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Dave Boyd 18-9-1964 ~ 7-9-2014
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A GEELONG-based building contractor has been awarded the contract to build the new performance space at Ocean Grove Park. The park committee has moved to select and announce the winning tender after the rank and file membership endorsed the plan at a special general meeting last month. The project is an Ocean Grove Park Inc. community project made possible by the financial support of the State of Victoria ($500,000) Greater Geelong City Council ($200,000) and Ocean Grove Connecting Communities ($150,000). Added to the Association’s $153,000 allocation from its fundraising efforts over the past 16 years the total budget is therefore $1million. Seven tenders were received and, after a thorough evaluation, Magellan Projects Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract. The accepted contract is a fixed price one of $795,000 plus GST. President Colin Atkins said the price fell within budget allowing adequate funds for the supervision of the project
and for fittings and fitout not included in the contract. Magellan Projects is a very experienced building contractor based in Geelong. It has successfully completed projects in metropolitan and regional Victoria across various market sectors including commercial, retail, education and community. Among its completed projects is the RSL Club Torquay, the Wyuna YMCA Camp in Queenscliff and stage 5 of St Ignatius College, Drysdale. Magellan Projects also utilise local trades and suppliers The design and documentation consultant team has been re appointed to supervise the construction. With Latitude Architects appointed as project superintendent, supported by P.J Yttrup & Associates, consulting engineers and Medland Metropolis, services engineers. Work is expected to start on site this month and the building is planned to be completed by late February, 2015.
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Police at the Wallington property.
Rural attack shocks community house. More than half a dozen police attended the singlestorey brick home before walking through the crime scene with the Parker family. Tony and Vicky Parker run Parker Racing, which controls a stable at Wallington. Police said the victim suffered a serious cut to her forearm and other minor
injuries. She was taken to the Geelong hospital where she underwent treatment. Forensics were still working at the house into the early evening with officers removing items for examination. The offender has been described to police as tall, thin and aged between 20 and 30. He was wearing dark tracksuit pants with a hooded top at the time of
the attack. It is unclear if anything was stolen from the property. Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen a white Toyota Camry sedan parked in Rhinds Road in the early hours of that Wednesday morning to come forward. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The fourth annual Bellarine Relay For Life Event takes place in eight weeks. This event raises funds for Cancer Council Victoria and supports research, prevention and support programs and will take place on November
8 and 9 at Collendina Recreation Reserve. “Anyone can relay," said Sarah Mayhew, Cancer Council’s Relay For Life coordinator. "It’s a great community event and opportunity to show support for family, loved ones, friends and
colleagues. It can be emotional but to know that you are making a difference whether its by raising funds or just showing support by taking part can be the biggest difference to someone.” Bellarine Relay For Life is a fun and inspiring
overnight event over 24 hours. Whether walking or running the relay event includes lots of free kids activities, live bands, performances and ceremonies! For more information visit www.relayforlife.org. au or call 1300 65 65 85
NOW is nesting season for many birds along our coastal reserves – and with that comes swooping season. Native birds are highly protective of their eggs and young and will often swoop unsuspecting people within their nest area. Swooping incidents may not only be
frightening but can cause serious injury. Along the Ocean Grove Spit, riverside near 8W access way we had our first report of an aggressive magpie trying to protect its site for this season. The more a bird feels threatened, the more aggressive its behaviour becomes. The
nesting season is relatively short, so let’s keep these birds' aggressive behaviour to a minimum by avoiding the area altogether. If you must pass, move quickly without running and wear a hat. To create awareness on where nesting birds are notify others of sites by logging onto Victoria’s
Magpie Map at www. depi.vic.gov.a/swoop, or contact Barwon Coast so appropriate educational material may be installed within our coastal reserves. Native birds are protected wildlife and penalties apply to people taking eggs, harassing or causing injury to these birds.
A 16-YEAR-OLD girl was assaulted at her Wallington home of racing identity Tony Parker after discovering an intruder in her bedroom. The offender broke into the Rhinds Road property at around 4.30am on Wednesday September 3. Police say the teenager disturbed the man, who assaulted the girl before fleeing out the back of the
Relay for Life warms up Rasta Surf shop was a recent winner of the Paint the Town Purple event in Barwon Heads. Scores of shops decorated their windows in purple coloured merchandise in support of the Relay for Life event. Pictured is Sarah Mayhew (Cancer Council), Chantelle Boekel (Bellarine Relay Committee), Tanya Harrison (Rasta Surf Company) and Heather Grant (Bellarine Relay).
Swoop season – early bird catches cyclist
School captains Gabi Phillips, Kaia Young and Ted Murphy with Clem Newton Brown, Parliamentary Secretary for Education, Liberal Candidate Ron Nelson, Roads Minister Terry Mulder and vice principal Nigel Holloway. OCEAN Grove Primary School will get a $3.5 million upgrade under a reelected Victorian Coalition Government, Minister for Education Martin Dixon said on Friday. “The Victorian Coalition is building better schools for Victorian students and I’m pleased to announce a re-elected Napthine government will invest a further $3.5 million in Ocean Grove Primary School,” Mr Dixon said. “This investment will deliver modern, high quality facilities for the Ocean Grove school community and the broader Bellarine community.” Students at Ocean Grove Primary School welcomed Minister for Public Transport and Roads Terry Mulder, representing Mr Dixon, Parliamentary Secretary for Education Clem Newton-Brown and Liberal candidate for Bellarine Ron Nelson. Vice principal Nigel Holloway welcomed the news, in particular government’s focus on allowing the school to make the decision on how the money would be spent. Liberal candidate for Bellarine Mr Nelson thanked the minister, and said the Napthine government’s commitment would be welcomed by the local community. “I look forward to working with the Ocean Grove Primary School community to ensure current and future students can continue to get a great local education,” he said. School captains Gabi Phillips, Kaia Young and Ted Murphy escorted the guests on the visit.
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HOT pumpkin scones were the mouth-watering outcome of morning class at Surfside Primary last week. The yummy outcome is part of the school’s Intensive Stephanie
Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. All 150 grade three to six students at the school alternate weekly between the garden and the kitchen – growing produce and then cooking it up.
The students get to cook a range of nutritious dishes to taste, using fresh produce, defined by what is coming from the garden. After eating the products of their work they get to
discuss the experience. Surfside’s annual Fresh Food Fair is on Sunday November 2. The event showcases the kitchen garden and raises funds towards its operation.
Road tragedy ONE man was killed and two others received serious injuries after three car crashes in three days in the Grubb Rd and Anderson’s Rd areas. On Monday afternoon last week a Clifton Springs man died when his car hit a tree on the stretch of Grubb Rd between Bellarine Hwy and Portarlington Rd. On Wednesday a St Leonards man was fighting for life after his van hit a tree on the same road. Later that day a 20-year-old man was airlifted to Melbourne with serious head injuries after a collision on Anderson’s Rd. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to hospital for observation.
Small business showcase
OCEAN Grove’s small businesses are jumping at the chance to showcase their offerings as part of a state initiative to support the little guy. Support Small Business Day – on Saturday October 4 – will celebrate the big difference that small businesses make to local communities. On the day, Victorians are being encouraged to explore their local community and learn about the benefits of shopping locally. The Ocean Grove Business Association has partnered with the Ocean Grove Voice to promote the initiative in the town which boasts at least four vibrant retail precincts as well as hundreds of homebased services. Following the theme ‘Shopping local creates community’ all small businesses are being encouraged to register to participate on the day.
Piping Hot Chicken Shop & Burger Grill's Ben Chudoschnik with Lonely Planet's Melbourne & Victoria guidebook.
Hello World's Nicole Bryan.
Helen Butteriss, president of Ocean Grove Business Association, said the OGBA had secured a grant from Small Business Victoria to assist with marketing the event. “As a business association our biggest aim has been to assist small business and encourage people to shop local and support our community. “We have been trying very hard to get traction with
excitement for the big day.” The Piping Hot Chicken Shop and Burger Grill was one of the first to sign up. Owner Ben Chudoschnik said: “Small businesses are the biggest employers. You get better service and better quality as opposed to the large stores or big chains. “Small businesses are the best sponsors of local clubs and are the best supporters of the local community.” The Chicken Shop has
our new website and our Facebook page, both from a business and community perspective. “By doing something significant on Support Small Business Day we believe we can attract shoppers to all of our business precincts and have a flow on effect to increase awareness of our website and Facebook. “We are hoping the town is full of purple over the next few weeks to get some
recently made the Lonely Planet guide to Melbourne & Victoria, along with the Dunes, the Rolling Pin and the Bark Hut. The guide itself excels at highlighting small, off-the-beaten-track businesses, rather than big stores, restaurants or chains. Nicole Bryan, Director at Hello World travel agency, employs seven staff at the Marketplace shop. “Local businesses create jobs and keep money locally,” she said. “Our biggest competitors are online but we do compete with that and our customer service is still very important. You cannot get that online." The next edition of the Voice will carry a special feature on the event. Watch the OGBA website and Facebook for upcoming comps and prizes. For more information visit www. supportsmallbusinesday.vic. gov.au.
