June 27-July 10, 2012
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JACOB’S ON THE LADDER
WORLD RANKING MIKE ON MEND AFTER MAULING
Young Grove star Jacob Grills proved he has the character as well as the talent when he was interviewed by the bowling club’s Mike Lewis at last week’s Lions Club meeting.
LOCAL home designer Michael Higgins is on the mend after a shark took a bite of his foot while surfing down the coast. Full exclusive story page 3.
RISING Ocean Grove professional tennis star Jacob Grills received the ideal birthday gift last week, hearing news he had earned his first ATP Tour ranking point, writes Mark Heenan. Jacob, who turned 17 on June 18, claimed his first ranking point at a professional F2 Futures event at Maribor in Slovenia after defeating Finland’s Juho Paukku 6-2, 6-2 on June 4. The promising teenager who played in this year’s Junior Australian Open doubles event at Melbourne, now has a singles ranking of 1511 in the world. It was a big win for Jacob, who had to qualify for the Futures event, to defeat a
player ranked 827 places above him on the ATP tour rankings and nearly nine years his senior. “For sure, I really enjoyed last week when I found out I got a professional ranking point,” Jacob told the Ocean Grove Voice. “It took a lot of hard work, not to just play well overseas but to have the support of my family and Tennis Australia help fund the trip.” The last two months has been a dream come true for the youngster after playing in a series of satellite tennis events on clay courts across Europe. Continued on page 3.
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Jacob Grills in action at last year’s Optus 16’s Australian Championships. Picture Tennis Australia.
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Landscape and playground plan A JOINT project between the City of Greater Geelong and developers will soon see major landscaping and playground works commence in Kingston Park. Kingston Ocean Grove’s Communication Manager Allason Lynch said while the wait for facilities had been a long one it would be worth it upon completion. “The $500,000 project will feature both junior and senior play spaces as well as a mini amphitheater and shaded areas including
picnic tables and seating,” she said. “The playground brings community together and makes a living environment a community environment, that’s the key part for Kingston.” Allason said there will be some interruption to use of the areas around the lake during the works, but residents will be kept updated. “We will be keeping residents up to date via facebook and know the patience of residents will
be well rewarded with the new facilities,” she said. “Completion is scheduled for the Christmas of this year and we will be celebrating appropriately.” Locals are encouraged to keep an eye out for a ‘Name the Playground’ competition coming up over the next few weeks. “Share this with friends and family so they don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this exciting project,” said Allason.
Pictured above and left: playground and landscape works planned for Kingston Park.
Spate of car accidents
EMERGENCY services had a busy shift on Sunday night last week, dealing with two car accidents in Ocean Grove. Fortunately no one was seriously injured in the accidents that happened at about 7.30pm. In one incident at the junction of Eggleston Street and the Parade a Toyota 4-wheel drive ended up on its side on the nature strip after it was in collision with a ute. A 30-year-old Grove man has since been fined for failing to give way at the stop sign. In a separate accident two cars were involved in an accident between Shell Road and Kingston Estate.
CFA and police on the scene of the accident on the Parade.
Bairnsdale Ulcer strikes again
Nic Stephens.
CASES of Bairnsdale ulcers continue to increase with the latest casualty being Ocean Grove’s Nic Stephens, writes Jessica Grace. The flesh-eating bacteria destroys skin cells, small blood vessels and fat which leads to ulceration and skin loss. “They have no idea how it starts but they don’t think it’s contagious,” Nic said. The 22-year-old’s ordeal began after he was hospitalised with a swollen foot. “I went into hospital about eight weeks ago and they
originally thought it was cellulitis (an inflammation causing bacteria),” he said. “About two or three weeks ago scabs started forming on the top of my foot and slowly it broke down into a big sort of ulcer.” Nic said whilst he had a mozzie bite on his ankle he believes it may have been contracted via dirt. “Researches are now saying that it could be in the dirt and I was working as a labourer digging lots of holes in Drysdale,” he said. “There was constantly dirt in my sock so I’m
figuring it’s gone in through a small cut I had on my foot, it’s healed over and then this all happened.” Nic is unsure of how long his recovery will take. “I’ve heard it can take months, even up to a year. No one really knows, that’s the bad things about it, it just takes it’s time,” he said. “I’m on two sets of antibiotics, no drinking alcohol or anything like that. I’ve been on them three and a half weeks. “They trial them for six before they look at whether surgery is an option.”
Practice Nurse Fiona Reed of Epic Health said that there were definitely more cases being reported. “I’ve heard from fellow district nurses that there are quite a few numbers of cases coming out of Point Lonsdale,” she said. Apart from taking antibiotics daily and changing his dressings several times a week Nic said there is not much more he can do for now. “Everyone knows I’m in the right hands; it’s just a waiting game now,” he said.
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Another 20 cars fleeced ANOTHER spate of car thefts has Bellarine Police urging victims to come forward and for people to lock their cars. Police say 20 cars were broken into around the Kingston Estate area on June 11. Police have recovered iPods, watches, coins and electrical equipment and are asking for victims to
come forward. Senior Constable Mark Lewry said they were alerted after a woman alleged to have seen two people approach her car around 3am. Snr Const Lewry said a pair appeared to try the car doors and then move onto the next house. Police said car thefts have been an ongoing problem
for the Bellarine area. “Over the past 12 months there’ve actually been a heap of people doing it,” he said. “It’s just like a big shopping spree, they basically just go in and out of unlocked cars all night and grab a handful of change or any money or anything electrical.” Snr Cons Lawry said thieves have been targeting
the Bellarine area. Snr Cons Lewry said it was important that the community report any thefts to ensure that the legal process can be carried out. • A 16 year old Ocean Grove male and a 16 year old female from Corio have been charged with theft from vehicles and will appear in court on July 12.
‘Paying surf tax’ OCEAN Grove shark bite victim Mike Higgins considers himself fortunate despite the damage done by the sharp toothed creature. The local building designer was surfing with two mates near Port Campbell on the Tuesday morning after the long weekend when the four to five foot grey suited predator crept up and locked onto his foot. “The shark brushed both me and my mate and then in a matter of seconds it was on my foot,” he said. “It all happened in a matter of seconds. “I sort of felt something on my foot and looked down and saw a shark with my foot in its mouth. “I gave it a bit of a nudge with my foot and it let go, released my foot and then we did a fair quick paddle back to the beach.” The group, Mike and his mates Lee and ‘Boots’, were surfing about 100metres off the beach at 10am in the morning when the incident happened. When they got back to the beach Mike used his leg rope as a torneque and then they marched a couple of hundred metres up to the car park. One of his mates then drove him to Timboon Hospital about half an hour away. Once stabilised Mike was then transferred by ambulance to Geelong Hospital. He was discharged but returned to the hospital to have surgery on his tendons. Apart from three months of immobilsation, Mike has also been forced
to cancel an Indo’ trip planned for the school holidays. But he’s still pretty upbeat, saying he will enrol at Ocean View Health Club to keep his fitness up. “I’m back at work, trying to keep ticking along. “I’ve got probably a threeand-a-half inch gash on the top of my foot and some smaller cuts on the underneath. But its more the tendon issue that’s going to take time to heal than the actual wound.” After chatting with local fishermen, Mike believes he was probably bitten by a seven-gill shark and that it was more out of curiosity than malice. “I think it was more of an inquisitive feel and then it spat me out and let me go,” he said. “It was having a taste rather than attacking. “I was unlucky I got bitten but I am lucky with the outcome. I think the odds of it happening again are pretty low. “I have spent a fair of time in the water, 25-30 years, I’m a pretty dedicated surfer. I just look at it, oh well, I’m paying a bit of surf tax.” Mike added that the nursing staff were “sensational”.
Mike’s shark bitten foot.
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Brigade call outs OCEAN Grove CFA responded to more than 14 incidents in the last fortnight. As well as one of the car accidents reported on page 2, the brigade attended a reported gas leak in Dare Street, a waste fire in Parkview Avenue, arcing electrical equipment in Watkin Close, and an alarm activated by steam on Tareeda Way in Ocean Grove. They were also called to support other brigades in Clifton Springs, Queenscliff and Portarlington.
Dave’s got it covered
Mike Higgins, back at work after his shark enounter. The keen surfer will be out of the water for three months and has to keep his foot imobilised so that the tendons will repair after surgery for a shark bite near Port Campbell.
The Yellow Pages will have a familiar face after choosing Ocean Grove’s Dave Renton for the cover. Print and Usage Product Manager Sarah Simpson said they selected Dave because he fitted the ‘Helping hand the Aussie way’ theme the best. Sarah said that Dave was nominated for the cover by fellow members of the community for his role in setting up the Disabled Surfers Association in Victoria. “The community nominates individuals they believe fits the criteria and we received thousands of nominations nationally,” she said.
Jacob’s on the ladder
Likely culprit: Seven-gill shark.
Continued from page 1. Jacob played in Germany, Austria, Italy, Belgium and Slovenia over a sevenweek period. Jacob, who is sponsored by Club Grove, is coached by former Australian Davis Cup player Wayne Arthurs.
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More than 200 people attended John Minotti’s final service at St Peter’s Church on Sunday.
Jovial John farewells flock ANGLICAN minister John Minotti has hung up his robes sixteen years after joining the Ocean Grove and Barwon Head’s parish. John said the move would be good for the St Peter’s and All Saints’ churches. “It is time for the parish to have a change, with some fresh ideas,” he said. “I’m also looking for the opportunity to slow down a little and spend more time with family.” After residing in the Vicarage in ‘old’ Ocean Grove John said he and wife Gayee were looking
By JESSICA GRACE forward to moving into their new home in the Parks Estate. “We couldn’t imagine living anywhere other than beside the sea and on the Bellarine Peninsula,” he said. John said he will miss the interaction with the people of the parish the most. “It is an amazing privilege to be able to share in all the major events in people’s lives, from births to death
and everything in between including baptisms, weddings and other family celebrations,” he said. Wife Gayee said his final service on Sunday held mixed emotions for the pair. “There’s very mixed feelings because it’s kind of like leaving this lovely family of church people,” she said. “It’s a difficult time, I guess, but there’s a future ahead so we have to look at that.” John said there are so many wonderful things to do in
the Ocean Grove area and so many groups to be part of that it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger things in life. “It’s good to stop every so often and ask ourselves what is the purpose of life? Where is my life going? Am I making a contribution to the community beyond having a good time for myself?” he said. “Where does God fit into my life? The churches in Ocean Grove are here to help people work through those questions and find meaning and purpose in their lives.”
After a knee replacement in 2011 there is one more thing John is looking forward to now he has more time. “I’m looking forward to trying to play golf again,” he said. John is also known for his humourous (he admits borrowed) announcements displayed on the church tower. His “Will the person praying for rain please stop”, during the floods a couple of winters ago, made national news headlines.
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IT’S certainly been an interesting 18 months in the Ocean Grove Real Estate market. My own personal interpretation of what the market is doing, has done and is about to do waivers from week to week. This interpretation doesn’t depend on the weather, or whether there’s a cold going around or if the Cats or the Grubbers are winning. I’m not even convinced that it has a huge amount to do with interest rates, the Greek economy, or the latest political scandal (that’s Julias’ problem!). My interpretation of what is going on with the market right now is based on the number of houses that are being listed for sale, what price they are being listed at, what buyers are offering
and at what levels deals are being done! If you have attended any of our auctions over recent weeks you will attest to the fact there have been a number of well priced properties that failed to attract a bid under auction conditions. You will also notice a number of “well priced” properties remain un–sold for a number of weeks and months - Why? In my view the buyers are there and they genuinely want to buy, although the banks are not being as buyer friendly as they once were, but the buyers are waiting. See, I had been thinking this was due to a lack of buyer confidence caused in part by the above economic factors and whatever else; it’s the catch cry of
economic commentators! But on reflection I think that it’s buyer “over– confidence” that’s stalling the market. It’s feedback like “we’ll wait and see what happens” or “we want a bargain” even when they are looking one in the doorbell! Or “we’ll wait till the market comes down”, that reduces turnover. On the flip side, when the
market is booming, when we hear “we don’t want to miss out” or “will they sell before Auction”, they really don’t want to miss out. So from week to week we are buoyed by renewed buyer interest resulting in offers and sales. News of high priced property and properties being sold after long periods of time lifts the spirits. But Market in general consists of offer after offer coming in well under the already discounted price. These offers do not result in sales because we are not in a depression or even recession, vendors are rarely under excessive pressure to sell – mind you most are pretty keen to move (it’s not a heap fun having your house on the market). It seems to me that
when the so called “lack of confidence” subsides and the prices start to climb again (which, undoubtedly, will lead to interest rates climbing again) it’s the tough, over–confident buyers that will be left behind saying “should have bought one then” or “could have bought that for much less then” or worse “I wish I bought that then”. We were selling blocks in The Parks estate for $25 grand and properties on the Terrace with Ocean views for $219,000 when I started selling Real Estate, only 15 years ago. We will be thinking of a Unit at $385,000 or a new house for $495,000 in similar terms in the years to come, maybe in the months to come. Hugh McEwan. Hayden Real Estate
State view - Lisa Neville MP Queen’s Birthday Honours Congratulations to Derrick Humphrey of Ocean Grove on being awarded the Order of Australia medal in the Queen’s Birthday 2012 Honours for services to music and the community. The OAM recognises Derrick’s significant contribution to making and sharing music over many years, both here and in the U.K., and to his involvement and contribution more broadly in community organisations. The Queen’s Birthday Honours acknowledge citizens whose achievements and contribution to our society have been outstanding, and his award is thoroughly
deserved. Bellarine fire brigades Congratulations to the Bellarine Fire Brigades group who are celebrating their 50th anniversary this month along with the launch of the book ‘All Fired Up’ about the history of the group. I was pleased to attend the celebration dinner and have the opportunity to acknowledge the great work that our local CFA volunteers do each year to keep our community safe. Bellarine Police It has been brought to my attention that there are concerns about staffing of police stations on the Bellarine. Firstly, that Bellarine police members may be rostered to work in
Geelong and Corio to meet staffing shortfalls and secondly that extra police may not be rostered on at coastal stations during the summer holiday period. These issues are very concerning and I have recently raised the issue in Parliament, calling on the Minister to ensure that Bellarine stations at Queenscliff, Portarlington, Drysdale and Ocean Grove are adequately staffed and that coastal stations continue to have additional police over the summer period to meet demand in these very busy holiday regions. TAFE funding As the Member for Bellarine, I am very concerned about the State Government’s decision
to make substantial funding cuts to TAFE, particularly in this time of unemployment and job losses. As I understand it, the Gordon Institute of TAFE are facing a cut of about $14 million next year. The 20% funding cut will see some courses go all together and many others facing large increases in fees that would need to be paid by students. Further details of the impact on the courses and staffing at the Gordon TAFE will be decided soon. I have raised some of these concerns on three occasions now in Parliament. I, and the whole Labor Opposition, intend to continue to raise these issues and to
fight to have this decision overturned. In fact it will be one of the key issues that we are committed to pushing for over coming months. I encourage people who have concerns about this to email me at lisa.neville@ parliament.vic.gov.au, but also the Premier the Hon Ted Baillieu MP ted. baillieu@parliament.vic. gov.au and the Minister for Higher Education the Hon Peter Hall MP peter.hall@ parliament.vic.gov.au. 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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Ylva and Voice on world tour
Tea at the Collishaws helped raise $700 for cancer research.
