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A WOMAN has had to be rescued after being blown off her paddle board in the Barwon River last week. The incident happened near Talbot and Seaview avenues on the Barwon Heads side of the river at about 6.30am on Thursday. Bellarine police said the 41-year-old woman who had been paddling alone had clung to a buoy for almost half-an-hour until she was rescued by a passer-by. She was treated at the scene by paramedics and was been taken to hospital suffering mild hypothermia.
PAY DAY FOR SPORT Maddie Street jumps for joy as Our Lady Star of the Sea pupils cut loose with unicyclist Samuel Johnson. Story page 11.
OCEAN Grove will be watching the new government with interest – in particular the promise that the final funding to complete Shell Road was guaranteed with the Coalition victory. Sarah Henderson, who made
the pre-election promise, was elected with 54 per cent of the vote (after preferences and as it stood on Friday). That was a clear ten per cent ahead of incumbent Darren Cheeseman. The Green vote held up around
11.5 per cent. Although Cheeseman conceded early after the poll on September 7, Henderson was keen to make sure the marginal seat was won beyond doubt. “It is a great honour to be elected as the Member for
Corangamite. I thank the people of Corangamite for putting their trust and faith in me to represent them. “My work as a strong local voice representing the community has already begun. Continued page 9.
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Locals learn how to control and survey invaders A PILOT scheme to combat the spread of nonnative birdlife attracted 25 local volunteers. Bellarine Catchment Network has established a program to control the spread of Indian Mynas, as well as surveying other local species. On Saturday locals who registered their interest in helping, following a recent Voice article, were given a run down on how to humanely trap the birds in their gardens using specially constructed cages ahead of them been collected by trained operators who euthanase the creatures
according to special guidelines. Co-ordinator Matt Crawley of the BCN said: “Today we’ve had 25 registrations as part of our pilot program in Ocean Grove. We hope to build that number to 100 traps to be then rolled out in an integrated program across Ocean Grove and other towns on the Bellarine in the next 12 months. “There was a real interest to be able to control the Indian Myna and be able to protect and enhance native bird species in Ocean Grove.” The Indian Myna is an introduced species that
Rob Armstrong with volunteers helping in the Indian Myna control and survey program.
impacts on the breeding cycle of native birds and competes aggressively for habitat. Matt said that native birds such as the Swift Parrot may well be endangered if the Indian Myna numbers continue to increase.
Speakers put a lot of emphasis on the trapped bird’s welfare and that everything needed to be done to reduce the stress the creatures suffered while contained in the specially designed cages. Volunteer Rob Armstrong said: “We
will use enhanced animal welfare practices throughout the program and endeavour to improve that as we go along.” To find out more contact Matt on 0417 231853 or matt.bcn@ environmentbellarine. org.au
Winners committed to coast
WIN: Maddie Glynn and Bob Jordan from Barwon Coast.
STEPHANIE NAYLOR OCEAN Grove is home to two award winning programs that have been recognised for their commitment to the coast. The 2013 Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence were held last week on Wednesday, September 11 at the Melbourne Museum. The Ocean Grove Branch of the Disabled Surfers Association took home
first prize for the category of Community Action and Partnerships, as did Barwon Coast for Education. “Around 9,000 Victorians are involved in caring for the coast through volunteer groups, committees of management or coastal boards. There people work hard to champion, conserve and manage the coast, and their work is invaluable,” Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith said.
COMMITTED: Julia and Mark Beshara accept on behalf of the Disabled Surfers Association Ocean Grove Branch. The Disabled Surfers Association President Mark Beshara and his wife Julia attended the event, accepting the award on behalf of the committee group. Mark and Julia have been involved in helping out people with a disability for more than 25 years. “We just thought we could do a bit more,” Mark said. This is the second time the Ocean Grove branch
of the Disabled Surfers Association have been nominated for the award. “For the Disabled Surfers Association, this is an award of appreciation to the volunteers, sponsors, community groups and local businesses that have supported the program since 2009,” Mark said. The Ocean Grove based program is only becoming stronger, with three events planned for the coming months of December,
February and March. Originally, only two events were planned per year. Although gracious in accepting the award, Mark is happy the recognition will put the program out in the public eye more, as well as helping to apply for future funding. “We're just going to continue doing what we’ve been doing, and that is putting smiles on dials,” Mark said.
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An eye for others Local optometrist Majella O’Connor of Ocean Eyes Optometrists is taking part in the World Sight Day Challenge during October and is inviting members of the community to have their eyes tested during this time, to raise awareness of the campaign. The World Sight Day Challenge is the largest annual global fundraising campaign to address avoidable blindness caused by uncorrected refractive error – simply the need for an eye exam and glasses. On World Sight Day (October 10) , Majella will donate her eye exam fees to help the more than 600
million people in the world who are blind or vision impaired simply because they do not have access to an eye exam or glasses. The campaign is run by global charity, Optometry Giving Sight. “I have proudly supported Optometry Giving Sight for 5 years,” said Majella “The World Sight Day Challenge is a very positive campaign because preventable blindness is a solvable problem.” “Most people are surprised to learn that just $5 can be enough to help provide an eye exam and a pair of glasses to someone living in an underserved community.”
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Majella O'Connor and Kate Hanafin of Ocean Eyes Optometrists. The World Sight Day recycle their pre-loved specs; Challenge will also feature bring in your old glasses (in new ‘people power’ good condition) and receive wristbands to encourage a $10 voucher towards everyone who visits Ocean new prescription glasses. Eyes to make a donation and Participating is easy – pop in publicly show their support on or before World Sight Day, October 10. for Optometry Giving Sight. Ocean Eyes is located at 2 Ocean Eyes is also encouraging patients to Park Lane Ocean Grove.
COASTCARE has helped raise $855 for the Casey Tutungi Future Fund at an event held at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop on Friday, September 6. More than 40 people attended the event, with the Chicken Shop donating $2 from every Becks beer sold. A raffle was drawn which included Patagonia items, a weekend away and prints by local surf photographer Ed Sloane. “Everyone was really generous with their donations and the money raised is greatly appreciated by Casey and his family,'' Jaclyne Scally from Coastcare said. ''It's just a small contribution from Ocean Grove Coastcare and the local community.''
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Vanessa Smith with daughter Sophie and Emma Abram with son Rive.
Dishing up help for new mums STEPHANIE NAYLOR HAVING a newborn is one thing but having a newborn with no family support is another. Local mums Vanessa Smith and Emma Abram are co-ordinators of the new program Meals4Mums, which organises teams of volunteers to prepare and deliver meals to mums with new born babies. The program is targeted specifically at women who have got little or no support. “Having a baby is a beautiful and important time of your life, however it also brings a lot of pressure and is full of changes,” Emma said. Both Emma and Vanessa had their own experiences which sparked the same idea, coincidently approaching Sandra Cooper at Ocean Grove’s Baptist Church, The Wave, separately. ‘When I gave birth to my son prematurely at 34 weeks, it was one of the most stressful times of my life. It
wasn’t until I was provided with a few home cooked meals when I realised how much of a help it was,” Emma said. When Vanessa suggested to a group of kinder mums that they all could cook a meal for a mum who had just had a baby, she was shocked to get no response. “I knew I had to do something about this,” Vanessa said. The community outreach program has had a great response over the past five months, and is even receiving referrals from local and wider health centers. "I love the way Vanessa and Emma have taken from their own life experiences and have reached out in a practical way to mums in our community and on the Bellarine Peninsula. They are beautiful young women who truly care about other people and this shows in everything they do," Associate Pastor at the Wave Sandra Cooper said.
Meals started to be made in April, however the program took around five months to organise. “It’s just so important for mums to have that little bit of help when they have no other support around them. Not having to go to the supermarket or cooking in that first week is a blessing," Vanessa said. Volunteers from The Wave, being a church outreach program, must have their food handling certificate and a police check. Besides those safety precautions, Vanessa and Emma believe you really just need the heart to cook a meal. “It was an avenue we felt we could take to be a part of the community in helping new mums in Ocean Grove, Leopold and the greater Bellarine Peninsula who have little or no support,” Emma said. If you’re expecting or have had your baby and have little support, fill out a request form at www.meals4mums.weebly.com
THE Surfside Primary School Fresh Food Fair is scheduled for Sunday, November 3, on the Melbourne Cup long weekend. The fair is held annually to help assist in funding the school's Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, where the students grow and harvest thier own fruit and vegetables. Children’s rides, fresh food, children's activities, reptile displays, market stalls, raffles, music, plants and food will be on offer. For more info visit w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / FreshFoodFair or call 5256 1411.
Library set for holidays THE Ocean Grove library will see lots of primary school aged children in the library for various craft sessions during the school holidays. The sessions will be from Saturday, September 21 to Sunday, October 6. They will include activities such as magazine mosaicing, recycled CD craft and various story times. The library's events programs brochure is now available via the library website. Bookings are appreciated.
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Vicar falls for Grove vibe
Swooping season springs in again
NEW VICAR: Rev Jill McCoy.
STEPHANIE NAYLOR JILL McCoy has moved back across the water from Tasmania to Ocean Grove to become the first female Vicar for the Anglican Parish. Hearing of the Anglican Parish of Ocean Grove needing a new minister, Jill jumped at the chance. “It just felt right. Ocean Grove was a space God was calling me to be in. Bishop Phillip and I had a good sense that it was a good fit,” Jill went to Tasmania seven years ago to take up a position in an Anglican Church. Being a long way from family and friends, Jill and her husband Andrew knew it was time to make the trip home. “My main objective
in my new position is to maintain a loving and caring community, which has something to offer everybody. I’m also definitely excited about the vibrancy of the Ocean Grove people and becoming involved in that wider community,” Jill said. A former secondary school teacher, Jill started studying Theology when her sons were young. Knowing her life was going in a different direction, Jill believed she could make more of a different in the community at large through the church. Within the next few months, the parish will be thinking about how they can reach out to the community.
“My goals include connecting with people and helping them explore their spirituality, as well as reaching out, teaching and encouraging the people already a part of the church, and those that are not,” Jill said. “Whilst my job is inclusive, I am aware of the different demographics within Ocean Grove and know there are a lot of young families due to the housing estates, as well as retirees. My aim is to look for a way to include the whole community and at the same time understanding how to best service young families as they are time poor,” Jill added. When asked about being the first female Vicar, Jill
believes it is less of an issue that everyone thinks it is. “People mostly think it’s going to be a big change when a female takes over, however it’s soon forgotten when most realise what we do is the same and what is important is that we care and seek the needs of people,” Jill said. Jill enjoys textiles, walking, is an enthusiastic reader and has two adult sons with her husband Andrew, who are eager to visit her here in Grove. Andrew and Jill are excited to explore the town and settle into the community. “Ocean Grove is just so beautiful! We have many bush walks and activities we want to try out, so people will definitely see us out and about!” Jill said.
