Ocean Grove Voice 21 March 2012

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TOWER POWERRESIDENTS in Collendina’s Pembroke Road claim they have the worst reception in Ocean Grove.

One resident vented his frustrations through the Voice.

“I try and watch TV and the digital channels look like snow and the analogue channel has limited visibility but ok sound. So I just alternate between the two. I can’t take it anymore,” he said.

However, relief may be on the way with a Federal Government communications spokeswoman confirming a new digital TV site has been earmarked for Ocean Grove.

The tower referred to as a ‘gap filler’ is expected to be up and running by the third quarter of this year, she said.

Located near the corner of The Terrace and Presidents Avenue the tower will provide stronger digital signals to the Ocean Grove/ Collendina region.

A spokesman for the City of Greater Geelong said the Government did not need a permit for such projects.

Grove resident Roger Berry said he was relieved that the

problem was finally being addressed.

“It has been most stressful and annoying as we watch mostly ABC and SBS and these have always been the weakest signals,” he said.

“We do have a full HD digital TV and the highest gain antenna available atop a 30ft mast which means we are unable to do anything further to improve our situation,” he said.

Mr Berry said the only other alternative was to “move house”, but added that was not an option as he and his wife were both pensioners.

Geelong Council also confirmed that it has been in discussions with TX Australia with a view to building a mast at Collendina Reserve. Council member Jan Farrell said the Collendina Sports Club had been notified and as of yet had raised no objection.

“The actual planning application has yet to be lodged as we are still discussing the details of the infrastructure with regard to using existing or new towers and how that might assist with improvements to lighting for the oval,” she Cllr Farrell.

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Twilight fair pulls in the crowdsOCEAN Grove’s Apple Fair managed to make more than $30,000 for school funds when it was held on a Friday night for the first time last week. Story and pictures pages 14-15.

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grove news

Objectors’ parking and safety fears

Linda’s care and compassion goes on show in Sydney

OCEAN Grove residents have voiced concerns over safety and parking surrounding the $2.2 million retail, office and apartment complex on The Parade.

The current proposal for 81 The Parade provides nine car spaces for the three storey building containing two retail shop fronts, two office spaces and two apartments.

The developers are seeking an exemption of 31 car spaces which has local resident Wendy Cover concerned around future

developments:“It might set a precedent

if you get such a massive exemption for parking,” Mrs Cover said

During a recent council meeting Wendy alongside fellow Ocean Grove residents addressed their concerns the building design has on the safety of passing cars and pedestrians.

“There is currently no setback, so incoming and exiting traffic has little to no visibility,” said Mrs Cover.

“Objectors felt that the developer was trying to

extract too much from the site and that the 3 town houses at the rear should be allocated as parking or at least reduce the number of them for extra parking”, she said.

Leon Eyck the Director for DE atelier architects said they will be working with council as part of the ongoing application process to ensure a satisfactory and successful outcome with regards to the matters raised.

“Any changes that may result from this process will be circulated directly

to the registered parties by council if and when they are submitted,” Mr Eyck said.

“We do not wish to comment further at this stage about the details as we have entered into a process, which included the consultancy meeting that is ongoing, and will address and consider all matter relating to the proposal and we feel it would be unreasonable to pre-empt council’s deliberations at this time,” he said.

Joanne Van Slageren, manager of city

development for Geelong Council said approximately 40 objections have been submitted to council, many of which relate to car parking.

“Objectors attended a recent consultation meeting to discuss their concerns with the city’s planning officers. The application is still being considered and a decision is yet to be made.

“Once the date and time is known for the meeting where a decision will be made, objectors will be advised,” she said.

Cats pass on leadership tips

FORMER World War II pin up girl and local Ocean Grove resident Linda Dodd has been recognised in a Sydney war time exhibition opening on March 31st.

Ninety-year-old Linda received hundreds of fan mail letters from serviceman from Australia, New Zealand, England and America throughout WWII and penned hundreds of letters in return.

A total of 178 of these letters will be on display at the Sydney Museum until September the 9th as part of the Home front: wartime Sydney 1939-45 exhibition.

It began in 1944 when a portrait of Linda taken by renowned Sydney commercial photographer Reg Johnson was entered into the Pix magazine ‘cover girl’ quest.

What followed was a chain of events which launched Linda into an array of fashion modelling jobs for Grace Bros., David Jones, Jantzen swim suits and Lux soaps.

In October of that same year Private WS Conroy on behalf of the 14/32 Australian Infantry battalion stationed in New Guinea wrote a letter to Linda. In it he requested Linda’s consent to be their units elected pin up girl.

“The other units around here are always showing us how lovely their “pin up” girls are. We wanted someone lovely enough to take the wind out of their sails and at last we have found our ideal girl. I am pleased to say this is you,” he said.

Despite her extraordinary story Linda remains apprehensive about publicity, “I don’t like it, I’ve received a lot of publicity over this,” she said.

Linda is still unsure as to whether or not she will make the journey up to Sydney in order to attend the opening, “I’m 90 years old so it will really just depend on whether or not my daughter can come with me,” she said.

WALLINGTON Primary School students had the privilege of gaining some valuable leadership tools from two Geelong AFL footballers earlier this month.

Geelong multiple premiership player Andrew Mackie and new Cats recruit Jed Bews, who hails

from Leopold, conducted a one-hour leadership talk with students on Monday March 5 at Wallington Primary School.

Year 5/6 Co-ordinator Jennifer Marino said both Andrew and Jed did an excellent job of explaining the correlations of being a role model at a football

club and working as a leader at the school.

“The kids responded really well to them,” Marino said.

“Andrew and Jed explained their leadership roles within the football club and how that relates to students being leaders at the school.”

Term I Student Leaders - Emily Benson, Larissa Dixon and Lleyton Woolley with Jed Bews and Andrew Mackie

Linda Dodd with some of the hundreds of letters she received during the Second World War.

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grove news

Farmers MarketTHE ever growing Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market returns to Ocean Grove Park next on Saturday March 24. The market will run from 9am until 1pm and will include fruit, vegetables, cheese, eggs, olive oil, herbs, flowers, chai tea and muesli. Those wishing to hire a stall or to get more information can call market manager Sally Waites on 0418 141208.

Boot saleIt’s on again! Ocean Grove Park’s car boot sale on again on Saturday April 14 from 8.30am to12.30pm. Sites are $15. To book please telephone 52552302

quick news

Charges over theftA STOLEN handbag from Adventure Park on February 25 has resulted in the arrest of a Colac couple. The bag contained a wallet set of car keys and a mobile telephone.The thieves then attended Market Square and Bay City where they allegedly proceeded to amass up to $4,500 in stolen goods from various jewellery stores and EB Games using a stolen Master Card.An investigation by Bellarine Police resulted in a search warrant being executed at a private address in Stodart Street Colac. A 32-year-old male and a 31-year-old female were arrested.Police recovered most of the items allegedly stolen from Adventure Park and the property obtained by deception from the shopping centres.Weapons including knuckle dusters and a police style baton were also recovered as well as small amounts of cannabis and other electrical items suspected to be proceeds of crime, say police.

Chook Shop in Vogue

Praise for young chef

A couple recently included the Piping Hot Chicken Shop for their bridal shoot - and caught the eye of Italian Vogue.Photo: ASH VESALI - www.vesaliphotography.com

THE Piping Hot Chicken Shop has long been in vogue in Ocean Grove and across the Geelong region. But now it really is in vogue – Italian Vogue. A recent post-wedding shoot by Melbourne snapper Ash Vesali took advantage of the Terrace venue’s uniquely nostalgic décor and great light to set up a stylish and contemporary scene composed with the couple and their bridal

party. Ash told the Voice that the idea of using the café-cum-music venue came from the bride and groom Zoe and John who used to live in the town. Ash who trained at the Photography Studies College in Melbourne says he is inspired by the art of fashion and culture. Chicken Shop owner Ben Chudoschnik said: “I think everyone in Ocean Grove has always associated the chicken

shop with class and sophistication! This just proves it on a world stage. Somehow I don’t think

Kate Moss will be in here gorging on Chips and Gravy anytime soon though.”

The Chicken Shop as posted on the Italian Vogue website.

OCEAN Grove students Harrison Gist has had his year 12 ‘Food and Technology’ portfolio accepted into the prestigious ‘Season of excellence: Top designs’ exhibition.

The exhibition at Melbourne Museum later this month will showcase the talents of a select few statewide students.

The 17-year-old Saint Josephs Student portfolio was one of just a dozen chosen from 252 entries.

