place right on my doorstep, because I don’t want to witness people kill defenceless creatures in their home with guns. What is the sport in this? What possible enjoyment could they gain? How would they like to be shot at in their home?

RSPCA Victoria released the following statement in response to the government announcement.

“The decision to go ahead with a duck shooting season in 2012 is biased, self-

serving and not made based on a balanced argument,” RSPCA Victoria president Hugh Wirth said in a statement.

“Year after year, shooting organisations and clubs are given the opportunity to pledge their case in lengthy consultation periods with the government.

“No such consultation is afforded to animal welfare organisations or the majority of the community, which oppose this barbaric sport.”

Duck shooting is banned

in every state in Australia except South Australia and Victoria.

We live in a beautiful place. How many people care about what we have on our doorstep? How many people in Ocean Grove will, like me, hate the sound of guns ringing out on March the 17th? How many endangered creatures may get into the way of the bullets?

By Jennifer Carr

Brolgas taken at Connewarre last week. A young brolga is pictured to the right.

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Young writer workshopsYOUNG people around the region will be honing their literary skills this month, with creative workshops planned for budding writers and artists aged between 12 and 25.

Writing workshops will be happening from 17 – 25 January at libraries in Geelong, Ocean Grove, Waurn Ponds and Lara.

Articles from the workshops will be considered for publication in the next edition of local youth mag, Piercing Truth.

The new Lara library will also be hosting workshops showing young people how to make an artwork out of a book, create a blog or learn how to make a stop frame animation.

The free workshops are run by experienced artists and journalists, and include lunch and all materials.

Youth and education portfolio holder Cr Jan Farrell said the workshops were a great opportunity for creative young

people wanting to work on their skills.

“These workshops are always popular as young people jump at the chance to improve their creative skills and challenge themselves to learn something new,” she said.

“During January young people can often start to feel bored and start looking for something to do – the workshops are a great way to use the spare time productively.”

“A big thank you to our Youth Development team for organising these workshops once again.”

“They are lots of fun and give young people a chance to meet others with similar interests.”

“Make sure you book in now to avoid missing out,” Cr Farrell said.

For bookings, go to www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au or visit your local library.

Go barefoot at sunset What better than a summer’s evening bowling?Ocean Grove Bowling Club is running its Barefoot Bowls events every Wednesday and Friday until the end of the month. Bowling starts at 5.30pm and runs

until 8pm. The bowling club is at 18 The Terrace. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child. Bookings are essential. Contact Club Grove on 5255 1540 for more information.

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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Leura Park EstateInstant cheer and relaxation is assured as you step into the charm and friendly atmosphere of our rustic Cellar Door. Enjoy a guided tasting of our extensive stable of award winning wines, estate-grown and predominantly handpicked. Every Sunday kick back and relax to sensational sounds from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.

Beachlea Boat HireBeachlea Boat Hire offer fishing boat, glass bottom canoe and stand up paddle board hire. At Indented Head we launch you straight off the beach and have access to great fishing spots so with simple instructions we will help you catch some fish. Due to our beautiful location next to the “Ozone shipwreck” you can paddle in the calm, clear waters in either a canoe or stand up paddle board.

Rainbow RidersSUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 2012Bring them along for an exciting and enjoyable farm experience. Young people gain so much pleasure from animals so come and share the fun with our horses and meet Petunia the pig, Pansy the cow and Dallas the donkey!Activities Include: Horse & pony rides, Cart rides, Feeding the animals, Hay rides, Farm activities, and much more! FULL DAY: 9:30am - 3:30pm $85 HALF DAY: 9:30am - 1pm or 1pm - 3:30pm $55. January 3rd - January 28th 2012. Closed Sunday and Monday

Surf JunctionThe vibrant team at Surf Junction are pleased to invite you to the most happening surf shop on the Bellarine Peninsula. Come by and check out the latest fashions from all the top surf brands such as Ripcurl, Quiksilver, Billabong, Element, Rusty etc. Our

clothing and footwear range caters for all ages from tots to adults and our friendly staff are only too happy to be of service.

