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CHEERS: Michael Carbine, Julia Bashara, Jordan Walter, Mark Bashara and Jason Porter at Gloria Jeans in Ocean Grove.
ALL this month Ocean Grove’s Gloria Jeans is supporting the Disabled Surfers Association by donating cash from their sales. Every business in the town is being offered a a full day of free hot drinks. In replacement of paying for your drinks, the coffee shop is asking for donations to the DSA on behalf of your business. They also ask for bookings in
advance, just so they can cope with sudden and large orders. That means 100 per cent of the proceeds will go to the DSA. In addition, on Friday 13 and Saturday 14, Gloria Jeans will also donate 50c of every drink purchased to the DSA. Mark Bashara, president of the Ocean Grove based Victorian branch of the DSA said:
“Gloria Jeans owners and managers Jason and Lisa Porter and their Staff are part of the wide businesses in Ocean Grove that give very much appreciated support that assists the DSA to continue their activities for the all abilities members of the community. “To Jason and Lisa thanks so much from the DSAOG Committee.”
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THE Ocean Grove Community Association has met with City of Greater Geelong to discuss a potential Urban Design Framework for the town. OGCA CEO John Fendyk said the process would identify several key areas within Ocean Grove. “The plan will identify the need for more retail/ commercial space in the township, investigate how the town centre can be developed to accommodate the identified growth,” he said.
“It will also investigate how the centre can meet the needs of the town for shops and community activities.” Councillor Jan Farrell said she spoke with senior planners in Geelong earlier this year about developing such a framework. “I was advised that an innovative process was being trialled in Drysdale
this year called an EBD (enquiry by design),” she said. “It involves about six months of preengagement with stakeholders followed by a three day workshop. That work has been done and the draft Drysdale UDF is out for comment now.” Cr Farrell said that UDF would consider things like streetscapes, traffic, parking, retailing, housing opportunities, connections with beaches and parks etc. “It should be noted that a UDF is about the town centre, rather than a development plan or infrastructure plan for the whole town,” she said. “We will be doing the scoping work in 2013 obviously after Easter as many of our stakeholders would be retailers who are very busy from Christmas to Easter.” John said in the end the UDF would create better understanding around Ocean Grove’s future. “The UDF project will give greater clarity to the community on the issues of concern,” he said.
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grove news SES appeal for duty officer
Amelia Lowe won first prize and an iPhone 3GS in the recent Voice Treasure Hunt. Lucky Matthew Pighin won an XBox 360 as the runner up. Well done to everyone who had a go.
TWO Lucky prize winners were drawn out in the recent Voice Treasure Hunt. Amelia Lowe and Matthew Pighin took first and second prize in
the competition that was sponsored by Telstra Store Waurn Ponds. Thank you to all the businesses that took part. This was the second year we have run
an Ocean Grove Treasure Hunt and the number of entries was even higher this time around. We hope you had fun taking part.
Tree cheers for centre
Paul Brunt, Van Loons Nursery, hands the fruit trees to Peter Gumley, Ocean Grove Community Garden Committee.
THE Ocean Grove Community Garden is ecstatic with the donation of eight potted plants from Van Loons Nursery Wallington. Peter Gumley from the committee of Garden Management said the donations were greatly appreciated. “It is very encouraging that local businesses are able to support our project,” he said. “The trees are now acclimatising on the block and we will plant them at the next working bee.” Clare Missio, a member of the garden, said a recent Sunday morning working bee saw 15 willing workers take on the block.
“They cleared overgrown pittosporum bushes, spreading mulch provided by the Drysdale Depot of the Geelong Council,” she said. “The garden’s plan is to establish a small orchard of espaliered fruit trees along the western fence.” Director of Van Loons nursery, Heidi Martin, recommended several fruit trees most suited to Ocean Grove’s coastal climate. Peter said the trees will make a welcome addition to the garden. “I am confident that these trees will quickly establish themselves and make a useful and colourful replacement for the pittosporums,” he said.
Locals offer Moejos support LOCALS have been quick to offer a hardworking family behind Moejos Spice Kitchen their support after their Malaysian and Thai restaurant was maliciously targeted by vandals. Two weeks ago vandals daubed claims about an Indian restaurant on their wall, crossed out the words Malaysian and Thai and sprayed expletives on their shop front. This is not the first attack on their restaurant.
NOT US: Moejos has been wrongly targeted.
The front door has been repeatedly damaged this year. Owner Lyn Wilson said: “We are not an
Indian restaurant, we are Malaysian and we would not stoop so low as to not pay staff (referring to the writing on the outside wall). “And we would question why anyone would want to graffiti out that we are a Malaysian restaurant.” Stickers referring to the claims were also adhered to their windows. “Why would they put the stickers on our windows? Whatever issues there are are not to
do with us. “We’ve just got out door fixed for the third time. We are going to have to clean the graffiti. It’s stressing me out,” said Lyn. A witness has come forward to says she saw a man in a beanie spray painting the coloured grafitti on the wall the same weekend. Do you have information on the other events? Contact crimestoppers on 1800 333000.
If you want to help your community in a crisis, then the Bellarine Unit of the State Emergency Service (SES) wants to hear from you. The unit is looking for someone to step up and volunteer for the role of Duty Officer. The group includes 33 volunteers who help their community in times of emergency, including floods, storms and road crashes. The Duty Officer will not be required to head out in the field but will play a vital role at the unit’s headquarters. When the SES receives calls for help, the Duty Officer will co-ordinate their efforts via radio and telephone, ensuring jobs are answered, equipment is assigned and members are kept informed. While emergency management or radio experience would be a benefit, all training for the role will be provided and everyone is welcome to lend a hand. Deputy controller of the Bellarine Unit, Rachel Vella, said operational members were currently filling the role of Duty Officer, tying up those who could be helping on the ground. “The position can have some pressure, especially when it is a road rescue, as they can be time critical,” Ms Vella said. “The rewards are amazing, though. Nothing beats the satisfaction you get from helping people in their time of need.” “We would like to find someone who can be a full-time volunteer Duty Officer, or several people to share the role.” If you would like to sign on as Duty Officer, or if you can help the unit in some other way, contact Rachel Vella on 0405 250 754 or email to bellarine@ ses.vic.gov.au.
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grove news
Get behind local star
HOMEGROWN TALENT: Jacob Grills.
LOCALS are organising a fundraising night in support of Ocean Grove’s rising star Jacob Grills. As reported in the last edition of the Voice, 17-yearold tennis ace Jacob has just earned himself his first world singles ranking point. He is now ranked number 1511 in the world. To reward and encourage his success and commitment, Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions, the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove and Ocean Grove Bowling Club are staging a fundraising trivia night to support him further. Coached by tennis legend Wayne Arthurs, Jacob is currently representing Australia at a tennis tournament in Europe thanks
to a scholarship from Tennis Australia’s National Academy in Melbourne. While he is supported by Tennis Australia, this is not enough to cover the travel, training and accommodation costs. Bring your friends and family to support this event. Anyone can join in for the trivia and silent auction at Ocean Grove Bowling Club on Wednesday July 18 at 7pm. Tables are available for purchase through reception at the bowling club at $80 per table (maximum eight players). To book a table telephone 5255 1540. Tables are limited so get in quick. Meals and happy hour drinks available at members’ prices from 5.30pm.
RED CHICKENS: Monique and Jake are glad to have Nugget and Cookie safely home after a six-day adventure.
Flight of their lives TWO Ocean Grove chooks literally flew their coop recently when they escaped on a daring six day adventure. Owner Danielle Powe said the beloved family pets Nugget and Cookie flew the fence and into several neighbours yards. “A lady three doors down found them on her doorstep, she put them out in her backyard and knocked on several doors but no one knew who they belonged to,” she said.
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“They kept escaping so she called the council and the council then took them to animal welfare.” Danielle said they had only had the chooks for two months and had yet to clip their wings. “We hadn’t got around to it, my ten year old son Jake and my thirteen year old daughter Monique were most distressed about it,” she said.
“That’s why I ended putting up the lost posters around Ocean Grove.” In the end the neighbour whose doorstep they originally landed on saw the posters and called Danielle immediately. “We picked them up from animal welfare and I think they were glad to be home, content they’d been on a big adventure,” she said. “Before they left they hadn’t laid any eggs and the first night back they began to lay.”
quick news
Mailbox mischief VANDALS have targetted a row of mail boxes in Marlin Drive. Cam Quinten recently awoke to discover the damage. “I woke up and noticed that about five or six mailboxes had been damaged,” he said. “I went and got my mailbox back from on top of my neighbours and put it back on our property.” Cam said that some were strewn across the road, kicked onto other properties or stuck in gardens.