“My Food Tech teacher posted it in VCAL and I was shortlisted. It’s only

happened once before at our school, about three years ago,” he said.

The portfolio focuses on organic foods and is rightly titled ‘The Organic Flair.’

Harrison said it was about demonstrating how versatile organic produce is.

“I did a lot of research such as going up to the Melbourne Markets and interviewing wholesale organic farmers etc,” he said.

“My teacher helped heaps. She was pretty much there every day

helping me out. It’s just a hobby kind of thing, I don’t really wish to pursue a career in it but it will come in handy when I apply to university,” he said.

Harrison said between

40 and 60 hours was dedicated to the folio, a feat which seemed to pay off.

“The curator said to me that it was one of the best that he had seen, Harrison said.

Harrison Gist and one of his folio dishes.


voice news

Jordan’s gift for grandma

THIRTEEN-year-old Jordan Finlayson said goodbye to her beautiful hair when she shaved her head to raise money and awareness for cancer last week.

The Bellarine Secondary College student was inspired to take part in Shave for a Cure after learning that her own grandma had been diagnosed with the disease.

“She thinks it’s really brave what I’m doing,” said Jordan.

After seeing the world’s greatest shave advertisements on TV Jordan and her older sisters decided that it would be an amazing gesture of support for their grandma who lives in New Zealand.

“They (my sisters) said I should

do it because I’d look the best bald. My older sister Shayna doesn’t think she’d look good because she has a wide head and Courtney said she likes her hair too much so then it was just me,” she said.

So far Jordan, with the help of family and friends, has raised about $715 and is hoping to reach $1,000 by the end of the campaign.

Unsure of how to react as she runs her fingers over her shaved head she said she is sure of one thing, “I’ve got some bandannas and hats all ready.”

If you would like to donate and help Jordan reach her goal you can find her on the World’s Greatest Shave website www.worldgreatestshave.com.

Sally Humphrey about to shave Jordan. Jordan had plenty of support from family and friends when she Shaved for a Cure.


THE Voice is on the hunt for the friendliest street in Ocean Grove.

The campaign coincides with the little publicised 10th annual Neighbour Day taking place on March 25.

The event aims to encourage neighbours to get out and mingle among one another, getting to know thy neighbour through street barbeques, a friendly drink or a simple cuppa.

On the back of this initiative we want to know if you already have a vested interest in those living alongside you. Do you share recipes, weekend gatherings, or the mowing of lawns? Do your kids run wild together; or do you hold

annual street celebrations for holidays?

Have you had several generations grow up in the same house in the same neighbourhood and do you have long lasting friendships? If

you feel that your street embodies all the elements to building a strong community within your neighbourhood let us know. Contact [email protected].

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Who are the best neighbours

Harold from the ficticious Neighbours Ramsay Street was well known for helping others in the street. Do you know neighbours who will regularly help out?

Billy – is the Cat Guard of the Ocean Grove Voice. He lives in old Ocean Grove. Local neighbour Helena found Billy looking after the papers while she was loading her car.

Summer sunrise

Early risers get a chance to savour the Grove at its finest.


grove news

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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Fire spot saves hall from repeat of 80’s loss

Surfside Primary enjoyed a great turn out for Walk to School Day, despite cold drizzely weather last week.

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Award for Sarah

A Welcome launch

Pub to pub via bridge not farOCEAN Grove’s unique pub to pub chase was full of its usual mayhem, skullduggery – and fun – when it was held last week.

The winner of the handicapped run from Barwon Heads Pub to the Ocean Grove Pub _ now in its 28th year, was local Cath Sattler.

Along with most of the others, Cath was kitted out in the Ocean Grove Harriers new Dunes sponsored running shirt.

The Harriers run every Saturday morning from the club rooms (the toilets) at main beach at 7am. They complete a 7.5km run and then retire to the beach café for a catch up.

Meanwhile, Harriers are preparing for the annual Sheepwash Classic will be going ahead on Easter Saturday with a new starting point at the rotunda next to the bridge. There is an 8km run and 4km run/walk.

The Hunt family with five-year-old Josh - the youngest ever place getter.Winner: Cath Sattler.

The unique and spectacular starting mechanism.

Top place-getters in this year’s Pub to Pub.


grove & district cfa

Junior success at champsMANNERIM CFA Juniors had a very successful day competing at the District 7 Rural Fire Brigade Championships.The Mannerim Juniors aged 11- 13 yrs, won a 1st, 2nd, and three 4th placings and collected the overall aggregate for their age group. The Juniors aged 11- 15 years received a 1st, 3rd, 4th and two 5th placing’s . The championships were held at Connewarre on the 4th March 4.

Pictured with their trophies are: back row: Sienna, Isobella, Frances. and front row: Ben, Tayla and Brooke. The group is pictured with their proud coach Jeff Avery.

Thanks IGABARWON Heads CFA has presented the local IGA with a certificate of appreciation for its most recent fundraising donation - the latest in many years of support it has given the local brigade. Brigade Captain Phil Pavey said Barwon Heads IGA had provided a donation to the Barwon Heads Fire Brigade through the IGA’s Community Chest program as well as other regular fundraising assistance. “The local fire brigade appreciate the ongoing support of our local IGA,” said Phil.

Barwon Heads Fire Brigade Captain, Phil Pavey presents a certificate of appreciation to

Jean Cowley, owner of Barwon Heads IGA.


voice news

Breakfast serves up new ideas

Epic peddlers to rest in GroveAN Ocean Grove rest stop will provide a much needed break for a couple cycling from Adelaide to Cairns in the name of charity, writes Jessica Grace.

The English pair, Rachael Wallace-Lower and Tom Denley, will be passing through in order to thank local sponsors Body Torque for their support over the 5,300km distance.

What began as a novice idea to ride the Great Ocean Road escalated into a journey of massive proportions.

“The idea evolved into something a lot more

challenging what would possibly grab people’s attention for long enough to create awareness,” said Racahael.

The Australian Lung foundation, The British Lung foundation and The Macular Disease Society were chosen by the couple due to personal experiences. A close relative of Rachael’s lost her vision at 24 due to Macular disease and she felt something needed to be done.

Donations and more information can be found at www.poms-on-fixies.com/index.

Mark Stone CEO Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI), Business Association president Helen Butteriss and secretary Lin Bell.

Matthew Waterson and Chris Lacy of the Bendigo Bank, with Jason Popelier of WHK and Michael Vines of Vines Lawyers. Ocean Grove Business Association met for breakfast at Club Grove recently. The guest speaker was Victorian VECCI chief Mark Stone. Members also heard about a number of new initiatives planned by the Association. More details in the Chamber column on page 19.

Pack your picnicOCEAN Grove’s second annual Community Showcase Picnic is set for Sunday April 15.

This family fun day will feature 40 community groups as well as wood chopping, a scouts rope bridge, the animal farm, vintage cars and a jumping castle. Bring your picnic, socialise and and have a traditional day in the park. The picnic runs from 11am to 4pm. Entry is free.

Rachael Wallace-Lower and Tom Denley are Grove bound.


TEENAGERS are crying out for mentors to help them navigate what can be the toughest years of their lives.

Adults are being encouraged to offer a little time a week to help on Bellarine Secondary College’s Out There program.

“I expected someone to talk to who would keep my secrets. That’s exactly what I got,” explained 14-year-old Rai Moore.

In recent years “Out

There” and Bellarine Secondary College Staff, have worked together to support young people at the Ocean Grove Campus by coordinating a teen mentor program. The “Road Trip” Mentor Program, invites adults from our local community to link up with a young person from the junior campus and provide regular time to that young person.

Rai’s been linked up with volunteer Patsy Quin from the Wave who offers her

an independent and non-impartial ear and support when requested.

“She listens, and if I want a response she knows when to speak too.”

Mentors and mentees can decide on the type of activity they would like to take part in during the one hour mentoring time. Some students spend time gardening with their mentor, others spend time cooking together, while other just sit and chat. The activity depends on

the people involved in the program. Mentors are asked to make a regular time with the student so they can spend one session together every week.

The ‘Road Trip’ mentor program is a valuable resource and support to many young people at the Bellarine Secondary College Its success and continuance is only possible with the assistance of Volunteer Mentors.

‘Out There’, a local churches youth initiative

working in partnership with B.S.C. and the local community to support young people on the Bellarine Peninsula, is in urgent need of willing community members of any adult age or gender to volunteer as a Mentor for one hour per week.

There are many people within our local community that have so much to offer our younger generation, but may not be aware of the opportunity available to them to have a positive influence on a local young person’s life.

