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Locals rally to fight kennel plans A GEELONG City council meeting was overflowing with Walllington residents who travelled up to make their views known on a proposed dog and cat boarding kennels in the area.
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OCEAN Grove Primary School held its Adidas Fun Run at Blue Waters Lake on Friday. The whole school participated, with prep to grade two classes completing one lap equating to approximately 1.5km and grades three to six running two laps.
However, no decision was made at the hearing on Thursday night. The City has received 57 objections to the plan that would see a maximum of 110 dogs and 39 cats housed at a property in Sproules Road. About 70 people attended last Thursday’s meeting which the council deferred pending further reports. Most of the objections relate to noise and a loss of amenity. No date has yet been set for a new hearing. The issue may go all the way to VCAT.
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Lucky escape after car clips trailor A WOMAN in her 80s miraculously escaped serious injury when her car flipped onto its roof on the Presidents Avenue hill near Dare Street on Friday. The accident happened when her Hyundai Getz clipped stationary trailer and rolled over and slid a short distance down the hill. Police and ambulance attended and the woman was taken to
hospital with cuts and bruises. Ocean Grove Fire Brigade also attended to perform a washaway where fuel had leaked on the road. The incident happened at about 4pm and the woman released herself from the vehicle before emergency services arrived. She was the sole occupant of the car. A Rural Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said the woman was in a ‘stable condition’.
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Businesses urged to check credentials STEPHANIE NAYLOR LOCAL businesses are being urged to be careful when dealing with telephone sales people. This follows a tip off from an Ocean Grove Voice client who said they had been contacted by someone claiming to be from this newspaper and attempting to sell shopper dockets. The Voice does not sell shopper dockets. Consumer Affairs Victoria say scammers
will often use the name of legitimate and reputable businesses or organisations to con consumers. A spokesperson from CAV confirmed, under the Australian Consumer Law, that it is an offence to make false or misleading representations when offering to supply goods or services. The maximum penalty for making a false or misleading representation is $220,000 for an individual and $1.1 million
for a body corporate. CAV has recommended for anyone who receives an unexpected call requesting money to be extremely wary. If someone phones claiming to be from a reputable company, contact that company from an independent source to check. If you receive an unexpected phone call which you believe could be a scam, call Consumer Affairs Victoria to report it on 1300 55 81 81.
Be wary of misleading callers.
Local author hits bookshelves
Heather Gallagher and ferret.
OCEAN Grove mum Heather Gallagher has realised a dream of having her first children’s book published. Heather Gallagher, a journalist turned author, has spent more than ten years collecting publisher’s rejections from her letter box. But finally Ferret on the Loose has hit the bookshelves. “The book is about ferret racing – something I have no first-hand experience in – but after interviewing a few kids about their ferrets, I was inspired,” Heather said. Heather’s curiosity
Unfair call on parking fine As it was the day the fine was issued.
Two weeks later.
OCEAN Grove resident Veronica Fleming says she was flabbergasted on returning to her car and finding a $141 parking fine. A Mercy Health carer, Mrs Fleming parked in what she believed was a normal public parking space. It was in fact a disabled parking space. “On looking about, I saw a sign regarding disabled parking which appeared to be very recently installed, but without the ground marked - I had not seen it.” Mrs Fleming contested the fine through the City of Greater Geelong, but it
was rejected. The council stated that the signs in the area are clear and conform to specific requirements. The Council stated in the reply that there are no requirements for bays to be painted with particular symbols. Mrs Fleming paid the fine but contacted the Voice after noticing that a disabled symbol had been painted on the bitumen two weeks after she got her fine. “I don’t think it’s fair that the park was only partially finished, it should be done altogether. They definitely would have cashed in during the time they were waiting to paint
surrounding ferrets started 15 years ago when she interviewed a young girl whose pet ferret had won a race. Not long after, whilst writing a column for the Sunday Age kid’s page, Heather found herself stumbling across the entertaining creatures again whilst interviewing the Victorian Ferret Society. Inspiration to write the story also came from having her own children, leading to enrolling in Children’s Writing at Victoria University as a mature aged student. “I really didn’t think it would succeed after
being rejected so many times! I put the story in the bottom drawer for a while, but it was always a goal to have it published.” Heather received the news via email at 9pm at night after returning from a holiday in Queensland. The big break came after having submitted the manuscript to New Frontier Publishing. Heather has lived in Ocean Grove for the past three years with her husband Richard and daughters Rose and Zoe. The book will be officially launched at bookgrove on Wednesday July 10 at 3pm.
Veronica Fleming with the parking fine and letter. the park space.” Veronica believes that by painting the parking space soon after she had disputed her fine, the Council was perhaps acknowledging their
mistake of it not being marked in the first place. The Voice contacted the City of Greater Geelong but had not received a response at the time of going to press.
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BARWON RIVER AT OCEAN GROVE: picture by John Hubble.
Skater injured at bowl PARAMEDICS and fire brigade worked together to treat and help a youngster who was hurt at Ocean Grove skate bowl. The youngster who was wearing a helmet suffered facial injuries in the incident that happened on Sunday June 16. He was taken by ambulance to Geelong Hospital for treatment.
ELSEWHERE Ocean Grove CFA were busy with five other call outs over the last fortnight. This included a call to assist a boy who had got stuck in a bike frame at a property in Presidents Avenue, a car fire in Knox Drive, Barwon Heads, two minor calls to Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, as well as the wash away reported on page 1.
Emergency crews work together to help the injured skater.
Donate a blanket DID you know there are approximately 500 homeless people in Geelong? Rugged up and Blanket Geelong have joined forces to collect blankets for the homeless, sleeping in and around Geelong. Last year, a similar project ‘Blanketed the Arena’ received around 800 blankets; this number is hoping to be exceeded this year. With winter well upon us, support homeless adults and children in need by donating your blankets at the Ocean Grove Voice’s Head office 1/72 The Terrace, where there is a donation bin. Blankets need to be clean and in good condition. The Blanket appeal will continue through to August, finishing with an event at the Geelong Supercats games on August 10.
Appeal for lost ring
ALL IS FAIR: The Aussie and Rest of the World teams line up after their contest at Ocean Grove.
Rest of World’s first win
MARK HEENAN THE Rest of the World (ROW) team won the prestigious international golf event for the first time against the Aussies on Friday June 14 at Ocean Grove Golf Club.
In its third year, the Aussies won the event in 2011 and 2012. ROW, who had 15 representatives, compared to the Aussies’ 26 players won with a total of 31 percent to the home side’s 29 percent. Tony Cookson was the ROW’s
best performed player with his 39 points. The competition was sponsored by Geoff Brentnall. MEANWHILE in other golf news, the Men’s Club Championships will conclude this Saturday on June 29.
A WOMAN has sent out an urgent appeal after losing a sentimintally important ring in the area. The eternity ring was lost on Tuesday June 4. The woman says she travelled into Barwon Heads from Ocean Grove, then on to Grovedale and then back to Ocean Grove on the day. The ring is described as yellow and white gold, with diamonds. The woman said the ring had very special meaning as her husband presented it to her after their first son was born and that they had recently lost him. If you have any information on the ring please call the Voice on 5255 3233.
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Market brings locals together
THE brain child behind the Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market hopes it will always be a market for the people. Organiser Sally Waites, said her long term plan was for it to always be a community-based market. “My main aim is to bring together local farmers, growers and producers to provide fresh food and produce, direct to the public, in one convenient location,’’ Sally said. “This activity benefits all members of the local community involved, due to the associated health and environmental benefits of consuming locally grown produce and increasing the awareness of ‘real food’, reducing the food kilometres and profits being kept directly within the community.” Sally said her dream of starting the Bellarine
Community Farmers’ Market was formed when she and her husband moved to Ocean Grove in 2006. “After many years of work, travel, living abroad and interstate, we decided that we wanted a piece of country and beach paradise to raise a family, so we chose the Bellarine Peninsula, and it’s a decision we have celebrated every day since,’’ Sally said. “As a stay-at-home mum of two, the idea of having a job or career that worked in and around the kids and was something that I loved to do was very appealing. ‘’In line with this, I identified my everyday passions in life, which became the essence or heart of the markets’ creation – those being, food/health, family, community and the environment.’’ Sally has focused on
developing relationships among the locals, community groups and businesses, as well as with the all-important market stallholders. Several key projects have come to fruition since the first start date in January 2012, which include: the Shared Community stall, Community Sausage Sizzle Stall, Community ‘Shout-Out’ Stall, Local buskers and supporting local charities and groups. The main charity the BCFsM supports is a volunteer, not-for-profit group called ASK! Three hard working mothers created this charity specifically to support the journey of Bellarine women (and their families) with breast cancer, via various fundraising efforts. The BCFsM and generous stallholders have donated goods for hampers
The egg man is a regular at the Farmer’s Market. to raffle off and vouchers to spend at the market. ASK! have also participated at several BCFsM’s via their Sausage Sizzle and Shout-Out stalls. Sally encourages any local, not-for-profit Bellarine groups, gardening clubs, schools and/or interested
parties to please contact her for further details regarding involvement in any of these projects, or if they have any new ideas or suggestions based on these same values. For all enquiries contact Sally on 0418 141208, email sallywaites@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/ BCFsMarket
Suspended coffee now in Terrace too THE Olive Pit has jumped on board to support the Suspended Coffee Movement. Generous Ocean Grovers will now have another venue, specifically in The Terrace, to make coffee donations at. “All people have to do is purchase an extra coffee
and we will suspend it” Owner Michael explained. “The suspended coffees are available for anyone who needs or wants one, We are also more than happy to provide meals also, for example three suspended coffees may equate to one meal. No questions will be asked.”
If the Olive Pit finds there is a build up of coffee donations, the money will be donated to charity. Currently the Suspended Coffee Movement Geelong donates to the Christ Church Community Meals Program. Michael and his team are
looking to explore further opportunities in the future with the Suspended Coffee Movement to distribute donations to Ocean Grove charities or organisations. Michael added “It is important that the Ocean Grove Community can benefit directly from local support.”
Last month Michel’s Pattiserie at Marketplace became the first in Ocean Grove to take the intiative. The shop has been overwhelmed by locals keen to contribute. More information is available at www. facebook.com/ Suspended CoffeeSocietyGeelong.
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Keith and Gwen Carbines celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary
Blind date begins life of love SIXTIETH wedding anniversary celebrations were a good time to reflect on the chance meeting that brought Keith and Gwen Carbines together. Celebrating the big anniversary with family earlier this month, Gwen told the Voice they had met on a blind date at the Winchelsea Pub – one that she was initially reluctant about. But it was love at first sight and a year afterwards on June 20, 1953, Keith and Gwen were married at St George’s Presbyterian Church in Geelong. “It was (love at first sight),” said Gwen. “I was still in the Geelong Ladies Pipe Band, as a piper. I just never thought that I would give up the band for any man. But I’d
fallen in love and I knew it. I couldn’t stay in the band.” Gwen said the key to their long and happy marriage was being honest with each other. They didn’t have money at first, in fact Keith was unemployed when they met, much to the horror of Gwen’s parents. However, Keith eventually got a job and worked hard as an electrician before they moved to Colac and ran a successful funeral business, JK Carbines. They sold the business and came to Ocean Grove in 1984, having discovered the area during holidays. The couple has four children, Greg, Michael, Glenn and Heather. Looking out on a sunny winter’s day, Gwen recalls her wedding day weather
was far less attractive. “It was cold, people had their umbrellas up. It was a terrible day.” They held their reception at the Geelong West Town Hall. “We had wobbly jellies and sandwiches. The thing that I always remember about that reception, they had the old wireless there, it was sitting over on the side on the bench playing the footy. ‘‘I don’t know who was playing then because I wasn’t into the footy then, but all the fellas were listening.’’ Gwen said she and Keith had shared a very, very happy marriage. ‘‘We’re not what you would say over-religious people but both love our faith and that’s kept us going a lot,” she said.
REFLECT: Keith and Gwen Carbines say the key to their long and happy marriage is being honest with each other. BELOW: The couple celebrate with their family (left) and Keith and Gwen on their wedding day.
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The Voice visits Marrakech and Hawaii
Ocean Grover Greg Lane on the island of Kauai in Hawaii with children Jacob and Georgia. In the background is Hanalei Bay, home of late Andy Irons and Bethany Hamilton. Bill Tompkins reads his Voice in Marrakech.