A chance to voice concerns on traffic, election THE Ocean Grove Community Association (OGCA) is staging a Community Forum tonight to discuss traffic issues and the forthcoming State Election. The meeting, which is open to all, will be held at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club from 7pm tonight (Wednesday September 17). Traffic: In 2007 the OGCA held its first Traffic Forum which over 70 people attended. It identified and prioritised the five top
traffic management issues in and around Ocean Grove. Many of these issues have been tackled or are being tackled. Others are works in procgress. The OGCA meets with VicRoads and Council twice a year to discuss new traffic issues and possible solutions. It believes it is time again for members of the Community to highlight the most important traffic management issues so that they are addressed. Election – With the State
election less than three months away (November 29), the OGCA believes it is important that the community indicates what OGCA lobbies for – so that Ocean Grove gets its fair share of funding over the next four years. Some possible projects that have already been mentioned include: Tuckfield Street / Marlin Drive Intersection; Shell Road / Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre intersection; Bellarine Supported Living;
and a light rail track along the Bellarine Highway (long term project). John Fendyk, OGCA chairperson, highlighted the importance of getting involved in the forum. “Unless you participate in these types of forums it is difficult for us to lobby on your behalf,” he said. “So if you want to see improved traffic management solutions and Ocean Grove receive State funding for new projects and plan for the future you must attend
our 17 September 2014 Forum.” On October 5, in conjunction with Barwon Heads Association, OGCA will be hosting the candidates standing for the Bellarine seat in the forthcoming state election. The forum will be at Ocean Grove Bowling Club. So far the three named Liberal and Green candidates have accepted the invitatation along with sitting Labor MP Lisa Neville. More details in future editions of the Voice.
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Honest, family guy THE Ocean Grove community was rocked to its core last week with news that master surf board shaper Dave Boyd had died suddenly while coaching his junior basketball side. The always humble 49-year-old, whose craftsmanship is admired worldwide, collapsed while coaching one of his children’s sides at the Drysdale basketball hall on Father’s Day. Dave leaves his wife Kerryn and two children Noa and Koko, as well as his brother Ian, sister Rosemary and mother Betty. Dave also leaves what Kerryn and his closest friends say is the ‘extended family’ of Ocean Grove. The tragedy has been felt across the whole community. SOUL Surfers paid their own tribute with a gathering at Boings - now renamed Boydys. Ocean Grove Primary School children wore black armbands, as did Ocean Grove footballers during their grand final on Saturday and basketballers have paid their own tributes. Born in Wedderburn, Dave moved to Ocean Grove more than 30 years ago, attending Queenscliff High School where his father Ray was a teacher. Dave met Kerryn at Ocean Grove beach aged just 16 and they have been together ever
since. Kerryn said she had felt empowered by the reaction in the town, saying the way friends had pulled around them had given her strength. As well as the surfing side, Dave also had spells playing footy for Ocean Grove and giving his time to coaching AusKick and basketball. He got into surfing because his family holidayed here and was initially a builder and house designer – described as well ahead of his time. He made the transition to shaping after chronic fatigue forced him out of the building trade. He first learnt his trade hanging out at Rasta’s Surf Shop, discovering a new way to apply his artistic side. Dave went on to create Imperial Surf boards which are now seen as far away as Japan and California. On Saturday morning some of Dave’s many close friends gathered to share their feelings ahead of the funeral on Tuesday. Long-time friend Glenn Emslie recalled people like legendary shaper Bob McTavish asking Dave for advice. “Those guys could see his boards and knew that he had the talent.” Glenn said Dave was well known for his honesty in making the right boards for the right people.
Kerryn agreed, “It was never ever about selling anyone a board that was not right for them." Those that knew Dave also described him as a very shy and never showy guy. Glenn said: “He was the guy that could have been big noting himself, but he would never do that.” Among those who rode Dave’s surf boards was world champion longboarder Josh Constable. Josh described Dave as “one of my best friends, a mentor." Dave was also a stickler for laws and he majored on fairness and equality. With things like Auskick he was very outspoken that it should be about teaching the kids, not winning. Another very close friend is Matt Matthews. “It’s hard to put Dave in a nutshell because Dave was a multifaceted guy, like a lot of men. He was king of the kids. He was able to engender a real childlike innocence with children which they responded to. And he had a quite rakish, larrikin sense of humour that everyone loved. “He had a keen intellect and the ability to respond to things very quickly. Hence why he was so good at oneliners." Summing Dave up he said: "Honour, duty, loyalty, selfless service, family first. "He was just, at heart, a
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Kitchens - Cabinets No job too big or too small 40 years experience Bellarine Hwy, Pt Lonsdale 5258 2817 0410 525 820 FAMILY FIRST: Koko, Kerryn and Noa with Dave. gentle, nice bloke." The Boyds spent many holidays with their close friends Darryn ‘Murf’ Murphy, Julie and their children. Murf said Dave majored on being inclusive. “He never wanted anyone to miss out. If one of us isn’t having fun, none of us is having fun.” Murf also said Dave was “too difficult to narrow down”, but that he had been someone who had lived his life. “We would be telling a totally different story if he was Dave Boyd the guy that worked in Collins Street and had an office with a big desk, a massive superfund, drove a Toyota Corolla to work, had Lite n’ Easy for dinner every night and then watched Home and Away and went to bed. That would be really sad. We’re not doing that, we’re doing the polar opposite.
“I haven’t felt angry, not one bit angry the whole time, I’ve just felt sad. But if we were rallying around that (Collins Street) person we’d be angry because this person hasn’t lived. That’s one thing that Dave’s done. He’s had 50 years of living not 50 years of dying. That to me is what it’s about. We’ve all been lucky enough to share in the fun.” A service of thanksgiving and celebration was due to be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Draper Street, on Tuesday (September 16) at 1.30pm with the wake at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve. The family asked for no flowers. A Boyd Family Memorial Fund has been set up with the Commonwealth Bank BSB 063834, Account Number 10301376. Please note this is not a registered charity account, and unfortunately tax receipts cannot be provided.
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Peter Lundberg, Graeme Allchin, Ty Simons and Melanie Crowe.
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Maryanne Brewer, Sandi Ward and Helen Butteriss.
Local firms catch up at businesses' new offices A DOZEN local firms took time to catch up after work at a recent town centre after five
event. The event took place in the new Ocean Grove offices of Crowe
Horwath in the Terrace. The event was organised by Ocean Grove Business Assocation.
Terry Mudge, Michael Vine, Chris Carnaby and Greg McDonald.
David Thomas and Felicity Dales.
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Brenda Walter (Lion), Kayla Denham, Robert Brown (judge), Philip Scambler (Lion).
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Shoppers thanked Dear editor, I am wondering if it is possible to publicly thank the lovely women shoppers in Target last week who tried to help me soothe my crying four-week-old so I could buy some new clothes. One offered to push my pram to the car and told me motherhood was hard and I was brave to be out. I just wanted to cry and hide in embarrassment and their support was invaluable. Stephanie Welsh
Brenda Walter (Lion), Freya Johnson and Alby Waters (judge).
John Claringbold (Lions president), Amy Underwood, Laurie Carroll (judge).
Lions hold youth quest THE Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club held its Youth of the Year Quest Friday September 5 at Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ. There were three students participating, one from Bellarine Secondary College and two from Geelong Grammar. Kayla Denham did her school, parents, club and herself proud although losing the competition by narrow
margins to Geelong Grammar students, Amy Underwood and Freya Johnson. Local judges, Lawrie Carroll, Alby Waters and Robert Brown said this year’s competition was a very close finish with Geelong Grammar student Freya Johnson taking out the overall winner and public speaking awards. Chairperson Brenda Walter and club president John Claringbold
said they felt that this competition is one of the best on the Lions calendar and said that it has the best judges in this area. Chef Lion John Brady and the ladies of the Bellarine Church of Christ cooked and waited on the Lions and their guests. Mrs Walter said in her closing speech: "It was a privilege to chair this fabulous event and hoped those present had
enjoyed hearing these young people express their thoughts and views. We don’t know what the future holds for these young people, but we wish them well in their endeavours.” The Lions Club looks forward to hosting many more Youth of the Year competitions in the future. Students in years 10 to 12 gain so much from the experience.
commitment to further support the development at Shell Road and the great work of the Ocean Grove Football & Netball Club in our community. Police review must hear from community Following the recent visit to the Bellarine Police stations by the Minister for Police, and Chief Commissioner of Police, City of Greater Geelong Cr Lindsay Ellis, Borough of Queenscliffe Mayor Helene Cameron, and I are calling on the minister and chief commissioner to guarantee that the review they announced of police services in Bellarine will hear from the community.
The two councils and I, as the Member for Bellarine, are calling on the government to: halt the changes to police services on the Bellarine until the review is completed; ensure that additional police are provided to communities during the peak summer period, as has been the practice for a decade; discuss the terms of reference of the review with key community leaders to ensure the range of concerns can be investigated; and ensure that the review is a public process and that the community will be able to formally participate. As the Member for
Bellarine, I will also be raising these issues with the minister in parliament. Barwon Heads Bowling Club Thanks to the Barwon Heads Bowling Club for inviting me to visit for the opening of the bowling season and to share a lovely afternoon tea. It was great to meet so many of you on the day and see what a vibrant bowling community you have in the town. Support Jirrahlinga As proud patron of the Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary, I encourage the Bellarine community to support the work of this
wonderful local not-forprofit organisation. Jirrahlinga is holding The Jirrahlinga Cup on Friday, October 31 at The Pier, Geelong. Tickets are available via the website www.jirrahlinga.com.au. For further enquiries, phone 5254 2484. As always, please don't hesitate to contact me by email or call my office if there are any matters that I may be able to assist you with directly.