SRING has sprung which means so has bird swooping season. Native birds found within Ocean Grove are highly protective of their eggs, nest and young and will often swoop unsuspecting passers-by which sometimes results in injury. “The more a nesting bird is disturbed, increases the birds need to swoop to protect its home and its young,” Maddie Glynn from Barwon Coast said. Presently, for example, there is a protective Magpie along the walking trail estuary side of the Ocean Grove Spit within the 18W area. “The best strategies are to avoid the area completely and not try to scare, attack or remove the bird. It’s an offence to harass or destroy native birds or their eggs, they are protected,” Maddie added. To report a swooping incident by any species of bird contact the DEPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186, or visit their website, www.depi.vic. gov.au
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Bellarine Adventure Golf co-owner Sarah Webb with donkeys Sorrell and Tully who have been at the location since the time it was an animal santuary.
A round for 20 years BELLARINE Adventure Golf is celebrating 20 years in business this month. On Sunday September 29, the owners will be holding a birthday party at which their customers are set to be the guests of honour. Along with free snags and pony rides from Bellarine Pony Parties; Adventure Golf ’s mascot, Puttsie, will be giving out spot prizes. Visitors attending on the day will be invited to dress in their best golfing gear with even more prizes up
for grabs. As well as giving visitors 20 per cent off their golf on the day, 20 per cent of the day's green fees will be donated to Give Where You Live who work to alleviate disadvantage within the Geelong community. "We wanted to give something back to the community to say thank you for supporting us over the last 20 years and appreciate that Give Where You Live creates sustainable improvement in the lives of
local people,” says co-owner Sarah Webb. The business was opened in 1993 with the courses being created by Webb’s parents together with two other local families, the Browns and the Ulphs. The aim was to create a facility that was entertaining, relaxing and in harmony with the rural surrounds. Their first 18hole course, known as the Mountain, set amongst beautiful gardens complete with creeks and waterfalls,
certainly achieved this with a recent online reviewer describing the course as, ”the prettiest mini golf course I’ve seen.” The course was built on the site of a previous animal sanctuary with a bird aviary and two donkeys, Sorrell and Tully, still remaining as a source of further entertainment for visitors. Due to popular demand, a second 18-hole course, the Mill, was opened soon after and introduced the innovative use of vacuum
systems to propel players’ balls where they least expect them. These tricks along with multi-level greens, tricky water hazards and sticky sand traps have been giving players the opportunity to enjoy a challenge where both luck and skill play a part ever since. Webb, who took over the business last year said: “We look forward to providing entertainment for locals and visitors of all ages for many more years to come.”
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Sell off questions I READ with interest about the proposed sell-off of Asbury Street netball court park and club rooms for residential housing. When is Cr Jan Farrell going to research the amount of parkland we should have in Ocean Grove? These problems are well documented. We fought for Ocean Grove Park Inc, not council land, over the same principle. I wonder what you want out of this action? Is it another short fall in finance planning at the expense of open space? We have a long history of being outwitted. To name a few, the baby health centre, picture show hall, community owned and general meeting area, 50 metre pool plan and money raised handed over! This town may be easy going but there is a time to say enough is enough and the council help without taking and giving thought to keep this town a nice place to bring up children, not like one councillor report said, the beach is your parkland. That’s enough! Howard Timbury OCEAN GROVE
Four friends finished a fabulous cruise on the Mediterranean at Barcelona and found the Voice. They sailed from Venice through the Balkans, around Greece, Italy, the Riviera and had a great time. Then they headed to the UK and spent time with family and friends in England, Wales and Scotland. From left: Debbie and Jack Shepherd and Neville and Angela Densley.
This is a photograph of us taking the Voice to Tallinn, Estonia in August. From left: Gary Stephens, Maree Stephens, Helen Swindells and Philip Swindells.
Member for Bellarine - Lisa Neville RING ROAD AND THE BELLARINE CONNECTION I recently raised in Parliament with the Minister for Roads the issue of the Geelong Ring Road. I asked the Minister to urgently review the decision to build section 4C of the Geelong Ring Road to arterial road standard rather than freeway standard. The ring road has been a boon for the Geelong economy and was a great investment by the former State Government in securing the future of the region, but the next stage needs to be built as a freeway and not an arterial road or the economic and amenity benefits to the community will be seriously undermined. Stage 4C, which is the link
to the Surf Coast Highway, will have traffic lights if it is built as an arterial road, which will inevitably slow traffic and deter people from using the road. Ultimately the ring road needs to be and is planned to be extended to Portarlington Road to service the Bellarine Peninsula. However, the decision to build 4C to arterial road standard with traffic lights and speed restrictions will have impacts on both the benefits and of the link to the Surf Coast Highway and also for the future connection to the Bellarine Peninsula. I will continue to push for the Government to review this decision and have section 4C built to freeway standard so it will meet the needs of residents,
businesses and visitors to the area now and into the future. FIRE SERVICES LEVY I continue to receive complaints from Bellarine residents and business owners about the burden of the large increases in the Fire Services Levy (FSL) compared with previous years. The levy is set by the State Government and collected by the Council through your rates. While people are happy to pay the FSL, the increase in the levy costs are causing concern. I have written to the Treasurer and also raised the issue in Parliament. If you are concerned about the amount you are paying, please let me know to ensure I can continue to raise the issue with the State Government on your behalf.
VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL The Geelong Seniors Festival is held throughout the month of October to coincide with the Victorian Seniors Festival. For more information on what’s happening in Geelong, visit the City of Greater Geelong website www.geelongaustralia.com.au or contact my office. For more information on events in Melbourne and across the state visit www.seniorsonline.vic. gov.au or call Seniors Information Victoria on 1300 135 090. As always, please don't hesitate to contact my office if there are any issues I may be able to assist you with. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine 5248 3462
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Keeping the voters fed at Ocean Grove Primary School.
Voters decide
Making a vote count.
OCEAN Grove voters went to the polls at three locations on federal election day, with a slightly jovial atmosphere of cooperation between most of those taking part. You wouldn’t think so looking at the fearinvoking signage posted at the entrances. But at least one local campaigner said that national politicians could learn a lot by the way the grassroots activists get along constructively on the big day. “On election day I was handing out ‘how to vote’ cards together with volunteers from different political parties,” explained Lyn Mulligan. “There would be few countries in the world today where volunteers would not feel threatened by doing so. “The camaraderie
Polling day in sunny Grove.
Friendly rivals,
The King family at the polls in Ocean Grove.
amongst these volunteers was understanding, talking and laughing together. One of the opposition to myself shouted myself and others coffee. Another held my strategic place while I left briefly.” The polling stations were also staffed by local volunteers who handled questions and ensured the process was carried out smoothly and correctly.
Continued from page1. Henderson said her immediate focus would be on job creation and investing in the infrastructure of the future. “I’m committed to delivering 21st century infrastructure to Corangamite, including upgrades to the Great Ocean Road, duplicating the Princes Highway
through to Colac and revamping sporting and community facilities across the region.” The revamping of sporting facilities includes the promise that a Federal Coalition Government would deliver $3.5 million to build a sports pavilion at Shell Road Reserve. At the time she said: “Our funding commitment means that construction on a new home for Ocean Grove football, netball, soccer and cricket is now fully funded.” Following the election Henderson added: “I acknowledge the efforts of Darren Cheeseman as the local MP since 2007. "On behalf of the electorate I thank him for his contribution to the local community throughout his term of office.”
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Sisterly challenge brings Samuel to Ocean Grove
LOOK AT ME: Samuel Johnson on a smaller unicycle.
HIGH FIVE: Samuel with his guitar and unicycle.
UNICYCLER extraordinaire Samuel Johnson had clocked just more than 10,000km across Australia as he cycled into Ocean Grove. Samuel visited Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School last Friday with 5,000km and five months to go. Samuel’s expedition is all about keeping his promises to his terminally ill sister Connie. This includes raising $1 million for breast cancer research, raising awareness of the disease and to break the Guinness World Record for the longest journey on a unicycle. Samuel shared with students the importance of early detection of the disease, and that they should go home and encourage their mums to perform a breast selfexamination. Samuel also spoke candidly of his love for Connie. Students wore casual clothes, with a touch of pink, with a gold coin donation to support Sam’s Love Your Sister charity. A sausage sizzle, cupcake challenge and performances from Sam playing air guitar to the AC/DC classic ‘Thunder’ while riding the unicycle, kept students, teachers and parents entertained. Sam and the Love Your Sister team’s message is simple: don't fall into the booby-trap, be breast aware!
PUSH: Students get into the spirit of things.
HELPING HAND: Jack Drought gets a push.
TALK: Attentive audience.
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PASSIONATE: Dennis Sonogan's depiction of the ‘Old Barwon Heads Bridge’ won first prize at the Victorian Artists Society Winter Exhibition.
Bridge art takes out top award STEPHANIE NAYLOR SELF taught Ocean Grove artist Dennis Sonogan has won an award at the Victorian Artists Society Winter Exhibition. More than 120 society member artists entered the competition, with Dennis’ depiction of the ‘Old Barwon Heads Bridge’
selected for first prize. “This painting is indeed a fine piece of work by one of our newest members and on behalf of the Council I would like to congratulate him on winning the Daniel Smith/LUKAS Award,” exhibition judge Greg Murray said. The prize, sponsored by Senior
Art Supplies, isn’t the first for Dennis. “I’ve won many awards in recent art shows, where I specialise in seascapes and iconic structures,” Dennis said. A cycling enthusiast, Dennis is a former commercial builder who owned an architectural office in Hawthorn, where he
had the opportunity to do some freelance sketches. “The freelancing kicked off my passion, I realised I had some potential so I took it on full-time when I retired,” Dennis said. Dennis is looking forward to entering some of his artwork into the Ocean Grove Rotary Art Show.