Rai added that other teenagers should take the opportunity for mentoring.

“Do it. It’s fun and if you don’t like it then you don’t have to go. At first I was a bit hesitant, with the thought of a mentor asking counselling type questions. This is completely different.”

Training of mentors is offered by staff from Out There and Bellarine SC. If you think you would like to be come a part of the Road Trip Mentoring Program, please contact: Judith Mitchell of Bellarine SC on 5255 0042 or Tom Rickard of Out There on 0422 232359.

schools

‘Just someone who will listen’

Teenager Rai Moore has gained immensely from her mentor, here she is pictured with Out There community leader Bec Olver.

Cakes, crepes and children signalled the official opening of Ocean Grove Preschool’s new kinder room. Councillor Jan Farrell and Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development Wendy Lovell unveiled the plaque for the $200,000 upgrade commissioned in 2010. Cllr Jan Farrell said the new room would provide space for up to an extra 50 children addressing an increase in demand. “Population growth and increasing birth rates have created a shortage of kinder places in Ocean Grove,” she said. “The extension to the Ocean Grove Preschool

will help address this shortage, plus we’re also planning a Children’s hub on Shell Road, which will include a kinder among other children’s services,” she said.Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville was happy to be there. “I am delighted the works have been completed and the facilities are ready to cater for more local pre-schoolers,” she said.As parents admired the renovations Cllr Farrell said ultimately Ocean Grove will be able to facilitate all children, “Our ultimate goal is for all Ocean Grove kids to able to attend kinder in their town,” she said.

Room to move


apple fair

Evening buzz

Big crowds filled the school fields at Ocean Grove Primary’s evening Apple Fair.

The Apple Fair featured all the regular funfair rides - as well as quality music from the likes of Chris Wilson.


apple fair

BEAUTIFUL weather, fantastic music and sold out food signalled the most successful Apple Fair yet for Ocean Grove Primary.

The first ever twilight event had coordinator Mandy Hunter ‘blown away’ with the results. “We just couldn’t have asked for a better day,” said Mandy.

A total of $30,000 was raised, a result Mandy said was a combination of hard work from the teachers, parents, students and volunteers.

“We’ve had really good feedback so far, it seems to have worked really well,

I’m sure there were some doubters beforehand but everyone is just so happy with the result,” she said.

Mandy said the new time allowed more community involvement.

“I’m sure we were able to involve more people doing it on the Friday night.” she said. “The crowd just never seemed to diminish. They just kept coming through the gates.”

“The music was great. The food sold out. We had

everything together on the top oval which worked for families, not having to chase their kids around the school grounds.

“We are all pretty proud, the teachers were really happy and they were all involved, everyone has a big smile on their face today and we all still got our three day weekend,” she said.

Mandy said big thanks was owing to all involved in getting it up and running.

“The support received for it being on a Friday night particularly from local businesses was great,” she said.

By JESSICA GRACE

boosts fair funds

Local medics, Bad Medicine pumped out everything from Cocaine to the Stones’ Miss You. Youngsters try their hand at more traditional games.


From the Managers DeskIt’s holiday time again. April school holiday program and bookings are now available. Check out what’s on offer, pick up an enrolment form from the centre or download one from our web page. www.oceangrovenc.com

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND EVENTS COMING UP AT OGNC

Crazy Hair Night:Drop In Crew: Come along on Friday the 23rd of March to Drop In with your craziest hair do and a gold coin donation. Prizes for the

craziest hair do! All proceeds go to The Leukaemia Foundation.

National Play Group Week:To celebrate National Playgroup Week all playgroup participants are invited to bring a picnic lunch and your teddy bear along to Ocean Grove Park (Corner

of President’s Ave and Draper St) on Friday the 30th March at 11.15am-12.15pm for a play in the park!

YOUNG ADULTS 11-17 YEARS

Drop In/Youth Group:If you are between the ages of 11 (grade 6) and 17 then this is the group for

you. Come along, bring a friend and be part of the wildest activities on the Bellarine Peninsula. Supervised by qualified youth workers with sympathetic ears and the knowledge to guide and support young people through these difficult teen years. Nicki, Adam, Jason, Stacy & AJ can’t wait

to see you there!Friday’s 6pm-9pm, during school termCost: $5.00 per week in house activities, external excursions approx. $15

TERM 1 ACTIVITIES:23rd MarchSleepover at OGNCCrazy Hair Night30th MarchExcursion – Gymnastics

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THIS picture of a 1967 Ocean Grove women’s football team could jog a few memories of the early days in Grubbers history.

As reported last edition, Grove are preparing to celebrate 50 years of independent Aussie rules after breaking away from

Barwon Heads. Pictured are the wives,

girl friends and daughters of players who pulled on the old purple and gold jumpers for a one-off match at the Memorial Ground in 1967.

Coach and captain for the day Janice McDonald said she couldn’t remember who

they played but she thought they won.

“It was a social football day,” she said. “We borrowed the jumpers from one of the younger sides. Our team was mainly kids, still at school. Only two of us were married.

“It was a full game, we

took it pretty seriously.”Janice explained that in

those days there wasn’t a netball side at the club and women and girls would sit on the bonnets of the cars and cheer for the boys.

“There was nothing for the girls to do then. But it was very family orientated,

and very social. After the matches on a Saturday we would socialise at people’s homes. We took turns in hosting.”

Do you have any early Grove stories or photographs? Please contact [email protected] or call 5255 3233.

Back row: J Le Maistre, J Wilson, G Thomas, J Ververs, S Olive, E Gorman, V Nichols, M Perrett, H Tribe and A Kurbienko. Front row: L Hose, S Nichols, M Mueller, J McDonald (Coach), W Taylor and R Kiddle.

Grubbers ladies, 1967


business news

THE Ocean Grove Business Association held its first breakfast meeting for 2012 on Wednesday 7th March at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club with 40 members and guests attending.

Special guest speaker was Mark Stone CEO Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI).

President Helen Butteriss welcomed everybody and gave a brief overview of the aims of OGBA for 2012. These include developing a business directory in

conjunction with Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House, introducing the Business Expansion and Retention Program (BEAR), creating an events calendar, further development of our website, and aiming to increase our membership base.

A short DVD was shown about Benalla Rural City who had adopted the BEAR Program and how they identified problems within the city and then worked together to fix these problems.

President Helen then introduced Mark Stone who outlined his background of having owned hotels and cafes, and being involved in many rural areas dealing

with parks and gardens.Mr Stone, apart from

being CEO VECCI, is also involved with, among many roles, Tourism Australia, Blue Ribbon Day, and is an Australia Day Ambassador.

VECCI, in working for its members, has a strong advocacy and policy team who lobby all levels of government, have a legal team to help with Fair Work Australia, is involved with tourism, regional development, unemployment, as is occurring with Alcoa and Ford, and concerned with reduced consumer and business confidence caused by government policies like the carbon tax.

VECCI is also a big supporter of future

development at Avalon Airport, and recently helped with expansion and redevelopment of Queenscliff Harbour.

Mr Stone thought that Victoria was still in fairly good shape despite unemployment figures of 5.1%. VECCI also helped in the introduction of 22,000 apprentices last year. Figures show that there are some 500,000 businesses in Victoria.

Membership fees to VECCI are based on a ratio of employee numbers, and a new “joining pack” will be introduced as from 1st July 2012, with a more attractive pricing structure.

The next monthly meeting will be held on Thursday 5th April, 6pm

at Ocean Grove Bowling Club, all traders welcome.

The next breakfast meeting will be held on Wednesday 2nd May 7:30am at Ocean Grove Bowling Club with a proposal to have Roger Grant CEO Geelong Otway Tourism as guest speaker.

We encourage all traders to set aside this date in their diaries, as we all know how important tourism is not only in peak times, but for the rest of the year as well.OGBA contactsPresident Helen Butteriss 5255 5077Secretary Lin Bell 5251 5899

sn’t it great to do business in Ocean Grove

Aged care team awardsOCEAN Grove’s house prices are holding fi rm and sales are steady despite large percentage reversals in other towns




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Award for Sarah

A Welcome launch

TLC Aged Care’s home, Homestead Estate in Wallington has been part of the local community for many years. Over the past three of it’s twenty year history, TLC has acknowledged it’s long standing employees from all of its homes at their Annual ‘Years of Service’ Award ceremony. This year’s celebration was held at Leonda, in Hawthorn. At this year’s ceremony 17 staff members from the Wallington home received their ‘Years of Service’ awards.