Power group OCEAN Grove Community Association and Barwon Heads Association have announced that, following a tender process in which three expressions of interests were received, the successful energy retailers to support their community group purchasing scheme for the next two years are: Powerdirect – Electricity only and AGL – Electricity and Gas. There is scope to save money on your electricity and gas bills by coming along to the public information / sign up days listed below to meet with AGL and Powerdirect representatives in person. Please ensure you have a copy of your recent electricity and gas bills to help them identify how their energy discounts will apply to you. If you wish to sign up to one of their energy plans on the day, you will need to show them your personal identification (Photo ID) and if applicable, your relevant pensioner cards. AGL and Powerdirect will be at the Barwon Heads Community Hall (Cnr. Hitchcock Avenue & Ozone Road) on Monday July 17 12noon-5pm, Tuesday July 17 10:30am5pm, Friday August 3, 10:30am-5pm and Saturday August 4, 10:30am-5pm Nearly 700 people have already registered with Power Group Purchasing More details 1300 657 245.
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Opposites stick together CYRIL and Dot Whitehead recently celebrated their 65th anniversary and whilst the wedding was forgettable, their life together is not, writes Jessica Grace. From a taxi that never collected the groom, carnations instead of roses, spam instead of ham and a bout of food poisoning it appears together they can overcome anything. After 65 years as husband and wife, three children, six grandchildren and one great grandson later the couple shared their story. Originally from Yorkshire, Cyril was serving with the RAF Spitfires in Darwin when he was relocated to the Mildura airbase. He met Dot (born and raised on a Mallee farm south of Ouyen) at a tennis match in 1945. “You criticised me for chopping because you were too lazy to run up to the net,” Cyril said. A discussion Dot said she did not recall. They became engaged and eleven months later Cyril was sent back to England. Dot waited a further two years in Australia before a ship became available for her to sail out in 1947. “We wrote letters during this time about once a week,
PROUD: Dot and Cyril Whitehead and their extended family. I’d write and he’d write,” father (a farmer) sent a Dot said. thousand pounds hoping “I suppose we did love he might finally meet his each other by this stage.” grandchildren. Dot said the wedding was “Dad sent me a thousand a fiasco and everything that pounds which was a lot of could go wrong did. money, asking if I could “The church was full of please come back to Australia people in England with their for a holiday. Cyril said I had shopping bags and head been in England all this time scarves on, that had come to so I could go,” she said. see what the Australian girl “The children and I looked like,” she said. had a wonderful around “I didn’t know anyone, the world trip. We sailed the reception forgot us and through the pacific, Jamaica, had to run to the bakers for New Zealand, Tahiti, Fiji a cake and Cyril must have eventually staying with my eaten seafood(he’s allergic) mum and dad for eight or or something because he nine months.” was severely ill the first Dot returned via South night.” Africa to the news that Cyril Fourteen years and had lost his job. three children later Dot’s “The textile trade had
fallen just like that and the firm closed down quite suddenly so when they got back they persuaded me to go back to Australia with them,” he said. “We were only in England after that for another six months.” They have remained in Australia ever since; their partnership proving opposites really do attract. “We’ve always been opposite in so many ways, including music,” said Cyril. “I love symphony music whereas Dot can’t stand it, she likes Country and Western.” Dot said the past 65 years have been very gratifying. “To have brought up three wonderful children and now
The wedding day. have six grandchildren and a great grandson,” she said. Cyril said the fact neither of them ever smoked has allowed them to live long enough to celebrate their anniversary and in the end it all came down to one thing. “We put up with each other,” he said. As they laughed Dot said everyone gets sick of each other now and then but they never thought of divorce and that you have to go with the flow. “You need a bit of luck but you have to take it all as it comes,” said Dot. “The good, the bad, whatever happens just take it all as it comes because that’s what you’ve got to do.”
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Voice Italiano
Tributes to Malcolm Leigh, Shelley, Tanner and Madison Keast with, Carly Helweg, Trent Myers and Sheree Tozer at the Pantheon, Rome, Italy.
WILL BE MISSED: Malcolm Bell.
GROVE locals Bob and Judy Watson with the Voice enjoying some time at the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome.
The Voice recently spent a holiday in Italy on Lake Maggiore with Ocean Grove residents Bob MacLean, Jo MacLean (Ocean Grove Travel) Carolyn Kiss and Helen and Phil Swindells.
Lily’s on the road with dad THE school holidays have given Wayne Heard and his seven-year-old daughter Lily some extra time together. Young Lily donned some little overalls to help her plumber dad in his work. “She helps me every now and then but this is first time in the holidays,” he said. Lily said she liked “helping dad fix a leak.” “But not the smelly bits,” she added.
TRIBUTES have been paid to Malcolm Bell who sadly passed away earlier this month. Malcolm was a longtime member of Barwon Heads 13th Beach and Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving clubs. 13th Beach club captain Lis Perriman informed members that he had passed away peacefully on July 3. She added: “Malcolm was a legend of surf lifesaving not only within our club, but both in Victoria and around Australia. “He was a life member, and recently received his national 50 year service award. “Malcolm always had time for everyone, always had advice on hand (timely or not!) and was rarely seen away from his beloved ducks. He always had a cheeky smile and a story to go with it. The toughest bloke to wear a pink hat - he will be missed but not forgotten by life savers all around the country. “Our thoughts are with Ruth and the Bell family during this time.” The funderal will be held this Friday 13 of July in Highton, Geelong.
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Endeavour to Bonnyvale As 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 in the Endeavour Drive area of Collendina. Let us know if you’d like us to feature your street or area. Contact journo@ oceangrovevoice.com
S T I B ES IC V IT SER Amanda Hooper with daughter Eliza and neighbour India Star, Somerdale Avenue “We’ve lived in this house 12 years. I’m from South Australia and my husband’s from Melbourne. We love the sense of community here, there’s lots of kids around here. They play on the street and run from house to house. We go to the Dunes, to Point Lonsdale and to Elkhorn… We’re really happy here.”
Gary Cripps, 56, Handyman, Shell Road. “We’ve lived here 20 years and I just absolutely love the surf, my number plate is SRFBUM. We come from Geelong West originally. I’ve travelled and backpacked all around the world, I’ve climbed Austrian mountains. I’ve got three kids, two boys, one girl and a gorgeous grandson living with us fulltime.”
Michael O’Neill, 53, and son Harrison Battersea Rise, Area Manager. “We’ve been here twenty years. We’re from Strathmore Essendon and moved with my company. It’s great; it used to be a village and now it’s a suburb. We love going to the beach and hearing the waves in the morning and the birds sing. We can surf, ride our bikes safely, we all get along here and we’re all friendly. We mind each other’s houses and pets when we’re on holidays. It’s really good as we all look after each other.”
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Alan Needs, 59, Health and Safety Consultant, Sunset Strip. “I’ve lived in this house since ’83. I’m originally from Melbourne and was in Bendigo for three years before I came here. And I’ve lived here ever since. I love the beach and the river. I was a work safety inspector for 20 years. I love Ming Terrace and I’ve also just started hobby kayaking. I brought it for fishing originally but its fantastic exploring the water.”
Tammy Hanson, 34, stay -athome-mum, Endeavour Drive. “We’ve been here four years, originally from Geelong and moved to Melbourne. We love the community feel, with three kids Ocean Grove is very family orientated. It’s a nice and quiet area; obviously gets a little louder during the holiday season. We looked all over Ocean Grove and this house appealed to us the most. we wanted something we could renovate and put our own stamp on it. I never miss Melbourne, we had dinner at 7th Wave the other night, it was beautiful. The Kingston playground will be good when it’s up and running.”
Judith Jenkins, 62, Medical Secretary, with dogs Dario and Alfonso, Bonnyvale Road. “I’ve lived in this house for 18 months and in Ocean Grove for 3.5 years. Before that I spent 12 months on a sail boat on the Indian Ocean, I was with a man but it didn’t work out. People come to Ocean Grove to get away from the city and on a holiday whereas I feel like I’m on a holiday all the time. I like that I’m so close to the beach but still in the country.”
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grove news
Class farewells Marg By JESSICA GRACE
WHILE most people have several different careers over a lifetime Marg Holden has only ever had one and a pivotal one at that. After 30 years welcoming thousands of young minds into her classroom, the former Ocean Grove Primary School Teacher has finally retired. “I started teaching in ‘77 but I had time off for family leave so I guess I’ve been teaching now for 30 years,” she said. “I started in the western suburbs and my first year out I had 18 children in my grade who all spoke different languages, none of them could speak English. “The following year and subsequent years I had 36 students in the grade. I taught there for a while and it was wonderful because there were 18 other first year teachers.” After having children Marg and her husband made the sea change at the end of ‘88 and moved to Ocean Grove where she began teaching at the OGPS. “I’ve been here ever since,” she said. Having always connected
Marg Holden with her class.
well with children Marg said teaching is something she always wanted to do and that they are the reward. “I’ve always loved it and once I got into teaching this is what kept me in it for so long,” she said. Marg began to consider retirement after so many new changes were being introduced. “I think I got to a stage where I could see all the younger teachers coming in and being enthusiastic about it and I could sense myself not being as enthusiastic,” she said. “I thought maybe this is the time to go. Today’s really hard because the kids are saying, ‘why are you
going? And, ‘why can’t you stay longer?” Marg said the wonderful thing about Primary School is that the children get to continually experience new learning environments. “You have a group of children for a year and you can impart your passions and your learning styles onto them,” she said. “Then the next year they have a different teacher and everyone has something to bring to the plate, there are so many different and diverse people. According to Marg the most important thing she imparts upon her students above all else is kindness. “It overrides everything
that you teach them; respect and kindness towards others. If they haven’t got that and if they haven’t got feelings for other people they will struggle,” she said. “Emotional intelligence is one of the strongest things about getting on in life. That’s what I try to impart.” Marg said with retirement, she is looking forward to being able to do things when she wants to. “Everyone says the first 12 month is when you just sort of take some time off for yourself and work out what you want to do,” she said. “I love the garden I’ve always been into painting, art and music. I’ll just follow my passions.”
