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Henderson lands first punch with pavillion cash MARK HEENAN LIBERAL candidate for Corangamite Sarah Henderson says the $3.5 million pledge towards the Shell Road precinct will be a massive boost for Ocean Grove’s sporting community if elected at next month’s federal election. Ms Henderson made the announcement at the conclusion of the Bellarine Football League fixture between Ocean Grove
and Queenscliff at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve on Saturday, August 10. “We see Shell Road with no activity on that major oval, it is a wonderful precinct but there are no clubrooms, there are no facilities,” Ms Henderson said. “This is just going to be a whole new ball game for the people of Ocean Grove.” Ms Henderson said construction of the multimillion dollar sports pavilion
Courageous mum loses cancer fight
Kristin Mooney-Hague has lost her battle with cancer. The 39-year-old mother of one and wife of Adam, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday August 8 after being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia 18 months ago. Story page 7
at Shell Road could start prior to the 2015 Bellarine Football League football season. “I would certainly like to see the pavilion completed by the beginning of footy season in 2015, there is going to be some further work required, the money will be there and our community will be solid,” she said. Ms Henderson said building quality sporting infrastructure for the booming Ocean
Grove community region was paramount. “What is really important is to be building community infrastructure and sporting clubs in this town and right across Corangamite,” she said. “They are not just important for sport, they are important for the whole community, so we are extremely proud and very excited about this commitment. “I am jumping out of my skin.” CONTINUED PAGE 9
HEAD ON Emergency crews work to free the driver of the Holden Omega after Thursday’s accident on Shell Road.
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TWO men were injured, one seriously, in a head on smash on Shell Road last week. The collision between a Holden Omega and a Saab 93 convertible happened 30m west of the Banks and Bonnyvale road junction just before 11am on Thursday morning. A West Australian man in his 50s was taken from the scene by ambulance and then flown to the Alfred with face, chest and hip injuries. SES and CFA crews cut the doors and central pillar out of his car in order to remove him.
The accident scene.
A 21-year old from Ocean Grove who was driving the Saab walked out of the accident relatively unscathed but was taken to hospital as a precaution. Police are urging witnesses to contact them on crimestoppers 1800 333 000.
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is Local vet wins top award Spring on its way!
OCEAN Grove’s own vet Charlie El-Hage was presented with a national award for excellence last month. The annual Australian Veterinary Association Conference was held in Melbourne, where Charlie received the Provet Award for Excellence in the Equine Veterinary Field, recognising his leadership, research, contribution and knowledge. “I was very surprised when my name was called, there are a lot more high profile vets than me, ones that treat
Black Cavier and Makybe Diva and other Melbourne Cup horses,” Charlie said. Charlie has too treated some decorated thoroughbred racehorses in his time, however puts the award down to perhaps being a good bloke. “Cup winner Subzero is one of my favorites, he is a lovely horse, very gentle in nature,” Charlie said. Dr El-Hage teaches at the University of Melbourne’s Veterinary School in Werribee, where many of the states sick horses go when needing treatment.
EQUINE EXCELLENCE: local vet Charlie El-Hage with 4-year-old mare Kasey Chelsea.
All awards aside, Charlie claims he is still a simple guy from Ocean Grove who enjoys a quiet life. “I’m renowned for being a bit odd! I enjoy my running
and a swim at the beach everyday, even in winter. I’m a regular at the Dunes café, where I get my revival coffee after my swim,” Charlie said.
James Friend and Corey Bampfield work on the ramp.
Builders happy to help Hillie LOCAL Ocean Grove business LeMaistre Builders keep generously giving to those in need. Mark LeMaistre and his team have helped local Hillie Koerntjes by building a new shower and ramp in her home. “I grew up knowing Hillie’s son Brad, so when I read the article in the Voice calling for support in rallying around her,
I was pretty keen to get involved and help out Mrs K. We just popped down to see what we could do,” Mark LeMaistre said. Hillie has had more than $230,000 in medical bills during the past few years. After Mark and his crew saw the conditions she was dealing with, they were more than happy to help out. “It’s really the least we
could do! Attempting to shower in that little amount of space in Hillie’s health was shocking. She was dealing with a space of around 1sqm. If anything, we have given Hillie a bit of her humility back,” Mark said. Hillie was overjoyed and sincerely grateful for the help. “I don’t have enough words, it’s just amazing.
My heartfelt thanks goes out to all of the boys that helped out” Hillie said. Mark hopes this will encourage other builders and local Ocean Grove businesses to get involved and help out those in need. “The power of tapping a stranger on the shoulder and saying you’re not alone is extraordinary,” Mark added.
THE last Indoor Market for 2013 will be held on Sunday September 1 at the Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre. That means one thing - spring is on its way. But for one more market, browse indoors in comfort, regardless of the weather that spring can throw at us. Monthly Indoor Markets through the winter months have now become a fixture on Ocean Grove’s activities calendar and this winter Rotary have held four successful markets in the Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre. A number of new handmade craft stalls are booked for September 1st to compliment the excellent variety that is regularly available. Fruit & vegetables, cakes, quiches, rhubarb products, jams, chutneys, fudges, olive oils are available plus a whole range of crafts including wooden products, children’s clothes, jewellery, paintings and prints. Approximately 50 stalls are already booked but there are still sites available. The market will be open from 9am to 1pm on Sunday September 1. For further information, contact the co-ordinator on 0401 606036 or oceangroverotarymarket@ gmail.com. Bookings are also being taken for the summer markets starting on Sunday October 6.
CFA call outs
OCEAN Grove fire brigade has been called to attend ten incidents in the last fornight, with four of them in the township, two in Wallington and in two in Barwon Heads.
Locals help brigade top target for fire truck MORE than $5,000 was raised last Wednesday for the Ocean Grove Fire Brigade’s new fire engine. The trivia night was held at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club, attracting over 180 locals taking part. “It was great to see so much local support from the community, not only to those who came, but for the many Ocean Grove businesses that donated items for the auction and
raffle, supporting the event,” Brigade Treasurer Martin Geerings said. The Ocean Grove Lions Club worked with the brigade in making the night happen. Sale of the Century champion Leon Fenton presented the night of trivial pursuit, Hugh McEwan from Hayden Real Estate conducted the auction and local Liberal Corangamite candidate Sarah Henderson also made an appearance.
“Not only did we help raise funds for our local CFA, it was a great opportunity for the local community to get involved, we should have more functions like them,” John Brady from the Ocean Grove Lions Club said. After successfully applying for a government grant of $330,000 for a new brigade owned fire truck, replacing the current 17 year old tanker, the CFA has also managed to raise $60,000
over the past five years in local fundraising events. “The Rotary Club of Ocean Grove also donated $5,000, with the trivia night on Wednesday making
up the last $5,000 of the $400,000 required,” Martin added. The newfire engine is due to arrive at the end of November.
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Make your vote count on September 7 Election Day is set for Saturday September 7. Here are your choices, the current candidates running for Corangamite, Australia’s most marginal seat. To date, sitting Labor MP Darren Cheeseman is running for reelection, as is 2010 candidate Sarah Henderson for the Liberal Party. For the Greens is Lloyd Davies, the Palmer United Party Buddy Rojek and representing the Sex Party is Jayden Millard. Representing the Australian Christians is Alan Barron and Adrian Whitehead is running as an independent. As of last week, Andrew Black will also run as a Nationals candidate, the first the Corangamite region has seen in over 25 years. If you can’t make it to a polling location, you can vote in person at an early voting center, with a mobile polling team, at an Australian overseas voting center or at any AEC divisional office. For more information visit www.aec.gov.au or call 132326 Please look out in the next edition of The Voice for locations of where you can vote on September 7.
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SEX PARTY
PALMER UNTIED
INDEPENDENT
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Jayden Millard
Buddy Rojek
Darren Cheeseman
Alan Barron
THE Australian Sex Party would deliver substantial change in helping to focus government on what is truly important; issues such as education, health, and the economy, and removing their assumed right to legislate in regards to people’s private lives. We need to ensure the parliament does not waste any more time debating what is not their prerogative; issues such as same-sex marriage, abortion, and euthanasia. Instead compelling them to focus their attention on building and maintaining necessary civil infrastructure, and protecting our environment and our economy. Removing the tax exempt status of the religious institutions, and regulating and taxing the supply of Cannabis would also go a long way to helping fill the current budgetary black-hole, as well allowing future governments to deliver on promises made during their election campaigns.
PALMER United Party policies will benefit Australians from day one by repealing the Carbon tax and refunding the tax to industries that incurred the tax, allowing them to pass the savings on back to the consumer. If the world economy slows, households will have a better savings buffer to ride out any depression caused by a slowdown in China. My first major project is the Federalisation of the Great Ocean Road to Apollo Bay and all feeder roads back to Colac and Geelong. I will abolish all telecommunication weak spots to ensure safety and security for tourists and locals. Palmer United Members of Parliament are accountable to their employers, their electorate, I want to assure the people of Ocean Grove that we’ll run a lean, transparent and stable government, with any legislation i rigorously scrutinised.
LABOR has the policies that make a difference to Ocean Grove and most importantly we have a plan for jobs. Labor brought the headquarters of DisabilityCare to Geelong, which will create 500 new jobs, invested in Deakin Uni, has established a $24.5 million fund to create new jobs, is adding a new rail line between Melbourne and Geelong and invested in local infrastructure such as the $2 million for Shell Road and new buildings at our local schools. We will deliver the NBN to Ocean Grove in early 2015, DisabilityCare started here in July and local schools will benefit from Labor’s plan to increase funding and after-hours care. Ocean Grove Primary will see its annual funding rise from $3.68 million this year to $5.93 million in 2019. As the local MP since 2007 I have been working hard for my community to support our region and create more jobs.
I AM convinced an alternative voice is needed for Australia at this time. Firstly, we need to revamp tax laws so as to strengthen family life by such measures as income tax splitting. We are also committed to putting the national interest first. No more selling off the farm. Emphasis must be placed on creating more jobs in Australia. Since tariffs have been lowered, manufacturing has been decimated. We want to see better health and education outcomes, and to see our defence capability strengthened. We want to see our borders secured. We want to see a reduction of red tape and will seek to get rid of unnecessary laws such as the carbon tax and renewable energy targets. We want to build a better Australia - a nation proud of its traditional Christian and Aussie values such as a far go for all and the importance of family life.
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COALITION LIBERAL Sarah Henderson AS a strong local voice for Ocean Grove, I have announced that a Federal Coalition Government will proudly deliver $3.5 million to build a longawaited sports pavilion at Shell Road Reserve. Our commitment means that a new home for Ocean Grove football, netball, soccer and cricket is now fully funded. Families in Ocean Grove will be an average of over $550 better off next financial year under the Coalition’s plan to scrap the carbon tax. The Coalition will also retain the increase in the tax-free threshold to $18,200. If elected, boosting jobs for our region will be my number one priority. After the division and budget mismanagement under Labor, we have a positive plan to build a strong and prosperous economy. For more campaign news, please go to www.sarahhenderson.com.au.
