Ocean Grove Voice 28 November 2012

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RACE TO SAVE GROVE MUMAN Ocean Grove mother is facing an agonising wait for a life saving bone marrow transplant due to a shortage of hospital beds.

Despite having a donor ready to give her the chance of a healthy future, young mum Kristin Mooney is helpless until a bed at the Royal Melbourne Hospital opens up.

Twelve months ago Kristin was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia and has faced six rounds of treatment since.

“They have to keep giving me chemotherapy so I stay in remission because no one knows how long I might have to wait. I can’t plan

anything, I can’t do anything, I just have to wait.”

The financial and emotional toll has been devastating on the young family but Kristin said the worst part has been her inability to care for her three-year-old daughter Airlie who has downs syndrome.

“Being sick all the time she’s had to go to my sister’s house to be looked after,” she said. “When I go into hospital next week she has to go to day care and then my partner will pick her up,” she said.

“It’s all this missing her and missing out on enjoying watching her grow and learn. That’s the hardest thing, being a mum and not being able to look after your own child is a big thing.”

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Locals rescueangler

TWO Ocean Grovers spotted a fisherman struggling in his boat half a kilometre away and sped to his rescue.

Holidaying angler Ron Morris got into trouble in the surf off the dog walking beach, off Hodgson Street last Thursday lunchtime.

He had been out a couple of hours and had caught one fish but his anchor got caught and he was flipped by a wave.

Luckily locals David Wynn and Steve Lee spotted him in distress from David’s home at Wynndean Caravan Park.

They both jumped in a car and headed over to the beach.

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WATER A GREAT EFFORT

By JESSICA GRACE

Kristin Mooney with husband Adam and their three-year-old daughter Airlie.

A cold and wet Ron Morris walks up the beach near Hodgson Street with a police officer after being rescued from the surf by Ocean Grove locals.

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Art therapy follows crashA TAC art exhibition that explores pieces by those impacted by road trauma will feature Ocean Grove’s Carol Milton, writes Jessica Grace.

The Courthouse in Geelong is running the exhibition from December 10 to 15 and Carol said her piece entitled ‘Going Away for Christmas’ was hugely cathartic.

“Back in England in 1984 my sons and I were with friends going away for Christmas. I was in the passenger seat and my sons were in the back when we hit a car that had stalled in front,” she said.

“My sons then 11 and 13 were hysterical in the back so I got out of the car and that’s when a Volvo estate came steaming along. They found me 30 feet down the road with multiple injuries.”

Carol said her road to recovery, with upwards of 20 surgeries to reconstruct

and rebuild her knees and shoulders, has been a never ending one.

“I was bed ridden for months after the accident and I had head and neck injuries. It was an extremely traumatic time for me and my sons,” she said.

“The system in England is nothing like the TAC over here and it took seven years of fighting before I received any compensation for my injuries.”

Carol said when her arthritis no longer allowed her to work in her profession as a jeweller she turned to photography and completed her masters over a decade ago.

“I discovered the idea of photography as a therapeutic tool for me and started to explore this. One day I caught an image of myself in shadow from the sunset and took the photo,” she said. “I looked at it and it seemed very symbolic and in a way cathartic. I

could think, well hang on that’s not me and yet it is me. All I am is basically a shadow, so I started working on it.”

Carol said when she saw that TAC was calling for road accident victims she was hesitant at first to enter because her accident happened so long ago.

“They encouraged me to enter. I’m absolutely in awe of the fact you have the TAC. In the UK it took seven years of fighting for compensation with no help with anything medical,” she said.

“I found an old x-ray of my reconstructed shoulder and played around with

photo shop to create images that related to my feelings about the ongoing physical events

“Doing self imagery was a very good way of exploring one’s own feelings and whilst you cannot come to terms with such a major event in your life you can learn to live with it.”

Carol Milton is exhibiting her work on road trauma at the Courthouse.

LOCAL bakers from Bakers Delight Ocean Grove Marketplace have been named among the best in the industry, taking out top honours for product quality in a recent Victorian baking competition.

Bakery operator Anthony Fisher and his team of bakers were presented with the winning certificate for their first place at Bakers Delight’s recent bake-off. A total of 35 Bakers Delight

bakeries throughout Victoria competed in the regional competition held in Ballarat.

This is the second year in a row that the team has won this competition. Anthony believes his baking team – headed by Kris McKenzie and Shane McDowall – deserve the credit.

Kris and Shane were apprentices under Anthony in Warrnambool ten years ago and reunited when he took over the franchise in 2009. BAKE TO BAKE WINNERS: Shane McDowall and Kris McKenzie.

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beach Steve acted as spotter while David jumped in and began a 500m swim to the stricken man.

David said the man had lost his fight by the time he reached him and just told him “lie on you back, keep your mouth closed and I’ll get you in”.

He said the most difficult part was getting back through the notoriously

rocky stretch of beach. A police helicopter was

scrabbled to help after the 15ft half cab boat went over but was not needed when it was established that there were no other passengers on the boat.

Mr Morris, who has had the boat for 20 years, said the combination of his lifejacket and the actions of David and Steve had saved his life.

“That (the lifejacket) saved me. I would have been gone

otherwise for sure. “I was thrown out, and it

(the boat) came back on me. I thought, oh no this is not good, I’m going to get hit. Fortunately I wasn’t.

“It’s lucky David was there. He must be fit for sure. I was a fair way out.

I wouldn’t have made it otherwise. The bloody waves would have gotten me.”

Police praised the actions of the two locals.

Pair rescue capsized fisherman from surf

GOOD WORK: Locals David Wynn and Steve Lee put in a team effort to save a fisherman thrown from his boat.

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Water workout!

Golfers hit for centre

BIG hair, big make-up and fluro colours were a rockin’ during a recent 80’s themed water aerobics fundraiser.

Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre Instructor Angela Kohler said she was inspired to raise money for Camp Quality after volunteering and called on her Grove clients to help.

“It was fantastic, we had 50 clients

attend and everyone made a huge effort and dressed up. It was all about having fun which is what Camp Quality is all about,” she said.

“One of their philosophies is that laughter is the best medicine and that’s why we went with the 80’s aerobic theme, its daggy and fun.”

Angela said the feedback she received has been fantastic with

clients eager to get involved in any future fundraisers.

“I was really nervous about the evening and I put a lot of work into organising it. A lot of clients were away so I was unsure how many would come but I was really surprised,” she said.

“Everyone made such a big effort and I was quite taken aback by it all.”

An 80s themed aqua aerobic event was held in Ocean Grove to raise money for Camp Quality.

OCEAN Grove Neighbourhood Centre held its 5th Annual Golf Day and Auction at Lonsdale Golf Club recently. A full field enjoyed the day, despite difficult weather.After the golf, an auction was held in aid of the Youth group at the Centre.Overall $5,200 was raised on the day. Thanks to Lonsdale Golf Club for use of the course.

news in briefLocals join Revival excitementTHE announcement that the historic Geelong Revival and Speed Trials will be returning has plenty of local interest already.

The event, which dates back to 1956 and will take place along the city waterfront on December 1 and 2, hasn’t been run since 2003.

It will feature more than 400 classic and contemporary bikes and cars, as well as food, wine and fashion. There are 270 cars and motorbikes registered to race during the event.

Ocean Grove’s Ray Bedson is often seen making sure the town’s Carols and

other major events take place without a hitch and he will have an important job as one of the team of safety officers overseeing what promises to be two extremely busy days.

“It’s good for Geelong, it’s good for tourism. It will bring a lot of people down to the waterfront,” he said.

Ray, who is also a member of the Geelong Street Rodders, will have his own Chevrolet ’34 Roadster on show during the event.

Among those taking part in the racing will be Claire Greig (nee Davison) of Barwon Heads.

Claire, whose family is synonymous with motor racing in Australia, will be

driving in the Formula Ford to honour her much loved grandmother Diana Gaze who sadly passed away just three months ago.

Diana took part in the past Geelong racing herself. On top of that she was married to four times national Grand Prix champion Lex Davison and latterly Tony Gaze, Australia’s first ever Formula One Driver.

Claire who drives a slower Land Rover around Barwon Heads said it would be more about participating rather than reaching the potential 180-200kmph the cars can reach.

“We’d always been very, very close,” said Claire. “This

was something that I always wanted to do and I feel like it’s my way of honouring my grandmother. She was so excited about watching me. She always used to do it. I just want to be part of the day.”

Helpers rally after chair fall in street LOCAL man Adrian Woodhouse and visitor Ron Warren were forced to act as human sunshades after Mr Warren’s wife Kim fell from her wheelchair in Park Lane and it took nearly an hour before an ambulance arrived.

A local shop owner dialled 000 just after 2pm

on Monday after the wheelchair tipbackwards over a kerb.

Mrs Warren, on a respite visit, hit her head as she fell and was experiencing pain on one side. They opted not to move Mrs Warren in case the injury was serious.

An ambulance arrived at about 3pm.

A spokeman for Ambulance Victoria said that they would like to be able to send an ambulance immediately but sometimes they are forced to prioritise.

Mr and Mrs Warren said they were grateful for the help of locals, in particular staff at Elvis Parsley fruit and vegetable shop.