Cut your cancer risk info DID you know that nine people a day – one every 20 minutes in Victoria -are diagnosed with some form of cancer. But in three years of bowel screening, 4000 potential deaths have been prevented. This screening can save millions of lives. There are still a lot of people who are afraid or embarrassed to have checks for prostate cancer, bowel cancer and pap smears. The organisers of Relay for Life are staging a free information night in Ocean Grove to help dispel some of those fears. The event is on next Tuesday (July 17) at the Grove Centre in Presidents Avenue from 7pm. The second annual Relay For Life Event will be held over the weekend of the 10th to 11th November at the Collendina Cricket Club Reserve. For more details see bellarine@ relayforlife.org.au or call 0427 731 858.
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rotary news
Tigers champ to lead club THE Rotary Club of Ocean Grove recently held their changeover dinner where Richard Clay was welcomed as the new President. The four-time premiership player for Richmond said he was honoured and proud to be in the position he was at the moment. “It’s something I never envisioned growing up as a young fellow but I have always held the Rotary and service clubs in high regard,” he said. Richard, better known as Dick, has been in Ocean Grove for nearly five years. He and wife Leone made the sea change after downsizing from their home in Melbourne. “We had lived in Ashburton for 38 years and wanted to move somewhere close to the beach and rivers, a regional place like Geelong and somewhere still close to Melbourne via train,” he said. “In the end we wanted a lifestyle change.” Richard said he will take on the presidency in the same regard he has taken on other challenges both on and off the field. “With confidence and belief in my decisionmaking,” he said. The key to Richard’s successful football career
Dick Clay takes over the presidency from Margaret Campbell.
was being part of a team that had self-belief. “It was a very successful era. We played in five grand finals and won four. We trained very hard under Tommy Hafey,” he said. “It is something I can take into the Presidency; believe in yourself and hopefully we can achieve the same things in the Rotary Club by everyone making a contribution.” Richard said the Club hopes to have an active, productive and enjoyable year. “I think if we have a blend of the three we will be well on our way. As far as different committees and things go we want to push for more membership,” he said. “Younger people are not that interested, we want
to try and source as many new members as we can and retain the ones we have.” Richard said the Rotary club also wants to push for more aid internationally, New Guinea, Fiji and Timor etc. where they can assist in flood and famine relief. The most important message Richard would like Ocean Grover’s to know about the Rotary Club is that they are just an ordinary group of people. “We are a group of like minded people doing very special things to assist people in our community and on an International level.” Judy Greer and Richard Grimmett were also presented with Paul Harris Fellowships, the highest honour that Rotary bestows.
Judy Greer became a Paul Harris Fellow for her outstanding service to Rotary.
Richard Grimmett became a Paul Harris Fellow, for his tireless work for Ocean Grove’s Rotary.
New District Governor from Ocean Grove
Helen Trigg with her husband Richard, who is also a Rotary Club member.
LOCAL Ocean Grove Rotarian Helen Trigg was confirmed as the
new District Governor for Rotary District 9780 in front of over 180
Rotarians and guests on Sunday. Helen was nominated by the Ocean Grove Club over two years ago and since then has been undergoing a rigorous induction period. Helen has even had to travel to the US as part of the training program for new District Governor Nominees from across the world. Over the next 12 months she will oversee a district stretching from
the Bellarine Peninsula to Mt Gambier in the west and Horsham in the north of the state. Helen hopes to visit each club at least once while in office. In her acceptance speech Helen told the audience that this year’s theme of ‘Peace through Service’ has special meaning for her given current overseas conflicts, and that she has a long-term vision that Rotarians may one day have a place at future peace negotiations
to help overcome some of the political barriers that are raised. Helen’s appointment also means that the 2013 Rotary District Conference will be hosted by the Ocean Grove Rotary Club. Planning for the conference on the Bellarine Peninsula is well advanced and is expected to attract upwards of 500 conference delegates over the weekend of April 12 to 14.
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schools
School puts system through lockdown test BELLARINE Secondary students underwent a test lockdown at the end of last month to ensure procedures work in a real emergency. The unannounced test was done
to ensure there are no surprises if and when a real threat occured. On this instance, at 9am on June 28, students were told that there was either an intruder or a gas leak.
A school spokesman said the tests are sometimes done with advanced notice but other times students need to be unaware in order for the test to work effectively.
One of the outcomes that the college has established is that the use of social media means that news of such events are instantly relayed outside the lockdown area.
Inspiring young artists A SELECT group of Ocean Grove Primary School students completed a specialised art program run by the National Gallery of Victoria. Art teacher Robyn Jones said the arts literacy program was in its fourth year and was extremely beneficial to the students. “The project focuses on local landscapes and the works of Australian landscape artists such as Tom Roberts and Charles Conder,” she said. “Melbourne artist Dale Cox spoke with students about his approach to creating art and landscape paintings. Students then participated in detailed observations of selected artworks.”
By JESSICA GRACE After selecting a photograph the students worked on their own landscaping painting which Robyn said was extremely time consuming. “The students came in before school, during lunchtimes and after school in order to complete their paintings and that’s why we can get the standard of work we have,” she said. “I paint myself and am able to give them valuable instructions about things like light and shade and texture. It’s a very specialised project hence
why we get the results.” The project culminates in a display of the student art works and their text panels at NGV Australia, Federation Square in Melbourne. Students will have the opportunity to conduct tours for their families, discussing the art works that inspired their local landscapes. Robyn said it’s wonderful because the students have to write about what they’ve painted and why they selected the particular scene. “Art literacy is the process of reflecting on what they’re doing,” she said. “So it becomes more meaningful.”
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DINING OUT
Napona on the park Overlooking the park at 24 Hodgson Street, Ocean Grove, Napona boasts a 60 seat licensed restaurant with al fresco dining under beautiful gum trees. The name Napona, translates to ‘his wave’, and is derived from the language of the Chamoru people who inhabit the Marianas Islands in the Pacific. The
history of the Charomu people, a race descended from Asia then settled by the Spanish, mirrors the two styles of food that chef Will Swinton produces in the kitchen. Drawing on both Mediterranean and Asian influences the menu focuses on clean, fresh flavours. Casual dining during the day makes way for modern dishes
in the evening with the seafood a must. Breakfast and Lunch meals start at $12. Mains at dinner range from $21 to $35, complemented by an accessible wine list starting at $30. Families are welcome with kids meals at $12. Exceptional service in a relaxed atmosphere makes Napona perfect for a meal or
simply a quick coffee or wine. Napona is open from 8am, seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, with dinners Tuesday to Saturday. Call 03 52563153 for bookings. Customer car park at rear. Find their menus online at www.napona.com.au or follow Napona on twitter or facebook - @eatatnapona
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SUNDAY SESSION SUNDAY July 15 sees The Piping Hot Chicken Shop introducing the first Sunday Session. Up until now Laura Hill is one of Australia’s best kept musical secrets. Australia has awoken to this Adelaide songbird’s undeniable talent as a songwriter and performer. With her trusty telecaster in one hand, a surfboard in the other, and a suitcase full of her new EP “The Guava Tree”, Laura is making friends and fans at every show she plays around the country. Whether Laura performs solo or with her regular backing group The Tuesday Bandits, her stunning songs, natural sense of humour and flair
for entertaining shine from the stage, and seeing her show leaves no doubt this girl knows a thing or two about playing guitar. Laura’s new ep ‘The Guava Tree’ is packed with sweet melodies that will leave you with the fresh taste of Summer on your lips. From the Memphis soul-inspired opening track ‘Something In The Water’, the lazy bossanova of the title track,through to a smooth reggae number ‘Feels Like Sunday” and laidback folk closer ‘Mexico With Me’. This is honest and light-hearted music to cool you down on hot drives to the beach.
Supporting Laura will be local talent Imogen Brough. Imogen Brough’s music has an ethereal quality. Earthy vocals combine with creative lyrical keyboard in a soft rock, balladic style that is sometimes Celtic inspired, yet highly original.’ Tix only $10, music starts 3pm.