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Ambos gunning for a fair go An insight into Ocean Grove’s ambulance station and its dedicated paramedics. Reporter STEPHANIE NAYLOR sat down with team manager Brad Pole. VICTORIA has Australia's most highly trained and lowest paid paramedics. It is paying paramedics up to 30% less than other states, reiterating results found in a recent survey that shows more than 1500 ambulance officers could leave Ambulance Victoria within the next five years if conditions don't change. “The survey we conducted at the end of 2012 indicated 50% of Victorian paramedics will leave the job, go back to university or move interstate,” General Secretary of Ambulance Employees Australia Steve McGhie said. Ocean Grove’s own Ambulance Team Manager, Brad Pole, is in full support of his team and other paramedics in Victoria currently seeking pay parity with other states, expecting nothing more or less. “Paramedics in states like WA, SA and the ACT are paid $25000 a year more than us. Right now, we have been offered $1 per week wage rise. The government wants to take away entitlements like leave loading and annual leave, to offset base wage increases,” Mr Pole said. Ambulance Victoria is approximately 13 months into an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, where road staff is negotiating with senior management and the government for a wage increase, subject to government policy and productivity offsets. With the current position at a standstill, an independent commission has been called in to assist both
parties. The meeting was due to be held on Monday. “We are hopeful the issue will be resolved. We aren’t committed to see the process through if we don’t feel it’s aiding the situation,” Mr McGhie said. Ocean Grove's ambulance team is resilient. “We are disappointed that the state government doesn’t recognise our professionalism and our skills,” Mr Pole said. “When it comes to Ocean Grove Ambulance and its service to the community, it’s business as usual.” While it may seem there is a shortage of ambulances in the Barwon region, Ambulance Victoria management in Geelong
has been putting extra resources to cope with peak workloads. “We're a limited resource. At the most at any one time during the day or night, there would be approximately 15 stretchercarrying ambulances on the road,” Mr Pole said. There is one 24-hour ambulance that covers Ocean Grove. The nearest ambulance is around 8km away. “Geelong and surrounding areas are among the busiest areas in the state,” Mr McGhie said. An Ocean Grove ambulance responds to around 200 cases per month, with the majority going directly to Geelong
Hospital. “Geelong Hospital Emergency Department’s staff are under enormous pressure, and at times, there is uncontrollable ramping,” Mr McGhie. Paramedics have been under fire during recent months over ramping and response times, in particular surrounding the increasingly busy Geelong Hospital. The average time for the Ocean Grove car to receive the job, get to hospital and return back to Ocean Grove is two and a quarter hours. “The flow-on effects of ramping is that ambulances, like Ocean Grove’s, may be away from their local area for longer periods of time. However,
it’s important to know that Geelong Hospital’s performance relating to hospital ramping actually has the best figures in the state, which of course is greatly appreciated by us!” Mr Pole said. Despite this, the Ocean Grove team is disappointed the state government won't recognise its (or others) skills. “It was a slap to the face to us when politicians gave themselves a 15% pay rise, yet we continue to wait,” Mr Pole said. The majority of Ocean Grove paramedics reside locally. They shop at the local supermarket, their kids go to local schools, and they are dedicated to their position.
FAIR GO: Ocean Grove Ambulance team manager Brad Pole supports a push towards better pay for Victorian paramedics.
Council begins aerial treatments for pesky mozzies CITY of Greater Geelong has commenced aerial mosquito treatments in a bid to keep levels under control for spring and summer. The first treatments of the year took place last week around Barwon Heads, Breamlea, Ocean Grove
and Wallington. Mosquito larvae levels had been found at moderate to high levels in these areas. The treatments focused on breeding sites around Lake Connewarre and Breamlea. The mosquito control products used in aerial
treatments are Bacillus thuringiensis isralensis (Bti) and s-Methoprene. These products only affect mosquito larvae and do not harm people, pets and the environment. Both products are nationally approved by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary
Medicines Authority for mosquito treatment. The products have limited residual properties and do not magnify in the food chain. Environment portfolio holder Cr Andy Richards said the city was proactive in ensuring mosquito levels
were controlled as much as possible. He said the council is encouraging residents to help keep numbers down by getting rid of any potential breeding sites in their backyards, such as pools of water in pots, tyres or buckets.
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Big thanks to Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions and the Dove Op Shop which both made very generous contributions to Parkinson's Victoria as part of the ongoing New York Marathon for Parkinson's campaign.
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Surf beach to City Hall AN EAGER group of local runners laced up at Ocean Grove main beach before jogging 24km to Geelong City Hall as part of Parkinson’s Awareness Week. Chaperoned by four VW kombis, the runners made their way up to The Terrace before heading for Grubb Road and the Bellarine Highway, en route to the council HQ in Gheringhap Street. Caroline Pascoe, Lisa Dickson, Philip Christian and Alan Barber completed the trek while Alaine O’Connor and Andy Satler did the first leg of the course with them. The runners were supported by patient kombi drivers Gerard Kennedy, Matt Matthews of Coastal Kombis, John Ashton and Anthony and Sally Caligari who kept the runners fuelled up and safe from the traffic. Keeping to the runners 5-6km pace, the kombis, which had Parkinson’s Awareness signage blazened across them, attracted plenty of attention from drivers. Part of the reason for running to Geelong City Hall was to extend the
campaign of awareness that has become strong in Ocean Grove and parts of the Bellarine. During the last four months locals have supported a campaign to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s. Under the banner of New York Marathon for Parkinson’s the local community has raised more than $13,000 to help Parkinson’s Victoria with its support, advocacy and research work. In November Ocean Grove’s Alan Barber will be running the New York Marathon to raise money for Parkinson’s. Alan, who has two good friends who were diagnosed with Parkinson’s at a young age, aims to raise awareness. One of his friends, Richard Grimmett is partnering him in this campaign. The campaigners are now beginning to focus their attention on the goal of acquiring a specialist Parkinson’s nurse for the Geelong/Barwon region. This position would enable people living with Parkinson’s to remain independent longer and so reduce the costs associated with early
READY TO RUN: Philip Christian, Alan Barber, Caroline Pascoe, Lisa Dickson and Andy Sattler.
Lisa and Andy on the Bellarine Highway, and the kombi escorts at the final destination.
retirement and a lack of specialist care. “To be able to realise the local aim of a specialist Parkinson’s nurse for the region we need to involve council at least through its awareness of our campaign but in the hope that we can gain support for the initiative,
be that through advocacy, support or feasibility funding,” said Barber. “As with all preventative medicine, providing people with support mechanisms that ensure independence actually saves money in the long run. It also enables people to have a decent quality
of life. Isn’t that what all levels of government should be striving to deliver anyway?” To follow the campaign simply like the facebook page New York Marathon for Parkinson’s. To donate please go to www. ever ydayhero.com.au/ alan_barber.
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Pop-rock Monkeys to play at Anglesea Music Fest LOCAL original poprock band Coastal Pop Monkeys have been asked to play as part of this year's Anglesea Music Festival. The band features Wendy Robinson on vocals, Peter Mobbs on guitar, Pete Langley on bass and Jess Gallé on drums. The Coastal Pop Monkeys will be playing alongside Brian Cadd, Sandi Thom from the UK, Dallas Franca and more. Coastal Pop Monkeys fans can catch the band live in concert on the LP Stage on Saturday Oct 19 at 5pm. The band will also perform at local shows that are coming up as part of the Relay For Life and will appear
at the Ocean Grove Christmas Carols in December with their Ocean Grove Christmas song, 'Santa Wears A Springer'. The Coastal Pop Monkeys write all their own songs, have a particularly strong following online, and have released several demos on YouTube. You can get more info on Coastal Pop Monkeys by logging on to the net and going to www.facebook.com/ coastalpopmonkeys.
PICTURED RIGHT: original band the Coastal Pop Monkeys are Jess Gallé, Wendy Robinson, Pete Langley and Peter Mobbs.
Rotary Art Show ENTRIES are open for this year’s Ocean Grove Rotary Art Show. The Art Show has three major categories, painting, drawing and print making with total prize money of over $9000 to be awarded. All proceeds raised from the sale of paintings over the weekend will go towards Disabled Surfers’ Association and Riding Develops Abilities. The official opening of the Art Show will be on the evening of Friday, November 1 for artists and guests, where prize winners will be announced. The Art will then be on public display on Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3 at Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall. Entry forms can be downloaded by visiting www.rotaryoceangrove. org.au and following the links. For further information contact Coral at coral.barker@bigpond. com. Entries close September 30 at 5pm.
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fresh and tasty dishes BEACHHOUSE Barwon Heads is an elegantly renovated venue serving cafe fare during the day and modern Australian cuisine during the evening hours. BeachHouse Barwon Heads prides itself on its friendly and efficient service, constant quality of food, and extensive wine list, which has a number of local wines on display. The kitchen staff, led by Ashley Cargill, aim to provide fresh and tasty dishes, sourcing the best
produce for each season. Come and enjoy their Grazing menu, which is available all day, with a glass of locally produced wine. BeachHouse has just released its Spring menu. Some of the favourites remain; the Asian pork dim sims, bouillabaisse and Thai chicken spring rolls. Some lost loved ones return with Portarlington mussels in a classic tomato, chilli and garlic broth, and house-made potato
gnocchi with burnt butter, sage and goats cheese. Come and try the S’mores Pie or grain fed Eye Fillet, being served with wild mushrooms, broccolini, pine nut crumble and a red wine jus. Every Friday night there is ‘Happy 2 Hours’ between 5pm7pm. You will see discounted beer on tap, which includes Carlton Draught, Cascade Light, Kirin, Peroni, Little Creatures Pale Ale and White Rabbit Dark Ale,
and all their wines by the glass. BeachHouse Barwon Heads is open 7 days, for breakfast, lunch and dinner all year round, from 9am Monday to Friday, and from 8am Saturday and Sunday. See the menus at www. beachhousebarwonheads. com.au. Bookings are highly recommended and to place one call 5254 3376 or email info@ beachhousebarwonheads. com.au
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•Favourite local place in the area? The main beach
•What book or magazine are you currently reading?
•Most relaxing night out?
Game of Thrones
Anything that involves good food and good friends
•Your ideal breakfast or lunch spot on a day off?
•Favourite music to play at work?
Anywhere that does a mean muesli. I love the new Driftwood Café or A Spot For Joe in Geelong. I’d also be lying if I said I don’t come into my own work on my days off
•Best Ocean Grove pizza? Vego with chilli from Ocean Grove Pizza
•Favourite local food store/market/shop? The Ocean Grove Fruit and Vegetable store or Elvis Parsley’s for their juices
Anything from Bon Iver to Frank Ocean
•What is your own coffee order? Double shot soy flat white
•Favourite coffee to make? Why? Flat white or large latte for coffee art purposes
•Favourite little-known local history fact of Ocean Grove? Historically, I know very little about Ocean Grove, but if you puzzled me on the Chinese Revolution I think you’d be impressed!