State view – Lisa Neville
Electronic scoreboard I am delighted to have announced that if elected in November, an Andrews Labor government will commit $60,000 for an external, electronic scoreboard at the Shell Road Reserve. As the Member for Bellarine, I have strongly supported the development of the sports precinct in Shell Road. Stage 1 of the project, including the aquatic centre and soccer fields, was funded and completed by the City of Greater Geelong in partnership with the former Labor government. I’m pleased to make this
Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@parliament. vic.gov.au Twitter @LisanevilleMP phone: 5248 3462
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Drive in back to a golden era Our Lady Star of the Sea students have been getting in the spirit for the drive in movie - creating portraits of their Lego favourites.
EXCITEMENT is rising as the days click closer to the Star of the Sea’s Drive in Movie night at Kingston Park. The screening of The Lego Movie from 7pm this Friday night promises to be a nostalgic hark back to the good old days of drive ins. The event will also feature raffles, spot prizes, face painting, a jumping castle, sausage sizzle, burgers, popcorn and lollies. Tickets are $40 per car. Funds raised will go to the school funds – tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets will be available online on the day but cannot be purchased at the event. For tickets go to www.oceangrovedrivein.com.au
Sharing ways to celebrate life's significant events
Old meets new at Bellarine Memories. Friendly team: Philip Christian, Richard Grimmett and Niki Hines.
NOW into their tenth year of service to the Bellarine and wider communities, Bellarine Memories is opening its doors to those
interested to come along to see and hear about the work they do in the community. There will be opportunity to have a look inside their premises, to ask questions and have conversations. Since the beginning of operations in Ocean Grove, they have supported families in finding unique and relevant ways of celebrating life events. It is fitting then that they acknowledge their own milestone. They look forward to sharing their story, what they have learned and where they are going. The open events are on Friday October 3 from 2-6pm and Saturday October 4 from 10am2pm at the Bellarine
Memories offices on the corner of Grubb Rd and Sinclair Street. Everyone is invited to come along to one of their 30 minute presentations: Friday 3pm - How to write a good eulogy. 4pm – Time for Questions and Answers – Trends in the Funeral Industry, general and local 5pm – Preserving Memories – move to digital; how we can help with telling your story Saturday 11am – The role of the Funeral Director, what happens next? Noon – The benefits of a pre-paid funeral. 1pm – Preserving Memories – move to digital; how we can help with telling your story.
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Snooker club member Gerry Sanderson presents Genni Briese of the RDA with a cheque for $500.
Riding club pots a monkey NEVER snookered for a cause, members of one of Ocean Grove’s lesser known sports clubs has been busy chipping in around the community. In the last edition of the Voice the town’s – quietly existing but nearly 30-yearold - snooker club donated $500 to the Disabled Surfers Association. This week they were on firmer ground, donating the same amount to the greatly appreciative Riding for the Disabled Barwon Centre, based up at the Koombahla Park Equestrian Centre in Wallington. The funds are raised through the 80-strong
snooker club’s membership dues. Club member Gerry Sanderson, who handed a cheque to Genni Briese of the RDA said: “We are very happy to be able to support the local community. We just want to contribute something back.” Genni said: “We’re thrilled to bits with the donation of $500 because we don’t receive any funding whatsoever from government we rely on local donations, Give Where You Live are very good supporters of us as well, so we are thrilled to receive any donations we can. We have 50 children
this year coming to our sessions and that costs a lot of money. RDA doesn’t charge the families of children attending because Gennis said “they have enough on their plate without paying for horse riding lessons, and there would be a lot of children that couldn’t come. “We rely on all the donations to provide free sessions to all these children.” Children come from 12 schools throughout Geelong where the children are integrated among other students. They visit every fortnight
on a rotation as there wouldn’t be enough horses to cater for all 50 on one day. On the day the Voice visited, children were visiting from Surfside and Newcomb primary schools and others. Three grade 1 Surfside students gave their comments after their riding session. “My horse's name is Milly,” said Lachlan. “I like going horse riding because we learn to gallop and go in the paddocks.” “My horse Dutchy puts her head down and eats the grass when we go out to the paddock,” said Inika. “ I like
trotting on Dutchy.” “My pony is called Bobby he is black and furry,” said Taj. “I like going out into the paddock, it is fun.” Genni explained that a number of items have to be replaced regularly, including riding helmets which have to be scrapped every four years under safety regulations. “We are always buying news equipment and it goes towards that.” The centre is always appreciative of new volunteers. The new term begins in October. For more information contact Genni on 0438 085045.
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STAYING STRONG: Ocean Grove's Elaine and Ron Tabone have a big journey ahead together after Elaine was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
Locals living with MND LIFE was humming along nicely for retirees Elaine and Ron Tabone last year. They’d been on holiday to Turkey, Italy and Bali and their dream home in Ocean Grove was being finished off while they were away. They thought life just couldn’t have got better. Then fate’s metaphorical semi-b slammed into their well-worked plan and suddenly everything was spread out before them. Elaine was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Striking as it does without rhyme nor reason everything had to be redesigned – from the house right through to the
couple’s world travel plans. Elaine’s final diagnosis last October followed months of uncertainty. For a period of nearly six months prior to that she was developing symptoms that could have been perennial nerve. There were all sorts of symptoms that could have been misdiagnosis of MND. There is no one test that will pinpoint it and neurologists are very reluctant to tag motor neurone because it’s such a devastating disease. MND is a progressive, terminal neurological disease with no known cure and no effective treatment. People with MND
progressively lose the use of their limbs and ability to speak, swallow and breathe, whilst their mind and senses usually remain intact. Average life expectancy is 27 months. With motor neurone coming to the fore with the incredible groundswell of awareness generated through the ‘ice bucket challenge’, the hope it that the disease which has been known for a hundred years and has just one shortlived temporarily pausing drug to its name, will now get on the serious research funding radar. Elaine and husband Ron say that one of the biggest issues they’ve found was
the lack of knowledge of the condition, even among the medical profession. In Victoria 360 people have been diagnosed with MND. Ron believes that is a small number and that consquently the large pharmaceutical companies don’t have a profit motive. “I’m sure there’s a cure, I’m sure there’s a simple cure. But there is no profit for the research,” he said. “When Bill Gates and their heavy hitters took it on (the ice-bucket challenge), that gave us a flag.” “I think it’s still really good that they have got the ice-bucket challenge,” said Elaine. "Some of my
young nieces that did it and I thought 'they’re learning about it', which is good.” Elaine and Ron are very grateful to those who have taken part but worry that the interest may be shortlived. They are also very complimentary about local support services. “The Geelong and regional support is good. We couldn’t wish for better support from the health workers." There are understood to be 19 people in the Bellarine living with MND, possibly three of those are in Ocean Grove. For more information see: www.mndaust.asn.au.
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Glory days remembered by popular band trio
We're just dancing, dancing in the dark
LAST Monday, the international dance phenomenon, No Lights No Lycra (NLNL), launched in Ocean Grove after successfully running in Geelong. NLNL is a place where you can completely let go and shake out the stresses of the week in a friendly, nonthreatening, drug and alcohol free atmosphere. "I love No Lights because I completely loose my inhibitions in a really happy comfortable environment. I feel like
I’m involved in something amazingly therapeutic with like-minded people and it’s awesome exercise that I actually enjoy!" said Jayne, a regular dancer at NLNL Geelong. Ocean Grove’s version runs on Mondays from 6pm to 7pm, at the Boorai Centre, Shell Road. For more information see the Facebook page nolightsnolycrageelong. Dancers should dress comfortably, bring a water bottle and $5 for 60 minutes of dancing.
AFTER being huge fans of Peter, Paul and Mary for decades, Marion Melrose, Stewart Firth and Jon Mamonski (pictured right) surprised family and friends at how close they sounded to the original. Peter, Paul and Marion have been performing around the Bellarine including concerts at the Potato Shed, Ocean Grove Carols in the Park, Point Lonsdale lighting of the Christmas tree and a number of Queenscliff Lighthouse Theatre shows. Peter, Paul and Marion were inspired by the
famous 1964 Peter Paul and Mary concert album that sold more than seven million copies worldwide, including the hits 'The Times They are a Changing', 'Blowing in the Wind', 'If I had a Hammer' and 'Puff the Magic Dragon'. They relive Peter, Paul and Mary’s glory days in a special two-hour concert for one night only on September 19 at Queenscliff Uniting Church at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the Queenscliff Information Centre, Hesse St, or at the door on the night.
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Big year for Wes and Cassie Market Place Fish and Chips was taken over a year ago by Wesley and Cassie, who just couldn't resist Ocean Grove's relaxed lifestyle. Wesley is a qualified chef with a certificate 3 in commercial cookery and has an unmatched passion for the food industry, working as a chef at a restaurant in Federation Square in Melbourne and then at the Park Hyatt as assistant chef before deciding to open his own business here in Ocean Grove. Wesley said the business uses local gummy shark, and has a special fryer that can make gluten-free chips and gluten-free grilled fish. Seniors are looked after with a 10% senior discount on every transaction when you show your senior card. If it's freshly cooked fish and chips you're after, then drop in (phone order are also welcome on 5256 2099) at Market Place Shopping Centre, Ocean Grove.