SMILING Big Issue seller Peter Hodge, above, loves coming to Ocean Grove. Branded ‘the dancing vendor’ by some locals, Peter says the reaction is well worth the bus ride from East Geelong. Peter sells the $5 paper at Marketplace every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. By selling The Big Issue magazine, homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged people have the opportunity to earn an income and be actively included in society.Authorised vendors purchase copies of The Big Issue for $2.50 and sell it on the streets for $5, keeping the difference.Vendors come from a range of backgrounds including mental illness, homelessness, long-term unemployment, intellectual and physical disability, drug and alcohol dependency, family breakdown, and others suffering from social isolation, such as refugees.

Ron and Adrian try to protect Kim from the sun while waiting for an ambulance.

Claire Greig with Emily Collins and Mayor Keith Fagg at the Geelong Revival launch.



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Grove crews help at fatal crash

Brigade’s family welcome

Gardeners enjoy open day, and funding newsOcean Grove Community Garden’s recent Open Day was a celebration of all the hard work and progress made so far. It was also a celebration of an additional funding boost.

Chairperson Peter Gumley said the day was buoyed by a series of successful funding grants and the dedication of various locals and community organisations.

“I think the members who have been up with everything were all rather excited with the announcement of various funds awarded,” he said.

“They realised the garden can move ahead and sustain itself. We also had enquiries from people who hadn’t been in the garden wanting to know about membership.”

Alongside the City of Greater Geelong’s $20,000 grant, Member for Western Victoria David Koch announced the Coalition Government was awarding $16,200 towards the garden.

“The garden will provide skill development opportunities led by qualified tradespeople throughout its construction. It will be based on principles

of self sufficient organic gardening, healthy food choices and connecting the community in an outdoor setting,” Mr Koch said.

Mr Koch said the garden links community organisations in collaborative activities including the Senior Citizens Centre, Ocean Grove primary schools and Deakin University Faculty of Architecture.

“We’ve got sufficient money to complete the projects in terms of construction and getting the garden into existence,” he said.

Above, Mike and Kerryn King, and right Oscar and Carlo Missio.

Left: Alice King, Amanda Stirrat (CoGG) and Jenny Cugley.

OCEAN Grove emergency workers were quickly on the scene of a horrific single car crash in Point Lonsdale.

Local man John Beames, 28, died when the car he was driving, a stolen Suzuki, hit a concrete power pole at 11am on November 15.

A doctor, paramedics and fire crews tried to rescucitate the man but he died at the scene.

Police cordoned off the area and also did a search of the nearby cemetary where the man is believed to have abandoned another car.

OCEAN Grove Fire Brigade offered its usual family friendly welcome when it threw open the doors on Sunday for a peek inside the station.

The station is undergoing extensions to house the addition of paid firefighters

but visitors were still able to get tours, equipment demonstrations and guidance on how to avoid a fire - if that’s too late - how to react if one breaks out.

The day was a success and may well have helped recruit two new volunteers.

Hunter, Harley, Dane and Angus.

Firefighter Neil Hickman with Georgie and Lachlan.

Ella, Liam, Riley and Charlie enjoying brigade open day.

A demonstration of Geelong’s aerial platorm.

Ivan Lee was on hand to share his fire service experience.


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KRISTIN Mooney is experiencing firsthand the devastating impact cancer has on a person’s life and their families, writes Jessica Grace.

As a wife and mother of a child with a disability Kristin said after being diagnosed with Leukemia the emotional and financial toll has been huge.

“Before I found out I had leukemia I was the primary carer for our daughter Airlie who’s three and has Down’s Syndrome,” she said.

“I was just a full-time mum busy with early intervention services and that sort of thing, trying to make sure her development was heading in the right direction.”

Kristin said they were so busy with playgroup and special therapies that when she started to feel run down she originally thought it was

just because she was tired.“For about a year I was

getting sick all the time. I’d get colds and flus and bugs all the time, I was just always sick and had this really sore throat,” she said.

“I kept going to the doctors but they believed because I had a toddler in day care it was just the aftermath of that. After about 12 months they ordered some blood tests for glandular fever.”

Originally too busy to get the tests done, Kristin went in a week later feeling extremely sick and run down.

“I was feeling really crap at this point. I went in and that same night I got a call saying my blood works come back really bad and they can’t leave me walking around like that,” she said. “They told me they’d booked me into the Andrew Love Centre and to pack my

bags. When I got there they told me they needed to run some more tests to find out what type of leukemia I have.”

Kristin said this was the beginning of an ongoing ordeal which has seen her in and out of hospital and intensive care for chemo and infections.

“The treatments made me so sick. I spent Christmas and new years in the hospital. It’s caused me to lose my hair but worst of all I’ve been unable to care for Airlie,” she said.

“I would never have guessed I had leukemia. I knew nothing about it and I don’t know anyone that’s had it.”

Despite currently being in remission Kristin is awaiting a vital bone marrow transplant in order to increase the likelihood of a cure from leukemia for good.

“We’ve got a donor but now we’re anxiously waiting for a bed at the Royal Melbourne because there are only eight beds,” she said. “They have to keep giving me chemotherapy so I stay in remission because no one knows how long I might have to wait. I can’t plan anything. I can’t do anything I just have to wait.”

Kristin said the impact the disease has had on her life is indescribable and the lack of support out there for cancer patients makes it harder.

“There’s the leukemia foundation who give you

$500 for every episode of leukemia and they help with transport. I had a cleaner come twice from the council when I was in hospital,” she said.

“Other than that there’s nothing. We got subsidised childcare which was fantastic. It was 13 weeks free child care which helped but you lose so much money with your partner having to care for you.”

Kristin said her husband Adam who has his own fencing business has had to take time off work and she has also had to rely heavily on her sister whose own son has a brain tumour.

“It falls back on your partner who has to cook and clean and look after you. He’s out at work all day then in the office all night, then looking after me,” she said.

“I don’t think people realise how it consumes your life. You have chemo and then you’re so sick and tired, then friends will come around and think I’m back to normal but I’m exhausted.”

Kristin said cancer is a very lonely and very isolating disease especially after treatment when she’s unable to be around people because her immumity is so low.

“I don’t really see many friends anymore because they are unsure what they can do so they do nothing. After chemo you can’t go out in

public as a normal bug could kill you,” she said.

Kristin’s biggest fear above all is what will happen to Airlie if she is not around and that she currently has to rely on everyone else around her to help with Airlie.

“Being sick all the time she’s had to go to my sister’s house to be looked after and when I go into hospital next week she has to go to day care and then my partner will pick her up,” she said.

“It’s all this missing her and missing out on enjoying watching her grow and learn. That’s the hardest thing being a mum and not being able to look after your own child is a big thing.”

Kristin said she urges anyone who thinks there may be something wrong with them to insist on a second opinion.

“If you’re feeling sick and it’s not getting better and you’re having the same symptoms over and over again definitely go back and ask for a second opinion,” she said.

“Get a blood test, always push for a blood test. It’s just a prick in the arm but it could save your life. Don’t leave it until it’s too late. If they catch it early enough it could save your life.”

If you would like to know how you can help Kristin and her family please contact [email protected].

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Race to save Grove mum

Kristin Mooney and her daughter Airlie.

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Cyclist thanks helpers

Rotary market gets in festive spirit

Dear EditorOn Saturday November the 3rd I fell off my bike after ‘ducking’ a magpie’s repeated swoop at my head!

This resulted in a broken collarbone and later an operation to fix it. But, that is not the main message of this note.

I would like to say thank you to all the great people of Ocean Grove and the Bellarine Peninsula and to my family, friends and work colleagues who have been so kind and generous and thoughtful. This really

is a wonderful town, with a fantastic community.

Firstly, to the two young guys who came and checked if my husband needed any help and then drove him and our bikes home - Thanks guys whoever you are, you deserve some good karma! Hope you caught some good waves that day. Thankyou also to my quick thinking husband who called the local ambulance officers, who were also friendly and kind, when they took me to hospital.

Without mentioning

every single person who has shown me kindness (and yes, I’d like to), I have been overwhelmed and humbled by your support.

From my most supportive neighbours who have checked in on me, bought homemade food and even ‘done’ my hair because I can’t reach. How lucky am I to have friends who are nurses who keep turning up like good samaritan fairies at all the right times with help, advice and thoughtfulness. From a friend who is a

kind local hairdresser who thoughtfully offered to shampoo my hair because she knew I’d have trouble, from a shopkeeper in Queenscliff who delivered a book to my home so I could give it as a gift to a visiting friend, to friends who have picked me up from home and taken me out for coffee because I was housebound and could not drive.

To my wonderful work colleagues who have shared collecting and taking my son to school and dropping

him off at home at the end of the day! (Yep, they’re locals ;-)

To my lovely yoga teacher who has modified my yoga program so in the peacefulness of the class I have time to restore and heal, for the phone calls, text messages and FB messages. I will always be grateful...x

The people of Ocean Grove & the Bellarine Peninsula - what a fantastic community to be part of!

Kerrie BedsonOcean Grove

Voice in Thailand

OCEAN Grove Rotary Club’s Christmas flavoured Community market is on this Sunday (December 2).

A special Christmas visitor will arrive at about 11am at the market in Kingston Park.