Tea-riffic AUSTRALIA’S Biggest Morning Tea continued in Ocean Grove with mother and daughter Debbie and Liana Collishaw raising $700. Liana said a lot of effort had gone into the afternoon where guests sampled handmade cakes, scones and sandwiches. “We’ve been baking and freezing for about two weeks,” Liana said. The only near baking disaster according to Liana
was her mum’s. “Have you tried her macaroons?” The duo previously hosted a breakfast for breast cancer but felt that because of current circumstances they could do more. “Pretty much because we’ve had family and close friends with cancer we wanted to raise money and awareness,” Liana said. For Debbie fundraising for the cancer council was the most important part.
“It’s important to raise money for research and hopefully one day they can find a cure for this revolting disease,” she said. Guest Alysia Calder said it was a wonderful afternoon. “It’s a great way to raise money for such a good cause, in a comfortable environment amongst friends,” she said. The Collishaw’s have now raised $1200 to help the fight against cancer.
Ylva Hargreaves and the Voice at Niagara Falls.
Ylva and the Voice in India.
Ylva and the Voice in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Exercise the key for Jen JEN Van Ingen’s body transformation is proof to the old adage that exercise and healthy eating is the key. In a world where endless fads and quick fixes confuse ones approach to a healthy lifestyle, the Ocean Grover explained how she lost 29 kilos. “I was 104 kilograms, a size 18 and at the time, I actually didn’t think I was that unhealthy,” she said. “I honestly just didn’t think that I was as big as I was. I chose not to think about it.” Jen was unable to fit into certain dress styles and began avoiding training because of fitness. “I was too comfortable with myself for too long. Netball was my real motivation, seeing everyone around me being healthier and fitter was the push that I needed,” she said. “Having skipped training sessions because I didn’t feel I was physically capable made me realise I was probably not in the best shape.” The transformation began when Jen introduced
By JESSICA GRACE exercise into her life. “I never used to exercise, so actually getting out and doing something was very hard for me,” she said. “To begin with my goals weren’t so much about weight loss, but rather fitness and exercise achievements “My first goal was to complete a run around the block, my second goal was to complete the 5km Fun Run in Lara and one of my major ongoing goals has been to improve my fitness and capabilities for netball.” Jen said in order to achieve her goals she had to implement a new lifestyle. “I made a time for it. 8pm Monday to Friday was gym time – no excuses. It became part of my schedule that I organised my life around,” she said. “I made time to prepare food in bulk, so that there was and are no excuses.” In the end Jen said success comes down to how badly you want it. “You have to truly want
Jen Van Ingen, before ... and after. All thanks to exercise.
to do it. You have to understand that there is no quick solution – it really is a lifestyle change. You can’t do it unless you are ready and committed, no one else can push you to change your life,” she said. “The main thing that I did and continue to do is change my lifestyle habits with friends. Whilst we
still enjoy our nights out or our dinners and drinks, we now go rock climbing, or for a hit of tennis. We schedule gym sessions as a catch up, and encourage each other to be the healthiest that we can be.” Jen’s advice to other Ocean Grover’s struggling to shift weight or to get healthy?
“Nothing is hopeless, get up and go for a walk, make it work around your lifestyle. Start little and work your way up. It’s not about being the healthiest and fittest person alive; it’s about making the best possible decisions for you at the time,” she said. Current weight: 75kg Dress size: 12
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Ken McAllister, Su Tayler and Graeme MacDonald, authors of Bellarine Fire Brigades Group 73 “All Fired Up” 1962-2012.
Book recalls 50 years OCEAN Grove firefighters have joined with their Bellarine Group colleagues to celebrate their 50th anniversary. The Bellarine Fire Brigades Group 73 held a reunion to celebrate the anniversary in Queenscliff on Saturday night. A highlight of the evening was the launch of a book of the Group’s 50 year history. The book titled Bellarine Fire Brigades Group 73 “All Fired Up” 1962-2012, was written and put together by Ken McAllister and Graeme MacDonald, both Life Members and former Group Officers, along with Ocean Grove Brigade Volunteer, Su Tayler. Ken McAllister is a foundation member and contributed to the Group for over 30 years and Graeme MacDonald is still a Deputy Group Officer and has also contributed for over 30 years as an Officer of the Group. Graeme’s father, Bob was a Foundation Group Delegate.
The book includes more than 180 photographs and 123 pages of history, photographs, documents and newspaper articles. The book explains that the first chairman of the group was the late Percy Mitchell, from Ocean Grove Fire Brigade. The original secretary, Gil McKeown, was also from Ocean Grove. Group Manager John Wynn, 1st Lieutenant at Ocean Grove, praised the authors of the book. “How fortuitous to have a volunteer like Su and the enthusiasm she has shown. “It would not have happened without the skills and tenacity that she has shown. “Su has been working with Ken and Graeme to create something that is unique. It is a record to some extent of all the individual nine brigades that have been involved.” The Bellarine Fire Brigades Group is one of the oldest CFA Groups and is led by Volunteer CFA
Brigade Members from the nine Brigades who make up the Group. The Group’s role is to serve the community by protecting life and property from the threat of fire or other emergency and coordinate activities of Brigades that are members of the Group. The Group has led its local Brigade volunteers at almost every significant bushfire since its formation. The Group was established at a meeting on the 27th of June 1962. The nine CFA Brigades involved are: Barwon Heads, Drysdale, Leopold, Mannerim, Ocean Grove, Portarlington, Queenscliff, St Leonards and Wallington. In the forward to the book CFA Chief Officer Euan Ferguson said: “On reading this wonderful record of fifty years of diligent service to the community, one is struck by the degree of commitment and professionalism associated with the Group and its member Brigades.”
Percy Mitchell was the first Bellarine Group chairman.
Gil McKeown was the Bellarine Group’s first secretary.
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Violin buskers - Neve O’Brien and Paige Butteriss.
Bellarine busker-aid
CHRISTIAN College Bellarine had a great turn out for their first Buskers Day. A total of 29 groups took part. Buskers ranged from singers, gymnasts, magicians, group bands, individual musicians and even Shakespeare recitals. They busked right through their lunch period while students, staff, parents and grandparents walked around putting money in their “hats”. All money raised went to support Open Family Australia, who help young people at-risk or homeless. They raised $850 through their efforts.
Local students will be competing in this year’s Y Chef competition. They will be working under the guidance of Black BullTapas Bar and Restaurant’s chef Daniel Brehaut.
ST Ignatius and Bellarine teenagers have joined award winning Geelong Chefs as part of the 2012 ‘Y’ Chef Cooking Challenge. The annual event was launched at The Gordon’s Davidson Restaurant last week. This year, Tim and Mark and other students from St. Ignatius College will compete with students from other schools for the coveted prize. The final will be held at Northern Bay College in August. The event is organised by BacLinks.
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snap their world SURFSIDE students have been exhibiting their photography after taking part in a special program. Surfside Primary School were the lucky recipient of a $20,000 grant from the CASS foundation, a philanthropic organisation. This grant had to be used to fund a photography program. The school has employed the skills of professional photographer Craig Watson to teach children the art of photography. The following children have taken photos which were showcased at the Surfside Photography exhibition. Coco Fraser, Noah De Bruijn, Max Stewart, Zoe Armistead, Monet New, Olivia Hart and Elsie Lamb. All children from grades 1-6 have worked with Craig to capture, action, portraits, landscape close-ups and many more styles of photography. The best shots from all children were on display at the Surfside photography exhibition on Wednesday June 20.
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DINING OUT
Genuinely Italian As we approach our fourth year in business, all of us at Bolzano restaurant wish to extend our gratitude to both the locals and tourists who have graced our floor, repeatedly, happily, in various forms and for many reasons. We thank you all for your unwavering support. My old boss, a famous Melbourne restaurant owner once told me,”if you try and please everyone then nobody will like you and you will be spread too thin”. Wise words. Integrity is important, at Bolzano we believe deeply in this ethos. If you like genuine Italian cuisine then chances are you are one of our regular patrons. We unashamedly change very little, we ignore trends, you will not find any molecular gastronomy or foams here. Just good, simple food prepared the way it was meant to be, with an adherence to traditional methods, not just Italian but truly European in nature. I love French food, Greek, Spanish, far Northern Italian verging on Austrian or Swiss; we are happy to steal from all over for our weekly changing menu. The appearance of the restaurant reflects our attitude, we want everyone to be
comfortable and at home when they visit us. Our signage is deliberately cartoonish and colourful. The interior warm and inviting, tastefully lit with crisp white linen on the tables. I always wanted to convey a sense of accessibility for everyone with a definite twist of sophistication. Pip Townsend is my restaurant manager. Under her direction my front of house staff are sure to make your night enjoyable and memorable. For the winter months we have implemented an all you can eat pizza, pasta night on Sunday and Tuesday. We had such a great reaction to our thin crust pizza for take away, as well as constant requests for it in the restaurant, we thought we should oblige. At $23 per head for adults and $15 for children under 12 it’s great value for everyone. If you book in for dinner on a Friday night you will receive a free bottle of house wine or sparkling, take advantage while it’s available! Don’t forget our take away and home delivery service, Pizza, Pasta, plus a full a la carte menu including steaks, parmigiana, seafood, veal and side dishes. We hope to see you soon. Hamish and the team.
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Achison and Wilson: Live TWO of Australia’s premier blues/roots artists team up for a jam session of enormous proportions. The unstoppable Geoff Achison will be joined by the amazing Chris Wilson and they will be performing on July 7 at The Barwon Heads Hotel. Backed by the high powered Souldiggers, which includes Roger McLachlan(bass) and Mal Logan(keys) both ex Little River Band, each
will perform a set of their own mighty music before joining together for their traditional on stage rave-up. It’s at once powerful, spontaneous, fabulous fun and one of the most essential blues gigs on the calendar. Chris Wilson - whether harmonica player, singer or guitarist - is as well known locally as he is across Australia, having performed at the largest festivals and with some of the
biggest touring blues acts. Geoff Achison is a musician of remarkable ability who has forged his own career path and won fans all around the world. Having taught himself to play in the isolation of rural Australia, he has developed a blues/funk style all his own that can be delicate one moment and explosive the next. Unaware of how the sounds he was
hearing on his limited record collection were produced, he invented some of his own techniques - without the aid of pedals or gadgets. At times, just watching him wrench sounds from his simple set-up can be a show in itself. He is a capable vocalist too with a gritty, soulful quality to his voice. Tickets $20, telephone 5254 2201.
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Mobbsy’s
Muso
Corner Mobbsy meets Lachlan Manly Everyone on the local music scene knows Lachy, Lach, the Lachster. Lachlan Manly is always smiling, and always up for a play whether he’s blowing on his trumpet or playing his guitar. Lachy is also involved in one of my fave bands on the coast, Soul Combustion. Let’s get to know a bit more about the Lonny bird loving environmentalist reggae musician. Tell us a bit about yourself. I was born and raised surfing in Point Lonsdale and have lived there all my life. I tinkered with guitars when I turned 20 and raced Motorcross for 10 years and skated for another 5 then started playing music in public about 5 years ago as well as birdwatching and love the act of preserving our environment. I love the reggae you play Lachy, what style is it? Yes I play reggae, very cruisy and good fun...I’d call it melodic garage style reggae. Who else is in your reggae band Soul Combustion? I play in a part time band with Doc Brand on bass, my partner Bree-arne Chamley on guitar and vocals, Clive
Robinson on keyboards and whatever drummer is floating around. I’m on vocals and guitar too. Soul Combustion is one of my fave local bands, can we see more from you guys soon? When the other guys are keen and something comes up we usually have a go so the time will come again, but thanks Pete you’re very kind and glad you enjoy it...good vibe. Do you have a fave place to play? I love playing anywhere where there are people wanting to chill out and vibe out mon... hehe. Do you remember your first concert? I remember seeing Hunters at the Melb music show at showgrounds in 87. Who is your all time fave band/muso? My favorite bands are Audio Active, Tism, Burning Spear, The Police and many others, and locally like yourself, I love Dennis Crake and Wag the Dog but I’m keeping my eye on Stryker 9 because I love entertainment and dress up bands.
Tell us about your love of birds? My love of birds came from owning some birds throughout my life and learning to respect their place in our world and how they make it a better place to be. Like art, I love their individual colors and traits and they fly...beautiful and free... like everyone would like to be whether they are hardened criminals or a computer nerd. Have you ever used any bird sounds in any recordings? Bree has incorporated birdsong into her music, she respects my respect of birds and I appreciate all she does...like writing music, I couldn’t do that for the life of me...serious...hehe. You love popping up and playing with peeps at Open Mic nights, it looks like you have a lot of fun. Yes I love being able to get out and play when I feel the need... and that makes it possible...Jon Willard runs a cruisy Open Mic so I go there when I can, he has helped a lot with encouragement...like starting my reggae band.