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Lloyd Davies
I WORK as a civil engineer and was honoured to be elected a councillor for the Borough of Queenscliffe in 2008. I chose to be the Greens candidate because the Greens want to create a more caring society. The recent gig about the Sea Shepard at the chicken shop demonstrates the great capacity of our community to come together, have a great time and take care of others. I want to see the government care for all Australians. I am proud that the Greens have been fighting for years to get Medicare funded dental care, so that your dentist bills will be covered under Medicare. It was great to see the Greens use their balance of power, to take the first step and begin Medicare funded dental care for 3.4 million children, by locking it into the budget for 2014. I look forwarded to extending this great policy to all Australians.
SAVE THE PLANET
Adrian Whitehead
LIKE it or not we are in a climate emergency. We have already put up too much greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere and the world is warming. We are being effected by increasingly severe storms, heat waves, fire events, and coastal erosion. More lives being lost and we are paying for it with increasing repair bills and insurance costs. If we don’t do anything about it the impacts will continue to get worse until the damage to key infrastructure and food supplies threatens global security. Save the Planet is the only party taking the threat of climate change seriously and is calling for an emergency speed transition to a near zero emission economy and rapid draw down of atmospheric carbon dioxide to restore greenhouse gases to pre-industrial levels.
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Candidates to debate at bowler OCEAN Grove and Barwon Heads Community associations are organising a community forum for the candidates in the Corangamite electorate. The forum is scheduled for Monday August 26 at Ocean Grove Bowling Club from at 7.30pm. Ocean Grove Community Association president John Fendyk said: “We see it as an opportunity for the community to hear from the candidates and ask questions before the election date. “We have received confirmation from most candidates at this stage, and hopefully all will be attending.” Judith Brooks, president of Barwon Heads Association said: “We are pleased to be joining with the Ocean Grove Community Association, our friends and neighbours from across the river, to hold an important community event. Our election forum” offers our two communities an opportunity to listen “live” to those candidates wishing to represent us in the national parliament. “Questions from the floor will give voters a real chance to assess their future representative.”
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Kristin proves the perfect mum right up to the end Courageous Kristin Mooney-Hague has lost her battle with cancer. Kristin, 39, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday August 8. Diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia 18 months ago, Kristin learned her chances of survival were slim just two months ago. Her husband Adam shared the fact that Kristin had spent her last eight weeks preparing things for him and their daughter Airlie for their lives ahead without her. “Kristin just went into mother mode, organizing Airlie’s kinder, hanging her clothes up neatly on separate hangers, even three days before she passed she was hanging out washing, she was truly amazing and beautiful as ever,” Adam said. Kristin’s life was celebrated last Wednesday at a service in Geelong, three days after her Airlie turned four. Locals – both friends and complete strangers – followed Kristin during her journey, organizing fundraisers and helping
STEPHANIE NAYLOR along the way. In February, Katie Jackson and Madeleine Gorey from Stepping Stones, where Airlie attends childcare, worked together to raise as much money as they could for Adam, Airlie and Kristin. “We did this for one reason and that was that the Hague family truly is an inspiration,” Madeleine said. That money helped Adam take time off work from his own business to care for Kristin and Airlie, as well as provide him with some respite after the funeral, where he took Airlie to Anglesea for some time out. “Airlie and I will always be grateful for the generosity that our township has provided, and for everybody who has helped us through the journey,” Adam said In honoring Kristin’s courage, Adam plans to concentrate on giving back to the community and helping others. Giving blood and registering on the transplant list is a priority, after learning just
HAPPIER DAYS: Kristin with husband Adam and daughter Airlie. how important it really is. “Kris fought to the end and I know she was extremely grateful for all the help we have received, and continue to receive, along the way. We will be forever grateful,” Adam said.
Becoming a donor For more information on donating blood, visit www.donateblood.com.au or call 13 95 96. For organ donation visit www. donatelife.gov.au
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LETTER: I AM curious that the best and busiest cafe on the coast at Ocean Grove also has such poor toilet facilities. They are wet, dirty, unroofed and untidy from dawn till late. Surely the owners
should be made to build and clean the toilets. Am I missing some secret location of toilets in the cafe? A disabled user, Jan Corrie
THE Ocean Grove Surf Beach complex is owned by Barwon Coast on behalf of the State of Victoria and is tenanted by the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club and the Dunes Cafe. Over the past couple of years planning has been underway for an
enlargement of the existing complex to cater for the growing needs of the Surf Life Saving Club and the Dunes Cafe. Such planning would incorporate the construction of new internal toilets at the cafe. The existing toilets
are part of the Surf Beach Complex and are roofed. At this time of year they are cleaned daily either by our staff or contract cleaners. Bob Jordan General Manager, Barwon Coast
Ladies’ Day supports women with cancer OCEAN GROVE FOOTBALL CLUB LADIES DAY I WAS delighted to be invited to be part of the Ocean Grove Football Club Ladies’ Day recently. It was a terrific event to raise funds for an exercise program to support women with cancer, both those in treatment or post-treatment. It was inspiring to hear leading oncologist, Dr Karen White, who established the program, which has made an enormous difference to women’s health and wellbeing. Cancer touches all of us, if not directly, then through family or friends, and an innovative, positive program like this benefits everyone involved, as it impacts on people’s quality of life and recovery. The event raised almost $1,000 – a great effort. Congratulations to the Club President Geoff Cunningham, and all the members involved in organising such a successful and important fundraiser. OCEAN GROVE/BARWON HEADS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP I WOULD also like to congratulate the group of women from Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads who have established the Breast Cancer Support Group for local women.
This is a wonderful initiative and great example of women helping women who have had or have breast cancer. The support services they provide will make a huge difference in the lives of women as they go through their treatment and I commend all those involved for their commitment to helping others in their community. The group meets on the last Friday of the month for lunch at Zebra Bar in Ocean Grove. VIETNAM VETERANS’ MEMORIAL DAY I WAS honoured to have been invited to attend and lay a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Day observations and service held by the Vietnam Veterans’ Federation Victorian Branch at Christian College Middle School. It is an important time to recognise and pay our respects to those service men and women who lost their lives as well as those who made significant sacrifices in service to our country. 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
TERRIFIC EVENT: From left: Katrina Crichton, Virginia Van Deuren, Mandy Cunningham, Geoff Cunningham, Kim McTaggart, Lisa Neville MP and Dr Karen White.
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looks for Shell Road pledge may SES new members be win for sporting clubs CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 OCEAN Grove based Beangala Ward councillor, Jan Farrell, praised the hard work of local sporting clubs and local council for making the funding pledge possible by a Liberal Government if elected. “Sarah (Henderson) has done exceptionally well to get that much (funding) and I’d acknowledge that,” Cr Farrell said. “But I’d also acknowledge the work that council offices and the (sporting) clubs have done to get (it) to that stage.” Ocean Grove Football Club president, Geoff Cunningham, welcomed the funding pledge from the Liberal Government. He said the current facilities at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve especially the football change rooms were under resourced and a permanent move to Shell Road would be applauded by the Grubbers. “It is just so exciting to hear something like this,” Cunningham said. “I have been asked this question every day of the week ‘When are we going to be moving to Shell Road’? “To go to Shell Road, which means Ocean Grove Football and Netball Club can now participate in modern facilities that are equal to and if not better than anyone else. “For a long period of time we have had sub standard areas and facilities and in a town like Ocean Grove it is not acceptable.” Ocean Grove Director of Netball, Jo Britt, said while the Grubber netballers had made the switch
TOASTING PLEDGE: Colin Bate (cricket), Ian Waugh (soccer), Jo Britt (netball), Sarah Henderson and Geoff Cunningham (football). from their inadequate Draper Street facilities to the newly developed facilities at Shell Road in 2013, the benefit of having football and netball clubs operating from one location would be enormous. “From a netball point of view it will be fantastic if the football and netball are in one spot again to both WAITING: The announcement drew a big crowd. socialise and also support prosper into the future. each other in their sports,” Road complex. Bate admitted although “We were ecstatic with the Britt said. “The progression to Shell announcement,” Waugh told while their ‘spiritual home’ remained at Ocean Grove Road has been extremely the Voice. “We have got no problem Memorial Recreation slow, well hopefully things will move a bit quicker over at all working with the other Reserve, Grubber lower clubs, we can see the benefits grade games and junior the next couple of years.” matches are likely to be Surfside Waves President, of doing that. “But it needs to be an open played at Shell Road. Ian Waugh was thrilled “That is the plan is to with the announcement transparent process, we can’t after participant numbers in have one club benefiting stay here at (Ocean Grove Recreation recent seasons at the Waves ahead of others it has got to Memorial Reserve) and keep this had halved from 240-260 be one in all in.” “Our relationship with the ground as it is, we are pretty players to 120 players due to happy here at the moment,” poor soccer facilities at other clubs is good.” Ocean Grove Cricket Club Bate said. Shell Road. “We certainly hope that Waugh said it would president, Colin Bate said the be a good opportunity construction of new cricket we can use the new facilities and consolidate working nets and the improved Shell at Shell Road for our lower relationships with all Road facilities would help grades and juniors, that sporting clubs at the Shell junior Grubber numbers would be great.”
THE Bellarine Unit of Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) is on the search for new volunteers. The next major storm or flood may be just around the corner and when that time comes it will be SES volunteers who will answer the call to help out the local community in its time of need. Volunteers from Bellarine SES Unit come from all walks of life, all backgrounds and all professions. In fact, the main thing we have in common is a desire to make a contribution within our community. For those interested in learning more about the SES, all of the SES Units in the Geelong region are combining to host two information sessions at 4 Wood Street, South Geelong on Wednesday, August 28 from 10am and 6.30pm. For further info contact Dion Henderson on 0427 074 029 or head to www.bellarineses.org.au
Tuckerberry to reopen soon THE first day of Spring will be celebrated at Tuckerberry Hill Farm as it reopens for the season. Local producer Vince Panetta will plant out his Spring Vegetables Planter Box, as well as teaching how to line your own planter box, what soil and compost mix to use, what vegetables to plant now and how to look after them. And they have more Produce Barn workshops and demonstrations planned and will show case more of their producers and wares. Reopening on Sunday September 1, 9-3pm, at Tuckerberry Hill Farm, Becks Road, Drysdale.
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Bid to beat a Mynor matter
Matt Crawley and the Bellarine Catchment Network need locals to help them protect local wildlife from an agressive invader.
Jules and youngster with Ben.
Richard Neudert celebrates his new business.
Farewell ... and welcome
LONG standing customers and friends turned out to toast the departing owners of Elvis Parsley - at the same time as welcoming
in the new broom at the fruit and veg shop. Richard Neudert has taken over the popular local store from Brett and Jules Howard. Brett says farewell.