Ocean Grove Fire Brigade will be providing his transport while the stallholders will also be joining in the Christmas

spirit. Market organisers have

prizes and certificates for stallholders who capture the spirit.

Members of the public are also invited to join in the festive fun.

The Mega Jumps castle is bringing a special jumping castle with characters in costume to add to the event, while there will be plenty of

food, cakes, speciality food, home made product, plants and other Christmas gifts on offer.

The Men’s Shed will also have a special event happening for children while Monty’s Train and the camel rides will feature usual.

The Gold Coin entry will go to the Christmas Hamper Appeal.

The Grimmett family recently enjoyed a well-earned break in Thailand. Here Heather is pictured with the Voice and captain ‘Jack’ on Hong Island in the Andaman Sea off Krabi.

Early in October Ocean Grove’s Leigh-Ann Johnson visited Myanmar (Burma). Here she is pictured at Shwezigon Paya, Bagan.“A great country worth a visit soon,” Leigh-Ann said.

Golden visit for Grove traveller


IN the name of renewable energy local John Bowman recently completed a 328km walk from Port Augusta to Adelaide.

As the group of 80 walked and called for Port Augusta’s coal stations to be replaced with the first solar thermal plant, John noticed he was not only the sole Grover but also one of the oldest.

“I went by myself and it wasn’t until I turned up that I discovered it was run by University students. There were only about eight people in their sixties, five blokes and we got along really well.”

“I’m in the quit coal group and a few other environmental groups on Facebook and I saw the event and thought it would be something very good to do,” he said.

John caught three buses arriving to begin the mammoth 14 night 15 day walk and said whilst the walk was fun he’s adamant he’ll never camp again.

“Camping was painful. One night the wind blew up and broke my camp poles and ripped my fly open so I spent the night literally holding my tent up,” he said. “Another night was the

coldest night of my life. The ground was hard and there were ants and all that sort of stuff and I was blowing down my sleeping bag to try and stay warm.”

Alongside tent difficulties the regular break down of trailers and utes hired by the organisers to cart portaloos meant Jon had to dig several ditches.

“That combined with an all vegetarian menu and my arthritic knee led to some complications when we were digging ditches,” he said laughing. “When we did walk passed a town us five blokes would sneak in and get a steak or some meat and the occasional motel room for a shower, a bed and a toilet but we never went hungry.”

John made life-long friends and proved to the younger generation the oldies still had it, arriving at the steps of parliament house to deliver their message.

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John on 328km power pilgrimage

Neighbourhood AGM

Life Member

John Bowman (far left) and some of his fellow walkers.

TONY Haines, President of Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre, has been awarded a life membership by his peers.“Tony has been a General Committee Member, Treasurer, Vice President, President and Public Officer. He has seen the centre at its best and worst,” said centre manager Nicki Dunne.“He has held an executive position for the past nine years. He has been my

confidant, advisor, proof reader, diplomat, the negotiator and my second dad. The best words to describe him, my rock.”Tony said he was very pleased to be awarded the Life Membership.“It’s a rewarding recognition of my association with the centre where members have worked well together to ensure our programs remain relevant for our community,” he said.

OCEAN Grove Neighborhood Centre held its Annual General Meeting this month and celebrated another year of growth and development.

President Tony Haines said much has been accomplished and the community has been well served by the centre’s regular term programs.

“Our accredited training courses, community development activities and programs for young people have met community requests and responds to our current strategic plan,” he said. “Julie Long, our Adult Education Programmer ,has been able to maintain our popular regular classes and programs whilst incorporating new ones.”

Tony said centre manager Nicki Dunne has expanded the delivery of accredited training within the OGNC and other neighborhood

centre’s.“The implementation of

this has not only met an important need with various communities but has also given the centre an improved financial situation,” he said. “This will enable the centre to improve the quality and quantity of what can be offered to the community in the future.”

Tony welcomed Nicole Voigt and Tania White to the committee of management and said thank you and farewell to treasurer Martha Curry.

“Replacing Martha was a significant challenge to us but we were most appreciative to have an offer from Luke Andrews from WHK to be our new treasurer,” he said.

Nicki Dunne recognised the centre’s expansion and thanked the committee, community groups and individuals for their support.

“There is also the implementation of a Neighborhood House Hub, the expansion of our youth program, the implementation of many new courses and the expansion of our staff,” she said. “The centre’s success is due to the enthusiasm of the committee of management, staff and volunteers at the centre. I would like to thank each and every one of them.”

Tony said their need for larger, improved premises has been addressed the City of Greater Geelong offering the Child Care Centre in John Dory drive when it is vacated towards the end of 2013.“The city will be allocating significant funds towards upgrading the facility. This will help our centre to keep pace with providing increased and improved services to a rapidly expanding community.”

All set for sing-a-long in the parkALL is in readiness for the 2012 Ocean Grove Carols in the Park. More than three thousand people will fill the park by 7.30pm on Sunday December 9 for the Carols, proudly supported by the Ocean Grove Voice and the City of Greater Geelong.

“This is Ocean Grove’s biggest annual family event and this year’s line up is the best we’ve had”, says Carols Director, Jon Mamonski.

Ocean Grove Carols in the Park is produced with a large stage and canopy with over 60 singers, orchestra and crew presented by the

Combined Churches of Ocean Grove.

Local schools will also perform Carols including Ocean Grove Primary School and Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School choirs and special guests along with soloists from local blockbuster Broadway

musicals and enthusiaastic Bay FM host Mark Hyland.

The LED candles are safe for the kids of all ages and will be available from any of the park gates.

Cottage by the Sea is the local children’s charity supported by the Carols so please bring an unwrapped

gift which will be put under the giant Christmas tree.

Bring all your family and friends, Sunday 7.30pm, December 9 in Ocean Grove Park, Cnr President Ave. and Draper St.

Web Site: www.oceangrovecarols.org

Tony Haines is presented with life membership by fellow recipient Diana Pinnow.



our street, our neighbours

Ocean ThroughwayAs 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 Ocean Throughway. Let us know if you’d like us to feature your street or area. Contact [email protected]

Amanda Mackie, 29, statisticianI’m on maternity leave at the moment. I’ve lived in Ocean Grove for about a year. We moved from the UK. We were there for three years and I’m from South Africa originally. My husband is originally from Drysdale and we love the ocean. We wanted a sea change. I met my husband in London. We love the surf and walking everywhere. I’ve got a baby so it’s nice being able to push the pram and walk on all the tracks. We love the summers and being able to cycle around. I was a game ranger on Aldabra in the Seychelles. It’s one of the islands and a world heritage site.

Adam Long, 19, student/part-time WaiterI’ve lived here my entire life. We moved from Sandpiper Court. I’m studying science. I’m hoping to transfer into bio-medicine and eventually become a doctor. The entire course is about seven years. I just got my results back. I went really good in a few of the subjects and kind of ok in the others, but I got what I needed. I don’t really do much. I love the beach. When the weather’s really nice there’s plenty to do. You can go play sport and there’s lot of facilities. At night time there’s nothing to do basically. I’m writing a 50,000 word book at the moment for NaNoWriMo, an annual novel writing project.

Simone Clayton, 44, retired teacherWe moved from Bendigo in January of this year. We already bought this house, it was our beach house and we decided I’d give up work to move down. We love the climate, the weather. I hate tourists though. We love walking on the beach, that’s the main thing we love. I’ve got three kids so I’m still running in and out of Geelong with them. There are lots of little things to do down here. We just went to Lorne for lunch the other day. Or you can go to a winery over in Portarlington. We travel a lot. New York is our favourite destination. It’s a juxtaposition to here it’s so noisy and vibrant and busy.

Sheree Van Doren, 33, full-time mumWe moved here about two years ago from Point Lonsdale. We moved here because my family is here. It’s bigger then Point Lonsdale. I love the beach the most. My husband and I surf and go to the beach a lot. We ride short-boards but recently took up longboarding as well. I picked it up in the last three or four years, I’m getting there. We’re a little bit better than beginners now. We love camping and I like photography and drawing. I do a lot of that whilst we are camping, mainly portraits. People say I’m good but I’m more critical. We want to buy a bus and fit it out with beds and then just take off.

Vicki McKay, 61, part-time receptionist We’ve been here about 18 months now. We moved down from Essendon. We bought the house about three years ago. We had the option to move, we were looking at what we were going to do and then my husband got a job down here. We love it, we love the beach and the village atmosphere. I’ve just started surfing lessons so it’s really good. I got up yesterday for the first time. I miss the accessibility to the city when we lived in Essendon and the theatre but we go to GPAC so that’s pretty good. I love travelling. I love cooking, I’ve cooked forever, I can tackle most things.

OCEAN GROVE TOWN CENTRE URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORKIn 2013 the City of Greater Geelong will commence work on an Urban Design Framework for the Ocean Grove Town Centre. The Urban Design Framework will develop a vision for how the Town Centre should develop over the next 10 years.

As part of the background research for the strategy, Council has commissioned car parking surveys, both on-street and in the car parks, as well as traffic counts at the key intersections in the Town Centre. This work will be undertaken from late November 2012 until mid January 2013.

Consultation with residents and traders on the development of the Urban Design Framework will commence in February 2013. These discussions will be informed by the car park surveys and traffic counts.