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He’s a songwriter, producer, guitarist, bass player, drummer, keyboardist and he lives on our coast. Nick Fletcher is a fave around the music scene for his playing and his production work. To get more info and check out his sounds, hit up nickfletcherproductions.com. Now let’s meet the man. Tell us a bit about yourself. I’ve lived in Geelong my whole life and now reside in Clifton Springs. From an early age I was introduced to bands like Led Zeppelin, the Stones and The Who and I think it left an indelible mark on me! My brother Ben (great bassist and pianist) and I are the only musically inclined out of my immediate family, but there was always music playing in the house we grew up in. Ben and I played in various cover bands for a few years, but life and work always got in the way! Nowadays, I compose music for jingles, film and for other people to perform. When did you first hit the OG scene? I had been to the odd open mic at the Ocean Grove Hotel, when it was held in the lounge, but it wasn’t until about two years ago that I really started to play live once again. David Dorman was running the new open mic in the bar and by chance someone had pulled out and I got to play a few numbers. It was a real blast and it gave me the bug to get out there and play more. And that has lead me to meeting and playing with many many great local musicians. What instruments do you play? Due to being a song writer, I have acquired some skills on various
Mobbsy’s
Muso
Corner Mobbsy meets Nick Fletcher instruments in order to record demos of my song ideas. I’ve been playing guitar the longest, but get great joy from bass, drums and keys and I have an unhealthy love affair with vintage synthesisers… Do you have a fave? My favourite instrument is the studio and its possibilities. I only really learned to play music so I could record it. I love the process, it’s organic and mystical. Who is your fave muso/band? Someone I look up to is Todd Rundgren. I admire him as a musician, songwriter and producer. In a perfect world, I would like to have had a career similar to his. As far as favourites go, I like to know that all the great music is there for me to pick and choose at will and I only go on a per-song basis; I don’t care who the artist is. First record bought? Queen, The Miracle from CC Records in Yarra St! Biggest inspiration? The fact that music is so powerful is my biggest inspiration. You can be having a terrible time of it, put on a magic track and all of a
sudden you’re smiling. And there are no side effects! First concert you saw? It was Iron Maiden on their 1992 Fear of the Dark tour, at Festival Hall. It was a great and LOUD show and I’ll never forget it. I’ve seen them twice since then, but that was easily the best. What bands have you been in, and what’s your current band? I’ve been in various covers and originals bands over the years. Most recently, I’ve played guitar and sang for Luxxy Daizy, a covers band and I played keys and synth in The Adam Parsons Project; a Pink Floyd tribute band. For originals, I’m currently playing guitar and singing for BS2-ALTVOX and we’re currently working on our second album. Tell us a bit about your work with Nick Fletcher Productions? This is a small business that I run based from my home. I compose music, record and produce others and when I can, play live. It’s very satisfying creating music for people and also great to see the reaction of musicians when they hear their work fully produced.
Where do you see the OG scene in the future? The scene requires support from both publicans and punters, but it also needs to present good quality content. The good content will flow from performers being able to get out there and hone their craft, which is facilitated by the great open mic nights and support slots on offer. So I feel the talent is there, I just hope the venues remain also! If you could jam with anyone dead or alive, who would it be? My brother. He hasn’t been too interested in recent times and I really miss playing with him. Fave food? I’d have to say spicy Mexican or lasagne! Best thing about living on the coast? Everything is at our feet here and it doesn’t take two hours to get across town! Mobbsy can be heard weekdays on 93.9 BayFM 4-8pm. He can also be spotted falling off his boogie board at Mainies most days, and avoiding standup
paddlers.
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Piping Hot Pirates lair
Poet Michael Crane will be appearing at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop this Friday.
LOCAL musical luminary Chris Wilson will join the Scion Pirates and spoken word artists Michael Crane (poet), Ben John Smith (erotic poetry) and Fiona Barnowski as part of an evening called the Dead Pirates Society. The event, at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop is shaping up to be a highly evocative night with the Pirates doing their ‘Riddum’ thing as well as musically supporting the spoken word artists. Michael Crane has written a piece called “The Women of Barwon Heads” and Chris and Michael have cooked up some stuff to make your hair curl. There will be dance and a drink, with the aim of evoking the Pirate in us all. Dress like you mean it and join them in the Pirates lair this Friday, July 13 at 8pm.
Boosting scouts A NEW three year plan for the Ocean Grove Scouts will focus on strengthening their numbers, activities and outlook overall, writes Jessica Grace. Ron Andrews, the Assistant Group Leader, said that scouting in 2012 was just, if not more relevant now than at the beginning of last century. “Young people need even greater support to realise their potential,” he said. “We’ve had a long and successful history but recognise in order to maintain that relevance we need to provide even better programmes of events that stretch our members.” Ron said parents would play a pivotal role in ensuring this occurs. “The key to this is the establishment of a strong parental support organisation,” he said. Eleven year old Kirra Miles was recently awarded the Grey Wolf, the highest accolade for a Scout Cub and said it was a really exciting moment. “Not many people get it as it’s really hard to achieve. You have to start from a really young age,” she said. “I started when I was seven as my Dad was a cub leader.” Tania Sbrissa’s ten year old son Sebastian has been
Kirra Miles was recently awarded the Grey Wolf, the highest accolade for a Scout Cub.
in Scouts for two years and said it had been life enriching. “It’s been terrific for him and there’s something on every week. There’s a good mixture of practical skills like back to the basics of tying knots, cooking and orienteering to night time lantern walks along the beach and bike hikes,” she said. “His not particularly sporty or arty and thrives on the variety the scouts can offer.”
Regretfully Tania said it took her two years after initial enquiries to enroll Sebastian due to other commitments. “I’m sorry we didn’t join earlier. He has learnt so many things, it’s great for his self esteem and he’s learning life skills he will take into adulthood,” she said. For membership enquiries please contact Peter Gerusel on 0422700951.
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music/live events
• Ocean Grove Bowling Club/Club Grove Sundays in Leleans Bistro Live Music and wine and cheese tastings 3-5pm Ph: 52 551 540 • Barwon Heads Hotel -Wednesdays Happy Hour 6-7pm Free Trivia 7 30pm -Thursdays: Open Mic in BakBar from 8pm -Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm Raffle Live Acoustic 9pm Free Poker -Saturday July Matt Baird 9pm Live Acoustic Ph: 52 54 22 01 -First Sunday of the month Open Mic for youth U/18 with Jill Meehan in the Barwon Heads Bistro. All young performers welcome/ soloists/ dancers/bands Ph: 0431606476 to get on the program • Ocean Grove Hotel -Saturday July 14 Farquarharson -Saturday July 21 Mojo Corner -Saturday July 28th Reece Dillon & The Jelly Babies • Potato Shed Drysdale July 17 His Mother’s Son the story of Ellen Kelly, mother of our most famous Bushranger “Ned” Kelly $14 Ph: 52 511998 • Ocean Grove Piping Hot Chicken Shop Friday July 13 8pm Scion Pirates and
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the Dead Pirates Society, with Chris Wilson. Ph: 52 551 566 Sunday July 15, Sunday Session with Laura Hill Friday July 20, Wayne Jury 3 plus Roesy. • Barwon Heads Community Hall Last Thursday of the month Barwon Heads Film Society Film starts 7.45pm next Film: Midnight in Paris 2011. Running time: 94 mins USA rated PG Ph: 52541139
markets &fairs
• Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre Ocean Grove Sunday August 5 the Indoor Winter Community Market 9 - 1pm Ph: 0401606036 • Point Lonsdale Primary School August 12 Point Lonsdale Market 9am - 2pm • Ocean Grove Park Saturday July 21 Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm • Queenscliff Harbour Sunday July 15 Queenscliff Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm • Parkes Hall Newcombe Street Portarlington July 29 Portarlington Community Market 9am to 2pm • Barwon Heads Community Hall Saturday July 28 Barwon Heads
Market 9am to 1pm
food/wine
• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 52 53 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington Open weekends and public holiday’s 11am - 5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760
reading & writing
• Ocean Grove Library – corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. -Thursdays 11am Babytime- Nursery Verses -Friday’s Preschool Storytime 10.30am Last 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 Grove Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.308.30pm 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 Every Monday to Friday 10am-12pm Ocean 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
get active
• Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity Ph: 0438055679 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Mondays 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 Grove Mondays 7-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413690597
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• Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Road, Belmont Thursday afternoon 2.30 – 4.30pmLife Activities Club Geelong Inc weekly Tea Dance $5 all welcome Ph: 52 51 35 29 • Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435481920 -Barwon Heads Community Hall Mondays: Yoga and Dance Little Champions for 3 to 5 year olds 10. 15am to 11.15am -Ocean Grove main beach in front of dunes café Yoga on the beach Tuesdays and Thursdays 7- 8am Sundays 2-3pm
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 Grove First 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
Have your event included in What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@oceangrovevoice.com
Clubs meet Mondays Ocean 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 month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Bellarine Secondary College. Phone 0409 545 929. 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 month Ocean 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. Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Michael Turner on 5255 1572. Tuesdays Bellarine 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 month Ocean 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 month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873. Wednesdays Ocean 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 month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Rd. info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467 Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Jason 0418 737 808 Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean 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 month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. Fourth Friday of every month Ocean 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 Avenue Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.