THE Bellarine Catchment Network is looking for Ocean Grove residents to be part of a Pilot Indian Myna Control and Survey Program. This program has been established to help track and control Indian Myna bird populations on the Bellarine. This program aims to reduce the impact that these birds have on other native species in the region. Over the coming months we hope to involve community members in: • Surveying local bird populations within Ocean Grove; • Trapping Myna birds in the area; and • Resurveying bird populations to determine the program’s success The Pilot Program is open to 40 registrations which will allow for the hiring of 40 Indian Myna traps to be given out at the workshop. The workshop will be a 1 ½ hrs at Ocean Grove Park, Hodgson St on Saturday September 14 from 10am to 11.30am to go over the program details. To attend the workshop you must register on line by going to www.surveymonkey.com/s/J75SD76 . To receive one of the traps you must both register on line and attend the workshop. Places are limited to the first 40. The Indian Myna is an introduced species that impacts on the breeding cycle of native birds, competes aggressively for habitat and hollows. The program follows appropriate animal welfare guidelines and Victorian Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986. For further details contact Matt on 0417 231853 or matt. bcn@environmentbellarine.org.au
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Minister Jenny Macklin with MP Darren Cheeseman talking to Fred Van Ross and Glenn Scouller.
A RECENT visit by Federal Minister Jenny Macklin also featured a meet up with Parkinson’s representatives. The Minister for Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Minister for Disability Reform gave Glenn Scouller of Geelong’s Young at Park group and Parkinson’s Alliance vice president Fred Van Ross 15 minutes when she visited Ocean Grove’s Senior Citizens Centre while on a visit centred on another
matter. Mr Van Ross said: “We had a good 15 minute discussion with the Minister and she made it easy by indicating that she was aware of the Parkinson’s Alliance and that she was very much aware of Parkinson’s as members of her mother family had Parkinson’s.” The minister was briefed on the Alliance’s manifesto of commitments it is pressing for during this election campaign.
Get set to Shake your Boogie THIS Sunday’s Shake your Boogie for Parkinson’s event promises a great afternoon of entertainment for the family - and all for a good cause. The event on August 25 will run from 2pm until 7pm at Ocean Grove Football Club. Among the great attactions will be heaps of fun for the kids. A children’s mobile zoo will feature crocadiles, snakes and more, there will be a jumping castle donated by local business Jump for Joy Jumping Castles - as wel facepainting. Inside the clubrooms the Funky Mummies will get
the music underway with some dance sounds for the kids before Trish and Sam of The Gems will take to the stage. Later on, the legendary Bash Big Band will belt out their best R&B and 70’s rock sounds. All this will be mixed up with a barbecue courtesy of the DSA (Disabled Surfers Association), a silent auction - including a night at the Vue Grand and much more, including raffles and a some brief information about the ongoing Parkinson’s campaign. The event is free but volunteers will be asking for gold coin donations
questions about how the much discussed treatment called Deep Brain Stimulation works and continues to work once implanted. Professor Horne explained that there are three stages from time of diagnosis varying from a first stage where the medication works well to a second stage where medication works but is progressively less predictable and a third stage where there is an emergence of symptoms that don’t respond to medications. He said that at present all the medications are all
ULTRA marathon runner Shane Hutton from Mentone completed 230km around Port Phillip Bay at the weekend. He was running to raise money for Shake it Up which helps fund research for a cure for Parkinson’s. Alan Barber joined his run for the short 17km section from Queenscliff to Drysdale. So far he has raised more than $8,000 for the cause. Alan is also raising money for Parkinson’s. On November 3 he will be running in the New York Marathon for Parkinson’s Victoria.
The Gems will play at Shake your Boogie on Sunday. that will go directly to Parkinson’s Victoria to help in their support and advocacy for those living with Parkinson’s as well as
into research. To follow the local campaign go to New York Marathon For Parkinsons facebook page.
Neurologist visits town AN eminent professor of neurology was in town last week to talk with members of Ocean Grove’s Parkinson’s Self Help Group. Professor Malcolm Horne, who is a consultant at St Vincent’s Hospital and carries out research at the Florey Institute for Neurosciences and Mental Health, gave a talk and took questions about the stages of Parkinson’s and the effects and timing of various forms of medication. Those attending were able to put a range of questions to the professor about science behind the medicine, including
Ultra runner completes epic 230km around bay
Professor Malcolm Horne with members of the Ocean Grove Parkinson’s Self Help Group. directed at controlling the intricate things like putting problems of movement toothpaste on a brush. More information is in Parkinson’s – tremor, rigidity and slowness of available from the Self Help movement, which he Group which meets at the referred to as “the cardinal Grove Centre in Presidents symptom of Parkinson’s”, Avenue every second the symptoms which Wednesday of the month at cause problems with shoe 1.30pm. More information laces, buttons and doing from Pam at 5255 5152.
Smart looking runner LOCAL business Looking Smart has helped out in the New York Marathon for Parkinson’s campaign donating the printing of Alan Barber’s new lightweight sponsored shirt and shorts. Quickly learning that the cotton shirts not only heat up quick when you do high miles, they also fade a lot, Alan needed another options. In stepped Chris Carnaby who is now offering one off printing of t-shirts from the new expanded business premises at 7 Marine Parade, in the business park.
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Bowled over with talent OCEAN Grove Bowling Club is working to make itself the ‘social hub of the community’. And the club has just launched a fresh
program of music and entertainment to bolster that plan. Manager Tim Fookes wants the club to be “a place of
entertainment, fun and social interaction for the community, provided through the use of our beautiful clubhouse facilities, our more than
Elvis lives
A big crowd filled the Piping Hot Chicken Shop on Friday night for Elvis night, celebrating what would have been the King’s birthday. Dozens of local musos took to the stage to perfom covers of the great rock ‘n’ roller’s catalogue of songs.
competitive food and beverage offers and our exciting internal promotions that can be enjoyed by all our members and guests alike.” In the past months the club has hosted a sell out Johnny Cash tribute show, it has reintroduced its morning melodies and are now offering free live
entertainment every Saturday night. That includes a great line-up of extremely talented local musicians. Among them is, Chrissy Phillips on the Morning Melodies bill (September 9) and Saturday evenings that include Danny Zambelis (August 24) and Jon Willard (August 31).
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DINING OUT
Parkside retreat Overlooking the park at 24 Hodgson Street, Ocean Grove, Napona boasts a 60 seat licensed restaurant. With the arrival of winter, Napona is perfect for al fresco dining or drinks on the deck under beautiful gum trees. Chef Will Swinton draws on Mediterranean and Asian influences, producing a menu focused on clean, fresh flavours. Winter also brings a vast array of produce and ingredients with new menu items sure to please. Exceptional service in a relaxed atmosphere makes Napona perfect any time of day, whether for a meal, snack, or simply a quick Coffee or
Wine. Casual dining during the day makes way for modern dishes in the evening with the seafood a must. Breakfast and Lunch meals start at $12. Mains at dinner range from $21 to $35, complemented by an accessible wine list starting at $30. Families are welcome with kids meals at $12. Napona is open from 8am, seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, with dinners Tuesday to Saturday. Food is available all day. Call 52563153 for bookings. Customer car park at rear. Find our menus online at www. napona.com.au or follow us on twitter or facebook - @eatatnapona
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new bits added!
lamb backstrap
open souvlaki with crisped sourdough, greek salad & tzatziki
field mushroom
toppped with chorizo manchego queso, roquette & balsamic reduction
meze plate
with warmed mt zero olives, meredith goat’s fetta, dukkah, evoo & balsamic & flatbread with hommus
traffic light trio of dips
basil pesto, crunhy pumpkin & spinach
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music/live events
• Piping Hot Chicken Shop -August 24 The Lucilles -September 13 Bellarine Year 11 VET Class 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. -Friday 23rd August Rach Breenan -Saturday 24th August Local Ketchup -Friday 30th August - Ben Dew -Saturday 31st August Dave Johns • Ocean Grove Hotel -Saturday Night Live at The Ocean Grove Hotel Saturday from 9pm. • Pototo Shed, Drysdale -August 30th-31st Alice • 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 -September 9 Chrissy Phillips -Saturday night entertainment -24th August Danny Zambelis -31st August Jon Willard
markets & fairs
• Parkes Hall Newcombe Street Portarlington August 25 Portarlington Community Market 9am to 2pm September 21 Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm • Barwon Heads Community Hall August 31 Barwon Heads Community Market 9am1pm • Ocean Grove Park •Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre September 1 Ocean
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Grove Indoor Community Market 9am-1pm • 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 & 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
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month 2.30pm-3.30pm Book chat for adults. All welcome.www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au -Wednesday August 21 4.30-5.30PM Family Science Evening
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
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). Phone Julie Rodger on 0435 362 573 or email julesrodg@gmail. com for more information
To have your event included in What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice. com
Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed - 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, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Michael Turner on 5255 1572. Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 6pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Sue on 5255 2068. 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.
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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Josiah learns about Parliament Coins turn into cheques This hung Parliament has been a wasted opportunity. Josiah Herma attended the Rotary Adventures in Citizenship program, a week of experiences in Canberra hosted by Canberra Rotary Clubs proclaimed in his winning 90 second statement that won him a place in the program. The program exposes participants to a range of democratic institutions and processes. They undertake a series of mock debates, hold a mock election and organise campaigns, etc. They also meet and observe elected representatives in action. Delegates from different backgrounds are chosen from all over Australia to attend
Josh Herma speaking at Rotary.
an intensive fun filled week-long program for year 11 students. Josiah, who attends Bellarine Secondary College, was the successful applicant sponsored by the Rotary club of Ocean Grove. The last three sentences of his winning 90 second statement are; “This hung Parliament has been a wasted opportunity. The potential was endless,
the disappointment was immense. The people of Australia deserve better.” “I stayed with a great host family and had a great deal of fun even though I had to learn to wear a suit and start the day much earlier than usual,’’ Josiah said. ‘‘I was most impressed by the Parliament House building which is where I spent most of my time. ‘‘Most of the days
were full, and over the week included Senate Briefings, Question Time, a visit to the American Embassy, a tour of the Civic Centre (the main town center), Duntroon, The National Science and Technology Centre, The Institute of Sport and a formal dinner where I had to fathom out the correct eating utensils. ‘‘I sat in on the Budget Speech and the following Question Time and was not impressed with the behavior of many of our elected representatives, but I was pleased to see our Parliament at work. ‘‘I must admit I didn’t think much of our politicians before I went there, but on reflection most of them do work quite hard.’’
Anyone for dinner? You are invited to join the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove at their weekly dinner meetings at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club 6pm for 6.30pm two course dinner $20, drinks at bar prices. Bookings essential phone 0457 315 900 by 12noon the Monday prior to the meeting. Speakers at the next two :meetings feature the following. • August 27 Tanzanian Biofuel
Project, Dr. Val Clarke. Retired from Deakin university, Dr. Clarke is involved in a project in Tanzania where villages can convert waste to fuel thereby reducing poverty, deforestation, health problems while creating an industry to improve the lives of the villages. • September 3 Home Medication review Service Melinda Emselle.
Accredited pharmacist and health coach Melinda has a background of over 25 years in pharmacy, plus clinical medication analysis, communication and life coaching skills enables her to create a Patient Centred Collaborative Relationship between her Client, their GP, Pharmacy and all other professionals involved in Health Care Experience.