If you would like any further information please call Project Officer Jessica Hurse on 5272 4252 or email [email protected]

Construction is expected to be completed by late 2015.

Both the library and heritage centre will continue to operate during the works stage. From early next year the Geelong Library will temporarily operate out of the State Government offices (located across the road) and the Geelong Heritage Centre will be housed at the National Wool Museum.

The redevelopment is being funded by the City of Greater Geelong ($20 million), the State Government ($15 million) and the Federal Government ($10 million). Details at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/glhc



PETER Cullen was married to his wife Annette for 44 years and twelve months ago she died after a brief battle with cancer.

In the beginning support and condolences were aplenty but, as Peter explained, with time this has lessened but the impact of her death has not.

“I met Annette when I was 21 and she was 19, we met at a wine cellar in Geelong on New Year’s Eve day. After we went on a few dates together we knew we had something,” he said.

“We got engaged and then married and I moved to Barwon Heads from Geelong. We lived in a caravan for a year out the back of her parents whilst our house was being built next door.”

Peter and Annette had two children Allison and Peter and immersed themselves in the Barwon Heads community before Annette was diagnosed with cervical cancer.

“Just after Annette had our children she got cervical cancer. They took her up to Peter McCallum in Melbourne and they gave her a huge amount of radiation which killed the cancer,” he said.

“She had another 35 years of good living but what we didn’t know at the time was that it destroyed all of her bowels and organs inside, it was pretty bad.”

Peter was working for Ford Motor Company at the time and when Annette recovered the family moved overseas with his work living in various countries throughout Asia.

“It was a wonderful experience and when we returned to Australia we decided we needed a bigger home for the kids. We bought this block of land in Ocean Grove and built our dream home.”

Life was going as planned for Peter and Annette with their own children

growing up and having families of their own when Annette began to feel something wasn’t right.

“We’d go to Bendigo to visit our daughter and grandkids every two or three weeks and it got to the stage where Annette couldn’t get to Bendigo without stopping and going to the toilet,” he said.

“It got worse and the last two years of her life she felt something was really wrong. It was treated as a urinary tract infection for a couple of years until they discovered it was bladder cancer.”

Peter said he will never forget sitting in the urologists room with Annette when she asked the doctor how much time she had.

“He told her six months. I couldn’t have asked that question but Annette did, the kids already knew, they found out before me,” he said.

“She took it really well and battled very hard for a while but after they did exploratory surgery and saw how bad it was inside they virtually just sewed her straight back up.”

Peter said Annette was scared during the last few months, not for herself but for him and whether or not he would be able to

manage without her.“She kept saying, ‘How

will you manage?’ Had it have been me (I’ve got no courage with that sort of stuff) I would’ve just let everything happen around me and I wouldn’t have done anything,” he said.

“But she tried to get all the affairs cleared up to make it a bit easier for me and I must admit she did some good stuff. When it was all over things were pretty much in control.”

Peter said the last few weeks of Annette’s life were “very ordinary” as she was sick the whole time and in a lot of discomfort.

“It was an extremely sad time but it had to be because she had no quality of life. She said to my daughter in those last few days she just wanted it to be over,” he said.

“Her last night the nurses let me bring Hamish our dog in to stay and after I’d said goodnight Hamish bolted upright and ran over to Annette, he’d heard her take her last breath.”

Surrounded by family and friends in the beginning Peter said he was ok but as they slowly began to drift off back to their own lives the reality hit him.

“I cried every day at the beginning and even now

I’m racing home until I remember that there’s no one there, that’s the toughest part,” he said.

Married for 46 years before Annette died, she had to instruct Peter on how to use a washing machine, how to cook, how to iron and how to shop.

“I’d never done any supermarket shopping before so I’d call up when I couldn’t find things and she’d tell me what aisle it would be down and then show me how to cook things,” he said.

“Gradually I’ve learnt how to do a casserole and a roast and things like that but I’m so disorganised she’d shop twice a week and at this stage I’m shopping twice a day because I forget things.”

When people who still have their partner say they understand what he is going through Peter said they couldn’t possibly.

“People also ask some silly questions like if I’m going to date other women or if I’m going to sell my house. They don’t understand the emotional attachment to another person after so long,” he said.

The best thing a person can do for someone who has lost their partner is to

keep in touch with them and for people going through this experience to know they can get through it.

“Some people do it better than others, some people really do make an effort to come and see you and to show they care about you and your well-being,” he said.

“It’s hard because you are by yourself but I think it’s important for people to know you can manage it and you can get through it.”

Peter said he is now able to think about Annette without crying and whilst he still has some tears it’s not an everyday occurrence.

“Some of the tears come from loneliness, some of it’s sorrow because your wife’s died and you feel sorry for her and some of it’s a little bit of pity, you pity yourself because you’re alone,” he said.

“The most important thing though in a place like Ocean Grove the community is just terrific. They are great because people care about what you’re doing and keep in touch and it’s as simple as that.”

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Losing the one you love

Annette and Peter Cullen. Peter lit a candle in his wife’s memory at the recent Relay for Life event at Collendina.

By JESSICA GRACE



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COUNTRY/folk singer-songwriter NIGEL Wearne is performing in Ocean Grove this Friday.

Equipped with personally handcrafted guitars, his music melds finger-style guitar, country twang, honky tonk and honest storytelling, Wearne will be performign his new Black Crow album at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop.

With a hint of Hank Williams and influences including Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Bob Dylan and the spirit of Woody Guthrie, Nigel Wearne delivers dynamic and inspired performances that will rattle the emotions.

In 2009, Nigel recorded ‘Sweetest Delusion’ beginning a new chapter of explorative song-writing. Recorded the old fashioned way to 2” tape, the album tackles broad song themes ranging from the Aboriginal tracker, to finding truth and selling

flowers at the old folk’s home.

After a successful East Coast Tour in 2011 with performances in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart and the Blue Mountains, Wearne has been capturing audiences across the country.

Nigel has performed at various music festivals throughout Australia, most recently including the 2012 Port Fairy Folk Festival, 2012 Gulgong Folk Festival and the 2011 Tablelands Folk Festival.

Tickets for the Chicken Shop show are $10, doors open 7.30pm.

Voice readers can win one of two signed copies of Wearne’s new CD. What is the name of the CD? Email or post your answer to [email protected] or PO Box 54 Ocean Grove by 10am on Friday (November 30).

QUEENSCLIFFE Lighthouse Theatre Group will be very active in January. Activities planned include:- Treasure Hunt. From January 3–10. Cost $5 to enter. Prize $100. Entry forms from the Queenscliffe Visitor Information Centre, 55 Hesse Street, Queenscliff. - Free Open Air Concert. At the new hall at the Point Lonsdale Primary School on Saturday January 12 from 7.30pm. Entertainment by Queenscliffe Lighthouse Theatre Group, with special guest appearance by Edwina Royce, star of the TV series “House Husbands”. Sausage sizzle and soft drinks from 6.30pm.



MondaysOcean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550.Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641.Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 3pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991.First Monday of every monthBellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown.Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email [email protected]. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 2pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5256 1863. Third Monday of every monthOcean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street.Phone Margaret 5255 2848.Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown.Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email [email protected]. Fourth Monday of every monthCombined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Michael Turner on 5255 1572.TuesdaysBellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.Bellarine T.O.W.N., 6pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Sue on 5255 2068.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 Peter 0419 782629 Last Wednesday of every monthCancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre.Fourth Wednesday of every monthOcean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace.Phone Dianne 5255 1372.Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.First Thursday of every monthOcean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.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.

Clubs meet

music/live events• Barwon Heads Hotel-Saturday 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 November 30-Nige Wearne and the Cast Iron PromisesPh: 52 551566• Ocean Grove HotelDecember 1 Danny ZambelisDecember 8 Kenny MillerDecember 15 The famous Will and Rach• Potato Shed DrysdaleDecember 9-Tight and Tu-tus, The Ballet School Annual PresentationA mixed program of Straus Polkas and Waltzes as well as Ethnic dances from all over EuropePh: Lisa Warwick on 52 511 998• 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• Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, 101 The Terrace-Tuesday: Carpet Bowls and Snooker 1- 5 pm-Thursday: Card game ‘500’ 1pm, Snooker 1.30pm -Friday: Bingo 1.30pm Ph: Dianne on 52 552 996

markets &fairs• Kingston Park Ocean GroveDecember 2 Ocean Grove Craft Market 9am until 1pm• Point Lonsdale Primary SchoolDecember 1 Point Lonsdale Market 9am - 2pm • Queenscliff HarbourDecember 16 Queenscliff Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm• Ocean Grove Park

December 15 Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm• Barwon Heads Community HallDecember 1 Barwon Heads Community Market 9am -1pm• Parkes Hall Newcombe Street PortarlingtonDecember 30 Portarlington Community Market 9am to 2pmfood/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

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: 52 551 335 • 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• Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Road, BelmontNovember 29 Christmas Dance Breakup 2.30 – 4.30pmAll welcome Ph: 5251 3529.• Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities Ph:

0435481920• Scouts. 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]

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 Park. Tuesday 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: 52 552801 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• The Old Portarlington MillDecember- January Attitudes 10th Annual Art Exhibition ‘Celebration’12 to 4pm every weekend and Wednesdays in JanuaryVaried artworks in oil, acrylics and water colour as well as local wood turner Laury VellaPh: Susanne on 52592630

health & wellbeing• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace. Last Friday of every month 1PM-3PM Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles available). Phone Julie Rodger on 0435362573 or email [email protected] for more information.Have your event included in What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: [email protected]

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CAN you help? Ocean Grove Fire Brigade is seeking information, photographs and stories on the first Rural Brigade, the early Urban Brigade in Ocean Grove and a number of former Office holders of the Ocean Grove Rural Fire Brigade 1947-1966 to be included in a history of the Brigade to be printed in 2013.