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Parking a problem? Do you think parking is a problem in Ocean Grove? Yes… what should they do about it? No… Why not? What is your solution to easy parking? Jessica Grace reports.

Adrian Dooley, 44, truck driver, Boronia“Out of my experiences, no but it doesn’t really worry me. We’re truckers.”

Andy Hallam, 41, Ocean Grove teacher“No, I love how it’s no paid parking. I think it’s fantastic and when it’s too busy I just ride my bike. We could do with more bike lanes though.”

Jaqui Hughes, 66, retail, Torquay“Yes we need longer car parks than two hours. Retailers have to park way past the park so it’s not always easy.”

Tanya McCocsker, 41, full time mum“Yes especially in the summer time. I really struggle to get a park and I’ve noticed now on weekends it’s also getting harder. Sometimes when it’s like that I tend to leave shopping or do it another time.”

Joel Reeves, 43, bricklayer, Ocean Grove“Only during the holidays period I have difficulty. I just keep lapping around or park underground at Target.”

Paul Dale, 42, BDM Taylors Lake“Unfortunately I’m not a local but the times I have come here there’s never been any problem.”


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NATURE Watch this week concerns the Red-Capped Plover. There are several species of Plovers found around the Bellarine Peninsula.

The most common is the infamous Masked Plover (Lapwing). The Hooded Plover is a vulnerable species that can be seen on Collendina Beach.

I have seen Red-Capped Plovers at Point Lonsdale and at Black Rocks Beach near Breamlea.

The adult male Red-Capped Plover has a bright reddish chestnut crown (the centre of the crown can be grey brown) and nape. There is a black band running down from the chestnut nape to the sides of the breast and a black line from the bill through and past the eye. The legs and bill

are black. In flight there is a clear white wing bar and white outer tail. The female is duller in colour, missing the dark breast patches. The Plovers grow to a length of 14-16 cms.

Young birds are similar but paler than the adults. Other names for this species are Red-capped Dotterel, Red-Necked Dotterel and Sand Lark.

The Red-Capped Plover is widespread throughout Australia wetlands, estuaries, mudflats, sandflats and coastal areas. They have also been seen in inland areas where there are wetlands with bare ground.

Movements are poorly known, but it may move between the coast and inland wetlands.

The Red-Capped Plover forages

for food such as molluscs, small crustaceans and vegetation, in its habitat.

The nest site of the Red-Capped Plover is a shallow scrape on a beach or stony area, nearly always close to water. Sometimes the nest is protected by a small plant or some rubbish. The eggs are usually well camouflaged.

There is a Red-Capped Plover nesting on the beach at Lake Victoria at the moment, and the nest is right out in the open, and the female Plover looks so vulnerable.

Both parents share the nest duties and if the nest is threatened, the Red-Capped Plovers will try several distraction methods, including feigning injury by dragging a wing to lead predators

away. When I came across the family

of Red-Capped Plovers in the picture, the parents went one way along the beach to distract me, and the chick went the other way, quite a distance from the parents. I thought one of them at least would have stayed with the chick, but their strategy was to lead me away from it. I ventured back a few days later and all three chicks were still alive, so the parents are doing an A1 job of looking after the youngsters!

The Duck Shooting season starts this weekend. Vale the beautiful ducks.BellBOCA has an outing to the Werribee Treatment plant on the March 18. If you are interested in attending please ring Neil Hickman on 5255 2724.

By Jennifer Carr.

Red caps of the bird world

Red-Capped Plover on the Bellarine.


Don’t hurry the Murray“Neil Murray was the whitefella in the Warumpi Band, the first Aboriginal band to sing rock’n’roll in an Aboriginal language,” wrote Tim Flanagan last year.

“The photographs of their tours through northern Australia in the 1980s open your eyes to another Australia, one in which Aboriginal people are confident and full of laughter and there’s this young red-haired whitefella from western Victoria in the middle of them, partying on.”

Neil Murray has become one of Australia’s most respected and influential singer/songwriters and has enjoyed a solo career since 1989, releasing 11 solo albums along the way.

Murray’s song writing is diverse- from the rollicking

Good Light in Broome, to the environmental urgency of Burning Land to the prayerful Native Born, the roots groove of Long Grass Band, the endurance of love in Over the Moon, the journeyman monologues of Lights of Hay and Where my people go, the reflection on mortality in High On a Hill, and the contemplation of place in Burrumbeep Hill and Tjapwurrung Country. His work collectively describes an inner landscape to the heart of the nation - a journey which has done much to deepen and strengthen Australia’s contemporary musical heritage.

Murray returns to the Piping Hot Chicken Shop on Friday March 30, this time teaming up with local Sarah Carroll. Entry is $20.


Mobbsy’s

Muso Corner

Whenever Denis Crake saunters up to the microphone you can feel the anticipation in the air. Denis is without a doubt one of the finest blues singers I have ever heard. The feel, the phrasing, the whole blues thing, it just oozes when Denis is on the mic, and he plays just up the street ! If you ever get a chance to see him perform at the Open Mics around town, or showcase gigs either solo, with his various muso mates, or with the acclaimed Wag The Dog – do it. Everytime I see Denis play I can’t help but shake his hand afterwards and thank him. I get such a kick of his style, it takes me and my peeps to a special place. Yes, as you have guessed, I am a massive, Denis Crake fan, and Im sure you will be too. Let’s learn more about the man I secretly call the ‘King’.When did you realise you could sing?Around 17 and then sang in groups in Perth for about 6 years. Mainly with Dave Hole. (You tube him. He has become internationally known with his slide guitar style) Gave it away for 35 years to do other (more mundane) things. Was walking past Jon Willards open mic in Barwon Heads about six or seven years ago and gave it another try. Better now than I was then. Amazing what additional years do to blues.What are your fave songs to sing?Favourite songs are probably slow blues. You can just let them take you where they want to go.How long have you been in the OG?Retired to BH 8 years ago. Am amazed at the quality of local talent.

Where else have you lived?From Perth originally. Melb,Adelaide, Sydney, Albury. Moved around in employmentWhen did the music bug bite you?-Always loved music. Blessed with parents who always had the music on. Mother very good jazz voice. Always felt the notes inside. When other people were listening to the Beatles and the Hollies we were listening to Manfred Man, Animals, Yardbirds, John Mayall,etc. Then came Jimi, Paul Butterfield and like. Before that was fortunate to have a mate who was into the Delta/Chicargo bluesmen so was listening to Howling Wolf, Lightening Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, etc, very early on.Is it true you are learning guitar, how are you finding it?Fiddling with guitar. Have realised not enough hours left in my life to become proficient. But really enjoy exploring the fretboard. Now have a much better appreciation for those who really can play the damn things.As you know I am a huge fan of yours Denis, have you thought about doing any recording?Minimal recording. Don’t like hearing my voice back.Do you remember the first gig you saw?First gig I saw was Gene Pitney and Roy Orbison. Second gig, Rolling Stones with a number of other British bands. I think they played about six songs. Third gig, best I’ve ever seen - Bob Dylan. First half solo and acoustic. Second half with the Band. Unbelievable

sound with the big Hammond organ and piano. Robbie Robertson on guitar. So far in front of the British bands at the time.Do you remember when you first sang in front of an audience?In front of first audience at 17.What is it about the blues that makes it timeless?Don’t know. I think it might be that the style is full of “hooks”. You just can’t stop it from getting inside you. You would know there is just an immediate connection. For some people it can be boring. I’ve never found it that way.Is the harmonica a hard instrument to play?I really just fiddle with the harp as well. I should spend more time on it, particularly in using it more as a rhythm instrument. I’ve never found it that hard. I think that you just need to listen to as many of the great harp players as you can to get a feel for how they play and then try to get the same feel, not necessarily the same sound.Learn to bend the notes both ways. The good thing about the harp is that you don’t have too many notes to stuff up and will mostly be in tune when you’re playing with others.Who are your fave local musicians?Locals. Love the playing of Jon Willard. Very unique guitarist. Julian Cornish, who plays in Wag The Dog is also a very good guitarist. Kevin Pastiche for his wonderful enthusiasm and playing. Chris Wilson needs no explanation.Your fave meal is …?Japanese.

Mobbs meets Denis Crake

BackchatSnipper’s

OVER the weekend it came to my attention that a group of people are planning to plaster Ocean Grove with posters.

The name of the “operation” is Cover the Night Ocean Grove. Their intent is good – they wish to make the public aware of a cause that they feel needs highlighting.

