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MEN’S SHED DOOR OPENS
PROPOSALS to develop a Men’s Shed for Ocean Grove have gained momentum with local Member and Health Minister Lisa Neville backing a local bid for State funding. Already the idea has supporters across organisations such as Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre, Rotary and the RSL and many more individuals have expressed a strong interest in being involved.
Men’s Sheds – there’s nothing new about men gathering together in their own space to talk, share skills, swap ideas, solve problems or just discuss life in general. More recent is the idea of community-based Men’s Sheds offering not just woodwork, metal work and old car restoration but general activities among men – fishing, playing cards, watching sport or cooking up a barbie. Nicki Dunne, co-ordinator of
the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre, is keen to auspice a wider idea of a men’s shed that encompassing more than the traditional ‘woodworking club’. The common theme in all Sheds is about men feeling useful and contributing to their communities, learning or sharing their skills, making friends, networking and availing themselves of health information programmes and opportunities. That’s a factor in generating interest at government level. Nicki Dunne said: “The men’s sheds project was announced two years ago by the state government. “The original concept was to give men in the community a form of group, traditionally woodworking groups. “We are thinking of taking it a little bit further than just a woodworking shed.” Nicki said that State funding was vital but so was planning how to ensure it is sustainable. Nicki and a group of other
interested individuals are now rallying others and will hold a planning meeting in the next fortnight. The aim is to be ‘bid ready’ for next year. “We are going for the next funding round in March or April next year. “It’s a fantastic concept but we have to work out how to keep it going, that involves a planning. “Keeping it running is going to be a bigger issue than the building itself and where we put it. “We want to get a whole lot of groups involved.’ She said they would also begin a trial of men’s shed type activities next year regardless of the outcome of funding. They are already planning to run fishing trips as they were earlier identified as a need among local men. Local supporter Ron Johnson recently contacted the Voice because he believes there is a huge demand for a Men’s Shed type of facility for retirees, the semi retired and widowed. Continued Page 3
Man hospitalised after ‘altercation’
BELLARINE police are investigating the background to an incident in which a man was hospitalised after a violent incident outside Coles Supermarket in Ocean Grove on Friday afternoon. Continued Page 3.
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More than 200 turn out to farewell Bert A PACKED Church of Christ in Tareeda Way was a reminder of how widely Bert Fenton was regarded in Ocean Grove and much further afield. With all the seating taken up well wishers lined the walls and many had to stand outside, such was the popularity of the Bert who recently passed away. At his service, family and best friends told of their special memories of the active 94-yearold Lion and RSL member who was still flying pleasure aircraft until only a few years ago. Ron Johnson of the Ocean Grove RSL subbranch also performed a services farewell before guests joined RSL and Lions in forming a guard of honour as the coffin was taken from the church to a private cremation.
RSL, Lions, flying colleagues, family and friends formed a guard of honour for Bert Fenton.
Restaurant, bank and sports shop set to join Target, Gloria Jeans and pharmacy
OCEAN Plaza is cruising along towards an October 22 opening date say developers. Michael Russ, a director of the developers Dzine Group, said they were very happy with the progress that had been made in terms of construction and letting the property. “Going well, on target, we’ve only lost one week due to the severe winds.
“October 22 is the opening date and we expect about three to four shops will be open and trading on that date. We expect that all the stores will be fitted out and operational by Christmas. “So far as well as Target, Gloria Jeans and a pharmacy we also expect to have a sports store. We’ve had more applicants than we
have shops. We have had a lot of interest from prospective tenants. “We’ve also had interest from a florist, a small chain store and, on the corner, a restaurant chain, in fact three have shown an interest but we think that one of them will sign up. “
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OCEAN Grove and Wallington firefighters were called to a stove fire in Caralee Court, Collendina last week. Fortunately the occupant went next door and alerted neighbours who dialed 000. The incident happened on Wednesday August 5. Elsewhere crews were called to deal with a vehicle fire in Rhinds Road on July 31, a burning dumpster in Hitchcock Avenue earlier in July and earlier the same day a house fire in the Esplanade, Portarlington which required the use of the brigade’s thermal imaging camera to check for hot spots.
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Pets poisoned by pufferfish
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Warning for dog walkers TWO local dogs have recently been ill with one dying after eating poisonous pufferfish that sometimes wash up onto our beaches. The pufferfish, sometimes known as toadfish, play an important role in our marine ecosystem but the toxins in their skin and organs can be fatal to humans and other land animals, particularly dogs. “Dead toadfish wash up on our shores from time to time for reasons unknown, and dogs have an acute sense of smell leading them to the fish well before you realise what
your dog is up to,” warns Barwon Coast. Pufferfish are the second most poisonous vertebrate and one fish has enough toxins to kill 30 adult humans. Veterinarian Dr Ewen McMillan says that although it is a random and rare event, the consequences can be deadly.
“The toxins cause respiratory paralysis, the results are usually fatal and there is no antidote, so people should make sure their dogs don’t touch anything that looks like a dead fish.” Two common types of pufferfish in our area are the smooth toadfish and the globefish, and although they are potentially dangerous and should be avoided they are important cleaners of the marine environment and provide a food source for other larger fish and sharks. * news@oceangrovevoice.com
Men’s Shed bid Continued from Page 1. “We need this to allow people who are on their own to have somewhere they can go and be among men,” said Mr Johnson. “Many men just like to go into a place to talk with other men, especially retirees, who sometimes get under their wife’s feet. “Also it gives men the opportunity to mix together and talk about new skills. “I have spoken to about a dozen people and they are also interested in it. I do frankly believe that men like to get together and have a chat among men, they can talk about a lot of subjects.” Another active supporter of a Men’s Shed is local surf lifesaving volunteer Bruce Ward who recently gave a talk to an enthusiastic Rotary audience. “A lot of research suggests men’s sheds are a benefit to men, that can provide somewhere they can discuss men’s issues fact to face and access to men’s sheds leads to community benefit. It’s basically a community service based on improving men’s health.
“We would hope to involve other associations, health services, local doctors, church groups, Rotary, the RSL and senior citizens.” He also believes a Men’s Shed should embrace a wider concept than a woodworking club. “Not just woodwork, but for many reasons. It should cater for the needs of members and it should not be restricted to a concept of a workshop facility where men can get together. They could be choirs, railways, reading, games or mentoring young people. It’s about social stimulation.” Local member Lisa Neville has given her support to the project. The Brumby Labor Government became the first government in Australia to provide funding for the establishment of the new Men’s Sheds in recognition of the important role that they can play in the community. Ms Neville said: “We are providing funding of up to $50,000 for the establishment of each new shed. “So far we have funded the established of 51 new sheds across
Victoria including several in and around Geelong. “In September we will be opening a new funding round where up to $1 million will be available to establish more sheds. In addition another $1 million funding round will take place in the first half of next year. “I welcome the move to establish a Men’s Shed in Ocean Grove and I would encourage the community to work with the council and State Government as they put together their application.” Men’s Sheds have become the new and highly popular place for men to go spend time with friends, make new friends and get important information of health and well-being. Men’s Shed’s not only help those attending but they also contribute to their local community by being involved in projects such as fixing desks at the local school and building play equipment at little or no cost. Contact the Neighbourhood Centre at 91 The Parade or call 5255 4294 if you would like to register an interest.
BELLARINE police are investigating the background to an incident in which a man was hospitalised after an altercation outside Coles supermarket in Ocean Grove on Friday afternoon. Initial reports from witnesses suggested two men who had been canvassing for a charity had an exchange of words with a passerby and this escalated into violence in the alleyway between Coles and Liquerland. One woman who said she and another stepped in to quell the incident said she was shocked that such a thing could be happening in broad daylight in Ocean Grove. Blood splatters on the pathway clearly indicated where the skirmish occurred. The incident happened about 4.15pm and police investigating say they have spoken to a substantial amount of witnesses. Police say the man’s injuries were not serious and he was released from hospital the same day.
Working bee
A GANG of eager volunteers took part in a working bee at Collendina Sports clubrooms at the weekend. The club is getting a new extension and decking, although removing a giant buried tyre from the rear yard proved a challenge.
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Ocean Grove one day...Bali the next
Sunset at Kuta Beach.