Member for Bellarine - Lisa Neville MP OCEAN GROVE URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK IT was great to attend the funding announcement for the Ocean Grove Town Centre project recently. I am very pleased that the Ocean Grove community now has the opportunity to envision the town centre in the future and to work with the City of Greater Geelong to develop the long term plan. This is an exciting opportunity for residents to have their say about elements of the town centre including design, infrastructure and
safety considerations and I encourage the community to get involved in the process when the community consultations are held. OCEAN GROVE/ BARWON HEADS RSL I also attended another funding announcement in Ocean Grove recently and I am very pleased that the Ocean Grove/ Barwon Heads RSL has received funding to move the cenotaph from its current location to the Ocean Grove Park. The new location will provide a better and safer space for the cenotaph
and for those who visit the site. It will also be a larger space for the growing crowds who attend to pay their respects on ANZAC Day each year. The Ocean Grove Park is a wonderful natural centrepiece for the town and I think it is a very fitting setting for this memorial to those who have served our country. PREMIER’S VCE AWARD Well done to Chris Williamson and Josh Ross from Bellarine Secondary College for both receiving a Premier’s VCE Award recently for achieving top
scores in VCE subjects. Chris received the award for Systems Engineering and Josh for Information Technology (VET VCE). This is a significant achievement for both students and I congratulate them both and wish them well for the rest of their VCE studies. THE BEST PIE! Congratulations to the Rolling Pin Pies and Cakes in Ocean Grove and Queenscliff for taking out the title of best pie in Australia. This was quite a feat considering they were
competing against more than 100 pies! It was exciting to see them featured on morning television following their win and I know all of us who have tasted their pies and cakes would agree they are a favourite of locals and visitors to the Bellarine. Well done to all involved on taking out this coveted title! As always, please don’t hesitate to contact my office if there are any issues I may be able to assist you with. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine 5248 3462
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Big night raises awareness and cash A FUNDRAISING night aimed at raising awareness about Parkinson’s managed to raise nearly $1500. All the proceeds have gone to Parkinson’s Victoria. The campaign originally stemmed from Ocean Grover Alan Barber’s plan to run the New York Marathon in November and use the opportunity to raise awareness along the way. Since then, generous locals have jumped on board to offer donations, support and sponsorship – with all funds going to help support Parkinson’s Victoria’s vital but underresourced work. Earlier this month the Piping Hot Chicken Shop kindly opened its doors for an evening of awareness and fundraising. A proportion of the bar takings was even donated. Nic and Col provided the music, while talks were interspersed with short movie clips. “We had an amazing turnout on a pretty ordinary winter’s night,” said Alan. “Thank you to our local businesses who replied so enthusiastically I have been blown away “Thank you to those who came along, those who bid for auction items, bought raffle tickets or just came along and supported the night. “We’ve got a lot more to do but we’re well on the way.” More events are planned, including a Portrait Photo Prize (see separate story) and an event being planned for August. To follow the campaign log on and like the facebook page NewYork MarathonForParkinsons.
Photo prize for Ocean Grove
HAVE you taken a gorgeous shot of a friend or family member? How do you think others would view it? If it’s that good it could be in line for an accolade. The Ocean Grove Portrait Photo Prize was launched on Monday with the aim of raising funds and awareness for Parkinson’s. The prize is open to all and will run until July 29.
Among the judges will be Jim Thyer of Lighthouse Camera Group, local photographers Brendan Waite and Anna Lord and a fourth judge to be announced. There are prizes from Olympus, Ocean Grove Camera & Photo and Manfrotto - as well as the prestige of being placed. Entries must be submitted according to the rules stated on the newyork
marathonforparkinsons. tumblr.com site. Each entrant can submit four digital photographs. Each entry is $10 with all proceeds to Parkinson’s Victoria. Questions can be sent to portraitprize@ oceangrovephotography. com.au or Ocean Grove Camera & Photo. The winning entries will be announced at an event on Sunday August 25.
Register will support the community A COMMUNITY support register hopes to enhance the feeling of security, confidence and sense of well-being to all residents who live on the Bellarine Peninsula. The Bellarine Police Community Support Register is a crime prevention and community care service, especially for those living alone or who have a disability. It also aims to minimise the concerns of family members for the welfare of their relatives, to minimise fear of crime, to create a closer relationship with the police, to increase awareness of personal safety and security, particularly in regard to domestic abuse within the community, to enhance proactive policing initiatives, such as Neighbourhood Watch, and to strengthen and encourage community networks. Contact and medical information is retained on a secure and confidential data base at the Bellarine Police Station and can be accessed only by authorised personnel if the registrant is involved in an emergency situation. A newsletter, sent to registrants on a regular basis, contains useful information about local services and programs. Regular phone calls can be arranged to people who are feeling isolated and would benefit from social contact or to those who simply like to keep in touch. It costs nothing except a few moments to complete an application form. To find out more pick up a brochure at any chemist on the Bellarine, phone 5255 3968 (between 9.30am and 12pm on weekdays) or email bpsupportregister@ bigpond.com
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Dream ride around the USA STEPHANIE NAYLOR
OCEAN Grove’s Peter “Bushy” Bray recently undertook a unique expedition of a lifetime, which happened to be his first holiday in over eight years. After purchasing a Softail Heritage Classic Harley Davidson from the Dream Machines of Texas online, Peter flew to Dallas and picked up his new toy. This marked the start of his whirlwind five and a half week trip around the US on his new bike. Peter finally bit the bullet of joining his brother, David, who had done numerous trips similar to this, and his wife Sue. Peter has wanted to do the trip for years. After collecting their Harley’s, with David and Sue opting for a Road King, the trio attended the Austin MotoGP, “The event is the equivalent to our Formula One of motorbikes, just fantastic” Peter explained. From Dallas, the trio went on to New Orleans, up through Alabama and eventually across to
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Find a book or bargain at church fundraisers BOOK lovers will be able to find a bargain at the Oxfam Australia Book Sale. The sale, which will include all new books, will help those in need. It’s at the Uniting Church Hall on Saturday, June 29, from 9am to 1pm. MEANWHILE, a garage sale will raise money to help maintain Ocean Grove church buildings. The Uniting Church will
Peter Bray at Stone Mountain in Georgia. the Blue Ridge Pathway which took them from South Carolina to Washington State. After visiting the White House and the Lincoln Memorial,
Dave, Sue and Peter Bray at Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina.
amongst other tourist activities, their journey took them to New York City, where Peter spent his 61st birthday. From the Empire State they went as far as Canada, where they visited the iconic Niagara Falls. Peter chuckled about the few tense moments whilst riding. “The GPS changed its mind a few times mid exit on freeways, so there were definitely a few near misses on the bikes! Lucky American drivers aren’t as bad as the ones in Geelong or Melbourne.” On the journey back to Dallas, they rode through Memphis and Nashville, where a major highlight of the trip occurred.
Peter, David and Sue were lucky enough to catch a Rodriguez concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. Overall, Peter explains “The American people are just fantastic. They are extremely friendly, open and so accommodating - just terrific” Peter’s wife, Sharon, opted not to join him on the trip, with Peter explained: “Sitting on the back of a Harley wasn’t her idea of a holiday.” Instead, Peter is taking his wife on a gorgeous boat cruise around Europe in September. “I’ll be working my backside off after these holidays!” Peter has lived in Ocean Grove for over 40 years.
have its hall full of all those treasures you may want and will have an area full of furniture, prams, bikes, etc. Come along and see what bargains you can find. The garage sale is on Saturday, July 6, from 8am to 12. The Ocean Grove Uniting Church is at the corner of Eggleston Street and The Parade.
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Group helps Jacob become a leader STEPHANIE NAYLOR FREE hugs, public transport forums, youth art exhibitions and MC gigs for guests including the Mayor aren’t your regular teenage pastimes. However, local Ocean Grover Jacob Shears is attempting to make a difference as President of the Bellarine Youth Action Group (BYAC). The BYAC is made up of young people between 12-25 years who organise events and strive to better our community and relieve the negative stigma that surrounds youth. Jacob, a year 11 student at Saint Ignatius College, believes being a part of the group has helped him, and other members, develop a range of diverse skills which include leadership, public speaking, and organisational and event management.
Recently, the ‘Get Real’ event was held in aid of an anti-graffiti DVD. An initiative of City of Greater Geelong, the video will be used as an educational tool across schools in the region. Jacob was asked to host, having been noted for his MC prowess at past BYAC functions. Local parliamentarians, council officials and students were in attendance. Youth Development Officer for the Bellarine, Aleisha Harling, said Jacob excelled as MC at the event, as he was confident, wellspoken, articulate and at ease. “He had the audience engaged and relaxed as he facilitated the evening’s procedures,’’ Aleisha said. “He was even able to incorporate his fine sense of humor into the job.” Aleisha added how the
LEADER: Jacob Shears with Keith Fagg, Mayor of the City of Greater Geelong (right) and Edward O’Donohue, MLC Member for Eastern Victoria and Minister for Crime Prevention. BYAC develops integral connections between the youth and community. “It creates opportunities for the group to develop skills in different areas and in leadership,” she said. The BYAC has held
Locals snap up camera classes THE new DSLR classes at Ocean Grove Camera & Photo are being snapped up as soon as announced. Local photographer Brendan Waites is offering evening and weekend classes at the new Ocean Plaza store. For more details go to www. cameraandphoto.com.au.
other events recently, include a series of “Free Hug” events in order to promote happiness and connectedness in the community, and a Youth Art Exhibition that allowed youth on the Bellarine to
display and sell their art works. “BYAC not only allows me to develop wonderful skills but allows me to meet people and provides me with invaluable opportunities.” Jacob said.
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RECTIFY YOUR SOUL Achison, Wilson, Boyes at Barwon Heads
Top Dave Bambrook, right Wayne Jury. THE ‘Soul Rectifiers’ are a six piece band whipping up their own special brand of Funky Soul, Rhythm and Blues. Made up of seasoned professionals, this new act seeks to get you on the dance floor and keep you there! Featuring Wayne Jury-vocals/guitar, Tim Neal-Sax/Organ, Dave Bambrook-Skins, Rob Gador-Bass, Rex Foord-Trombone and Ian Hergstrom-Tenor Saxophone. Piping Hot Chicken Shop, July 5. Doors open 730, Tix $10
THE Barwon Heads Hotel is hosting s special Aussie blues night in July. Sharing the bill will be Geoff Achison (above) and the Souldiggers, Chris Wilson and Fiona Boyes. The event is on Friday July 12 from 9pm. Ticket details www. barwonheadshotel.com. au.
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Prime Australian steaks
Parkers Steakhouse is continuing its tradition of serving great steaks with it’s newly opened restaurant in Drysdale. Having converted the old Drysdale Medical Centre into a beautiful steak house, incorporating some of the charm of Geelong into the new establishment. Varnished timbers and corrugated iron, polished timber floors and splashes of warm, earthy paint colours help to create the feeling of being in the middle of the Australian outback but with a touch of class. At Parkers, meat is taken seriously, all the steak is yielded from Prime Australian pasture fed beef, dry-aged for 28 days at strictly controlled temperatures to maximise tenderness and enhance flavour. With eight different cuts, offered in various sizes to choose from there is a steak for every meat lover but don’t worry if beef isn’t your thing as there is a chicken breast, grilled Atlantic salmon, lamb mignons, the house specialty of pork spare ribs where
the meat virtually falls of the bone and even a vegetarian meal. Parkers have been certified to sell Certified Australian Angus Beef with a 400g Porterhouse and a 300 g Eye Fillet available on the menu. All meals are lightly flavoured with ‘Parkers’ baste whilst on the purpose built char-grill. A selection of entrees, salads and side dishes are available as well as a seperate dessert menu – all prepared home style on the premises. An extensive wine list is available with over 35 red and white wines including a half of the selection being local wines. Parkers Steakhouse has introduced quality controls and consistency standards that are at the forefront of the hospitality industry. They have been diligent in their research and development in order to make the Parkers experience a unique and most importantly – a memorable one. For bookings call 5251 5551
music/live events
• Barwon Heads Hotel Thursday Trivia Night 7:30pm -Thursday Open Mic 8pm -Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music -First Sunday of each second month 3pm-6pm. Youth are encouraged to perform their songs as bands/ soloists/ duo’s for more information contact Jill Meehan on 0431 606 476. - Friday July 12 Geoff Achison & the Souldiggers with special guests Chris Wilson and Fiona Boyes. • Piping Hot Chicken Shop - Friday June 28 Mic Conway • Ocean Grove Hotel -Saturday Night Live at The Ocean Grove Hotel Saturday from 9pm. • Pototo Shed, Drysdale -July 9 Little Red Riding Hood - July 26 Ellipsis
markets & fairs
• Barwon Heads Community Hall June 29 Barwon Heads Community Market 9am-1pm • Parkes Hall Newcombe Street Portarlington June 30 Portarlington Community Market 9am to 2pm • Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre July 7 Ocean Grove Indoor Community Market 9am-1pm • Ocean Grove Park July 20 Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm
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 holiday’s 11am - 5pm
what’s ON
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 52 551 335 • Queenscliff RSL Hall -Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 52 55 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 690 597 • 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 700 951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas & Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955 331 or email Kerryn@ bluewateryoga.org.au
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, 1pm 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.
reading & writing
• Ocean Grove Library – corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. -Wednesdays 10.30am – Toddlertime -Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses -Friday 10.30am Preschool Storytime. First Wednesday of the month 4pm-5pm Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 8-12 Third Tuesday of each month 2.30pm-3.30pm Book chat for adults. All welcome.www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov. au
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
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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 • Springdale Neighborhood Centre -Third Sunday of every month ‘Making waves music and poetry arvo’ 2pm-5.30pm. A variety of acts on the day for all ages $5 donation contact Jill Meehan on
0431 606 476. • Queenscliff Uniting Church May 11 10-pm to 2pm ‘Express your dream for equality’ exhibition as part of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Join in this free community art project. Lunch provided. Enquiries Heather 52582854 or 0478 611 481.