Portarlington Golf ClubPortarlington Golf Club recently won the CCAV awards for “Best Golf Club” and “Best Club Refurbishment”. You only need to play golf and visit the new clubhouse to see why.The Club has golfing memberships available, with green fee players more than welcome. The bistro is open every day and night and offers great specials along with weekly entertainment.Portarlington Golf Club would like to welcome you. Visit www.portarlingtongolf.com.au or call 5259 2492.

Jack RabbitDelight in the ‘to die for’ views spanning across the bay to Melbourne, the You Yangs and Geelong. A stunning a la carte menu, featuring an abundance of local produce, is guaranteed to indulge even the most discerning culinary whim. A stable of award winning sophisticated cool climate wines guarantees a truly brilliant experience.

Sea All Dolphins SwimsOperating from historic Queenscliff, Victoria. Sea All Dolphins Swims is a nature based tourism business offering a wide range of marine experiences. Exploring the rich and diverse waters of Southern Port Phillip Bay presents opportunities to swim with wild dolphins and seals or snorkel on reefs of colourful fish, sea stars and sponges in unique marine national parks. Their mission is to provide the highest quality marine experience by conducting controlled interactions with wild dolphins and seals with a high emphasis on education, fun and adventure but without sacrificing the elements of environmental sustainability and safety.


CONGRATULATIONS! The winner of the December 28 Sea All Dolphines competition was Rachel Abela of Ocean Grove.

CONGRATULATIONS


ddAA EENNCCLET ’SFuse Dance Co.FUSE Dance Company is a bright brand new organisation designed to introduce today’s kids to the amazing world of dance.

Director’s Amy Barrett and Sam Collins bring together the funky sounds of the latest music and the most recent dance moves. It teaches children movement skills, co-ordination, self-confidence and how to have fun with friends. FUSE classes offer a joyful and creative environment and provide encouragement and support to all its students.

Bellarine Academy of DanceBellarine Academy of Dance is all about dance for children and young adults. We offer classes in a variety of styles specialising in classical ballet. All our students receive excellent exam results and competition places as well as enjoying a friendly positive and fun dance class. Please call or email today to receive a 2012

prospectus and begin your wonderful and exciting life of dance.

Bec Fairey DanceBec Fairey has 20 years of dance experience as a professional dancer/teacher. Growing up in Geelong, Bec made the move to Melbourne early on to pursue a dance career that has seen her perform in corporate, television and theatre both nationally and internationally. Her teaching experience includes numerous Melbourne dance schools and premier fulltime dance courses. Bec returns to her home town to share her love of dance!

GSODA & Music Box Theatre CompanyMusic box Theatre Company specialises in ACTING classes aiming to provide skills to students to advance onto a professional career should they wish to do so whilst at the same time developing independent skills and self confidence. Director Debbie Fraser has a degree in Performing Arts and over 30

years professional experienceGSODA Inc has been fostering musical theatre within the Geelong community since 1945 and founded the GSODA Junior Players in 1965.As in 2011, Theatre Collective will be offered to young people aged 16 to 21. The Theatre Collective aims to produce a small ensemble musical and Master Classes.Experience the passion, the thrill, the energy, the pride and discipline that is the Performing Arts.

Ocean Grove Callesthenics CollegeCalisthenics is fun, fitness and friendships. It is a theatrical sport which helps to develop student confidence and self discipline, flexibility, memory, co-ordination and team spirit.Students develop an appreciation for music, rhythm and melodies of all kinds. New members welcomed.

Level 1 - Qualified CoachesFitness, fun and Friendships for Life...