Who do you enjoy playing with? I like to play music most with Dennis Crake, but anyone really if the occasion is there. Fave TV show? Any movie with storms in it and some reality shows ...celeb apprentice was good. What music are you currently listening to? I am listening to Bree’s lately to see if I can play some trumpet with her live eventually... especially on her bird songs. Any tips for new guitar players? I am nowhere good enough to give any tips on guitar...hehe ask Jon or Anthony George. What’s your fave thing about the coast? I love the cool friends, people get around an area like this, the cruisiness and of course unspoilt saltmarsh, waterlands, bushlands and beaches with the birds and biodiversity that goes with it. Mobbsy can be heard weekdays on 93.9 BayFM 4-8pm. He can also be spotted falling off his boogie board at Mainies most days, and avoiding standup paddlers.
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Steve and the Jess Men NEW arrivals in the baby variety gave up and coming local drummer Jess Elwood a chance to fill in with Steve McEwan and his remaining Yes Men at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop on Friday. The local girl filled in beautifully, reported the audience, confirming her growing reputation in muso circles. The Scion Pirates return to the venue on Friday July 13 at 8pm.
Steve McEwan and some of the Yesmen, backed up up local teen drummer Jess Elwood. Pic: Richard Grimmitt.
Shed Zepp’ set to land in the Grove For one night only the songs of Led Zeppelin are coming back to Ocean Grove in what promises to be one of rocking shows this year. Yes, The Bellarine Peninsula’s very own Shed Zeppelin are back in Ocean Grove for a one off show at the Zebra Bar on Saturday 14 July.
Playing a great selection of Led Zeppelin’s classic back catalogue of songs, The ShedZ know there will be something for everyone. Rhythm guitarist Tim Crawford says ‘We’ll be playing lots of rocking party songs this time around, plenty of dancing and good times to be had’.
Over the past year or so Shed Zeppelin have been playing some big support shows in some of Melbourne’s premier venues, including The Esplanade’s Gershwin Room, The St Kilda Bowling Club and TRAK Live Lounge. Tim said: “The big shows have been fantastic but we’re
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music/live events
• Ocean Grove Bowling Club/Club Grove Sundays in Leleans Bistro Live Music and wine and cheese tastings 3-5pm Ph: 52 551 540 • Barwon Heads Hotel -Wednesdays Happy Hour 6-7pm Free Trivia 7 30pm -Thursdays: Open Mic in BakBar from 8pm -Friday June 29 Happy Hour 5-7pm Raffle Live Acoustic 9pm Free Poker -Saturday June 30 9pm Live Acoustic Ph: 5254 2201 - Saturday July 7, ChrisWilson and Geoff Achison. -First Sunday of the month Open Mic for youth U/18 with Jill Meehan in the Barwon Heads Bistro. All young performers welcome/ soloists/ dancers/bands Ph: 0431606476 to get on the program • Ocean Grove Hotel -Saturday June 30 9pm Mischievous Thom -Saturday July 7 9pm Lionel Lee &The Suburban Parallels -Saturday July 14 Farquarharson -Saturday July 21 Mojo Corner • Potato Shed Drysdale July 6 Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club Ph: 52 511998 • Piping Hot Chicken Shop
what’s ON
- Friday July 13 8pm Scion Pirates Ph: 52 551 566 - Sunday July 15, afternoon, Laura Hill. Friday July 20, Wayne Jury 3 plus Roesy. • Barwon Heads Community Hall Last Thursday of the month Barwon Heads Film Society Film starts 7.45pm next Film: The Illusionist UK/ France. Running time 80mins Ph: 52541139
markets &fairs
• Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre Ocean Grove Sunday July 1 the Indoor Winter Community Market 9 - 1pm Ph: 0401606036 • Point Lonsdale Primary School July 8 Point Lonsdale Market 9am - 2pm • Ocean Grove Park Saturday July 21 Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm • Queenscliff Harbour Sunday July 15 Queenscliff Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm • Parkes Hall Newcombe Street Portarlington July 29 Portarlington Community Market 9am to 2pm • Barwon Heads Community Hall Saturday June 30 Barwon Heads
Market 9am to 1pm
food/wine
• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 52 53 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington Open weekends and public holiday’s 11am - 5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760
reading & writing
• Ocean Grove Library – corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. -Thursdays 11am Babytime- Nursery Verses -Friday’s Preschool Storytime 10.30am Last Wednesdays of the month Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 7-12 4-5pm www.geelonglibraries. vic.gov.au • Ocean Grove Uniting Church Hall July 7 9am -1pm New Book Sale OG Oxfam Group Ph: 52552302
family fun
• Koombahla Equestrian Park Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 5256 2742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove
Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.308.30pm Ocean Toy Library Borrow a range of toys for children aged six months to six years, open to all families on the Bellarine www.oceangrovetoylibrary. org.au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove Every Monday to Friday 10am-12pm Ocean Grove Play Group Any children 5yrs and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time Ph: 52 552801
get active
• Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity Ph: 0438055679 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Mondays 9.15am and 10.15 am Gentle exercises to music Ph: 52 551 335 • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9 30 am Gentle exercises to music Ph: 52 551 335 • Queenscliff RSL Mondays 1.30pm Ph: 5255 1335 • Marcus Hill Hall cnr Banks Road and Bellarine Highway Tuesdays 745pm – 10pm Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Ph: 52513393
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• Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Mondays 7-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413690597 • Belmont Pavilion, Barrabool Road, Belmont Thursday afternoon 2.30 – 4.30pmLife Activities Club Geelong Inc weekly Tea Dance $5 all welcome Ph: 52 51 35 29 • Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435481920 -Barwon Heads Community Hall Mondays: Yoga and Dance Little Champions for 3 to 5 year olds 10. 15am to 11.15am -Ocean Grove main beach in front of dunes café Yoga on the beach Tuesdays and Thursdays 7- 8am Sundays 2-3pm
classes & exhibtions
• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check out our program with a range of courses, classes and fund activities Ph: 52 554 294 • Bardeli Café Ocean Grove First and third Saturday of most months Making Waves acoustic music and poetry afternoons with Jill Meehan $5 donation entry, BYO instruments and voices Ph: 0431 606 476
Have your event included in What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@oceangrovevoice.com
Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 3pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Bellarine Secondary College. Phone 0409 545 929. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 2pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5256 1863. Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am, Club Grove. Friendship is our theme. Phone Michael Turner on 5255 1572. Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 6pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Sue on 5255 2068. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome to come along for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670. First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587. First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873. Wednesdays Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove.
Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Rd. info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467 Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Jason 0418 737 808 Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. Fourth Friday of every month Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Club Grove. Meet new friends, visitors welcome, no waiting list for membership. Phone 5256 1671. Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.
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grove news
Voice of the people
What do you think of customer service these days? Reporter Jessica Grace asked the question.
Deb Grull 40ish Student Ocean Grove: “It’s hit and miss, I’ve just done a Great Ocean Road tour. Some places were brilliant, couldn’t do enough for you, others acted like they were doing you a favour.”
John Dodgshun Retired Ocean Grove: “It’s brightened up quite a bit more, more attentive to the customer. I think the state of the economy has made them more aware of serving the customer.”
Irene Reece 29 Integration Aide Ocean Grove: “Depends what shop. You go into some good and then some not so good shops, where people wait to finish their conversations before they serve you.”
Joss McClelland 18 Student Ocean Grove “I online shop, I prefer it to avoid customer service. I hate small talk.”
Taken another hit. One reader called the Voice to say she saw a delivery truck hit the bollards early on Saturday.
MYSTERY still surrounds the flattening of bollards around the town cenotaph - which have been hit again. Following the last edition of the Voice, readers contacted the newsroom to offer suggetions as to the cause. Scott Kiddle of Mitchells Dairy, and others, believes the tyre marks give it away. “I would suspect they were run over by a semi (trailer) as you can tell by
the duel tyre marks” Scott says the solution is to remove the garden beds at the front of Henry Cycles so trucks have room to turn. Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL president Keith Hankin said tyre marks indicated a heavy vehicle hit 11 bollards on the night of June 8 but he could not be sure as to why. “As indicated by the tyre marks it appears to be a wanton and deliberate act.
Why, is the question in the mind of RSL members?” Keith said delivery trucks have caused minor damage in the past from time to time but never like this. “Never have they to the extent of this latest act of vandalism,” he said. “One can only hope that the perpetrator may experience some degree of remorse.” The Council is looking at a number of options for rectifying this issue.
Chris Czajko 50 Scientist Melbourne “There’s no care, no love. It’s sort of disappointing when people don’t even make eye contact with you anymore.”
Bollards fall again, truck or hoon?
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Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Office open hours – Monday to Thursday 9am to 7pm and Friday 9am to 5pm
91 THE PARADE OCEAN GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT National Cyber Security Week 12th – 15th June Informative posters will be on display & brochures regarding cyber security will be available from OGNC’s community information area and in the computer room. Drug Action Week 17th – 23rd June The focus is on providing information to raise awareness and knowledge amongst our young people so they can make informed choices regarding drug & alcohol use. The aim is prevention! Show bags will be handed out to the Drop In Crew on Friday 22nd of June, which will be filled with useful information, including service’s available. YOUNG ADULTS 12-17 YEAR OLDS Drop In/Youth Group Friday from 20th April 6pm to 9pm During school term Cost: $5.00 per week in house activities, external excursions approx. $15.00 Thank you to JB from Existdance for running our Street-Dance Workshop on Friday 1st June. The kids had a ball learning new dance moves and cutting up the rug! Term 2 Drop In Intinery 15th June – In House Boxing & Self defence 22nd June–Excursion Basketball Supercats 29th June – In House End of term breakup CLASSES COMING UP IN JUNE Workplace First Aid Level 2 This nationally accredited certificate is valid for 3 years. Saturday 16th and 23rd June Course Fee: $105.00 (funded) or $160.00 (Unfunded) OGNC Discount Card Fee: $90.00 (funded) or $150.00 (unfunded) Workplace First Aid Level II Update Saturday 9am on 16th June Course Fee: $105.00 (funded) or $160.00 (Unfunded) OGNC Discount Card Fee: $90.00 (funded) or $150.00 (unfunded) CPR Update Saturday 9am on 16th June Course Fee: $75.00 1x3 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $60.00 Secrets of Chocolate Making Monday 6.30pm on 18th June Course Fee: $69.00 1x3 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $54.00 Heavenly Facials Wednesday 1pm on 20th June
or Thursday 7pm on 21st June Course Fee: $45.00 1x2 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $33.00 eBay Review Thursday 7pm on 21st June Course Fee: $40.00 1x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $25.00 Vegetarian Cooking for Health and Wellbeing Friday 12noon on 22nd June Course Fee: $43.00 1x3 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $33.00 Skype Thursday 7pm on 28th June Course Fee: $40.00 1x2 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $25.00 Scrapbooking Workshops Saturday 1pm on 30th June Course Fee: $25 for each 1x4 hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $10 for each HEALTH & WELLBEING Heart Foundation Walking Group Tuesday’s 9am Fee: Free 11x1 hour sessions Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage Wednesday’s 1.00, 1.45, 2.30 or 3.15pm (fortnightly) Course Fee: $50.00 per 30 min session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $35.00 Core Strength Class Tuesday’s 9.00am Course Fee: $10.00 per week OGNC Discount Card Fee: $7.00 per week Tummy, Hips & Thighs Circuit Thursday’s 9.00am Course Fee: $10.00 per week OGNC Discount Card Fee: $7.00 per week Gentle, Low Impact Exercise Monday’s 11.15am Course Fee: $10.00 per week OGNC Discount Card Fee: $7.00 per week SUPPORT GROUPS “Mood” Support Group Thursday’s 10am Course Fee: $3.50 per week OGNC Discount Card Fee: $2.00 per week Term 2 Mood Support Intinery 14th June – Guest Speaker, Tania Lewis: Barwon Health 21st June – Outing to Queenscliff Lodge & morning tea 28th June – Cooking Breast Cancer Support Group Saturday’s 10am (Meeting 4th Saturday of every month) Course Fee: $5 per week OGNC Discount Card Fee: $2
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per week Facilitator: Margery Boyce GENERAL INTEREST Mahjong Monday’s 1.30pm Course Fee: $3.50 per week x 10 sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $2.00 per week Scrabble Monday’s 1pm Course Fee: $3.50 per week x 8 sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $2.00 per week U3A Geelong Inc (University of the Third Age) Reading Shakespeare Thursday 1.30pm (fortnightly) Tutor: Kay Schapper (All enquiries to U3A on 5244 5114) Visitors welcome! Chess Group Tuesday’s 7pm Course Fee: $3.50 per session 11x2 hours OGNC Discount Card Fee: $2.00 per session
CLASSES DURING JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS YOUTH (10- 16 YEAR OLDS) Youth Afternoon Hang out at the Neighbourhood Centre and play Wii games, listen to music, spend time on the computers or just chill in a safe place with your friends. This is fully supervised by a youth worker. Tuesday 1pm – 3pm on the 3rd and 10th July Thursday 1pm – 3pm on the 5th and 12th July Cost: $5.00 per 2 hour session Yoga Dance for Teens (12 – 17 years) This is a fun, high energy class that combines yoga poses with modern dance movement. A variety of dance styles (hip – hop, jazz, contemporary, funk etc) and skills taught in a fun, non-competitive environment with popular music. Friday 1pm on 13th July Fee: $15.00 1x1 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $12.00 Tutor: Tara Lynch Yoga for Teens (12 – 17 years) Friday 1pm on 6th July Fee: $15.00 1x1 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $12.00 Tutor: Tara Lynch PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN Yoga Dance (5-12 year olds) This is a fun, high energy class that combines yoga poses with modern dance movement and creation. A variety of dance styles and skills are taught in a fun, non-competitive environment with age appropriate music. Thursday 1pm on 12th July Fee: $15.00 1x1 hour sessions
OGNC Discount Card Fee: $12.00 Tutor: Tara Lynch
Yoga for Kids (5-12 Year Olds) Yoga for children is a mix of activities inspiring creativity, relaxation and exercise. Students will learn yoga poses and sequences, play yoga games, learn breathing techniques and relaxation. Children will work with others to create yoga balances / acrobatics yoga and create their own yoga poses. Improving strength, flexibility and health in a fun environment. Thursday 1pm on 5th July Fee: $15.00 1x1 hour sessions OGNC Discount Card Fee: $12.00 Tutor: Tara Lynch Mug and Plate Decorating Monday 10am on 2nd July (5 – 8 year olds) Monday 1pm on 2nd July (8 – 12 year olds) Course Fee: $35.00 1x2 hours OGNC Discount Card Fee: $30.00 Tutor: Jess Hill