IF you travel to Bali over winter it’s very likely you will run into someone from Ocean Grove. Either in the airport, sitting next to you on the plane, walking down Kuta Beach or out in a remote surf break it’s inevitable that there will be a familiar face from home. So what is it that prompts people from a holiday town like Ocean Grove to mass exodus in winter to Indonesia’s most popular holiday island? While on holiday I tracked down some locals enjoying the sun, surf and a couple of Bintangs to ask them why they love Bali. I caught up with Rebecca Agg and Brendan Malone with their two daughters Summer, five and Amali, three for lunch at the popular eatery Kedin’s in Kuta’s bustling laneway Poppies I. Brendan and Rebecca have
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Roz and Chris Myers enjoying dinner at Kubu restaurant, Candi Dasa.
done the unconventional but admirable of packing up their Australian lives and leaving on an 18 month trip around South East Asia. Brendan, a keen surfer owns a property on a small surfers’ paradise island in the Philippines that will be the family’s base for their adventure. Bali is the first stop for six weeks of relaxing to the tropical heat and giving the girls a chance to practice their swimming skills in the pool. They are all Bali aficionados with Brendan clocking up 26 visits and Rebecca on her ninth. Summer is also the veteran with three visits to the island in her short five years. Brendan’s first trip to Bali was as a teenager paid for with his first check as an apprentice
back in 1981. He is quick to point out that Kuta in the early 80s is a lot different to the hectic suburb we know now. “Bemo corner was about the extent of Kuta and then it was just rice paddies,” he said. The rice fields are long gone and have been replaced with masses of people and infrastructure as far as the eye can see. On this trip especially it was hard not the notice the amount of new buildings going up, existing ones being extended and road works everywhere we went on the island. It hasn’t deterred visitors though with Kuta hotels maintaining 70 to 80 percent capacity over this year’s peak season. People will argue about what they love most about Bali and its distinctive culture. Rebecca loves the people you meet on a day-to-day basis. “They’re just friendly laid back people
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A couple who does escape the winter cold every year is Roz and Chris Myers. They have made the trip to Bali around 13 times, so often in fact they’ve lost count over the years. Their first encounter of what has become a love affair with the island was with a holiday in 1992. It was a reasonably
A popular surfers’ haunt, Bali attracts both young and old from around the world in the search for the perfect wave. The tourism boom to the island over the years has made the popular surf breaks a lot busier then before. “There are crowds in the water now,” laments Brendan Malone,
Rebecca, holding Amali and Brendan with Summer outside Kedin’s restaurant, Poppies I, Kuta.
priced, quick trip that had a resounding effect on the entire family. “I loved the weather, the food and the beautiful Balinese people,” said Roz. They also wanted to expose their children to a different culture and encourage their daughter Laura who had just begun to learn Indonesian through Ocean Grove Primary School One of their favourite parts of traveling to Bali is making the one hour boat trip to Nusa Lembongan off the east coast of the island. Staying in bungalow villas overlooking the bay, Roz and Chris enjoy sitting back and enjoying the serenity of the island. Nusa Lembongan is famous for its seaweed farms that supply many international cosmetic and ice cream companies with the algae that is then processed into a common preservative. “The patchwork of colour due to the seaweed farms is just picturesque,” said Roz. Roz and Chris’s 2009 trip sees Bali as the last relaxing leg of a five week trip through South East Asia. Staying at Kuta and Legian allows for shopping and much needed relaxing by the pool and Chris is able to stretch his surfing legs at the popular breaks at Medewi on the west coast and Nusa Lembongan.
reminiscing about his first trip to the island in 1981. Amali, three, agrees with her dad about their favourite part of Bali. “I like the beach, it’s my favourite thing,” she said. Everyone seems to agree on why so many people from Ocean Grove love to escape to Bali. Roz and Chris both believe that because we live the beachside lifestyle, we are drawn to holiday at the beach which Bali offers in abundance. John from Jetset thinks that our laidback beach lifestyle plays a major role. “I think the attraction is that it’s a similar lifestyle” said John. Rebecca and Brandon agree and add that as many people know Bali they know what to expect in a holiday there. In the colder months to escape the “winter blues” the short, six hour flight guarantees a holidays in hot, humid weather, even if overcast or raining. As John points out “Bali is a really, really popular destination. It has had its fair share of dramas…. but they pick themselves up.” The popularity of Bali is a testament to large portion of the Ocean Grove community who despite whatever issues arise, still plan holidays to the island and support the Balinese community.
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Toxic bridge ‘protected’ TOXIC timbers set to be installed in the new Barwon Heads bridge will be sealed within a SeaShield casing, according to VicRoads. The assurance comes after Liberal MP David Koch revealed that the new bridge’s timber pylons would be treated with poisonous copper arsenic to stop them from rotting in the sea water. Member for Western Victoria Mr Koch criticised the State Government and VicRoads for planning to use environmentally toxic materials during the constructing of two new bridges at Barwon Heads. He made the claims in State Parliament late last month. “VicRoads, in conjunction with the State Government, is to build two controversial bridges at Barwon Heads. The location of the second bridge not only contravenes the current coastal strategy but will also involve the use of submerged copper arsenic doubled dipped pressure treated timber pylons, that will further threaten this area,” said Mr Koch. Mr Koch said he was concerned that the
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State Government and Vic Roads had used every loop-hole and evasive tactic to avoid conducting a proper environmental impact study to examine the consequences of building a second bridge in “this pristine environment”. “Community groups in both Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, along with the City of Greater Geelong and environmentalists throughout the region, have all expressed outrage that the project is being allowed to proceed at all. These concerns were also shared by all non-Government members of the Victorian Upper House in a recent disallowance motion.” Mr Koch said he was concerned the Victorian Coastal Council and their Chairperson have remained silent on the environmental issues relating to the second bridge. But a VicRoads spokesman said the timbers will in fact be treated with copper Chrome arsenate, one of the most common preservatives used to counter the harsh marine environment.
Ship scuttling shifted THE latest date to be announced for the scuttling of the ex-HMAS Canbarra is Saturday August 22. Originally the date for sinking the ship 4km off Collendina was expected to be this coming Saturday. Several readers have contacted the Voice to say that the company decommissioning the ship has not set a date, however, we understand the likely date has been set.
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Thanks to the Rainbow Riders I’d just like to thank the ‘Rainbow Riders’ for a great day, and a fantastic event for a good cause. The kids had so much fun riding horses, watching the pigs, horse and carriage ride, eating sausage, lollies & cake, and getting
their face painted. Here’s a happy snap of our son Oskar, 2 1/2, being a very happy Lion.
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A note from Paul Carew of KYO, Ocean Grove MY brother Mike is a really exceptional person. Three years ago he sold up his Melbourne property, cashed in his pension fund and took off to Zambia. He bought a few acres of land there with a few dilapidated buildings on it and has since worked hard to follow his dream. This dream which is now becoming a reality is the “Children Of Destiny Project” and this is its mission statement: This exciting project will develop a children’s village for some of Zambia’s many orphans and disadvantaged children. Zambia currently has one of the largest AIDS orphan populations per capita in the world. This
project aims to provide nutrition, medical aid, clothing and education through a holistic school program. Accommodation with full time care will also be provided for children who have become completely destitute. Commercial fish ponds will be set up to help sustain the school, children’s cottages and a small medical clinic. You may wonder why I am telling you about Mike. Well in the spirit of a win – win situation this is why. My sister-in –law manages the fashion department of a large store who have very generously donated thousands of women’s sample fashion items to KYO at 26 Smithton Grove Ocean Grove
to be sold at $10 per item irrespective of the original price tags that were up to 20 times more! All the proceeds will go directly to Zambia to be used in helping complete the Children Of Destiny Project. Every cent you spend on these quality fashion items will benefit a disadvantaged African child and we promise you genuine quality products at real sale prices. This is not cheap gear being “flogged off ”, it’s the real thing! Every item is $10 and every 410 goes to Zambia. KYO is open every day 10am to 5pm. Help KYO help these kids in Zambia. Call in at KYO for more details.
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role self-help community health groups play in helping others. The funding program is an example of the state government’s support of small local selfhelp groups and aims to increase the capacity of people who are affected by a chronic or mental health condition to live independently and fully in their own community. These health self-help groups are composed of and managed by people who share a common chronic health condition, either themselves or as part of their family. The grants are provided to the groups for general running expenses and minor equipment. Funding guidelines, application forms and further information on the Health Self Help Program can be obtained via the Department of Human Services web site: http://www. health.vic.gov.au/communityhealth/self_ help.htm or by contacting the Geelong office of the Department of Human Services.
HEALTH SELF HELP PROGRAM GRANTS Application for grants from the 2009-2010 Health Self Help Program have now opened. I encourage local health self-help groups to apply for these one-off grants of up to $5,000 that are in recognition of the key volunteer
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ON MARINE SAFETY REFORM OPTIONS Victorians are invited to have their say on potential reform options to improve safety on the State’s waterways as part of a wide-ranging State Government public consultation program.