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• Piping Hot Chicken Shop - October 4 Stephen Cummings with Shane O'Mara - October 18 Fiona Boyes Hammond Trio - November 1 Carus Thompson • Barwon Heads Hotel - Wednesdays Master of Dartness & poker from 7pm - Thursdays Trivia Night 7:30pm - Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music - Open mic for youth show under 21s every second month on a Sunday 3pm-5.30pm. More info contact Jill Meehan 0431 606 476. • Ocean Grove Hotel - Saturday Night Live at The Ocean Grove Hotel Saturday from 9pm. • Potato Shed, Drysdale - 19 September Red Velvet - 30 September 3...2...1...Blast Off! • Springdale Community Centre Hall - Making waves music/
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what’s ON poetry arvo every third Sun of every month 2pm - 5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - Saturday September 20 Blue Wax - Saturday September 27 Matt Orchard
markets & fairs
• Parkes Hall Newcombe Street Portarlington - 28 September 9am to 2pm • Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market - first Sunday of month 9am-1pm Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre, Shell Rd • Bellarine Community Farmers Market - 20 September and every 3rd Saturday of month, 9am-1pm at Ocean Grove Park • Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm • Barwon Heads Market - 27 September 9am1pm Barwon Heads
Hall Hitchcock Ave
food/wine • Leura Park Estate
Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 5253 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington - Open weekends and public holidays 11am - 5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760
get active
• Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity Ph: 0438 055 679 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music for 55-plus, 10.15am gentle exercises to music for 65-plus contact Marg on 52 551 335 - Thursday 1pm Craft
Group • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove - Wednesdays 9am Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Queenscliff RSL Hall - Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Marcus Hill Hall cnr Banks Road and Bellarine Highway - Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Ph: 5251 3393 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Mondays 7-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413 690597 • Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435 481 920 • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove - Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs
Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422 700951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955 331 or email Kerryn@bluewateryoga. org.au
reading & writing
• Ocean Grove Library – corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. - Wednesdays 10.30am – Toddlertime - Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses - Fridays 10.30am Preschool Storytime. - First Wednesday of the month 4pm-5pm Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 8-12 - Third Tuesday of each month 2.30pm-3.30pm Book chat for adults. All welcome.www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov. au
family fun
• Koombahla Equestrian Park - Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 52 562 742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove - Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Grove Toy Library Borrow a range of toys for children aged six months to six years, open to all families on the Bellarine www. oceangrovetoylibrary. org.au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove - Friday 10am-noon Ocean Grove Play Group Any children 5yrs and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time contact Chelsea Cole at oceangroveplaygroup@ gmail.com classes & exhibtions • Ocean Grove
Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 5255 4294
classes & exhibtions
• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check our program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 52 554 294
health & wellbeing
• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@gmail. com. What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice. com
Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed - Mon, Tue and Fri: 9am to 3pm, and Wed 9am to 12pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 2pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5251 2268 or 51542873. Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407
361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone John Grant on 5256 1940 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., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996 Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome to come along for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670. First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587. First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873. Wednesdays
Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@ bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467 Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Peter 0419 782629 Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove.
Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. Second Thursday of every month Prostate Support Group-Bellarine meets at Ocean Grove Community Health Centre at 1.30pm. Contact John Lee on 5221 8862 for details. Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club. Practical environmental activities to help protect our coastline. Ph: John 04399 30399 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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rotary news
Rotary offers chance for RYLA youth program BUSINESSES in Ocean Grove and Wallington will soon be contacted by Rotary to see if they have a potential candidate for the RYLA Program.
The benef its from such a program result in an employee with leadership potential, good communication skills and self-conf idence – a bonus for any employer.
Career development for 18- to 25-year-olds is vital in today’s competitive business world. Rotary clubs sponsor the RYLA program and Ocean
Grove Rotary Club is offering to sponsor a young person to cover the $550 cost for the next week-long program in April 2015.
Eng and Marciella Ho at the lookout reserve.
JUNIOR REPORTER The Ocean Grove Voice newspaper is looking for a part-time junior reporter to join its news and features team. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a strong passion for local news, be self-motivated and good at managing their time. This is a great foot-in-the door opportunity as part of a growing local newspaper group. If you have the enthusiasm to work in a busy newsroom, contact the Voice by sending your CV and covering letter to: news@oceangrovevoice.com or Ocean Grove Voice, PO Box 54, Ocean Grove 3226. Closing date Wednesday October 1.
Things in common for Eng and Martin
OCEAN Grove’s Rotary community projects evolve out of need in the community. In 2005 it conceived a memorial garden for a piece of unkempt land, the lookout reserve. It took six years to bring this to fruition, council regulations and concept changes meant that what started out as a memorial garden became the Lookout Project depicting the history of Ocean Grove on a series of story boards from pre white settlement through to the present day. Rotarians are rostered to maintain the reserve. When one of its newest members, Eng Ho was completing his roster he found that he had much more in common with fellow member Martin Geerings than he thought. “I was born in Malaysia and attended Monash University where I studied electrical and computer engineering," he said. "I met Marciella, my wife, while working part time in a coffee factory in Melbourne, I was in the roasting section and Marciella was packing coffee. Marciella, who was studying for a double degree in computer science and electrical engineering at Monash, was born in Jakarta and grew up in
Singapore. "After graduating from uni I went into other jobs and many business ventures (many failed and a few successful ones) before I bought the Ocean Grove laundry with a couple of business associates. And on the 2nd of July 2012 I joined Rotary Ocean Grove. "Building up a business means long hours and hard work so I don’t get to many meetings but when I can I find it is a lot of fun, relaxing and I feel I am able to make a difference in the community that I have chosen as my own. "Sitting next to Martin at a dinner meeting one night I found that we had a lot in common – his family migrated from Holland in the 1950s and were billeted in a caravan park in Ocean Grove. Would you believe that John Wynn who was also on my table that night owned that caravan park? Martin continued with his story: "I was 10 years old when I arrived with my family. “I left school at the age of 14 and started work with Lindsay & McKenzie (which is now better known as Targets) eventually finishing up at Ford Motor Company (both Geelong and head office) where I worked in accounting for 20 years, and
after a two year stint at Amecon Williamstown (Australian Navy Frigate Program), I then went out and got into a brand new game. Along with my wife Anne, we owned and ran Shore Clean Drycleaners in Ocean Grove for 14 years, (now Brown Gouge). So we have a lot in common.” Martin and Anne (Dickson) who was also an import, born in Birmingham, England, from a Scottish father and English mother, were married in Geelong in 1973. “Our weddings were very different. Asians place a big emphasis on the importance of numbers, customs and feng shui. Marciella and I were married on the 13/12/13 through a celebrant in a restaurant in Melbourne with our Australian family and friends and then again in Singapore and Malaysia on the 24/6/14 and 7/7/14 respectively for our Malaysian family and friends!” said Eng. These school holidays why not visit the Lookout Reserve with family and friends, read the story boards depicting the history of Ocean Grove until the present day and discover the rich history of those who have contributed to make Ocean Grove the vibrant community that it is today.
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Musical and artistical talent on show at Surfside TALENT: Sufrside students get into the spirit while some of the artwork on display (inset) received rave reviews.
Visit us today! Quality toys, games & puzzles available. IT WAS time to showcase the musical and artistic talents of the Surfside Primary School students at their annual Arts Celebration event.
This year’s theme was 'Holidays‌good time places and fun time spaces'. Each grade performed three songs dressed in costumes before a captivated
audience of parents, friends and relatives. The art exhibition was also open for parents to view the creative art works made by the students
during term three, taking them on a visual journey to Outback Australia, Jamaica, Hawaii, Las Vegas and through some of our local attractions such as the
Werribee Zoo, Melbourne Aquarium and Luna Park. As in previous years the event was a huge success and enjoyed by all.
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Star of the Sea students enjoyed a summery morning running at Kingston Park.
Kids Teaching Kids OUR Lady Star of the Sea hosted Kids Teaching Kids day last week – sharing their learning on environmental projects and global sustainability issues. Visiting students attended from Surfside Primary, Drysdale Primary, Queenscliff ’s St Aloysius and Torquay’s St Therese. More than 193 years three- to six students presented on the day, conducting science experiments, planting native vegetation and making art out of recycled material, said teacher Alison Healy from Our Lady Star of the Sea. Throughout its 15 years, Kids Teaching Kids has been enlisting green army recruits. Their mission: to
educate themselves, classmates and communities about issues like climate change, conservation, energy, water, and population growth. Kids Teaching Kids creator Arron Wood, who was Environmentalist of the Year for his environmental education efforts, said that Australia should be proud of its kids’ green army. “Education is their weapon of choice. Green army recruits are all under the age of 17 and they’ve been fighting the good fight for the environment for the past 15 years. Kids Teaching Kids is about empowering the youth of this country to declare war on pollution, habitat destruction and global warming,” Arron said.
Anna, Ruby and Eliza.
Making running lots of fun KINGSTON Park proved the perfect arena for Our Lady Star of the Sea to stage a fundraising run last week. Dozens of
youngsters walked over to the park before covering laps of the field and the park track on a sunny September morning.