3D Wooden Plane Wednesday 10am on 4th July (5 – 8 year olds) Course Fee: $20.00 1x2 hours OGNC Discount Card Fee: $15.00 Tutor: Jess Hill Tea Light Candle Decorating Wednesday 1pm on 4th July (8 – 12 year olds) Course Fee: $30.00 1x2 hours OGNC Discount Card Fee: $25.00 Tutor: Jess Hill Mini Flower Pots Friday 10am on 6th July (5 – 8 year olds) Course Fee: $25.00 1x2 hours OGNC Discount Card Fee: $20.00 Tutor: Jess Hill Clock Making Friday 1pm on 6th July (8 – 12 year olds) Course Fee: $30.00 1x2 hours OGNC Discount Card Fee: $25.00 Tutor: Jess Hill Hama Beading Monday 10am on 9th July (5 – 8 year olds) Course Fee: $15.00 1x2 hours OGNC Discount Card Fee: $10.00 Tutor: Jess Hill Jewellery Making Monday 1pm on 9th July (8 – 12 year olds) Course Fee: $27.00 1x2 hours
OGNC Discount Card Fee: $22.00 Tutor: Jess Hill Clay Modelling Wednesday 10am on 11th July (5 – 8 year olds) Wednesday 1pm on 11th July (8 – 12 year olds) Course Fee: $15.00 1x2 hours OGNC Discount Card Fee: $10.00 Tutor: Jess Hill Picture Frame Decorating Friday 10am on 13th July (5 – 8 year olds) Course Fee: $25.00 1x2 hours OGNC Discount Card Fee: $20.00 Tutor: Jess Hill Scrapbook Decorating Friday 1pm on 13th July (8 – 12 year olds) Course Fee: $25.00 1x2 hours OGNC Discount Card Fee: $20.00 Tutor: Jess Hill HEALTH & WELLBEING Heart Foundation Walking Group Walking is a fun, social and easy way to be active. Meet at the centre for an hour long walk with the group. Once a month you are invited to stay for morning tea at the centre (Gold coin donation). Tuesdays 9am Fee: Free 1 hour sessions Yoga Yoga poses, stretching, breathing practices and relaxation for fitness and well being. This will help those coping with stress, recovering from illness or improving their health. Please bring mat and blanket/towel. Tuesday 6pm on 3rd July or Tuesday 7.30pm 3rd July Course Fee: $15.00 per 1½ hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $11.50 Tutor: Jannie Kemp
Peace of Mind & Body Yoga Treat yourself to some peaceful time with gentle Hatha Yoga. The aim of the class is to balance not only the physical body, but also the mental and spiritual. With practice you will feel balanced in all these centres, and you will cope much better in your daily life. Yoga can be of benefit to everybody. All ages and beginners are welcome. Please bring a mat and a blanket/towel to class. Wednesday 9.30am on 4th and 11th July Course Fee: $15.00 per 1½ hour session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $11.50 Tutor: Judy Stickland Core Strength Class This class is 45 minutes of core
and upper body strengthening with an additional 15 minutes of stretch and relaxation at the end. Bring a water bottle, light hand weights and a towel. Tuesday 9.00am on 3rd and 10th July Course Fee: $10.00 per week OGNC Discount Card Fee: $7.00 per week Fitness Instructor: Julie Armstrong Tummy, Hips & Thighs Circuit Focusing on lower body with cardio plus resistance training to reduce body fat and decrease weight whilst shaping and toning. (45 minutes plus 15 minutes of stretch and relaxation.) Bring a water bottle, hand weights and a towel. Thursday 9.00am on 5th and 12th July Course Fee: $10.00 per week OGNC Discount Card Fee: $7.00 per week Fitness Instructor: Julie Armstrong Gentle, Low Impact Exercise This class utilizes light weights and concludes with 15 minutes of stretching and relaxation. Monday 11.15am on 2nd and 9th July Course Fee: $10.00 per week OGNC Discount Card Fee: $7.00 per week Fitness Instructor: Julie Armstrong GENERAL INTEREST Mahjong Mah-jong is a traditional Chinese game which is played with tiles and dice. Experienced and new players welcome. Monday 1.30pm 2nd and 9th July Course Fee: $3.50 per session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $2.00 per week Scrabble Come along and enjoy a game of scrabble with other scrabble lovers. Monday 1pm on 2nd and 9th July Course Fee: $3.50 per session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $2.00 per session UFOs (Unfinished Objects) Join in with other art/craft enthusiasts and finish off your craft projects or start a new one. Monday 9.30am on 2nd and 9th July Course Fee: $3.50 per session Discount Fee: $2.50 per session Chess Group Come along each week and play the intriguing game of chess. Beginners welcome. Tuesday 7pm on 3rd and 10th July Course Fee: $3.50 per session OGNC Discount Card Fee: $2.00 per session Tutor: Malcolm Hughes
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Spa future for number 1
Dreams start here in Grove
Co-manager Billie Waters making some finishing touches to the new day and night spa.
OCEAN Grove’s Iconic number one The Avenue has transformed once more into an overnight stay day and night spa. Co Managers Billie Waters and Vicki Smith are utilising the breathtaking views and spacious quarters to grow their massaging and holistic lifestyle business. “It’s pretty amazing we’re painting this room which will be the seminar room. I plan to teach from here and we will also hire it out,” Billie said. “We teach positive thinking, quantum healing and success workshops.” Vicki said they have
received plenty of positive feedback from Ocean Grover’s who believe the spa is exactly what the town needs. “A day and night spa and a place of healing where people can come relax and can grow,” she said. “We have room hire for the seminar room which can also be used for lectures or conferences, we’ve got overnight accommodation with or without spa services and free essential oil services.” Vicki said everything should be up and running fully within the next month.
CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS: Shelley Keast and Dawn Curtis.
Five years in bloom OCEAN Grove florist Beachside Blooms is celebrating its first five years in business. The store that helps others celebrate their anniversaries, memorials and rememberance days is taking the opportunity to mark its
own special day. Owner Shelley Keast said that the most popular arrangements are small box arrangements and lilies. The multiple bridal award winning shop also provides flowers for about 100 weddings a year.
Shelley started the business on the corner of the Parade and Hodgson Street before moving to the current Terrace location. Shelley’s message to her customers was: “Thank you for your loyalty.”
BELLARINE secondary schools have the opportunity to become part of a global social enterprise with Destination Dreaming relocating to Ocean Grove. Program Coordinator Clint Miller said that Destination Dreaming specialises in programs for schools and communities on a Global scale. “It started with a dream to build a primary school in Fiji and educate Australian youth outside the classroom,” he said. “So in 2004 on the back of a credit card, Destination Dreaming was born.” Clint said he was working as a lifeguard on the Sunshine Coast and travelling the world when his adventures took him to a remote Fijian community. “As an experienced youth worker and trainer I realised that this was an experience that every young person should have.” Clint and his wife Kate moved from Queensland to Melbourne to expand their business and recently made the sea change to Ocean Grove. “Kate and I are both passionate surfers and have grown up by the ocean,” he said. “We are both attracted by the sense of community in Ocean Grove as well as the surf and salt air.” “Our programs are perfect for schools looking to create a sustainable community partnership that teaches their students about social justice, self awareness and global citizenship,” he said. For more information visit www. destinationdreaming.com.au.
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Quarterly June 2012
Town pleas for bypass Locals want to protect the charm of their country town.
GROWING traffic congestion has to be solved with a bypass, was the firm message from Drysdale and Clifton Springs residents. Locals took the chance to put their views when the City of Greater Geelong’s Planning Strategy unit held an informal consultation session on the Drysdale Town Centre Urban Design Framework at the Senior Citizens Centre on Monday. The problem local have to face is persuading VicRoads via the State Government to spend the estimated $50m on the project. Currently the word is that it is “not a priority”. Residents in Drysdale want that changed. “The meeting was well attended with approximately 40 residents engaged in informative discussion on the plan,” said Councillor Rod McDonald. “Feedback from the community was centred on a few key areas, the most significant being the proposed Drysdale bypass.” “The community and the City support the development of the bypass as early as possible and will continue to relay this message to the State Government,” said Cr Macdonald. That view was echoed by real estate agent Phil Cumming of Stockdale and Leggo. “It would take away all the seasonal traffic, all the boats, caravans, all the through traffic, and that would leave the township able to sustain the local traffic. “I’d say 90 per cent want it. Look at other
areas, like Berwick, took all the trucks out of the street. The town flourished. Werribee was originally done and they said the town would die. Well really it’s grown because all the through traffic just bypasses the town. And people who use the town get to use the town because it takes away all the major traffic.” Jack Williamson, vice president of the Seniors Community Centre, said the meeting was strongly in favour of the bypass. “We really need it badly,” he said. “I think that the majority of people who came to the meeting had that opinion too. I reckon they have been waiting for one for the last 20 years but all they have done is put it off.” Centre president Mary Wilson added: “What is the point of getting more development when we cannot cope with the development now. “They are anticipating putting more traffic lights in. That will create even more congestion with the new developments. “Before they do anything here they have to fix the traffic. They are not focusing on the infrastructure here.” Other topics discussed at the session included opportunities to improve traffic flow in the town, opportunities for additional commercial development, built form and character and walkability in the town centre. The UDF is currently out for comment and the closing date for submissions has been extended to Friday 13 July.
Town’s Senior Cit’s growing in numbers
Drysdale’s Senior Citizens Club committee: Jack Williamson, Bev Haley, June Naylor, Mary and Alan Wilson.
DRYSDALE’S Seniors Community Centre has nearly 200 members and continues to grow. Along with it the hardworking volunteers behind it are launching new and varied activities. “It goes all day, every day,” said vice president Jack Williamson. Activities include weight watchers, bowls, billiards, bingo, exercise classes, wine tastings, line dancing, arts and crafts and a choir.
Real Estate Agent Phil Cumming.
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Primary goes Jurassic
Myles Cody and his winning Headspace poster.
Persuasive poster
Grade 2A student Jacob enlisted some help from his father to complete an amazing replica of the Dilophosaurus, which he called Colin.
DID you know if you have a chicken or bird you have a pet dinosaur? That is the question that Drysdale Primary Grade 2 student Dempsey can now ask after completing a unit of learning about dinosaurs that culminated in a visit from paleontologist, zoologist, author and illustrator, Andrew Plant. Andrew has contributed artwork to over 140 books and magazines
and he specialises in prehistoric animals. According to Penny, “he likes to call himself a Palaeonartist.” The Grade 2s were able to view casts of a baby Triceratops’ skull and a Tyrannosaurus-Rex’s tooth and were then taken through a workshop on how to draw a Triceratops. As part of their unit, the students also created a model of a dinosaur.
CLIFTON Springs student artist Myles Cody has won first prize in a poster design competition, at the same time as helping improve thinking about young men’s mental health. Myles and other students at Bellarine took part in a project organised by Barwon Headspace aimed at using art to persuade guys to take up services offered by Headspace in the same numbers as girls.
About one in three guys use the service as opposed to two in three girls. “I think that males shouldn’t feel so embrassed about trying to seek some help,” said Myles who was presented with a Cavalier Arts voucher and a certificate after being awarded the first prize. The posters will be displayed at Headspace centres and schools. For 24-hour help contact Headspace on 5226 7410.
Loving the hub of the peninsula
Portarlington busker Michael Ames entertains youngsters Harrison Wright and Charlie Black, with a Wiggles cover. They’re with their mums Jo Wright and Damask Black outside Safeway.
OCEAN Grover Gary Adams travels to Drysdale for a haircut, the Chinese restaurant and the Drysdale Hotel pub. “Fabulous food,” he said.
Drysdale’s James Deller, 18, an event management student at the Gordon and band member, said there was little extra needed in Drysdale.“It’s pretty good,” he said.
Men’s hair stylist Manfred Herzer with Tom Wilson, a Drysdale local for 30 years. Hairdresser Manfred has run the shop since 1994 and has been in the town since he was four years old. “It (Drysdale) is growing but has still got a good country sense. Everyone is up for a chat. Drysdale is close to Geelong, with a semi rural atmosphere. Still got a country town feel.”
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Springdale Football Club’s second division side line up at their current home ground on Ocean Grove’s Shell Reserve.
Vive le Republic
THIS season Springdale Football Club (affectionately known as the ‘Republic’) has two teams competing for silverware in the Geelong Region Competition. The mid season evaluation has both sides in the top half of the table, with great results against much older, larger clubs. The third division, with the professional Murray Buchanan in charge are sitting pretty in 5th spot.
Still playing is expert goal keeper Everett Nelson (who was stopping shots when the balls where made of pig bladders) and other stars are yet to celebrate their 18th birthdays. The ‘thirds’ are really encapsulating the healthy diversity and development of football on the Bellarine. The second division are third on the ladder and on the charge.
With two recent losses, there is really only one possible result this coming week. One highlight has been coaching phenomenon Jarrod Gladman coming on board to manage the team. His white board playershuffles have become stuff of legends around Drysdale already. Goals are never hard to come by as talented striker Danny Graham continues
to baffle defenders with his silky skills and mullet haircut. Two-sided talent Aaron Pollard loves slotting winners from either side of the goals. Finals football looms for both divisions this year, but the Springdale tradition of hanging out with friends and getting active on a weekend really shines through. Players and families are often socialising on non-
match days and discussing the merits of the coachs’ 85th minute changes. Springdale FC train indoor on a Wednesday night in Drysdale and also coordinate a social kick-about on a Monday evening in Ocean Grove - come down and have a kick. For more information see the website: springdalefc.com.au or call coach Jarrod on 0431 215 722.
Sundays all about smalls IT is not just Geelong’s water storages that have swelled in recent months but the number of both boys and girls taking up football through small sided games around the Geelong Region. Optus Small-Sided Football (SSF) runs every Sunday in the Geelong region through a Southern and Northern hub. SSF provides an enjoyable participation experience for young people of all abilities with a major focus on skill development through freedom of expression, minimal coaching, and
limited emphasis on the scoreboard. Paul Rawson, coordinator Springdale Juniors said: “This season has seen a significant increase in number of players in both the U7 and U9 age groups. The children playing are also coming on in leaps and bounds and this will stand us in good stead as we develop as a club”. The small sided games are supported by Optus and Football Federation Victoria and provide the opportunity for children to learn skills in a supportive environment.