All Welcome - Come N Try - FREEEsther - 0438 503 754

Classes at Recreational Hall123 The Avenue Ocean Grove

Saturday 9.00 - 1 1.00 Tinies

Monday 4.30 - 6.30 Sub Juniors

Tuesday 4.30 - 10.00 Juniors/Seniors

Thursday 6.00 - 9.00 Intermediates

Dancing, Singing, Performance, Gymnastics, Apparatus

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MondaysOcean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550.Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641.Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 3pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991.First Monday of every monthBellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Bellarine Secondary College.Phone 0409 545 929. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, meeting1.30pm at St Peter’s Ch Hall, Draper St. Details 5256 1863. Ocean Grove Ladies Probus, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Phone Thelma 5255 1806.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 June 5255 1399Fourth Monday of every monthCombined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am, Club Grove. Friendship is our theme.Phone Denis Pugh 5255 5566 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 Glenda 5255 5463.Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900.Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities wel-come 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.Third Tuesday of every monthOcean Grove branch of the Liberal Party, St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street.

Phone Ben 0417 280 436WednesdaysOcean 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, Moorfield Park, Grubb Rd. [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• Piping Hot Chicken Shop. Phone 5255 1566.-Friday 3 February 8pm: Scion Pirates residency- Saturday 11 February 8pm: Ross Hannaford band $20- Saturday 25 February 8pm: The Stetson Family $15• Ocean Grove Hotel. Phone 5255 1122. Saturday Night Live:-Friday January 14 – The Dying Embers-Friday January 21- Farquarharson-Friday January 28 – Hawker GardnerSunday Session from 3pm – Off the HookOpen Mic for Youth will Jill Meehan – 1-4pm, first Sunday of the month –February 5. All young performers welcome. Phone 0431 606 476. • Barwon Heads Hotel. Phone 5254 2201.— Wednesdays 7pm: Trivia in the BakBar.— Thursdays: Live accoustic music in the BakBar. — Fridays 10pm: DJ in the BakBar.Summer Parties with live music and DJs from 9.30pm. - Friday January 13: Friday the 13th party with DJs.- Saturday January 14: Moon Patrol & DJs.- Sunday January 15: Sunday

Session in the beer garden.- Thursday January 26: The Potbelleez.- Friday January 27: James Reyne• Queenscliff Uniting Church, Hesse & Stokes streets. www.unitingqueenscliff.org.au -Wednesday January 18, 8pm. Jimi Hocking-Solo. Tickets $20 including supper. *Vue Grand Hotel. 46 Hesse Street, Queenscliff. Phone 5258 1544-Friday January 27. Faulty Towers The Dining Experience. Three course meal and show, drinks included. Tickets $120 per person. *Portarlington Mussel Festival. Saturday January 14 9.30am to 5pm. Live entertainment, kids activities, cooking demonstrations and local food, wine and produce. Gold coin donation on arrival. www.portmusselfestival.com

get active • Disabled Surfers Association- Let’s Go Surfing Day. Sunday February 12 and Sunday March 25. Ocean Grove Main Beach Surf Club. $20 for non-members, BBQ lunch provided. Phone 0418 575 880Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Barefoot Bowls- every Wednesday and Friday, 5.30-8pm. Until January 27. $10 per adult and $5 per child. Phone 5255 1540• Barwon Heads Bowling Club, crn

Geelong Road and Sheepwash Road. Twilight Crackerjack nights. Friday evenings from Jan 6 until March 30. $5 entry including sausage sizzle. • Functional Exercises to Music for Older Adults. Mondays 9.15am – Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Wednesdays 9:30am – Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone 5255 1335.• Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance: Tuesdays 7.45-10pm. Marcus Hill Hall, corner Banks Road and Bellarine Highway. Phone 5251 3393.• Line Dancing: Wednesdays 1-3pm and Mondays 7-8.30pm. Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone 0413 690 597.• Body Torque. Phone 5255 2604 for upcoming rides or spin classes.

food/wine• Leura Park Estate – Sensational wines and food available. 1400 Portarlington Road, Drysdale, phone 5253 3180.- Live music every Sunday 12.30 to 4.30pm. - Shakespeare in the Vines- Friday February 10 and Saturday February 11, 2012- Much Ado About Nothing. • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate – New release wines, gourmet platters and classic car display, open weekends and public holidays and

every day in January 11am to 5pm. 225 Swan Bay Road, Wallington. Phone 5250 5760.