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
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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Ocean Grove and Woodlands Pre-school Kinders Winter Ball The ball organiser would like to thank the following sponsors for their donations...
ABOVE: Nicole Pitfield and Edwina Arto. ABOVE RIGHT: Kerry McGlynn and Cindy Murphy.
ABOVE: Kathleen Weeks and Sandra Dawkins. RIGHT: Brad Boyd, Blair Dawkins and Dennis Hateley.
A night of dinner and dancing KINDERGARTEN parents from the Ocean Grove area united to let their hair down at an inaugural Gala Ball at Bellarine Estate winery on June 1. Fundraising committees from both Ocean Grove and Woodlands pre-schools organised the night and local mums and dads exchanged baths and bedtime stories in favour of dinner and dancing – if only for just one night. Local band “Good Faces for Radio” created a party atmosphere and the silent
auction raised $5000, which will be used to purchase much-needed outdoor equipment for the children. Ocean Grove Pre-school fundraising co-ordinator, Cindy Murphy, said the support of local businesses had been overwhelming. “Without the support of local businesses this would not have been possible,” Ms Murphy said. “They are investing in the future of Ocean Grove.”
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Venus meets Mars at the bowler OFTEN described as living in different worlds, council and local traders got to know each one a little better at a recent Business Association Breakfast. City of Greater Geelong council officers joined local business leaders as well as mayor Keith Fagg and local councillor Jan Farrell for the breakfast at Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Ocean Grove Business Association president Helen Butteriss said she was “very pleased with the outcome of the breakfast, both from the representation from COGG and our members”.
“There were some positive conversations and we will see some outcomes immediately,” she said. Mrs Butteriss said her ambition for the businesss association is to grow its membership from 100 to more than 200. “By having a strong group of members who collaborate together we have so much more influence to work with COGG to achieve our needs for the business community. “The various shopping precincts, including the Industrial Estate and home based businesses need to be able to promote themselves within the membership
Council and business leaders met at the bowling club.
group with the flow on effect of cross referrals and keeping the money in our town, which in turn provides employment in our region.” She said the business association had already started the conversation
with the business community via the BEAR survey and are already implementing some networking opportunities for members. “My intention is that our monthly meetings will change from being
the traditional ‘meeting agenda’ to a forum where business owners can promote their businesses to other members.” Membership is now due for $95 plus GST, and with that members will receive invitations and discounts to functions, a free listing in the business directory, be part of the new and improved web site, promote their business through new social media options and be part of a group of proactive and positive like minded people. For more details www. oceangrovebusiness.com. au.
Lions look back on a full year ‘BARWON Heads Ocean Grove Lions’ is how new president John Claringbold started his inauguration speech. The retired school teacher – following in the tradition of his predessor Philip Scambler – has lived across the bridge since 1974 and is relatively new to Lions having joined just three years ago. However he will be supported by a board of directors that includes a wealth of experience. Outgoing president Philip Scambler highlighted the food bank, the official opening of the retired living units and Christmas cake sales as worthy achievements in the year – as well as the introduction of four new members. Other achievements over the year include a reverse garbage project and computers for the community, a seniors concert and Australia Day kite flying, as well as hosting a youth of the year award and supporting the Barwon Heads Carnival on the foreshore. The Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club changeover was held at Ocean Grove Bowling Club on Friday night. Among the guests were Lisa Neville MP and zone Chairman Sam Lochhead and his wife Heather, as well as CFA, Rotary, Barwon Coast and visiting Lions club members.
Lisa Neville MP, new Lions president John Claringbold, immediate past president Philip Scambler and Ros Claringbold.
John Claringbold and his board of directors for the year.
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Ocean Grove battles to repair boardwalk Ocean Grove is back, mostly! Our namesake Ocean Grove in New Jersey has been basking in good weather and demonstrating it is now well and truly open for business after being battered by superstorm Sandy last October. But the battle to repair their famous boardwalk and pier rumbles on, mainly because it straddles the private and public ownership divide.
CAN the Jersey Shore be the Jersey Shore without a boardwalk? With superstorm Sandy destroying its boardwalk and the Federal Emergency Management Agency twice denying it public funding — most recently this month — Ocean Grove has no choice but to face up to the question this summer. While it’s hard to find someone in town who doesn’t miss the boardwalk, many appear to be doing what they can to cope with the loss this summer season. Jim Hubbard misses being able to grab a bubbly beverage out of the fridge before walking down to the boards to sit and relax. Until the bureaucrats get their act together and rebuild his boardwalk, Hubbard said he is getting his outdoor drink fix with coffee at an outdoor café on Main Avenue. “I liked being able to go there very much,” said Hubbard, 67, of the boards. “It was a part of my life.” “Boardwalk or no boardwalk, once the temperature starts rising, people can’t help but go to the beach along the Jersey Shore,” said Camille Cornell, the manager of a clothing store on Main. “It was a long gray winter,”
Ocean Grove’s pier and boardwalk took a hiding when superstorm Sandy hit last October. Cornell said. “People miss the boardwalk, but there’s plenty of other things to do in town.” The Victorian homes where Hubbard, Cornell and many others in Ocean Grove live and shop have largely avoided the overwhelming devastation that other Shore communities experienced with Sandy. Some suffered flooding in their basements, while other structures, such as the Great Auditorium, had wind damage on their roofs and other exterior surfaces. “People are always surprised that they don’t see the destruction,” said Ralph Del Campo, chief operating officer of
the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a religious group that owns most of the land in the community. The primary exception was the boardwalk, along with a fishing pier that extended from the walkway out into the ocean. After Sandy, groups of volunteers removed many of the boards that they deemed salvageable, either for rebuilding the walkway or for other uses. What remains are the pilings that were sunk into the sand and some girders that connected them. There are two sections of the boardwalk that remain in place to the north and south of what is missing. Those wishing to access the beach along the sections of
missing boardwalk can still do so, by walking through the sand. FEMA has twice rejected the association’s Sandy claims this year. The reason federal officials give is because they consider the boardwalk to for recreational use owned by a private, nonprofit entity. The association says FEMA is misclassifying the boardwalk. Its officials consider the boardwalk a pedestrian highway that connects the communities to its north and south. Like other boardwalk towns, the association provides municipal services, such as lifeguards and public beach access, as well as support to emergency services. Supporters note that FEMA did fund repairs to the boardwalk after the 1992 nor’easter, but not after 2011’s Irene. HOME-GROWN EFFORTS Earlier this spring, the association kicked off a $1.5 million fundraising campaign that would go toward paying for repairs to damage caused by Sandy that the group estimates will cost at least $3 million. The campaign already has $650,000 in pledges, Del Campo said, including $425,000 from trustees such as himself. “Leaders have to lead by
example,” Del Campo said. The campaign has yet to approach individuals and corporations for major contributions, said Del Campo, who noted that the fundraising goal was based on the association receiving the money from FEMA. The association can appeal FEMA’s decision a second time, state Sen. Jennifer Beck, R-Monmouth, said. Outside of the missing boards, the summer season is progressing just like any other, said Richard Lepore, who heads the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce. Most of the same concert series and annual events that carry over from year to year are scheduled for later in the season, said Lepore, who asserts that there will be summer this year
in Ocean Grove, despite Sandy’s best efforts. “People come in so surprised,” Lepore said. “They come in expecting to see devastation, and that’s just not the case here.” Mike Thompson, a Montclair resident who comes to Ocean Grove one to two times a week to surf, said he believes that boardwalk or no boardwalk, the summer will go on. “It’s crazy what happened, but it looks pretty normal here, man,” said Thompson after taking a moment to glance out at the waves. “Everything seems to be getting better.” From Kevin Penton, Asbury Park Press
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Prepare to go purple DRYSDALE will be painted purple in aid of the Cancer Council’s Bellarine Relay For Life. Local businesses are invited to take part in the event running from July 1-6, by dressing their stores up in the symbolic purple Cancer Council colour. Paint the Town Purple is an ideal way to help promote the The Bellarine Relay for Life. Funds raised are a tribute to those we remember that have lost their fight with cancer and for those we celebrate having survived. Paint the Town Purple is also hoping to encourage locals from Drysdale and surrounding towns to participate in the Bellarine Relay For Life this year on November 9 and 10. Last year over 600 people participated in the event at Collendina Reserve in Ocean Grove, raising over $60,000. The best window display will be announced at the Drysdale Shopping Centre on Sunday July 6 at 12.30pm. Clifton Springs Lion Club will be holding a BBQ, and a Colouring Competition will be in action. People that come down and show their support should wear purple, as they too may win a prize. For more details see advertisement on later pages of this supplement.
Local traders are being encouraged to deck their shops out in purple to support the Bellarine Relay for Life campaign. Some traders have already been getting in the spirit. Pictured above is Brad McDonald of Drysdale Woolworths with Bellarine Relay for Life committee and Clifton Springs Lions Club members. Left: Rob Burns of Bellarine Relay for Life, Lynette Darby of Lynette’s Florist and Jan Taylor of Clifton Springs Lions Club.
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If Drysdale was to have a Mayor, who would you choose and why?
Meet Matt George Dimitroudis, 73, Sue Campbell, 56, Clifton Phil Morgan, 21, Clifton Springs, bottle shop owner Springs, panel beater Drysdale, pensioner “I’d have my friend Lynchie Ellis “I’d elect Andrew Rhook who “Tom Cruise would do a great
as Mayor of Drysdale. He’s also runs the milk bar in Clifton job. He’s getting a bit old, maybe on the business committee and is Springs. He’s a character and he could make a movie whilst he’s at it.” involved in the tennis club.” my old boss.”
Matt Lancaster is the Voice’s Drysdale marketing man. Matt is a former Deakin University student who enjoys volunteering at Wombat’s Wish Foundation and plays footy for Newcomb Power.
GIVING BACK: The Community Choir of Drysdale raised more than $1000 throughout May for Anam Cara House in Geelong, through a progressive concert in three different venues.
Sharing a love of music and singing STEPHANIE NAYLOR THE Community Choir of Drysdale has been harmoniously humming their way around the Bellarine. Better known as the Coryule Chorus, the group gives Drysdale and surrounding residents the opportunity to come together and share a love of music and singing. The four part harmony choir has been busy delighting audiences with their Celtic folk, slow Broadway tunes and community sing-alongs. Throughout May, the choir
raised more than $1000 for Anam Cara House in Geelong, through a progressive concert in three different venues. Formed in 2010 by a group of like-minded musical singers, Musical Director Joy Porter conducts the choir’s concerts, as well as participating in the singing too. As well as taking part in the National Celtic Festival last month, the Coryule’s have been keeping up their monthly visits to nursing homes around the Bellarine and Geelong. Most recently, they performed for the residents at the Homestead
Nursing Home in Wallington. Nursing home concerts are meaningful not only to residents but also to the choir members. “We love to perform and see the life it brings to people. It’s a great way to give back to the community” Joy said. “Fellowship and friendship is what motivates us, as well as enjoying a jolly good sing together.” The choir is made up of 36 members, all of whom have become Drysdale Senior Citizen Club members since joining. When the group was created, the Senior Citizen Club gave
room for the group to practice, proving a win-win for the club and community. The choir is continually looking for new ways of aging positively, with a speech pathologist coming soon to work collaboratively in a Vocal Health workshop. “The workshops have had a great impact on the ageing voice, as well as its health and maintenance,” Joy said. For more information, visit www.coryulechorus.com or go along to a rehearsal at the Drysdale Senior Citizens rooms from 1.30pm-3.30pm each Thursday.