In 1946, a group of 29 local men held a meeting with the intention of

creating a local Rural Fire Brigade.

The Rural Brigade was established in 1947 and was upgraded to an Urban Brigade in December of 1966; this meant that they could now fight structure fires without the long wait for Barwon Heads Urban Brigade to be on scene.

2013 will mark 66 years since the Rural Brigade was officially formed on the 23rd of September 1947.

The Brigade is putting

together a history and archiving records. It is intended to include biographies and stories of people who were involved in the early Brigade.

The Brigade is looking for photographs and stories on early Brigade Members and the Brigade in the early days.

“We are particularly in need of photographs of Cliff Lorimer, John Wallace, Jack Skinner, Jock Napier and Jim Hammond, so if

you can help that would be fantastic” says Su Tayler. (Ocean Grove Fire Brigade Volunteer)

If you have any old photos of the Fire Brigade you would like to share – you can bring them along to CFA Sunday – 25th of November 2012 (11am – 2pm); they will be copied and returned on the day or contact Su Tayler to arrange a time to do a copy. Or just drop in to share a good yarn.

If you can help please contact Su Tayler email: su . t ay l e r@members .cfa.vic.gov.au or mobile: 0437362650

Any stories, photos or information on these people would be helpful.

RURAL BRIGADE PRESIDENTS

Cliff Lorimer 1946 John Wallace 1954 Gil McKeown 1957 Jack Skinner 1959

Left: tip Exercise at Ocean Grove – Ocean Grove Fire Brigade with Drysdale, Leopold and Barwon Heads Fire Brigades, 1950’s, and above, the Running team in the 1960s, both courtesy of the Stan Smith collection.


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GROVER’S taste buds did the talking recently as the Voice took the Rolling Pin’s most popular award-winning pies to the street.

Four locals took on the meaty challenge declaring Country Lamb the winner followed closely by Beef and Burgundy, Chicken Satay and Scallop equal third, the Breakfast pie fourth and Chunky Beef fifth.

“The Breakfast one’s my favourite but I like the Chicken Satay and the Beef and Burgundy and the Country Lamb,” seven year old Kyah Wood said.

Despite having just eaten lunch Mike Hardy gave a solid effort in not just sampling but demolishing five of his six samples.

“I have just eaten lunch but we’ll see how we go,” he said.

Manager Nathan Williams said it was an enjoyable way to let Ocean Grover’s taste the award winning pies and the results were as expected.

“They chose our most popular pies as the winners,” he said.

Back in September Rolling Pin staff were rejoicing after winning a medal for every pie entered in this year’s Official Great Aussie Pie Competition.

Nathan said the team, both bake house and front of house, were ecstatic with the awards received during the competition run in conjunction with Melbourne’s fine food show.

“We’ve got a young crew in the bakery who’ve embraced the culture of continual improvement as we’re always looking to make things better and it’s created a real buzz around the shop” he said.

“It’s recognition to them for a job well done; our front of staff is genuinely customer focused and it makes it easy for them knowing they’ve got a really good product to sell and they take pride in it.”

Nathan said they have been entering pies for a long time and over the years have received well over a hundred accolades.

CELEBRATING: Rolling Pin bakers have helped prove the local pie shop is the best in the land.

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EXCLUSIVE: BY CARLY HELWEGDESPITE living thousands of kilometers away, Ocean Grove nurse,

Alison Soutar, felt the full brunt of the February 22 earthquake in

Christchurch.The devastating earthquake measured 6.3 on the Richter Scale and

hit the city’s CBD about 1pm the Tuesday afternoon.Alison grew up in Christchurch before moving to Australia in 2001.

She and her husband Brett McCalman have lived in Ocean Grove

since 2006.With the majority of her friends and family living in the city, when

Alison fi rst heard about the quake whilst at work, her immediate

thoughts went to her father and brothers who work in the CBD.

“I checked my phone and I had a text from dad saying John and I

are ok cos they work on the ninth and tenth fl oor of a building,” she

said.

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PHOTO MEMORIES: Alison Soutar looks over her wedding album. The

church she and husband Brett were married in was destroyed by the

February 22 earthquake in New Zealand’s South Island.

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SUNSHINE and scores of tasty stalls attracted a bumper crowd to Wallington Primary’s Strawberry Fair on Sunday.

For more pictures see page 3.


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Lacking land legs

NATURE watch this week outlines the three species of Grebes that are found around Ocean Grove.

Grebes are freshwater, diving birds that struggle to walk on land because their feet are evolved more for swimming than walking as they are placed far back on their body. Some species of Grebes found in the world also do not fly, and they escape from predators by swimming and diving.

I have seen three species of Grebes in Blue Waters Lake recently. As there are only four species of Grebe found in Australia, and one (the Little Grebe) very rarely seen in Northern Australia, this is pretty exciting.

All the Grebes have very dull

brown and white plumage in the non breeding season, and in the breeding season their plumage becomes much prettier and more flamboyant.

The Australasian Grebe is the smallest Grebe that is commonly seen around the Bellarine Peninsula. This bird is is a small waterbird of about 25–27cm in length.It is an excellent swimmer and diver, and usually dives underwater and swims away when alarmed. In the breeding season both sexes are dark brown above with a black head and neck. They have a chestnut face stripe, extending from behind the eye to the base of the neck. The eye is yellow, with a prominent pale yellow face spot below.

The Hoary-headed Grebe is a fairly small dark grey and white

grebe, but it is bigger than the Australisian Grebe as it grows to about 30 cms in length. It is also known as ‘Tom Pudding’ which is very cute! It has a brown eye and a black patch under the chin, and a narrow black streak down the back of the neck. During the breeding season the adult’s plumage has white streaks over its entire head, giving them their Hoary-headed name (I’ve got lots of white streaks on my head so I must be Hoary-Headed Jennifer).

The Great Crested Grebe has been recorded in all Australian states and territories. It is found in coastal Queensland, throughout New South Wales, coastal South Australia, coastal and south-west Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. This species

is also found thoughout Europe, Africa and Asia to Australasia, but not New Guinea.

The Great Crested Grebe is a medium to large aquatic bird, and is the largest of the grebes as it grows to 55 cms in length. It has a long neck and head with a distinctive black double crest. It is a very striking bird.

The next meeting of the local bird group, Bellarine Birdlife, will be held at the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House at 7.30 pm on the 3rd of December.

Phyllis’s Tawny Frogmouth chicks are doing well, they are still in the nest but growing rapidly. Unfortunately Phyllis’s husband of 70 years passed away last week, so I send my sympathies to Phyllis and her family.

Jennifer Carr

Hoary-headed Grebe. Great Crested Grebe.


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Barwon river gets clean up

BARWON Coast is once again encouraging and helping to educate newly arrived communities to the Geelong region about fishing regulations and safe fishing practices.

In partnership with Diversitat, DPI Fisheries, and Parks Victoria, three multicultural fishing days have taken place. These events have been made available through the Department of Primary Industries Recreational Fishing Grants Program which provided over $3,000 towards to the program.

“These fishing days enables us to provide valuable information to these communities that have little to no understanding of fishing regulations and safe fishing practices”, Maddie Glynn from Barwon Coast said. “Some have never fished before, whilst others were keen anglers in their homelands, but do not understand why fishing

regulations exist, nor fish growth rates and the sensitive habitats of our cool temperate waters.”

“The program aims to ensure that participants leave with a greater respect and appreciation of our natural environments, leading to greater fishing compliance rates through making informed decisions relating to our fisheries resources”, says Maddie.

Through the Diversitat Settlement and Community Services Program, activities this

year have focussed on Afghanni Family day, Multicultural Youth Day, and Afghanni Men’s Day. Three more sessions will be held over the next few months.

Sessions included exploring the local Barwon Estuary Heritage Centre, fishing along the Barwon estuary, exploring the rock pools in the Marine Sanctuary, and finishing off the day with lunch.

Remember unwanted fish must be returned back to the water unharmed.

Educating the region’s newest arrivals about the fishing regulations and safe fishing practices, at the Barwon Estuary Heritage Centre.

PARKS Victoria, DPI Fisheries and Barwon Coast have joined forces with community representatives to assist the health of our estuary.

A Clean Up The River day was held on Sunday November 11 through funding from a Parks Victoria led Barwon River Parklands project to retrieve rubbish from the lower sections of the Barwon estuary. The

estuary is an area of international significance for migratory birds, and provides critical habitat for key fish species.

The funding allowed Barwon Coast to engage the services of the DPI Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre to get participants out on the water. Participants not only collected litter, but learnt more about this important fragile ecosystem.

One team focused on land based litter, whist the second team geared up in canoes to paddle the fringes of the mangrove system. The bulk of the litter collected was plastic bags and beer bottles, both of which endangers marine life. Larger items such as a deck chair and fishing rod and reel were located on the north-west banks of the mangroves.