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what’s ON music/live events
• Piping Hot Chicken Shop - September 20 Bellarine year 12 VET class - October 4 Soul Rectifiers -October 11 Wayne Jury and Alison Penny • Barwon Heads Hotel -Wednesday Trivia Night 7:30pm Thursday Master of Darkness 8.30pm -Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music -'Open mic for youth' show under 21's every second month on a Sunday 3pm5.30pm. More info contact Jill Meehan 0431 606 476. • Ocean Grove Hotel -Saturday Night Live at The Ocean Grove Hotel Saturday from 9pm. • Pototo Shed, Drysdale -September 20-21Burlesco • Springdale Community Centre Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every third Sun of every month 2pm 5.30pm. More info Contact
Jill Meehan 0431 606 476 • Ocean Grove Bowling Club -Morning Melodies October 10th Matt Orchard • Uniting Church Hall, Stokes Street, Queenscliff, Friday October 18 at 6.30pm, Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale Oxfam Group Annual Dinner. Contact Denise on 5258 4574.
markets & fairs
• Ocean Grove Park September 21 Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm • Barwon Heads Community Hall September 28 Barwon Heads Community Market 9am-1pm • Parkes Hall Newcombe Street Portarlington September 29 Portarlington Community Market 9am to 2pm • Kingston Park October 6 Ocean Grove Community Market 9am1pm • Buy Bellarine Produce
Barn Tuckerberry Farm Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm
food/wine
• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 5253 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington Open weekends and public holidays 11am 5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760
get active
• Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity Ph: 0438 055 679 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove -Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music for 55+, 10.15am gentle
exercises to music for 65+ contact Marg on 52 551 335 • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove -Wednesdays 9.00 am Volleyball, 9.30 am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Queenscliff RSL Hall -Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Marcus Hill Hall cnr Banks Road and Bellarine Highway -Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Ph: 5251 3 393 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove -Mondays 7-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413 690597 • Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435 481 920 • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove - Wednesday 7pm
1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422 700951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955 331 or email Kerryn@bluewateryoga. org.au
reading & writing
• Ocean Grove Library – corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. -Wednesdays 10.30am – Toddlertime -Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses -Friday 10.30am Preschool Storytime. First Wednesday of the month 4pm-5pm Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 8-12 Third Tuesday of each month 2.30pm-3.30pm Book chat for adults. All welcome.www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au -Wednesday August 21 4.30-5.30PM Family
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family fun
• Koombahla Equestrian Park Tuesday to Friday after school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 52 562 742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Toy Library Borrow a range of toys for children aged six months to six years, open to all families on the Bellarine www. oceangrovetoylibrary.org.au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove Friday 10am-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 contact Chelsea Cole at oceangroveplaygroup@ gmail.com
• Springdale Hall, Drysdale - Family Bush Dance Saturday October 5, 7.3010.30pm Adult $10 Family $25 light supper book: 5253 1960
classes & exhibtions
• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check out program with a range of courses, classes and fund activities Ph: 52 554 294
health & wellbeing
• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace Last Friday of every month 1PM-3PM Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles available). Details from Julie Rodger on 0435 362 573 or email julesrodg@gmail.com.
To have your event included in What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice. com
Clubs meet 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, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact 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 Peter 0419 782629 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. Second Thursday of every month Prostate Support Group-Bellarine meets at Ocean Grove Community Health Centre at 1.30pm. Contact John Lee on 5221 8862 for details. 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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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 - Mon, Tue and Fri: 9am to 3pm, and Wed 9am to 12pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. 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, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 2pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5251 2268 or 51542873. 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. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Marianne Rogan on 5256 1619. 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. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996 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.
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Entertainer Chris Morant with student George Wilson.
Students lead the way BELLARINE Secondary School’s biennial Youthfest took place last Thursday September 13. The day contained a thrilling mix of cultural presentations, action events and wonderful workshops. Music and theatrical performances throughout the day highlighted the amazing talent of past and present Bellarine Secondary College students, as well as invited performers. “This has been the third Youthfest I’ve been involved in. It’s definitely getting better and better each year. It was great to see everyone really enjoying the day,” head student organiser Zac Kingsbury said. Youthfest is driven
by the enthusiasm and hard work of students, staff and community representatives and has been held every two years since 1999. “What a creative approach to the day. It was fantastic! It was great to see the students, our visitors and staff having such a fantastic time together,” principal Alison Murphy said. African drummers, variety entertainer Chris Morant and the popular zorb balls were amongst the highlights on the day. “Congratulations and thanks to Senem Shamsili and her team for the leadership, organisation, attention to detail and so much more! What a terrific celebration of the talents of so many students, too,” Alison Murphy added.
College captains Bec, Brad, Erin and Phil.
In the Zorb ball.
Bosnian dancers.
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DINE IN OUR TOWN A DRYSDALE restauranteur is urging locals to make the most of eateries in their own backyard. Doug Unsworth who put his money where his mouth is by investing big dollars in his Drysdale steakhouse, said he and a number of other business owners are backing Drysdale with their own money. Having had Parkers Steakhouse in Geelong for the past seven years, Doug decided to open another in Drysdale six months ago. Investing nearly half a million dollars into building and opening the restaurant, Doug is hopeful his investment is a good one for the Drysdale community, even though he says the risks are high. “Everyone knows these economic times are tough and carry great risk but there is a real shortage of restaurants along the Bellarine Peninsula. Many of the decent ones are closing down, too.” Doug was disappointed to hear a number of other hospitality venues had shut their doors recently. “Along with me there are other businesses who are willing to get the community going even more, investing money in renovations and other things,” Doug said. “These people, like myself, are really putting their livelihood on the line, investing big money to help grow and mature our town
Drysdale restaurant owner Doug Unsworth. and boosting it up to what it should and could be,” he added. At his Geelong restaurant last week, Doug reflected that someone had called to make an appointment that same night, however they were fully booked. “I reminded the guy about our Drysdale restaurant, and he couldn’t believe he had forgotten! He was from Drysdale!” Doug said. “People need to understand that they don’t always need to go into town, Geelong, when what
they may be after is right here,” He added. Having thought of various locations to open a second Parkers Steakhouse, which will slowly become Squire’s Loft over the next five years, Doug came to the realisation of biting the bullet and making Drysdale the destination. “I live here, it was just logical! Why not make my hometown better?,” Doug said. What do you think? Contact journo@oceangrovevoice.com.
BELLARINE RIVALS FACE OFF Drysdale did the town proud by reaching the BFL Grand Final on Saturday but were unable to overcome a disciplined Queenscliff. Story inside.
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Renate and Len rich with awards RENATE and Len of Manzanillo Grove of Drysdale have won gold and silver awards for the second year in a row for their olive oil in this year’s Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards. Adding to a decade of accolades, Manzanillo won gold for their red label oil, also won in 2012, and silver for their table olives. “The judges described our oil as rich and complex
with a sweet almond finish, good transfer to the palate, well balanced in the mouth, having it all along with freshness and complexity,” Manzanillo Grove owner Renate Kint explained. Owners Len and Renate have lived in Drysdale for more than 40 years, having owned a local timber and hardware store before establishing Manzanillo Grove in 1997. “We planted 4500 trees
on the bare land we purchased as a hobby to keep us busy, but never knew it was going to grow to this level! My husband Len knows no boundaries,” Renate joked. Medals from the prestigious Australian Olive Association awards held annually in Canberra decorate Manzanillo, and this year’s awards won in Melbourne are just as significant. “To win the awards
means that the hard work is all worth it, as well as knowing we are producing great products!” Len said. Having exceeded their original goals, Len and Renate don’t mind if business was to slow down slightly. “We would like to move on and try to sell in the future but in the meantime we will carry on and keep up the standard that has been set,” Renate said.
NO BOUNDARIES: Renate and Len with olive trees.
Creating a corporate class DRYSDALE is home to a new Management Institute of Australia office, meaning locals will no longer have to commute to Geelong for an education. A first for Drysdale, the Institute is located on High Street and offers a variety of courses, as well as recognised prior learning, which some people don’t even know they qualify for. “I have a lot to do with our local footy club and a lot of the tradies’ partners who do their books, for example, don’t realise they have acquired skills which could possibly be eligible for government funding and recognition,” Owner
Greg Collier said. When Greg was faced with either having the office in Geelong or Drysdale, the choice wasn’t hard. “I want my own kids and their friends to have a choice to study close to home and not feel their only options are going into Geelong to the TAFE or University. We are an inbetween option which is industry based,” Greg said. Greg’s Management Institute is perfect for students who want a flexible, cost effective learning style that does not just include a classroom setting.
Management intern Julia Grant with Greg Collier. Drysdale student Julia Grant is in her final year of a Bachelor of Management at Deakin University where she chose to undertake an internship at the Drysdale Management Institution to enhance
her employability after graduation. “My experience working at MIA was fantastic. I have gained practical experience in various areas of my studies, and importantly I have
also gained an extensive amount of knowledge and insight beyond what can be learned in a classroom,” Julia said. “I’ve lived in Drysdale for over 15 years and believe this is a fantastic opportunity for the local community, as well as a first of its kind,” Julia added. “It’s quite unique to see someone like Greg who has been so successful in the corporate world make the transition to the education sector,” Julia said. For more information visit: www.geelong.mia. edu.au or call: 5234 4788.
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Liam's on the road to success BUDDING actor and Year 10 Bellarine Secondary College student Liam Erck is on the road to success. Earlier this year Liam auditioned for the role of Howe in a television show called The Worst Year of my Life Again. Out of hundreds of young actors across Australia and the UK, Liam won the role and went straight into shooting the kids comedy. Having spent four months working on the set of the
show, drama teacher Ms Cassia Webster spoke with great pride about Liam’s achievements at a recent school assembly, where his success was acknowledged in front of the entire senior school. The television show will appear on ABC 3 and will screen sometime early next year. Locally, Liam shone recently as the narrator of the school production ‘Into The Woods’, which was shown at the Potato Shed in Drysdale.
Enthusiasts dig vintage machinery THE first Bellarine Vintage Machinery Group event was held on September 1, drawing a crowd of more than 500 people to the grounds of the Drysdale station area. Operating as a sub group from the Bellarine Agriculture Society, the group was formed in June 2013 by a group of likeminded people interested in preserving, operating and displaying vintage machinery for the public to see. “I and the other 11 members strongly believe that our industrial history should be saved for future generations. It always surprises me how such equipment can be built by hand,” Group President Bob De Vries said. The event saw many others showing their interest in joining the
group which is currently made up of a wide group of residents from along the Bellarine Peninsula. “We had a number of pieces of equipment on display which had worked in the area including two operating steam engines, old tractors, farm equipment and stationary engines,” Bob explained. The group aims to run two events per year to display much loved equipment that has been restored and preserved to show how it was done in the “good old days”. “We hope to stage the next event in about April of next year at the Drysdale station turntable paddock, if all works out,” Bob said. The group hopes to get land along the Bellarine to set up a permanent base for displaying vintage farm equipment.
Bob De Vries (left) with a vintage steam engine.