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environment
Three times lucky for barn owl encounter IT'S been a great few weeks of nature watching for me. I was driving home from work at 10pm last week, and I thought I would venture down Lake Rd, Connewarre. Sure enough on a farm fence post there was my second barn owl of the year, which was just beautiful. The next night I thought I would drive down to the same spot to see if I could get a photo of the owl, but it wasn't there, so I kept driving and when I was at Bluestone School Rd, on a farm fence there was another barn owl (or was it the same one?). The next night I thought I would make it three times lucky, so I drove down Lake Rd, then Bluestone School Rd, but no cigar (or owl), so I kept driving to McCanns Rd towards Minya Winery, and sure enough, on a farm fence was another barn owl. So I might have seen three barn owls, or I might have been chasing the same one around the Bellarine for three nights. I also went to Western
The peregrine falcon nest. Treatment Plant for a look around, and took a photo of some pink-eared ducks in flight. When I looked at the photo on my computer I noticed a very unusual light-brown coloured duck. I sent the photo to Tom Fletcher and he sent it on to various duck experts, and it turns out that the duck is an abberant chestnut teal (which means it is different from what is common or normal). Very unusual indeed. I've been looking around for some more interesting nests. At Begola Wetlands there is a lovely looking swan
Latham's snipe. nest. Swans make a very comfortable looking nest out a big pile of reeds. The nest has to be cosy as the incubation period for black swan eggs is 36 days, so that's a long time to be sitting one spot. Also at Begola Wetlands I noticed a Latham's snipe had arrived from Japan. The Latham's snipe is a migratory wader, moving to Australia in the southern hemisphere warmer months. They leave their breeding areas from August to November, arriving in Australia mainly in September. Another nest that I observed is in Point
Henry, near the Alcoa factory, and it belongs to a peregrine falcon. The falcon pair built the nest last year on one of the power line towers, and it looks like the pair have returned again this year, as there was a bird sitting on the nest. My unluckiest bird encounter for the fortnight was actually in my backyard. I spotted a small bird on my back fence, and on close inspection I realised that it was a raptor. I ran to the front of my house, grabbed the camera, and told the dogs to stay in the house while I crept
around the back via the laundry door. Just as I raised the camera for a perfect snap of a collared sparrowhawk, my dog burst through the dog door and scared it away. I thought the dogs respected my bird obsession, but no, obviously not. On the October 4 at 10am there will be a 'Hot Spots for Nature Photography' morning at the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. Bring a camera, walking shoes and a drink. Hopefully the weather will be kind. Jen Carr
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Thai ride for charity LOCAL businesswoman Sarah Valentine is preparing to cycle 500km across Thailand – having only just got back on a bike after 20 years. The founder and director of Bellarine Business Women, who turns 40 in June, decided to make the trip after sitting in a conference discussing ways to make a difference back in April. Sarah will be supporting Hands Across the Water, an Australian charity that gives at-risk Thai children and their communities a helping hand. Their projects are tailored to meet local communities’ needs – for the long term. Their work is focused on improving the lives of the kids and their communities today and in the future. So what was it that made Sarah say yes – a ‘nonrider’, a self proclaimed 'yoyo' exerciser? “It was the simple opportunity to make a difference in young children’s lives,” said the mother of eight- and 11-yearold daughters. “To hear that children this age and younger have no family, many living with
HIV, in conditions that are disempowering and inhumane. “An example is children foraging the nearby forest for rats so they can eat.” It is this that compelled Sarah to take massive action. What Sarah loves about this charity is that every cent she raises goes to the kids and their communities – not a cent goes to administration, marketing or staffing. Sarah has been in training and will make the ride in February. She has already garnered local support. Felicity Dales, a Bellarine Business Women member and owner of Avanti Plus Bike Store, has donated an $800 bike, while Ocean Grove Remedial Massage is giving Sarah fortnightly massages. On October 10 Sarah is hosting an online and live auction cocktail evening at Terindah Estate. Van Loon’s Nursery is creating a Thai inspired photo booth, there will be neck massages from Ocean Grove Remedial Massage, live music from local acoustic artist Tristan J Ross, and the event is being MC-ed by Bay FM’s Mark Hyland.
Best dad ever OCEAN Grove dad Des George was presented with the 2014 Bethany Geelong Father of the Year award earlier this month. Des was nominated by his nine-year-old daughter Nicola RivoGeorge. Nicola nominated her dad because she says he’s just so great at regular parent things – encouraging, supporting and treating kids and also because of how he has helped her through the loss of her mother Adriana to cancer last year. Des is adamant Nicola is the result of his wife’s work, and that all he had done was to ‘polish the diamond’. But there is no question Nicola, a student at Our Lady Star of the Sea, says her father has made her feel so much better, while he would have had to deal with his own loss. In the meantime Des is doing his best be there for his daughter, including planning his work as an electrician to fit around taking her to school and sports, dropping her off and picking her up, just as Adriane had done. Nicola nominated her dad:
Des and Nicola relax at their Ocean Grove home. "My name is Nicola and I believe my father should be the Father of the Year 2014 because my dad cheers me up at basketball, he gets me ice cream and helps me achieve all my goals. He tries to keep me healthy all the time. He lets me go and play with my friends for a while so I don’t get bored. He takes me overseas for fun holidays. I think I’ve been on about 18 or 19 holidays. He helps me practise basketball and
swimming and my piano, and encourages me to practise and practise my sport. He is very kind and considerate. He always loves me and he cares about me. He has helped me through hard times now that my mum has passed away from cancer. He is the best dad ever. I love him. He is the best. I love him so much. He needs to win Father of the Year."
SLSC gearing up for a big season OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club is gearing up for a big season ahead. A three-day training camp kicks off next month from October 10-12, followed by the club’s open day on Sunday October 19. The first round of Bronze requals commences on Sunday November 9. Summer patrol starts on Saturday November 29 and wraps up on Monday April 6. This
summer’s traditional Rip to River event, Ocean Grove SLSC’s biggest annual fundraiser, takes place on Saturday December 27. On Sunday February 8, Ocean Grove will host a junior surf lifesaving carnival. Ocean Grove is also the host location of the 2015 Victorian Surf Lifesaving Championships to be held on Saturday March 28 and Sunday March 29.
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Section 13 Boys grand final Winners Josh Miller, Tomas Grindell, Jack James and Harry Mullen. Pictures: An Grindell
Section 3 Mixed runners-up Emily Kehagias, Sabastian Bouma, Zane Beazley, Anna Williams and Joel McMahon.
Winter comp ends with a junior premiership Grand finals are always an exciting time at Ocean Grove Tennis Club, not only because of the teams playing in their finals, but also the junior presentation afternoon that follows. All winter-playing juniors were invited to the club to share some pizza and drinks, and then congratulate those members who made finals, or won highest aggregate boy and girl for the season. It was also a chance to farewell the 17and 18-year-old players who will move to the senior division. There was a great turn out and some surprising results, in detail following. But first here is some news from the club. The summer season is soon beginning, and the tennis club is as strong as ever with more than 70 juniors signing up for competition. All teams have been submitted to the association and there will be a team announcement for all juniors on Saturday September 20 from 10am to noon. Juniors should come up to the club during this time to meet their new teams, work out rosters, buy uniforms and pay membership/ ball money. There are 25 new junior members this summer season, and this
Highest Aggregate Boy – Jack James. will be a good chance to welcome those families also. During the school holidays there will be another of the popular Tennisfanatics School Holiday Tennis Clinics. These are run by the qualified Ocean Grove Tennis Club coaches
David Franks and Julie Golightly. Children are welcome from any age, can come from any club, and all levels of ability are catered for, even beginners. Go along to the club Wednesday, Thursday and Friday October 1, 2 and 3 from 10am to noon to join in
all of the fun. Prices are $25 per session, or $65 for participating in all three. Take note of these important dates: • September 20 – Saturday 10am to noon team announcements. • October Wednesday 1 to Friday October 3 10am to noon Tennisfanatics School Holiday Tennis Clinics with local, qualified coaches. • October 11 – summer competition commences. • October 18 – annual membership due for all OGTC members. Earlybird discount applies if you pay before this date. Grand final results This winter season there were two teams in the junior grand finals – Section 3 Mixed and Section 13 Boys. Section 3 Mixed has had a strong season, staying second on the ladder to Moolap Black. Section 13 Boys have been undefeated all season, a terrific effort. Section 3 Mixed played Moolap Black and lost 5, 34 -1,17. They have been second to Moolap Black all season, and Moolap was just as tough in this final. A great effort by this mixed team Saira Shah, Sabastian Bouma, Anna Williams, Joel McMahon, Emily
Kehagias and Zane Beazley. Section 13 Boys played Leopold and won 5,33 -1,10. These boys are undefeated champions after winning this grand final. They have really improved over the past season and play so well together. Congratulations to Harry Mullen, Jack James, Josh Miller and Tomas Grindell. In other junior awards, highest aggregate is always a very prestigious award for the boy and girl junior player who have won the most games over the season. This winter the winners were Jack James and Liz Lowe. Well done to both of these players for a tremendous effort over the past few months. In the seniors: Section 6 – played Geelong East Uniting and lost by just one game in a nail-biting grand final 3,30 -3,29. Well done to this team for making the finals and playing so well all season, Dale Murphy, Simon Lont, Phil Grinter and David Nash. Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.