The government is taking action to improve safety on Victorian waterways and as part of this process, we have released discussion papers presenting a summary of issues and options for reform. Some of the issues raised include hoon legislation being applied on the water, practical testing for boat licensing, improving vessel registration and introducing new measures to improve safety and ensure safer vessels. I encourage those who use the state’s waterways to help the government develop the best safety solutions that work for everybody. For more information contact my office on 5248 3462, or to download the discussion papers visit www.marinesafety.vic.gov.au. Inquiries, comments and submissions can be emailed to marineactreview@transport.vic. gov.au Comments and submissions should be lodged by 5pm on Monday 7 September 2009. 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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day in the life - peter mobbs
Main Beach for Mobbsy I HAVE been living in Ocean Grove for 12 years . I was working at Triple M in Melbourne and one day the entire team was fired. I was offered a gig at K-Rock and my wife Deryn and I decided to live at the beach, and Ocean Grove became home. So to that executive who sacked me all those years ago – thanks ! The first memories I have of Ocean Grove are of seeing Uncanny X-Men and the Mentals at the Ocean Grove Hotel back in the 80s. And yes, I had a mullet. I think Ocean Grove is heading the same way as small coastal places all over the country. The old beach shacks are being replaced by big yuppie boxes. The best thing about Ocean Grove for me is the people and the beach. I am just ‘Mobbsy the second rate boogie boarder and dodgy guitarist’ which I love. Sometimes I get bailed up by someone who wants to know about radio, but generally, I’m just another idiot in uggies, and that’s how I like it. I think Ocean Grove needs
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more things for the young people. A cinema, ice skating or roller skating rink, or even a gaming arcade would be great places for the kids to hang in. The pool and skate parks are a great step in the right direction. I am involved in the DSA, Disabled Surfing Association, which helps the disabled surf and I am also an original member of the secretive Ocean Grove Boardriders Club. I am the drive DJ at K-Rock. I
have been in radio for 25 years now. I have worked at stations in Canberra, Newcastle, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. I’ve had some great experiences in the biz. I have partied and hung out with Metallica, The Stones, Bon Jovi, Faith No More, Slash, BB King, Alice Cooper, Kylie, Kiss and a million Aussie acts. My normal day starts with a walk to the beach to scope out the surf. If there is swell, I grab my lid and head out for a sesh.
Then I organize a couple of things for my gig, play guitar downstairs, fire up the Xbox 360 and then head into the K-Rock studios around 3pm. If I was mayor of Ocean Grove I would immediately stand down and hand my robes over to Chooka. If I wasn’t in Ocean Grove I would be living in Waikiki in Hawaii. Everytime I go there I just feel like I am home.
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grove news
Grove sparky helping skill PNG TAKING trainers, not students, out of their comfort zone is a move Ocean Grove electrician Ian Strachan believes has paid off for 80 Papua New Guineans mineworkers who have recently graduated with internationally recognised trade certificates. The Gordon TAFE trained sparky is one of 12 Australian tradesmen working throughout the Pacific under the Australian Government’s Australia-Pacific Technical College initiative. Apprentices get world-class qualifications in areas where there is a shortfall in the Pacific, including diesel fitting, carpentry and welding. “Innovative, dynamic and challenging is how I would sumup what the Australia-Pacific Technical College is achieving,” said Ian, who is based at the Ok Tedi Mining Ltd site in Tabubil in PNG’s Western Province. “It’s realistic. We train students in their workplace, we see problems they may be encountering on a daily basis and then tie that into training. They are still getting a top-class qualification, only this way we can see immediate benefits.” One of his students, father of four Philip Benail, got hooked on all things electrical as a young
Electrician Philip Benail, his wife Mathilde and young Laurie, with Australian trainer Ian Strachan at a recent PNG graduation ceremony. boy pulling apart old radios in profession and provide for my his parents village of Asaro in the family.” Eastern Highlands. He now holds Philip also appreciated the a supervisory role at the mine family-study-work balance the which employs over 2000 Papua College provides. New Guineans and represents 32 “If I had to travel for this training, percent of the country total annual my children would be without exports. their father. I haven’t missed any In a global climate, where tens first steps, I haven’t missed them of thousands of mineworkers growing up.” have lost their jobs, he feels the While it’s been relatively smooth Australian training has ensured transition for the students, it’s his future. trainers like Ian who have been “I have job security,” said Philip. thrown into a whole new world. “Ian has guided me through While he misses his adult my Australian Certificate 3 in children in Ocean Grove, on Electrical and I feel I have done a positive note, his health has all I can to be at the top of my improved by living in a province
where fast food is not available. “I can’t stop for my pie, muffin and cappuccino on the way to work and have had to adapt my culinary skills to the staples of bananas’ fish and rice. Much better for the waistline.” There’s rules that come along with living in a mining town including; a speed limit of forty kilometres, alcohol restrictions and daily vehicle safety inspections. Then there’s the weather. Ian left Australia where regional areas were still in drought, he’s now not a day without his umbrella. Tabubil’s average rainfall is measured in metres not millimeters which equates to an average eight metres a year, give or take a metre. “I had come from nine hundred millimetres in a good year,” said Ian. “I also haven’t put on a jumper in two years and from all reports back home it was down to six degrees this week.” “I can’t deny there hasn’t been challenges, moving to another country and teaching in at a mine site, but I can see the benefits everyday in a safer workplace. People appreciate what Australia is helping them achieve.”
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Mike Smith. Have you ever wondered how secure your computer is to cyber attacks? Many people wonder, but not too many people do anything about it. According to PC Authority Australia an unprotected computer will be attacked in as little as 4 minutes online. Attacks can render your computer totally useless, as well as putting at risk your privacy, security and identity. SeeCureIT Onsite Repairs is a brand new computer repair
business that has opened in Ocean Grove and is owned and operated by local man Mike Smith. SeeCureIT services computers and specialises in online computer security; this incorporates virus removal, security checks, and security upgrades. While SeeCureIT specialises in computer security they are a one stop shop for your entire computer needs. They repair Windows based personal computers in your home so there is no need to unplug everything and take it into Geelong when something goes wrong. They are available 7 days a week, and have flat, inexpensive billing rates, whatever the task. SeeCureIT has experience in fixing operating systems from Windows 3.1 in 1994 to today where they work with the latest operating system Windows 7, due to replace
Windows Vista. SeeCureIT was granted a testing licence at the start of the year for Windows 7 and they are very enthusiastic about the positive benefits of upgrading to the new operating system. SeeCureIT has poured a lot of general knowledge into their new look website. People can use the website as a resource for gaining a general understanding on how important internet security is. Although Mike Smith runs the business, his aim is to provide a complete computer related business that you can turn to for any possible computer need. He is linked in with Web Designers, systems specialists, hardware specialists and graphic designers; all from the Ocean Grove area. Mike really enjoys the community spirit in Ocean Grove, one that he
has not seen anywhere else that he has lived. He states, “I enjoy the lifestyle, I admire the people and the environment meets the sophistication of Melbourne with the relaxed atmosphere of small coastal town”. From the outset, SeeCureIT is dedicated to the community of Ocean Grove. Mike works as a volunteer at the Gumnut Grove Opportunity Shop in Hodgson St one day a week, he would also like to sponsor a community website where he will design and host the website for free to an Ocean Grove community group who does not already have a website and would like one. To apply just email community@seecureit.com. For more information about SeeCureIT see the website www. seecureit.com.
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environment
Timid Reserve dwellers Tree planting
As part of National Tree Day on Sunday 2 August, Bellarine Landcare Group and Mannerim CFA Juniors planted 800 indigenous rushes, grasses, shrubs and trees on a Bellarine Catchment Network project site at Marcus Hill, overlooking Swan Bay. Plants were grown and supplied by the Bellarine Landcare Group nursery at Drysdale, collected from local seed and suited to local
conditions. The plants will help to restore vegetation to the area and provide food and shelter to local native wildlife. If you would like further information on suitable indigenous plants for the Bellarine Peninsula or help with controlling Pest Animals and Plants, please contact Michaela Holroyd, Landcare Officer, Bellarine Landcare Group on 0408527619.