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THE 20th annual Geelong Toy Run will see upwards of 800 motor bikes roll through Bellarine for charity.

Ocean Grove’s Dennis Saliba is amongst them and said riders will leave Cunningham Pier at 10.30am on December 9.

“The Geelong Harley Owners Group wants the toy run to make a real difference this Christmas to those less fortunate,” he said. “We hope to deliver more than 3,000

presents to a range of sick children, foster children, underprivileged children and others from ‘distressed or broken’ families.”

Dennis said donations have well and truly begun with Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast residents handing in toys, cash and non perishable food.

“They’ve been dropped off to the Geelong Harley Davidson Dealership in Geelong,” he said.

“Charities benefiting this year include Cottage by The Sea, Geelong Hospital Children’s Ward, Bethany Family Services, Rainbow

Riders and the Queenscliff Volunteer Coast Guard.”

Dennis said the convoy of bikes will make their way to Portarlington by 11am and

arrive to the Queenscliff Foreshore Park by noon.

“There will be food stalls, live band, ice sculpture, the local KRock van and a Harley Davidson Motorbike raffle. It will be a great day for all,” he said.

“Everyone is encouraged to come along. You can cheer the bikes on from any vantage point along the route or make your donation to the collection cars that will be following.”

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Farmers market continues to flourish

Toy run revving up for the kids

GLORIOUS sunshine, a little music and a vibrant buzz summed up the latest Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market.

Each month the fresh and local only produce market is attracting more interest and as the summer creeps up it’s already established itself on the local calendar.

The next two markets are on December 15 and January 19.

For more information contact Sally Waites on 0418 141208.

Charlie Digu and the pickles stall, the Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market continues to attract new vendors.

Preparing for the Geelong Toy Run.



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Sharing stage with Aussie greatsGurrumul and dancers at Queenscliff on Saturday. Cat Empire’s Felix Riebl.

The Tides of Welcome choir took to the stage on Sunday morning with Dave Steel, Tiffany Eckhart, Wayne Jury, Chris Wilson and Sarah Carrol.

Playing Live and Local at the Pavilion, Desmond Masé & The Eclipse boasted a number of Ocean Grove and Bellarine members.

Festival highlights were the funky

Electric Empire.

Left: local band Inertia Brass Band took just about every opportunity to entertain.

Right: Melbourne hip hop duo Diafrix pulled

in a lively crowd at the Pavilion.

Q U E E N S C L I F F delivered possibly its best festival yet - showcasing some of the country’s most in demand acts - while giving local performers the chance to perform either alongside or on the same stage.

With names like Cat Empire, Gurrumul, You am I, Baby Animals and Missy Higgins, to mention just a few, the biggest headache for

showgoers was who to choose when favourites clashed.

The friendly and chilled atmosphere in the festival site was echoed around the town with hotels, restaurants, churches, trains - and simply the street - getting in the groove.

Add to that was the weather - 30-plus degrees on Saturday and balmy nights either side.


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MIXED fortunes for the Midweek ladies’ teams at the Grove in the past fortnight. Division One 1 team produced one of their better performances so far this season accounting for Portarlington at home by 30 shots.

The team of Kuschert, Rogan, Pugh and Hunt terrorising their opponents by 16 shots. Well supported by the Meddings rink plus 15.

Not much joy last week in their venture to Geelong RSL, unable to register back to back wins saw the Grove girls fall by the narrowest of margins 68-69.

Salvaging two rink wins on the day will certainly be an important four points when the dust settles at the end of the season.

Division One 2 team were the big story of the Ladies in the past fortnight.

Struggling to get any momentum so far this season and falling agonisingly close at times yet to register a win and coming up against top of the table team Queenscliff was always set to be a big ask.

Enter the rink of Hughes, Braley, Hager and Skip Jackson. They had different ideas.

Finishing 37-10 on the scoreboard and claiming the points for the overall win meant the girls had recorded their first victory for the season and were on their way.

A great result especially against the top team.

A trek to Highton on the carpet was going to prove challenging, but the Grove girls gave it their all and just pulled up short of a win.

Division Five have been the consistent performers over the last fortnight putting two solid wins on the board.

Away to Geelong and home to St Leonards, they recorded a ten shot and 30-shot win respectively.

This week is round 10 and it’s game on for the Div One 1’s.

They will be looking to emulate the feats of the Division 1-2 team a fortnight ago when they make the trek to Queenscliff.

SATURDAY Pennant again has seen some mixed results, Premier Division made the journey to Central Wendouree and needed to bounce back from the loss to Victoria.

A win was a must and the boys took control from the outset and were able to register a three rink win victory.

Facing Avenue at home this week was another opportunity to register a convincing win.

From the outset Ocean Grove took the ascendency and opened up a commanding lead.

Three rink wins again to the home side saw them take the points 16-2 ,119-89.

Despite registering the points in three of the four matches last week the Two’s were unable to overcome Lara at home.

Needing to put together a big performance this week against third side Cement they were not able to bounce back only gaining two rink wins for four points.

Division Three found the going a bit tough against Torquay a fortnight ago and again this week struggled to find their form at Anglesea.

The Fives continue to roll along and gain momentum each week.

Geelong West away and Geelong at Home have been the victims.

18 points this week will see them establish their top spot on the ladder.

Division Six hosted Norlane and were able to reverse the scores from last week’s outing.

In a nail-biting finish the rink of Turner, Lee, McCardle and the President Sydenham registered the big win 36-14 and got the side over the line for a two shot victory.

Division Seven posted a terrific victory against Belmont at home and backed it up this week with a trek to St Leonards. Unfortunately it was not going to be back-to -back wins for the boys, as the home green advantage was in full force.

Region events were played last Sunday at Lara, Ocean Grove featured in three of the four finals.

Men’s Triples with Ken Thomas, Craig Hodges and Matt Flapper came away with the victory against Queenscliff team.

Twilight roll

Twilight Bowls on a Wednesday Night is now in full swing. The first week was used as an introduction night and the club was able to get everyone signed up as new members and get them on the green learning the game.

Twelve teams of four took to the greens which was a terrific response for the first week.

The second night it increased again to field 16 teams of four.

The team “The Way We Roll” proudly skipped by Tony Segrave signaled their intentions and showed they might be the team to beat claiming first night honours. A special mention to “Bay 13 Bowlers” and “Surfs Up” who will be teams to watch in the coming weeks.

There’s still time to put in a team.

In a classy final with all the shots in the book getting played the Grovers managed to secure the win with a 16-9 scoreline.

This now sees the boys make their way to Bendigo in April to contest the State Title.

In the Novice Ladies singles, Karla Turner was not so

fortunate, but still got a hand on the silverware finishing runners up.

The Ladies trio of Richardson, Wilding and Hughes just missing out in their semi-final against a team from Geelong RSL. A great effort regardless.

By Matt Flapper.

MO time like the present to roll up.

Mixed results on greens for Grove


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Grove club shows team spiritJUNIOR NEWSIt’s been a great fortnight of tennis at Ocean Grove Tennis Club with some outstanding commitment shown by two teams this week, who decided to play with only three players. Both matches resulted in wins for the club. A special thank you to all of the emergencies who have been filling in for us and often lifting two, or three, sections above to help out.

Our Friday practices have been going strong with many regulars coming down to have a hit. It would be great if teams could arrange to meet down at the club and practice as a team. Committee Members are there from 6pm and most Fridays we have sausages and drinks for $1, to raise money for an end of season excursion.

The committee have been working hard to come up with some new ideas for intra-club competitions, new uniforms and social events throughout the season. There will be more information on those items in the coming months.

Also we’d like to remind Juniors that December 15th is the final Saturday tennis competition before the Christmas Holiday break. It will resume on February 2nd 2013.

To keep your skills sharp over Summer, there will be a

Tennis Clinic held at the club by Tennis Fanatics. The dates are Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th January. It will be $25 per day or $60 if you enrol for all 3 days. There are notices in the tennis club windows with all of the contact details. JUNIOR RESULTSWe have three teams top of the ladder, Sections 7 Girls, 9 Boys and 25 Mixed; and the following teams are Top 4 in their respective sections: 5 Boys, 13 Boys, 14 Mixed, 17 Boys, 19 Girls and 21 Boys.Results for November 175 Boys played at Home vs Moolap and won 6,36 – 0, 10. The entire team played very well and won all sets.7 Girls were away at Bellbrae this week and won 1,23 – 5,35, dropping just one set for the match in a 6-5 set.8 Mixed Red travelled to Drysdale and lost 5,35 – 1, 19. Steven Cini won the only set for the day.8 Mixed White played at Home versus Drysdale and won 5,31 – 1,20. Nikki McMahon filled in from a lower level and won both his singles and doubles, as did Harry James and Caitlin Thomas.9 Boys played at Home versus Grovedale and won 4,27 – 2,24. Andrew Douglas and Che Durran won all sets on the day. 10 Girls ventured to