classes & exhibitions• Festival of Glass. Sunday February 19 10am to 5pm. Free entry to glass artisans and craftspeople with stalls, glass working demonstrations and competitions. Bellarine Basketball Stadium, Peninsula Drive, Drysdale. www.festivalofglass.blogspot.com • ‘Attitudes’ 9th annual art exhibition- raising money for SES. Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday throughout January. Noon until 4pm. The Old Mill, Turner St, Portarlington. Phone 5259 2630• Making Waves acoustic music and poetry afternoons with Jill Meehan at Bardeli Café. First and third Saturdays of most months. Next date January 21. $5 donation entry, BYO instruments and voices. Phone 0431 606 476

family fun• Koombahla Equestrian Park: After school riding programs Tuesday to Friday. Special school holiday courses available. Phone 5256 2742.• Check out the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre for its school holiday program with a range of fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.

markets, fairs and fundraisers• Every Saturday in January.– Barwon Heads Market. 9am to 1pm, Barwon Heads Community Hall, Hitchcock Avenue.* Saturday January 14- Barwon Heads Uniting Church Fair: 3.30 – 5.30 pm. 73 Hitchcock Ave. Pre-fair music entertainment begins at 3pm. Fresh fruit and vegetables, home-made cakes and jams, bric-a-brac and sausage sizzle. Free entry.• Sunday January 15– Drysdale Community Market. 9.30am to 1.30pm. Drysdale Recreation Reserve. -Queenscliff Farmers’ Market- 9am to 1pm. Queenscliff Harbour, Queenscliff• Sunday January 29– Queenscliffe Community Market. 9am to 2pm. Lower Princess Park, Queenscliff. – Portarlington Community Market. 9am to 2pm, Parkes Hall, Newcombe Street, Portarlington• Sunday February 5 - Ocean Grove Community Market. 9am to 1pm. Kingston Park, Ocean Grove.• Sunday February 12 – Point Lonsdale Market. 9am to 2pm. Point Lonsdale Primary School. Have your event included in What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: [email protected]


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IT MAY be summer, but Ocean Grove’s Shauna Maslen is already gearing up for the Netball season in 2012, writes Mark Heenan.

Shauna, who has a learning disability, will be an integral part of Ocean Grove’s All Abilities Netball team.

The Geelong All Abilities Netball Friday night competition is a concept that commenced in 2006 and is based out of the Kardinia Park netball courts.

The 22-year-old is no stranger to the Geelong All Abilities Competition after playing in the Centre for Grovedale in 2011.

She comes to Ocean Grove with valuable experience after playing at Grovedale for the last three years where she played in a premiership win.

“I was part of the Grand Final win at Grovedale and that was good,” Shauna said, who plays in the Centre.

The loss for Grovedale though will be Ocean Grove’s gain in 2012 with Shauna joining the Grubbers.

“I can play home games in

Ocean Grove, which will be good,” she said.

Shauna is described as an enthusiastic netballer, who has good leadership skills and is good at moving the ball from the Centre line.

“I like doing the netball skills, I’m not much of a shooter, I like making new friends and like people watching us play,” Shauna said.

Other teams that will compete in this year’s competition include St Albans, Bell Park, Grovedale, St Joseph’s, Newtown and Chilwell and Bell Post Hill.

The Ocean Grove team in 2012 will be coached by Vicki McElligott.

MEANWHILE in other club news, Ocean Grove netballers will re-commence their pre-season training commitments on Thursday January 19 at 6:30pm at the Ocean Grove Netball courts in Draper Street.

The Grubbers will also hold a General Netball Committee Meeting on Monday January 16 at the Ocean Grove Club Netball rooms at 7pm.

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Ocean Grove Surf LifesaversProfile: Sonia Stein

Favourite beach? Point Impossible.

Favourite holiday destination? Coolangatta.