THIS wallaby was spotted in the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. A Wallaby is a marsupial that is similar to a kangaroo but smaller. There are about 30 species of wallabies known. The name Wallaby comes from the Eora Aboriginal tribe that inhabited Sydney. Like the kangaroo a baby Wallaby
is called a ‘joey’. The Red Necked Wallaby is widely found in Eastern Australia and Tasmania, in coastal scrub and highland areas. It is a medium sized Wallaby, growing to about 90 cms in length. This Wallaby has a black nose, black paws, a white stripe of fur on each cheek, a grey coat with reddish
fur around the shoulders. Wallabies live in a group called a mob. They eat grasses, usually at night, and shelter in forest areas during the day. The female Wallaby is mature enough to breed at around 14 months of age. The joey remains in the pouch for up to 9 months. By Jenny Carr
We conserve, present and enhance the natural & developed coastal environs for the enjoyment and use of all
BARWON COAST Barwon Coast, your local coastal foreshore managers, has the responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land from Collendina to Black Rock including our beautiful beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13th Beach. We are also the manager of the Port of Barwon Heads and operate the Barwon Heads Caravan Park & the Riverview Family Caravan Park, Ocean Grove. Our Committee members are all local residents from Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads and are appointed by the State Government following the public advertising for expressions of interest. BARWON HEADS BRIDGE The existing Barwon Heads bridge is within a road reservation and is not part of the coastal crown land for which Barwon Coast has been appointed to manage. The area set aside for the new bridges and the construction zone has been declared “The Barwon Heads Bridge Project Area” and is part of the Order In Council published March 2009 following upon the Minister for Planning’s “calling in” the project The Minster resolved that the project could proceed subject to compliance with conditions contained within a schedule to that order. That schedule required a number of plans to be developed and approved by the Minister prior the commencement of works. Parallel to that process a number of other approvals were required including the granting of Coastal Management Act consent through the Department of Sustainability and Environment With the decision being made that the project will proceed and with Barwon Coast having no approval roles within these processes, we sought and have been provided the opportunity for input into reviewing relevant documents and plans being submitted by VicRoads and their contractor. The major emphasis of our review has been how to limit / moderate the impact on the coastal environment of the project especially, but not exclusively, during the construction stage. We anticipate that we will have an ongoing opportunity to continue providing such input throughout the project to ensure our views on potential impacts on the coastal environs are considered.
Barwon Coast has had input into documents as broad as the bridge construction management plan, the temporary bridge construction plan, the bridge development plan, and the bridge vegetation management plan plus the impact of the works on the river and its local environs. Barwon Coast (as manager of the local Port) is currently reviewing navigation plans for the construction zone prior to issuing the required Notice to Mariners. VicRoads and their contractor McConnell Dowell (MacDow) have now commenced works on the project to reconstruct the existing road bridge and to build a separate adjacent (downstream) pedestrian bridge to accommodate pedestrians, cyclists and anglers. Initial works include the establishment of the site compound in Bridge car park on the Ocean Grove side of the river, road widening and the establishment of an enclosed construction zone within Lahey Square car park on the Barwon Heads side. MacDow have established a project website www.barwonheadsbridge.com.au and a project information line 1800 638 401 Hodgson St car park area We have recently commissioned a review of the car park at the ocean end of Hodgson St and the linkages with the coastal walking / cycling trails In recent days works have been undertaken to improve the trail leading eastward from below the Grants Lookout down into Hodgson St by concreting the pathway thereby eliminating wash outs etc on the existing unformed trail Sustainable use of water Our major program to reduce the usage of water within out two large caravan parks (over 1,000 sites) is nearing completion. Water tanks have been installed on all amenity blocks with rain water now used to flush toilets; electronic shower timers have been installed to reduce shower times; and all top loading washing machines have been replaced with low water use front loaders. I encourage you to contact me to discuss any issues related to the promenade etc and coastal management generally by phoning me on 5254 1371 Bob Jordan General Manager
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Arty pARTy OCEAN Grove is on it’s way to becoming a cultural hub for budding artists and musicians with the first Ocean Grove Spring Carnival of Art or pARTy to be held on Melbourne Cup long weekend. Piping Hot Chicken Shop owner John Bowman with the Ocean Grove Arts Network (OGAN) are developing pARTy to bring potential Picasso’s out of their homes and celebrate their talent in the community. “We’re providing a social side for those who want to do art,” John said emphasizing the need for an alternate outlet for teenagers who don’t play football or sport. Ocean Grove Primary School traditionally holds an art show on Melbourne Cup weekend for both students and adults alike. This year over 50 businesses from The Terrace will become a gallery with a twist on a weekend that usually sees the first of the
WHAT’S ON Monday Nights – Kids Eat Free, *conditions apply
Tuesday Nights - Members Night Wednesday Nights - $16 Steak Night Thursday Nights - $13 Parmi Night and Vines Lawyers, the Green Room, Sandi’s Spot, the Piping Hot Chicken Shop and Ocean Grove Newsagency are some of the 50 busineses that will help turn the Grove into a giant art gallery for the Melbourne Cup weekend.
summer tourists arriving in the area. There will be various events over the entire weekend with a contemporary art exhibition at the Noel Essex Fine Art Gallery on Grubb Rd, student art display at Ocean Grove Primary school, teenage art show at the Neighbourhood centre and an open category display in shops and shop windows down The Terrace. One special night will also see an award ceremony for the best artworks. Ocean Grove Primary School’s art teacher Robyn Jones believes the collaboration throughout the town will help to give promising artists more opportunities in their hometown. “The aim is to engage
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students in ways previously not possible, encouraging anywhere, anytime access to learning for the school community,” Robyn said. John believes that with increasing events in Ocean Grove like pARTy and live music nights, The Terrace is shaping up to be the artistic centre of the Bellarine Peninsula. “The Terrace is a real cultural strip, we’re the envy of other towns on the peninsula,” he said going on to praise the excitement of local traders to become involved. “When talking to businesses they have been really enthusiastic,” he said. Ocean Grove Art Network is looking for local artists to join the pARTy. If you are passionate about painting, drawing or sculpture, entry forms are available at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop, Elvis Parsley, Sandi’s Spot or Strapper.
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Wow! What an afternoon and night it was at the MS Fundraiser on Friday July 31 at Bardeli. Bree-Arne Chamley the face and reason why the event was held was blown away by the amazing support of all that attended. Bree-Arne at only 23 has been dealing with the debilitating disease for over four years. It was fantastic to see her perform her own songs along with reggae sounds accompanied by Lachy and others and last out a very long night. So did Mum Helen who couldn’t wipe the smile off her face. The afternoon commenced with a group of year five girls from Ocean Grove Primary School singing, dancing and strutting their stuff. Then the audience was entertained by other very talented young musos from Bellarine Secondary College. At six the stage opened up to a huge range of unbelievable local talented musicians who although only given a 15min time slot were more than happy to offer their support to Bree-Arne and her
musical pursuit in spite of MS. Throughout the evening an ongoing auction was held of fantastic and very generous donations from Ocean Grove and Geelong businesses. Kevin Downey the resident auctioneer created several humorous moments where people outbidded themselves and if ever stuck for a bid would call on Jon Willard or Marnie to provide one. Everyone was raving about the fun and success of the evening and with a final result of $2,751.55 being raised for research into MS it most definitely was a huge success. The proceeds will be donated to F5m (Foundation 5 million) at MS Research Australia. Kerri Maxwell at Bardeli would sincerely like to thank everyone who donated items, those who cooked (Dave, Hari & Phil), John Atkins for the sound, Kevin Downey, all the outstanding musicians on the night and Bree-Arne for her strength, smile and unrelenting view that a cure for MS can be found.