Rotary president Gordon King with Dion Henderson and Brett McKenzie of Bellarine SES. Peter Bell of 13th Beach SLSC.
AT each Ocean Grove Rotary Market members of the community collect coins at the entrance for their nominated charities. The money goes towards much needed equipment. Peter Bell from 13th Beach SLSC accepted $511 to go towards the purchase of radios, Jenny Brieze accepted a similar amount for Riding for the Disabled,
Julie and Mark Beshara representing Disabled Surfers Association are putting their $744 towards rash vests; Dion Henderson and Brett McKenzie of Bellarine SES will invest their $766.85 in hydraulic rescue equipment while Brian Mason from the Men’s Shed will put their money towards wood and equipment.
Rotary president Gordon King with Brian Mason of Ocean Grove Men’s Shed.
ABOVE: Gordon King with Julia and Mark Beshara of the Disabled Surfers Association. LEFT; Jenny Brieze of Riding for the Disabled.
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environment
Bag free is law in some places
Barwon Head organisations have worked together to achieve a plastic bag free environment. They visited the Piping Hot Chicken Shop last week to explain how it can be done. They also screened a move called bag is which extended to the issue of plastics generally.
PLASTIC shopping bags will be banned from Tasmanian shops and supermarkets, after a Government bill passed the state’s Upper House. South Australia, the Northern Territory and the ACT have already enacted similar bans. The Tasmanian Greens are taking credit for the ban and say it would not have happened without the presence of Greens ministers in state cabinet. The Premier Lara Giddings says the ban was Labor’s idea too. “The ban of plastic bags has been one which has been debated nationally with environment ministers, and our approach has always been to have a coordinated national approach to these issues,” she said. “Certainly it’s also an
issue that has been close to the heart of the Greens Party as well, but it is an issue that has been debated outside of the political Greens.” Opposition leader Will Hodgman says the Liberals also supported the ban. “I don’t think anyone should claim credit, the Tasmanian community are the leaders here,” he said. “We’ve had policies in the past at elections to implement such a scheme. I think all parties should just recognise that this is a win for the state.”
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Bid to get bag ban over bridge THE Piping Hot Chicken Shop hosted a film night on Thursday in support of Ocean Grove becoming plastic bag free, writes Stephanie Naylor. Ocean Grove Coastcare
and Barwon Coast have joined forces in a partnership program aimed to follow in the successful footsteps of Barwon Heads, which is almost entirely plastic bag
free. “The night went really well with around 40 pe ople in attendance, and an age group of primary school kids right through to people in their 60’s,”
Maddie Glynn from Barwon Coast said. The environmental movie ‘Bag it’ was shown, aiming to educate and inspire locals to do their bit when it comes to
plastic. “Creating awareness and changing behavior surrounding the use of plastic bags was an aim for the night,” Cate Barham from Ocean Grove
Coastcare Group said. The next step in the initiative is a planning meeting at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving club at 7PM on Thursday August 29.
“The meeting is open to anyone, especially local shop holders, in creating a strategy of how Ocean Grove move closer to being plastic bag free,” Cate added.
Locals help stock up the galley of a Sea Shepherd vessel.
Locals stock Sea Shepherd supplies LOCALS have been up to the Melbourne base of Sea Shepherd to deliver much needed food and basic supplies to the voluntary crew of whale protectors. “We went up to the Sea Shepherd to drop off the
goodies collected by Christian College,” said organiser Michele Mitten. “We were given a tour of the galley and met the chefs, who were really excited when they saw the soy milk as they had run out the day before.
“ We also handed over approximately $500 raised at the awareness night at the Chicken Shop – thanks to the public for their generosity and to Ben at the Chicken Shop for donating money for each drink sold.”
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Brolga’s on a farm field near Lake Road.
A fan-tailed cuckoo og nature reserve
Alive with nature THERE is so much happening ‘nature wise’ at the moment around the Bellarine, it’s hard to keep up with it. Spring is in the air, even though it’s still cold and has been so wet (it’s been great to experience such lovely winter rain, all the dams are full). The male Superb Fairy Wrens are moulting into their beautiful blue breeding plumage. I’ve even heard a Cuckoo calling from the bushes around Begola Wetlands on one of the sunny winter days, so they are getting in early for the Spring! I also saw a Fan-Tailed Cuckoo at the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. Driving to Geelong today I thought I’d look around
Lake Connewarre, and what a great decision that turned out to be. On a farm field on Lake Rd there were three Brolga’s. They saw me stop the car to a screeching halt, but didn’t fly away, and one of them started performing the famous Brolga Dance!. What a fabulous sight. I was surprised to see this when there were three birds present. Brolgas are well known for their mating dances.. I witnessed the Brolga jumping into the air with outstretched wings, while stretching its neck, and bobbing its head up and down. After some research I read that sometimes just one Brolga dances for its mate; sometimes pairs of Brolga’s dance together; and
sometimes a whole group of about a dozen dance together, so the dance is not just confined to the mating pair. At Black Rocks Beach a few weeks ago I came across a Fairy Penguin on the beach. Usually the penguins I see around here on the beach are dead, as they are a long way from their home at Phillip Island. This penguin was well and truely alive but was obviously exhausted, as it tried to walk when it saw me and couldn’t. I rang Barwon Coast and also Jarrinlinga. I hope the Penguin recovered after some care from the wonderful Wildlife carers. I received a phone call from Mary of Barwon Heads regarding the
Common or Indian Myna problem that I wrote about in the last edition of ‘The Voice’. Mary, like Carole, is keen to form a group of residents from the Bellarine who are interested in tackling the invasion of Indian Myna’s into our area. There is a similar group in Canberra called ‘The Canberra Indian Myna Action Group Inc (CIMAG)’. They have a website that can be found at http://www. indianmynaaction.org. au/. If anyone is interested in forming a group, you can email me on jencarr@ y7mail.com. The next outing scheduled for the Bellarine Birdlife Group is on Wednesday the 4th of September. It is a local outing led by photographer
Neil Hickman. If you are interested in participating you can email me once again on jencarr@y7mail. com. The Ocean Grove Nature Reserve AGM is being held at the OGNR Information Centre on Saturday August 31 from 12noon-1.30pm. A barbecue lunch will be provided. It will be great to see some new faces at the Nature Reserve on that day. On Saturday October 19 there will be a Photography Workshop at the Nature Reserve (between 10am-12 midday at the Information Centre). The main guest speaker will be Terry Oakley, who teaches photography, so it should be a very informative session. By Jennifer Carr
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Cookbook a recipe for student success STEPHANIE NAYLOR OCEAN Grove and surrounding residents are in for a treat with Wallington Primary School set to release a cookbook filled with recipes from around the Bellarine. As part of the school’s Strawberry Fair’s 30th Anniversary celebrations, ‘Bellarine Cuisine’ will include a selection of recipes not only from the school community, but local businesses, restaurants, providores and suppliers. “We’re making it a showcase for our seaside
community,” organiser Tracey Frigo said. Local restaurants and producers have been quick to provide their support for the cookbook, which amongst others include Ocean Grove’s own Elvis Parsley, The Dunes, Oakdene and The Mex. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the level of interest and support that we’ve been getting. We put out the call to the school community and have been inundated with recipes. The students have also been keen to contribute – it seems that
we have quite a few ‘junior masterchefs’ at the school!” Tracey added. Tracey Frigo, Michelle Hughes and Kerri Wrench are responsible for the planning of the cookbook, along with Linda Diguisto as graphic designer. Locally based photographer Nikole Ramsey is also involved, who did the photography for the cookbook of the first Junior Masterchef winner. All proceeds from sales of the cookbook will go to supporting students at the Wallington Primary School.
LEFT: Students Joe, Sophia, Luke, Poppy and Lottie with cookbook organiser Michelle Hughes.
Kids give Jirrahlinga a sweet donation ON Friday July 26 the Make A Difference student group at Bellarine Secondary College raised $434 for the Jirrahlinga Koala Wildlife Sanctuary. A sausage sizzle and lolly jar guessing competition was held during lunchtime for students. “They did a fantastic job in not only raising awareness but also funds for Jirrahlinga,” Student Wellbeing Co-ordinator Nicole Wirth said. Members of the
Jirrahlinga family paid a visit including a ringtail possum, joey, bluetongue and a shingleback lizard. “It’s fantastic for the kids to be supporting Jirrahlinga, it’s especially great for our future generation to be aware and know they can make a difference,” Judy from Jirrahlinga said. The MAD students organised the whole event. Bellarine student Ethan contacted Tasman
Kyle Clutterbuck and Max Sedlins Meats, Max called Bakers Delight Market Place and Kody called Jirrahlinga to organise their attendance. “The skills each
individual from the group has shown has been remarkable to
activities and met some inspirational Australians, including the 2009 Young Australian of the year, Sam Cawthorn. Sam was declared dead after a road accident,
however was resuscitated but was told that he would never walk again. Learning to walk and recover from his accident left the students in awe. “It was the most amazing
Jamie, Peter, Ethan, Nicole, Judy, Kody, Lauren, Max and Kyle with some furry and scaley friends. contacting suppliers of goods and planning the event,” Nicole added.
Camp gives students a new outlook on life FOUR student leaders from Bellarine Secondary College attended the 11th Australian National Leadership Camp in Sydney last month. Bec Cahill, Erin Archer, Brad Fendyk and Phillip Nash attended the week-long leadership development event, hosted by Rising Generations.
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“We arrived at camp to find over 200 other young Australians just like us. We knew no one, and were split up into our tribes, within four days we went from knowing no one to making lifelong friends from all corners of Australia,” Phillip said. The students participated in a range of leadership
four days we have ever experienced. Life changing and one I will never forget. We went with little expectations but left with a whole new positive outlook on life!” Phillip said.
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The Voice’s Health, Beauty, Fitness section gives the community a unique way to promote their business on a personal level. This section allows you to put a face to a name and an easy to find index. For more information contact us on: 5255 3233 Allied Health Professionals
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grove news
Volunteers help ease some of Steve’s pain
STEPHANIE NAYLOR
AFTER being off work for three years due to a shoulder injury, Ocean Grover Steve Heywood finally started back at work as a forklift driver, which he loved. Two weeks before Christmas, Steve had a series of cramping in his legs, which led to a visit to the doctor, resulting in a diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a brain tumor, and paraneoplastic syndrome, leaving him a paraplegic. “It was such a shock, we’re just your everyday family and Steve is just a normal hardworking Dad,” Steve’s wife Debbie Heywood said. After five months in hospital undergoing chemotherapy, life has changed drastically for Steve and his family. A run of bad luck followed, seeing the family dog being put down, the car blowing up, their daughter Cara’s wedding being cancelled due to the financial strain the illness had caused, as well as Debbie having to give up work and her own mother breaking her
The first Health Fitness Wellbeing Expo is on October 13.