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Speaking their way to success STEPHANIE NAYLOR SAINT Ignatius College has added Sayembara Lisan, an Indonesian speaking competition, to their academic accomplishments. Year 9 student Sabastian Bouma finished in the top three of the state at the Victorian Indonesian Language Teachers’ Association on May 25. Sabastian, from Ocean Grove, underwent a series of rigorous school-based heats and a regional competition at Christian College before advancing to the state finals. Held at the University of Melbourne, VILTA gives students learning Indonesian an opportunity to test their skills against students from other schools. With competition fierce and of high standard, it was a major triumph for Sabastian to place third in his age group within Victoria. Saint Ignatius takes great pride in being a regional college, having students attending from all along the Bellarine, Geelong,
ACHIEVEMENT: Left to right - Jonty Grbac, Chelsea Skuza, Nick Vella, Chloe Joseph, Sabastian Bouma, Jess Davey and Josh Arumet. Bannockburn Torquay.
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emphasis on academia, highlighted by Sabastian’s recent achievement.
Saint Ignatius lead the way in sports SAINT Ignatius College in Drysdale offers a wide variety of sports to engage all students. The new-found enthusiasm for sport at the college is channelled in the right direction. Sport is an important part of the co-curricular program at Saint Ignatius with staff committed to encouraging students to be involved in School sport. Saint Ignatius has developed a strong academic and sporting tradition, which gives the reputation that the school that is on the move. Students at Saint Ignatius participate in a wide variety including swimming, golf, surf lifesaving, tennis, cricket, football (girls and boys), cross country, netball, soccer, basketball, athletics, volleyball, water polo, chess, equestrian riding, cycling (road, BMX, mountain bike) and triathlon. Recently, the Saint Ignatius senior football team won the Geelong region GISSA (Geelong Independent Schools Sports Association) competition, which then progressed through to the
Quarter Final of the 2013 Vic Country Herald Sun Shield. The girls’ netball program coordinated by Stacey Learmonth has proved formidable opposition to any team they come against. The Year 11 and 12 netball team and Year 9 and 10 teams won the recent GISSA carnival and the school’s four Year 7 and 8 teams were undefeated in the five week GISSA competition. The Year 7 and 8 Basketball team won the Victorian College Championship qualifying round at Werribee and will now compete in the finals of this statewide competition on August 1. The Physical Education program plays an integral part in the large numbers of students being part of sport teams. The relationship between students and PE teachers is critical to the success of our school’s sporting policy. Andrew Philp Director of Sport Saint Ignatius College
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POTENTIAL: Local Drysdale farmer Vince Panetta is in the process of proposing his own property as a future site for a community garden space.
Vince hopes garden idea will grow STEPHANIE NAYLOR IF you live on a small block of land and have no space to grow your own veggies, worry no more. Local Drysdale farmer, Vince Panetta, is in the process of proposing his own property as a future site for a community garden space. Then, at a fee to cover costs, people would have the space to come and grow their own produce. With his three acre block of land on Murradoc Road, Vince has one acre he would like to dedicate to the garden, “With the way things are today, there’s not a lot of land
available,” Vince said. The land has ideal roadside frontage, perfect for potential produce grown to be sold. Having years of knowledge from farming, Vince has great hope for the project to benefit the Drysdale community, as well as surrounding areas. “I see it as becoming an educational space,’’ he says. ‘‘If I was able to cover costs through running the garden, I think it would be great to put the money back in through possibly having school visits, where they can too learn how to grow their own food and produce.” If successful, the garden could have the potential of involving many local community groups.
I think it would be great to put the money back in through possibly having school visits, where they can too learn how to grow their own food and produce. - VINCE PANETTA It could also provide produce for nearby Tuckerberry Barn. The local Salvation Army has been interested in the community garden opportunity. Committee for Bellarine
CEO, Tom O’Connor, explained the garden would provide sn opportunity for the Drysdale and surrounding residents to positively engage in a venture that helped build on their own produce skills and self esteem. ‘‘At the same time, it would give people a sense of ownership,” he said. Above all, Vince’s space for a community garden, like Tuckerberry Barn, would enable residents to not only grow their own produce, but shop locally as an alternative to imported produce. Vince is currently in the process of liaising with local council on the community farm project.
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Daniel shares his passion Bellarine wine shines
Award-winning chef Daniel Brehaut with students from St Ignatius and Bellarine.
STEPHANIE NAYLOR WORLDLY, successful and multi award winning chef Daniel Brehaut can add teacher to his resume. Having mentored St Ignatius hospitality students for the past three years in the lead up to the ‘Y’ Chef Cooking Challenges, Daniel is now teaching regular classes. Students who are currently undertaking VET Hospitality with Daniel meet once a week for a five hour class, consisting of theory and practical cooking. “Mentoring and teaching gives me the opportunity to share my passion, and to let
them know that a career in becoming a chef can take you anywhere,’’ Daniel explains. ‘‘I have travelled all over the world because of this job.’’ Daniel has travelled overseas to places like Paris and London through his culinary expertise. Juggling a demanding schedule, including head chef at his restaurant, the Black Bull Tapas Bar and Restaurant in Geelong, Daniel believes he wouldn’t waste his time if the students weren’t appreciative. “The St Ignatius students I teach have a lot of respect. I really enjoy seeing them become motivated whilst teaching them life skills, and overall having employability
for the future,” he said. “I hope to give them direction through my class; it may help them get ahead in life. I didn’t really have that when I left school.” When asked about MasterChef and other popular food shows on television, Daniel believes it has sparked positive change within food culture in Australia. People are enjoying and learning how to cook at home, and like at his own restaurant, meals are becoming lighter, cleaner and of smaller portions. Locally, the ‘Y’ Chef Cooking Challenge competition launched last week on Wednesday, June 19. The competition will
consist of cooking rounds, where the best two pairs of students from each school will go forward to a final. The finalists’ meals will be judged by renowned food writers and other industry experts. Daniel is among other prominent local chefs also mentoring students from The Gordon, Northern Bay Secondary College and Sacred Heart College. Daniel’s students will compete for the title, which includes prizes donated by Myer and day in the shadow of award winning chef, Matt Dempsey, at his restaurant, Gladioli.
BELLARINE wineries Jack Rabbit Vineyard and Leura Park Estate are celebrating major success at the prestigious International Cool Climate Wine Show 2013, held recently in Red Hill. Jack Rabbit Vineyard was awarded the Trophy for Best Pinot Grigio of the show and Leura Park Estate took out a Gold Medal for their Sauvignon Blanc 2012 as well as Silver and Bronze medals for its BLOCK 1 Chardonnay Reserve 2012 and 2011, respectively. Now in its 14th year, the International Cool Climate Awards is an annual wine show offering participants and sponsors the opportunity of being involved in a world class event. The event attracts winemakers, vineyard owners, sommeliers and cool climate wine enthusiasts from around the world. The 2013 event involved 582
Darren Burke (Leura Park Estate)
Nyall Condon (Jack Rabbit Vineyard) entries from 130 wineries. Director of Jack Rabbit Vineyard and Leura Park Estate, Lyndsay Sharp, said she was thrilled with the results, saying it was exciting for everyone at both vineyards. “It’s gratifying that a lot of hard work by a lot of people is paying off,” she said. Mrs Sharp attributed a large part of the success to the fact both Jack Rabbit and Leura Park Estate wines were crafted from premium, hand-picked fruit with attention to small batch handling and traditional practices. She also said the two winemakers – Nyall Condon (Jack Rabbit Vineyard) and Darren Burke (Leura Park Estate) were extremely talented and displayed very individual, distinctive styles in crafting wines, which were reflected in the diversity and styles of both vineyards’ offerings.
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Bellarine storms into championships
MARK HEENAN
DRYSDALE-based the Bellarine Storm Under 14 girls’ basketball team is off to the Australian Under 14 National Championships in September. It has been a remarkable rise up through the ranks for the Bellarine Storm Under 14 team, since August last year, where the girls finished second at the Victorian Championship division of the Victorian Junior Basketball League. Their only loss came against eventual winners Knox by six points. The team, coached by Brendon Matthews, said the Storm was the first team to represent the Bellarine region at the Australian National Championships. “It is very exciting for the Bellarine Peninsula, for our association and for this area to be playing at that level,” Matthews said. “In perspective on who we are mixing it up with it is just amazing to be honest, we are just a small little association.” Matthews said the basketball facilities at Drysdale had improved with their courts being resealed at their home base at Bellarine Secondary College’s Sports Centre in Drysdale. “It is a fantastic facility
there in Drysdale, there has been a bit of money being spent there,” Matthews said. The team comprises of eight young girls who all hail from the Bellarine Peninsula and the Geelong surrounds. They include Georgia McKinnon, Eve Baslis, Quinn Murphy, Raini Matthews, Holly Milsome, Teagan Tatlock, Lucy McEvoy and Agnes Emma-Nnopu. Matthews praised the girls and their families for the on-going support and commitment to travel on the Bellarine, considering some of the players could opt to play for a Geelong based team. “That is a lot of travel for the kids that come from Geelong to come and play for us when they could play for a Geelong Basketball club, they are doing a bit more travel to come and play for us – we must be being doing something right,” Matthews said. Last November, the girls won the Warrnambool Seaside Classic country tournament and finished second in the prestigious Eltham-Dandenong tournament in January. In preparation for the Nationals, the Storm has held several fundraising efforts including sausage
sizzles at Woolworths in Drysdale to aid the team buying equipment and uniforms. “All the mother’s (of the kids playing) are getting things together and going to do a lot of sausage sizzles, they’re doing chocolate drives, organising raffles and people are donating sporting goods,” Matthews said. “They are going to local businesses and asking for some support and the Drysdale community is a starting point.” The Bellarine Storm play every home game at Bellarine Secondary College’s Sports Centre in Peninsula Drive in Drysdale once a fortnight on a Friday and every
Sunday they also train at Drysdale. The Storm Under 14 girls also train at Barwon Heads on a Tuesday night.
The 2013 Australian Girls’ Under 14 Club Championships run from September 30 to October 5 2013 in Ballarat.
Drysdale teams remain strong contenders DRYSDALE Netball Club has three teams in contention to make Bellarine Football League Netball finals in 2013. Drysdale Netball Club president, Ingrid Burnett said she was impressed with the club’s rapid improvement throughout the juniors who have made the transition into senior netball. Drysdale’s A, B and C netball grades still remain a strong chance to play finals later in the season. “The junior players have stepped up, yeah they have made a good transition into senior netball,” Burnett said. “The juniors have excelled
on all accounts and done everything their coaches have asked them.” IN OTHER news, Drysdale Netball Club has welcomed back one of their life members Michelle Davis who has come out of retirement to help out the A and B grades. Olivia Wilson will continue in the role as playing coach after Renee McCance snapped her achilles for Drysdale earlier in the season. McCance was named as Drysdale Netball Club’s playing coach on the eve of the 2013 season.
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Hawks hope for top three spot
MARK HEENAN
DRYSDALE Football Club senior coach John Fitzgerald is confident the Hawks can push for a top three spot in time for the 2013 Bellarine Football League finals. Fitzgerald said competing well against the BFL’s elite teams, including reigning premiers Queenscliff, Geelong Amateur and Torquay would be a huge test for the club in the second half of the season. In Drysdale’s favour they play home fixtures against Geelong Amateur, Torquay and Barwon Heads who are all pushing for that illusive prized topthree double chance. The Hawks have been firmly entrenched in the top four all season and were undefeated after four rounds before they suffered losses to Geelong Amateur and Queenscliff in successive weeks. “I think if we can hold our form and improve a bit we are going to be a chance to play top three,” Fitzgerald said. “I suppose the reality is the three teams that have been above us have beaten us – we have got to beat a couple of (those sides) on
the way in the road to the finals.” Drysdale has won four out of their five home games in 2013, the Hawks only home defeat coming against Queenscliff with a narrow two-point loss in round six. The Hawks’ most recent home game saw them defeat Ocean Grove by 27 points on Saturday, June 15. M E A N W H I L E Fitzgerald says he is keen to stay on at Drysdale in a senior coaching capacity beyond 2013. Fitzgerald who signed with Drysdale in the off-season came to the Hawks with an impressive pedigree after coaching Bell Park and South Barwon to premierships in the Geelong Football League. For the last two seasons, Fitzgerald has coached the Bellarine Football League Interleague team. “Look at this stage I would like to continue next year,” Fitzgerald told the Voice. “It is a handshake arrangement and we will see how it all finishes up and who is available. “I would hope that I would still be here next
year and the club would think that is the way to go. “It is a great club, terrific people and the competition is really good as well, I love the rivalry between the towns and the communities, I think that is great. “I am really enjoying it, it is everything I thought it would be.” IN other news, an indication of the Hawks’ depth is the success of their reserves grade, who had a 9-1 record after 10 round, including a 98-point demolition of 2012 BFL Reserves grade premiers Ocean Grove on June 15. Fitzgerald said the club’s strong numbers at training during the week reflected the success of both the senior and reserves grades in 2013. “The two’s (reserves) have been terrific and their second on the ladder and they have lost one game,” he said. “That is a reflection of the numbers we get at training, we get everyone training which is terrific, so we have had 40 guys on the track. “That flows through, they’re fit and they play the right way and that is showing in their footy.”