What is your favourite thing about being a Lifesaver? That is the boys and girls mixing on the beach at the same time, healthy lifestyle and saving lives.

How many years have you been a lifesaver for? 27 years.

Facebook or Twitter? Neither.

If you were stuck on Desert Island what one item would you like to bring? A Surfboard.

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THE Ocean Grove Meranne Homes crew has finished second in the Open Womens race at the Navy Australian Surf Rowers League in Lorne over the weekend.

The Under 23 female crew aged between 19-22 lost to Henley South Australia in the final. Ocean Grove Meranne Homes crew coach Paul Sherf was very

proud of the team’s efforts. “Yes very impressed, put us in good stead for the future,” Sherf said. The Meranne Homes crew will now race at Ocean Grove SLSC

boats carnivals at Ocean Grove Main Beach this Sunday. The racing starts at 8am.

By Mark Heenan.

Grove race to second at Lorne


grove sport 2011

JANUARY• A NEW year dawns for the Ocean Grove Netball Club, with Jo-Anne Brit officially the new president for the 2011 season. Brit had worked extensively on sport on the Bellarine Peninsula having worked as the Secretary of the Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association and the Secretary of Ocean Grove Junior Tennis. • FORMER Essendon AFL coach Matthew Knights takes Ocean Grove footballers for a pre-season training session at Collendina Caravan Park on January 25. Knights, who regularly holidays down at Collendina with his family, was invited by the Grubbers to conduct training around the Australia Day holiday period.

FEBRUARY • COLLENDINA gun batsman Cameron Kav-ailnus scores his second century in three matches for the club’s B-Grade team. • OCEAN Grove wins back-to-back Twenty 20 Big Bash premierships in a row after defeating Jan Juc in the final in February.• Surfing competitors from across the state compete in the Victorian Old Mal Titles held at Ocean Grove on Saturday February 20.

MARCH• Ocean Grove 16-year-old surfing sensation Gus Harfield wins the State Under 18 titles. Harfield, a 13th Beach Boardrider, won the event at Woolami Beach, Phillip Island. • Amidst the opening of the newly renovated Ocean Grove Bowling Club, Club Grove hosts their first major for the year – the Ocean Grove Classic Fours attracting top bowlers from across the state. • Collendina Under 15’s wins D’Arcy grade premiership on March 13 against neighbouring rivals Ocean Grove. Meanwhile Ocean Grove B-Grade and C-Grade teams defeat Drysdale to win cricket flags.• In the A-Grade Ocean Grove loses to Barwon Heads in the semi-finals. Barwon Heads goes on to win the A-Grade final ,defeating Drysdale.

• Sue Gourley becomes a life member of the Ocean Grove Tennis Club after 30 years of service with the club. • Ocean Grove was represented by five teams in the Grand Final of the Tennis Geelong Summer Season. All five Ocean Grove teams came out on top.

APRIL • Ocean Grove Football Club senior team kicks off their 2011 season campaign defeating Portarlington in Round 1 of the Bellarine Football League.• Ocean Grove senior netballers kicked off their 2011 campaign against Anglesea. Despite losses in the A, B, and D Grades, the C-Grade win their opening encounter. • Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club local, Cassie Vincent wins Bronze at the Australian Championships at Kurrawa on the Gold Coast in Queensland. Cassie won Bronze in the Under 17’s Women’s Surf Board Riding Event. • Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club fields a squad of 55 at the Australian Championships at Kurrawa Beach on the Gold Coast.

MAY • Almost 50 surfers turn out for the second SOUL Longboard club day in Ocean Grove.