Students document homelessness THREE Year 12 students from Bellarine Secondary College collected amazing film footage that they will be editing together for a unique project to raise awareness of the issues surrounding the homeless population of Melbourne and Geelong. On September 11 Joel Greenwood, Istephan Barsamaglou and Shane Formosa travelled to Melbourne to meet volunteers who work with
an organisation known as ‘The Big Umbrella’ The students worked in a team to interview well know social justice advocate Father Bob McGuire and to video a man named Rob. Rob is homeless and has been sleeping on the streets for more than 20 years. The boys interviewed Rob and discussed his daily routine. They filmed Rob as he re-enacted a typical day living on the streets of the city. They
then asked Rob questions about himself and his life. When Shane spoke about the experience back at school he said, ‘I learnt a lot from that day. It taught me that not all people who live on the streets have done something to deserve to be there. Some of the homeless population are just regular people who have had some bad luck in life and haven’t recovered from it.’ Amazingly, by chance,
Bellarine students were involved in interviewing Father Bob McGuire. the group bumped into Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle as they were shooting footage in one of the colourful Melbourne laneways.
For further information on Study 4 Change, log onto their website at: www. thebigumbrella.org or follow them on Facebook and/or twitter.
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Sharing passion for recycling THIS year, Drysdale Primary School joined The Kids Teaching Kids 2013 program for the first time. Launched in Geelong last Friday, Drysdale were among six of the primary and secondary schools from the Geelong region that came together for the conference at Manifold Heights Primary School, where they shared their passion for sustainability. “Ten Grade five students worked solidly for nearly two months to research topics, brainstorm ideas, prepare a presentation and then rehearse for a 30 minute
presentation!” teacher Shane Kennedy said. Attending the launch was Federal Member for Corio Richard Marles, Director of Kids Teaching Kids Arron Wood and Managing Director of Target Stuart Machin. The students learnt a lot through the program, and not just about the issue of recycling waste. “The opportunity to represent the school and work together in a team was a really good experience that helped build our confidence and leadership skills for next year,” Mercedes Gowlett, Tori Hanley and Sarah Skeen participate in the Drysdale student Caitlyn said. Kids Teaching Kids conference at Manifold Heights Primary School.
College fills street with music CHRISTIAN College have competed in the well-known Australian cultural event, the Royal South Street Competition, in Ballarat during the past two weeks. South Street is one of Australia's longest running Eisteddfods and celebrated 122 years this year. “It was really fun. It was a great experience to be involved,” Student Jodie Mitten said. Jodie came runner up for the 13 and under brass solo category, playing trumpet, with George Ellis coming first. Christian College Strings came first in the VCE Classical Ensemble category also, among other extremely successful results. Competitors travel from all across Australia to compete in the competition. RIGHT: Combined Middle School Concert band
Steven in action.
Steve flies the flag ONE of Christian College’s Bellarine Year 6 students, Steven Case, recently represented Australia at the ‘Qingdao International Sailing Regatta' from August 13 to August 22 in China. Steven was honoured with the responsibility of carrying the flag for
Australia and achieved first place overall in the sailing competition. “My experience living away from home has given me a greater appreciation for Australian life and I’m really excited for my next event which is closer to home in Sorrento,” Steven said.
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Cricket club looking good with gun recruits
THE Drysdale Cricket Club has obtained the
services of three gun recruits for the 2013/14 season. Fast bowler Leigh Allan who returns to the Hawks this season, joins fellow signings opening bowler Cameron Clayton (St Anthony’s Melton area) and all-rounder Brett Harding (Lethbridge) Drysdale Cricket Club coach, Shane Cutajar, remains buoyant their new recruits will help bolster the bowling line-
up after the club narrowly missed out on playing A-Grade finals last season. “We missed out (on the top four) by one game last season,” Cutajar said. “That finish was wholly a result of an inexperienced bowling line-up and we were fully aware of that. “Last year was productive even though we did not make finals in getting games into those three main bowlers.
“We had to target some bowlers specifically just to strengthen our attack and give us a bit more of a spine.” IN OTHER news, Drysdale A-Grade will meet Collendina in their opening game of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association season on Saturday October 5. The round one fixture between the Cobras and the Hawks is a one-
day clash at Collendina Recreation Reserve. MEANWHILE the Hawks will play a oneday practice match against Melton Centrals this Sunday at Drysdale Recreation Reserve. Game starts at 10am. From next week, Drysdale’s cricketers will revert back to their normal Tuesday and Thursday nightly training schedule.
Local rider in Aus champs MARK HEENAN SAINT Ignatius student Lilly Herzer knows she has an infectious connection with her horse Grand Flamingo. The Year 10 student based in Drysdale was in Perth this week to prepare and compete for Victoria at the 2013 Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships. The National Championships run from October 2 to October 6. The 16-year-old, who will be competing in the National Dressage event with Grand Flamingo, said the close two-year association with the horse gave her plenty of satisfaction.
Grand Flamingo, warmblood horse, is a male and 17hands high and 6 years old. “His (Grand Flamingo) personality, he is a bit cheeky and naughty sometimes, but when he is going good, he goes really well,” Lilly told the Voice. Lilly said a lot of preparation went into the Nationals event, with Grand Flamingo to arrive in Perth a month in advance to acclimatise to the warmer conditions and competition. “Normally he is at home (in Drysdale), we’ve just sent him over to our friends earlier (in Perth) so he can get used to the travel of competition,”
she said. She qualified for the Nationals event, after she finished third at the Victorian Interschool State Championships held at the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre in July. Lilly also thanked her coach Gitte Donvig for helping the teenager prepare for the Nationals event. Lilly has lived in Drysdale her entire life and she trains and grooms Grand Flamingo at her family’s 20-acre property. Pictured right: Lilly Herzer riding Grand Flamingo.
Ally sets the bar high BELLARINE Secondary College Drysdale campus student Alexandra Martin has set the bar high to reach her weightlifting goals. The Year 10 teenager whose ultimate aim is to compete at the Olympics Games in 2016 and 2020, earlier this year participated at the Youth Olympics in the 58 kilogram category. “For my future I would really love the opportunity to compete in the Commonwealth Games and then my dream is to compete in future Olympics,” Alexandra said. “I want to qualify for the Olympics, but I want to qualify for the Oceania event and that is next year.” Before then Alexandra aims to improve personal best performances at the Nationals event that will be held in Melbourne in Hawthorn next month. The 16-year-old can lift 44 kilograms in the Snatch and lifts 51 kilograms in the Clean and
Alexandra Martin, left and above with the youth Olympic team
Jerk. The Leopold resident trains up to three times a week at Heavy Metal Barbell in Ocean Grove. Alexandra is trained by well-known Geelong weightlifting coach Michael Torriero.
Drysdale Tennis Club DRYSDALE Tennis Club is offering a great opportunity to keep active during the upcoming September school holidays. The club will hold its annual school holiday junior tennis tournament on Tuesday September 24 and Wednesday September 25. All junior players are welcome to play. It is a great chance for players of all abilities to get together and have fun in a fully supervised environment.
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Junior success at Kardinia grand finals WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: pictured left are Drysdale's under 17 (div 2) premiers.
Drysdale u15 (div 2).
Drysdale u15 (div 2) premiers.
Above Drysdale u19 versus Queenscliff. LEFT: Drysdale u17 (div 2) versus Ocean Grove.
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B's put in strong show against tough Tigers side
Drysdale grade B can be proud that they gave a very strong Torquay side a good run in the grand final at Kardinia Park.
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GRAND FINALS IN PICTURES
Final loss but terrific season MARK HEENAN THE Drysdale Football Club concedes their 2013 season was a success despite Queenscliff inflicting a 53-point defeat over the Hawks in Saturday’s BFL Grand Final. Final scores were Queenscliff 14.16.100 to Drysdale 6.11.47 at Spring Creek Reserve in Torquay on Saturday September 14. The BFL Grand Final was a history making day for the Queenscliff Football Club, who won BFL senior flags in 2011 and 2012, to claim a hat-trick of premierships.
For Drysdale, the pathway to the BFL Grand Final was also a stunning achievement. After Torquay blitzed Drysdale by 61 points in round 17, a fourth placed finish loomed likely for the Hawks going into finals. Drysdale then turned the season on its head after they knocked off Barwon Heads in round 18 and gifted third spot and a double chance after Ocean Grove’s final round win over Torquay. The Hawks then upstaged Geelong Amateur and Queenscliff in the first two weeks of finals to make their
first senior BFL Grand Final since 2010. Drysdale was the only team to defeat Queenscliff in 2013 who had an incredible 21-1 record including finals, overcame the Coutas by seven points in the second semi-final clash on Saturday August 31. Drysdale coach John Fitzgerald in his first season with the club, paid enormous credit to his players and timely run into BFL finals. “Yes absolutely (it is a massive achievement), everyone starts the season wanting to play in a Grand Final, so for us to get there is a terrific result,”
Fitzgerald told the Voice after the match. “Probably five or six weeks out, we were staring down at an elimination final in the first week of finals. “I think to our credit we have really taken the opportunity that was presented to us and we are the only team to beat Queenscliff this year.” Fitzgerald paid tribute to triple premiers Queenscliff, saying they were a champion club of the BFL and brilliantly led by Coutas’ playing coach, Tom Limb. The last time a Bellarine club won three consecutive
BFL premierships was Ocean Grove’s incredible run of four straight flags from 2000 to 2003. “Queenscliff are a fantastic club. I love the way they conduct themselves as a champion club of our competition,” Fitzgerald said. “They are universally admired and respected for the way they play their footy and I reckon Tom (Limb) and his club do a fantastic job.” MEANWHILE Fitzgerald, a multiple premiership winning coach with GFL clubs Bell Park and South Barwon, has agreed to stay on at the Hawks’ nest next season.
He said the club’s impressive community and family values made it an easy choice to sign at Drysdale in 2014. “I will be coaching next year,” Fitzgerald said. “We will be having a crack at buttering up again and seeing if we can slay the giant. “Drysdale have been terrific and really welcomed me to the club and looked after me – I have really enjoyed it. “I have been involved with three other clubs, they have all been suburban Geelong clubs and to actually come into an environment like this has been terrific.”
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Literary legend visits AUSTRALIAN literary legend Andrea Goldsmith was in Ocean Grove last week at bookgrove’s ‘Night in a Bookstore’ event. The Australian novelist attracted more than 25 people on the night, where she spoke about and outlined her successful story The Memory Trap as well as her writing practice. “It was a successful evening, with many of the guests returning to comment about how much they enjoyed having Andrea come to Ocean Grove,” bookgrove owner Stacey Moore said. RIGHT: Stacey Moore with Andrea Goldsmith.