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what’s ON
Saturday August 15 7pm: Bar Deli - Blues Night. Live music featuring Blue Adagio 7.30 – 11.30: Club Grove – Live music with Brendan Britt
Saturday August 22 7pm: Bar Deli - Mischievous Thom album launch. 7.30–11.30pm: Club Grove – Live music with Decades Friday August 28 8pm: Piping Hot Chicken Shop – Live music with Den Hanrahan, Sarah Carroll. $10
Saturday August 29 7.30 – 11.30: Club Grove – Live music with Big ‘O’ & Elvis Tribute Show Mondays 6.30 pm: Bar Deli – Open Mic night, combined with Curry night. 7 pm – 8.30 pm: Line Dancing at the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Elaine 0413 690 597 Barwon Heads Hotel - Kids Eat Free, conditions apply Tuesdays 7.45–10pm: Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance - meet at the Marcus
Hill Hall Cnr of Banks Rd & Bellarine Highway. Contact D Pearce 52552858. Barwon Heads Hotel - Members night in the bistro, buy one main meal, get one free Wednesdays 1pm–3pm: Line Dancing at the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Elaine 0413 690 597 Barwon Heads Hotel - $16 steak night in the bistro
Barwon Heads Hotel - $13 parmi night 9 – 12pm: Barwon Heads Hotel – karaoke in the bak bar Fridays 5-6pm: Barwon Heads Hotel - Happy hour in the bak bar Barwon Heads Hotel – 888 Pub Poker Saturdays 11am: Beach Babe Beads - Jewellery making 4–9pm: Ocean Grove Hotel – Open mic
Thursdays 11am: Beach Babe Beads - Jewellery making
Sundays 2–5pm: Bar Deli – Live music with Jon Willard
some sweet gutsy vocals and strong bass lines to create a sound that we are very proud of. On top of this, the band entered the Global Battle of the Bands competition and last week learned that their track “Don’t make sense” had become the 6th most downloaded song in the competition
– remarkable for a group of year 11 & 12 students from the Bellarine. The album launch is at 7pm on August 22. The album will be for sale on the night. You can also log on to www.gbob.com/ mischievousthom/register and add it to your favorites.
Thom set for album launch MISCHIEVOUS Thom are celebrating their album launch with a gig at Bar Deli this month. MT are a group of five musicians that have been playing together for around two years. “We have played anywhere they will have us saving any income to record and produce our own album,” said lead singer
and keyboard player Brandon Davey. Brandon explained that the album, “Kindness in Red” is the culmination of 12 months writing and recording. “We recorded the album at Phat on the Grill studio in Portarlington, where Chris allowed us to experiment with sympathetic strings and wine glasses, mixing together
Clubs meet Mondays
Wednesdays
Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 7.30pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Enquiries - Marg Wylie 5256 2550 Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7.30pm - 9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Ph.52551641.
Jujitsu, 6.30pm: Juniors; 7.30pm Adults, Surfside Centre, Steve Cosgrave 0405 022084
First Monday of every month
Third Wednesday of every month
Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm: Bellarine Secondary College. Contact Tony on 0409 545929. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Ch Hall, Draper St. Details 5256 1863. Ocean Grove Ladies Probus, 10am: Ocean Grove Golf Club. Thelma Evans on 5255 1806.
Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL. 2.30pm at Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club. 1.30pm: Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Enquiries, pls contact June McLellan on 5255 1399
Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am to 12..30pm: Surfside Centre, inquiries 5255 5515. Friendship is our theme.
Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club,10am-12 noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ph.52551641. Bellarine T.O.W.N, 6pm: Uniting Church Hall, cnr Eggleston Street and The Parade. Contact Glenda 5255 5463. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm at Ocean Grove Hotel.
Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm: Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Ave. For details contact Pam on 5255 5152 Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Ch Hall.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club. 7.30pm: Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Contact: Jason Bowers 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. For more details contact Dianne on 5255 1372.
Thursdays Tai Chi - 6.30 pm. Uniting Church Hall, The Parade. All welcome. Christine McKay 5255 1948/0417 508 857. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am-12 noon(adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ph. 52551641.
First Thursday of every month
Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm at the Senior Citizens Hall, visitors welcome. Enquiries Faye 5255 4430.
First Tuesday of every month
Fridays
Ocean Grove Men’s Probus. 10am-12noon at the Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers., make friends. Visitors welcome For details please contact Geoff on 5255 4355.
Fourth Friday of every month
First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm Moorfield Park, Grubb Road.
Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove branch of the Liberal Party. St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Contact Ben on 0420 374 032.
Uniting Church Outreach Coffee Morning, 10.30am, Hibiscus Cafe. Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, the Surfside Centre. Meet new friends, visitors welcome. Call 5256 2037
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schools
School cash a wider win OCEAN Grove schools will be part of the largest building program ever undertaken by the Australian Government, according to the local Federal MP. All primary schools in the Ocean Grove area are receiving new upgrades and facilities, which will also be open to the public for their general use. “We can legitimately say we are ‘Building the Education Revolution’ in Ocean Grove” said Federal MP Darren Cheeseman. The upgrades are part of the Government’s $42 billion Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan. Ocean Grove Primary will receive a $3 million six classroom library-learning centre, which will also be available for the community to use. Wallington Primary will get a $2 million new school hall multipurpose centre, which the MP describes as a future “town heart” for the Wallington community and a space where people can come together for local events. Our Lady Star of the Sea will be receiving a number of improvements, including $2
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million for four classrooms and a multi-purpose area. They will also have most of their roof replaced and new water tanks using the funding they got from the Federal Government’s School Pride Program. Construction at Ocean Grove Primary will not begin for a few months but work at the other schools should be getting underway soon. Community groups have
already expressed an interest in using the facilities when they are completed and it will be up to the schools to either control their own bookings or pass the task on to the city council, depending on the demand. “It is up to the schools to work out what the best process is for them” said the MP. Mr Cheeseman said that the issue here was lack of community space and the school upgrades
should help this problem. “Ocean Grove is being fundamentally improved through this Federal Government initiative”. Construction work will also assist in bringing revenue into the community, said Mr Cheeseman. “It’s a perfect marriage of being able to provide jobs for local trades people today and build modern education and community facilities for the future”.
Patterns in Nature Kathy Hyland by
an Exhibition of oil paintings is showing at The Groove 56 Wallington Road,Ocean Grove
Cross country successes National triumphs for local runners
from Monday, 10th August until Sunday, 23rd August
Exhibition Opening Hours: 7.00am - 6.00pm Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm Sat/Sun
“Primeval - oil painting on canvas
Jesse Shields, Charles Wild, Tyrone Cover and Simon Nelson.
LOCAL students have triumphed in the State Cross Country Championships, braving the gusty winds in Bundoora to emerge as State Champions. After winning the right to represent their local area in the Western Zone titles in Ballarat, Jesse Shields, Charles Wild, Tyrone Cover and Simon Nelson from Bellarine Secondary School went on to run the 5km in metropolitan Melbourne’s highest point on July 24th. The 16-year-old boys team did not expect to win, but after competing for the last 4 years it is well deserved. Their teacher, Stephen Goodall said that their all round fitness helped them get their result. “They do so many other sports like football, karate, soccer and swimming” that they get their fitness from that, there are a number of sport disciplines all coming together.” The all-schools championships
doubled as selection trials for the Australian Championships in Nowra, NSW in late August. Students from other schools also took part in the competition. Grade 5 student Corrin Demeo from Our Lady Star of the Sea came second in her age group sprinting her way into the National competition and will be one of 108 people representing Victoria. Training with school friends, she set herself a goal to get into the national competition. After coming 6th last year and missing out by one place she was determined to qualify and improved 4 places. “It was hard and my other sports kind of took a seat on the back bench while I trained for this” she said. There were other successes on the day, Molly Kenwood, year 12 student from Bellarine Secondary, took time off from
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cobras
Cobras under 10s go up for the bounce.
Cobras under 10s in their game against Leopold.
Action during the Cobras u14 (2) game against Heads.