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Planning for your big day A wedding is something most people never forget and the Voice’s wedding feature hopes to help make this for all the right reasons. From unforgettable flowers, gowns, venues, hairstyles and food - to help with a great getaway - we have uncovered the Bellarine and Geelong’s best kept wedding secrets. There are several things a bride and groom must do when planning her wedding. The first is to agree a date and once this seemingly simple task has been met you have to find and book a venue. The Bellarine and Geelong region has a multitude of venues catering specifically for weddings. Your wedding party can enjoy breathtaking coastal views alongside delicious food. At the Heads Restaurant is situated on the water’s edge providing panoramic
views from the Barwon Bluff to Port Phillip Heads and beyond. You’ll also need to engage the services of a member of the clergy or a celebrant to make the marriage official. Sorting out the guest list will determine whether you have a large or intimate wedding, both of which can be catered for by the Bellarine’s experienced bridal companies. Shelley and Dawn from Beachside Blooms have been in the business for 22 years and are able to provide beautiful flowers for any wedding - big, small, formal or informal. One must also choose the wedding party. Once again businesses like Squire Shoppe or Bernice Fashions in Geelong are able to cater for all. Whether you have five sisters and eight cousins or one best friend they will be able to help dress you the way you have
always envisioned. Geelong Wedding Cars can transport you and your loved ones in the style of 1934 and 1935 Black Buicks, something which can help make your photos and memories of the day classic. Complementing any wedding party the classic cars make a perfect backdrop. Choosing your own enterttainment will also help you create the right atmosphere for your reception. That could be anything from a live band to a DJ. A good M.C. is also a bonus, as they will help tie everything together and help the evening flow. A photo lasts a lifetime and the decision when choosing a photographer has to reflect this. When deciding who you want to capture your special day make sure they can deliver the type of photos that are true to you.
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BAREFOOT MEDIA Natural, unposed and creative wedding photography. Barefoot Media’s wedding coverage is unobtrusive but complete. Contact Alan at info@barefootmedia.com.au or call 0400 721185 to ďŹ nd out more.
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grove business
Partners in property rental and management Adele Prudames and Nicole Phillips are ALL Coast Property and Bellarine Getaways
ALL Coast Property and Bellarine Getaways is owned by Nicole Phillips and Adele Prudames. The duo are passionate about managing investment whether it is for permanent rental, holiday rental or owners corporation management. Bellarine Getaways is the holiday rental arm of their business and All Coast Property handles the property and owners corporation management. “Between us, we have many years of experience in the real estate industry having worked in Ocean Grove, Geelong, Melbourne and interstate,” said Adele.
“We have also been on all sides of the real estate fence, having been tenants, landlords and property owners. “ Nicole has owned and run Bellarine Getaways for the past three years. Adele was previously in partnership with another real estate business in Geelong. When the opportunity came up to go into partnership both ladies jumped at the chance. “The partnership was formed in October last year with Bellarine Getaways continuing to trade strongly, however we saw an opportunity to offer a new service to
property owners on the Bellarine Peninsula which is how All Coast Property came into being,” Adele explained. “We are a little different to the local agents. We consider ourselves to be a boutique style business offering a personalised approach. “We are the owners and work directly with our clients. We have a thorough understanding of what your business means to our business. “We firmly believe that a fresh approach to real estate is needed along the Bellarine Peninsula. A company that is solely focussed on the
management of real estate – either through holiday rental management, permanent rental management or owners corporation management. “We don’t do sales.” The All Coast Property and Bellarine Getaways office is in Barwon Heads. “We are firmly focussed on expanding our business to incorporate the permanent rentals and owners corporation management. We don’t want to become too big too soon, but we do want growth. “We are keen to look at sponsoring one of the local sporting clubs and to also get involved with
the older community. It is something we will be looking at towards the end of the year. “We know it sounds cliché but our business is our passion. When we aren’t working on our business, we do like to have the occasional coffee at the Olive Pit or the Dunes.” Nicole enjoys travelling and exploring new places. Adele enjoys running and keeping fit and healthy. “We are both local residents, having been in Ocean Grove for at least eight years. Nicole has holidayed here since she was a child and remembers many a BBQ at the local caravan park.”
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environment
The whistler
THIS week’s Nature Watch is about Whistling Kites. I was recently walking through the Nature Reserve when three Whistling Kites flew overhead, and they were communicating with each other, making the most beautiful call. I stood transfixed and thought I’d died and gone to heaven! The Whistling Kites call is a clear descending whistle, often followed by a rapid series of rising notes. The Whistling Kite in the photo above was seen on a power pole in Curlewis.
They are often seen near water or around farms, soaring in a lazy circling flight pattern. I’ve previously written about ‘Black Shouldered Kites’ in ‘The Voice’. Whistling Kites are from the same family of raptors. Kites are medium-sized raptors (they vary in size from 50–60cm with a wingspan of 120cm to 145cm). As with most raptors, Whistling Kite females are larger and heavier than males. They resemble
falcons in flight, but have distinctly long, rounded tails. Other species of Kites have straight or forked tails. Whistling Kites have long, pointed wings and a graceful flight, with the ability to glide motionless in a steady wind. From below the outer wing feathers are dark coloured and widely fingered. Kites have an exaggerated curve to their beak shape in order to eat snails. Though its legs are short, the bird walks easily on the ground.
Whistling Kites have a shaggy, dishevelled appearance (sounds like me)! They have a light brown head, and dark sandy-brown wings with paler undersides. The underwings have a characteristic, pale ‘M’ shape when open. The head and body are relatively narrow. Whistling Kites are commonly seen over mainland Australia, but are uncommon in Tasmania. They are also found in New Guinea, the
Solomon Islands and New Caledonia. Wetland destruction and drainage has affected populations in southern Australia. Whistling Kites are found in woodlands, open country and wetlands and are also common around farms and vineyards. In flight, Whistling Kites search for prey such as carrion (dead animals) and small live animals such as mammals, birds, fish and insects. By Jennifer Carr.
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grove sport Cobras AGM Grove snooker: mid-year champions crowned THE Collendina Cobras Cricket Club will host their Annual General Meeting this Sunday July 15. The AGM will take place at the Cobras clubrooms after midday on Sunday with a BBQ to follow. Meanwhile the Cobras have re-appointed dual co-coaches Richie Peters and Eddie Ellwood for the 2012/13 season. In other news, premiership winning captain Jye Hearps, who led the Cobras to the A-Grade flag last season, will stay on as captain for next season.
OCEAN Grove Snooker Club was formed 35 years ago in 1977 with 8 teams. There are now 13 teams with a total of 82 members, with two of the original 1977 teams still competing. The competition runs from March through to September, with each team playing each other twice throughout the season. During each round, teams of 4 players contest 4 games of doubles and 4 singles against each other, with each player competing in 2 doubles and 1 singles. Games are played within people’s
Mid-year winners above Jeff Izatt and Dave Purdie and Rob Holt. The finals were played at McGlashan’s Winery with about 30 spectators.
homes around Ocean Grove. At the end of the season the top 8 play off in a finals series the same as the AFL to determine Club Champion Team. The club also have a mid-year
singles and doubles championship. This year the results were: Singles: Jeff Izatt defeated Peter Kleindienst; Doubles: Rob Holt and Dave Purdie defeated Geoff Foster and Ian Neilson.
Ocean Grove tennis scorboard Last week at Ocean Grove Tennis Club the last matches were played before the school holiday break. Here are the scores from Saturday June 30th. Juniors 4 Girls played away against Waurn Ponds Black and had a great win 4,27 to 2,12. The girls are currently 2nd on the ladder. 7 Mixed unfortunately couldn’t pull off a win against Lara at Home. Scores were 1,16 to 5, 35. 8 Boys smashed Highton at our home courts 5,35 to 1,13 a win that places them 3rd on the ladder. 10 Mixed have remained top of the ladder with
a win against Wandana Heights at their home courts 4,33 to 2,21 11 Boys had a very close match at home, just losing to Jan Juc 3,22 to 3,26. 13 Boys were away at Western Heights Uniting and won a close match 4,31 to 2,21. They are now 2nd on the ladder. 14 Mixed blitzed at Torquay and won 4,31 to 2,27. Another week top of the ladder! 17 Mixed played at home and had an outstanding win over Drysdale 5,34 to 1, 16 placing them 2nd on the ladder. A great effort from all of our Junior teams. Seniors Here is how our 4 Senior
teams went on Saturday June 30. Saturday June 2 Section One fought a close match against Grovedale Yellow at Grovedale and came away victors by 2 games 4, 28 to 2, 26 Section Four had a brilliant win at home against Fyans Park 4,33 to 2,30. They are now 4th on the ladder. Section Five unfortunately lost at home to Western Heights Uniting 2, 28 to 4,37. Section Ten are currently 4th on the ladder but couldn’t quite win this week against Highton 2,18 to 4,29. For Junior and Senior Saturday Competition, Tennis commences again
on Saturday July 14 and we look forward to seeing everyone then. If you like the idea of playing tennis, please come down to the club on Saturday morning or afternoon, during the season, for enquiries. Mens Thursday night competition grand final results During the week the Men’s Thursday Night Competition Grand Final was held. Darryl’s Dazzlers took on Hinesy’s Howlers in a brilliant display of tennis. Darryl’s Dazzlers pulled off a win, captained by Darryl Duckett with team members David Osborne, Andrew Hamilton and
Will Mulvanney. Well done to Hinesy’s Howlers who placed runner’s up for this season. John Hines was their captain and team members were Simon Gray, David Keating and Ken Myers. Names have been taken and teams have been picked for next season’s Men’s Comp already, but please put your name down for emergency if you would like to. The guys have a great time playing, and socialising in between sets. Results complied by Jen and David Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.