Barwon Coast winning the war on weeds A NEW method of weed control was recently trialled throughout sections of Ocean Grove and 13th Beach coastal reserves. The trial included the use of a remote controlled helicopter to get down close and personal to the unwanted weeds “There are many native plants that belong in our
coastal reserves where others are sinister weeds causing damage to our natural environment,” Maddie Glynn from Barwon Coast said. “Weeds are not new, but the war against them continues with new methods being trialled.” The helicopter was used to distribute the biological control method
of rust fungus spore water to areas of the reserve. The Barwon Coast team were amazed at the success and flexibility of use this new method provided. “We can all contribute to the war on weeds by ensuring we responsibly manage our garden plants and garden waste,” Maddie added.
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Madeley Street Shopping strip offers no less than eight retail and service business right in the heart of old Ocean Grove. That means easy parking, easy walking and easy access. Smooth Spot & Ocean Wave Salon is a hair and beauty parlour all in the same location. Owned by Hayley Richards, a beauty therapist of 12 years , she has operated in Madeley Street for over two years. With a fantastic team and a great atmosphere, Ocean Wave Salon & Smooth Spot will get you looking your best! Woodies Pizza is making a big name for themselves locally with their delicious range of pizzas that appeal to all, as well as their gluten-free pizzas. Open 7 days and with home delivery available at an excellent price, tuck into a pizza from Woodies tonight! Ocean Grove Remedial Massage’s Elicia Crook has been doing massage for 13 years. She started the business in 2001 working out of a chiropractic clinic and her home and now has grown the business to where it is today with a team of 7 massage therapists and an osteopath. By offering a multidisciplinary approach, they offer exceptional service through your entire healthcare journey, with clients reporting having less pain, more energy, better posture, less stress and tension, and it just keeps them going! Ocean Grove Blinds & Awnings is your local choice for shutters, blinds, awnings and curtains, to get the best look for your home! Offering a free measure and quote, you can visit their Madeley Street showroom to check out their great range! Also on the street are Roche Accounting, a milk bar, a fish and chip shop and Genevieve's hairdressers
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Market to help buy shelter box THE summer markets restart at Kingston Park on Sunday October 6. This market the gold coin gate collection will go towards the purchase of another Shelter box. Every year, hundreds of thousands of families across the world lose everything when disasters strike. Through no fault of their own and often with no warning, families lose their homes, their possessions and their livelihoods. Every day they are faced with a battle for survival and our mission is to help them. We instantly respond to earthquake, volcano, flood, hurricane, cyclone, tsunami or conflict by delivering boxes of aid. Each box supplies an extended family with a tent and lifesaving equipment to use while they are displaced
or homeless. The contents are tailored depending on the nature and location of the disaster, with great care taken sourcing every item to ensure it is robust enough to be of lasting value.
The cost of a box is $1,000, including delivery direct to those who need it. Each box bears its own unique number so as a donor you can track your box all the way to its recipient country via the
website. Highly trained Shelter Box Response Teams distribute boxes on the ground, working closely with local organisations, international aid agencies and Rotary clubs
worldwide. Since 2004 Rotary Ocean Grove has provided funds for thirteen shelter boxes which have been deployed to areas such as Pakistan, China, Peru, Haiti and the Philippines.
Rally will round up talks ROTARY will welcome excellent guest speakers to round off the month of September On Tuesday, September 24, Mike and James Killingsworth (pictured left) will share their experiences from their participation in the Peking to Paris Rally. Members of the public are welcome. To book ring 0457 315 900 before 12noon on the Monday prior to the meeting. Meetings are held 6pm for 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club, 18 The Terrace Ocean Grove Contact Margaret Campbell on 5258 1477 or email margcampbell8@bigpond.com
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Science ignites imaginations SAINT Ignatius College students celebrated National Science Week recently. The week’s theme ‘Ignite your Imagination’ was carried out with students participating in exciting and interactive activities which included exploring the chemistry behind making bath bombs. “It was fantastic to see
the number of students who participated and enjoyed the activities held during the National Science Week celebrations,” Science Learning Area Leader Ms Elise Meehan said.
FROM LEFT: Molly Dunne, Leah Bensted, Erin Quinn and Catherine Nitz.
Grove grade threes return from hands-on Anglesea camp
YABBY TIME: Audrey and Anikah show off their catch.
OCEAN Grove Primary School’s grade threes returned from a two-day camp to Coastal Forest Lodge in Anglesea. The camp was the first of its kind for the schools program, where students participated in onsite activities that involved building bush shelters and bush cooking. “My favourite activities were the low-ropes course and yabbying. They were both really good fun!” student Thomas said. The camp helped build independence among the 62 students and also helped them learn new skills.
TAKING A BREATHER: Thomas, Andrew and Charlie take a break.
Busy bees rewarded at spellathon
EXCITEMENT: Ryan and Kasey show off their brand new iPads.
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SURFSIDE Primary School held its first spellathon in August. It was no ordinary spellathon, with an iPad up for grabs for the winners. Students had to learn 20 words each and spell them correctly to progress through the competition. “The smile on the faces of the winning students Ryan and Kasey with their brand new iPads, which were presented at a school assembly was priceless,” Surfside Wellbeing coordinator Gill Hodgson said.
CONGRATULATIONS: Principal Mark Huglin congratulates Ryan McPadden.
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HOLLYWOOD COMES TO SURFSIDE: Alannah Thompson with some of the superb art displays while Will Lamb, Riley Dickson, Jarvis Henderson, Louie Shearman and Sean Grimshaw act out Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Surfside hosts a Hollywood extravaganza SURFSIDE Primary School experienced a taste of tinsel town on September 5 with its annual Arts Celebration night. Artwork created by students was on display, depicting characters and scenes from
ROAR: Lachlan Martin dressed up as the Lion King.
CUTE ZEBRA: Taj Guillemot
Hollywood movies. Students also sang and danced to music and theme songs from their chosen classic films. “The night was an outstanding community event where the whole school came together to
celebrate the talents of all the students in the school. It was a huge success,” principal Mark Huglin said. The celebration was a culmination of the term's work by students assisted by Surfside’s
music teacher Michael Murphy and art teacher Di Mercer. “The Hollywood art work remains on display throughout the school and is open for viewing at any time during school hours,” Mark added.
GREAT MATES: Daisy Creece dressed as Puss in Boots with Shrek.
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Sometimes saving money costs money The Victorian Government’s intention to cut funding for the Geelong Project is ill thought out. ‘The Geelong Project’ is a nationally regarded project that aims to improve the lives of young people ‘at risk’ in this community. The Geelong Project is a direct response to well documented youth homelessness, social disadvantage, youth ‘drop out’ rates and the region’s relatively low educational attainment levels. The Geelong Project focuses the combined efforts of regional services and schools on the timely identification and support of young people who are showing the warning signs of early school leaving and homelessness. The Geelong Project is a partnership between 35 agencies and schools who have been resolute in, and committed substantial resources to, confronting an issue of long standing in this community. The Geelong Project trial over 12 months has been outstandingly successful. 95 young people have been assisted to remain at home, stay at school and connect to their community. •100% of the 95 young people supported have remained at school. •100% of the 95 young people supported have remained home or in a small number of cases where this was not possible, have been sustained in alternative stable accommodation Think again State Government
There was plenty of choice on offer, but did locals get what they wanted?
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Are you happy with the election results? Stephanie Naylor asks the question
Student Ben John, 24, of Drysdale said: "Yes and no. Yes because Labor don’t have their act together and no because the Fishing and Lifestyle party weren’t elected."
Hairdresser Liv Tucker, 21, of Geelong said: "Not really, I would have preferred the Greens. Kevin Rudd is too fake and Tony Abbott is really bland and boring."
Student Matt Gibbs, 18, of Ocean Grove said: "Yes I’m very happy. My vote was swayed by Sarah Henderson and her promise for the Shell Reserve upgrade, I hope she keeps it."
Paramedic Shannon Cefai of Leopold said: "I’m indifferent, as both the Labor and Liberal parties make promises they can’t keep."
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Spring brings birds and bugs SPRING is here at last, and the birds and butterflies and dragonflies and the mosquitoes are happy as well as everyone else except those who love skiing. Geelong plays Hawthorn in yet another footy final this week, may the Kennett Curse live on. The Magpie-larks who have lived in my garden tried to build a nest, but they were chased away by the Indian Myna's who destroyed their nest, so bring on the Indian Myna eradication program! The Magpie-lark pair in my garden are about the only native birds that I see around my area of Ocean Grove, and they have, over the years, built four mud nests on the downpipe at the front of my house. I love them as they are great survivors and wonderful parents and have a lovely song, so hopefully they will stick around until I get a chance to chase the Indian Myna's away. By far the biggest nest being built in Ocean Grove at the moment is being constructed by a pair of Wedge-tailed Eagles. They are nesting in the farmland adjoining
A Tawny Frogmouth on the nest in Ocean Grove. the West Track of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. There are some great photos of the nest taken by Lachlan Manly on the Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve facebook page which can be found at w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / groups/34794023030/. To see the nest you have to head south down the West Track and go past the bird hide. Find the A Wedge-tail eagle nest. first break in vegetation through the fence, poking along the fence and look up at the top. out over the canola to the Hopefully you won't main stand of trees on the miss it. far side of the paddock. Barry Lingham last saw Barry and Bernadette a Wedge Tailed Eagle Lingham have marked nest in Ocean Grove in the best viewing spot by the 1980's so it's certainly threading a large stick worth a walk and a look.
The incubation period for Wedge-tailed eagle eggs to hatch is 45 days, so in just over a month there should be some hatchlings in the nest. I feel sorry for the ducks living in the large pond in the same field that will
likely make a good feed for the hatchlings. The Tawny Frogmouths have been sitting on their nest in Phyllis's back yard in Ocean Grove for a few weeks now, and the incubation period for Tawny Frogmouth eggs to hatch is 30 days, so it won't be long until we see some lovely white Tawny Chicks.Yay. Actually while you are in the Nature Reserve it's well worthwhile stopping at the bird hide on the West Track, as when I was last there I saw Spotted Pardalotes, Striated Pardalotes, Golden Whistlers, Eastern Yellow Robins, Superb Fairy Wrens, as well as other lovely birds. If you want to go on a bird watching outing, check out Bellarine Birdlife on the web at www.birdlife.org. au/locations/birdlife bellarine-peninsula. Also if anyone would like some Peachfaced Lovebirds they are welcome to come around and collect a pair or two, as my aviary is overflowing. Just email me at jencarr@7ymail. com. By Jennifer Carr
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TUESDAY LADIES 4B.B.B.B: Corrie Butcher and Jenny Wheeler.