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Good results for Surfside Waves Division 2 Surfside Waves 4 vs Bell Park 3 Goals: C. Ozay 2, N. Hargreaves , S. McGain A tough 4-3 win at Bell Park secured the minor premiership for the Waves with one game remaining in the season. The game was an end-to-end match with attack the order of the day. The small band of spectators getting well rewarded for braving the elements with a seven-goal thriller. The Waves go into the final round with an unassailable lead at the top of the table and chock full of confidence. Division 3 Surf Coast FC 0 vs Surfside Waves 0 The Waves faced a tough test out at Banyul Warri Reserve against the ladder leading Surf Coast outfit. The squad enjoyed a good warm up on the 'plastic pitch' as the young Surfside talent looked to continue their unbeaten run. The team sheet was similar to previous weeks with the exception of the Mat Boore coming into the squad and Mick Langdon starting at right-back. Nick Stephanides started on the left-wing position. From the kick off Surf Coast stroked the ball around on the flat deck dragging the Waves players out off shape. That early pressure in the nervous opening minutes unsettled the Waves giving Surf
Coast their first off target opportunity. Gradually the Waves began to retain the ball and pass and move intelligently. The pace of the ball on the synthetic pitch and the speed in which the Surf Coast side attacked created an early chance for Surf Coast to score, it was left to Jacob to thwart the first real attempt of the game in a one on one with the pacey Coasters forward. The Waves defence to counter the threat, switched Ads to a man-marking role and although it created a gap at left-back, it worked well in containing the Surf Coast No 17. Having started slightly on the back foot the Waves were growing in stature against their higher placed opponents. A chance in the box close in on the 'keeper just eluded the Waves but the signs where promising, the side began to look livelier than their hosts. A Waves free kick won in a nonthreatening area on the right of midfield, was beautifully lofted in to John Black. Another free kick caused the Coaster's defenders more problems as the Waves won a corner and began to exploit the static back four. The Waves though still had to contend with the influential No 38 who was proving a handful, roaming across midfield playing decisive balls into dangerous areas. The Waves were forced into the first
Action from the Waves vs Drysdale game. substitution of the game contain the spritely No 38 as Nick Stephanides, who and were winning the battle had impressed at left-wing for possession. Andy Black collided with a teammate. beavered away industriously It was a nasty collision that and even had time to sneak saw Stephanides leave the a cheeky bit of tekkers into game on a stretcher with an his game. Surf Coast was on injured knee. Robbie Black the back foot in the opening came on. A searching pass 20 minutes of the secnd half. sent Black through on a ball Their pace from the 1st half heading for a goal kick, his had dissipated and they were tireless chase was rewarded now only threatening on as he was ajudged to have the odd occasion. The best been rightfully fouled as the effort from the Coasters ball went over the touchline. came from long range as The ref awarded a penalty, the Waves players sat back but the shot sailed over the and allowed the Surf Coast bar. centre-back to let a shot go From the re-start the from distance that cannoned Waves operated tightly off the post and out of play. in defence. Immediately But it was the Waves who they took the game to Surf looked more likely to create Coast with Liam McInness a breakthrough. The Waves playing well. The Waves had the Coasters penned midfield had managed to into their own half for long
periods, using penetrating long throws and deep diagonal crosses to pressure the league leaders. The Coasters had soaked up our pressure and began to look to influence the game in the closing stages. The final 10 minutes seemed like 20. The bench was willing the time away, as first one corner then another was cleared to safety. The Waves eventually held on for a draw. Under 9s Round 16 was Surfside Whites home game under lights against Breakwater. The boys were very excited to be playing under lights and had a slow start to the game with Breakwater putting pressure on goalkeeper Monty Mason. A great corner by Josh Royle had the Breakwater defence in a panic and putting the ball in their own net. Michael Ahearn, Fletcher Anderson and Cathal Crammond were outstanding in defence. Sam Dehnert, Max Huennekens and star man Nicholas Wilde were amazing in midfield and the lone striker Jayden Pickett played well and added another goal to his tally. Round 14 Surfside Whites played Bellarine Mako Sharks. Surfside got off to a slow start with the Sharks catching them on the counter attack several times. In the second half the whites came out fighting,
Sam Dehnert played fantastic in goals. Fletcher Anderson took control of defence with help from Cathal Crammond and Nicholas Wilde. Monty Mason and Michael Ahearn linked up well in midfield as well as Max Huennekens who scored a brilliant sole goal. Josh Royle and Jayden Pickett played well in attack and seem to have built up a good understanding with each other. Under 11s Surfside came out attacking but with the kids used to the bigger under 12 goals, kept putting the ball over the top
or just wide. After a closee game, with only minutes left, Surfcoast attacked and a long left foot shot through a congested penalty area, saw the ball take a slight deflection and into the net. Surfside was running on empty and the whistle came just in time for them. In the game against Barwon Red, Waves were at home for the second-last game of the year against a rival that have had their measure so far this year. Barwon went on the attack early, but a two-all draw was a fair result.
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Corey's wonder goal one to remember MARK HEENAN
GRUBBER Corey Walter lived the ultimate dream when he kicked the winning goal to put Ocean Grove into a BFL senior grand final on September 6. In the dying seconds of the preliminary final against Torquay who lead by one point, the 23-yearold gained space from a stoppage and launched a magical 30m kick at goal. As the ball sailed
through the goals, the final siren sounded to end one of the most amazing finishes to a Bellarine Football League senior match. An elated Walter described the final frantic moments. “I heard the guys (on the field) when the ball when back to the middle after Torquay kicked a goal that there was 30 seconds left,” Walter told the Voice after the match. “There was another stoppage in the middle
and it took a while for the umpire to blow his whistle and thought it must've been only 10 seconds left. “Then I heard someone say when they balled it up (in our) forward 50 there was about five seconds left. “To be honest I did not even hear the siren, I just put it on my boot and it went through.” Walter, who has kicked a winning goal once before in a final after the siren in juniors, admits the lasting
moments of the BFL preliminary final will stay with him for a lifetime. “To kick a goal like that and for it to mean so much it is pretty special, I won’t forget about it anytime soon,” he said. “In juniors I have kicked a couple of goals after the siren in an under 14s semi-final, I kicked one with about 20 seconds to go and I have kicked one to draw in juniors, but nothing this significant to be in a senior grand final.”
Rock's second time SATURDAY’S Bellarine Football League decider was the second time coming against Geelong Amateur in a grand final for Ocean Grove captain Liam Rock. In 2003, Rock played a starring role in the Grubbers’ last premiership after they defeated Amateur by 11 points. Rock collected a Victorian Country Football League medal for his best on ground performance in the season decider in 2003,
where he kicked four goals as a raw 18-year-old. Rock is the only current Ocean Grove senior player who was involved in the club’s last flag 11 years ago. He said Ocean Grove’s finals route in 2014 remarkably followed an almost identical pathway to its flag success in 2003. “We got smashed in the second-semi final against Ammos in 2003 and then we came out and beat Torquay in the preliminary final,” Rock told the Voice.
“We were the underdogs in the granny (in 2003) and it has panned out the same way so far this year.” MEANWHILE Rock, 29, said a playing coach would benefit Ocean Grove in 2015 after the club had won three finals in the last two seasons under Shane Jack. Jack, who announced in August he would stand down from role at season's end, had been the senior playing coach at the Grubbers in 2013 and
2014. “I'd probably prefer a playing coach with someone who has got support (on the bench),” Rock said. “You have got the coach on the ground as well you have got two coaches – if you have got someone good that can help out from the sidelines. “Then you have got someone instructing on the field which I think is a bonus these days.”
MATCH WINNER: Corey Walter puts Ocean Grove in front in the preliminary final while waterboy Matt Deans also realises the importance of the goal. Seconds later, the final siren sounded and the Grubbers were in a grand final. Picture: ALAN BARBER
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Sweet, sweet victory Ocean Grove players celebrate a thrilling five-point win in the preliminary final against Torquay. Corey Walter kicked a miracle goal to put the Grubbers in front just seconds before the final siren. Then the realisation that the team was in the grand final hit and the celebrations began. Pictures: ALAN BARBER
Prelim final epic MARK HEENAN
OCEAN Grove advanced to its first BFL grand final since 2007 after an epic five-point preliminary final win over Torquay on September 6. The Grubbers were down by one point with only seconds remaining after 2014 BFL Les Ash Medallist James Darke put Torquay in front with a goal inside the last minute. Enter Corey Walter, who sealed the Grubbers’ place in the BFL grand final with a magical goal during the last play of the match with three seconds left. Ocean Grove coach Shane Jack said his side relished its underdog status in the absence of injured stars Travis Gavin, Andy Higgins and Kelly Williams missed with injury, while defender Marcus Kellett was suspended. The Grubbers have now won five of their last six clashes against Torquay, including three finals victories against in the last two seasons.
Two of the finals matches have been decided by less than a goal. “We were pretty confident they (Torquay) are a pretty old team, if we could stick with them at half-time and we fought our way back into the game in the second quarter,” Jack said. “I know not many people gave us a chance this game because people wrote us off after our touch up to Geelong Amateur. “As a group we just believe and we came up against Torquay and knew it was always going to be a close contest, and it was again and we just got our nose in front at the end.” Star Grubber recruit Max Rooke kicked four goals, while Daniel Freeman, who booted three majors, lit up Queens Park with some lightning runs including a passage of play that resulted in 70m running goal. Playing coach Jack bagged three goals while key forward Daniel Maloney kicked two. For Torquay it was a
bitterly disappointing way to exit the finals after the Tigers kicked three of the last four goals in the final five minutes. Before its late fourthquarter burst, Torquay trailed by 13 points as the Grubbers looked to hold onto their slender lead midway through the last term. Torquay playing coach Craig McCaughan lamented his side’s moderate return in front of goal earlier in the match after its 15-point buffer at quarter-time. The Tigers registered 24 shots at goal, while Ocean Grove had 19. “We did start well, but goalkicking hurts. We had those shots early in the fourth quarter which we probably should have got and we could have been up by a bit more at half-time which would have given us more momentum," he said. “We knew Ocean Grove are a pretty fit and quick side.” Tiger forward Isaac Baker kicked three goals, while the dangerous Luke Vogels was kept goalless for Torquay.