HAWKS’ RUN HOME IN 2013 ROUND 12: MODEWARRE (AWAY) ROUND 13: PORTARLINGTON (HOME) ROUND 14: GEELONG AMATEUR (HOME) ROUND 15: QUEENSCLIFF (AWAY) ROUND 16: NEWCOMB (AWAY) ROUND 17: TORQUAY (HOME) ROUND 18: BARWON HEADS (HOME)
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The world through the eyes of young refugees STEPHANIE NAYLOR BARWON Heads resident Bill Dickson has been travelling to and assisting the refugee camp, Mae La, in Thailand for the past six years. Fully funding his own trips, Bill has donated a lot of his time teaching English in the camps main school, H’tee Moo Draw. Mae La has over 50,000 refugees, predominantly of Karen ethnicity, fleeing from Burma. There is still great unrest in Burma because of the upcoming 2015 election. Many of the Karen refugees currently living in Corio actually come from this particular camp. Bill regularly takes letters back and forth for friends and family still over in the camp. Bill is a retired Kardinia International College teacher. During school program trips to Chiang Mai with the school, Bill’s interest to undertake independent work was sparked. Since retired, he has visited over eight times. Bill helped recently to raise money for cameras to take over to the camp, where students were taught to take photographs. Our own Ocean Grove Lions Club donated funds for one of the new cameras used by the students in the Refugee Camp. “The opportunity for the photos to be actually taken by students really gave them a break from their routine in the refugee camp” Bill explains. An art exhibition is currently displaying many of these photos taken by students. ‘Through the Lens’ is a moving photographic display currently on show at the Geelong Performing Arts center, having launched last week on Thursday June 20, during Refugee Week. The exhibition
Photos taken by refugees in Thailand. was launched by Mayor Keith Fagg, and included performances from Karen youth groups. Around 200 people attended the launch, with around 35 present from the Karen community in Corio. “The photos and exposure the exhibition will bring is an opportunity for the refugees in the camp to know that there are people in Western countries and in the developed world that know they exist, and know their situation” Bill says. Many former Karen
refugees that live in Corio in fact come from this camp. Bill adds “This is an opportunity to raise awareness of where the Karen and Karenni refugees and new arrivals in Corio, have come from” Money raised from the exhibition will go back into the Mae La Refugee Camp school, with plans to educate students on farming and becoming more self sufficient. Bill explained “The money will help buy a goat, seeds and other farming equipment.”
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Students making a difference
ALL TOGETHER: Mad Students with Palm Island youngsters. THE Making a Difference student group from Bellarine Secondary School have been a busy bunch yet again, writes Stephanie Naylor. From giving away free cupcakes at Safeway earlier this year, to saving animals at Jirrahlinga Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary, The MAD group recently visited the Cottage by the Sea, where they met a group of Palm Island kids visiting as part of the Kathy
Freeman Foundation. Together the students visited the Marine Discovery Centre. Bellarine students learned how diverse the lives of students from Palm Island are, in comparison to their own. The MAD group helped the Cottage by the Sea in gardening for many hours. Students and teachers from the Kathy Freeman Foundation overall thought it was a great
experience, especially for the students to network with Bellarine peers that live on the other side of the country. The MAD group are currently working on raising money and awareness for Jirrahlinga through a BBQ at Bellarine Secondary College next term. Baby joeys from the wildlife sanctuary will be attending, as well as other competitions all organised by the MAD students.
Students to create a living classroom STUDENTS in Ocean Grove are excited to start working on their very own school garden, after being awarded a Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grant. With the assistance of the $1,100 grant, Our Lady Star of the Sea in Ocean Grove will begin cultivating their school garden project to create a living classroom in which they can learn outdoors. Green Thumbs Seed Station and Nursery is just one of almost 100 projects receiving funding in the first round of Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grants this year. Parent Monica Cavarsan described the project as an exciting opportunity for students to get active outdoors, learning valuable lessons of environmental responsibility and awareness. “The students’ garden will produce seedlings to be plucked and sold to parents and local community members at the school. ‘‘As well as teaching the students about environmental sustainability, we want them to know about enterprising and what goes into running a business from brainstorming and set up to pricing and selling.
The students are so excited to get the garden up and running”, Monica said. Coles Ocean Grove Store Manager, Anthony Pitman is proud to support a community project where local students are able to learn about the environment through outdoor education, and interact in developing their own school gardens. “In store, 96 per cent of our fresh fruit and vegetables is grown in Australia and the Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grants program has provided schools with a great opportunity to educate students on how fresh food grows,’’ Anthony said. Since 2008, Coles has joined together with Junior Landcare to provide over 1500 community groups and schools with grants of up to $1,000. The program is funded through the sale of Coles Junior Landcare reusable shopping bags at Coles. Schools and community groups who are interested in starting their own garden project can apply for a Coles Junior Landcare Garden Grant by registering with Junior Landcare. Round 3 closes on August 2.
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Silence as season ends I AM going to take a break from identifying raptors and talk about the end of the ‘Duck Shooting’ season. It’s great to be able to visit Lake Connewarre without seeing or hearing gun shots. I went for a drive about a month ago, and for some reason I forgot that it was shooting season. I found myself at Tait’s Point, Lake Connewarre, near the Barwon Heads Airport. I went for a walk, then jumped out of my skin when a gunshot rang out from the opposite embankment to Tait’s Point. It sounded so close and I immediately turned to go back into the car, fearing that I could be shot! I took a glimpse of a man shooting ducks that flew across the middle of the lake. I was shocked as I thought people shot ducks for food, but this man had no boat or anything to enable him to pick up anything he may have unfortunately shot. If the poor ducks were dead or alive and suffering, they would have just been left in the middle of the lake. He was obviously just doing it for the fun!? At Blue Waters Lake at the moment there is a flock of about 7-8 Pink Eared Ducks. These ducks have been chased out of
A Pink-eared Quacker. their usual habitat by the shooting. It’s great to see these unusual creatures in the Grove, and it’s worth going for a wander around the BWL to see them. Pink Eared Quackers are small (@ 40cms), and they have huge grey bills, and barred brown underparts. They have a small pink area of feathers behind the eye. Pink Eared ducks are found in timbered areas near lakes or shallow waters. They are nomadic and fly great distances in search of water. They used to be called Zebra Ducks because their underparts resemble zebra stripes. This is part of a media release issued last week
from Laurie Levy (from the ‘Coalition Against Duck shooting): “Premier and former veterinarian, Dr Denis Napthine, must take full responsibility for the large numbers of rare and threatened Freckled Ducks and other protected species illegally slaughtered by recreational shooters during the 2013 duck shooting season. This year was a disaster for Australian native waterbirds. Despite the low numbers of active duck shooters, rescue teams found a total of 456 illegally shot protected species at only a handful of wetlands across Victoria. This includes the recovery
of 110 rare and threatened Freckled Ducks. In addition, many native waterbirds were left wounded by duck shooters throughout the season,” “However to date, not a single shooter is believed to have been prosecuted for either cruelty offences or for illegally shooting any Freckled Ducks or other protected species. Instead, the Napthine Government has rewarded duck shooters and other Victorian hunters with $17.6 million of taxpayers’ money from this year’s State Budget”. This happens on our doorstep, and not enough people really care. On July 3 Bellarine
Birdlife Group is going on an outing to the Rice Reserves, and on July 21 there is an outing to Jawbone, Truganina and Newport Lakes. If you are interested in a birdwatching outing, you can email me at jencarr@y7mail.com and I will give you the details. There is currently a CRISIS APPEAL via WWW. SAVETHEBIRDS.ORG. AU/ and Birdlife Australia to enhance the survival of Beach nesting birds such as the Hooded Plover. There is real uncertainty about the future of the beach nesting birds program due to funding cuts by the Federal Government. Birdlife Australia were unsuccessful in obtaining funds through ‘Caring for our Country’ grants. Birdlife Australia are currently running a CRISIS APPEAL to secure the Beach Nesting Birds program in the short-term so that they can seek longer term funding solutions, such as a corporate partnership. This program has tangible results for threatened species and for conserving Australia’s beach habitats. Please help us save the program by assisting our crisis appeal: www. savethebirds.org.au Jennifer Carr
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Grove signs newest spin doctor
MARK HEENAN
MEET Ocean Grove Cricket Club’s newest spin doctor Jack Caldow. The right-arm offspinner is the Grubbers’ latest off-season signing for the 2013/14 season following the departure of Ocean Grove left-arm tweaker Mick Gill. Gill heads to Manifold Heights Cricket Club in the Geelong Cricket Association (GCA) this season. Caldow, 21, has carved
out a promising junior and senior career with Highton Cricket Club and represented Geelongbased Barwon Rockets in the prestigious Dowling Shield competition at Under 16 level. Caldow said a good relationship with Ocean Grove coach Lucas Cameron and the opportunity to become the club’s premier spinner were factors behind his move. Caldow is also close friends and works with Ocean Grove cricketer
and Grubbers’ footballer Shaun Fankhauser. “It is just a change really, it is not like I was planning on going there, I sort of knew Lucas Cameron,” Caldow said. “I decided it was time for a change and enjoy my cricket. “I probably wouldn’t have gone there to (Ocean Grove) if Mick Gill was still there.” Last season, Caldow played five senior matches with Highton Heat in the GCA Division One firsts’ grade and claimed a fivewicket haul with the match
figures of 5/32 in the Heat’s clash against Bell Post Hill in round one. During the 2011/12 season, Caldow claimed 13 wickets for the Heat at an average of 26.23. Caldow said adjusting from a variable spinning turf wicket in the GCA to a neutral hard wicket in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association will be a change. “It is going to be a big change and I am going to have to adapt to it, it is going to be different cricket and it is going to
take me a few weeks to get the gist of it,” Caldow said. Cameron, a former Highton Heat cricketer, said Caldow’s inclusion will help complement and add variety to Ocean Grove’s bowling attack. “Jack, although only young, had been exposed to a lot of division one cricket,” Cameron said. “The main thing we hope Jack will bring is pressure. “He has great variety and I am sure he will use this to his strength and be able to create mistakes from opposing sides.”
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Winter success stories for local tennis juniors WELL done to all Junior players this fortnight for the effort they are putting in for their teams. We’ve had some very cold Saturday mornings and all players have been enthusiastic and ready to go despite being chilly. After the washout last fortnight it was good to get two weeks of tennis played without rain. Some great success stories this fortnight with some of our beginner teams firing. Results for 8th June Section 2 girls travelled to Geelong lawn and won 2,29 – 4, 31. Steph Golightly and Maddie Ketchen won their singles and doubles. Section 6 mixed played at Home against Geelong Lawn and lost 0,12 – 6,36. Although all team members fought hard, Geelong were too strong. Section 7 Boys played at Leopold and won 1, 20 – 5, 33. The entire team played well with Harry James, Ethan Franks, Travis Anderson and Michael Maertzdorf all won their singles and Travis and Michael teamed up to win the doubles. Section 8 Girls played at Home against Wandana Heights and won 4,33 – 2, 20. Natasha Miller and Alexandra Caldow won their singles and won their doubles together. The entire team played well. Section 12 Boys played at
Home against Hamlyn Park and lost 1,22 – 5, 34. Sunny Levison won the only set for the day. Section 13 Mixed Red played at home against Ocean Grove White and won 5,32 – 1-12. Emily Kehagias, Rhiley James, Jade Murphy and Jack Hanson all played very well to win their doubles. Well done to Tom Soutar from OG White for winning his singles set. Section 13 Mixed White played Ocean Grove Red see above Section 14 Boys played at home against Surfside and won every set, 6,36 – 0,13. Jack James, Liam Mullen, Harry Mullen and Oliver Bowers all played extremely well. Section 15 Girls travelled to play against Drysdale Gold and won 1,12 – 5,32. All girls won their singles and Drysdale forfeited the doubles due to a missing player. Results for 15th June Section 2 Girls played a very strong Moolap team at their home courts and lost 5, 35 – 1,11. Madison Ketchen won the only set for the day. Section 6 Mixed played at home against Leopold and lost 2,22 – 4, 30. Uzair Shah and Dylan Marles won their singles to get the 2 sets. Section 7 Boys were at home against Lara and won 6,36 – 0,15. All boys won
Uzair Shah.