Their cause is Kony 2012 – the latest video that has gone viral. Kony 2012 is a half-hour documentary that is reaching a global audience via online media and is based on Joseph Kony, a Ugandan warlord responsible for the enslavement of more than 30,000 children. Not everyone is trusting of the video and many are wondering whether social media is the appropriate way to fund-raise, along with requests for people to research the facts before signing up to the cause.

Unfortunately, as a resident of Ocean Grove, I have great misgivings on the way these kids are going about it. Their aim is to plaster posters all over Ocean Grove and they have Bellarine High School, the Ocean Grove Marketplace, the centre of town and various other areas earmarked. They have set a date and time, but are promoting the fact that they must do this after dark so they are not seen. This obviously indicates

that they know what they are doing is not going to go down well with the police or the public.

The amount of litter after the event will be awful and I, as a resident of Ocean Grove, will certainly not be endeared to their cause.

I think that it is fantastic that these people have taken up a cause and that they want to change the world. Good on them and I am 100% behind them. Surely though, they could think of an alternate way to do this? There is so much talent amongst them – musically, artistically, academically. Could they not use that untapped potential and instead of just randomly causing havoc, put their heads together and come up with something that would raise awareness in a positive way? Have fundraisers, lobby companies that use Ugandan products, work with their schools to raise awareness, protest (legally) . . .

How sad would it be if these wanna-change-the-world teenagers were slammed after the event as

no-hoping, vandalising thug teenagers when actually there is potentially a wonderful group of people who could help change the world, if they put their minds to it. You guys have brains – use them!

Kony 2012 - correctly denounces attrocities carried out by and on behalf of Joseph Kony in Uganda. But the question is, will littering Ocean Grove stop him?


THE Spud Fest returns to the Potato Shed on Saturday 24 March with a massive line up of 22 bands over two stages.

The all ages drug and alcohol free event is run by Bellarine youth event organisers Crash Course Productions and supported by the City of Greater Geelong. Doors open at 12 noon and bands will play through until 10pm.

Coming off the back off their 2011 critically acclaimed release “Discoveries” Northlane will headline the main stage along with fellow Sydney based band The Bride. They will be supported by 10 other bands.

Ocean Grove and Bellarine performers include Hannah Stolz, Cat Sanzaro, Jordon Nelson, Alister Turrill and Violent Colours (made up of some of the Rustys).

This year’s event sees the introduction of full acoustic stage running alongside the main stage. The acoustic stage will be headlined by For Our Hero and Apart From This with nine other local bands.

For Our Hero are one of the Cinderella stories

of the Australian music scene. They are a six-piece pop/rock independent Melbourne band who have been touring with top-40 artists such as Short Stack. Apart From This will perform an acoustic set as well as a set on the main stage. They have been working hard to establish themselves as one of the real up and coming forces in the ever growing Australian pop punk scene. The other local acoustic acts include Hannah Stolz, Kyle Taylor

and Violent Colours.“Once again Crash

Course Productions has done a fantastic job in lining up the bands, including plenty of local talent, for this all ages gig.” City of Greater Geelong Cr Jan Farrell said.

“Spud Fest is now in its fifth year and has become one of the leading youth events on the Bellarine. The City is pleased to get behind it again.”

This year at Spud Fest $1 from every ticket sold will be

donated to The Australian Orangutan Project. This is a not-for-profit organisation, supporting orangutan conservation, rainforest protection, local community partnerships and the rehabilitation and reintroduction of displaced orangutans back to the wild, in order to save the two orangutan species from extinction.

Band merchandise will be available and other activities on the day including temporary tattoos, arcade

games, photobooth, raffle and other stalls.

Tickets are $15 (pre sale) plus booking fee at the Potato shed or through Oztix or $20 at the door.

Crash Course Productions is a group of young people that organise events at the Potato Shed. They have been running an average of six events every year providing entertainment opportunities for young people and a chance for local bands to perform.

Eleven band set to rock Shed

Talented local musician Alister Turrill will be performing at this year’s Spud Fest.


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, NEW MEETING TIME 2pm at St Peter’s Church 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.

Clubs meet

music/live events• Tuesday March 27 at 7pm free health seminar by Step into Life: Guest speakers Felicity Dales from Avanti Plus, Sarah Valentine from Bellarine Business Women and Barb Vallance from Point Lonsdale Physiotherapy and Spinal clinic contact Penny on 0403896104 or [email protected]• Piping Hot Chicken Shop. Phone 5255 1566.- Friday March 30, 8pm: Neil Murray and Sarah Carroll. - Friday April 6, 8pm: Scion Pirates residency.- Friday April 13, 8pm. The Hornets.• Ocean Grove Hotel. 175 Bonnyvale Road. Phone 5255 1122.Sunday Session from 3pm – Off the Hook• 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. • Saturday March 24 Bar Deli Café Making waves open mike with special guests Ocean Groovers a saxophone trio

• April 1 Open Mic for Youth U/18 with Jill Meehan first Sunday of the month Barwon heads bistro. All young performers welcome/ soloists/ dancers/ bands. Phone 0431 606 476 to get on the program. • Ocean Grove Toy Library Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way The Parks EstateOpen to All families and Grandparents on the Bellarine. Borrow from a huge range of quality, fund and educational toys for children 6 months to 6 years. Saturday 10-11 am Tuesday 7.30- 830pm www.oceangrovetoylibrary.org.au• Potato Shed, 41 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale. Phone: 5251 1998-- Shellie’s Story. Performance and workshop with award-winning Aboriginal singer/songwriter, Shellie Morris. Monday April 16, 11am. Students $14.*Queenscliff- Point Lonsdale Uniting Church. Crn Hesse & Stokes streets, Queenscliff. http://www.unitingqueenscliff.org.au - Wednesday March 28. A Good Word, Padraig O Tuama. 2-5.30pm- Jesus and the Sea workshop participation. 7-8pm – Contemplative Space & Poetry Performance. $20, supper included. • Barwon Heads Film Society.

Barwon Heads Community Hall, Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads. Last Thursday of the month, February to November. Film starts 7.45pm. Phone 5254 1139- Thursday March 29: The Life and Death of Peter Sellers.- Thursday April 26: The Salt of Life.get active • Ocean Grove Calisthenics. Classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone 0438 055 679. • Disabled Surfers Association- Let’s Go Surfing Day. Sunday March 25. Ocean Grove Main Beach Surf Club. $20 for non-members, BBQ lunch provided. Phone 0418 575 880*Barwon Heads Bowling Club, crn Geelong Road and Sheepwash Road. Twilight Crackerjack nights. Friday evenings 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.• Life Activities Club Geelong Inc weekly Tea Dance every Thursday afternoon 2:30-4.30pm Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Road, Belmont. $5, all welcome. Enquiries 5251 3529.* Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920green thumb• Biodiversity in YOUR backyard. Session 1- Fauna. Presentations from people on the Bellarine who are connecting and protecting our local wildlife. Wednesday March 28, 7-9.30pm supper provided. Phone 0417 231 853.• Saturday day March 24 Ocean Grove Community Garden open committee meeting 108 The Parade 11am *bring a rug to sit down food/wine• Leura Park Estate – Sensational wines and food available. Live music every Sunday 12.30 to 4.30pm. 1400 Portarlington Road, Drysdale, phone 5253 3180.• McGlashan’s Wallington Estate – New release wines, gourmet platters and classic car display, open weekends and public

holidays 11am to 5pm. 225 Swan Bay Road, Wallington. Phone 5250 5760markets &fairs• Sunday April 8 – Point Lonsdale Market. 9am to 2pm. Point Lonsdale Primary School.• Saturday March 24- Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market. 9am to 1pm. Ocean Grove Park, Presidents Avenue.• Sunday April 15th– Drysdale Community Market. 9.30am to 1.30pm. Drysdale Recreation Reserve. March 25th– Portarlington Community Market. 9am to 2pm, Parkes Hall, Newcombe Street, Portarlington• Saturday March 31– Barwon Heads Market. 9am to 1pm, Barwon Heads Community Hall, Hitchcock Avenue.• Sunday April 1 - Ocean Grove Community Market. 9am to 1pm. Kingston Park, Ocean Grove.

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grove sport

Grove junior golf penant

Grovers in the thick of first Port’ pro-am event

PICTURED left is the Ocean Grove team prior to playing in the final of the junior pennant at 13th Beach.Ocean Grove had gone through the season undeafeted

but unfortuately were beaten in the final 3 & 2, played at Lonsdale Golf Club in early March.

Pictured left are: Lachlan Smith; David Smith (Manager & Mentor); Spencer Davies; Tyron Cover (Captain) Toby Walker and Riley Siketa.