MONDAY SENIORS WOMEN WINNER: Sue MONDAY SENIORS MEN WINNER Ranko Bohnke. McLean
Good field at Grove THE Ocean Grove Golf Club's annual tournament was held over the last week, with good fields attending. The daily winners were, Monday Seniors Men Overall Winner: Ranko Bohnke, Ocean Grove 41 Points. Monday Seniors Ladies Overall Winner: Sue McLean, Queens Park 30 Points. Tuesday Ladies 4B.B.B.B. Jenny Wheeler/ Corrie Butcher Ocean Grove 48 Pts. Wednesday Mixed Ambrose Gross Winners Kevin McFarlane/Ross McFarlane/Lorraine McFarlane(Barwon Valley)
Jo. Penning (Curlewis) 65 Gross. Thursday. Mens 4 B.B.B.B. Overall Winners. Ranko Bohnke/ Barry Jolly 46 Points. Friday Ladies Stroke. Gross Winner Jenny Jeffreys (Portsea) 73 Gross. Nett Winner Heather Harley (Korringal) 65 Nett. Jenny and Heather created a new course record of 73. Team event. Jenny Jeffreys Leigh-ann Johnson and Gillian Sharp-Paul 217 points. Saturdays and Sunday's results will be published in the next edition of the Voice. FRIDAY LADIES STROKE NET WINNER: Heather Harley with sponsor Hugh McKewan of Hayden's Real Estate.
FRIDAY LADIES STROKE GROSS WINNER: Jenny Jeffreys with sponsor Hugh McKewan of Hayden's Real Estate. NEAREST THE PIN: Sally Schaller, Kerry Norton, Cheryl Mostyn and Jan Chandler.
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Grubbers and Demons, Cobras and Hawks THE Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BPCA) recently released the 2013/14 A-Grade fixtures for the upcoming season, writes Mark Heenan. The local A-Grade cricket season begins with a series of one-day games on
Saturday October 5. In all, there are 11 rounds with nine two-day games and two one-day clashes scheduled for the upcoming season. The home and away season concludes on March 1 with semi-finals
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“It really comes down to the shooter being able to read the wind and pull the trigger at the precise moment to achieve the maximum score,” Kiddle told the Voice. Kiddle, in his third year of shooting competitive level, went on to win the Championship Event Custom Heavy Varmint Rimfire, with a score of 499 of a possible 500, to set a new Australian national record. The Ocean Grove local will now look forward to competing at the State shooting titles in November in Melbourne. Kiddle is expected to compete at the second qualifying round next year in Melbourne, where a top five position will secure him a spot on the Australian team. Kiddle is a club champion at Target Rifle Geelong based in Breakwater.
scheduled for March 8 and March 9 and the BPCA Grand Final to be played on the weekend of March 15 and March 16. Here is a snap shot of the local teams competing in this season’s A-grade competition and their
round one match ups. COLLENDINA plays at home to Drysdale at Collendina Recreation Reserve. OCEAN Grove travels to Portarlington to open the season against the Demons. WALLINGTON
hosts Barrabool, while BARWON HEADS is at home to Newcomb. IN other games, defending premiers Queenscliff face a grand final re-match against last season’s runners-up Jan Juc at Queenscliff, while Anglesea has the bye.
Scott aiming for Aussie team place OCEAN Grove sharp shooter Scott Kiddle has taken his shooting talents to the national stage. Last month, Kiddle competed in the Rimfire Benchrest Australia (RBA) Championships in Sydney. The RBA event doubled as the first selection trial for the Australian team for the 2015 World Rimfire Benchrest Championships to be held in Brisbane. The event attracted a high class field of 76 A-grade shooters from Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales, with the first sixteen placings recording impressive scores between 495 and 499 of a possible 500. Kiddle said the shooter’s ability to read the right wind conditions on the day would help their quest to achieve the maximum score.
Scott Kiddle is a member and club champion at Target Rifle Geelong based in Breakwater.
OCEAN Grove's Josh Johnson-Baxter (13th Beach) surfing at Bells Beach for the Victorian Teams Titles.
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13th Beach place third in Vics TORQUAY Boardriders Club have taken out the prestigious Victorian Teams Titles Presented by Be the Influence for the second year running in incredible 4-5ft waves at Bells Beach. Since its inception in 1976,
the Victorian Teams Titles has been an annual event which sees the top Victorian Boardriders Clubs compete against each other. Under a new format, mirroring the upcoming Be the Influence Australian Boardriders
Battle, all clubs surfed a pairs division, skins and tag team formats. Continuing with the long standing rivalry, Torquay Boardriders Club and Phillip Island Boardriders Club duelled it out in
the final stages of the Tag Team component of the day with the lead changing multiple times in the final 10 minutes. 13th Beach Boardriders Club placed third overall with Penninsula Surfriders
Club in fourth. In the B Grade Division, Point Lonsdale took out the overall standings winning the tag team and the skins division over Portland and South Coast boardriders clubs.
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The six pack AT the home semi final for the men’s Div 3 against local rivals Bellarine Sharks, a quick goal from Staffan Hargreaves followed by another from Steve McGain made it 2-nil. A penalty from Pablo Mujica hit the woodwork but a lovely clean shot from Alex Ketchen made it 3-nil at half time. The second half saw the Sharks pull one back, but shortly after a great
cross from Kai Thieme was finished well by Alex Ketchen to make it 4-1. A fifth was put away after a neat backheel from Nick Hargreaves finished by Kai Thieme. With five minutes to go another by Steve McGain completed a comprehensive 6-1 win. Grand final will be at Myers Reserve Sunday 22nd October at 12.30pm.
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Season ends on team spirit high Weekend September 7 and 8 Under 13 boys Bellarine Sharks 1 Surfside Waves 6 A hard game against an opposition who put us under a lot of pressure from the beginning of this contest.An early goal from Fraser gave us the advantage but Sharks were committed to rescue a result. Their equaliser came soon after our goal. Bellarine was playing the off-side trap and we were struggling to get the necessary space in the midfield until the last minute of the first half when Noah, from the right, passed the ball to Perry who scored with a great shot. The second half was dominated by us as our players played the ball to feet and wider to the flanks. By this manner Waves started opening up their defense. We scored four times in ten minutes with Jasper and Noah scoring two goals each. Well done boys,a great second half. Under 14 Girls: Surfside Waves 4 Vs Bell Park Blue 1 The Waves hosted Bell Park Blue for the last home and away game of the season. The Waves were quickly out of the blocks putting great pressure on the Bell Park defence and creating numerous scoring chances. Audrey ran through in the 25th minute and calmly slotted the ball past the keeper. Bell Park equalised following a defensive lapse to make it 1-1 at half time. The Waves were back to their best in the second half with some great team work and passing that created many scoring chances. Excellent goal
keeping from the Bell Park goalie thwarting many attacks. Further goals to Emma (2) and Sally saw the Waves run out convincing winners in perhaps their best performance of the season. The girls now move into next weeks semi-final full of confidence. Well done again girls. Under 17 boys: Corio Bay 1 - Surfside Waves 6 In the final home and away game for the season, it was built up to be the battle between Sursfide (2nd) and Corio Bay (3rd). The winner would be the host for the semifinal, with only one point seperating the teams. On a difficult hard bumpy pitch we went to half time leading 3-1. Two great goals from open play from Isaiah Mujica who scored from near 30 yards and another from Robbie Black. The second half saw Surfside control the game and despite a plethora of chances going astray we did manage to score two penalties, congratulations to Adam Sattler and Waves Goalkeeper Fenn Wilson who scored two well taken penalties. Another goal to Gerrard Hurley. A great result in the end on a ground where it was very difficult to play quality football. Finals weekend Saturday and Sunday September 14 and 15 Under 14 Girls SemiFinal Kardinia 2 Surfside Waves 0 The Waves travelled to Kardinia College for the semi final against top of the table Kardinia. Very warm conditions tested both teams in a very even contest. The first half saw the Waves playing
PLAYER PROFILE Madi Wilding Surfside Waves Soccer Club TEAM: Surfside Waves under 14 girls POSITION: Goalkeeper SOCCER BACKGROUND: I played at school (Christian College) and since I was six years old Soccer aspirations: To be goalkeeper for Victoria WHAT'S YOUR OPINION OF OCEAN GROVE: Great but needs more seats! FAVORITE PLAYER: Steven Gerrard FAVORITE TEAM: Liverpool PRE AND POST MATCH FOOD: I eat cereal before and a salad roll after BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR SPORTING LIFE: My mum WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS TIME: Playing for Australia or close to playing
Surfside Waves u13 boys. some determined football and pressing Kardinia. They were unlucky to go a goal down through a Kardinia penalty after what looked a fairly innocuous challenge saw the referee point to the penalty spot. The Waves were not deterred and continued to push forward for an equaliser. 1-0 at half time. The second half was much the same with the Waves searching for a goal and Kardinia defending well. With time running out and the Waves pushing players forward Kardinia scored a second goal and sealed the victory 2-0. The Waves can hold their heads high and were the better team for large periods of the match. We have had an awesome season with every player improving greatly. If we can stick together as a team the future for the girls and women at the club is very bright. Thanks to everyone for allowing me to coach this season, I've thoroughly enjoyed it!! Both Cath and I are very proud of the progress you have all made and look forward to seeing you all back next year. Go the Waves. Under 17 boys Semi Final Surfside Waves 1 Corio Bay 2
Isaiah Mujica for Waves u17s.
Waves u14 girls. The boys prepared well for the semi final against Corio. Despite a tight first half Waves were 1-0 down. A well taken penalty mid way through the second half gave them hope, then a second goal from Corio was the decider. Waves continued to push for an equaliser, and despite scoring, the referee annulled the goal.
Unfortunately the game was lost 2-1 but the coach, parents and the club are truly proud of each and every player for their conduct, desire and team spirit. We look forward to next season where all the boys will be playing senior football. Coach wishes every player the very best in their future football endeavours
Waves shirt amnesty Surfside Waves are missing heaps of shirts from past years and would we would like them back. This will save the club buying new sets. Unfortunatley sets of seven shirts are
no good for an 11 a side game - often needing enough for a squad of 16. Please drop off shirts at 6 Alderbrook Drive, Ocean Grove, anytime at all.