GENEROUS: The Ocean Grove community has donated labor, materials and free time to help Steve Heywood and his family.
leg. “It really plays out like a bad country and western,” Debbie laughed. With thousands of dollars needed to make the home wheelchair accessible for Steve, the family began to receive an influx of support, generosity and love from the Ocean Grove community. Donations of labor, materials and free time were being made to help the family in need. “Our home received a complete overhaul! Everyone had an idea of
how to help,” Steve said. ‘‘It started with the parents from the Magic Basketball Team, where Debbie and Steve’s daughter Jade plays, painted their backyard fence in rainbow colors. ‘‘The fence provided the family a happy space, it’s really uplifting and was a lovely gesture,” Debbie said. Labor and materials such as plaster and wood were donated, resulting in saving Debbie and Steve family well over $10,000. A new bathroom and ramps were installed to
help Steve move around. Now in remission, Steve receives continual pain management and physiotherapy, with Debbie as his full-time carer. “Everyday is an ongoing struggle, we’re just taking it day by day,” Debbie explained. “Laughing has kept us going!” “We just can’t thank everyone that helped enough! All the tradies, friends, and especially the Stirk and Menna family members,” Debbie and Steve explained.
Photo: ANNA LORD
Health experts team up under the one roof THE Bellarine Health Seminars (BHS) is proud to present the first Health Fitness Wellbeing Expo for the Bellarine and surrounding area. This expo will showcase practitioners and professionals from the Bellarine, Geelong and the Surf Coast and will be a forum where people from all types of health practices come together under the one roof and share their expertise in all things related to health. It will also allow the public
the opportunity to speak to health professionals in a relaxed environment and explore the variety of healthcare available in their local area. There will be demonstrations on throughout the day to entertain and educate the public. The expo will be at the Bellarine Sports and Aquatic Centre, Ocean Grove on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Five local women, Penny Tomkinson from Step into Life Ocean Grove,
Bettina Wren Natropath, Adrienne D’Alessandro from Ocean Grove Chinese Medicine, Kim Henshaw from Consider It Done and Elicia Crook from Ocean Grove Remedial Massage Centre have come together to create the Health Fitness Wellbeing Expo. For those wanting to get involved or to find out more information contact Penny at hfwexpo@gmail.com Like us on Facebook search for Health Fitness Wellbeing Expo.
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backchat Legacy of optimism THE Voice shares Geelong’s disappointment in last week’s announcement that Mayor Keith Fagg was standing down for health reasons. Those who know Keith will know that in many ways Keith was already putting into the community long before he was voted into office as the City’s first popularly elected mayor. We wish him well and hope he can continue to play a role in the direction of our region in the future. So what has Keith’s term left us with? Apart from setting a benchmark for hardwork that may be hard to match, Keith undoubtedly generated a renewed feeling of optimism in the region. In Ocean Grove we are pretty upbeat people anyway, we live in the best part of the best region in the best country. How would could we not be upbeat? But we are under the umbrella of Geelong and we are affected by its council and many of us work for Geelong based businesses. We are impacted by it’s success. Keith injected hope and he did that in the spirit of one Geelong, in a non-political and positively parochial way. Whoever takes the role will have a lot to live up to, but can’t go wrong in looking at Keith’s approach.
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Well we had no winner last edition so we’ll give you another chance to win a half hour driving lesson with Dalmation Drive School. Here’s a clue: if you drive down Presidents Avenue you will see it. Answers to news@ oceangrovevoice.com by Friday August 30.
Dog in the frame SEEN IT ALL NOW: The Terrace, Sunday afternoon
THERE have been several reports about mishaps involving elderly drivers. But here it looks like the culprit was small pooch left in the car while the owner did some shopping. The car had apparently been left in the taxi rank on the opposite side of the road and the dog knocked off the handbrake sending the car rolling back.
Picture: JAMIE CULLEN
VOX POP
Have you ever been on TV? Reporter Stephanie Naylor asks the question.
Student Zac Long, 16, of Ocean Grove: No I haven’t, but if I could be I would want to be on Neighbours, mainly because it’s a really good show, and I could show off my new haircut!
Retiree Elizabeth Anderson, 66, of Ocean Grove: No I haven’t, but I’ve been on stage many times in productions and musicals such as ‘Hello Dolly’ and ‘Fiddler on the Roof’.
Student Stuart Mandley, 18, of Ocean Grove: Yes I was in the background on the news at a gay rights March rally I attended with my friend’s parents in Melbourne when I was 11 years old.
Unemployed Tom Woodruff, 18, from Ocean Grove: Yes, I was in an ad last year for shampoo when I had long hair, but I cut it off six months ago so that probably won’t happen again
Student Tarni Pearce, 16, from Ocean Grove: Yes, last year I was on Fuel TV at Bells Beach at the Ripcurl Pro, I was captured in the background walking behind surfer Joel Parkinson.
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Erin returns to Grove to open a health hub STEPHANIE NAYLOR THE damage caused by a devastating fire in Barwon Heads forced Erin Coffey to shut down her Osteopathy business in 2011 and work from home for six months. Not long after, Erin made the move back across the bridge to start the next chapter of her life, opening Ocean Grove’s very first one-stop-shop for health. “I’ve always felt a connection to Ocean Grove, having been born here, and knew I’d return here at some stage,’’ Erin said. ‘‘My vision was to create a health hub for Ocean Grove and Bellarine Peninsula residents.” The Health Creation Centre, which opened in May this year, integrates Erin’s passion for osteopathy as well as an onsite myotherapist, naturopath, bowen therapist, podiatrist, audiologist and a pilates instructor. “Having had a broad approach to my own health care growing up, I wanted to create a place that was multi-disciplinary and offered a range of healthcare needs under one roof,” Erin said. Erin first studied a Bachelor of Applied Science at Deakin Waurn Ponds, where she majored in wine science. “I still enjoy wine, masking the bottle at dinner parties and guessing the region, the vintage and the label. I even have a staffy
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Erin Coffey has opened Ocean Grove’s very first one-stop-shop for health, The Health Creation Centre. named Pinot!” Erin added. Later returning to university to study, Erin had to weigh up the fundamental principles between becoming a chiropractor or an osteopath. “I chose osteopathy because it’s the best of both worlds. I can address the muscles and joints, as well as the nervous system and organs. I don’t know many other professions that can help improve motion through a gut,
and as a result settle an upset baby, for example,” Erin said. Erin is off to Rio next year for the the Fifth International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. “I like being able to help people, as it has a cause on effect. If you’re happy and healthy, it’ll rub off onto those around you, and that’s a good thing,” Erin said.
MATT Gibbs Web Design is a website design venture tailored for local businesses. Matt provides a cost-effective, reliable service for local businesses that want to branch out into the online world and would like a friendly and easy way to do so. “I think of it as a small business helping other small businesses, where everyone wins. It’s been a hobby of mine for a few years, but the registered business side of things has just kicked off in the last couple of months.” Matt runs the business on his own and likes to keep in contact with his clients to see how their business is progressing after the site goes live.
“It’s great for networking and a good chat too.” Away from web design, Matt, who began with the Voice has been covering local footy for the Geelong Advertiser for the last four seasons. He is also studying Media and Communication at Deakin University. He has lived in Ocean Grove since he was one and says he wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. “I love working with local clients because there’s that real country town connection that isn’t really the same if I was designing for someone halfway across the world. “I noticed that there’s still a lot of local businesses in Ocean Grove and the Bellarine that
don’t have websites, but could definitely benefit from them. “Of course, having a business right where I live means less travel time and also the likelihood that I may already know the client before we start work, which is always a plus. “All my business so far has been from Grover’s. I just love the local aspect.” The business has been steady, but there’s still plenty of room for new clients. “I’d love for some more people to get in contact with me over the next couple of months to establish an online presence before the summer tourist boom. For more information see www.mattgibbswebdesign. com.
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Ready to relay? With less than two months to go until the 2013 Bellarine Relay for Life, the Cancer Council is gearing up for our most successful event yet. So far there are 26 registered teams for the November 9-10 event, the same amount that participated in the event last year. With a goal of 35 for this year, there is still time to register your
team. “We can’t wait to share this experience with the teams that are still to register as it will be bigger than ever! The atmosphere is going to be great and the support that the community has shown already is just wonderful,” Bellarine Relay For Life Coordinator Sarah Mayhew said. Participants that have already
entered a team, as well as anyone that registers before August 31 will go into the draw to win a $500 voucher. This can be used to create the ultimate campsite at the event. “We all have our own reasons why we relay and sometimes when you don’t know how to show support for a friend or a loved one, this is a great way,” Sarah added.
For those thinking of putting in a team or for first time team members, an information evening will be held at Collendina Recreation Reserve (Minerva Close, Ocean Grove) on Tuesday September 17 from 7pm-7:30pm. To register for the Bellarine Relay For Life event, please visit relayforlife.org.au or phone 1300 65 65 85.
Read the Play for Ocean Grove netballers OUR local netballers aged 15 years and under recently took part in the Read the Play program at the Football Club rooms. Thirty young women came together in a fun games night to learn about mental health issues and remove the stigma still surrounding mental illness. Psychologist Hollie Laver ran the games night, with information and
discussions taking place in a fun, relaxed environment. All 15U coaches attended as did the Club’s well being officers and some members of the committee and parents. One player was overheard saying after the session, “now I think I know what to say when I am worried about one of my team mates or friends”. The Kempe Read the
Play program addresses the health and well being of young people by raising awareness of mental health problems, knowing where to go for help and supporting each other’s mental wellbeing. It is in it’s 8th year and the program is now being expanded Australia wide. More information from www.readtheplay.org.au.