Cobras set for finale
Under 10 Orange Round 12 saw the mighty Orange side play another great round of footy against the boys from across the bridge. Ezra Lutz took a great mark on the half back flank to set up one of the eleven goals the Cobras kicked for the day. With players now looking for each other and not just putting boot to ball we are witnessing great passages of play. With the likes of Jack Tregenza, Angus McDonald and Tom Smith all first to the ball the Cobras Orange have become a fast running, highly skilled team. Captain: Tom Smith Goals: Oliver Monteith 2, Sam Beasley 2, Wil Townson 2 Best : Jack Tregenza, Lachlan McVilly, Austin Wilcox Cobras – 11.9.75 Barwon Heads – 1.4.10 Cobras Orange have lifted their average goals per game from 4 up to 9 and Round 13 was no exception. Every player contributes to what is becoming a great exhibition of developing skills. Harry Rowsell formed a wall across half back, James Synott and Ezra Lutz were always first to the ball and captain Bryce Newton put the team first all game. The boys are loving being part of a such a great team. Goals: Conner Harvey 3, Sam Beasley 2, Wil Townson 2 Best: Ezra Lutz, James Synott, Harry Rowsell Cobras 10.8.68 Barwon Heads 4.2.26
Under12 Blues What a classic game the Cobras played against the Leopold Lions. Big marks, Fantastic skilled disposal and a massive team effort saw the Cobras get up in the last minute to take a well deserved victory. Led by Harry and Riley and utilising the goal kicking skills of Liam and Fletcher the side mustered every thing they could to hang in and take the points. Best: Georgia, Daniel Ryan, Oscar Young Goals: Fletcher Sharrock 2, Liam McManus 2, Zach Dynes 1 Cobras 8.4.52 Leopold 6.14.50 Round 13 saw the Cobras blues side come up against a really strong opponent in Leopold. Nicholas Giblin was captain for the day and played a great game leading by example. Big man Luke Bastion was dangerous in front of goal booting home 2 majors on a day which saw the Cobras struggle to trouble the scorers. Despite the scoreline the Cobras put in a strong team effort all day. Best: Zac Dynes, Darcy Pearson, Nicholas Giblin Cobras 2.1.13 Leopold 14.12.96 Under 14 (1) The Cobras continued their excellent form with a strong team performance against persistant opposition. Zac dominated up forward by playing in front to take strong marks and was well supported
by Christian West, Cam Hopgood, Harry Rawlings and Spencer Davies who all looked dangerous at ground level. The midfield of Paul Dreher, Alex Hackett, Dylan Moroney, Zaine Cordy and Ash Denneman all worked hard all day on a big ground. In the last quarter the defence of Luke Davis, Kyle King, Ned Holland and Keiran McNally repelled attack after attack. Goals: Zac Henderson 6, Keiran McNally 1, Spencer Davies 1 Best: Luke Davis, Ned Holland, Christian West Cobras- 9.9.63 Grovedale- 6.6.42 Round 13 saw a battle for top position on the ladder against Lara. For two and a bit quarters the Cobras played excellent team footy to lead by 5 goals only for Lara to fight back and kick the last 6 goals to steal the game in the last 2 minutes. This was the second time the boys have lost to Lara by less than a goal so the Cobras can take confidence that should we meet in a final we can beat them providing a 4 quarter effort is given. Dylan and Alex were great all day but the shining star was Paul Dreher’s effort scoring 5 goals from the midfield. Goals: Paul Dreher 5, Zac Henderson 2, Spencer Davies 1 Best: Paul Dreher, Dylan Moroney, Alex Hackett Cobras 8.4.52 Lara 8.8.56
Cobras under 10 Noah Young dazzled his Leopold opponent and the crowd at the Snake Pit with this clever turn.
Cobras under 14 (2) side had all the running in their 103-13 win over neighbours Barwon Heads.
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junior grubbers - 16s
Billy on song at Bs romp home Under 16 (Division 2) Grubbers A Side played bottom of the table Newtown and Chilwell at home on Sunday the 2nd of August, knowing that a win would take them one step closer to sealing second spot on the ladder. Although the boys opened the game well with three first quarter goals, two off the boot of spearhead – Aaron Habgood, the Newtown boys were moving the ball quickly, marking well, and putting our boys under real pressure when we were in possession of the ball. As a result, the second quarter became an arm wrestle with both teams scoring only one goal each, and we entered the main break only two goals in front. Jack Rawlings, Mitch Evans, Louie Polgar and Lochie Humphries were their usual busy selves in the midfield and our defence, led by Dave Dimech and Jacob Gasior, was holding up strong, clearing the ball well off the last line. After a rev by Corey at half time, the boys responded in the third quarter booting three goals to the ‘Towner’s’ none to break the game open. Dylan Thorley started to work his way into the game across the full forward line and James Bennett was marking and tackling strongly and kicking long to create opportunities for the guys further up the ground. Just before three quarter time, Mitch Evans was stretchered off the ground with what appeared to be a serious knee injury, however, with a 34-point lead, the lads appeared to be in control of the game. In the last quarter, Andy Higgins replaced Mitch in the midfield and found some touch and although we managed to kick 2
goals, through ‘Azza’ and ‘Vinnie Barberino’, Newtown replied with four goals to finish off the game strongly. In the end, the Grubbers finished four goals the better 9.13.67 to 6.6.42. In a best on ground effort, Aaron Habgood finished with 5 majors and the remaining goals were shared amongst our other forwards. JB, Jack Rawlings, Dave Dimech and Lochie Humphries were solid four-quarter contributors and all the boys are now gaining some much needed confidence and momentum heading towards the finals in two weeks’ time. Against Inverleigh at Inverleigh last Saturday morning, the boys were up early in what shaped as a danger game with several of our key players missing. It certainly turned out that way, with the Hawks scoring the first two goals of the game through some sustained attack on the footy. Although we responded with two late goals of our own, the boys entered the first break knowing that they had a serious game on their hands. In the second quarter, Inverleigh continued attacking the ball hard, putting our guys under extreme pressure at every contest. Jack Rawlings, Louie Polgar and Jake Heard were standing tall in the midfield and moving the ball well, however, we continued to break down across half forward, allowing Inverleigh to rebound the ball all too easily and put pressure on our defence. At half time, we entered the break two goals in arrears and without the efforts of Jacob Gasior and Dave Dimech in the last line of defence, the situation could have been far worse. Kicking with a slight
Goal for the Division 5 side in their 117-22 win over Lara on Saturday. breeze in the third quarter, Azza Habgood kicked an early goal to draw us within a kick, however, Inverleigh piled on the next three goals to open up a handy 26-point lead. Although Andy Higgins and Habbers’ kicked two late goals to square the quarter, we still trailed the Hawks at the final change by 14 points. Against the breeze in the last quarter, the grubbers kicked the first goal through Andy Higgins and then found themselves only one point down when Jakey Heard kicked a magnificent “Buddy Franklin
Style” goal from the boundary. With plenty of time left, the boys continued to press hard, but a late resurgence from the hawks saw them kick two quick goals and close out the game 12.8.80 to the grubbers 10.8.68. Azza Habgood continued his consistent season with 4 goals and Andy Higgins was out other multiple goal scorer with 3 majors. Louie Polgar, Jake Heard and Jacob Gasior were awarded the best players for the Grubbers in a loss that could seriously dent our top two aspirations.
Ocean Grove and the other boys to impress included Captain Sam Warren, Nathan Madden, Adam Long, ‘Ducky’ McKnnon and Jack Cadman. Back home last Saturday against Lara 2, the boys again entered the game undermanned, which was not a good start against the team that was outright second on the ladder. Lara opened the game with five first quarter goals to our one, which was kicked by the ever-reliable Tom Digby at Full Forward. In the second quarter, the boys were kept scoreless, while Lara scored a further 4 goals to enter the long break with an unassailable 10 goal lead. If not for Lara’s poor kicking and the defensive efforts of Lewie Berry, Peter Tregenza and Sam Warren, the boys could have found themselves facing a far larger deficit at the long break. After the break, the grubbers dug deep and found themselves with several scoring opportunities through some good work in the mid field and some fine offensive pressure. Billy Foorde- Engelsman and Lachie McKiernan started to work their way into the game and with goals to Digger’s and ‘Ducky’ McKinnon, we matched the Lara goal tally for the quarter and entered the final break with some renewed enthusiasm. In the final quarter, however, the lads ran out of steam and Lara kicked away to record a comfortable 95 point victory 15.27.117 to 3.4.22. Tom Digby continued his fine year booting 2 goals while Lewie Berry was adjudged best afield for the grubbers, along with Billy Foorde-Engelsman, who had his best game for the year. Steve Evans Junior Coordinator
Under 16 (Division 5) The Ocean Grove B side travelled to Thomson on Saturday the 1st of August with a degree of confidence after defeating the Tigers earlier in the season. With some indifferent end-of-season form, however, the contest was always going to be difficult, especially as Thomson had the added incentive of a possible finals berth if they were victorious. The game played out much as expected with the undermanned Grubbers going down in a one-sided encounter by 90 points. Thomson opened the game with three goals in each of the first two quarters and in reply, we could only manage one goal, which was kicked by the lively Liam McGarry in the second term. Although under siege in the first half, the Grubbers defence, led by Alex Taylor, Nathan Madden and Peter Tregenza tried valiantly to force the ball forward and create opportunities for our mid fielders and forwards. In the third quarter, the grubbers defence dug deep, thanks to the efforts of Jack Cadman, Matthew McKinnon and Tom Woodruff and with Adam Long continuing his excellent season in the ruck, we managed to restrict Thomson to just two goals for the quarter. Although the better part of nine goals down at three quarter time, the Grubbers coaches - Jake, Nathan and Trent could not fault the boys’ efforts and endeavour. In the final quarter, however, the resistance was broken and the Tigers piled on 6 goals to none to run out easy winners 14.14.98 to 1.2.8. Alex Taylor played his best game for the year and was adjudged best on ground for
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surfside waves
Masterly control from Steven Weeks.
Geoff Briggs takes on a Lara defender.