Jack James and Oliver Bowers. their sets. Section 8 Girls travelled to Grovedale Black and won 1,17 – 5,33. All girls played very well Section 12 Boys played at home against a very strong Highton White team and lost 1,13 – 5,32. Harry Copperwaite won his singles and just missed
winning his doubles with Robert Campbell 5-6. Section 13 Mixed Red played at home against Bannockburn and won 6,36 – 0,2. Jade Murphy, Tom Mazouris, Mia Holliday and Jack Hanson all won both singles and doubles. Section 13 Mixed White
were at Leopold and won 5,35 – 1,15. All players won their doubles and had a great day. Section 14 Boys played at home against Drysdale and won every set for the second week in a row, a great effort for these beginners. The final result was 6,36 – 0, 0. Section 15 Girls went to Geelong East Uniting and won 0,3 – 6,36. Saige Campbell, Ruby D’Arcy, Erica Crawford and Emily McGurk made up this predominantly beginner team. In other news The Ocean Grove Tennis Club will be holding Tennisfanatics Tennis Clinics over the school holidays. They will be running two tennis clinics on Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th; and Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th. All sessions are 10am 12noon and cost $25. If you attend two sessions $45, and if you go to all sessions $80. All ages and standards welcome. Call David on 0448 274 709 or Julie on 0418 145 028. The new storage room at the clubhouse looks almost completed and we look forward some other improvements to come. Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.
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Younsters complete super grading On Saturday 22nd June, 11 students from Ocean Grove’s Young Warrior Academy successfully completed their Super Grading. At the conclusion of this event, students were awarded the ranks of
Orange Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Jade Dragon Patch in Muay Thai. In order to receive this double promotion, students were required to demonstrate proficiency in techniques from both styles in addition to
undertaking a community quest. Students chose and organised their own community quests for which they performed projects to help the local community. Young Warrior Academy’s head
instructor and program founder, Adam Renkauskas explained that the Community Quest helped to reinforce that with the development of martial combat skills, comes the responsibility to be a
positive, conscientious and constructive member of the community. Adam can be contacted for information on classes for both preschool and school-aged children on 0409589369.
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Former Grove netballer named in Vic team MARK HEENAN
FORMER Ocean Grove netballer Alice Teague-Neeld is another step closer to achieving her netball dream. Alice, who plays Goal Attack, was recently named in the Victorian Flames 15-member squad, who will play in the 2013 Australian Netball League (ANL) that kicks off next month. This is the first year Victoria has had two teams play in the expanding national 11-team Australian Netball League competition, the other statebased team is the Victorian Fury. The ANL is considered the premier netball league in
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Australia and is an ideal pathway to the ANZ Championship Trans Tasman competition, in which the Melbourne Vixens compete in. The teenager, who now resides in Melbourne’s northern suburbs and plays representative netball for the City West Falcons in the Victorian Netball League, said inclusion in the Flames’ squad even surprised her. “Yes it did come as a nice surprise. I was just originally wanting to get the experience of trying out and I was luckly enough to be selected,” Alice told the Voice. “It has been hard work but it has been good though and I’m just seeing where it takes me.
It has been hard work but it has been good though and I’m just seeing where it takes me. - ALICE TEAGUE-NEELD
“It is a young squad (Victorian Flames) and I think I am one of the youngest, but there are quite a few younger girls so it is all about development.” The Victorian Flames
commence their Australian Netball League season against South Australian based team, the Southern Force, on Saturday, July 6. Alice said despite being based in Melbourne, she still regularly kept in touch with her former Ocean Grove netball teammates. On Sunday, June 2, Alice represented her new home based side City West Falcons when they played against the Geelong Cougars at Christian College’s Highton campus. “Yes I do miss (Ocean Grove) sometimes and it is good to keep in touch with all the girls, but I am enjoying (playing) up in Melbourne a lot,” Alice said.
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Rooms result SURFSIDE Waves Soccer Club have secured their own temporary changing rooms for the Shell Road Sporting complex. The portable change room unit has been available for some time and the club has been overwhelmed by an offer from a local anonymous benefactor who has offered to loan the club the $15,000 required to secure the unit on an interest free basis. The unit is a 2008 re-locatable 40FT X 10FT site hut. The
newly acquired change facilities will be available to ALL Surfside Waves soccer players for use after training and after games that are held at Shell Road Reserve. Club officials are keen to have the unit delivered as soon as details can be arranged in conjunction with the City of Greater Geelong. Spokesperson Cath Sattler said Surfside Waves Soccer Club would kike to thank the benefactor for this offer. Terms
have been agreed for repayment and the club are keen to fundraise specifically for payback of this loan, she said. “We are absolutely thrilled to bits with this news, we have lost so many families through
having nowhere for players to get out of their wet and muddy kit after training and games. We are delighted to be able to finally offer all of our players a place to get changed with dignity,” said Cath.
MEN DIV 3 Colac Otway Rovers 1 Surfside Waves 2 Great result for the Div 3’s out at the far flung reaches of Colac. Down 1 nil after a lack lustre start in windy conditions, Waves restored parity just before halftime with a fine header through Pablo Mujica and took the game to a very enthusiastic Rovers. A missed penalty early in the second half could have lowered morale but Waves continued to dominate and were rewarded with the eventual winner midway through the term from Kai Thieme. Some dicey moments ensued after a disallowed goal for offside to the Waves raised the Rovers momentum, but
the best team were victorious on the day. Another three points highlighted by the impressive debut by Julian Powell. MEN DIV 3 Fortfeit by Corio as they failed to arrive. Surfside Waves 3 Corio 0 MEN DIV 1 Geelong Rangers 4 Surfside Waves 1 Fresh from a week off the Waves travelled to take on a highly rated Geelong Rangers side at Myers Reserve. The Waves started well and took the lead thanks to a solid solo effort from the Yorkshire charmer Alex Romaniw. Sadly the Waves were caught twice on the counter after some good periods of possession and went in 2-1 down at half time.
Luck was not with Surfside in the second half and a freakish deflection from a clearance saw a strong Rangers side slot their third. Tha Waves went down 4-1 in the end, a score that flattered the hosts after Waves had several more chances go wide. A strong game from Matt Boore and commendable debut from 17 year old Fenn Wilson. MEN DIV 1 Surfside Waves 2 Deakin Gold 2 The Waves went into their second Friday night home fixture in need of some pionts, but were facing a tough test against Deakin who had knocked off ladder leaders Barwon in the last round. Again the Waves squad were depleted by injury,
which meant some of the young talent was called into the squad. A focussed start from Surfside saw them take the lead in the first minute after a terrific knockdown from unsung hero Chris Puttyfoot was pounced on by poacher Ketchen. After some terrific saves, stand in keeper Stan Nangle was beaten by a decent Deakin free kick. The Waves pressed on and were rewarded with a second after a thunderbolt from Alex Rominiw was tipped into the path of Alex Ketchen. A controversial refereeing decision saw Deakin equalise. Both sides fought out a 2-2 draw. Credit to Ben Zebic for a solid shift on the right, and co-coach Stan Nangle for only conceding two goals.
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Jess’s a soccer talent JESSICA Spry from Surfside Waves Soccer Club was selected for the Greater Geelong Galaxy squad of under 12 players who travelled to Shepparton on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. Amazingly, Jess only started playing soccer this season. A seasoned basketballer, Jess has taken to the sport like a duck to water. She joined Surfside Waves in April, shortly after her family relocated from Torquay. Jess is a bubbly, energetic player who is the life and soul of the current under
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14 Surfside team, whose versatility is fantastic. She can play in most positions on the field, has an amazing throw, which is fairly common for basketball players who make the transition to soccer, and is a delight to coach. Jess has filled in as Goal Keeper at times and is maturing into a fine all round soccer player. All of the Surfside Waves Soccer Club are very proud of Jess and her achievements to date, watch this space for further developments.
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Great performances among juniors UNDER 7’S Derby Day part II for the Reds who were up against the Blues today. The Reds got off to a fantastic start with Max scoring early on. The Blues held wave after wave of the Reds attacking with Thomas and Cathal standing firm at the back. Some silky skills from captain Josh saw him score a hat trick for his team. Some really good attacks lead by Monty and Sam in the second half saw the Blues go close but they could not find the back of the net. As usual Jack and Gabe were like a brick wall in front of the Reds goal. Morgan was strong in midfield but the Reds had the last word with Aiden scoring his first goal of the season. The Whites played Breakwater Reds and five seconds after kickoff the Reds took the lead. Captain Fletcher rallied his troops together and the Whites took control of the game. Zach was on the score sheet again with two more goals to add to his tally. Konner yet again took control of defence and had his ‘ they shall not pass head on’. Breakwater did not have a chance in midfield as Jayden tackled everything in sight and he capped off a good game with two goals as well. The Whites are looking a really good team now after a shakey start to the season. Well done boys. Under 7’s Red team vs Drysdale Wanderers Round 8 surfside Reds played Drysdale Wanderers, both teams played really well in the first half, the Reds couldn’t score and with Aiden and Gabe in defence the Wanderers had no chance. The second half was much better for the Reds, Max was outstanding in midfield and caused Drysdale a lot of problems. Will did well and scored his first goal of the season and Jack the British Bulldog scored another two goals to add to his goal tally. That’s eight wins out of eight for the Reds now, well done boys good stuff. Under 7’s SSW White team vs SSW under 7 blues team Sunshine, Janine’s half time snacks and lots of enthusiasm got the Whites over the Blues in a great inter-club today. Zachary was strong across the field and scored three goals. Connor showed great attacking and defensive skills, adding to his seasons scoring tally. Nicholas passed and tackled well and the Blues had trouble scoring due to Michael’s strong defensive work. The Blues put up a great fight - congratulations to Cathal on his fantastic goal. Monty and Morgan ran well all day, putting pressure on the Whites with their great skills. Sam and Thomas showed good ball control and looked dangerous in attack. U10 GIRLS Surfside Waves 12 - Barwon Heads Comets 1 We had a lovely sunny morning to enjoy our girls soccer this weekend. We played Barwon Heads and unfortunately they were no match for our little power houses. With Ashleigh kicking us off with a smashing first goal, we were storming ahead within minutes. Ella scored some awesome aerial goals, with Libby also scoring in both halves despite being in defence for the second half!