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Grove junior tennis goes into finals phase IT’S been an exciting few weeks at Ocean Grove Tennis Club with the first round of finals taking place. Seven out of ten OGTC Junior teams played in Semi finals this Winter season. Most teams started finals on August 10th, but a few sections still had season proper matches on this date, and will start Semi Finals the following week. Before we get to the results a reminder that OGTC has an Open Day on Sunday August 25 to showcase the club and all it can offer. Come down, bring friends and family of all ages and ability, to see what it’s all about! Free sausage sizzle, coaching tips, Hot Shots tennis for the littlies and Cardio tennis. Meet the committee and see why
Ocean Grove has such a family oriented and friendly club. Results for August 3 Section 2 Girls travelled to Leopold and won 2,24 -4, 30. Madison Ketchen and Lucy Hughes won both singles and doubles on the day. Section 6 Mixed hosted Geelong East Uniting and won 3, 30 - 3, 20. Jacinta Smith won her singles and doubles. Lachlan Treble was just missed in the singles 5-6. Section 7 Boys hosted Leopold at Home and won 6,36 - 0,14. Sebastian Bouma, Travis Anderson, Harry James and Joel McMahon all won every set for the day. Thanks to Sebastian for filling in for an injured player. Section 8 Girls travelled to Wandana Heights and won
1,18 -5,35 in a match with some very close sets. Natasha Miller and Alexandra Caldow won both their singles and doubles. Section 9 Boys were at Home against a very strong Jan Juc side and lost 1,12 – 5,32. Zac More won his singles. This means they are no longer a finals chance. Section 12 Boys played at Hamlyn Park and lost 6,36 -0,6. Unfortunately this was their last match of the season as they did not make finals. Section 13 Mixed White travelled to Bannockburn and won by one game 3,21 - 3,22 with a missing ocean grove player. Holly Sharp, Jayden Harrison-Roberts and Tom Soutar all played well to make up for the absent player. Section13 Mixed Red were
at Home versus Hamlyn Park and won 5,33 -1,8. Jade Murphy and Emily Kehagias won their singles and then teamed to win their doubles as well. Section 14 Boys played around the corner at Surfside and won 0, 3 – 6, 36. Jack James, Oliver Bowers, Harry Mullen, Liam Mullen and Matthew Stanic worked well together to win this match. They did not have quite enough points to make finals this year. Section 15 Girls were at Home against Drysdale Gold and won this nail biter by just 4 games, 3,28 -3,24. Saige Campbell and Ruby D’Arcy won their singles and came together to win their doubles as well. Results for August 10 –
regular season matches: Section 2 Girls played at Home versus Waurn Ponds and won this incredible close match by just 2 games, 3,29 – 3, 27. Saira Shah and Madison Ketchen won 3 sets, while a couple of other sets were very close – 5-6 and 4-6. Section 6 Mixed travelled to Bannockburn and won 1,15 – 5,32. Lily Smith, Dylan Marles, Uzair Shah and Elouise Puiatti all helped win this match. Section 13 Mixed Red played at Leopold and won 1,10 – 5,34. Tom Mazouris, Rhiley James, Emily Kehagias and Jade Murphy played well to secure the win. Section 13 Mixed White results were 6,36 – 0,0 after this match was forfeited by
MARK HEENAN
component for lifting 75 kilograms. The Bellarine Secondary College Drysdale campus student then smashed the Australian record and won gold with a total of 159 kilograms in the snatch and clean and jerk in the Under 17 age category. The talented sporting teenage prodigy who is the current Under 16 national record holder in hammer throw with his distance of 73.96 meters, concedes he is a relative newcomer to the sport of weightlifting. He also won a bronze
medal in the Under 20 age category. “I started about a month ago now (in weightlifting), just being a (hammer) thrower I kind of went to the gym and started the weights and my sister asked me to come down to the gym,” Ned told the Voice. “Her coach is now my coach and asked if I wanted to compete.” Ned, coached by well known Geelong weightlifting coach Michael Torriero, has played representative hockey after being the goal keeper for Bellarine Secondary
College’s junior campus in Ocean Grove in previous years. Ned trains up to three times a week at Heavy Metal Barbell gym in Ocean Grove. THE Victorian Age Championships was a special day for the Weatherly family, after Ned’s older sister Hannah won bronze in the 63-69 kilogram category in the Under 20 age group. Hannah, 19, a second-year nursing student at Deakin University, extremely proud of her and brother Ned’s efforts. “I was just happy to
compete, it was only my third competition so getting a bronze medal was just a
Lethbridge. Results for August 10 – Semi Finals: Section 7 Boys played against Geelong Lawn but unfortunately could not pull off a win. They lost 4,32 – 2,15 but still get another chance at finals next week in the Preliminary rounds. Section 8 Girls played Geelong Lawn and after a hiccup with scores on Saturday, had to play an extra set on the Sunday morning due to a draw the day before. They lost after the extra set 3,34 – 4,29. Well done to Alexandra Caldow, Jaweria Shah, Hannah Attard and Natasha Miller for staying strong during this difficult situation. Section 15 Girls played
against Waurn Ponds and lost 4,27 – 2, 22. All of the girls played well against a tough opposition side. Next week brings even more excitement and angst as the Preliminary Finals begin. In the next report will be our Grand Final results and Presentation wrap up including highest aggregate boy & girl. A few important dates: August 24th - Grand Final morning & Club Presentation day for all Junior members at 12 noon August 25th – OGTC Open Day – 10am – 2pm Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.
Ned turns everything to gold
EVERYTHING that Ocean Grove youngster Ned Weatherly touches in the world of sport literally turns to gold. Earlier this month, the 15-year-old won two gold medals and claimed bronze at the 2013 Victorian Age Weightlifting Championships at the Hawthorn Weightlifting Club on Saturday, August 10. Weatherly, competing in the Under 15 age group 94 kilogram plus category, first claimed gold in the snatch
Hannah Weatherly
Ned Weatherly bonus really,” Hannah said. “It was really nice and special for us to compete at
the same time and for both of us to get a medal, it was really a good moment.”
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The U17 team observed a minutes silence in memory of a great local man, Eric Pedler. Jack Pedler, Eric’s son played for Surfside during his time as a junior and Eric was a fantastic supporter of the club.
Waves stronger than Sharks Weekend August 11 Men’s Div 1: Saurfside Waves 0 Bellarine Sharks 7 It was an afternoon to forget for the Division 1 side as they faced a red-hot Bellarine team who toppled league leaders Barwon in the previous round. The sluggish Waves were taught a footballing lesson as they struggled to keep up with the talent of the Bellarine midfield, and with no subs and a man sent-off, the eventually went down 7-0. The most disappointing result of the
season so far. Men’s Div 3: Surfside Waves 3 Bellarine Sharks 3 Surfside hosted the only team to have beaten them this year, Bellarine Sharks, who won the reverse fixture 3-1 at St Leonards earlier in the season. It was a sense of déjà vu, as again Surfside failed to impose themselves on the visitors and found themselves 3-0 down early in the second half. Sharks had the opportunity to extend their lead to 4-0,
when the referee awarded a penalty. However, Waves keeper Callum Harper produced a fantastic save, diving low to his left and gathering the ball before the Sharks players could reach the rebound. This appeared to spur the Waves on, and soon afterwards, Nick Hargreaves was credited with the final touch after the ball was played into the crowded goal. Pressure mounted on the Sharks team as they sought to defend their lead, but Surfside grabbed a second when the Sharks
keeper failed to deal with long distance Andy Hedges effort. Surfside piled forward searching for the equalising goal and shortly before the final whistle, Pablo Mujica arrived in the right place at the right time, smashing the ball into the Sharks goal. Weekend August 18 Men Div 1: No result or report available Men Div 3: Deakin Gold 1 Surfside Waves 5 Following a one minutes silence to honour the
passing of Eric Peddler, the Waves got off to a good start in windy conditions at Howard Glover Reserve with a header from Nick Hargreaves quickly followed by a goal from Gerrard Hurley. A fine free kick from Staffan Hargreaves made it 3 nil at half time. In the second half a penalty from Kai Thieme was returned by a penalty from Deakin. Then a corner from John Black was headed home by Andy Black, a fine father son combination giving a final score of 5-1.
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Talented Noah chaired from ground Weekend August 11 Under 7’s Surfside Blues played Barwon blues. Both side played some really good football in the first half and went to half time even Steven. Surfside came out with all guns blazing in the second half, Sam went really close to scoring again and jack took control of defence as usual. Thomas played really well and scored a fab goal and Josh the goal machine scored 3 goals, well done both teams and supporters. Surfside White played a good game even though they were not victorious. Well done to Jayden for volunteering to play for the opposition to even up numbers. The boys played well as a team with Nicholas, Connor, Zach, Michael and Fletcher showing great defensive and attacking skills. Illness and snow trips has reduced Surfside Reds crew to two (Monty & Cathall) who were assisted by the fleet footed goal machine that is Zachary. Assisted by Leigh (Barwon red) for the first quarter and then Victoria from the same team, the goals poured from the zach’s feet. Our opponents were however very gritty in defence. The second half was played with our three only to try and even it up but to no avail with Cathall and Monty also getting some goal action and Zachary being seemingly unstoppable. Brilliant work team Under 11’s Surfside Waves Blue played against Barwon Heads Victory. Blue started slow but got into the groove of the game quickly, stringing passes along all lines. Ciera went on a long run after a great one two through ball by Jolyon. She was able to score from this. The game was a very tight affair with both midfields dominating the game. The 2nd half saw more of the same with both defences solid until a long ball from Nicky enable Ciera to weave her magic again to score, after defeating 3 opponents. Josh K had his hands full playing on Charlie & vice versa. Surfside Waves Blue played the whole game as a team using the ball well & with plenty of talk. Surfside Waves White played against Barwon Heads Heart. The understrength Waves tried their best but Heart were able to score from a corner early on. The 2nd half saw Heart pour more pressure onto White & score a couple of more goals. White didn’t give up with Bob & Alex trying their best to get 1 back but it didn’t happen today.
Under 13 boys: Surfside Waves 2 Geelong Rangers 3 Today we played at Shell Reserve against Geelong Rangers.A very entertaining game. All Surfside Waves players played extremely well against this team. We didn’t deserve to lose 2-3 as the forces in dispute were so similar and over all we dominated the contest. Goal scorers: Noah and Gabriel. man of the match: Noah Mujica Under 14 girls: Surfcoast Blue 1 Surfside Waves 0 Following a great unbeaten run the U14 girls travelled to Torquay to take on Surfcoast Blue. The week off and interrupted training during the week showed as the girls struggled to find any cohesion. The game was primarily fought in midfield with few scoring chances. 0-0 at half time. Surfcoast played some good football in the second half and scored the winner in the 43rd min. The Waves worked hard to get back into the game but couldn’t break through a resolute Surfcoast defence. The Waves tried hard for an equaliser playing the game right out to the final whistle Under 17 boys: surfside Waves 13 Bellarine sharks 0 On the eve of the game several players were overcome with viruses and unavailable to play which left only ten players. The call to arms was answered by the U13 Captain, Noah Mujica. Playing quality football throughout the game was a great win. Scorers: Gerrard Hurley (6), John Black (4), Nicholas Bos (2) and Noah Mujica in his first game who scored a wonderful header under great pressure having earlier hit the post. The players through great effort and determination showed why we are finals contenders. The guys are having a wonderful season and most are playing senior football. A great moment for Noah Mujica (12 years of age) being carried off the ground by the players for his great performance and later said “this is the greatest day of my life”. Weekend August 18 U7Red: Extremely windy conditions presented challenges for both teams who rose to the occasion. The first half had the REDS kicking against the cyclone yet scoring well through Josh Gabe and Monty. Cathal’s arrival subbed Josh off in prep for his later game. The lads were really buzzing and continued the hard running game into the second half. Reducing the power of their
Noah being chaired off after his remarkable under 17 game
Surfside u13 in action. kicks Mother Nature did the rest with Aiden & Cathall finding the back of the net to see all of the team scoring. A great win U7 Blue: Surfside Blues who played Barwon Red at windy Torquay. Surfside got off to a flying start just scoring at will, Morgan scored a fab first half hat trick and Thomas scored 2 well deserved goals too. Sam played his heart out in midfield and Jack played really well in defence, Josh was all over the pitch and also got 3 goals for his team. Both teams played really well in the blustery conditions today well done. U7 White: Blustery conditions greeted us at Torquay today. Great sportsmanship was shown by Zac who was happy to play for the opposition and great smiles were seen all round when Jayden kicked a goal. Michael was damaging in defence and Nicholas and Fletcher were eager in attack. Great team work boys! Under 11 Blue: Surfside Blue list against Barwon Head Heart. Blue had all of the ball in the 1st half but weren’t able to use the wind well enough to score. The 2nd half saw Heart use the wind well & were able to score twice on the rebound. Under 11 White: White control the 1st half but with Breakwater having the better shots. White caught Breakwater on the rebound & were able to convert. The second half saw Breakwater use the strong winds to advantage & score 2 goals. Under 10 girls: In almost gale force winds today’s match was played under extremely difficult conditions. Ella impressed as the number one goalkeeper with a dominant display. Audrey had the main forays into the Comets half with some great runs. In the second half the wind favoured Surfside and a shot from Libby found it’s way to the back of the net. Matilda scored with a great shot following up with 2
more the last saw Matilda run from the halfway line to bury a ferocious shot into the top right hand corner. Zara again proved formidable in central defence aided by Kiana who is started to show some great skills. U13 boys: Surfcoast 4 Surfside Waves 0 Today we’re away against Surfcoast at Quay Reserve. The windy conditions and two strong and fast players were enough for Surfcoast to get the three points this morning as we lost 0-4.Only at times we’re able to gain control of the game. Our players tried hard but it was difficult to play against this strong side adapted well to their own ground conditions. Man of the Match: Kian U14 girls: Surfside Waves 1 Surfcoast 1 The Waves started well and quickly had Surfcoast under pressure. A snapshot from Jessica Spry opened the scoring ,her first goal for the Waves. The Waves were pushing
forward but an injury to Lucy appeared to take the wind from the Waves sails. The second half saw the Waves continue to push forward but the Surfcoast defenders stood firm. In the 39th min Surfcoast equalised with a good shot giving Tiani in goal no chance. Sally and Cassidy both had chances right on the final whistle that narrowly went wide. a great game to watch. U17 boys: Surfside Waves 6 Breakwater Eagles 1 After a minutes silence in memory of Eric Pedler the Waves started brightly, playing as a unit and were 5-1 up at half time. Defending superbly and playing great football getting another goal in the second half put them on the front foot. End result was 6-1 guaranteeing finals for these hard working players and proud as punch coach Pablo Mujica. Scorers were Jett Swanborough, John Black (2), Isaiah Mujica, Gerrard Hurley, Shane Hedges.