Finals form D1 Waves make the finals
Nick Hargreaves.
In men’s division 1 soccer, third placed Surfside Waves played at home to the new league leaders Barwon in rather windy conditions. The first half was quite even with both teams playing some good soccer and creating some good chances despite the difficult conditions. Unfortunately it was a mix up in the Waves otherwise solid defence that led to Barwon taking the lead after a goalmouth scramble and that’s how it remained through to half time. In the second half the Waves gained control of the midfield with Sid Smith and Tom King putting in some crunching tackles. The Waves started piling on the pressure to an ever more defensive Barwon team that seemed happy to defend their one goal lead. The Waves
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came agonising close to equalising on three separate occasions with Jack Mandly, Troy McClelland and Will Nack all striking the woodwork with great efforts on goal. The Barwon goalkeeper was living a charmed life, but with just a minute to go Will Nack’s close range shot could only be parried by the keeper and an in form Jack Mandly followed up coolly slotting the ball home to preserve the Waves unbeaten home record and send the fans home happy. In their latest match the Waves played away to 4th placed North Geelong and really turned on the style playing some of their best soccer of the season. Fifteen minutes into the first half the Waves took the lead when a Jack Mandly cross was turned in on the far
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post by their captain Nick Hargreaves and only a few minutes later Troy McClellend scored a second with a deflected shot wrong footing the goalkeeper. The Waves created several more good chances but it was North Geelong that pulled a goal back just before half time, totally against the run of play. In the second half the Waves were soon back in control after a handball in the box was punished from the penalty spot by Nick Hargreaves. From then on the Waves played good possession football and the result was never in any doubt. The Waves have now qualified for the finals with still three matches to go and seem to be finding their best form just at the right time.
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surfside waves
Steven Wade strokes the ball into the net after Geoff Briggs set him up with some strong running to the line.
Dougie Weeks driving forward for the Waves division 3 side against Lara.
Pictured: Surfside Waves u13 div 2s against Kardinia.
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grove sport
Badminton
Volleyball
Round 13 results. Drysdale 11 sets 354 aces defeated Leopold 7 sets 350 aces. 13 points to 4 points. Portarlington 10 sets 360 aces defeated Ocean Grove 7 sets 339 aces. 9 points to 8 points. St Leonards 10 sets 349 aces defeated Wallington 9 sets 345 aces. 9 points to 8 points. New players New Badminton Players of any age and ability are always welcome. Playing times, Tuesday 1.30-3.30pm, Wednesday 9am-12noon, Competition 7-9.30pm, Friday Junior Coaching and Competition 5-6pm, Sunday 6.308pm. Played at the Ocean Grove Badminton Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Inquiries: Phone Judy 0418 552110 or Peter 52 554345. Geelong social vets Social Vets next Tournament is on 13th September, get your entries in to Peter on 52554345 or Linda on 52501338 or Pam on 93110097, anyone over 35 is welcome, experience badminton at its social best. Geelong Social Vets practice is on Monday nights, ring Ron on 52783653 for more details. Geelong Vets Tournament is on August 15 & 16th entries to Greg Smith BGI. Ocean Grove Junior Badminton Friday Junior Coaching and Competition 5-6pm, Sunday 6.30-8pm. Played at the Ocean Grove Badminton Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Inquiries: Phone Michelle 0413 003921 or Peter 52 554345. Barwon Sports Academy Ocean Grove Development Squad. Barwon Sports Academy Development Squad with Coach Craig Booley, 6.30-8.30pm, Friday nights.
Little Ath’s
OCEAN Grove/Barwon Heads Little Athletics Club has won the Cross Country Championship trophy for the second season in a row. The trophy is presented based on the performance of all the clubs participating athletes across the eight age groups. This is only the third time that our club has taken out the championship, which is a great achievement for this year’s runners. With the winter cross country season over the club now looks forward to the summer track and field season. The summer track and field is held on Saturday mornings between 8.15am and 12.30pm at Landy field in Geelong. The season runs over a 15 week program starting on October 4 with a two to three week break over the Christmas period ending in late March. Children compete in the standard
athletics program from U8’s to U15’s and a modified program for U7’s called On Track. The little athletics competition is organised in a way that children are encouraged to compete as much against themselves as other children. Each week the athletes receive a ticket from the previous week’s competition that shows their times and distances for each event. In this way athletes can aim to achieve P.B’s or personnel bests and learn that this can be as much fun as winning a race. Races are also organised into heats so that children are running against others at their skill level. A club registration day will be held between 1.30pm and 3pm on Sunday the 13th of September at Barwon Heads in the club room next to the Barwon Heads tennis courts. Please go to our web site for registration forms and more little aths information. www.ogbhlac.org.au.
Results for August 7 games Division 2 Tiprats vs Jalapenos 3 sets to Tiprats 25-13,25-19, 25-18, 13-7 Grovers vs Hit me 4 sets to Grovers 25-4, 25-6, 25-6, 25-15, 6-5 Division 1 SC Stingers vs Ocean Reds Stingers winning 2 sets, Ocean Reds 1 set Stingers 25-21, 25-22, 12-17 SC Gotit vs Bandits Bandits winning 2 sets, Gotit 1 set Bandits 25-12, 25-21, 20-24 Team Wave vs Phantoms Phantoms winning 3 sets 25-6, 25-15, 25-14 Good game early in the season for Phantoms. Good to see Jon Collyer taking the court again after a break, hasn’t lost any of the skills. Great setting for the spikers and great game all round. Team Wave took a set to get settled but the second and third sets were better for them. Good to see Skye Davinci taking the court after a break. Good setting and backing up. Over the next weeks things will be hotting up again. Its early in the season so we will see who comes to the fore in the next few games.
Junior tennis Saturday Junior Tennis –1st of August. Section 1 Mixed: Ocean Grove 1 set 14 lost to Highton Black 5 sets 21 games. Section 2 Boys: Ocean Grove 6 sets 36 defeated Geelong Lawn 0 sets 19 games. Section 3 Girls: Ocean Grove 3 sets 19 games defeated by Newcomb 3 sets 25 games. Section 4 Boys: Ocean Grove 3 sets 29 games drew with Lara 3 sets 29 games. Section 9 Boys: Ocean Grove 3 sets 19 games lost to Surfside 3 sets 28 games. Section 10 Girls: Ocean Grove 3 sets 30 games defeated Wandana Heights 3 sets 28 games. Section 11 Boys: results not available. Section 13 Girls: Ocean Grove 4 sets 30 games lost to Geelong Lawn White 2 sets 20 games. Section 15 Girls: results not available. Section 19 Boys: Ocean Grove 4 sets 26 games lost to Geelong Lawn 2 sets 23 games.
By Kieran Keating
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THE LOSS GROVE NEEDED TO HAVE?
WE joined this match with 4 minutes left in the 3rd quarter. Grove were up against Torquay by only 3 points and the match could have gone either way. An unfortunate holding the ball decision a minute out from the siren meant that Torquay’s Justin Cole (#20) could kick a goal and the Tigers were up by 5 points at ¾ time. At the break the Grubbers boys broke up into groups of forwards, midfielders and backs and discussed the tactics needed to get over this tough Torquay outfit. They then converged back into one big group, and the enthusiasm was encouraging. The Grubbers, undefeated before the day’s match, would need a very strong last quarter to defeat the second-placed Torquay. The play was congested on the interchange side of the ground early in the last quarter, and 3 inside 50’s for the Grubbers couldn’t be converted into marks and goals. The defence
By Matt Gibbs were a little loose and the Tigers kicked a goal to be up by 12 points with 13 minutes to go. Ocean Grove’s Patrick Maloney (#15) and Torquay’s Matt Woods (#39) had a bonebruising bump and both players got up quite gingerly, Woods going indirectly to the bench but Maloney getting back up and fighting on for the team. Grove’s Patrick West (#7) went down soon after and was hurt inside Ocean Grove’s forward 50 with 9 minutes to go. However, he as well got back up and kept playing albeit after about 20 seconds on the ground in pain. With 8½ minutes to go the Grubbers, still down by 12, didn’t want to give up their first game and put on some great defensive pressure to get the ball from their end up to our end.