Bannockburn and had a brilliant win 1,16 – 5,34. Brook Vigilante, Jaweriah Shah, Emma Riley and Abigail Williams all played well to win 5 sets. 13 Boys hosted Lara at Home and lost 0,12 – 6, 36.16 Boys travelled to Geelong Lawn and lost 5,30 – 1, 11. Lachlan Osborne won Ocean Grove’s only set 6 -0.17 Boys played at Home against Highton Blue and won 5,30 – 1, 8. Marcus Halloran Lavelle, Chris Rugge, Edward Ford and Callum Strom all played well to seal the win.19 Girls were at Home against Leopold and won 6,36 – 0, 6. Hannah Attard, Holly Sharp, Alexandra Caldow and Natasha Miller all won their sets for the day.21 Boys played away at Clifton Springs White and won by just 2 games, 3,23 – 3,25. Julian Powell and Scott Campbell won their singles for the day.24 Boys were at Home versus St Mary’s and lost 0,2 – 6, 36.25 Mixed played at Drysdale and lost 5,34 – 1,16. Emily McGurk won the only set for the day.Results for November 245 Boys travelled to Hamlyn Park, down one player through injury. Even with 3 team members they had a great win 4,24 – 2,22. Christian West, Uzair Shah

and Anthony Wilkens all won singles and Uzair & Anthony teamed up to win their doubles as well.7 Girls were home versus Grovedale Yellow and continued their winning streak, even with just 3 players, 4,24 – 2,24. With one team member injured, Madison Ketchen, Lucy Hughes & Anna Williams did very well to win the day.8 Mixed Red played at Home against Ocean Grove White and lost 2,21 – 4,33. Lachlan Treble did very well for the Reds winning both singles and doubles, and Steph Golightly for the Whites did the same. 8 Mixed White as above.9 Boys travelled to Newcomb and lost in a very close match 3,25 – 3,23. Che Durran and Travis Downes had an outstanding day winning singles and together winning their doubles as well.

10 Girls no results forwarded.13 Boys were at Leopold and won 3,21 – 3, 29. Michael Maertzdorf and Nikki McMahon both won their singles and doubles.16 Boys were at Home playing Hamlyn Park and lost 1,19 – 5, 31. Lachlan Osborne won his singles 6-1. 17 Boys played All Saints at their home courts and it was a drawn match 3, 27 – 3, 27. Edward Ford won both singles and doubles.19 Girls hosted St Mary’s at Home and lost 1, 20 – 5, 33. Holly Sharp and Natasha Miller picked up the only set for the day in their doubles.21 Boys were at Home against Clifton Springs Blue and won 5,35 – 1, 17. Robert Campbell, Perry Kottek, Scott Campbell and Jayden Harrison- Roberts all played very well to win by that margin.24 Boys travelled to Saint

Albans and won 0,6 – 6, 36. Xavier Robinson, Jack James, Harry Mullen and Matthew Denhert all played very well and won all sets. 25 Mixed were at Home and

played Lara and won by just 3 games 3,27 – 3, 24. Connor Asquith won his singles and Chris McMahon won both his singles and doubles.

Natasha Miller and Holly Sharp.

Tom Suter. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

Harrison James.


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SOUL’D Up for 2012The SOUL longboard club finished up its year with a final comp of the season at Ocean Grove main beach.

This last comp turned out to be an important one as most divisions still had a bit of room to move for the main surfers in contention for a placing.

Ocean Grove turned on a slight onshore day with small but contestable waves all day.

Open women and open men were some of the first heats in the water as some members had to get away early to compete in the Surfworld Surffest being held at Torquay.

Other divisions, particularly the 0ver 35’s and over 50’s, were being hotly contested with heats, semis and finals all creating opportunity to progress through. Junior girls once again had a great turn out and they showed that they will all be forces to be reckoned with in the future.

The club’s end of year presentation and function was held later that night at the Zebra Bar. The theme this year was the year or decade you were born in.

Members really put a lot of effort in getting dressed up for the night with some

great outfits mainly from the 50’s,60’s, and 70’s including Buddy Holly, Apollo 11 astronaut, Elvis and Gilligan to mention just a few.

The annual Presidents award went to a very deserving Mick Dwyer.

A great new band to the area, Thevin’ Byrds, made sure the clubs year really finished in party mode.

Final results for the year were:

Open Men, Myles Fletcher, Dean Cook, Chris Meier, Ant Brown.

Open Women, Mel Wright (Renton), Jinny Werner, Kylie DeCoster, Cath Sleven

Over 50’s, John Mercer, Paul Fletcher, Andy Brown, Larry Hayes.

Over 35’s, Andy Smith, Jamie Wall, Mick Dwyer, Russell Synott.

Trad, Ben Considine, Lachie Fletcher, Chris Wiltshire, Ben Jemmett.

Jnr Girls, Natasha Taylor, Abby Ferns, Gracie Synott, Evelyn DeCoster.

Jnr Boys, Ben Considine, Tony Hemmerijckx, Baylin Wright, Lachie Dwyer.

Fisrt competition day for 2013 will be on February 9.

For more info go to www.soullongboardclub.com.au.

Open men’s champion Myles Fletcher. Top four finisher Anthony Brown.

SOUL Longboard Club presentation night at the Zebra Bar.

Left: Open Women, Kylie,Cath, Jinny, Mel and Billy.

Right: Over 35’s Mick, Andy, Jamie and Russ.

Far left: Open men Ant, Chris, Cookie and Fletch.

Left: Junior girls,Gracie,Natasha, Evelyn and Abby.

Presentation photos: Brownie.


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Cobras prove tough opposition

Under 17Round 4 After grading Ocean Grove stepped up into first division and travelled over to play North Geelong.North Geelong won the toss and batted first making 4 for 150 from their 55 overs. James Laverty took 2 wickets for 29. Ocean Grove tried to chase down the score but fell just short with 10 for 102 with Rob Procter making 24 runsUnder 15 OG WhiteRound 4 In the local derby OG White played Collendina with Collendina winning the toss and batting first making 5 for 138. Ned Thorley bowled very well taking 3 for 15 and was supported by Isaac Wilkins taking 2 for 26. In a close finish Ocean Grove white were dismissed all out for 126 with Jake Le Maistre opening the batting and making a great 24 runs. He was supported by Lachlan Hooper with 24 and Kyle Ewart nearly getting Ocean Grove over the line with 23 runs Under 15 OG Red / WallingtonRound 4 OG Red / Wallington played at the main home ground against Jan Juc and made a very respectable 10 for 157 batting first with Taylor Cameron continuing his great previous weeks form making 45 runs and supported by Brody Franken with 24 and Jack Tregenza making 22. Against a strong batting side OG Wallington did

not bowl as well as usual with Jan Juc making 6 for 190. Best of the bowling was Joie McDonald with 2 for 24, Harry Wise Plush 1 for 8 and Jack Tregenza 1 for 11 Under 13 OG SwansRound 4 Following on from their good win last round, the young Swans took on Lethbridge making a very respectable 2 for 120. With terrific bowling and fielding the Swans got their second win dismissing Lethbridge for 10 for 91. Two catches to Chris Ewart and bowling was Zac More 2 for 9 and Max Fairbrother 2 for 7. Max continued with the bat making 38 not out and was supported by Lachlan Habgood 37 not out and Nathan Taylor 29 not outUnder 13 OG GrubbersRound 3 Again in the local derby OG Grubbers took on a formidable Collendina. Unfortunately the Grubbers chased a lot of ball around the ground with Collendina making 3 for 294 whilst the Grubbers could only manage 94 runs. James Butteriss was the

best with the bat making 38 runs while Ben Bennett made a respectable 21 runs. Best bowling was Harry Tregenza taking 1 for 19 and Mitch Gawley Price getting 1 wicket for 27 and Flynn Hardiman 1 for 26.Congratulations to the following Ocean Grove players being selected for the Bellarine representative sides. Under 17 - Jake Taylor and Rob Procter, Under 15 – Harry Walker. Lachlan Hooper and Cody Richardson and Under 13 - James Butteriss, Nathan Taylor and Joe McDonald.

Ocean Grove under 13s v Collendina.

Collendina u15 v Ocean Grove.

Collendina u15 v Ocean Grove.


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Cobras in poll position for week twoCOLLENDINA is in a strong position to push for a much needed win after day one of their A-Grade clash against Newcomb at Collendina on Saturday, writes Mark Heenan.

Cobra Leigh Keast, who batted at number 6, led the charge top scoring with an impressive 97 in the home side’s total of 9/293 after their 75 overs.

Collendina captain, Jye Hearps, said Keast thoroughly deserved some success with the bat.

“Leigh (Keast) was well and truly overdue, he works harder than anyone at the club on his batting,” Hearps said. “To see him succeed was good.”

However it was not all one-way traffic, Newcomb seized control early to have the Cobras reeling at 3/15.

Cobra opener Richie Peters (50) and teenage all-rounder Andy Higgins (49) then shared in a vital 71-run fourth-wicket partnership stand to steady the innings.

But Newcomb fought back and went into the main break with their tails up grabbing the vital wickets of Peters and Higgins as the home side went into the tea

break sitting precariously at 5/105.

The free scoring Keast then teamed up with youngster Byron Taylor (29), who both put on 133 runs for the sixth wicket partnership, as the ascendancy swung back in Collendina’s favour.

“We were 5/105 at tea, so to put on nearly 200 runs after tea was really good,” Hearps said.

“Everyone really played their role.”