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grove surfing
Over 40s finalists.
Pictures: ANDREW BROWN
Michael A. Nicol Matt Payton Kirrilee Sing
Over 40s winner Steve King.
‘Best old mal comp yet’ SOUL Longboard Club hosted the Victorian Old Mal Titles on the 16th of June. The meeting place was 7 am at Point Impossible, but due to North Easterly winds the call by the contest director was to head to the 13th Beach break of Boings. With a 2 -3 foot straight swell the conditions were near perfect. With surfers coming from all parts of the state many rated it as the best old mal conditions they had surfed in. First heat was in the water by 8.30am with the surprise elimination of the
number 1 seed in the over 40’s of Lee Considine. After the over 40’s it was time for the under 40’s to hit the water. No surprises in this one with all the top seed progressing to the semis. The stand out surfer was Ben Considine who revelled in the conditions. With quarter finals and semi finals done, it was into the Finals at about 2pm. With four-man half hour finals there was plenty of action to be had. There was some outstanding old mal surfing which mainly consists of drop knee turns, hang 5 and 10’s with style. Ben Considine was
the only surfer to get the perfect 10 point ride for one of his waves which catapulted him to fist place in the under 40’s. In the over 40’s it was Steve King from the Mornington Peninsular showing his many years of experience with a great display of big drop knee turns and stylish nose riding which had the crowd on its feet. The presentations were held in the car park with special guest George Rice on hand to present the trophies. SOUL President Brian Tucker said: “This has been a perfect day for
the club with heaps of positive feed back from the competitors quoting that it was the best comp they had ever attended.” Results: Over 40’s: 1. Steve King, 2. Brian Thompson,
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junior football
Cobras keep finals alive Under 14 (1) Round 8 v Lara OGCC 10.2.62 defeated Lara 8.10.58 Friday night football and all roads led to Lara as the Cobras endeavoured to get their season back on track under the not so bright lights of the Lara Football Ground. After losing three on the trot, this was a must win game for the Cobras and it was imperative to hit the ground running and put the Cats on the back foot. Joe Smith set the tone with the opening 2 goals as the Cobras forwards capitalised on the hard running and clean footskills of their midfield, ending the first term with a 20 point lead. The good work continued in the second term as the superior skills of the Cobras proved the difference against their bigger opponents. Riley Maloney and Sam Quigley motored up and down the wings, while Joe McDonald and Nick Giblin were impregnable across half back. Up forward the rangy Kyle Ewart was playing a standout game roaming across half forward and keeping the scoreboard ticking over. The Cats had plenty of the ball in the third quarter but just couldn’t put the score on the board and when the Cobras went to the three quarter time huddle with a 31 point lead, the game looked to be in the bag. The game turned on its head in the final quarter, the bigger bodies of Lara coming to the fore and continually pumping the ball forward. When the Cats kicked their fifth goal of the term, the margin was reduced to just 4 points with less than a minute to play and once again the Cobras found
themselves in a thriller. The siren sounded with the ball in the Lara forward line. The Cobras had got of jail, and importantly, the boys could head into the holiday break with their finals aspirations well and truly alive. Goals: Kyle Ewart 3, Joe Smith 2, Liam Warren 1, Zane Leist 1, Michael Smith 1, Byron Taylor 1, Tristan Degn 1 Best: Kyle Ewart, Joe McDonald, Riley Maloney, Byron Taylor, Nick Giblin, Sam Quigley Under 14 (2) Round 8 v Grovedale OGCC 8.9.57 defeated Grovedale 1.2.8 The Cobra U14 (2) boys head into the holiday break entrenched in second position on the ladder after another convincing victory, this time over the Grovedale Tigers. It’s becoming somewhat monotonous, but once again our backline boys held their opponents goalless in the first quarter for the FIFTH consecutive match. That’s right, for the last 5 games not one team has been able to muster a goal against the meanest, stingiest backline in the comp. In fact, the combined score of the 5 opponents has been 1 point! With Grovedale unable to penetrate the Cobras defences, our forward line functioned beautifully thanks to the hard working midfield. Jacko Peters marked everything in sight in the first quarter, Connor Harvey enjoyed a stint up forward jagging a first quarter goal and it was only inaccurate kicking for goal that prevented the Cobras from holding a bigger quarter time lead. Big Aaron Tormey controlled
the rucks and gave first use of the ball to the onball brigade, and Ryan Simonds and Nathan Taylor provided plenty of drive across half back and through the midfield. The windy conditions made scoring hard to come by and although the Cobras had the game under control, it was not until the final quarter that they were able to kick clear of the tenacious Tigers. In the end, the Cobra boys enjoyed a comfortable 49 point win and have set themselves up for a crack at finals action when the season resumes after the holidays. Goals: Connor Harvey 2, Jacob Bond 1, Harry Morris 1, Sam Beasley 1, Jackson Peters, Jesse Caliguri 1 Best: Aaron Tormey, Ryan Symonds, Hamish Drake, Connor Harvey, Nathan Taylor Under 10 Orange Round 11 v St Albans OGCC 2.1.13 defeated by St Albans 5.7.37 The under 10 Orange boys took to the big stage of Friday night football like ducks to water and after their best start to the season, led the Supersaints by a goal at quarter time. Co-captains Phoenix Bowers and Jessie McNamara showed great leadership and their team mates followed suit, Tanner Keast dominating on a wing and Eoin McNolty pumping the ball forward across half back. Three quick second quarter goals to the Supersaints took the wind out of the Cobras sails, and with the cold and damp conditions setting in, the Cobras were unable to use their silky skills to hit the scoreboard in the second half.
Brodie Muscat, James Spowart and Josh Bouma all played ripper games as the Cobras battled hard against the odds. The boys followed the coach’s instructions right until the final siren and are improving each and every week. Goals: Josh Bouma 1, Alex Warner 1 Best: Tanner Keast, Jessie McNamara, Eoin McNolty, Brodie Muscat, James Spowart, Josh Bouma Under 10 Blue Round 12 v Drysdale OGCC 6.6.42 defeated by Drysdale 11.2.68 Perhaps it was the early Sunday morning start, but the U10 Blue boys were caught napping by the Drysdale Hawks in the first half of their round 10 clash. Finding themselves 29 points down at half time, the Cobra boys needed to lift, and our captains Austin ‘The Hammer’ Hamilton and Super Cooper Falconer led the way in a much more competitive second half. Noah Cunningham was on fire with 3 goals, and majors to Fletcher Keck, Diesel McNeill and Hayden Ewart helped the Cobras to keep in touch with the high flying Hawks. The boys should be really pleased with the teamwork they displayed right throughout the game, with great use of handball and shepherds helping their team mates out. Despite the slow start this was a very even game and it was only Drysdale’s accuracy in front of goals that proved the difference. Good stuff Cobras! Goals: Noah Cunningham 3, Fletcher Keck 1, Diesel McNeill 1, Hayden Ewart 1 Best: Noah Cunningham, Hayden Ewart, Luka Capitelli,
Diesel McNeill, Campbell Hoober Under 10 White Round 12 v Portarlington OGCC 13.10.88 defeated Portarlington 4.4.28 Cold and wet conditions greeted the Under 10 White team as they made the trek to Portarlington for the round 12 clash against the Demons. The home team were undermanned, so much so that the Cobras lent them three players each quarter , and it was fantastic to see how willing the boys were to help out the Demons. A dominant first quarter saw the Cobras shoot out to a 26 point lead and set the tone for the rest of the game. Our skippers Luke Donegan and Ned Gray led the way in the slippery conditions and they received great support from The Big O, Oscar LeMaistre and Tyler Walsh. The scoreboard was kept ticking over by Kye Annard and Sam Donegan, with special mention to our rugby convert, Rory Hamilton who kicked 2 goals in succession in a third quarter blitz which had the crowd buzzing. A 10 goal win is not to be sneezed at, and the Cobra boys should be very happy with their efforts in very trying conditions. Let’s hope all our Cobra boys and girls enjoy the holidays and come back raring to go! Goals: Kye Annard 2, Sam Donegan 2, Rory Hamilton 2, Joshua Miller 2, Ned Grey 1, Flynn Ness 1, Xaver Ryan, Rhys Devlin 1, Tyler Walsh 1 Best: Rory Hamilton, Tyler Walsh, Oscar LeMaistre, Joshua Miller, Rohan Lock.