Local Councillor Rod Macdonald who took the time out on a blustery Sunday morning last week to visit Shell Rd Reserve, Ocean Grove and see for himself what all the hype was about. Rod was amazed at the number of participants and commented. “It is really great to see so many young children taking part in something that they clearly enjoy and get a lot out of. The organisation was fantastic and there was a real buzz with all the teams and parents that support the event”.
Adults; Camillo D’Alessandro, Rod Macdonald, Jack Willson. Junior players; Harry Rawson, Luke Smith, Ravi Burman, Luke Glanville, Alex Costoso, Jackson Willson, Ethan Borys.
For further details of how to be involved call Paul Rawson Mob
0414 461 112 or email pauldrawson@bigpond. com
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Hawks in rebuilding phase THE Drysdale netballers had a fantastic day at Grove with good wins in all grades. The A grade team is rebuilding after several years of dominance, while they currently sit in fifth spot there are some seriously talented
youngsters getting valuable court time. The B, C, and D grades are all having good years and are undefeated after 10 rounds. This is an amazing effort and shows just how strong this club is.
Pictures: left Drysdale U17 (div 1). Lower left: A grade action versus Ocean Grove. Lower centre: U17 (div 1). Lower right: D grade action v Ocean Grove. Pictures by LINDSAY KELLEY
Big hopes for season finale SEASON 2012 has been another very exciting one at the Drysdale Football Club. Unbelievably, the senior side went down to Ocean Grove in round ten, by one point for the second time this season. The last quarter revival was very encouraging though and if the boys can put together some consistent four quarter efforts some big wins are on the cards. The Reserves overcame a slow start to put in one of their best performances of the year, totally dominating the second half to run out victors by 73 points against the Grubbers. This side is having a great year, playing attractive, attacking football and showing great team spirit. If they can keep it up anything is possible in 2012. Both Colts sides have been playing
some impressive football this year without getting the results they’ve been hoping for and that was again the case this week with Colts 1 going down by 14 points and Colts 2 losing by 5 points. The standard of the new graded competition is excellent with all teams evenly matched, I’m sure if the boys stick to their guns some much deserved wins are not far away. In junior news it was fantastic to see our U14 division 2 side break through for their first win of the season. Staring at another loss when four goals down at quarter time the boys refused to give in and rallied magnificently, scoring seven goals to one for the remainder of the game, running out 12 point winners. Congratulations to all involved, let’s hope it’s the first of many. Drysdale seniors tackle Grubbers.
Left and above: Drysdale reserves versus Grove, Right: Seniors versus Grove.
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grove news
From war zone to waves and home BELLARINE student Sarai Shah spoke about a love of Lamingtons and a new life in her winning piece for the Lions Club Australia Day competition. Born in a small Afghanistan Village, worlds away from her current Ocean Grove home, the year eight student explained what being Australian means to her. “I moved because of the war when I was two, my mum and grandma took us to Pakistan and we lived there for four years,” she said. “I came to Australia when I was eight after my dad was in a detention centre for four years trying to get us back to Australia.” Amongst a love for the St Kilda footy club and walking along the beach in summer with friends, is an awareness that so many other refugees are not as lucky. “I just want to be able to help all those people that didn’t get what we got or how good we got it,” she said. “I want to educate people about what we (refugees) go through and help those who don’t end up where we are.” A lack of understanding or awareness surrounding
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refugees sometimes angers Sarai. “I hear young people say she comes from this country so she must have a terrorist background or something,” she said. “It’s not really right because people don’t deserve that, they were just trying to flee their country because of safety and stuff. “There’s hardly any teaching about refugees. People do ask me and I’m happy to talk about it but when they say negative things about it, this makes me angry because they don’t know what it’s like.” Sarai’s father Fahim fled the Taliban and spent six years separated from his family, Sarais mother passing away from illness before Fahim’s return. “My dad nearly died, he told me all about it because the boat wasn’t a normal boat, it was wooden with 100 people on there trying to get out of the country,” she said. “It broke eventually, he was so sick he couldn’t walk and had to pretty much crawl into detention and all his skin was coming off
because he was sun burnt and stuff.” Sarai said she remembered the day her father informed her that she would be moving with her brother and sister to Australia. “I remember getting a phone call; I didn’t know him, my grandma told me it was my dad. I was two when he left, mum died when I was four or five so he didn’t get to speak to her,” she said. Sarai lived with her dad in Queenscliff for two years and moved to a house in Point Lonsdale where she attended the local primary school speaking no English. “It took me ages to learn English then one day I just said one word and started speaking it,” she said. After everything Sarai has been through, her message to Ocean Grovers? “Don’t judge people just because of the way they look, they actually have a story behind them,” she said. “There are lots of refugees out there. People that have fled their countries and started a new life here, if you just have the time to talk to them and talk about their experience you’d probably get a better understanding of them.”
Sarai Shan with her winning piece for the Lions Club Australia Day competition.
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ocean grove rotary news
Indoor market move proves its worth and slices, fudges and olive oil are very popular. Fresh popcorn and eggs are new stalls. Crafts are very well catered for with art, jewellery, wooden items, hand made clothes, candles and more. The next market is on Sunday 1st July and already 50 stalls have been booked in and it is guaranteed to be dry and warm inside! Venue
is Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre ( Melway Ref 484 C10) and the market will run from 9am to 1pm with donations being collected for Australian Rotary Health, an organisation committed to improving health through research and education. For further information contact Rotary Market on 0401 606 036
BELLARINE Aquatic and Sports Centre has proved to be an excellent venue for Ocean Grove Rotary’s monthly Indoor Community Market. This Indoor Market is a new initiative of the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove and complements the summer markets held on the first Sunday of the months from October to April. Two Indoor
Markets have already been held this winter and both have been very well attended with 50 stalls and around 900 visitors coming to last month’s market. It is the only solely Indoor Market on the Bellarine and the venue is proving to be a great success. Visitors appreciate the wide range of stalls and the fruit and vegetables, cakes
transmit this information to Geelong Hospital. “This allows the hospital to ready themselves for patients showing signs of a heart attack and bypass the emergency department in favour of Cardiac theatre with the appropriate trained professionals.” In the end this all results in better patient care. “All this leads to better patient outcomes such as shorter lengths of stay in hospital, less treatments needed post hospital and better long term health whilst reducing the cost to the community,” he said.
Rotary’s Richard Grimmett and Margaret Campbell with Station Officer Danny Leyden (centre).
Appeal delivers vital ambo gear OCEAN Grove Ambulance’s appeal for funding has come to fruition with vital equipment recently upgraded. Danny Leyden said Station Officer Ian Russel orginally contacted Ocean Grove Community Enterprise and the Ocean Grove Rotary Club to help raise much needed funds. “Ian had used this equipment in other parts of Geelong with great effect and thought it would be worthwhile in the Ocean Grove area,” he said. The Rotary Service
Projects Director Phil Edwards said he was happy with the club’s combined efforts. “The Rotary Club took on the task of raising the money to pay for the monitor/defibrillator upgrade as part of its Service Projects work,” he said. “We raised $9,000 alongside $3,000 from the OGCE and $2,500 from the Ocean Grove Ambulance Auxiliary.” OGCE Chairman Jon Mamonski said it was important to fund local community projects. “Ocean Grove requires an efficient and up to date
ambulance service and this new equipment will save lives,” he said. Danny said the equipment allows Officers to perform several tasks at once. “By automatically taking readings and identifying trends in the patients conditions, we’re able to focus more on the patients well being and provide timely and appropriate treatments,” he said. “The enhanced equipment allows us to make an informed decision about a heart patient’s condition and management then
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lions club changeover
New Lions Club president Phil Scambler with outgoing president Howard Deane.
MELVIN JONES FELLOW: Graham Mulroney.
A year full of achievement
MELVIN JONES FELLOW: Win Corless.
Local young tennis star Jacob Grills was a guest speaker at the Lions Club changeover dinner.
THE Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads recently celebrated another successful year during their annual change over dinner. Past President Howard Deane thanked members for their ongoing support during his Presidency and welcomed Phil Scambler as his successor. The Club also welcomed Marilyn Spolding as the new Club Secretary, Anita Featherston as Treasurer ,John Claringbold as First Vice President and Howard Deane as Second Vice president. Former Secretary Don
Smith said three prestigious awards were given out during the evening in recognition of several Lion’s achievements. “Win Corless and Graham Mulroney were awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow, the highest accolade a Lion can receive, for their contributions,” he said. “Bill Willocks was also awarded the James Richardson humanitarian award.” Graham who originally joined the Diamond Valley Lions in 1974 said he was taken aback to have won. “You never expect these
JAMES RICHARDSON HONOUR AWARD: Bill Willocks.
things at all, it was a total surprise,” he said. Amongst the club’s greatest achievements this year the completion of two retired living units, high Christmas cake sales, a successful Christmas carnival in Barwon Heads and the reverse garbage project. “Our computers for the community and our food bank project also went really strongly,” Don said. “We are always interested in and looking for new projects within the community to be involved in.”
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environment I RECENTLY received a phone call from a lovely lady named Peta, who lives in old Ocean Grove. She told me that she had seen a young King Parrot in her back yard, feeding with the lorikeets in her bird feeder. What a wonderful phone call! I grabbed my trusty camera and went to Peta’s house. It was very overcast and quite dark; not great photo taking conditions, but I managed to get a glimpse of the majestic King Parrot (nicknamed Queenie) eating the sunflower seeds off the bird feeder. I went back a few times to try and get better photos, but it was either raining, or Queenie was too shy to appear. Unfortunately due to the conditions I haven’t yet managed a great photo of Queenie, so I will have to go back to Peta’s house on a bright, sunny day. Peta’s back yard is a haven for lorikeets, galahs, Noisy Myna’s, Magpies, and a rather beautiful King Parrot named Queenie. King Parrot’s are sometimes called Southern King Parrots or a King Lory. They are normally encountered in pairs or family groups, but at this stage Queenie seems to be on her own. Australian King Parrots range from North Eastern Queensland to Southern Victoria. They are seen as far
A King Parrot pictured in old Ocean Grove.
nature watch inland as Canberra in the winter months. They are frequently seen in small flocks mixing with rosellas. They inhabit mainly forested areas, but they appear to be increasing in abundance in well-treed suburban areas where they feed from artificial feeding stations and fruit trees. King parrots living in urban areas can become quite tame. King Parrots are occasionally bred in aviaries and kept as tame household pets if hand-raised. Male Australian KingParrots are the only Australian parrots with
a completely red head. Females are similar to males except that they have a green head and breast. Both sexes have a red belly and a green back, with green wings and a long green tail. The male has a reddishorange upper beak with a black tip, a black lower beak with an orange base, and yellow irises. In contrast females have a grey beak. Juveniles of both sexes have brown irises and a yellowish beak, and otherwise resemble the female. Queenie looks like a juvenile bird, as it has a
brown iris and a yellow beak, so hopefully with the name of Queenie it doesn’t turn out to be a male! King Parrots are large parrots, as they are usually around 40 to 45 cms in length (which includes a 20cm tail). King Parrots will feed on fruits, seeds or small insects. I would like to thank Peta and her mum for telling me about Queenie and for allowing me to hang around her beautiful back yard to take hundreds of photos. Peta and I were wondering if King Parrots are frequently seen in
Ocean Grove. Queenie is certainly the first King Parrot I have seen around these parts. If you have seen them in The Grove before, please let me know on jencarr@y7mail. com. The next meeting of the Bellarine Birdlife group will be held at the Neighbourhood Centre at 7.30pm on July 2. If you are interested in any activities or have a membership enquiries please contact Miles Charlesworth 0438 531 782 or email bellbirder@gmail.com. By Jennifer Carr
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environment
Your say on coast plan S T I B ES IC V IT SER We provide a managed IT support p la n for: · IT Mainten ance
Barwon Coast wants feedback on its plan for the sustainable management of our local beach reserves.
BARWON Coast is asking for feedback on its recently released draft Coastal Management Plan. The organisation has developed the plan to guide the sustainable management of Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13th Beach coastal reserves for the next three years. Barwon Coast chairman Mark Edwards said that the management committee had launched a major program of community
consultation following the release of the draft plan. “All residents in Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove will receive a brochure advising of the release of the draft plan and seeking feedback on the strategic directions contained within that plan. “We are also placing adverts in the local media similarly advising of the release of the plan. “A survey form has also been developed that can be completed
in hard copy or via our web site,” he said. Copies of the full document are available on the Barwon Coast website www.barwoncoast.com. au or can be requested by emailing cmp@barwoncoast.com.au or by telephoning 5254 1118. Mr Edmonds said that all submissions received will be reviewed as part of the development of the final plan and Barwon Coast will publicise the outcome of that
review highlighting major issues raised during the consultation period. When finalised the Coastal Management Plan will be forwarded to the Minister for Environment and Climate Change for his approval. Submissions can be lodged with Barwon Coast c/- Post Office Barwon Heads 3227 or via email cmp@barwoncoast.com.au , closing on July 25.
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grove sport
Bellarine Bears baseball players take youngster through some of the basics of the game.
Baseball basics with the Bears A NEW program to assist budding youngsters learn the basics of Baseball will hopefully grow the sport on the Bellarine, writes Mark Heenan. The ‘Rally Caps’ program designed for the 5-to-9 age group, kicked off on Friday June 15 at the Bellarine Sports
and Aquatic Centre and will run over an eight-week period. The program commences at 4:30pm and finishes at 6pm every Friday until August 3. Bellarine Bears Baseball President David Crotty, who also runs the
program in Corio on Saturday mornings, said the focus is on youngsters learning the basics of the sport and going through the various colour caps. The ‘Rally Caps’ program is a Geelong Association Baseball initiative.