THE first ever Barwon Cleaning Supplies Portarlington Pro-Am was held earlier this month.

The Port’ course was turned out in perfect condition with the Santa Ana couch fairways a treat to play off and the fast true putting surfaces a test for all the players.

The hot scoring by two local Bellarine players in the morning field reflected the condition of the course with both Brad Lamb and rookie professional Deyen Lawson shooting six under par 66 to set a tough bench mark for the afternoon field to catch.

Flying the flag for Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads were Leigh Keast, Chris Niven, Michael McKeon and Grant Seamer (also pictured right in action).

Wayne Dixon of sponsor Barwon Cleaning Supplies, Jenny Edmonson, Jenny McKeon and Miller Gelice.


ACCOMMODATIONBarwon Grove Holiday Rentals 0412 102145Bells By The Beach Holiday House 0403 221737 Big 4 Bellarine Holiday Park 5251 5744Portarlington Beach Motel 5259 3801

AGED CARESeaviews Manor 5256 2866TLC Aged Care 5250 1188

ANTENNASAble Antenna Service 5253 1680 Lonsdale Antennas 0410 580 255Point Lonsdale Television 0411 490430

ARCHITECTSCollier and Reid Architects 5255 1811de Atelier Architects 5255 3378

ART GALLERIESAsiz Art Gallery & Studio 0402 317531Direct Carving Sculpture Workshop 0419 006959

AUDIO EQUIPMENT & REPAIRSBellarine Audio 5256 3732

AUTOMOTIVEAndersons Auto Care 5255 3884 Bellarine Auto Services 5253 1644Drysdale Smash Repairs 5251 2322Gardiner Automotive 5255 5380Ocean Grove Automotive (RACV) 5255 1050Parts 4 Automotive 5256 3210Peninsula Collision Repairs 5256 3240Sheen Panel Service 5256 3183

BABY AND CHILDGeelong Nannies 0439 971487Let Em Loose 5256 3200Sandi’s Spot 5255 2943

BANKSANZ 5255 5760 Bendigo Bank 5255 4866NAB 5255 0700Westpac 5255 0377

BEAUTY SALONSBeauty by Sarah 0439 306157Blue Bay Beauty 0412 213400Dream Spa & Beauty Studio 5255 3111Hydrate Beauty 0411 240 564Jans Colour Analysis Service 0412 813845Mermaids Unisex Beauty Salon 5255 5844Salon Grove 0408 172062The Smooth Spot 0431 196007

BINS, SKIPS, WASTE REMOVALArmstrong Creek Skip Bins 0406 569251

BOWLING CLUBSClub Grove 5255 1540

BRICKLAYINGGlenn Skipper Bricklaying 0438 442519

BRIDAL WEAR DESIGNERIsabella Design 5255 2034

BUILDING DESIGNERSLe Maistre 5255 1309Michael Higgins Building Design 5255 3355

BUILDERS & NEW HOMESBeechmore Building Solutions 5250 4638Coastyle Building Solutions 0418 332081Duncan Pascoe Builders 0417 524143Geelong Homes 5222 5522Heyward Constructions 0412 121906Hotondo Homes 5255 3556Howard Hughes Builder 0418 320967Taragin Homes 5258 1225

BUTCHERSOcean Grove Quality Butchers 5255 1471Pretty’s Prime Cuts 5256 2720

CAKE DECORATORSWedding & Special Occasions Cakes 5255 5947

CARPENTRY/MAINTENANCEBellarine Landscapes & Carpentry 0432 805432Dream Maker Constructions 0409 700229Moore Carpentry & Bld Maint 0411 061556

CARPET CLEANINGCarpet Cleaners Geelong 0414 408528Graham Coates Carpet Cleaning Service 0408 526997Stanley Steamer Carpet Cleaners 0428 520525

CARPET SUPPLIED/LAYING/REPAIRSKim Brasier’s Carpet Services 0418 376820

CATERING Bar Deli on the Run 5255 1832Bellarine Catering 5256 2657

CHIMNEY SWEEPS A1 Chimney Sweep 0426 897479

CLEANING SERVICES Bellarine Cleaning & Provisioning 0402 607262Bizzy Barker 0414 583708Mazza’s Way-to-Clean 0418 429 438Mojo’s Cleaning Services 0432 505692

COMMUNITY GROUPSVinnies 5256 2050

COMPUTER SALES & REPAIRSBITS IT Services 0411 416 384SeeCureIT Onsite Repairs 0413 967 051Shah’s Computer World/Fahim 0401 560 763

CONCRETINGCreecys Concreting 0414 525392

CONVEYANCINGSargeants Conveyancing 5221 7411Surfside Conveyancing 5255 5556Vines Conveyancing 5255 4480

DELICATESSENThe Olive Pit 5255 1511

DEMOLITIONMelbourne Demolitions VIC 0422 564 878

DENTISTSDr Alastair McCallum 5255 2584Ocean Grove Dental Clinic 5255 5282

DISABILITY EQUIPMENTGeelong Wheelchairs 5244 0844Scoot Mobility Scooters 0427 313771

DRESSMAKINGAlterations and Repairs 5256 1633

ELECTRICIANSBrendon Brice Electrical 0416 165855Craig Stevens Electrical Contr’s 0412 518400I&S Ransom Electrical 0418 336670Modern Spark 0419 888277Oaten Electrical 0402 637781

ENGINEERINGLaker Engineering 5258 1777Ocean Grove Engineering 5255 5922

ENGRAVINGIan Pattison Jewellers 5255 2019

ENTERTAINMENT/MUSICHaze Music Booking Agents www.hazemusic.com.au

FENCINGBellarine Timber & Fencing 0413 580990Jim’s Fencing 131 546Just Paling Fences 0407 694422Know A Fence 0409 222112Portarlington Fencing 0416 206696

FINANCIAL SERVICESCoastal Business Services 0418 188847Core Financial Planning 5255 9555Lighthouse Business Services 0407 835256 Roche Accounting 5256 2764WHK Accountants 5255 5077

FLOORINGDrysdale Carpet Court 5253 1855Tile Boutique 5255 2212Sand-It Floor Sanding & Polishing 0409 359667

FLORISTSBeachside Blooms 5255 3030Divine Boutique - Queenscliff 5258 4170

FUNERAL DIRECTORSBellarine Memories 5255 5500Tuckers Funeral & Bereavement Service 5221 4788

GARAGESGreater Geelong Garages 0414 607453Grove Roller Doors 0438 231799

GARDEN & HOME MAINTENANCEBellarine Black Diamond Garden Service 0429 990850Blooming Branches 0411 181027Creecy’s Excavating 0414 525392Hey Mr Mowing Man 0420 205 572Lasty’s Property Maintenance & Renovations 0409 955768Ruby’s Mowing Ocean Grove 0419 583154

GLAZIERSFrenchy’s Coastal Glazing 0448 541221

GOLF CLUBS13th Beach Public Driving range 5254 2622Lonsdale Golf Club 5258 1955Ocean Grove Golf Club 5256 2795Portarlington Golf Club 5259 2492Smith Attrill Golf Academy 5254 2622

HAIR DRESSERSBoo Hairdressing 5259 3356Coastal Cutz 5255 3360Ivy Hair Creations Hair on Harbour 5258 4764Ocean Rouge 5255 3955

HAIR DRESSERS (continued)Salon Moshka 5255 4443Salon Sojourn 5255 3779Salon Utopia 5256 2282Take Two Design in Hair 5258 3451

HEALTH & FITNESSContours 5255 3475Jikishin Ju-jitsu Ocean Grove 0438 019991Ocean View Health Club 5255 2572Step into Life 0403 896104

HEALTH & WELLBEING13th Beach Osteopathy 5254 2668A Touch of Class Remedial Massage 5255 5137Bellarine Podiatry 5256 2019Bellarine Remedial & Sports Massage 0417 331694Epic Health Medical Clinic 5256 2500Geelong Physiotherapy Ocean Grove 5255 5755Just Being Centre for Self 0405 134 223 OG Chinese Medicine 0432 961910OG Remedial Massage Centre 5255 3358Ocean View Massage 0414 893719Seaside Serenity 0403 956900The Weight Works - Weight Loss 5250 1015Total Martial Arts 0422 534821Waurn Ponds Hearing Clinic 5245 7940

HIREOcean Grove Hire 5255 1344

HOME LOANSSmartline Mortgage Brokers 0418 384104

HOMEWARES & GIFTSMoss Grotto Homewares 5254 2277The Red Pidgeon 5254 1840

HOTELSBarwon Heads Hotel 5254 2201Drysdale Hotel 5251 2301

INTERNET CAFESPiping Hot Chicken Shop 5255 1566

IRONING SERVICESGreen Steam 0434 489724Sunrise Ironing 0424 051735

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A touch of cool weather running

INSPIRATIONAL local marathon runner Andy Sattler has comfortably returned to his home surrounds after a whirlwind trip to Asia last month to compete in the Japan Marathon.