Later in the innings, experienced bowler Jamie Brennan (37 not out) chipped in with some valuable later order runs with an unbeaten knock.

IN OTHER news, Hearps said Collendina needs to change their training culture if they are to play a prominent part in this season’s BPCA A-Grade finals.

Collendina, defending A-Grade premiers, are languishing in ninth place on the A-Grade ladder after one win and two losses this season.

The Cobras were expected to go into the Newcomb clash close to full strength following

their bye in round four, but had six players missing from last season’s A-Grade premiership triumphant over Ocean Grove including the injured Corey Walter.

“We are absolutely devastated with the way some of the players haven’t turned up this season,” Hearps said.

“We need to change the culture, we got away with it last season and two season’s before that.

“There is no way we are

going to drop guys who are part of performing teams to make way for someone who has not trained.”

Collendina Cricket Club president, Leigh Norquay, refused to speculate on what changes needed to be made.

“We’re dealing with it internally,” Norquay said.

MEANWHILE the B-Grade clash between Newcomb and Collendina at Erwin Reserve will be a much lower scoring affair than their A-Grade

counterparts.Winning the toss and

batting first Collendina were dismissed for 172 after 60.1 overs.

Cobra pair Tom Grbac (51) and Des Every (51 not out) were the main stars with the bat.

In reply, Newcomb is 2/21 at stumps after 11 overs.

Collendina opening bowler Christy McElligott, had claimed two vital wickets at the end of play on day one with the figures of 2/13 from six overs.

A BRILLIANT century from Neale ‘Wal’ Walter has helped Collendina to an imposing score of 8/302 from 60 overs in their C-Grade match against Queenscliff on Saturday.

The Cobras won the toss and batted first in the two-day match at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus.

Walter’s innings of 119 was well supported by Mark Johnston (56), Dwayne Johnston (39) and Steve Blackman (34).

ST LEONARDS defeated Collendina by five wickets in their D-Grade one-day match at home at Les Trewin Reserve on Saturday.

Collendina won the toss and batted first and made 8/146 from their 40 overs.

In reply, St Leonards made 5/150 from 36 overs.

Leon Walsh had a good game with both bat and ball for the Cobras after top scoring with 35 runs and then claiming 2/26 from eight overs.

Richie Peteres on his way to a half century on the first day of Cobras A grade v Newcombe. Dan Earley. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY


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Kenneady keeps it comingOCEAN Grove’s Michael Kenneady’s marvellous month of November continues, paving the way for the Grubbers to post a solid total in their two-day match against Barrabool on Saturday.

Kenneady’s superlative innings of 140 guided the Grubbers to a total of 285 on day one in their round five clash.

At stumps Barrabool, who won the toss and elected to field, were 0/19 from six overs after the visitors bowled out the home side in 66 overs.

Barrabool opening bowler James Fisher was doing the bulk of the damage with his figures of 5/91 from 20 overs.

But Kenneady stole the show scoring his third century this month, it follows his brilliant 116 against Drysdale on November 3. He then cracked an unbeaten ton (107 not out) the next day in a Twenty20 match against an Ocean Grove second XI.

Kenneady, currently the leading Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A-Grade run scorer in the two-day format, has amassed 358 runs at an average 71.60 in five innings this season.

Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron said a 135-run partnership stand between Kenneady and Corey Bampfield helped lay the foundations and set up a competitive target for the Bulls run chase this Saturday.

“(Kenneady) is having a sensational little patch, living up to the expectation and most importantly playing to his potential,” Cameron said.

“Corey (Bampfield) and Mick (Kenneady) both

played vital roles, and their partnership netted half our score.

“Solid start and two partnerships were what we looked for and to end up with 285 was satisfying.

“Not disappointed (not) to bat out the overs, told the last three batsman to move things along with the possibility to either add quick runs or get a few overs in at (Barrabool).”

At the top of the order, Grubber opening pair Dean Gills (35) and Corey Roberts (21) shared in a 52-run first wicket partnership stand to get Ocean Grove off to a bright start.

M E A N W H I L E Ocean Grove lost to A-Grade ladder leaders Queenscliff by 52 runs in their round four match at Queenscliff.

The Grubbers were bowled out for 173 on day two in response to Queenscliff ’s first day score of 225.

IN the B-Grade match

between Ocean Grove and Queenscliff at Point Lonsdale Recreation Reserve, the Grubbers are 2/75 in pursuit of the Coutas’ first innings total of 156.

Opening batsman Pat Kuipers (46 not out), who made an unbeaten century in the corresponding round four fixture against Queenscliff to allow his team secure an outright win, remains unbeaten at the crease along with youngster Brad Fendyk (2 not out).

Earlier in the day, Fendyk was in ominous touch with the ball after he claimed 3/17 from 8.3 overs.

AT Shell Road Recreation Reserve, Grubber opener Craig D’Arcy’s innings of 99 helped his side post 8/181 from 60 overs against Barrabool 1 in their C-Grade two-day match.

D’Arcy shared in a 116-run fourth wicket partnership with Steven Bate (31) after Ocean Grove won the toss and

elected to bat first. Brett Gallagher, who

took 3/24 from 12 overs, and Ross Humphreys, who claimed 4/30 from 11 overs, were the pick of the bowlers for Barrabool.

IN D-Grade Ocean Grove 1 lost to Drysdale by four wickets in their one-day match at Connewarre on Saturday.

The Grubbers posted 9/126 from their 40 overs, while in reply Drysdale won with 14 overs to spare after the Hawks scored 6/133 from 26 overs.

M E A N W H I L E Newcomb defeated Ocean Grove 2 by 69 runs in their D-Grade one-day game at Erwin Reserve on Saturday.

Newcomb complied 7/265 from their 40 overs, while in reply Ocean Grove finished at 6/196 after 40 overs.

Grubber batsman David Bate top scored with 54, while teammate Nathan Madden (39) provided good support.

Left: Ocean Grove A grader Corey Roberts made 21 in the first day against Barrabool.

Coach Lucas Cameron goes into bat against Barrabool.

Michael Kenneady.

Dean Gills (35).

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SOUL SURFING

Jemima takes honours in girls surf offTHE Ghanda Girls Surf Off took over a packed Ocean Grove beach on Saturday, with hundreds of beachgoers witnessing the future of female surfing from Victoria.

The event, which focuses on participation and having fun, saw over 60 girls from across the state take to the waves at a packed and scorching hot Ocean Grove Main Beach.

Although participation was key, there were some intense battles between some of the up and coming young female surfers fighting it out for top place in their division.

Local surfer, Jemima Hutchins (Barwon Heads) was solid in her heats placing second in the Under 18s

behind Ruby Campbell (Jan Juc).

However her performance in the Open Womens final was the most impressive.

Hutchins won in convincing fashion scoring a total heat score of 11.50 (out of a possible 20) over Lauren Poor, Ruby Campbell, and Lucy Walsh (Melbourne).

In the Under 15s, Grace Day (Jan Juc) took out her close friend, Rikki Bell-Warren (Bells Beach) in a tight contest. Future star, Piper Harrison, was the dominant force in the under 12s division netting one of the highest single wave totals for the day, an 8.33 for a series of impressive maneuvers all the way the beach.

In other results, Amber Goldsbury (Phillip Island) took out the Over 30 Womens division over Melissa Dart-Harrison (Mt Eliza), Jade Ogilvie (Pt Lonsdale), Michelle Richens (Rye), Aine Murphy and Shayleigh Chapman (Pt Lonsdale).

The event led into the Play it Safe by the Water Surfing for Girls Presented by Oakley and EVO, which was held at Ocean Grove on Sunday.

Seventy girls participated in the water safety and surfing event which featured lessons from Bec Woods. Bec is currently ranked 11 in the world.

Barwon Heads Jemima Hutchins who took out the Open Womens in the Ghanda Girls Surf Off. Picture: Liam Robertson/SurfingVic

ZAC RIPS THROUGH 6 FOR NONESATURDAY November 10 was a history making day for Ocean Grove Cricket Club youngster Zac More, writes Mark Heenan.

The Under 13 junior cricketer, who plays for the Ocean Grove Swans, capped off a remarkable day to claim the figures of 6/2 from six overs, a spell that included four maidens, in a two-day game against Teesdale played at nearby Shelford.

More impressively Zac’s golden spell took place on November 10 after he resumed with the figures of 0/2 from two overs after the first day’s play on

November 3. Zac’s Coach, James Ness, said all

wickets were cleaned bowled with the Teesdale batting line-up forced to face up two hat-trick balls from the Ocean Grove youngster.

“The game was broken up over two Saturdays,” said Ness, who plays B-Grade cricket at Ocean Grove.

“All the wickets were clean bowled, he (Zac) bowled four straight (at the wickets), he got the ball to swing.

“It just sort of happened for him on the day.

“He was certainly the talk of the club when it happened.”

Zac’s heroic bowling efforts went a long way to earning his beloved Swans an incredible win.

The youngster backed it up making 23 not out (retired) with the bat for the Swans.

In the end, Ocean Grove defeated Teesdale in a thriller by one run.

The Swans compiled 9/148 from their 52 overs in a match that was held over two Saturdays, in reply Teesdale were dismissed for 147.

WONDER BOWLER: Zac More.

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Ocean Grove Voice 28 November 2012