“The first cap is white, the next stage is grey, followed by Black, Green and Blue and finally the Red cap,” Crotty said. “It is a bit like Karate (with the belts). “Once they get to the red stage (the last stage), they should be available to
Bellarine Storm report BELLARINE STORM RESULTS 15/6/12 U12 Boys BELLARINE 49 def Altona 35 U12 Girls BELLARINE 32 def Collingwood 26 U14 Boys(1) BELLARINE 45 def by Dandenong (3) 55 U14 Girls BELLARINE 34 def Bulleen (2) 22 U16 Boys BELLARINE 57 def Keilor (3) 53 U16 Girls(1) BELLARINE 35 def Broadmeadows (2) 30 U18 Boys BELLARINE 51 def
Altona (2) 29 U16 Girls (2) BELLARINE 40 drew with Sunbury (2) 40 U14 Boys (2) BELLARINE 43 def by Sunbury (3) 55 U16 Boys (2) BELLARINE 28 def by Broadmeadows (2) 40 BELLARINE STORM RESULTS 22/6/2012 U12 Boys BELLARINE 57 def Keilor (2) 32 U12 Girls BELLARINE 20 def Melbourne (4) 19 U14 Boys(1) BELLARINE 48 def by Chelsea 55
U14 Girls BELLARINE 32 def Knox (5) 17 U16 Boys BELLARINE 45 def by Pakenham 63 U16 Girls(1) BELLARINE 32 def by Keilor (2) 44 U18 Boys BELLARINE 47 def Corio Bay (2) 40 U16 Girls (2) BELLARINE 44 def Corio Bay 29 U16 Boys (2) BELLARINE 32 def by Wallan 43 REPORTS The U16 Girls B team travelled up to Ballarat for the McDonalds
classic held over the Queen’s birthday long weekend. It was a tough tournament playing 6 games over the weekend against teams from all over the state. The girls worked really hard and managed to win through to the grand final against Ballarat but fell at the last hurdle. They should be all very proud of themselves and it will help us in the regular season knowing we can match it with stronger opposition. Tony Potter Coach U16 Bellarine Storm Girls
play to Under 12 Baseball standards.” To register head to the following website www.geelongassociation. baseball.com.au. For more information contact David Crotty on 0418 520259 or dcro3325@ bigpond.net.au.
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Waves back from the brink
Surfside Waves senior men earned a 2-2 draw after being behind twice against Deakin. Staffan Hargreaves scored the first and Gabe McClelland headed home a late equaliser, pictured above.
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Franks takes Grove to top level tennis RENOWNED Ocean Grove tennis professional, David Franks, is on top of the world when it comes to tennis coaching, writes Mark Heenan. Last month the 42-yearold officially becasme a Registered Level 3 Tennis Coach after a four-day intensive course was held in Sydney. “It was a four-day course, it was eight hours
a day and it was quite intensive with many presenters including John Marks – Marks (has) played in the Australian Open,” said Franks. “The course involved sports psychology, sport nutrition, diets and advanced bio-mechanics. “I have become more of a complete coach as a result and it has definitely changed the way I coach
– it has revolutionised my coaching.” The long time Ocean Grove resident said there was only a handful of tennis coaches across Victoria who had the rare Level 3 Tennis Coach accreditation. Franks said the Level 3 coaching award is based more on Tennis strategy on and off the court with conditioning, where the
JUNIORS There has been some brilliant tennis played over the last fortnight. At the end of Round 7 there are two OGTC Juniors teams top of the ladder, Mixed 10 & Mixed 14. Three teams are second on their respective ladders 4 Girls, 13 Boys and Mixed 17. Saturday 16th June Round Seven Some great battles were fought this week with some mixed results. 4 Girls played away at Waurn Ponds and lost 0-15 to 6 -36 7 Mixed were at home against Jan Juc and unfortunately lost 0 -14 to 6 -36 8 Boys Had a frustrating drawn match against Leopold at home. Dylan Marles had a great day winning both doubles and singles. 10 Mixed all team members played very well at Clifton Springs winning 5 -34 to 1 -16 11 Boys played away at Highton and won 4-26 to 2-22. Josh Arumets and Daniel Cuff played an epic doubles match to bring home the points. 13 Boys had a loss against the top side , Lara, 1 -22 to 5 - 34. Lachlan Osborne and Tom Souter still managed to win their doubles. 14 Mixed were at home and had a very close win against Geelong
East Uniting, 3 -29 to 3-26. Jack Hanson had a marathon rally but was just pipped. 17 Mixed had a great win away against Leopold, 6 -36 to 0 - 22. Everyone won their sets with Chris Rugge playing in a huge come back down 5 – 2 and won his set 6-5 Saturday 23rd June – Round Eight The rain cleared and all junior matches were played this week. 4 Girls played St Mary’s at home and had an exceptional win 5 -35 to 1 -18. 7 Mixed drove to Jan Juc and didn’t have a win this time 0 - 10 to 6 -36. 8 Boys had a win at Torquay 5 -34 to 1 -16 10 Mixed won all sets at home against Leopold 6 -36 to 0 -5. Emily played for the first time, filling in and played very well. 11 Boys played a closely fought match against Clifton Springs away. Results were 3 -29 to 3 -21, a nice win. 13 Boys won against Leopold at home 5 -35 to 1 -9 14 Mixed won at home, against Highton 5 -33 to 1- 13 17 Mixed unfortunately had a loss away, against Anglesea, although it was close 3- 21 to 3- 31.
Grove in the Winter competition. Saturday 16th June Round Seven Three wins this week. Here are the results: Section One played a close game at home vs Moolap and won 3-31 to 3-22 Section Four were at Torquay and had a brilliant win 5- 34 to 1 -21 Section Five struggled this week at home against Highton and lost 2-2 to 4-31 Section Ten after being washed out last week came back with a win against Geelong East Uniting 4-28 to 2-24 Saturday 23rd June – Round Eight At the end of Round Seven two of our senior teams are third on their ladders – Section 4 & Section 10. Section One played at home but couldn’t beat an excellent Newcomb team. They lost 1-22 to 5-36. Section Four were away vs Grovedale Black and lost 1-24 to 5-33 Section Five had a great win, away at St Mary’s 5-33 to 2-26 Section Ten played at hoem but lost to Waurn Ponds 2-20 to 5-36 Well done to all teams who played this week. Results complied by Jen and David Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.
lower Level 2 Coaching award is technique focused. “It is developing the actual physical player in Level 2, where as Level 3 is developing more of an all-round player, making them a complete player,” Franks said. The higher qualification also allows accredited coaches to teach overseas in resorts and take tour
players around the world and look after their mental and dietary requirements. Franks divides his time coaching at the Surfside Tennis Club and the Ocean Grove Tennis Club five days a week. He coaches youngsters locally as young as five years of age and also the over 40’s age group.
David Franks.
Great tennis, between showers
SENIORS There are four Senior teams playing for Ocean
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Harry James (7 mixed).
Travis Downey (10 mixed).
Lucy Hughes (4 girls).
Ocean Grove Tennis Club is a family friendly club for kids and adults, beginners, seasoned players and everything in between. Whether it be in competition against other clubs in our region, or just a social hit within the club, here are some options: Junior Competition – Saturday mornings Tennis is a fantastic sport that can be played all throughout your life, and this is where the kids can get started. Ocean Grove has a great Juniors group and needs more players over Winter and Summer, as the older Juniors move into Seniors. Come down on a Saturday and sign up – it’s so much fun. Senior Competition – Saturday afternoon People of all ages join our Senior comp from Juniors moving up, to adults that have played once, or played all their lives. In this group you play home and away matches against other teams in the Geelong area and finish the afternoon off with a social afternoon tea – sounds good? Call into the club on Saturday afternoon to sign up! Ladies Midweek Competition – Tuesday morning This group play against other ladies teams in the
Geelong area, and have a fabulous social time while keeping fit. New members, of all standards, are needed for this competition. For enquiries please call Denise Olsen 0400 030 971. Names need to be in by June 22nd. Ladies Social –Wednesday evening For ladies that would like a social hit, rather than competition against other clubs, join up to play tennis Wednesday evenings. It’s a ‘girl’s only’ hit and they have a ball. Please call Anne Treble for enquiries on her mobile 0423 438 290 Men’s Social – Thursday evening Men’s social teams are playing their finals this coming week and are also taking names for next season. Make sure you go down this Thursday after 7.30pm and talk to the boys to put your name down for the Summer Season, it’s a great, fun hit with the blokes. The finals were rained out last week. Veterans – Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. The Veterans at Ocean Grove play 3 times a week and have many social lunches and functions throughout the year. Pop into the club during those times for enquiries.
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cobras footy
Cobras juggernaut rolls on Under 14 (1) Round 6 v Leopold OGCC 2.3.15 defeated by Leopold 7.11.53 Sometimes you just know it’s going to be a tough day at the office, and this was certainly the case early in the Cobras match against the highly rated Leopold Lions. Despite an even scoreboard in the first quarter, the Cobra boys knew at quarter time that they had a game on their hands and would have to be at their absolute best to knock over the Lions. The Cobras battled hard but could not put any scoreboard pressure on their opponents, kicking only 2 goals for the game. With so much play in our backline, our defenders held up well to restrict the Lions to only seven goals, Fletcher Sharrock continued his fine form and Tristan Degn also battled hard against the odds. Riley Maloney was prominent on a wing all day, Byron Taylor and Darcy Pearson worked their guts out but the Lions were just too good on the day. Goals: Luke Fisher 1, Byron Taylor 1 Best: Byron Taylor, Fletcher Sharrock, Riley Maloney, Darcy Pearson, Tristan Degn Round 7 v Drysdale OGCC 5.9.39 defeated by Drysdale 6.4.40 A return to the heart stoppers of the previous few games for the U14(1) boys and unfortunately they came out on the wrong side of the ledger with a disappointing 1 point defeat to the Drysdale Hawks. An even first quarter showed some promising signs for the Cobras with Sam Quigley and Kyle Ewart dangerous up forward and Michael ‘Mini’ Smith winning plenty of the ball in the midfield. The second term was even better with the Cobras moving the ball well and goals to Byron Taylor and Joe Smith saw the Cobras leave the field with a handy 17 point lead at half time. It all turned pear shaped in the second half as Drysdale showed greater desperation to win the ball and pump it into their forward line. A goal to Darcy Pearson in the final quarter regained the lead and gave hope to the Cobras but the Hawks came again, kicking the final goal of the game and then stacking their backline to force a series of stoppages in the final minutes. Michael Smith played his best game of the year by far and was well supported by the ever reliable duo of Darcy Pearson and Byron Taylor, while Spencer Luppino’s consistent form continued. A third loss in a row has put a dent in the Cobras finals aspirations and the boys must work hard to get themselves out of their form slump. Goals: Sam Quigley 1, Joe Smith 1, Darcy Pearson 1, Kyle Ewart 1, Byron Taylor 1 Best players: Michael Smith, Darcy Pearson, Byron Taylor, Sam Quigley, Spencer Luppino Under 14 (2) Round 6 v Lara OGCC 8.15.63 defeated Lara 1.1.7 A venomous group of Cobras continued their trend of first quarter blitzes, once again keeping their opponents goalless while slotting four of their own to set up a handy quarter time lead. The Cobras completely dominated and played an attractive unselfish brand of footy that left the Cats backline bamboozled. Kicking into a stiff breeze in the
Action from Cobras u14 (2) v South Barwon on Sunday morning.