Corey Walter throws the ball onto his boot to kick the winning goal while the final scoreboard seconds later told the tale of a dramatic finish.
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OCEAN GROVE 14.5.89 def TORQUAY 12.12.84 Goals: M. Rooke 4, S. Jack 3, D. Freeman 3, D. Maloney 2, C. Walter, D. Moroney Best: M. Rooke, D. Moroney, D. Freeman, S. Jack, P. Maloney, J. Rawlings
Grubber takes flight
Sean Britt soars high to take a terrific mark.
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Grove tournament still going strong OCEAN Grove Golf Club’s 28th Open Tournament commenced earlier this month. Since it started in 1986, the week-long golf event which runs from September 8 to
14 has grown to a full week of fabulous golf challenges with players from all over the state competing. The Open Tournament concluded on Sunday September 14 with a Pinehurst game and
Ladies Seniors runner-up Pam Cameron (Ocean Grove) and winner Sheila Canney (Werribee Park).
barbecue. The Ocean Grove Golf Club acknowledges all sponsors and volunteers who have again contributed to this year’s Open Tournament.
Ladies 4BBB winners Bobby Thornton and Kathy Stephens (Ocean Grove).
Local selected for state
Seniors Stableford overall winner Ross Hodges (Ocean Grove) with sponsor Philip Christian (Bellarine Memories).
Mixed Ambrose Nett winners David McKeon, Chris Jolley, Jenny McKeon and Andrew Bird.
OCEAN Grove–based local Curtly Balshaw (pictured above) will don the whites for Victoria Country in a series of under 19 representative games against Victoria Metro this month. The 17-year-old
former Collendina club junior who has been selected as a wicketkeeper and batsman, was named in a squad of 12 in representative games to be played at Barooga in New South Wales. Victoria Country will
play against Victoria Metro in a Twenty20 game on Monday September 22. The following day on September 23, Victoria Country lines up against Victoria Metro in a 50over game. From September
24 to 26 Balshaw’s Victoria Country team plays against Metro in a three-day game. M E A N W H I L E Balshaw will play for Melbourne in the Victoria Cricket Premier League this season.
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Grovers star at awards
OCEAN Grove was well represented with 16 players attending the invitation only AFL Barwon league presentation night. Claudia Britt took out the 15/U Section 1 best and fairest, Meg Badrock was runnerup in the 17/Under
Claudia Britt won the 15U-1 best and fairest. Pictures: TERI DODDS
Section 1 and Clem Praud was honoured with the Spirit of Sport Award Player of the year in the 17 and under Section. Ocean Grove FNC was also awarded the Spirit of Sport Award Team of the Year 2014 – netball 17 and Under.
Meg Badrock
Clem Praud
Spirit of Sport Award
Ice-bucket blast OGFNC netball director Gill Hodgson nominated Teri Dodds, Kim JillardPage and Shari Payne for the ice-bucket challenge, which is raising awareness for motor neurone disease with donations going into research. After a very warm day spent sideline watching the netball, culminating in three Ocean Grove premierships, the trio joined families and players back at the clubrooms to enjoy celebrations. As the 6pm deadline arrived a crowd joined them for a countdown
before each chilled ice bucket (each bucket had been stored in the freezer for an hour) was poured, followed by cheers and celebrations continued. Kim, Teri and Shari donned netball dresses for the challenge (pictured left) with daughters Nikita Page, Milly Dodds and Taya Payne pouring the buckets. Picture: PHILL PAGE
Presentation for netballers OCEAN Grove Netball teams had their presentation night recently with great attendance by all families, friends and players. Congratulations to all award winners on the night.
17 and Under 2s team, coaches award Shaynesha Page, runner-up Keely Peatling and B&F Abby Badrock.
13 and Under 2s coach Bridget Taylor with coaches award winner Maddy Mills.
13 and Under 3s team, coaches award Eliza Gross, B&F Jessie Allen, runner-up Sophie Franken and coach Paige Woolhouse.
13 and Under 4s team, B&F Taylah Jeffery, coach Jesse Sutton, coaches award Sarah Finch and runner-up Breanna Broughton.
15 and Under 4s Team, coach Jordy Walters with coaches award winner Holly Timms-Honner.
15 and Under 1s coaches Kirrilee Sing and Emma Whorlow, coaches award winner Abbey Badrock, runner-up Taya Payne and B&F Claudia Britt 13 and Under 2s coach Bridget Taylor with best & fairest winner Mia Smith.
13 and Under 2s coach Bridget Taylor with runner-up Monet New.
OGFNC junior aggregate winner Jessie Allen with netball director Gill Hodgson.
17 and Under 1s team, runner-up Bridget Taylor, B&F Meg Badrock, cocoach Tahlia Sinnott and Coaches award winner Chelsea Abel.
15 and Under 3s team, coach Sue Thomson with equal B&F winner Sarah Bastiaan.
13 and Under 5s coach Maddy Moroney and Alannah Wilkins.
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Ocean Grove players celebrate their premiership victory while captain James McGarry (captain) and Damien Ryan (coach) hold the cup aloft.
An injured Cam Hapgood won best afield honours.
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Premiership glory AFTER being winless after seven rounds with a percentage of 46, Ocean Grove won the Division 4 grand final against Torquay last Saturday. Sitting second-bottom on the ladder after round seven, the Grubbers then went on to win seven of the next 10 games to pinch the last spot in the finals and then won three finals against St Josephs, Newtown & Chilwell and finally the undefeated Torquay in three glorious weeks of finals footy. The young Grubbers committed themselves to the cause in a tough, dour contest and grabbed the premiership cup in a lowscoring battle. First quarter: A heavy dew and fog made for greasy conditions in the opening quarter. The ball was like a cake of soap and both sides understandably
made some skill errors in the heat of the battle. However, what was evident early on was that the Grubbers were not going to be intimidated. Their commitment to the task was 'on' from the opening bounce. Hard nuts like James McGarry and Will Gant lead the way and the rest followed. It was a battle of the backlines early and Ned Thorley and Dan McManus made it clear that they weren’t going to let the Torquay forwards get any cheap kicks. The Tigers managed to score the first goal of the game but Jackson Kent squared the ledger before quarter time. Second quarter: The pressure cooker game continued and neither team could get much cohesion happening in their forward line. The
game was being played between the half-back lines and the forwards weren’t being given any space. If Thorley or McManus missed anything down back, Harry Main and Joel Main were there to clean up. Dyl Whitley and Cam Habgood were on top in the ruck division and the onballers were tracking square around the ground. But goals (and points) were rare – unbelievably, neither side scored during the second quarter. But was the high-pressure, hard at it, fierce-contest part of coach Damien Ryan’s grand plan? Were the Grubbers slowly but surely wearing down their more fancied opponents? Were there some cracks starting to appear in the Torquay armour? Only time would tell. Third quarter: The arm-wrestle continued.
SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 5.2.32 def TORQUAY 3.7.25
Goals: J. Kent, T. Beasley, J. Luppino, C. Hapgood, A. McPhee Best: J. Peers, N. Thorley, D. McManus, C. Hapgood, D. Whitley, J. McGarry The young Grubbers lifted the intensity a notch and when Tommy Beasley slotted a goal three minutes in to give his team the lead for the first time in the match. Suddenly Ocean Grove had assumed control while the Tigers seemed panicked by the relentless pressure. Sammy Sutcliffe was bravely trying to play through the pain of crunched ribs and Dev Foott was giving his all. James Peers ran with the ball like he had stolen it and the Torquay midfielders couldn’t lay a finger on him. The Grubbers were
winning the clearances but still the scoreboard remained stubborn and Ocean Grove couldn’t advance on its lead. The back six continued their miserly ways. Jake Taylor and his allies negated the opposition attack and their unified, unyielding resolve frustrated their opponents into errors. Onballer Joe Luppino played his typical in-andunder game but his ball use was constantly restricted in a rugby-style game. But a few aborted attempts wouldn’t be enough to repress him. Deep into
time-on, he summoned the energy to emerge from the bottom of another pack, sprinted away from the chasing mob and snagged the goal of the day from 30m out. The Grubbers grabbed a bit of breathing space just before the break. Final quarter: The players had a look of steely determination at the final change – the game was in their hands and they wouldn’t let it slip without a scrap. Again it was Peers and captain McGarry who showed the way early in the quarter but everyone in the red and white played a part and put their heads over the ball when it was their turn. Mark Benness and Adam Milich ran until they could run no more while Isaac Wilkins and Will Gant laid numerous tackles on a day when tackles weren’t being rewarded. But still the scoreboard was slow to
respond. Peers and Cam Habgood were serious contenders for best afield and when they combined for a goal halfway through the quarter to finally stretch the lead, it was 'dare to dream' time. However, Torquay quickly answered that goal and while the eight-point lead was handy, late in the game, it wasn’t insurmountable. Ocean Grove still had control and one hand on the premiership cup and continued to attack. With a few minutes left on the clock, Ben Ryan’s final play typified his team’s attitude. He laid a crunching tackle which earned him a free kick deep in the forward line. He calmly sent the Sherrin to the hot-spot where Arthur McPhee pounced and punched the final nail into the Torquay coffin.