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Three Grubbers in team of year B&F for former Grove netballer
Rochelle Godfrey. Picture: K-ROCK FOOTY
FORMER Ocean Grove netballer Rochelle Godfrey won the A grade Football Geelong netball best and fairest earlier this month. In her acceptance speech she gave homage to having played her junior years at Ocean Grove and has enjoyed her past four seasons at Queenscliff. She was also named in the team of the year alongside Sarah Breed from Ocean Grove. It capped off a great 12 months for her after having won silver at the Australian surf life saving titles earlier in the year
MARK HEENAN THREE Grubber footballers have made the 2013 Bellarine Football League team of the year. Ocean Grove captain Liam Rock named on the wing, joined teammates Kelly Williams and Travis Gavin into BFL’s elite dream team. Williams, who won the Grubbers’ best and fairest vote count last month, was selected on the halfforward flank while goal whiz Travis Gavin, who booted 53 goals in 2013, was named on the bench. Rock praised the efforts of his fellow Grubbers players in 2013. “There was definitely other blokes from Ocean Grove that could have also been in the team,” Rock said. “At Ocean Grove you have a quality list, there is always going to be blokes vying for positions at the end of the year when you are playing finals.” MEANWHILE Rock finished second in the BFL League best and fairest awards after claiming 20 votes, 10 votes behind winner Modewarre’s Josh Finch, who won his third Les
Kelly Williams. Ash Medal. Despite polling fourth in his club’s vote count, Rock said it was pleasing to be recognised by the league for his efforts. Rock won Ocean
Grove’s senior best and fairest in 2012. “I thought my season was just as good if not better than last year,” Rock told the Voice. “This year I was
probably more consistent – but I probably played a different role, a more insider type role in the midfield. “Kelly Williams’ season was amazing.”
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Grubbers player review OCEAN Grove Voice football reporter Mark Heenan compiles player profiles on the Grubbers in season 2013. Despite scraping into the BFL's top five in fifth place, Ocean Grove won their first finals game in more than five seasons under playing coach Shane Jack. Including two finals appearances, Ocean Grove won 11 games and lost nine matches in 2013. Mark Laidler Games played: 18 Goals: 4 General in defence. Returned to Grubbers in 2013 after stint with Newtown in the GFL. Finished second behind Kelly Williams in the club’s best and fairest. Reliable year. Leader. Sam Rankin Games played: 18 Goals: 0 Off to slow start. Finished season strongly. Bustling Full-back. Played important roles on shutting down leading BFL goalkicker Torquay’s Scott Hughes in the final games of 2013. Sam Fairway Games played: 17 Goals: 3 Provides run, speed. Improved as season went on. Dangerous defender. A capable leader. Expect to play more of leadership role in the coming years. Shaun Fankhauser Games played: 19 Goals: 11 Capable player in defence and in attack. Booted four goals against Anglesea. Great talker. Needs to improve in 2014 with better skills by foot. Kaiden Long Games played: 15 Goals: 0 Defender who will get better with more experience. Needs quality pre-season. Suffered with a hand injury during crucial times of the season. Has a good vertical high leap. Tyson Doherty Games played: 18 Goals: 6 Found form to help Grubbers run to finals. Quality on-baller. Capable of taking his game to next level. Has the ability to be one of the BFL’s elite midfielders. Slick.
Bryn Weadon Games played: 17 Goals: 7 Gun recruit. Hampered with injury early in season. Pivotal, capable ball user. Demands the ball. Needs to improve on-field leadership skills in 2014. Great finish to 2013. James McTaggart Games played: 10 Goals: 2 Slow starter after recovery from a pre-season illness. Quality addition to Grubbers’ second half of 2013. Needs a stronger pre-season to reach his best. Likeable. Polished performer. Ben Ricardo Games played: 16 Goals: 10 Consistent. Great burst of speed in midfield. Troubled with a back injury during season. Experienced. Injury concerns have to be monitored so his impact is not diminished. Rowan O’Callaghan Games played: 17 Goals: 10 Inside midfielder. Finished third in the club best and fairest. Inspirational leader, smart and gritty on-baller. Experienced player.
Kelly Williams Games played: 20 Goals: 20 Smart, classy and talented midfielder. Played every Grubbers’ game in 2013. Best and fairest winner. Named in BFL team of the year. Proven goalkicker. Mercurial. Liam Rock Games played: 19 Goals: 7 Consistent year. Finished second in league best and fairest and named in BFL team of the year. Physical and strong. Has longevity in game. Preparation a key attribute. Great trainer. David Gray Games played: 16 Goals: 14 Underrated. Great team skills. Got better as the season progressed. Capable utility. Quick, silky foot skills. Needs more consistency in four quarters to take his game to another level. Harrison Foott Games played: 18 Goals: 18 Re-invented after switching from defence to attack. Key position player. Strong. Well built. Would be more potent if his accuracy improves in front of goal. A genuine star of the game.
Travis Gavin Games played: 17 Goals: 53 Brilliant year. Leading goalkicker. Named in BFL team of the year. Dynamite small forward. Dominates games. Booted nine goals against Modewarre in round 11. Loveable player. Shane Jack Games played: 18 Goals: 48 Lethal in front of goal. Great set shot. Had a huge responsibility coaching and playing in 2013. Great on-field leader. Kicked 10 goals against Modewarre in round 11. Josh Milnes Games played: 19 Goals: 17 An engine, grunt man up forward for the Grubbers. Team oriented. Plays with his heart on his sleeve. Versatile can play on smalls and tall types of players. Strong. Daniel Freeman Games played: 11 Goals: 18 Livewire up forward. Lacked a pre-season. Will be given more opportunities in coming years, if he applies himself. Quick and damaging.
Brayden Warren Games played: 6 Goals: 17 Exciting youngster. Maturity beyond his years. Deceptively tall. Fast on lead. Was a bonus in finals. Good kick at goal. Quiet achiever. Jason Turnbull Games played: 16 Goals: 7 Quality recruit. Capable forward. Needs a bigger pre-season, if he wants to play more future roles with the Grubbers. A good team player. Has quality football smarts. Brayden Sneddon Games played: 15 Goals: 5 Great tap ruckman. Was ruled out for six weeks during season with an ankle injury. Played in BFL interleague. Stood up in big games. Crucial player. Will only get better. Brandon Poulter Games played: 11 Goals: 1 A swingman. Makeshift, undersized ruckman. Filled holes at important times during season. Gutsy. Impact player. Was stretched off in the semifinal loss to Amateur following a head clash.
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junior netball finals
Spirits high during finals games WELL another season has come and gone! Thank you to all the players who have embraced a great season and have been committed 100 per cent, coaches, umpires, team managers, parents, supporters, committee who have assisted the netball club this season. With the new courts and facilities, a lot of work has been done behind the scenes to get the club to a successful position. So a huge thanks to the City of Greater Geelong, contractors and volunteers that have supported the club. The Grand Final results from Sunday were as follows:U13-1 Ocean Grove 24 vs Queenscliff 30 Best: A Duhamel, L Praud, C Britt A tough fought game from both Ocean Grove and Queenscliff under the sun at Kardinia Park for Grand Final day saw
the Coutas take out the first win of the day. Ocean Grove had a fantastic defensive pressured first half, keeping the scores level at half time. Unfortunate errors cost the Grove precious turnovers resulting in Queenscliff taking the lead. The girls fought hard and played with great intensity and left nothing in the tank at the end. Coach Kelsey couldn’t be more proud of the girls - well done on a great season! U15-1 Ocean Grove 26 vs Barwon Heads 27 Best: B McElligott, E Moroney, S Gravener A very close game for the grand final today, a very different story to their first finals meeting two weeks ago. The girls pressured all game in the even contest but it all came down to the dying seconds and
Barwon Heads got the goal to seal the win in a thriller, congrats to Paula and the girls on a great season. U15-2 Ocean Grove 29 vs Drysdale 28 Best: A Gannon, M Giblin, B Walder A very intense and challenging game for the girls! The improvement of the Drysdale opposition proved to the girls they had to play hard for a win. Defensive pressure efforts were fantastic as the turnovers provided kept the team in the game and kept the motivation going. The attack end worked tirelessly keeping the score together and accurate goaling allowed the spirits to stay high. A brilliant finish to the season and one that's a credit to all the effort, learning and commitment the girls put in throughout the season.
Their skill ability along with a positive mindset benefited them greatly and I think is what got them over the line in the end. The close score margin taught the team a lot about co-operation and supporting each other and often that’s something you can’t physically teach a team so as a coach it was very rewarding to see. Congrats to Lauren and the girls. U17-1 Ocean Grove 24 vs Anglesea 28 Best: Z Woods, M Badrock, M Goodger This game was challenging from the first whistle with both sides not giving an inch. With Anglesea opening out the lead in the first half it was catchup netball for the Grove girls, who gave their all but couldn’t catch them in the end. Congratulations to Zanna for winning Best on Court and well done
to Michelle and Tahlia and all the girls on a great season. U17-2 Ocean Grove 26 vs Drysdale 23 Best: A Digby, P Woolhouse, G Gant On Sunday the 17/U div 2 team played an amazing Grand Final. It was a very even game with only one goal separating the teams at half time. As the game went on Drysdale managed to get a 5-goal lead, the Grove girls kept on working hard and in the last quarter took the lead and won by 3 goals. This was a just reward as the team went through the season undefeated. Premiers and Champions. Congratulations to Alice for winning Best on Court and well done to all the girls and coach Lorraine. Report by Judy Ollis
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Seniors break premiership drought D Grade Ocean Grove 29 vs Modewarre 25 Best: E Mercer, K Sing, N Maslen WHAT a fairytale ending to a great season for the D Grade girls, they came from 4th on the ladder to play in the Grand Final and face last years grand final winners Modda. The girls knew this was going to be a big challenge, but took it all in their stride. The Grove girls pressured and fought hard all day with a strong centre court
effort from Nikita, Rachael and Kylie that helped lift the team. They made the most of every opportunity and with the match evenly poised at each change, the game was up for grabs in the last quarter. Grove girls then took charge and obtained a self belief that the victory was theirs for the taking. Congratulations to Nikita for winning Best on Court. Well done to coach Emma and the girls on a fantastic season and first Ocean Grove senior premiership in eight years!
BFNL D Grade Premiers 2013
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Bec's the Best
IN her debut season with Ocean Grove Netball Club, B Grade player, Bec Sykes, has taken out the BFNL B Grade Best & Fairest for 2013 at the recent League Awards night. Bec was very surprised and thrilled to win the coveted award considering she hasn’t played netball in the Saturday capacity before. Her agility and speed around the centre court is what captured a lot of the umpire’s attention, as
she is an avid distance runner completing the Great Ocean Road marathon earlier in the year. Ocean Grove Netball club’s successful season in both juniors and seniors was also rewarded with winning the BFNL Netball Club D Grade Championship for 2013 and newcomer Sarah Breed was awarded a centre court position in Team of the Year. By Judy Ollis
SIX GOAL WAVES IN GRAND FINAL SURFSIDE Waves have made the Division 3 grand final after a resounding 6-1 win over Bellarine Sharks at Shell Road on Sunday afternoon. Goals by Alex Ketchen (2), Steve McGain (2), Staffan Hargreaves, Kai Thieme and Nick Hargreaves gave the Grove team their comfortable win and a grand final place at Myers Reserve next Sunday. Soccer reports pages 48-49
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