• All senior and junior Surfside Waves Soccer Club teams begin the new season. In 2011, the club fielded four junior boys’ teams, two junior girls and one senior side each for the men and women.• Ocean Grove’s Andy Sattler becomes the first Geelong region runner to cross the line at the 45 kilometer Great Ocean Road Marathon. Sattler’s marathon time came in at 2 hours and 56 minutes, 17 minutes better than his previous best. • A freak training mishap ends Ocean Grove Football Club Reserves Vice-captain Ben Van Deuren’s season as he sustains a badly broken left leg. Van Deuren snapped both his fibula and tibia when he was tackled to the ground during a full ground training drill.• In Golf, Scott Beyer wins

his third Ocean Grove Club Championship, posting a total score of 294 across his four rounds. Beyer’s 2011 win, follows his 2007 and 2009 wins. • Ocean Grove brothers Matthew and Thomas Bean represent the Victorian Eagles in the 2011 Gridiron Australia Junior Nationals in Sydney.

• Ocean Grove’s Myles Fletcher wins the final of the Victorian Long Board Championships held in Torquay defeating Barwon Heads local Ben Considine.

JUNE • Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club

(OGSLSC) president Peter Rankin is awarded with the Merit of Service award after serving as three years as president. Rankin steps down as president of the OGSLSC and is replaced by Chris Paterson. • Local Sally Schaller wins her third Ocean Grove Golf Club Ladies’ Championship. Schaller wins with a total score of 263. • More than 50 players take part in the Aussies v The Rest of the World Veterans Golf day held at Ocean Grove Golf Club. • Shaun ‘Red’ Fankhauser kicks a memorable goal after the siren as Ocean Grove defeats Anglesea by six points in the Grubbers’ BFL match at Anglesea. Ocean Grove consolidates second position on the BFL senior table. JULY • Surfside Waves men and women’s teams head into the mid-year holiday break sitting respectively first and second on the ladder. • Ocean Grove Golf Club’s Des Harris and Ken Leeds win the Alan and Joan Cover Perpetual Trophy.

• Ocean Grove Calisthenics stars Maddie Hibble and Chelsea Sherwell make the 2011 Victorian State Team. • Ocean Grove Surf Lifesavers finish second at the Victorian Inshore Rescue Boat championships in Inverloch. • Barwon Heads cyclist Cadel Evans becomes the first Australian to win the Tour De France, prompting calls for the Barwon Heads’ bridge to be renamed in his honour. • Ocean Grove Golf Club becomes golf ’s new Division 3 pennant champions defeating Barwon Heads Golf Club to move into Division 2 in the Geelong region.

AUGUST • OCEAN Grove Football stalwart James Dalton becomes only the sixth Grubber to play 200 senior games for the club. He chalked up the 200th game milestone in Round 17 against Torquay. Dalton is a four time premiership player with the Grubbers, a multiple league Best and Fairest winner and has won five consecutive best and fairest awards with Ocean Grove.• THE GRUBBERS record an impressive win against ladder leaders Queenscliff, eventual 2011 BFL senior premiers, in the final home and away game of the season. Ocean Grove finishes the season in second place on the BFL ladder and secures the prized double chance for finals.• COLLENDINA cricket legend Leigh Norquay was honoured with a RF Merriman medal for his tireless efforts to the local sports community. Norquay was a foundation member of the Collendina Cricket Club and has worked numerous roles within the club including a stint as president, secretary and player and he is a loyal clubman.• TEENAGE sports sensation Zac Henderson wins the final of the Pura Power Longest Kick Competition prior to the Geelong v Richmond Round 18 clash at Etihad Stadium. For his efforts Zac collected $500 and won $2000 on behalf of

the Ocean Grove Football Club.

SEPTEMBER• Ocean Grove Football Club’s 2011 season ends on a poor note. Grubbers lose both their finals matches including a semi-final defeat to Anglesea which ends their season. Meanwhile the Under 18’s and Reserves make finals but fail to get to the BFL’s Grand Final as they have done in previous years. • Ocean Grove local Mark Neeld is announced the new coach of the Melbourne Football Club. Neeld led the Grubbers to four premierships from 2000 to 2003. He joins Brendan McCartney who led Ocean Grove to flags from 1995 to 1998, after he signs on as the new coach of the Western Bulldogs for 2012. • Five junior Ocean Grove netball teams score premiership wins in the Geelong Netball League and Bellarine Netball Leagues. • Local Simon Walters scores an albatross at the Ocean Grove Golf Club Championships.