Surfside Waves: Girls under 14s and boys under 17s. Our dominance throughout this game gave us the opportunity to concentrate more on footwork and passing skills, with Audrey playing the role of sweeper superbly. Some awesome midfield play by both Bea and Zara was rewarded with goals for both girls. Jamison’s perseverance with her shooting also resulted in a fine goal in the second half. The only player not to get on the score sheet this weekend was our cartwheeling goalie Penny!! Under 10 girls: Surfside 2 - Kardinia 0 Due to their excellent performances to date, Surfside under 10 girls team were invited to play a game against one of the stronger Northern Geelong Hub teams. In this match they came up against a very well drilled team in Kardinia and the two teams were evenly matched making for a very exciting game. The difference between the teams being Surfside’s ability to make the most of the opportunities that came their way in an end-to-end match. Halfway through the first half Ashleigh rounded a number of Kardinia defenders to expertly slot home a goal from an acute angle. Undeterred Kardinia maintained their attacking pressure but first time goalkeeper Ella showed a breakout performance in goal with great reactions saving a number of shots from the opposition. Into the second half the game started to open up and Surfside made some excellent counter attacking maneuvers, eventually resulting with Penny unselfishly and deftly passing to Matilda who found the net with a powerful shot. Libby continued to provide excellent service and debutant Eva proved to be very handy in both defence and attack. Also in their last game for the team Bea and Jamison displayed their typical huge commitment and work rate and they will be sadly missed in matches to come. This match is the team’s eighth straight victory in a dominant season so far. U11 Blue Surfside Waves Blue Barwon White 1 Surfside started the game with only seven players and had six year old Jayden Pickett help the team out and also Audrey Greer from the Under 10 girls team. This didn’t stop Surfside from controlling the game and within a few minutes Audrey had scored her first goal. Great passing by the Waves saw Josh K score with a powerful shot into goals. Some great running by Thomas
Muir down the wing and crossing the ball saw Surfside score 2 more goals; 1 to Ciera and another to Josh K. Out of nowhere Barwon got a goal. Surfside were stringing passes all across the ground, Josh K was able to get onto some good passes and put another 2 goals into the back of the net. Ciera ran onto another loose ball and was able to score as well. Sam playing up front had some shots on goal but some great goalkeeping by Barwon kept the score at 7 -1 . Under 11 White Surfside Waves White 5 Breakwater Eagles 5 Will Lamb opened the scoring with a well struck shot after dribbling past a couple of defenders. Then Nicky playing up front rounded past a defender and slid the ball past the keeper. Great passing by Nicky and Josh to Bob, another goal to Surfside. Then a handball by defence caused a direct free kick which Breakwater was able to convert into a goal. Surfside fought back with a goal from Josh M. Surfside started the second half like the first with Thomas Muir scoring a great individual goal (first ever). Then the wheels fell off for Surfside. Breakwater had a few long powerful shots on goal which beat the defence and keeper. The pressure started to build and Surfside couldn’t stop the flow of goals. Jarvis was a rock in defence, Breakwater could sense that Surfside was getting tired and kept attacking. With six minutes to go the score was 5 -4. Surfside tried some moves to score another goal but were caught on a turnover and Breakwater were able to score the equaliser. Under 11 white Surfside Waves White 4 Surf Coast Yellow 0 Surfside did most of the early attacking which resulted in the first goal to Josh, after a nice run from Bob through the midfield and pass to Josh M. Surfcoast came back to do some good attacking and had three or four shots, but not score, thanks to great defence from Jarvis and Alex, and a couple of lovely saves from Sean. After some great attacking we got a second goal from Tom, from a nice forward move. Surfside did some early attacking and after a bit of pinball in the 10 yard box Alex got a kick out of the pack to score our third goal. It was all Yellow for most of the second half, who were unlucky not to score, however Tom
made some great saves, showing he can stop goals, as well as score them. Both Will and James were also strong in defence. Surfside then nearly scored on the counter attack after a speedy run from Aiden. Bob then got a well-earned free kick, after showing courage, and put the ball beautifully into the top corner of the onion bag to make it 4-nil. Surfside 1 vs Kardinia 5 The Blues were down a few players, so started with Teilan (Ciera’s little brother) playing up front with Dylan. Kardinia were attacking for most of the first half with Surfside unable to get any flow going from midfield into attack. Nicky and Haydn were trying hard to keep the attack at bay, a couple of great saves by Ciera kept the score nil all until a thunder stuck ball was able to find the top corner. When this happened Surfside dropped their heads and Kardinia took total control of the game. Ciera got lost in the goals and a soft goal resulted. Ciera, Joylon and Josh all had chances to score but they were just a little wide of the mark. Kardinia fought back to score another couple of goals due to some poor defensive clearances. Dylan was trying his best and pulled of some amazing saves but the weight of the attacks was too much. Alex came across town to play a second game and his added strength and speed gave Surfside another target up front. Some great passing from Rory to Josh to Alex to Ciera resulted in a well-deserved goal. Surfside keep attacking but couldn’t add another. Kardinia got a corner and Surfside was unluckily awarded a penalty against them. Kardinia scored from the spot. U13 BOYS Lara 2 Surfside Waves 4 Fraser received a ball and having some space hit a tremendous long range shot from nearly 25 metres and it went inside the net. A fantastic goal. Seconds later another long range shot, this time from James, who collected a loose ball saw us leading the game 2-0. A great goal. Max received a ball to his feet and ran towards the goal with skill and confidence and scored another great goal for our team. Lara scored two quick goals and we were on our back foot. But our team defended well, we stuck to our plan: ball to feet and creating spaces and we managed to have some chances to score another goal, which came right at the end of the game when Noah with his gifted left foot scored from a free kick from just outside the penalty box putting the points beyond Lara’s
reach. Under 13 Boys: SURFSIDE WAVES SC 3 BELLARINE SHARKS 1 In the eleventh minute Noah in our half of the field of play took the ball away from a Bellarine midfielder and he made a fantastic run overtaking Bellarine’s defence and scoring a great goal. Minute 20th Noah collected a loose ball in the midfield and again made a solo run with unstoppable speed and the ball under tight control on his feet and scored our second goal, which was almost a replica of his first. The 45th minute saw a great free kick from Wade, a perfect pass to Noah, who made a timely run overtaking the defence, kept the ball under control and scored his first hat trick of the season. In goal today Wade and Jasper took turns. Wade in the first half wasn’t busy at all. Jasper in the second half wore the goalkeeper’s jumper and in the dying seconds of the final part made a courageous and fantastic first instance safe but the ball managed to get into our net. U14 girls Surfside Waves 1 Surfcoast Blue 0 The Waves played host to previously unbeaten Surfcoast Blue at Shell Road. Despite the windy, chilly conditions the Waves were hot from the start showing great desperation and hunger for the ball putting the Surfcoast defence under pressure. The Waves were unable to capitalise on a number of chances having to wait until the 21st minute to take the lead with Tiani beating the keeper with a left foot shot. The second half was much the same with the Waves failing to put away four or five chances to increase the score. Surfcoast battled hard and created a couple of chances to level but the Waves defence held firm. Great result girls after a week off and limited training during the week. Keep up the good work. U14 Girls Surfside Waves 3 Surfcoast Yellow 0 The Waves travelled to Torquay to face Surfcoast Yellow and continued their great form from the previous week with a convincing victory. It is pleasing to see the girls improving each week and developing great team cohesion. Goals in the first half to Audrey and Lucy with Emma netting in the second. Thanks to Lily for volunteering to be GK in second half, allowing Madi to get some field time. Keep up the good work girls. Under 17 boys: Surfside Waves 6 Corio Bay 0 Great performance today from every single player resulted in a magnificent win. A display of quality football today. desire and teamwork. A 6-0 win against Corio Bay, who are above us on the ladder. Coach delighted with the hard work at training coming to fruition on game day. Scores were well spread throughout the game and across the team; the first an impressive strike from Isaiah Mujica, the second from Gerrard Hurley, the third a second for Isaiah Mujic followed by a precision free kick from skipper John Black, the fifth was an own goal and the final goal was a beatiful header from Robbie Black.
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Halfway ladder leaders OCEAN Grove under 16A team sits on top of the Division 2 ladder having lost just one (grading season) game with over half of the season gone. Recent wins over Geelong Amateur and Portarlington have them well placed to make a solid run at finals footy. Ocean Grove 17.12114 defeated Geelong Amateur 5.4-34 Ocean Grove expected a tough workout against the third placed Ammos and started the game with an intensity that surprised the visitors. Grubbers hit the ground running and had a goal on the board after two minutes courtesy of Flynn Kelly who marked strongly and played on. He added another before the quarter was out and his effort was matched by Harry Walker who snared two of his own. That was the catalyst for a six goal quarter for Ocean Grove and they never looked back. The Ammos tightened up after the first break and made things harder for Ocean Grove who remained resolute in their quest for victory. Luke Bastiaan was
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dominant across halfback and played a dual role of shutting down The Ammo’s key matchwinner and turning defence into attack. He also threw in the mark of the day for good measure. Ocean Grove added another four goals in the second quarter including a lovely running goal by Lachy “catch me if you can” Barber. Ocean Grove kept the foot on the pedal after the main break and played some great team footy sprinkled with some individual highlights. The backline saw a bit of action but not surprisingly Mad Mitch Lindkvist, Nasty Nic Giblin and Desperate Darcy Pearson were well prepared for
the task. Riley Featherby was as hard as a cat’s head around the packs and got plenty of the Sherri while Isaac Wilkins put in his bid for goal of the day with an inside out barrel from a tight angle. As the game went on, Ocean Grove’s link players were running like they had stolen the ball and they took control all over the ground. They eventually ran out convincing 80 point winners in a great team effort. Oh, and apparently Buddha kicked 4 goals. Goals: A. Wilkens 4, F. Kelly 3, B. Potter 2, I. Wilkins 2, H. Walker 2, B Gist 1, R. Featherby 1, L. Barber 1, S. Quigley 1 Best: L. Barber, N. Giblin, M. Lindkvist, B. Potter, R.
Featherby, S. Quigley Ocean Grove 15.8-98 defeated Portarlington 5.2-32 Ocean Grove were tested physically early against second placed Portarlington and after some first half uncertainty, they wrapped the game up after half time in a display full of composure and class. The match was tight early and while Ocean Grove was in front on the scoreboard, it was more through raw individual ability rather than application and team footy. Harry Walker, Ben Potter and Sam Quigley worked hard throughout the first half to help their side to a four goal lead at half-time.
At the main break, Coach Potter called for “we footy” not “me footy” and his charges responded accordingly. Lead by young guns Byron Taylor and Darcy Pearson, The Grubbers put their heads over the ball and withstood everything that Portarlington threw at them in the second half. Ned Thorley shouldered most of the ruck work while Luke Bastiaan and Nic Giblin controlled any backline issues that sprung up. There was plenty of forwards getting on the score card but if goal assists were registered, Kyle Ewart would have lead the pack. His classy exploits across the forward line engineered many of his team’s goals. Flynn Kelly was the main recipient of his handy work and finished the game with six big ones. After being challenged early, a ten goal win was a just reward for effort for this talented team. Goals: F. Kelly 6, B.Taylor 2, J. Teague 2, A. Wilkens 2, N. Thorley 1, D. Pearson 1, B. Potter 1 Best: K. Ewart, B. Taylor, D. Pearson, F. Kelly, N. Giblin, N. Thorley
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Left: D grade, above B grade and right D grade.
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A fortnight of mixed results Ocean Grove v Drysdale D Grade - Ocean Grove 27 vs Drysdale 18 Best Players: E Mooney, C Slevin, A Douglass Ocean Grove are starting to reap benefits here with Drysdale showing terrific strength but D grade girls just kept coming. Cath and Annie were a formidable combination scoring at every opportunity. Kylie made herself available contributing to several turnovers with Emma playing an outstanding game in the centre helping the girls to victory. C Grade - Ocean Grove 26 vs Drysdale 15 Best Players: C Nash, S Degenaro, T Splatt The pressure was on as soon as the whistle
blew and was relentless throughout. Caily and Famie were making it look easy in the scoring circle with Sarah and Tamara providing great defensive pressure in the Drysdale ring stopping their scoring ability. Great last quarter cemented their victory, a well earned win for C Grade. B Grade - Ocean Grove 46 vs Drysdale 37 Best Players: Z Woolnough, G Scott, K McIntosh A close, fast, competitive game from Grove with every player playing their part and contributing to the win – plenty of talk all over the court and four quarters played. Defence end saw Zoe, Lauren & Kelly standing tall and
Gen weaving through the centre. A Grade - Ocean Grove 44 vs Drysdale 41 Best Players: S Breed, K Ollis, M Sanders Another close game for A grade with Drysdale throwing everything at them but the girls staying on track and consolidating to take the 4 points. Plenty of strong leads through the centre by Sarah with Kelsey, Michelle and Allison holding firm in the defensive end. Plenty more action needed with some tough games in the weeks to come. Ocean Grove v Modewarre D Grade - Ocean Grove 16 vs Modewarre 22 Best Players: R Mayor, E Mooney, E Mercer
Ocean Grove took a while to find their groove but picked up after half time, classy play through the centre court but no chocolates today for D grade. C Grade - Ocean Grove 26 vs Modewarre 20 Best Players: P Birch, K Sykes, A Binns C grade had a close game with Modda, some clever defence and centre court pressure being applied and coming away with the win, well done. B Grade - Ocean Grove 38 vs Modewarre 52 Best Players: B Sykes, M Goodger, L Ollis A slow start was costly for B grade. Some speedy centre play and clever goaling tried to stop Modda’s goal flow
unfortunately to no avail. A Grade - Ocean Grove 43 vs Modewarre 52 Best Players: M Sanders, T Birch, S Breed Tight defence was a key to this game with multiple turnovers and persistent pressure from the Modda team, unfortunately no four points today for the Grove. •Social – A fantastic night had by all at the High Society night recently – great venue, fantastic food and sizzling band had the guests eating well, dancing and there was even some hard rock singing from a couple our netballers you go girls! Big thank-you to Kelly, Jaimie and Caily for organising a super night.