OCEAN Grove under 16 firsts, missing 6 regulars through injury, came up against top of the table Leopold, and performed admirably despite going down 8.7.55 to 13.9.87. Swingman Brayden Warren alternating between defence and attack was outstanding with 4 goals. Jacob Nicholson, Zac Ramsay, Mitch Lindkvist, and Nat Gravener all kicked a goal. Alex Shiels and Zac Ramsay provided great drive off their wings, with Matt Caldow, Ned Holland, Zaine Cordy, and Ben Potter all performing well. Next the firsts struck another very good side in Lara, who at times appeared to play dry weather football in atrocious conditions, touching us up 1.6.12 to 8.5.53. Down back Ben Potter, Zaine Cordy, and Riley Denneman competed very well against an avalanche of Lara entries. Renowned mudlarks James Stirling and Ned Holland were desperate all day in their endeavours to win the ball our way, and up forward Rob Procter, though starved of opportunities was our sole goalkicker. The seconds played St. Josephs (2) and left their run
too late, eventually going down 5.6.36 to 6.8.44. A win here would have put us a game clear in 3rd place, but it wasn’t to be. Newcomer to town Jesse Copeland continues to impress with his attack on the footy and work ethic. Mark Benness continues to find touch after an injury lay off and performed well, along
with solid trio Patrick Nagle, Sam Pfeiffer, and James McGarry. GOALKICKERSBen Sanders 2, with Vincent McDonald, James Peers, and Tom Beasley kicking 1 each. The seconds then came up against the strong Inverleigh side and lost 4.4.28 to 10.7.67. Backmen Toby Featherby, Campbell Revie, and Mark
Benness all performed well. Vincent McDonald, always dangerous when given space to work in kicked two fine goals, with Daniel McManus and Anthony Wilkens both hitting the scoreboard. The match was soured for us with Jack Benjamin sustaining a very heavy knock. In good news Jack is on the mend, hopefully
back after the break, as he is a vital member of the side as we mount a late push for the finals. Congratulations and good luck to Zaine Cordy, Brayden Warren, Luke Bastiaan, and Ben Potter who have been selected to represent Geelong in interleague games against Ballarat this weekend at under 16 and under 15 level.
Injury hit side have pride intact
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grove soccer Action from Surfside Waves under 13 match against Bellarine Sharks on Saturday. Waves earned an impressive 8-2 victory in the game that was often end to end but was decided by the Waves’ good finishing. In the men’s senior soccer, Waves drew 2-2 with neighbour Barwon Heads thanks to a late equaliser. Goals came from Gabe McClelland and Nick Hargreaves.
Interschool soccer at Grove OCEAN Grove and Surfside Primary School students recently participated in the Lightning Premiership of soccer for interschool sports. Students from various primary schools competed in a round robin at Shell Reserve with Bellarine winners advancing on to play other school divisions. Gill Black a parent of Ocean Grove Primary said she had been helping out for the past four years. “It’s great because it’s soccer and kids of all abilities are involved,” she said. Coco Leah of Ocean Grove Primary School said it was all about having fun. “I love making new friends from other schools, learning new skills and just having a go,” she said. “I’ve got two goals so far.” For Jake Hargreaves of Surfside Primary School the benefits were a little different. “Hanging out with friends and more importantly missing out on school work,” he said.
Pictured: top left Ocean Grove boys, left, Surfside boys, above, Ocean Grove girls.
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junior netball
Left: Isabel Wilkens, was presented with the Spirit of Sport Award. Above, Ocean Grove under 15 (div 1) line up against Geelong Amateurs. Right, action from Grove’s under 17 match up against Ammo’s.
Juniors round 10 versus Geelong Amateur Under 19: Ocean Grove 27 defeated Ammos 25 A game that could have gone either way with the Grove girls doing just enough to get over the line. Current ladder position: 5th. Best players: Lauren Ollis, Meg O’Brien, Bree Fankhauser Under 17-1: Ocean Grove 40 defeated Ammo’s 12 The girls showed their class and capitalised on their opportunities in a game they were expected to win. A strong showing from Spirit of Sport winner Isabel Wilkins. Current ladder position: 3rd.
Best players: Laura Ellis, Grace Caldow, Zanna Woods Under 17-2: Ocean Grove 30 defeated Ammo’s 16 It took this team a while to find their mojo, but when they did they blew the Ammos away in the last quarter. Current ladder position: 1st. Best players: Amy Gibbs, Bec Watson Under 15-1: Ocean Grove 42 defeated Ammo’s 7 The girls were thrown out of their comfort zones by being placed in unfamiliar positions but came through the test in flying colours. Current ladder position: 2nd. Best players: Paige
Woolhouse, Bridget Taylor, Keely Peatling Under 15-2: Ocean Grove 45 defeated Ammo’s 5 An easy win for the undefeated flag favourites. Current ladder position: 1st. Best players: Keely Babb, Amina King, Jesse Sutton Under 13-1: Ocean Grove 33 defeated Ammo’s 12 A confident win by a versatile team. Current ladder position: 3rd. Best players: Molly Winter, Claudia Britt, Michaela Giblin Under 13-2: Ocean Grove 33 defeated Ammo’s 2 An easy win against an undermanned opposition.
Current ladder position: 2nd. Best players: Great team effort. Friday Night Competitions – Round 11 Under 13-3: Leopold 8 defeated Ocean Grove 6 Goals: Brooklyn Sacchetta 4, Mietta Wilkins 2 Best: Brooklyn Sacchetta, Mietta Wilkins, Kate Hudson Under 13-4: Ocean Grove 11 defeated Leopold 2 Goals: Stephanie Golightly 5, Niamh Ansell 2, Eliza Bromley 1, Clementyne Traynor-Miner 1, Lara Walters 1, Ruby Connell 1 Best: Eliza Bromley, Stephanie Golightly, Erin
Quinn Under 15-3: St Marys 26 defeated Ocean Grove 15 Goals: Bryley Reid 9, Gemma Dunne 6 Best: Kate Mullaly, Carla Warren, Bryley Reid Under 17-3: Ocean Grove 26 defeated St Joeys 20 Goals: Samantha Gravener 18, Cathryn Mason-Payne 6, Stephanie Golightly 2 Best: Brooke Walter, Samantha Gravener, Naomi Lemaistre All Abilities: Ocean Grove 21 defeated Bell Park 4 The All Abilities team are smashing it this season and sit on top of the ladder with only one defeat in eight games.
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grove netball
Hard work pays off for Grove Netball Round 10 Ocean Grove versus Geelong Amateur Ocean Grove showed steely resolve to fight back and record a two goal win against Geelong Amateur in the A grade round 10 clash of the Bellarine Netball League. The B, C & D grade teams all battled valiantly but their efforts were in vain while the junior sides returned a 100 per cent winning strike rate. A-Grade: Ocean Grove 46 defeated Ammo’s 44 Although favoured to win, Ocean Grove found out early that they wouldn’t get things all their own way against Ammo’s – they’d have to work hard if they wanted to win. Grove held a narrow two goal lead at half time and knew that they were in a contest. The game was being controlled by the defensive outfits of both teams, and Kelly McIntosh was playing her role to perfection for Grove. The game was even all over the court and every player out there was giving everything they had. The Ammo girls must have had something in their half-time drinks and they came out after the break with the smell of victory in their nostrils and
A grade action versus Geelong Amateurs. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
winning on their minds. The Ammo’s outscored Ocean Grove by 9 goals in the third quarter and blew them off the court…almost. The Ocean Grove of old may have laid down and rolled over but this group of girls have belief in their game plan and know that if they execute correctly, they can play with best. In the last quarter Grove resolutely stuck to the instructions delivered by coach Megan Blake-Uren and regained control of the game. Their execution was flawless and gradually respectability returned to the scoreboard to get them within striking distance. With their confidence back and all plays leading to Zanna Woods and Tina Birch in the goal circle, Ocean Grove seized the
moment and finished over the top of their tiring opponents. Best Players: Kelly McIntosh, Zanna Woods B-Grade: Ammo’s 41 defeated Ocean Grove 39 This was a strong showing by the Grove girls against a more fancied opponent who sit fourth on the ladder. Ocean Grove surprised the Ammo’s with their attacking game and desire but it was the Ammo’s experience and poise at the vital moments which got them over the line. Best players: Emma Doolan, Laura Ellis C-Grade: Ammo’s 32 defeated Ocean Grove 18 The final score didn’t really reflect the evenness of this game with the game
Grove A grade won a hard fought battle against Ammos.
still up for grabs deep into the third quarter. Danielle Vicary and Christie Clark were a formidable duo in defence for three quarters until the Ammo’s got on top all over the court in the final quarter and the flood gates opened. Britt Long did her best to keep her team in the game with a great four quarter effort. Best players: Danielle Vicary, Christie Clark, Britt Long. D-Grade: Ammo’s 35 defeated Ocean Grove 9
It was a tough day at the office for the D-Grade girls against one of the premiership favourites. They put together some good passages of play and stuck to the task but couldn’t get the consistency going for the four quarters. Bec Kenny made the most of limited opportunities in goals and Carly Britt held things together against the odds through the centre court. Best players: Bec Kenny, Jen Vaningen, Carly Britt
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grove footy
Sinnott’s role model return
ONE YEAR AGO: Luke Sinnott is stretchered off.