OCTOBER • Local surfer Josh Johnson-Baxter is runner-up at the Victorian Open series at Bells Beach. • Collendina A-Grade scores wins against Wallington and Barrabool to open the season. • Collendina B-Grade batsman Leigh Keast scores 197 in his side’s match Barrabool. • Ken Thomas is announced as the new bowling coach of the Ocean Grove Bowling Club. NOVEMBER • Ocean Grove Elaine Janes is crowned weightlifting world champion in the 63-kilogram event in the 65-69 age category at the World Masters Championships in Cyprus. • Ocean Grove A-Grade Cricket team scores their first win of the season defeating Portarlington. • Former St Kilda AFL footballer Tony Brown dons the whites for the Collendina A-Grade team.

DECEMBER • Ocean Grove local Nick Wightman successfully defends his 10km Rip to River title on December 27.• Collendina A-Grade cricket team heads into the mid-season break as ladder leaders.• Ocean Grove soccer players were involved in a charity soccer match between England and Scotland at the Howard Glover ground in North Geelong.

By Mark Heenan.

A year in the town of sport

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OCEAN Grove’s Sarah James may have unlocked the secret to success at last month’s Rip to River event with her excellent choice of footwear.

The modest 22-year-old finished second in a time of 40.21 in the 10km run event held between Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove main beach.

She finished behind Rip to River back to back champion Erica Fountain who won in a time of 38:29.

“I ran in my Nike Frees,” said James, who achieved her best result at the event in her three attempts.

“I brought them before the race and yes they are great.

“They are sort of a cross between running in bare feet and running in runners.”

It has been a busy couple of weeks for the promising cross country athlete after she finished third in a time of 29:19 at the 8km Mountain to Surf at Lorne on Friday January 6.

“I couldn’t be happier with the result, it was great weather down at Lorne,” she said last week.

James will run in the Bells Bash event at the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club this Saturday.

The Melbourne University Athletics squad member

admitted her training preparation had paid off, as she competes in three runs along the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula in the space of 18 days.

“I have been preparing for it for a couple of weeks, I was not really expecting to do that well, it is more just to get out there and have a bit of fun,” she said.

“But my coach knew that I was running (in the Rip to River), he comes down to Point Lonsdale every summer, he has got me on a program that I have been working towards.”

James said there was nothing like competing on her cushy home surrounds of the soft sand near Ocean Grove.

“I have kind of grown up on the beach, so the beach is fine for me, I quite like running on the soft sand,” she said.

“I guess you have got a bit of a home ground advantage, if you have kind of grown up running on the beach.”

The former Ocean Grove Primary School student said it was like old times with her parents on hand to cheer her over the finish line at the completion of the Rip to River at Ocean Grove.

Outside of running, James finished her Commerce degree in 2011 majoring in Accounting and Finance at Melbourne University and will commence full-time work with KPMG in 2012.

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Ocean Grove’s Sarah James was second in the 10km Rip to River.

Jacqueline Greer from Ocean Grove. Jon Malpas from Ocean Grove.


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OCEAN Grove coach Lucas Cameron believes the Grubbers are now genuine A-Grade premiership contenders after their resounding win over neighbouring rivals Collendina on Saturday.

Cameron, in his second season as coach of Ocean Grove, said his team’s comprehensive 88-run victory over the Cobras was the most pleasing in his time at the club.

The Grubbers elected to bat first in the one-day clash at Collendina, posting a competitive score of 6/184 from their 40 overs.

In reply, the home side Collendina crumbled and were bowled out for a paltry 96 from 35.2 overs.

“The win was definitely the most pleasing because

we had a real clear objective on the day,” said Cameron, who took 2/17 from his eight overs.

“Eighty per cent of what we planned to do this week actually happen.

“Especially as it is against our cross-town rivals, both sides were undefeated (and) a lot was on the line.