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Skills shining through Under 13 division 1.
Ocean Grove Under 13 division 1. Kardinia Park Friday June 14 U11’s – They had some tough competition this week and the girls came out and played their finest netball ability. U13-3’s - Ocean Grove 2 vs Leopold 28 Best Players: T Jeffrey, A Northam, M Taylor U13-4’s – Ocean Grove 24 vs Torquay 12 Best Players: K Hart, J Smith, B Sacchetta U13-5’s - Ocean Grove 8 vs Newtown 12 Best Players: C Townson, S Chanter, M Stapleton U15-3’s - Ocean Grove 26 vs St Marys 12 Best Players: G Sager, T Stapleton, S Beale U15-4’s - Ocean Grove 13 vs Queenscliff 10 Best Players: H Simpson, H McDonald U17-3’s - Ocean Grove 16 vs South Barwon 18 Best Players: O Duhamel, C Garrard, M Dodd All Abilities – Played a tough game also and showed some quality netball talents, well done by all the team. Saturday June 5 Drysdale Travelling down the road to Drysdale for the usual challenging games and the winter sun shone brightly for the afternoon
matches. Under 11’s – Coach Katie is proud of the girls listening and trying hard with their new netball skills. U13-1’s - Ocean Grove 31 vs Drysdale 8 Best Players: E Mullaly, B Viligante, I Hackett U13-2’s - Ocean Grove 33 vs Drysdale 4 Best Players: G Bell, P Drinkwater, M Crothers U15-1’s - Ocean Grove 22 vs Drysdale 21 Best Players: E Moroney, B Walder, T Payne This game had it all, thrills and spills! A close tight encounter saw the girls having to deal with some player changes and Drysdale pressure, great intercepts, composed goaling and tense defence saw the girls scrap over the line – great comeback. U15-2’s - Ocean Grove 40 vs Drysdale 22 Best Players: B King, M Giblin, G Holloway U17-1’s - Ocean Grove 36 vs Drysdale 29 Best Players: M Badrock, C Praud, A Gibbs U17-2’s - Ocean Grove 39 vs Drysdale 13 Best Players: M Hodgson, G Gant, J Sutton U19’s - Ocean Grove 14 vs Drysdale 38 Best Players: L Barber, E Bolton, B O’Callaghan
Ocean Grove under 15 division 2.
Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY Kardinia Park Friday June 21 U11’s – Great game from the girls on a clear chilly winter night, keep training hard U13-3’s - Ocean Grove 6 vs South Barwon 25 Best Players: M Mills, M Taylor, A Northam U13-4’s - Ocean Grove 8 vs Bell Park 23 Best Players: N Page, M Smith, E Gross U13-5’s – Ocean Grove 11 Torquay 18 vs Best Players: E McGurk, R Connell, E Wilson U15-3’s - Ocean Grove 19 vs St Marys 11 Best Players: N Page, M Winter, I Bosch U15-4’s - Ocean Grove 14 vs St Josephs 12 Best Players: M Dodds, S Duckett, H McDonald U17-3’s - Ocean Grove 24 vs Bell Park 15 Best Players: M Moroney, E Trower, K Whyte All Abilities - Ocean Grove 12 vs South Barwon 4 Full Team effort with some thrills and spills Saturday June 22 Modewarre The sun shone brightly on the crisp Winters day at Shell Reserve where we welcomed Modewarre to our new courts.
Ocean Grove under 11.
Under 17s division 1 versus Modewarre. Under 11’s – Wow these girls are having a ball playing netball, great game today U13-1’s - Ocean Grove 31 vs Modewarre 5 Best Players: M Carr, E Mullaly, L Praud U15-1’s - Ocean Grove 42 vs Modewarre 3 Best Players: K Peatling, A Badrock, S Gravener U15-2’s - Ocean Grove
35 vs Modewarre 1 Best Players: S Page, E Walker, B King U17-1’s - Ocean Grove 57 vs Modewarre 11 Best Players: M Goodger, C Praud, D Neal U19’s - Ocean Grove 23 vs Modewarre 30 Best Players: E Bolton, B England, B O’Callaghan
Ocean Grove under 17 division 1.
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grubbers footy
Grubbers slump to sixth defeat
MARK HEENAN
OCEAN Grove captain Liam Rock said his players should take full responsibility after the Grubbers slumped to their sixth defeat in 2013 against Drysdale on June 15. Rock said the onus should be on the entire playing group, not first year Ocean Grove playing coach Shane Jack, following the Grubbers’ indifferent 4-6 record after ten rounds. Ocean Grove were without Jack (knee) and playing assistant coach Rowan O’Callaghan (calf) who both pulled out before the match in their side’s 27-point loss to Drysdale at Drysdale Recreation Reserve. Final scores were Drysdale 17.9.111 to Ocean Grove 12.12.84. Rock, who spoke openly to the Voice after the Drysdale loss, says the players need to improve their on-going commitment to train twice a week. “It starts from the players and goes right through, if we make a stand and it filters through the whole club,” Rock told the Voice. “The onus is on the players, not the coach. “Obviously the little
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things need to pick up, like training wise, not getting everyone there two nights of the week, that needs to start getting better. “Just the little things like bonding a bit more.” He said the players still need need to overcome their ‘mental lapses’ during games and ‘fitness fatigue’ to finish games off well in the final quarters. “We were in a winning position at three quartertime and it has come down to being mental fatigue,” Rock said. “It could be a little bit more fitness. “This year we are starting better but dying after half time – it is one of those things. If it keeps happening, there is obviously a problem somewhere.” The loss was made harder for the Grubbers after star ruckman and BFL Interleague representative Brayden Sneddon left the ground with a serious ankle injury in the second half, forcing key tall Harrison Foott to play a makeshift role in the ruck. Sneddon, who suffered damage to his ankle liagments, is expected to miss the next six weeks of football. “Having to take Foott out
of his position at (centre half-forward) to go into the ruck an Sneddon has been great all year – so that obviously hurt us,” Rock said. Scores were level at three-quarter time between Drysdale and Ocean Grove, before the home side ran away with a comfortable win in the final quarter. Drysdale’s midfielders got on top in the final term and the Hawks kicked five goals compared to Grove’s one major in the fourth quarter. Ocean Grove BFL reserves leading goalkicker Daniel Freeman booted four majors in his first senior match outing for the Grubbers in 2013, while fellow Grubber goal sneak Travis Gavin kicked three goals.
FINAL SCORES
DRYSDALE 17.9-111 DEFEATED OCEAN GROVE 12.12-84 Goal Kickers: D. Freeman 4, T. Gavin 3, B. Ricardo , K. Williams , D. West , B. Sneddon, J. Rawlings Best Players: B. Weadon, M. Laidler, B. Ricardo, L. Rock, T. Doherty, S. Rankin
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Aiming for Ammos scalp MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove faces a major season defining task when they confront leading BFL finals contenders Geelong Amateur on their home turf on Saturday. The chance for the Grubbers to go into the mid-season break on July 6 with a 6-6 record is a great lure for Ocean Grove playing coach Shane Jack’s team to launch an assault on the BFL finals. “It is a massive game coming into Geelong Amateur, who knows we keep winning and we stay in the finals’ hunt,” Jack told the Voice. The sixth-placed Grubbers are 5-6 after 11 rounds following their 93-point demolition job over Modewarre on Saturday June 22 at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve. Ocean Grove are still 10 points adrift of nearest BFL rival and fifth-placed Barwon Heads who have seven wins, three losses and one draw. Final scores were Ocean Grove 30.12.192 to Modewarre 15.9.99. Jack delivered an old fashioned ‘quarter-time spray’ that clicked the Grubbers into gear against
Ben Ricardo fights his way through the pack against Modewarre. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
Modewarre in the second quarter, with the home side not looking back. Modewarre led by three goals early in the second quarter, before Ocean Grove turned the game on its head and outscored the visitors nine goals to three majors in the second term. In fact after quarter time, the home side booted a staggering 25 goals compared to Modewarre’s nine majors in a high scoring game. The normally measured Jack stood by his ferocious attack on the Grubbers’ players at the quarter-time break. “I gave them a spray at
quarter-time and it was deserved and we just didn’t do the right things,” Jack said. “It was just our mentality and I said before the game I looked at the ladder ‘we have scored the most points this year and we had been scored against the sixth most in the competition’. “Modewarre come out and kicked 6.3 in the first quarter and we set ourselves (for the opposition) to kick three goals and it was just unacceptable and we keep setting these targets and we haven’t hit them and the players deserved a spray.
“It came down to the midfield who were doing what they wanted and our backs I didn’t think killed the ball. “Then after that we stuck to that challenge and we nailed it in the second, third and fourth quarters.” The game was yet another goal fest for leading Grubber sharpshooters Jack and Travis Gavin who booted 10 and nine goals respectively for the match. Gavin and Jack have combined for 82 goals this season, with both players booting 41 goals individually. For several games Ocean Grove has been the
highest scoring team in the competition with a total of 1428 points scored in 11 matches, while Barwon Heads is next best on 1414 points. “It is a pretty dangerous forward line once we get going, we get a good mix with Harrison Foott up there, myself, Travis Gavin, Ben Ricardo and Josh Milnes,” Jack said. “The opposition can’t just try and pinpoint two of us.” The Grubbers went into the game with a youthful line-up with rising youngsters Jess Rapa, Dylan West and Sean Britt competing well in the win after the unavailability of experienced quartet Rowan O’Callaghan, Mark Laidler, Tom Roberts and Luke Sinnott. Key recruit Bryn Weadon remains an unlikely starter for the Amateur clash after he twinged his hamstring against the Warriors, while former AFL Cats star Max Rooke, who played in the corresponding game against Modewarre in round two, won’t play again this season with an injured knee. Ocean Grove’s senior game against Geelong Amateur starts at 2.10pm at Queens Park on Saturday.
Brothers in arms for the reserves
Aaron, James and Camerson Habgood played alongside each other in Grove’s win over Modewarre on Saturday.
THE three Habgood brothers played a vital role in Ocean Grove’s seven-point reserves grade win over Modewarre on Saturday. Aaron Habgood playing only his second match for the seconds’ grade this season was joined by his fellow two brothers James and Cameron. The Under strength Grubbers were forced to play some eligible Under 18 players to make up the short numbers. Final scores were Ocean Grove 10.11.71 to Modewarre 9.10.64. Grubber James Stapleton booted four majors in the win and increased his season goal tally to 19, while teammate Ruben Vesikuru chipped in with three goals. After 11 rounds, Ocean Grove sit in third position with seven wins and four losses.
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GROVE BOYS A WINNING COMBO
Grove head for Queens Park showdown A RESURGENT Ocean Grove netball club travels to a struggling Geelong Amateurs side this weekend hoping to secure points and firm up their finals credentials. The side has won six and lost five so far this season. Netball reports pages 44-45. Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY
TWO Ocean Grove teenage footballers have been selected to represent Victoria Country AFL. Tyler Erard and Alex Witherden both from Ocean Grove will be heading to Darwin to represent the State at a football carnival between August 10 and 18. Both boys joined Ocean Grove Auskick at the age of 5 with Tyler attending Surfside Primary and Alex at Ocean Grove Primary. But they became mates through the footy and that has lasted more than ten years. Tyler and Alex joined Barwon Heads Football Club at eight - playing under 10’s and stayed there for four years until Alex decided to join St Joseph’s Football Club as he was going to be attending Geelong College for year 7. Tyler stayed at Barwon Heads for U14’s for the first year and Alex was at St Joseph’s. The boys missed playing alongside each other and by the second year of U14’s Tyler decided to join his mate Alex at St Joseph’s. That’s where the winning streak started again, when the boys
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played together they didn’t lose. Now both boys first year in U16’s have continued this winning streak. Winning the U14’s Div 1 Grand Final. In fact the boys have never lost while being on the same team since U12’s at Barwon Heads. Now both boys have represented Geelong Interleague and also Geelong Falcons. In 2012 Geelong Falcons lost three out of four games. In 2013 both boys played, winning every game and taking out the Grand Final. Alex was co-captain and Tyler was lead goal kicker for the V-line cup series and won Runner-ups for Geelong Falcons missing out by one vote. They have also played basketball together as young boys and won State Finals for Ocean Grove Primary when they were in Grade 6. Tyler continued playing basketball for Bellarine Basketball as a representative player. He now plays U16’s for the Geelong Supercats for the Victorian Championship.