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Lucy Schaeche-Priestley - Surfside Waves Soccer Club TEAM(S): Surfside Waves POSITION: Striker SOCCER BACKGROUND: I started at the BASC with Brian and Peter there and they told me that I was improving quickly and they told me after one year to go and play outside. SOCCER ASPIRATIONS: I want to achieve only three things in soccer and that is to play fair, be supportive and most importantly HAVE FUN! WHAT DO YOU THINK OF OCEAN GROVE? I love the teams that I have played in for the past three years. They have encouraged me so much and since I started I’ve gotten better. Ian has taught me different ways to improve. MOST ADMIRED SOCCER PLAYER? Matthew Spiranovic (My dad’s best friend’s cousin who plays for Australia!) FAN OF WHICH SOCCER TEAM? Manchester United PRE AND POST MATCH MEAL AND ANY RITUAL: Before a game I have a glass of juice and an apple and after a game I usually eat toast or museli and yoghurt. BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR SPORTING LIFE: My nanna for telling me to never give up in all that I do. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS: I see myself studying an arty course at university and continuing to play for Surfside on weekends.
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Young Grubb’s earn grand final prize THE Ocean Grove under 16A team is through to the Division 2 grand final after a gritty secondsemi final win against Portarlington. The young Grubbers had to dig deep in the last quarter to get over the line against a committed opposition who had a real crack. Ocean Grove 10.9-69 defeated Portarlington 7.6-48 Ocean Grove had first use of a strong breeze and while it took them a while to get going, they eventually managed a five goal first quarter – a healthy return for a lacklustre opening. Portarlington came to play and probably had the better quarter in general play but The Grubbers got a run-on late and held a healthy 27 point break at the first change. Byron Taylor was the main catalyst in getting The Grubbers forward and Flynn Kelly snagged three goals for the quarter. Ocean Grove was immediately under the pump against the breeze in the second quarter.
Portarlington played the conditions well - they put their heads over the ball in the packs and maintained a high pressure defensive game when Ocean Grove got the ball. Ocean Gove had no answers and the 27 point advantage was soon wiped. Portarlington got their tales up and went in 6 points up at half time. Harry Walker was playing a lone hand in his quest to keep his team in the game and his team mates needed to adopt his never-say-die attitude or a preliminary final would be on the agenda. The third quarter saw Ocean Grove up their work rate and get on terms with Port in general play. Nick Giblin and Joe Smith were typically resolute in the backline and helped keep Port off the scoreboard. However Port’s determined style made goals hard to come by and The Grubbers three goal return for the quarter only gave them a 17 point lead at the final break. Would it be enough? In the first three quarters there had been fourteen goals
Ocean Grove u16s push forward in their win over Portarlington at Leopold. kicked with the wind compared to one against it. The three quarter time message was that the game had to be won – not saved. Keep attacking and running into the breeze and the rewards would come. I’ve never seen the wind kick a goal but it was a definite advantage to be kicking with it on Saturday. It was time for the young Grubbers to stand up and be counted and show why they are flag favourites. Things looked grim two minutes into the last quarter when Port got the first goal to sneak within 8 points. But that was the moment a change came over the game. The boys were challenged and suddenly found something within despite not playing their best footy. Suddenly Harry Walker had some mates to help him with the grunt work. Luke Bastiaan, Ben Potter and Samson Quigley worked their butts off while Mitch “get a haircut”
Lindkvist and his mates down back refused to let their opponents get any easy ball. The on-ballers started to get first use of the ball and for the first time since the first quarter, there was some spread, run and carry across the ground. The harder they worked, the luckier they
got. Ocean Grove got the final two goals of the game and eventually walked off with a hardearned 21 point win. Next stop…grand final! Goals: F. Kelly 6, A. Wilkens 2, H. Hoober 1, S. Quigley 1 Best: H. Walker, F. Kelly, N. Giblin, S. Quigley, J. Smith, B. Taylor
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Club looks strong for finals Ocean Grove v Queenscliff August 10 D Grade - Ocean Grove 27 vs Queenscliff 17 Best Players: T Hinchliffe, N Maslen, D Vicary A strong win against Queenscliff this week has cemented their spot in the top 4 which is a credit to all the players drive and determination. Defensive play from Tanya and Dani made it very hard for Queenscliff to score and Nikita kept the centre court running smoothly. The focus for the coming weeks is to consolidate and keep the pressure on for 4 quarters, good luck girls. C Grade - Ocean Grove 31 vs Queenscliff 13 Best Players: B Long, T Splatt, T Sinnott Strong 2nd and 3rd scoring quarters came this week against Queenscliff with the side going from strength to strength. Britt and Tahlia had the centre court covered with Tam in the last line of defence shutting down the scoring opportunities. With tough games to come over the next few weeks the girls can step it up and take on the extra demands needed, well done. B Grade - Ocean Grove 41 vs Queenscliff 32 Best Players: G Scott, L Ollis, Z Woolnough A tight, competitive
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match this week in swirly conditions. Gen powered through the centre court with Lauren and Zoe being destructive in defence. Maddy, although young in years, was outstanding in goals taking on her opponent at every opportunity. If the girls can play 4 consistent quarters today it will hopefully guarantee a top 2 spot going into the finals, good luck today. A Grade - Ocean Grove 58 vs Queenscliff 35 Best Players: K Ollis, S Breed, M Sanders A Grade threw everything at Queenscliff this week in a very high scoring match. Kelsey and Michelle had the defence end sorted with Sarah displaying her usual dazzling talent through the centre and then in goals.
Birch This game was the best of the best, a display of hard efforts paying off. Grove fought right to the end with defence end of Sarah, Tahlia and Paula showing how it should be done. Good luck next week girls with the double chance. B Grade - Ocean Grove 31 vs Torquay 55 Best Players: M Goodger, B Sykes, Z Woolnough A tough game against top of the tree Torquay who bought a competitive spirit with them that was hard to beat. Maddy was again outstanding in goals, backed up by Bec and Zoe in last line of defence. Good luck to the girls who will play the elimination final next Sunday. A Grade - Ocean Grove 31 vs Torquay 70 Best Players:
The girls need to finish the season off strongly and today’s match against Torquay will be a physical contest and hopefully they can put in 4 determined quarters. Ocean Grove v Torquay August 17 D Grade - Ocean Grove 37 vs Torquay 19 Best Players: K Collett, N Maslen, E Mooney Grove started slowly but then quickened the pace up. Kylie, Nikita and Emma pressured the centre corridor with Erin, Jaime and Annie proving a formidable combination scoring consistently for the team. Good luck in the elimination final next week girls. C Grade - Ocean Grove 22 vs Torquay 30 Best Players: S Degenaro, T Sinnott, P
K Ollis, S Breed, L Bell This wasn’t a good way to end the season with Torquay dictating the play and making Grove work hard all day. Swirly conditions had the players overestimating their passes with defenders Kelsey and Allison watching the ball go over their heads for goals, time after time. Sarah had to handle tight checking and Laura controlled the attack end. Congrats to all the teams that have made finals, Ocean Grove is very lucky to have 3 Friday night teams still in the mix and 6 Junior and 3 Senior Saturday teams playing next weekend at Portarlington, we would love to see all the Red and White supporters come down to barrack for the girls. GO GROVE!
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All abilities make round two Kardinia Park August 9 U11’s – The girls are gearing up for their round robin tournament, we hope they have a lot of fun! U13-3’s - Ocean Grove 8 vs Torquay 20 Best Players: Team effort U13-4’s – Ocean Grove 11 vs St Marys 11 Best Players: M Smith, K Hart, O Hart U13-5’s – Ocean Grove 11 vs Barwon Heads 21 Best Players: M Stapleton, M Mills, E Quinn U15-3’s - Ocean Grove 18 vs GWSP 11 Best Players: T Stapleton, G Sager, E Bambrook, I Bosch U15-4’s - Ocean Grove 16 vs St Josephs 9 Best Players: H Simpson, S Duckett, N Ansell U17-3’s - Ocean Grove 21 vs Sth Barwon 24 Best Players: O Duhamel, M Moroney All Abilities – Ocean Grove 5 vs Sth Barwon 14 Go Grove in the finals! All Abilities State Representatives Congratulations and good luck to Emma and Jess from our All Abilities team who have been selected in the Victorian State All Abilities team to play in Sydney this weekend, Emma also has the special honour of being captain of the side, Go Vics! Ocean Grove v Queenscliff August 9 Today we welcomed Queenscliff to our new courts on our Envie Fitness sponsored day, Michelle set the tone for the day with some giveaways, player interviews and had the music pumping!