The 45-year-old took part in the 42km Japan Marathon held in Osaka and finished in a time of three hours and 25 minutes on February 19.

Sattler qualified for the event after being the first male from the Geelong region to cross the line at last year’s Great Ocean Road marathon, finishing in 19th place overall.

“The temperature at the marathon over in Osaka was six degrees,” Sattler said who

stayed in Japan for six days. “So it was a shock to the system going

from warm weather here in Australia to Japan.

“Though it was cold, the sun was out so the running conditions were quite good.”

In his first trip to Asia, Sattler said he had an amazing time on his Japanese adventures despite the language barriers.

“There was not too much of a culture shock, they treat you as one of their own, the Japanese were respectful,” he said.

Outside of his running, Sattler runs a massage therapy business called A Touch of Class in Ocean Grove, specialising in stress and pain relief and injury prevention/rehab.

Groms at Snapper RocksTHIRTEENTH Beach Boardrider groms Tom and Billy Harrison meet some of their surfing idols during the recent Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast earlier this month.

The Quiksilver Pro is event one on the ASP World Tour held at the world famous superbank Snapper Rocks.

Tom and Billy were lucky enough to catch up with tour professionals Tanner and Patrick Gudauskas at the Gold Coast Airport.

Father Steve said it was a real thrill for the boys to meet the Gudauskas brothers who are

from Hawaii on their trip to the Gold Coast.

Patrick competed in this year’s main event at the Quiksilver Pro and was eliminated in the second round by the Gold Coast’s Josh Kerr.

“They (Gudauskas) were really nice and they came and had a chat and were talking about coming down to Bells Beach for the Easter period,” Steve said.

The Rip Curl Pro, stop two on the ASP World Tour, will run at Bells Beach from April 3 to April 14.

By Mark Heenan at Snapper Rocks.

THIRTEENTH Beach groms Tom and Billy Harrison at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast.

BASS Strait Stand Up Paddle Club (Bass SUP) held round 1 of their club surfing competitions for 2012 earlier this month.

Local stand up paddle surfers along with members from Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula battled it out in clean 2 foot surf at Ocean Grove in Bass SUP’s first ‘heat format’ competition.

Torquay’s Matt Lumley topped the table with his high speed power turns and tail slide to 360’s, while Point Lonsdale’s Graham Briggs and Ant Stephens pushed him all the way with strong second and third places respectively. Jan Juc’s John Pyburne rounded out the “A” final.

In a system which meant all competitors

surfed twice, aiming to be inclusive and encouraging to all skill levels, heat one scores seeded surfers against others with comparative scores for their relative second heat/final.

The “B” level final was just as impressive, with Barwon Heads’ Tom White (1st), Rye’s Leon Blachos and Blackrock’s Michael Jenkins all performing at a level which could have seen them in the “A” final. While the surfing level in the “C” final may not have been as radical, it was made up for by the stoked smiles on their faces.

For full results and more information on Bass Strait Stand Up Paddle Club see their blog at www.basssup.blogspot.com. Matt Lumley on his way to winning the first round of the Bass Strait SUP series.


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Joint captains for GroveNEWLY elected Ocean Grove Football Club co-captains Pete Corredig and Rowan O’Callaghan know they have big shoes to fill after the retirement of legendary skipper James Dalton, writes Mark Heenan.

Dalton, 32, who captained the Grubbers from 2006 until 2011, is a five-time best and fairest winner and four-time premiership player with Grove.

Corredig said it was a massive thrill to get a phone call from coach Cameron McGregor to find out he and O’Callaghan would lead the Grubbers in 2012.

Corredig, 24, a leading power forward in his first year with the Grubbers last season, was vice-captain of Keilor Park who play in the Essendon District Football League in ‘09 and ‘10.

Prior to joining Keilor Park he was a part of the leadership group at the Yarraville Football Club in the Western District Football League.

“Yes he (Dalton) has left quite a big mark on the club, I supposed that is why Cameron (McGregor) has gone for two captains this year,” Corredig said.

“I guess (initially) I didn’t aspire to be captain, it is something when Cam asked do you want to be captain?

“I sort of thought of course I do.“It is a big step up for me I have never

captained a club before. “I guess you look up to people like that

and try to take little pieces from what they do and use to your advantage to make yourself a better player.”

The former Strathmore Football Club

junior said he was looking forward to joining forces with O’Callaghan and bouncing off his valuable leadership experiences.

O’Callaghan is a former senior playing captain and coach with the Woorineen Football Club who play in the Central Murray Football League and last season he was playing assistant coach at the Grubbers.

“When I heard Cam wanted to make us (Rowan and I) co-captains I was rapt, I think he, Rowan, will be a really big benefit for the team and the club,” he said.

Ocean Grove coach Cameron McGregor said while Dalton’s presence will leave a gaping hole, he believes co-captains O’Callaghan and Corredig will help the club push forward and chase that elusive BFL premiership in 2012.

“Jimmy (Dalton) was an inspirational leader on and off the field, I think it is a sign and a balance of an experienced and older player (with O’Callaghan) to share the duties with one of the younger guys and up and comers in Pete Corredig,” McGregor said.

Grubbers announced their entire leadership group last week with O’Callaghan and Corredig to be joined by vice-captains James McTaggart, Aaron O’Callaghan and Ben Ricardo, while Sam Fairway and Tyson Doherty are also part of the leadership group.

Ocean Grove will announce their reserves grade leaders over the coming weeks.

Legend Dalton retires and Grubbers pick new leaders

New captains: Pete Corredig and (inset) Rowan O’Callaghan.


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Passion for the game earns roleOCEAN Grove local Cath Sattler has become Football Federation Victoria’s first ever Geelong Regional Administrator.

Cath brings a wealth of football experience to the world game with locals knowing her as one of the most enthusiastic football personalities in the region.

“I’ve got a lot to offer the Geelong football community. I just want to help people,” she said.

“I really just want to get myself out there and make sure people know that I’m there as a point of contact.”

Sattler feels vindicated with the level of support

that Football Federation Victoria has brought to the Geelong region.

“It’s great that FFV supports football in Geelong and this is a good demonstration in how the game is going to grow,” she said.

The self-confessed soccer fan has played the game since her early childhood days spent in the UK before giving the game away, a decision she now regrets.

Now in her 40’s she returned to the game a few years ago.

Sattler won the Women’s Division 1 Best and Fairest Award in the Geelong Women’s Premier League in 2007 and 2008 at the

age of 40 and 41, playing against opponents less than half her age.

Cath is now a great first point of contact for

anything with the FFV in Geelong, feel free to get in touch with her at [email protected] or 5222 7510.

OCEAN Grove local Darcy Rapa will embark on a soccer overseas trip of a lifetime later this month.

On March 27, the St Joseph’s College student will head to England on an 18-day trip with his club affiliate team South Melbourne.

The South Melbourne Under 18 team will play in a series of friendlies against well known clubs Manchester City, Wigan, Stockport County and Rochdale.

“It will be awesome to see how these other clubs work,” Darcy said.

Darcy who plays left-back, is a keen Manchester United fan and is looking forward to visiting the club’s facilities at Old Trafford.

“We are going to go to Old Trafford and we are going to watch three English Premier League

games,” Darcy said. “We are heading to

the Manchester United versus QPR game at Old Trafford.”

Darcy’s father Mark Rapa, a former president of the Surfside Waves Soccer Club, will also head over to England with his young son.

Mark said the talent scouts at Manchester United’s feeder club Stockport County will be keeping an eye on the progress of the youngsters at South Melbourne.

“Stockport County coach and their club’s youth coach said they are going to be looking at the boys,” Mark said.

“One of the boys from South Melbourne who used to play with Darcy has signed up at Stockport United and he is living over there in England at the moment.”

Dream trip for soccer teenFormer Waves junior to check out big stage

Cath Sattler has become Football Federation Victoria’s first ever Geelong Regional Administrator.

Darcy Rapa.