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netball finals
The 17U-1 team were defeated by Anglesea, but still enjoyed a great season.
The 13U-1 team were defeated by Torquay and came-runners-up in a fine effort.
Under 13-1 action
Under 15-1
The 15U-2 lost a cliffhanger against Queenscliff.
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The 13U-2 team defeated Portarlington.
The 15U-1 enjoyed a five-goal win against Queenscliff.
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The 17U-2 side thrashed Torquay to win the premiership.
Three teams taste flag success
THE sun was shining down on the netball courts at Drysdale on Sunday September 7 and the Grove girls also shone taking home three premierships. 13U-1 – Ocean Grove 18 vs Torquay 22 Best: B. Abel, K. Hart, E. Campbell Best on court: S. Thebes Coach Lauren Ollis couldn't be any prouder of her girls who came from fourth to meet Torquay in the grand f inal. They played their best netball over the past weeks, but it was Torquay which claimed victory. Congratulations to all the girls on their improvement over the season. 13U-2 – Ocean Grove 19 vs Portarlington 15 Best: M. New, M. Smith, M. Dodds Best on court: M. Dodds This was the f irst of the championships for Grove to claim and the girls took the hard road, being down by f ive goals during the f irst half. Then it was full steam ahead and a gutsy performance by all the girls, making coaches Bridget Taylor and Jess Gorf ine very excited. 15U-1 – Ocean Grove 31 vs Queenscliff 26 Best: E. Moroney, B. King, C. Britt Best on court: B. King The second championship was a close encounter for the Grove girls with
Queenscliff giving it their all but the girls steadied under coaches Emma Whorlow and Kirrilee Sing and came away with the premiership cup, ending a great 2014 season. 15U-2 – Ocean Grove 25 vs Queenscliff 26 Best: M. Giblin, E. Walker, L. Praud The girls had a slow start and were down by nine goals during the game due to the Coutas' pressure. Coach Lorraine Birch made some changes and the girls bounced back to miss out narrowly. 17U-1 – Ocean Grove 25 vs Anglesea 32 Best: M. Badrock, C. Praud, C. Abel Coaches Renee Scott and Tahlia Sinnott knew it was going to be a tough clash against undefeated Anglesea and the girls worked tirelessly all morning but couldn't peg back the score difference. Great work by all the girls over 2014. 17U-2 – Ocean Grove 36 vs Torquay 19 Best: A. Badrock, K. Peatling, J. Fendyk Best on court: A. Badrock The third championship was from a team that coach Laura Bell had primed for their f inals game. The girls took control right from the f irst whistle and didn't look back. Fantastic teamwork from everyone.
Ocean Grove defeated Torquay in the 17U-2 grand final.
Sharni Thebes (13U-1), Milly Dodds (13U-2), Brielle King (15U-1) and Abby Badrock (17U-2) won best-on-court honours.
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BFL grand final
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Injuries take their toll STAR Grubber midfielder Kelly Williams admitted his team's crippling injury toll came at the wrong time of year. The 27-year-old suffered an ankle injury in Ocean Grove’s qualifying final win over Torquay. Williams, who played in the 2007 grand
Geelong Amateur president Simon Farrell and Ocean Grove president Geoff Cunningham before the game.
final loss to Newcomb, was not the only wounded Grubber at Torquay in the decider on Saturday. He joined star onballer Andy Higgins (broken arm), while inside midfielder Aaron O’Callaghan (knee tendonitis) and Sean Britt (quad) were also out. Injury spoiled gun forward Travis Gavin’s run into the finals with a shoulder injury, then he shot a nail through his foot in a freak workplace accident. “You can’t help these things,” said Williams, last year’s best and fairest winner. “It is a bit unfortunate because Andy (Higgins) has had a great year and so has Travis (Gavin). It is a little bit similar (to 2007), but we did not have same amount of injuries (seven years ago) that has happened this year.”
Ocean Grove players line up for the national anthem before the game.
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BFL grand final
Strong support for Grove Ocean Grove enjoyed strong support at the BFL grand final at Spring Creek Reserve, Torquay on Saturday. The players ran through a banner before the game. The Grubbers couldn't reel in a fast-starting Geelong Amateur and were soundly beaten but not disgraced as they have defied the odds all season just to make to the grand final. All pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
Ammos too good MARK HEENAN
HOT favourites Geelong Amateur denied Ocean Grove a fairytale premiership after it cruised to victory in the BFL grand final on Saturday. The 91-point at Spring Creek Reserve, Torquay demonstrated why Amateur had been a force all year in the elite senior Bellarine competition. Amateur dominated from the first bounce with a seven-goal first term blitz at the beach end as it kept the Grubbers scoreless. Outgoing Ocean Grove playing coach Shane Jack admitted his side was outclassed by a polished Amateur, who led by a whopping 44 points at the first break. “It was disappointing especially that first quarter,” Jack told the Voice. “I thought that first 10 to 15 minutes we were actually quite competitive
and they had bit of a breeze, but they kicked four goals late. “I thought that (first term) set them up.” For Geelong Amateur cocoaches Cory Bauer and Andrew Lovick, who had been starved of ultimate success, ended their twoyear reign at Queens Park on an incredible high. Nonplaying coach Bauer and playing coach Lovick both played in three losing grand finals with GFL club St Joseph’s. Amateur last won a BFL flag in 2008, and lost three grand finals in a row from 2009 to 2011. “When we first signed up with Ammos (in 2012) we had a direction we wanted to take and we were employed to do a job and I think this is the culmination of that hard work,” Bauer said. “We have been lucky enough to recruit well… we recruited not only good
Ocean Grove coach Shane Jack (No 29) addresses his players.
SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 8.9.57 def by GEELONG AMATEUR 22.16.148 Goals: M. Rooke 3, S. Jack 2, L. Sinnott, A. Bottomley, P. Maloney Best: M. Laidler, S. Elford, S. Jack, P. Maloney, S. Fairway, H. Foott
footballers and one of our main purposes was to recruit quality people.” Amateur increased its margin by 58 points at half-time despite four goals from the Grubbers in the second quarter. The BFL flag favourites won numerous centre clearances through star ruckman Chris Kangars, while ferocious onballer Baden Dodd won VCFL medal for being named best on ground. Grubber recruit Max Rooke, who kicked three goals, failed to fire in the first half and was well held by Amateur captain and leading defender Marc O’Donohue. Saturday’s match was first time gun Ocean Grove small forward Travis Gavin, who passed a fitness test on morning of game, failed to kick a goal in a match in 2014. Gavin went into game under an injury cloud after a workplace accident ruled him out of the second semi-final and preliminary
final against Amateur and Torquay. “He got through a fitness test and the guys who took him through it reported back to me he was all good,” Jack said. At three-quarter time, the deficit blew out to 82 points and Amateur had sealed the win. The fourth quarter saw the sting taken out of the game as Amateur went on to record a 91-point win. Amateur forwards Tom McArlein, Damien
Zaparenkov and Rowan McSparron all kicked four goals apiece. Despite the margin, playing coach Shane Jack, who kicked two goals, led from front and won plenty of ball after playing as a spare man in defence in second term. Jack was one of the few shining lights in Ocean Grove’s second-biggest defeat of 2014. The Grubbers were smashed by Amateur by 111 points in the second semi-final at Portarlington on August 30. Jack, along with veteran defender Mark Laidler, silky utility Sam Elford and 2014 best and fairest winner Patrick Maloney were among their side’s best players on the day.
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Beaten, but Grubbers still do us proud
Search begins
Ocean Grove suffered a heavy defeat in Saturday's Bellarine Football League senior grand final at Spring Creek Reserve, Torquay, but were winners just to get there with a host of injuries to contend with. In the end, though, Geelong Amateur was too good, winning by 91 points and deserved the premiership. The dejection on the faces of some of the Grubbers' players is shown here, but the town should be proud of their efforts this season. For the full round-up, see pages 46 and 47. Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove Football Club continues its quest to appoint a new senior coach for 2015 when formal interviews take place this week with selected candidates. It is understood up to eight applicants are in the running for the prized role at the
Grubbers. Days after Ocean Grove suffered its worst ever BFL grand final defeat, a 91-point loss to Geelong Amateur on September 13, the challenge to find a successor for outgoing coach Shane Jack is on. Ocean Grove Director of Football Garry O’Callaghan expects
a new coach to be appointed shortly. “We will have more news later in September and early October,” O’Callaghan said. MEANWHILE Jack, who turns 35 in October and coached his last game for Ocean Grove on Saturday, is undecided on his playing future in 2015.
Jack wound back the clock with two goals and a standout performance despite the 15-goal loss to Amateur in the BFL decider. “I have thought about playing, this is the first time since I was 16 that I haven’t committed to somewhere or done something,” Jack told the Voice.
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“I still think I am playing good enough footy to come and play wherever I play.” The Geelong-based Jack will stay involved in the wider Ocean Grove sports community after agreeing to play cricket at Collendina over the summer.