GRUBBER Luke Sinnott made a successful comeback to football against Geelong Amateur last month, a year after suffering a serious knee injury, writes Mark Heenan. Sinnott who was recruited to the club last season from the Spotswood Football Club who play in the Western Region Football League, tore a medial ligament in the Grubbers’ home match against Portarlington in Round 10
in 2011. The on-baller, who worked as the club’s senior runner prior to the Geelong Amateur game, played a role in the reserves’ 18-point win over Amateur on June 30. Sinnott, who was a late minute withdrawal following the Modewarre match in Round 11, said it was great to be playing competitive football after a year on the sidelines.
“It was good to get back in there and get back amongst it,” said Sinnott, who played 10 senior matches with Ocean Grove in 2011 and kicked 10 goals. “I figure I have been doing running for a while and it was good to be back out there and have a kick. “I pulled up really good (after the match), we’ll see how we go at training, but pulled up good.” Ocean Grove senior
coach Cameron McGregor said many of the younger Grubbers had looked up to Sinnott as a role model at the club, especially with his recovery from a knee reconstruction. “He has been a perfect role model about how to treat an injury, he won’t be playing reserves footy for too much longer.” He said Sinnott remained a prospect to play senior footy in the coming weeks.
BACK ON GROUND: Luke Sinnott played in the reserves against Ammo’s.
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CAMERON McGregor said it was entirely his decision to pull the plug on his coaching reigns after three seasons with the Ocean Grove Football Club. McGregor and his wife Brodie are expecting their second child in September and increasing work demands in Melbourne with his full-time managerial role with printing firm Anitech meant he could not commit to the role next season. The 36-year-old, who took the Grubbers to their first BFL finals series under his reign in 2011, said it was always a three-year plan to improve the club’s on-field
performances. He indicated last season to the club that 2012 would most likely be his final year as Grubber coach. McGregor said he would like to stay involved with the club in some capacity if it meant joining the Grubbers’ committee in the future or a lesser role in local football. Prior to moving to Ocean Grove, McGregor built up an impressive playing career at Hampton Rovers and spent time serving as an assistant coach with Ormond Amateur in the Victorian Amateur Football League. He also spent seven seasons serving as president
of the Hampton Central Cricket Club. “I’m not leaving the club, I’m staying involved in the club,” McGregor said. “I might have 12 months off – but I will go and support them (Grubbers) most weeks. “In a couple years from now, I will have some sort of role on the committee whether it is helping out the Sponsorship, Chairman of Selectors or Director of football.” McGregor remains committed to living in the Ocean Grove region and denied he would seek a coaching job elsewhere on the Bellarine or at a higher
level. He said the importance of spending more time with his young family was an overriding factor in his decision. “I haven’t lost the passion to coach, I haven’t lost that side of it,” McGregor said. “I have always believed three to four years is about right at a local footy level to coach. “My work and having another baby in another couple of months, there is going to be more pressure on me. “I have enjoyed the coaching but from my point of view it has been selfish – I need to give my family
more attention. “I’m getting a bit more pressure from work over the last couple of years than what I have had previously and something has got to give. “I don’t want to go and coach against Ocean Grove. “Right now, I don’t have the time to coach anyone that is why I’m pulling the pin, not because of anything else.” McGregor’s main focus will now shift towards the Grubbers achieving their first BFL premiership since 2003 when current Melbourne AFL coach Mark Neeld led the club to four flags in a row.
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Grove seniors have done the double on Ammo’s this year, winning at Queens Park for the first time in four years. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
Grove roll Ammo’s, twice THE GRUBBERS continued their mid-season winning streak to record a convincing win over Geelong Amateur on June 30 at Queens Park, writes Mark Heenan. The win was Ocean Grove’s first victory in four years at Queens Park against Amateur, a ground that has been a fortress in recent seasons for the home side.
Final scores were Ocean Grove 16.9.105 to Geelong Amateur 10.16.76. Ocean Grove coach Cameron McGregor declared the second term was one of the club’s most impressive quarters that his players have played in his three years at the club.
Critically, the Grubbers’ nine goals to the Amateurs’ poultry one major the difference in the second quarter, the visitors headed into the main break with a 54-point advantage over the home side. “Without a doubt that was probably the best quarter in my time at Ocean Grove,” McGregor said. “Everything fell into place the guys worked their arses
off, the forward pressure was amazing. “The hard work and things started to fall into place, guys starting to know what the next bloke was going to do and that is why we lead by nine goals at half time.” In all, the Grubbers had 10 multiple goalkickers on the day. Ocean Grove leading forward Daniel Maloney
booted four goals, while utility Brandon Backwell kicked two goals and cocaptain Rowan O’Callaghan chipped in with two majors. Amateur played much better football after half time, the home side kicked seven goals to the Grubbers’ three majors in the second half. Tom Mcarlein kicked three goals for Geelong Amateur.
SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 16.9.105 DEFEATED GEELONG AMATEUR 10.16.76 Ocean Grove Goal Kickers: D. Maloney 4, B. Backwell 3, R. O’’Callaghan 2, P. Maloney , L. Hollmer, L. Rock, A. Higgins , H. Foott , P. Corredig , B. Ricardo Best Players: B. Ricardo, J. McTaggart, A. O’’Callaghan, L. Rock, S. Fairway, P. Corredig
Grove lifesavers head for Ocean Beach SEVEN Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Cub members are off to the 2012 IRB National Challenge to be held at Ocean Beach in NSW later this month, writes Mark Heenan. Team members include Jake Pownall, Dana De Bondt, Gen Wild, Gilbert Gant, Blake Sweeney, Erin Mercer and Matt Burke. The IRB National Challenge will be on held on Friday July 20. Ocean Grove SLSC President Chris Paterson said it was great the club had got back into the IRB racing in recent years.
Jake’s skating an inline to success MEET Ocean Grove’s newest inline hockey star Jake Sanchez. The 16-year-old Bellarine Secondary College student represented Geelong at the Victorian Inline Hockey Championships at the Geelong-based Rollerway Skate Centre in Newtown in May. The Geelong Region teams won both Divisions out of a total of 14 senior teams from around Melbourne and Victoria, and currently boast a number of players on the Australian team in various age and gender divisions. It is the second time the
youngster has represented Geelong in inline hockey after playing in the Victorian Inline Hockey Championships in Moe in 2011. Jake, who turns 17 in December, regularly plays inline hockey at the Geelongbased Rollerway Skate Centre in Newtown two nights a week, including Tuesday nights. “It is a fast (game), exciting and quick,” said Jake who has been playing inline hockey for the last five years. “Like ice-hockey – Inline hockey is getting pretty popular.” Rollerway Centre Manager,
Raul Aparicio, said he has been pleased with Jake’s development in the sport after regularly playing at the venue for the last five years. Aparicio has been the Centre Manager at Rollerway for the last 19 years. “Jake is a nice kid, he is level headed and he has got a great family,” Aparicio said. Jake is also a fanatical icehockey fan. He follows the Pittsburgh Penguins who play in the National Hockey League in America. Jake’s younger brother 12-year-old Jarrod, is also a keen inline hockey player.
HUNT FOR COACH
THE search for a new Ocean Grove coach for 2013 is on after Cameron McGregor confirmed he would step down from the senior post at season’s end, writes Mark Heenan. McGregor, who took over the Grubbers senior coaching role in 2010, made the announcement last Thursday night to the Ocean Grove playing group. Ocean Grove Football Club president Geoff Cunningham said the club’s immediate goal would be an assault on this year’s BFL finals series and
finishing the home and away season in a strong position. He indicated a subcommittee would have to be formed before any senior coaching appointment is made. “The most important thing is we are concentrating on the season,” Cunningham told the Voice. “The coaching issue will take care of itself once the process starts – We will select a date that is appropriate to the club. “We will start interviewing people or
putting out to the wider community or maybe an internal applicant, we don’t know at this stage. “Once the subcommittee is formed they will look at the process, I’d be saying later in the year at the concept (of appointing a coach).” Internally, the Grubbers would have some excellent potential applicants if they chose to apply for the role. Those include Grubber playing assistant Shane Jack and co-captain Rowan O’Callaghan, who was a previous playing coach at the Woorinen Football
Club in the Central Murray Football League. McGregor, a non-playing coach, endorsed Jack and O’Callaghan as good candidates for the vacant role. “We have two good playing assistant coaches in Rowan and Shane,” McGregor said. “Shane Jack came on board with a Level Two coaching accreditation, which is more than what I ever had. “I don’t know whether any of them will put their hand up though.” Continued page 38.
Ocean Grove coach Cameron McGregor will be standing down at the end of the season. Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY
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