OGCC 5.8.38 defeated South Barwon 1.0.6. second quarter, a fine defensive effort held Lara scoreless and another dominant quarter with the wind meant that once again the game was wrapped up by three quarter time. Co-captain Tommy Smith was always dangerous on a forward flank with 2 goals and LGP was dynamite with 2 of his own. Liam Warren once again dominated the ruck duels, Declan Bradley repelled attack after attack across half back, Jacob Bond played a blinder highlighted by his strong marking and after causing a stir by umpiring last weeks game wearing his daughters shorts, Paul Morris thankfully found a more appropriate pair of strides for this weeks game. The teamwork, enthusiasm and skills of the boys have come on in leaps and bounds and the Cobras now sit in second place on the ladder after skinning the Cats. Goals: Lachlan Gawley-Price 2, Tommy Smith 2, Liam Warren 1, Ryan Symonds 1, James Butteriss 1, Jackson Peters 1 Best : Declan Bradley, Tommy Smith, Liam Warren, Jacob Bond, Kyle Lock Round 7 v South Barwon OGCC 5.8.38 defeated South Barwon 1.0.6 The Cobras juggernaut rolled on with a hard fought win against the South Barwon Swans at a windswept Snakepit in round 7. Goals were always going to be hard to come by in the blustery conditions and once again our stingy backline kept our opponents goalless in the first quarter, whilst some crafty forward play from James Butteriss saw the Cobras score a goal of their own. The game descended into a hard fought slog for the second & third terms with the Cobras having plenty of the ball but unable to capitalize on the scoreboard. Leaping Liam Warren once again was the dominant big man on the ground giving plenty of
opportunities to the likes of Zane Leist, Craig Goodger and Brayden Allan. The floodgates opened in the final quarter with the Cobra boys finally able to show case their skills. Jacob Bond was rewarded for his hard work with a goal and Tommy Smith snagged 2 of his own to cap off a good days work. Goals: Tommy Smith 2, Harry Morris 1, Jacob Bond 1, James Butteriss 1 Best: Liam Warren, Tommy Smith, Craig Goodger, Zane Leist, Brayden Allen Under 12 White Round 10 v Modewarre OGCC 6.5.41 defeated Modewarre 3.5.23 The Cobras welcomed the Warriors from Modewarre to the Snake Pit and quickly had them on the back foot with an impressive first quarter kicking into the wind. Archie Bowers and Lewis Conquit were starring in the backline, while Flynn Drake was leading his opponents on a merry dance up forward and the Cobras hit the sheds at half time with a handy 20 point lead. The Warriors turned the game on its head in the third term using the wind to their advantage and by three quarter time it was anyone’s game with scores all tied up. An inspirational pep talk at the last break motivated the Cobras to run away from the Warriors in the final quarter. Lucy McEvoy snapped a goal to hit the front and a sausage roll after the siren to Lleyton Woolley saw the Cobras post a well deserved 18 point win. Goals: Flynn Drake 2, Lucy McEvoy 1, Lleyton Woolley 1, Kobe Annand 1, Mitchell Taylor 1 Best players: Archie Bowers, Flynn Drake, Lewis Conquit, Luke Giblin, Mitchell Taylor, Jake Hargreaves Under 12 Orange Round 11 v St Albans White OGCC 7.6.48 defeated St Albans 3.1.19 After a tough 6 week run against
top teams the Cobras travelled to St Albans for the prime time Friday night game. After St Albans giant ruckman got the first tap hard man Tyler Bryan spent the rest of the quarter jumping all over him and giving our speedsters first use of the ball. Bailey ‘the tackling machine’ Payne slotted one through, Rory ‘Banger’ Monteith snapped truly and Jye Thomas crumbed off the pack to snag another. When Mitch Thebes took a strong mark at the top of the square and steered it through the Cobras were off to a flyer with their best start for the year. The second term started with the temperature dipping below zero but the Cobras red hot. Mitch Thebes was holding up the half backline in his return game, turning defence into attack with weaving runs through the middle. Power forward Ryan McNolty was providing a target and his fellow big man Jace Franken finished off the good work up field with a classy goal. The second half began with Jye Thomas moving into the guts to give us some added drive out of the centre. Nathan ‘Ninja’ Pearson was racking up the possessions creating opportunities for his team mates with precise disposal on both his left and right side. Ben Townson capped off a big game with a running goal and big Tyler Bryan slammed through a beauty. Two of the smallest players in the team Lochie Styles and Billy Searle showed great courage in gang tackling an opponent twice their size to stop a certain goal. A fantastic team effort by the boys (and Sue) where shepherds, blocks, tackles, little gives and looking after your team mates led to a good win. The team song was sung with gusto with more wins to come. Goals: Tyler Bryan 1, Rory Monteith 1, Jye Thomas 1, Jace Franken 1, Ben Townson 1, Bailey Payne 1, Mitch Thebes 1
Best: Ben Townson, Nathan Pearson, Jye Thomas, Ben Bennett, Angus Benson Under 10 Orange Round 9 v Grovedale Black OGCC 0.3.3 defeated by Grovedale 10.13.73 The under 10 Orange boys ventured out to a wet & slippery Ervin Reserve to take on the Grovedale Black Tigers and although the final margin was a 70 point defeat, this was a much closer game than it looked with Grovedale cutting loose with a 7 goal blitz in the last quarter. Our captains for the day Will Monk and Harry Clark showed great determination and never gave in all day and they received great support from Levi Perry across half back and Josh Bouma in the ruck and forward line. The boys tried hard but were beaten by a pretty good team. Sometimes that happens in footy, but it was great to see that the Cobras never gave in and kept doing their best right to the very end. Well done boys ! Best: Levi Perry, Josh Bouma, Harry Clark, Cooper Collett, Alex Warner Round 10 v Aireys Inlet Eels OGCC 4.4.28 defeated by Aireys Inlet 5.8.38 A much improved performance by the U10 Orange team against the quaintly named Aireys Inlet Eels. The Cobras were a bit slow out of the blocks and although they tried hard, could not catch the slippery Eels. Our co-captains Nath Down and Tyler Davis provided great leadership all day and Cooper Ward was the standout performer with 2 fantastic goals in the forward line. Alex Warner and Mitch Wingrave provided great support with a goal each. Down by 15 points at three quarter time, the backline really tightened up and kept the Eels to a solitary point, but the Cobras could not bridge the gap despite winning the final term. Another great team effort by the
Cobras who are showing steady signs of improvement week by week. Goals: Cooper Ward 2, Alex Warner 1, Mitch Wingrave 1 Best: Alex Warner, Cooper Ward, Mitch Wingrave, Cooper Collett, Izaak Terhorst, Joe Doedel Under 10 White Round 9 v Corio OGCC 0.3.3 defeated by Corio 13.9.87 A brave effort by the U10 White team coming up against a very good team in Corio. Our boys never gave in and actually matched it with the Devils in the second term, with our captains for the day, Richard Oberbauer and Sam Donegan leading the way. Ben Gillians took some great grabs in the second quarter and was backed up by a desperate Kye Annard. Other standouts were the X-Man, Xavier Ryan, and Josh Millar who was great in the backline all day. Once again the boys continued to try their hardest right until the final siren and should be commended for their efforts. The work they are putting in on their skills at training is definitely showing and they are improving every game. Good on ya boys! Best: Rory Hamilton. Xavier Ryan, Ben Gillians, Aston Lynch, Sidney Chauvet-Allan Under 10 Blue Round 10 v Grovedale Tigers OGCC 1.1.7 defeated by Grovedale 7.11.53 The Grovedale Tigers came out roaring against our under 10 Blue boys, and had the Cobras on the back foot from the word go. Although they played well in patches, the Blue Cobras never recovered from their slow start to the game. Jai ’The Hyphen’ Harrison-Roberts starred for the Cobras and was well supported by Josh Kuipers and Austin Hamilton. Noah Cunningham was the Cobras goal kicker for the game. Goals: Noah Cunningham 1 Best players: Jai Harrison-Roberts, Josh Kuipers, Austin Hamilton, Round 11 v Grovedale Roar OGCC 1.2.8 defeated by Grovedale 7.9.51 After last week playing the ‘Tigers’ version of the Grovedale Tigers, this week our U10 Blue boys confronted the ‘Roar’ version of the Grovedale Tigers. Confusing isn’t it, but it didn’t deter the Cobras, who threw everything at the Roaring Tigers. Another slow start saw the Cobras down by three goals at quarter time but the next two quarters saw the boys produce some of their best footy for the year as they matched it with a team that has been dominating the competition. Bryce Dunell, Diesel McNeill and Tyler Vagg all took it up to their opponents and our skippers, Cooper Falconer and The Big O, Oscar Price led the way for their teammates all day. When Josh Kuipers snagged a goal in the 3rd term, the Cobras found themselves only 16 points down at three quarter time and in with a big show of causing an upset. Unfortunately the Roaring Tigers kicked away in the last term, but our Cobras should all be very proud of their efforts. Goals: Josh Kuipers 1 Best players: Bryce Dunell, Diesel McNeill, Tyler Vagg.
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grove sport
Netball hopes THE Ocean Grove Netball Club remains hopeful the Grubbers netballers will commence playing at the new multi-purpose facility at Shell Road in 2013. Ocean Grove Director of Netball, Jo Britt, said the club was awaiting funding from the State Government about the prospect of playing at Shell Road next season. Britt said the current facilities at Draper Street were below par, with the club desperate to find an alternative home in the coming years to handle with
Cam re-signs OCEAN Grove Cricket Coach Lucas Cameron has been re-appointed for a third season. Cameron, 32, a former Highton Heat Cricket Club player, was pleased to take on the coaching duties for another season. The 2011/12 season was a landmark season for the Grubbers after they won their first club championship in over 20 years in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association. “Wouldn’t do it (again) if I wasn’t happy,” Cameron told the Voice. “Our club had a massive season last year. We played in four senior grand finals and won two of them.” During the 2011/12 season, Cameron led their Twenty20 side to its third consecutive victory against Newcomb with a 46-run in the final at Ocean Grove. He said his players can aim even higher after the Grubbers lost to cross-town rivals Collendina in the A-Grade Grand Final at Portarlington. The win was Collendina’s second A-Grade flag in three seasons. “That said, we can still improve with our younger players taking in more responsibility then hopefully can replicate what we did last year,” Cameron said. The club recently held its AGM with Colin Bate re-elected as president and his father Dick to be Vicecaptain.
the club’s boosting junior numbers. The Grubbers are fielding three new netball teams in 2012. “We are hoping work on the new netball courts will begin shortly and they should be completed this year,” Britt told the Voice last week. Britt said the state of the uneven playing surface at Draper Street was a concern after recent rainfall had resulted in too many puddles forming on court during the club’s home games earlier this month.
“Given the inadequate and non compliant facilities at our current location we would be looking to move next year, providing the courts and facilities are in place,” said Britt. “We would envisage that a relocatable facility similar to that provided to the Amateurs netball club could enable us to begin season 2013 at Shell Road while we continue to wait on State Government funding for a permanent facility.” However, the Council said it is has not had discussions about a 2013 move.
Grove netballers say their court surfaces are a concern.
Gold medal winners ON the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, two teams from the Bellarine Volleyball Association travelled to Warrnambool to compete in the Victorian Country Volleyball Championships. Both a women’s and a men’s division 2 team, consisting of players ranging from 15 years to over 50 years old, competed against teams from all over the state in the annual tournament. This event is regarded as the major event for Country Volleyball each year, with clubs sending away their best representative teams. The division 2 men performed well in their pool, defeating Warrnambool 3-2, Horsham 3-1 and Korumburra 3-2 to end up top of their pool after day 1. The division 2 women were also undefeated; defeating Warrnambool 3-0, Sunraysia 3-0 and Horsham 3-1 on day 1. Competition began early again on day 2, with the men playing in an important cross-over match against Ballarat. Unfortunately, they lost this match 3-0, putting them out of contention for a medal. On day 2, the Bellarine women played the same 3 teams again, defeating each of them 3-0, putting
Bellarine’s Gold Medal winners at the Victorian Country Championships.
them into the Gold medal match. Despite defeating Horsham 3-0 in a semifinal late on day 2, the Bellarine division 2 men played off for 5/6th place on day 3, defeating Sunraysia 3 sets-2, 18 points-16 in the 5th set. This gave them an overall position of 5th place for the 3 day tournament. The Bellarine women faced Horsham in the Gold Medal match, the only team to have taken a set off them all weekend. Despite Horsham putting up a good fight, Bellarine was victorious
3-0, bringing home a gold medal. The Bellarine women’s team has come home with a medal the past 7 years in a row, being champions in Division 1, 2 years ago. One of our men’s players; Daniel Kuklych, and three of our women’s players; Cheryl Moore, Claire Jones and Jessica Kuklych, were recognised as members of the Allstar 7 teams, highlighting them as the top players in their divisions. Jessica Kuklych also received the Referee Encouragement Award, for outstanding refereeing.
The Bellarine Volleyball Association is a volleyball club based in Ocean Grove. Members play every Friday night at the BASC, with both division 1 and division 2 mixed competitions. Teams and individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome, with the new season starting in July. Registration night is Friday July 20 at 7.30pm at the BASC. For more information regarding the volleyball competition, please contact secretary Anne Kuklych on 5256 2039 or president Kevin Wells on 5251 2266.
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colts and junior footy
Nathan Walter kicked three goals in Grubbers under 18 game against South Barwon on Saturday.
Grubbers at Collendina OCEAN Grove went down to South Barwon by 11 points in their Under 18’s Division 1 Colts match at Collendina on Saturday.
Final scores were Ocean Grove 7.5.47 to South Barwon 8.8.56. The match was moved to Collendina to accomodate
for the rain sodden conditions at Ocean Grove. Nathan Walter was the leading goalkicker for the Grubbers kicking three
goals. MEANWHILE Corio defeated Ocean Grove 2 by four points in their Division 4 Colts match at Thomson
Recreation Reserve on Saturday. Final scores were Corio 6.9.45 to the Grubbers 6.5.41.
Under 16s show good pace
Action from Saturday’s division 2 fixture at the Snake Pit. Unfortunately Grove fell 8.7-55 to a 13.9.87 defeat by the Lions.
THE firsts continued their recent run of excellent results with their 3rd win on the trot demolishing Grovedale 12 5 77 to 1 9 15. Everyone played their role and contributed to the win with our attack on the football a highlight. Nick Murphy, Ned Holland, and Curtly Balshaw set the tone and were all particularly strong in this area. Hugh Attard and Ned Thorley were dominant in the ruck and Brayden Warren continues to be a dominant marking forward option.
The mums in particular would like to thank the Cobras in allowing us to play this game on an excellent playing surface, resulting in their washing machines not being clogged up with mud. GOALKICKERSCurtly Balshaw 3, Christian West, Jacob Nicholson, and Brayden Warren 2 each, with Rob Procter and Ned Holland kicking 1 each. The firsts then travelled to Newtown and fell 8 points short in a hotly contested game 7 10 52 to 9 6 60. An excellent 5 goal first
quarter saw us out to a 3 goal lead but Newtown used the wind well in the second quarter to set up a 3 goal lead and were not headed from that point. We fought hard with James Teague, Che Durran, Nat Gravener, and Curtly Balshaw among our best, but overall on the day our usually good field kicking skills let us down at crucial times. GOALKICKERSRob Procter 2, with Jack Benjamin, Jed Evans, Nat Gravener, Jacob Nicholson, and Christian West
kicking 1 each. The seconds travelled down the highway and came up against a strong Winchelsea side, and far from disgraced went down 16 10 106 to 7 3 45. Jed Evans, Jack Benjamin, Riley Denneman, James McGarry,Ben Sanders, and James Peers all impressed with their endeavours. Up forward Anthony Wilkens and Jack Benjamin were excellent and both snagged 3 goals, with John Bjornenak our other goalscorer. The seconds then
responded with a good win over Queenscliff 10 7 67 to 6 6 42. After a slow, sluggish start we got our game going through the efforts of Harry Walker, James Hodder, Sam Pfeiffer, and James McGarry. Tom Beasley showed his flexibility by going forward and kicking 3 goals. Ben Sanders kick started us with 2 goals coming from strong marks, and Mark Benness, Daniel McManus, and James Hodder all kicking a goal.