Under 11’s – Team play was the focus of the day and the girls had a lot of fun! U13-1’s - Ocean Grove 24 vs Queenscliff 14 Best Players: L Praud, C Britt, E Mullaly U13-2’s - Ocean Grove 17 vs Queenscliff 9 Best Players: S Thebes, A McElligott, Z Boland U15-1’s - Ocean Grove 26 vs Queenscliff 13 Best Players: Team effort U15-2’s - Ocean Grove 32 vs Queenscliff 12 Best Players: A Gannon, B King, E Walker U17-1’s - Ocean Grove 45 vs Queenscliff 11 Best Players: B Taylor, M Goodger, Z Woods U17-2’s - Ocean Grove 40 vs Queenscliff 11 Best Players: P Woolhouse, R Watson, B Wemys U19’s - Ocean Grove 21 vs Queenscliff 26 Best Players: A O’Keefe, B England, L Barber The girls played one of their finest against 2nd on the ladder Queenscliff this week, the players contested every ball, unfortunately couldn’t shorten the margin in the end but a fantastic effort, well done. Kardinia Park Finals August 16 U13-4’s – Well it was tight all game and luckily the girls won by a goal after some heart stopping moments when Bell Park had scoring opportunities just before the siren. Well done to the girls and coach Jordy. U15-4’s – The girls had their opportunities in this game but Portarlington proved too strong in the end, congrats to all the
Ocean Grove u17 (div 19) versus Queenscliff. girls and coach Sue for a wonderful season. U17-3’s – The girls played a consistent strong game and now advance to the next round of finals under coach Tina, good luck next week. All Abilities – This team have saved their best netball till last and now move into the 2nd round of finals under the watchful eyes of Vicky and Jenny, keep going Grove! Ocean Grove v Torquay August 17 Under 11’s – The girls played some great netball and will follow up with a Round Robin tomorrow at Kardinia Park, hope you have a lot of fun! U13-1’s - Ocean Grove 32 vs Torquay 15 Best Players: B Vigilante, A Duhamel, E Mullaly U13-2’s - Ocean Grove 19 vs Torquay 14 Best Players: G Bell, M Carr, M Calgiuri This game was 1st against 2nd and didn’t disappoint, congrats to the girls for keeping their cool and
Ocean Grove u19. playing level-headed netball. U15-1’s - Ocean Grove 38 vs Torquay 6 Best Players: C Abel, A Badrock, S Gravener U15-2’s - Ocean Grove 20 vs Torquay 26 Best Players: B Walder, M Giblin, A Gannon This game was 1st against 2nd also and the girls were pressured all over the court, Torquay had an outstanding last quarter which was the difference in the end. U17-1’s - Ocean Grove 45
vs Torquay 21 Best Players: Z Woods, A Nolan, D Neal U17-2’s - Ocean Grove 39 vs Torquay 5 Best Players: M Doyle, J Sutton, A Digby U19’s - Ocean Grove 31 vs Torquay 18 Best Players: E Bolton, B England, E Mercer, L Barber This team played another fine match today and showed Torquay how far they have come, congrats to all the girls on an outstanding season with finishing just outside the final four.
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Williams best and fairest GRUBBER smooth mover Kelly Williams claimed Ocean Grove’s best and fairest vote count on Sunday. Williams who played all 18 games and kicked 20 goals this season returned to Ocean Grove in 2013 after spending three years with GFL club Leopold. The durable Williams, who won with a total of 92 votes,
kicked three goals on two occasions against Modewarre in round two and against Portarlington in round seven. He also represented the BFL in their 2013 interleague game against the Murray Football League at Tocumwal on May 25. MEANWHILE Ocean Grove vice-captain Mark Laidler finished in second
place with 66 votes, while playing assistant coach Rowan O’Callaghan collected 60 votes to finish in third place. IN the Grubbers reserves, Will Neville claimed the club honour, while Ruben Vesikuru and Matthew Cuthbert rounded off the second and third place getters.
BEST: Kelly Williams.
Grove make finals on merit
Continued from page 48. Torquay peppered the goals in the first term with the aid of a breeze and repelled the ball from the back half with control with Tiger Jarryd Garner leading the way. “It’s a good win, I thought we had been ‘ramping’ up to that for a while now,” Jack told the Voice. “I was quietly confident coming here after that first quarter where there was a bit of a breeze going down there (at the beach end) and Torquay were four goals to one goal up. “I was not too concerned, I thought if we could grind our way back into the game. “We competed really well against the breeze in the third quarter and they hit the front by 10 points in the last quarter and we fought back.” The second quarter saw the visitors crawl their way back into the game kicking three goals compared to home side’s two majors as
Torquay held a 13-point lead at half time. Jack confident his side could work their way back into the game despite trailing at the main break providing the Grubbers could win centre clearances. “If you can halve the contests in the middle and it goes a long way towards us winning, if our big blokes (compete well) then we have the smalls up forward to really press sides,” Jack said. The third term saw the Grubbers gain ascendancy after Torquay’s undisciplined play resulted in at least two 50 metre penalty goals for Ocean Grove. Momentum had swung the way of the Grubbers as they held an eight-point lead at the final break. “The third quarter was just undisciplined,” Torquay coach Craig McCaughan said. “It was un-Torquay like if you want to call it
that, the pressure got to us and we could not handle the pressure and there is no excuse for the way we reacted.” McCaughan praised Ocean Grove’s midfield group saying post-match their on-ballers in particular Grubber players Liam Rock and Bryn Weadon were always up for the challenge. The final quarter saw the lead change on several occasions, poor kicking at goal from Torquay helped Ocean Grove’s cause with lightning forward Dave Gray helping seal the win for the Grubbers with two late majors. “I think our back six defenders were the real rocks (for us), I just got lucky I was on the end of a couple late goals,” Gray said. Key forward Harrison Foott, who booted three goals and Travis Gavin who kicked two majors were
both valuable inclusions after both players missed the round 17 clash against Queenscliff. MEANWHILE the Grubbers have plenty of upside to work with this Sunday in their re-match against Torquay. The mercurial Kelly Williams had a restricted impact during Saturday’s night game with hamstring tightness, while ruckman Brayden Sneddon sustained a hip injury. Star Grubber on-baller Ben Ricardo did not play
with a back injury. On flipside, the Tigers were without star ball magnet Troy Bird, who pulled out before the match with a knee injury and was a major catalyst in Torquay’s 24-point win over Ocean Grove in round nine. Saturday’s senior elimination final between Ocean Grove and Torquay starts at 2.10pm on Sunday at Portarlington. MEANWHILE Geelong Amateur meet Drysdale in the first qualifying final. By Mark Heenan.
FINAL SCORES OCEAN GROVE 13.9.87 DEFEATED TORQUAY 9.20.74 GOAL KICKERS: H. Foott 3, T. Gavin 2, D. Gray 2, S. Jack , S. Fankhauser , J. McTaggart , D. Freeman , J. Milnes , T. Doherty BEST PLAYERS: S. Rankin, L. Rock, K. Long, S. Fairway, B. Weadon, M. Laidler
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Fast Coutas prove too strong MARK HEENAN QUEENSCLIFF flexed their premiership credentials defeating the Grubbers by 82 points at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve on Saturday, August 10. In Grove’s final home game of the season, the fast finishing Coutas kicked seven unanswered goals in the fourth quarter and kept the Grubbers goalless in a dominant display by the BFL flag favourites. Final scores were Queenscliff 21.14.140 to Ocean Grove 8.10.58. The home side remained competitive for three quarters despite Queenscliff ’s six-goal advantage at the last break in the heavy conditions at Ocean Grove. Ocean Grove coach Shane Jack, did not hide his disappointment after the game, admitting the Grubbers needed
to be better at playing consistent football for four quarters. “Obviously against a good side like them you need to compete for four quarters, we competed hard for three quarters, but in the end they are a good side and they run over the top of us,” Jack said. Jack denied it was ‘mental capitulation’ in the final quarter where the home side scored only two behinds. “I don’t think it is that much mental, I think we have overcome those mental demons, it was a hard toil and hard conditions all day for three quarters and we stood up,” Jack said. “They (Queenscliff) are pretty hard to stop when they get a run on.” Earlier in the match, the Grubbers had two more scoring shots than the Coutas in the first quarter, but the visitors
still held an eight-point lead at the first break and never looked back. “Against a side (like Queenscliff) we need to put scoreboard pressure on and that helps you win games,” Jack said. The Grubbers were without ball magnet Ben Ricardo (back spasm), gun forward Travis Gavin (quad) and key tall Harrison Foott who was unavailable. Ocean Grove youngster Brayden Warren was the most dangerous forward, kicking four goals and even proved a handful on his much older Queenscliff opponents. The Queenscliff forward pairing of Daniel DeGois and Edward Grout were impressive with six goals and four goals respectively. The Coutas also had some good performances from Nic Orivis, Luke Orvis and Roscoe Holmes.
Jack to coach in 2014 with four assistants OCEAN Grove senior playing coach Shane Jack will have up to four assistant coaches including a development coach as the Grubbers head into the 2014 season. Jack, who turns 34 in October, is keen to continue playing next season but admitted further support would be required as he combines playing and
coaching. “I am going to continue to try and play,” Jack told the Voice. “My aim is to play but it might just be limited game time and pick some games to play. “I am going to have up to four assistants next year, that obviously means there will be more blokes who can help out and give more one on one time to
those who need it.” The two playing assistant coaches include current Grubber Vicecaptain Mark Laidler and current playing assistant coach Rowan O’Callaghan. Cam Healy is expected take on a role as a nonplaying assistant coach in 2014, while the Grubbers are seeking a development coach.
FINAL SCORES QUEENSCLIFF 21.14.140 DEFEATED OCEAN GROVE 8.10.58 GOAL KICKERS: B. Warren 4, S. Fankhauser 2, R. O’Callaghan, S. Fairway BEST PLAYERS: M. Laidler, T. Doherty, J. Turnbull, B. Warren, R. O’Callaghan
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TIGERS TAKE 2 Club to host open day OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) will be on show to the general public with the club hosting a free Open Day this Sunday, August 25. The Open Day which starts at 12.30pm, will feature lifesaving demonstrations including mock rescues, games and tours of the clubhouse. Locals will get to learn what lifesaving involves and speak to lifesavers about water safety,
patrolling and leadership. Ocean Grove SLSC president, Chris Paterson, has encouraged new residents who have moved to the region and existing locals to attend. “We are trying to target new members and just give them some background on what the club does and how it works and show them the facilities,” Paterson said. “It is also for the local community.”
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RED hot Ocean Grove faces an elimination final re-match against Torquay this Sunday after the Grubbers scored a gripping win over the Tigers on Saturday night. Ocean Grove won 13.9.87 by 13 points to defeat an inaccurate Torquay 9.20.74 in the Grubbers’ first senior BFL match under lights at Spring Creek Reserve in Torquay.
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first bounce after Drysdale defeated sixth-placed Barwon Heads earlier in the day by five points, and snuffed out the Seagulls’ late bid to make the top five. The in-form Grubbers finished the 2013 home and away season strongly with a 10-8 record after winning five of their last six matches. Ocean Grove coach Shane Jack, said it was a pleasing win after the home side jumped out of the blocks and seized control with a 23-point lead at quarter-time. Continued page 46.