The Grubbers kept it in their forward 50 and with 6 minutes to go the ball was still in dispute and without a score registered yet by the Grubbers in the last quarter. It was Torquay though who ran the ball up the other end through a contentious free kick and scored another goal to perhaps seal the game. The Grubbers though wouldn’t lie down but it was goals that were needed that late in the game and only a couple of behinds could be registered early into those last 5 minutes of the match. The Grubbers’ Nathan O’Callaghan (#29) kicked a nice goal with just over a minute to go but it was just too little too late to see them over the line against a skilled Tigers team. The Grubbers unfortunately suffered their first loss for the season, but kept top spot on the ladder because of their outstanding percentage. Was it the loss Grove needed to have? Hopefully this will help the boys on their quest
for the ultimate glory in 2009. I’m Matt Gibbs, reporting with photographers Jake Taylor and Jackson Gravener here from Spring Creek Reserve, Torquay, where Torquay have defeated Ocean Grove by 10 points. TORQUAY 3.1-3.5-6.8-8.9 (57) OCEAN GROVE 2.1-5.3-6.3-7.5 (47) BEST: Torquay: Muncey, Kaiser, D. Sprigg, Cole, Cahir, Henderson Ocean Grove: Jackson, Rodgers, Lowson, Davies, Holland, O’Callaghan GOALS: Torquay: Cole (3), D. Sprigg (2), Mitchell, Tannahill, M.Sprigg Ocean Grove: Neville (2), D. West (2), Maloney, O’Callaghan, P. West For video match footage, see our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/ GJJfooty
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Young workers around the netball SOME of the young workers around the netball. Alice Digby is only 13 but is already a hard worker around the courts. This is her 5th season with the red and white. Home games see her start the day (8.30) setting up for the netball day. She helps to put the padding on the goal post, get out the scoring tables, set up the netball canteen and even help fill out the score sheets. Through the week she helps her mum buy the things needed for the BBQ and helps some Thursday nights with the meals. This season saw the start of her umpiring career. Good luck with this and keep up the good work. Rochelle Godfrey is 17 and is around from the start of the day to the end. She spent her earlier years helping her mum set up. Now she spends it coaching a junior side. Rochelle has done the coaching accreditation course and has been coaching for four years. She started umpiring in 2004 and
achieved her C grade badge. Rochelle has represented the club at Association level in no fewer than four seasons. She is around at the end of the day as she now plays B grade so she helps with the cleaning up. Rochelle is a year 12 student who organises her time well to include the time she puts in at the netball. Best of luck with the exams. Brooke Davis is 18 and been around for a number of years. She is another one that is willing to help in any way she can. She has also given her time to become an accredited coach and has been one our junior coaches for a number of years. In 2008 Brooke took on the huge responsibility of being the first aider at the courts for all of the netballers. Brooke is a uni student this year but still finds the time to train, coach, score, play and do anything that needs doing. Good luck with the studying. Paul Birch is 25 and is in her 19th season with the club. She is another one who has
been around from the start to the finish of the netball day. Paula began umpiring in 1999 and was the first one for the club to achieve her C grade badge through the Umpire Development Program. She still umpires for the club when needed. After achieving her coaching accreditation she has coached a junior team from 2003 through to 2008 inclusive. Last year saw Paula take a roll on the netball sub-committee as the administrator, a roll she has continued with this year. This year saw her take a big step up to be one of the cocoaches of the A & B grade teams. Paula has represented the club at Bellarine level four times, Barwon Region twice and selected into the Barwon Region Talent Identification Program. The netball sub-committee would like to thank these four very special young ladies for their efforts over a number of years.
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Tigers spoil the party TORQUAY snapped Ocean Grove’s impressive 12-game winning streak in Round 17 of the Buckley’s BFL Reserves’ Cup at Spring Creek Reserve on Saturday. The Tigers 8.13.61 defeated Ocean Grove 5.9.39 by 22 points. Grubbers (14-3) also lost its stranglehold on top spot, with Geelong Amateur (14-3) moving into first position with a superior percentage after thrashing Portarlington by 177 points on
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By MARK HEENAN Saturday. It was the first time the Grubbers have tasted a loss since Barwon Heads inflicted a 10-point defeat over Ocean Grove at Howard Harmer Oval in Round five. “It was disappointing, it would’ve been nice to win (at Torquay) especially because the finals are played here,” Ocean Grove Reserves’ coach Shane
Bailey said after the match. “Torquay had a really good side in today and we just weren’t up to it.” While disappointed with his side’s loss, Bailey said managing his players properly ahead of the BFL finals loomed as a massive challenge for the club. “Any time you can get a spell and freshen the guys up especially after a long year I think it is a key,” Bailey said. Grubber senior player Corey
Normington, who recovered from a groin strain, kicked three goals in a rare appearance in the Reserves, while Jordan Heis and Kane Montgomery played strong games. Before the match the Reserves lost the services of key defender Jacob Nabi, who was elevated to the seniors following the late withdrawal of Chae Biggins.
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Grubbs regroup for Port’ OCEAN Grove coach Matt Payne is trying to remain in high spirits ahead of his team’s likely finals campaign, despite being outclassed by classy BFL premiership contender Torquay on Saturday. The Tigers 19.18.132 won easily against Ocean Grove 9.12.66 by 66 points on their home surrounds at Torquay. The Grubbers had several of its key players missing including midfielders Mark Laidler, Ben Kirk (bruised heel), Travis Gavin (hand injury) and Mark Hounslow, while experienced defender Wayde Piec (injury soreness) and key forward Matt Jovanovic (hamstring) didn’t play. Chae Biggins was also a last minute withdrawal for Ocean Grove. While Payne is optimistic of getting some of his star players back for finals, he praised Torquay as a serious finals threat and said it was a real possibility both sides could meet in week one of the BFL finals. “They are a pretty good side Torquay,” Payne said. “I think at the moment we are seeing the affects of a long season on a young group. “I’m not making excuses, but it’s how to sustain a certain level over the course of the year when
By MARK HEENAN you are young. “I think people know we don’t have our best side on the park and we have injuries to crucial players, but there could be a (perception we are a bit fragile) because everyone knows we are a young side.” The Tigers shot to a commanding lead in the first quarter and always appeared headed for a comfortable victory despite Ocean Grove’s inexperienced midfield. Tiger Michael Fowkes helped set up the win for Torquay kicking five goals. Ocean Grove fought the game out really well kicking six goals in the final quarter. “It was probably our best quarter (in the final term) since the last time we played Torquay,” said Payne, in response to Ocean Grove’s 38-point win over Torquay in Round eight. Play was put on hold in the fourth quarter due to a controversial incident involving a suspected Ocean Grove supporter. While it is unclear whether any action will be taken by Football Geelong, Ocean Grove skipper James Dalton was ordered by the central umpire to approach
the spectator and asked him to leave the ground after abusing a boundary umpire. It is believed the spectator was outraged after an allegation Grubber defender Mick Stanley was unfairly treated by the boundary umpire. “It was a pretty unsavory incident, but things happen for a reason,” Payne said. More importantly for the Grubbers is its worrying form line ahead of the finals, Ocean Grove has only won one match from its last six encounters, including a draw against Barwon Heads in Round 14. Grubber Paul Breguet’s four majors moved his season tally to 84 goals, two behind Barwon Heads’ sharpshooter Lucas Murphy (86) after his superb 10-goal haul against Newcomb Power on Saturday. Assuming the Grubbers defeat Portarlington this weekend, they will face either Queenscliff or Torquay in the first elimination final on the weekend of August 22 & 23 at Portarlington. “It’s a tricky game this week against Portarlington who are going to be playing for their coach (David McNamara), it’s going to be his last game as coach,” Payne said. Ocean Grove remains one game and percentage ahead of
nearest rival Barwon Heads. The Seagulls meet ladder leader Geelong Amateur at Queens Park this Saturday. Barwon Heads lost to Geelong Amateur by 82 points in its Round nine clash at Barwon Heads. Torquay moved into third position after its win against the Grubbers, while Queenscliff suffered a shock 11-point loss against the in-form Modewarre at Queenscliff. The Grubbers meet Portarlington this Saturday at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve. Senior match starts at 2:10pm. 19.18-132 Torquay def. 9.12-66 Ocean Grove Torquay Goal Kickers: M. Fowkes 5, R. Breisch 3, S. Hughes 2, T. Farrelly 2, B. Kennedy , M. Duckworth , T. Carson , M. Clayton , M. Noye , D. McLeish, A. Bird Best Players: T. Farrelly, B. Kennedy, B. Christie, M. Fowkes, A. Bird, T. Bird Ocean Grove Goal Kickers: P. Breguet 4, B. Beall , B. Ricardo , J. McTaggart , T. Baker , K. Williams Best Players: K. Williams, B. Ricardo, S. VanDeuren, M. Stanley, J. Dalton, S. Fairway
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