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junior netball
Great team efforts from junior Grove Juniors round 11 Under 19: Ocean Grove 39 defeated Modewarre 14 Best players: Alyse O’Keefe, Lauren Ollis, Jess Morris, Emma Doolan Under 17-2: Ocean Grove 48 defeated Modewarre 8 Best players: Meg Hodgson, Alice Digby, Amy Gibbs Under 15-2: Ocean Grove 37 defeated Modewarre 2 Best players: Greta Gant, Matilda Doyle, Lizzie Lowe Under 13-1: Ocean Grove 28 defeated Modewarre 8 Best players: Isabel Hackett, Molly Winter, Taya Payne Under 13-2: Ocean Grove 32 defeated Modewarre 2 Best players: Brielle King, Ali Gannon Juniors round 10 Under 19: Drysdale 29 defeated Ocean Grove 27 This was a great team effort against the second placed team. Although they were down on the scoreboard at the end of the game, it was probably the girls’ best game of the season. After trailing early, Grove got themselves back into the game by stepping up a gear and committing to the task. Their communication and linking up was first class and they were probably unlucky not to get the points. Best players: Siobhan Baker, Meg O’Brien, Eden Bolton Under 17-1: Drysdale 42 defeated Ocean Grove 21 The under 17-1’s were without some of their key
personnel due to injury and unavailability and Drysdale took advantage of the absences and played a confident, assured game. Clementine Praud stepped up from the under 15’s to help out and handled the transition with aplomb. Zanna Woods was good in the goal circle and Molly Evans showed her class. Best players: Zanna Woods, Grace Caldow, Molly Evans Under 17-2: Ocean Grove 24 defeated Drysdale 14 A top of the table clash and the Grove girls came out well on top – a great confidence booster for when they no doubt clash come finals time. The game was won in the defensive half where the defenders shut down Drysdale’s attack. Best players: Amy Gibbs, Alice Digby, Meg Hodgson Under 15-1: Ocean Grove 19 defeated Drysdale 17 One versus two on the ladder and the scoreboard reflected the evenness of these teams. Both defences were on top throughout the game and goals were like gold in a low scoring game. Ocean Grove fiercely defended their narrow lead in the last quarter and held on for a hard-fought, hard-earned win. Best players: Meg Richardson, Meg Badrock, Clementine Praud Under 15-2: Ocean Grove 37 defeated Drysdale 22 This was the toughest test to
Grove u17 (div 1), u17 (div 2), u19 team, u19 and below u15 (div 1). defeated Drysdale 5 commended on their ability Only two positions separate to change and adapt to each these teams on the ladder so playing position on court a close match was forecast. which they are rotated But just like the weather through on a regular basis. predictions, the forecast was The teams consist of Phoebe off. The Grove girls came to Awramenko, Sarah Finch, play and were committed to Taylah Jeffery, Milli Long, the cause from start to finish. Chloe Maguire, Ebony Ashlee Duhamel and Brielle Maguire, Keely Reid, Emma King were the goal circle Street, Lucy Teese, Alysha recipients of some great work Warren and Tiani Whyte. At all over the court. Another training the girls have focused great team effort. in particular on their accuracy Best players: Loretta Doyle, of passing, working around Sienna Beasley, Isabell Jones the goals, creating space on Under 11-3: Mid Year Report court, leading towards the ball – by Terri-Anne and efficient centre passes. It Well done to all of the has been wonderful to see the enthusiastic girls who make girls transfer these strategies up the Ocean Grove U/11 and skills across so well to Team 3 on a great start to the their Friday night game and year. We are now well into the come together as a functional competition and it has been team unit. wonderful to see each player Many thanks also go to show great improvements in Assistant Coach Paige their confidence, overall skills, Woolhouse and Team knowledge of game strategies Manager Kylie Jeffery for and teamwork so far. The their weekly hard work and girls are to be particularly organisation. The team is also
date for the undefeated, top of the ladder team. They were tested early by Drysdale and had to pull out all stops in the second half to draw clear of their determined opposition. This was a good workout for the girls and it was a positive sign to see them rise to the challenge and work hard when challenged – something that hasn’t happened a lot this year. Best players: Greta Gant, Amina King, Jesse Sutton Under 13-1: Drysdale 19 defeated Ocean Grove 13 The Grove girls put on a good show against the undefeated Drysdale. Things were relatively even across the court and the difference between the two teams was the finishing polish of the Drysdale goalers. A good team effort and proved that they can mix it with the best. Best players: Sami Gravener, Emma Walker, Isabel Hackett Under 13-2: Ocean Grove 31
well supported by a group of very positive, encouraging and helpful parents and friends whose assistance at our Friday night games is always appreciated. The girls regularly come to training and games with a smile on their face and ready to do their best. Good Luck and keep up the good work for the rest of the season girls! Friday Night – Round 9 Under 13-3: Ocean Grove 18 defeated Newtown-Chilwell 3 Goals: Taylor Stephenson 9, Brooke Vigilante 9
Best: Phoebe Humphrey, Kate Hudson Under 13-3: Ocean Grove 11 defeated Grovedale 6 Goals: Brogan Cooper 6, Hannah McDonald 5 Best: Clementyne TraynorMiner, Brogan Cooper, Ellie Wallis Under 15-3: Torquay 34 defeated Ocean Grove 3 Under 17-3: Ocean Grove 43 defeated Torquay 0 Goals: Keely Boswell 28, Cathryn Mason-Payne 11, Elise Trower 4 Best: Cathryn Mason-Payne, Chelsea Garrard, Elise Trower.
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grove netball Pictured right: Grove C grade and B grade action at Drysdale.
C’s save best for last Netball Round 11 versus Modewarre A-grade: Despite a spirited display against the well-credentialed Modewarre outfit, Ocean Grove’s finals aspirations may now be out of reach. Modewarre 47 defeated Ocean Grove 46 . This game started at a frenetic pace and it was underdogs Ocean Grove who held sway at the first break after a physical opening quarter. The girls showed great discipline and followed coach Blake-Uren’s game plan to the letter which enabled them to match their more fancied opponents. Grace Caldow and Luci Ross were giving their team great drive through the centre court while the defensive team were sticking to their guns against quality opposition. Modewarre settled more in the second quarter and despite the best efforts of Zanna Woods and Paula Birch in the goal circle, Ocean Grove found themselves a few goals down at the main break. The experience of Modewarre was telling in the second half and they started to control the game by taking advantage of any small error and concentration lapses made by the Grove girls. A Modewarre administrative error which wiped out some of their third quarter goals put Ocean Grove back in the game and it went down to the wire. With only seconds remaining and Grove trailing by one goal, Zanna Woods took possession in the goal circle. Unfortunately, her successful attempt was deemed to be after the siren and a one goal loss resulted. Notwithstanding the third quarter assistance Grove received, the girls showed that when they play their best netball, they can
D grade action at Drysdale.
mix it with the best teams. Best players: Grace Caldow, Tina Birch, Luci Ross . Other Results B-Grade: Modewarre 43 defeated Ocean Grove 25 Best players: Paula Birch, Emma Doolan, Emma Blake-Hahnel C-Grade: Ocean Grove 32 defeated Modewarre 20 Best players: Famie Needham, Courtney Ractliffe, Britt Long D-Grade: Modewarre 36 defeated Ocean Grove 13 Best players: Bec Kenny, Alysha Milnes, Kate Mason Seniors Round 10 v Drysdale. The Ocean Grove senior netball sides had a tough day against quality opposition in rugged, wintry conditions. Drysdale got the job done in all the senior games while Ocean Grove held sway in the junior ranks. A-Grade: Drysdale 43 defeated Ocean Grove 32 This wasn’t a game for the faint-hearted and the Grove girls stuck to their guns. Unfortunately, Drysdale played a better four-quarter game and ran out comfortable winners. The game was played in wet, slippery conditions and the defensive teams of both sides were on top. As always, Kelly McIntosh and Lauren Ollis gave their all and helped keep Grove in the game. Jaimie George, Grace Caldow and Krystal Boswell all had periods of the game where they were on top of their opponents however coach Blake-Uren will be looking for the girls to put in more consistent four quarter efforts in the coming weeks. This young team is still on a learning curve and when they learn to play out games
with limited concentration lapses, they will be a force to be reckoned with. Best players: Kelly McIntosh, Jaimie George, Lauren Ollis B-Grade: Drysdale 37 defeated Ocean Grove 19 This was always going to be a tough assignment against the ladder leaders in B-Grade. The conditions didn’t help either side but it was Drysdale’s extra polish that allowed them to control the game from the outset. Luci Ross was again outstanding for Grove through the midcourt and left everything she had on the court. Paula Birch led the defensive team well and tried her heart out all day against the odds. Emma Blake-Hahnel showed her versatility with stints in defence, through the centre and in the goal circle and showed that when she is available she will be a handy acquisition to the side. The better side won on the day but the girls toughed it out well. Best players: Luci Ross, Paula Birch, Emma Blake-Hahnel C-Grade: Drysdale 26 defeated Ocean Grove 21 Top of the ladder Drysdale versus bottom of the ladder Ocean Grove…it’s fair to say that expectations weren’t high going into this game but someone forgot to tell the girls who took to the court in the red and white strip! It was the quintessential team effort which saw the Grove girls’ only one goal down at the major break and well and truly in the game. The defensive trio of Danielle Vicary, Sharna McNamara and Emma Mooney continually outpointed and
D grade action at Drysdale. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY. frustrated their opponents and the centre court players followed their lead. Drysdale got a vital break early in the last quarter and held on until the final buzzer. Whilst disappointed with the end result, every player on the court played their part and the girls rightly held their heads high despite the narrow loss. Best players: Team effort D-Grade: Drysdale 40
A grade action at Drysdale.
defeated Ocean Grove 12 Another Drysdale team on top of the ladder and they showed their class despite the best efforts of the Grove girls. Bec Kenny made the most of limited opportunities in the goal circle against quality opponents while Jen Vaningen and Emma Collins defended stoutly all day against the rushing tide. Best players: Bec Kenny, Jen Vaningen, Emma Collins
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grove footy
Rawlins five inspires Jack Rawlins put his body on the line in the Drysdale win.
GRUBBER youngster Jack Rawlings shined in Ocean Grove’s pulsating one-point win against Drysdale on June 16 at Drysdale, booting five goals, writes Mark Heenan. Final scores were Ocean Grove 7.12.54 defeated Drysdale 7.11.53. It was the second time this season the Grubbers recorded a one-point win against the Hawks. In Round one, Ocean Grove overturned a 23-point deficit at home against Drysdale at threequarter time to win a thrilling game. Rawlings kicked 5.4, collected 22 disposals and took six marks in the win. The promising teenager, who wore a bandage after a head clash against Queenscliff in round eight, kicked four of his
five goals in the first half and said it was a huge thrill for him to play a major role in the win. “I have never kicked five (goals) in my whole career at senior level,” said Rawlings who played Under 18’s at the Grubbers in 2011. “My job is to try and lock in the forward line, keep forward pressure (up) and just keep doing that, and the goals will eventually come.” Ocean Grove senior coach Cameron McGregor paid tribute to Rawlings’ courage, who missed the Torquay match in round nine after injury soreness and later suffered a knock during
Pete Corredig in action against Drysdale. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY.
the Drysdale game. He said the youngster’s five goals helped inspired his teammates to a vital win over arch rivals Drysdale. “Look Jack (Rawlings) missed last week with an injury and got cleaned up fair early and cut his head,” McGregor said. “He copped another hit later in the game and the message was come off if you are no good and his message was ‘No, I definitely want to stay out here’. “That’s the difference of him being an under 18 or a first year out of senior player playing like a junior and he has turned into senior footballer now.” M E A N T I M E , McGregor denied the Grubbers used their ‘get out of a jail free card’, despite a brave fight-back
from Drysdale in the fourth quarter. The home side, who kicked four goals and kept the Grubbers goalless in the final quarter, trailed the visitors by 25 points at the final break. “We set ourselves up with three good quarters of footy, we hung on because we probably matured as
a group, we led (most of the) day,” McGregor said. “We were probably expected to run the game out better than what we did – but credit where credit is due the boys hung in the last couple of minutes.” Defender Tom Roberts and Shane Jack played pivotal roles in the win.
SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 7.12.54 DEFEATED DRYSDALE 7.11.53 Ocean Grove Goal Kickers: J. Rawlings 5, P. Corredig , D. Maloney Best Players: J. Rawlings, S. Jack, T. Roberts, P. Maloney, K. Long, A. O’’Callaghan
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Unfortunately for Grove reserves they fell to a 20.8.128 to 8.7-55 defeat at the hands of Drysdale.
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grove footy
Set for Ammo revival
Continued from page 48. Third-placed Ocean Grove and Torquay have a 9-2 record after 11 rounds, although the Tigers have a superior percentage. “We are three games clear ahead of Geelong Amateur in third spot, we’re going there to try and win games of footy,” McGregor said. “Geelong Amateur are obviously playing some good footy and as I said earlier in the year when people started writing them off ….they’re a bloody good football side’. “They (Geelong Amateur) have got some potential superstars in there, once it all clicks for them they are going to be hard to beat.” The Grubbers defeated Amateur by 15 points in their round three clash. MEANWHILE after losses to Queenscliff and Torquay in successive rounds, the Grubbers
rediscovered their winning touch with a narrow win over Drysdale in Round 10 and a solid four-goal victory against Modewarre at Ocean Grove. Final scores were Ocean Grove 8.15.63 to Modewarre 5.9.39. McGregor described Saturday’s win against Modewarre as their side’s most consistent fourquarter performance for the season. “Every win is a good win at the moment,” McGregor said. “That was probably our best four-quarter effort for the season, which is the most pleasing thing.” The Grubbers jumped the Warriors from the first bounce with a four goal to nothing opening term and handled the unexpected drier conditions better
than the opposition. Grubber recruit Michael Stewart stood up in one of his best games to date in the ruck, while Liam Rock and Brandon Backwell played contributing roles. Youngster Jack Rawlings, who played a starring role with five goals in the win against Drysdale, booted two majors alongside midfielder Aaron O’Callaghan. The home side led at all intervals, though Modewarre fought hard in the third quarter and were well aided by Adam Leslie and Steve Dellow, who kicked two goals. Modeware coach Mathew Sproule admitted it was a stroke of genius by his former club to abandon their home surrounds during the week, so the ground avoided the mud bath like conditions against Torquay in round nine. Instead, the Grubbers
opted to move their training base to nearby Collendina at the request of local council. In fact the Grubbers’ Under 18 match against South Barwon was moved to Collendina on Saturday. He said the conditions had surprised him and his players. “Without a doubt (I came here expecting the ground to be in worse condition than what it
was),” Sproule said after the match. “I used to live in the town (Ocean Grove), I came here every day this week before the game. “Ocean Grove used their brains a bit, they did not want a mud heap let’s be honest, they have got really good outside kids who can run,” he said. Saturday’s match against Geelong Amateur starts at 2.10pm at Queens Park.
SCOREBOARD Ocean Grove 8.15.63 defeated Modewarre 5.9.39 Goal Kickers: A. O’’Callaghan 2, J. Rawlings 2, J. McTaggart , D. Maloney , B. Backwell , L. Rock Best Players: M. Stewart, S. Fairway, A. O’’Callaghan, L. Rock, K. Reardon, B. Backwell
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GAME ON OCEAN Grove coach Cameron McGregor has labelled this weekend’s clash against Geelong Amateur as a season defining match, following the Grubbers’ gritty 24-point-win
over Modewarre on Saturday, writes Mark Heenan. Along with ladder leader Queenscliff, Amateur unquestionably are one of the form
teams of the BFL competition winning five of their last six matches after their 0-3 start to the season. On Saturday, Amateur claimed their biggest
scalp of 2012, defeating second-placed Torquay by 30 points at Queens Park.
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