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OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club re-established their credentials as Victoria’s best after winning the overall State Titles earlier this month in Anglesea. Ocean Grove SLSC who lost their mantle to Anglesea last year, regained their supremacy at the State Titles on March 11, have won the past 11 of the

last 12 state titles.Results confirmed Ocean Grove (438) finished ahead of last year’s winner Anglesea (421) and Torquay who ended up in third place. Meanwhile it was a double celebration for local Mark Graham who claimed his fourth win in the individual ironman event at the state titles.

Grove back on top

Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club is back in its winning ways, having taken out the state title at Anglesea earier this month.

Pictured left: some of the Grove competitors take a break from the action.

Pictures courtesy of Paddy Kinsey.


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Young guns go for it

MOST IMPROVED: Ocean Grove’s under 13 Red side improved throughout the season but was unable to get past a very strong Queenscliff side in their grand final at Point Lonsdale.

PREMIERS: Ocean Grove’s under 15s celebrate their grand final win over neighbours Barwon Heads.

OCEAN Grove juniors did themselves proud making grand finals in the under 13 and 15 divisions. The 15s put on a solid performance to defeat quality near-neighbours Barwon Heads 9/153 to 9/149.Alex Linton (28) and Tom Beasley (24) were the biggest hitters while Tom also bowled at 3/20 and Kyle Ewart too 2/16.Heads Hunter Kremer-Slevin was also notable for his 4/32 bowling performance as was Teia Miles’ 56 in bat.Unfortunately it wasn’t to be for the under 13 Red side who fell to a very strong Queenscliff team. After the game coach Paul Madden made a point of praising the improvements in the whole team.


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COLLENDINA Cobras A-Grade advanced through to the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association Grand Final after recording a tight victory over Drysdale in this month’s semi-final action.

In a climatic finish at Collendina on day two, the Cobras won with one over to spare after successfully chasing down Drysdale’s score of 7/244 after their 75 overs.

Collendina finished day two at 7/245 at the end of their 74 overs.

Veteran Richie Peters who opened the innings was the main architect behind the victory, scoring a character building 88 with the bat, while Luke Buckland helped put the finishing touches on the win smashing unbeaten 58.

Former Cobras captain Kade Norquay also made a valuable 34 with the bat.

A valuable fifth wicket

partnership of 85 runs from Buckland and Norquay played a key role in the win.

Collendina captain Jye Hearps was in awe of his team’s performance after his side was reeling at 2/6 in pursuit of the Hawks first day score.

“Awesome performance from 2/6 to passing them with seven (wickets) down,” Collendina captain Jye Hearps said. “Peters, Buckland and Norquay were sensational with the bat.”

On day one, gun Cobras strike bowler Luke Veitenheimer was the main standout taking 2/43 from 23 overs that included seven maidens, while Hearps claimed 2/94 from 23.

“Veitenheimer produced his best spell with the ball for the year and could easily have taken five or six wickets had things gone our way,” Hearps said.

Potent Cobras earn grand final spot

OCEAN Grove’s A-Grade stellar season continued after progressing through to the BPCA Grand Final registering a 37-run semi-final victory over arch-rivals Barwon Heads.

The Grubbers, who made 8/236 from 75 overs on day one, were well aided by a brilliant innings of 84 from opener Dean Gills and an aggressive unbeaten knock of 69 not out from Mick Kenneady.

In reply Barwon Heads were all bowled out for 199 in the 70th over, despite a blazing knock from Seagull batting maestro Craig Biddiscome who made 77 and shared in a fifth wicket partnership stand of 65 with Luke Michell (33).

“Great feeling getting over Barwon Heads in front of a huge crowd at the end of the match,” Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron said after the match.

“Another fantastic team performance highlighted by the batting efforts of Dean Gills, Corey Bampfield (28) and Mick Kenneady at the end of the innings had to be seen to be believed.”

Cameron was back to his

damaging best with the ball to claim his best figures for the season to date with 5/38 from his 17.1 overs.

He paid tribute to bowling partner Shaun Braniff who took 2/56 from 25 overs, while spinner Mick Gill claimed 2/50 from 17 overs.

“A really hard fought day Sunday led by a marathon spell from Shaun Braniff,” Cameron said.

SUNDAY March 11, 2012 was a significant day in the history of the Ocean Grove Cricket Club, writes Mark Heenan. At completion of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association semi-final matches, Ocean Grove A-Grade, B-Grade, C-Grade and D-Grade Grubbers 1 all had made it through to the Grand Finals action. Ocean Grove coach Lucas

Cameron said the club was in very favourable position that would be the envy of all BPCA clubs. “Great feeling around the club, first time we’ve had four teams into Grand Finals, something special could be achieved,” Cameron said. “I’m sure every club would like to be our in position.” Ocean Grove B-Grade’s 148-run semi-final win over Queenscliff

at Drysdale was highlighted by a sparkling century from new season recruit Mitch Hodgson (110). The Grubbers were all bowled for 314, while Queenscliff were dismissed 166.In the C-Crade, Ocean Grove (9/211) defeated Drysdale 1 (129) by 82 runs at Queenscliff. John McDonald was the chief destroyer with the Grubbers

taking 4/20 from 12 overs while teammate Rhys Sheather made 57 with the bat. D-Grade saw Ocean Grove 1 (7/187) claim a 100-run victory over Newcomb who were dismissed for 87 in their 40 over per side clash at Ron Evans Oval in Portarlington. Grubber bowlers Jarryd Maddern and Brad Fendyk both took three wickets apiece.

Grove knock off Heads

Historic day for Grubbers

ON FIRE: Cobras Richie Peters.

HARD GRAFT: Shaun Braniff led a marathon 2/25 from 25 overs to help Grove into the BPCA grand final.


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COLLENDINA batting ace Corey Walter who led the Cobras to a remarkable victory on the weekend said it was a dream come true to play in a premiership after missing out two years ago.

Walter was named man of the match for his inspirational innings of 99 with the bat on day one.

The 20-year-old, who scored 414 runs at an average of 46 and made three scores in the 90’s this season, said it was an amazing feeling to play in a flag after a stint with the Geelong Cricket Club two seasons ago.

“It is a fairytale, I came

back last season and missed out on the flag and saw the boys celebrating and wished I was part of it.”

The Cobras who won the toss and batted first were dismissed for 167 after 70.1 overs.

The Grubbers bowlers decimated the Cobras top order after opener James Rock (0) and Leigh Keast (0) failed to trouble the scorers.

Cobras captain Jye Hearps who missed Collendina’s last A-Grade premiership in 2009/10, admitted his side’s

167 was still a highly defendable score on day two in the season decider.

“I went through some scorebooks on the internet after day one, there hadn’t been any teams that chased 167 for a long time or any more in a Grand Final, that gave us a fair bit of confidence,” said Hearps who took 4/32 from 18.5 overs.

The partnership between Walter and his close mate Ben Ricardo (29) was a key component in the win after they shared in a valuable 71-run fifth wicket stand as the Cobras were left reeling at 4/17 on day one.

“Corey (Walter) batted

with a lot of patience early, afterwards he was able to play a few shots,” Hearps said.

Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron and Shaun Braniff both claimed two wickets apiece.

The match was a memorable occasion for budding youngster Byron Taylor, who this month won a state sports award with his cricketing exploits with his former school Surfside Primary School.

The 14-year-old all-rounder was in sparkling touch with the ball claiming 2/22 from 12 overs.

“This is by far the

greatest thing that has happened in my cricket career,” Byron said after the match.

Meanwhile it was not to be for Ocean Grove, who claimed Twenty20 honours for the third consecutive season straight and defeated Collendina by 88 runs in their early one-day encounter on January 7 this year.

Disappointed Grubbers coach Lucas Cameron paid tribute to Collendina in the post-match presentations.

“To win two of the last three seasons (in A-Grade) is a fantastic effort by Collendina,” Cameron said.

Collendina batsman Byron Taylor plays a cut shot during his innings. Luke Veitenheimer fires one down for the Cobras.

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By Mark HeenanA TRIUMPHANT

Collendina claimed their second A-Grade premiership victory in three seasons after a memorable 38-run victory over cross town rivals Ocean Grove on Sunday.

In front of a strong sized crowd at Portarlington, the Cobras successfully defended their score of 167 on day one and bowled out the Grubbers for 129 on day two.

MEANWHILE in a further boost for local cricket, Ocean Grove

(9/215) Cricket Club won C-Grade premiership honours defeating Barwon Heads (169) by 46 runs at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve.

Ocean Grove 1 claimed premiership D-Grade one-day honours beating

Drysdale by 109 runs at Ocean Grove.

Meantime Barwon Heads (6/110) overcame Ocean Grove (106) by four wickets in the B-Grade season decider at Drysdale Recreation Reserve.

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