“You hate to say it, somebody might have taken premiership favouritism now, it is a good place to be.”

The visitors got off to a flyer through in-form opener Pat Kuipers who smashed an exciting 61 with the bat, while youngster Zac Henderson (26 not out) and Dan Roddis (27 not out) made valuable contributions.

Luke Veitenheimer was

the most economical Cobra bowler with his figures of 1/24 that included three maidens.

The Cobras struggled in reply and lost wickets at regular intervals, the visitors taking control early to have the home side reeling at 3/27.

Five Collendina batsman made starts but failed to capitalise amidst the Grubber bowling onslaught.

Collendina captain Jye Hearps, who praised the Ocean Grove’s bowling efforts said there was no need to panic despite the loss.

“I think we batted really poorly; I think the shots that the guys went out on in particular were not required,” he said.

“I think we need to settle down and re-evaluate where we are at and get to training and work hard.”

Grubber spinner Mick Gill, a major catalyst in the Cobras batting collapse, claimed 4/20 from eight overs.

“He (Mick Gill) was exceptional, he was a standout for them and our guys couldn’t play him,” Hearps said.

He said the Cobras had a habit of losing important games after mid-season

breaks like Christmas. “The post Christmas

game has been a jinx for us for a long time, we seem to find it hard to focus after a break and the new year,” he said.

The second-placed Grubbers will now face new ladder leaders Drysdale in a two-day match starting at Ocean Grove this Saturday.

Meanwhile Collendina, who have dropped to third on the A-Grade ladder host Anglesea at home on Saturday.

THE GRUBBERS dominance over Collendina continued in their B-Grade encounter at Ocean Grove on Saturday.In a similar match story line to the A-Grade, Ocean Grove batted first and made 9/172 from 40 overs.

Grubber opener Corey Bampfield who top scored with 46 shared in a first-wicket run stand of 56 with fellow opener Lucas Baulch (25).

In reply, Collendina suffered an enormous batting collapse to be all out for 83. At one stage the home side had the visitors on the ropes at 9/38.

No.11 batsman Paul Liistro (34) top scored for Collendina and put on 45 with Leon Walsh (13 not out) for the last wicket.

Grubber Nicholas

Lewis was the chief wicket taker with his superb match figures of 5/15 from his eight overs.

In C-Grade, Jan Juc (5/129) defeated Collendina (7/123) by five wickets in their one-day game at Connewarre.

Meanwhile Ocean Grove (2/107) continued their excellent one-day form to win by eight wickets against Portarlington (105) at Portarlington.

Could 2012 be the year of the Grub?

A solid 46 opening from Corey Bampfield paved the way for Grubbers Bs.

Corey leads the Bs charge

Jye Hearps attacks the Grove batting order.

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OCEAN Grove local and Back to Back Rip to River winner Nick Wightman will be out to defend his Bells Bash title this Friday in Jan Juc.

The barefoot runner who last month won the Rip to River 10km run in a time of 33.04, will be among one of the strong favourites for this Friday’s race.

“I was really happy with my form from the races over the past couple of weeks,” Wightman told the Ocean Grove Voice last week.

“I’m in similar form to

what I was last year.” Wightman has been in

hot form over the past few weeks. Following his Rip to River win he claimed the Dawnbusters Fun Run in Geelong on December 31.

He opted not to race in last week’s Lorne Mountain to Surf run, instead preparing for the Bells Bash run.

Wightman won last year’s Bells Bash 4km run in a time of 12:48.

By Mark Heenan

• Grove Rip to River pictures pages 44-45.

WIGHTMAN OF THE MOMENT

THE YEAR OF THE GRUB?

HIT THE SURFTHE Ocean Grove Meranne Homes crew will be racing at Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club’s boats carnival this Sunday.

The exciting action

gets underway at 8am at Ocean Grove Main beach. Come along and support your team. See page 41 for more on the Grove team’s performance in Lorne.

Surf boat action coming to Grove this weekend

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