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$3 MILLION FOR KINDER KITTY Enjoy a cuppa for vital cause
THE smell of brewing tea, scones and cupcakes will fill the air in Ocean Grove in May and June when a series of morning teas are held to raise money for cancer research. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea will have a number of Ocean Grove locals shaking out tea cosies and dusting off cake stands for this important cause. Anne Denham, a veteran of seven morning teas in her previous home town of Talbot, is bringing her CONTINUED PAGE 3
CHARITY CUP: The Wave morning tea organisers Caroline Young, Sandra Cooper, Judy Gravestock and Anne Denham.
A $3-million Geelong City Council budget grant will pave the way for construction of the Ocean Grove Integrated Children’s Centre. A planning group led by Councillor Jan Farrell has assessed sites around Ocean Grove for the proposed centre which will become a health and care provider for families with children aged 0-5. Cr Farrell said the centre would provide the best early childhood services for a growing Ocean Grove. “Ocean Grove is earmarked for growth and we can barely cope with current demand,” she said. “The new integrated children’s centre looks to the long term and will bring a whole range of services under the one roof in a location that is convenient to schools, recreation and close to
where people live.” The centre will be the first of its kind in the Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula area, and is expected to provide maternal and child healthcare, day care, kindergarten, playgroups, family support, toy library and early intervention services. The centre reflects the juggling act local government is forced into when accommodating federal and state policies. Federal government policy aims to ensure every four-year-old attends five hours of kinder a week by 2013, as there is a strong connection between time spent at kinder and children who are welladjusted when starting school. With 100 extra kinder places needed for Ocean Grove, a one room CONTINUED PAGE 5
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RAW sewage flowed into the sea over the sand on Ocean Grove’s Lookout Beach on Tuesday, May 10, causing the beach to be closed for two days. The overflow was caused by works by the Barwon Water Alliance on the new infrastructure and pumping station installed last year. A valve in the new pipe was closed while work was undertaken at the pumping station on Geelong Road. Barwon Coast general manager Bob Jordan said that by midday Thursday EPA required tests revealed e-coli levels were back within acceptable limits and the beach was reopened. “Barwon Water have done the clean
up as required by the EPA. There is a bit of reinstatement work to be done following some erosion of the beach and dunes, which we expect Barwon Water will undertake shortly.” Darryn Murphy of Murf ’s Surf Shop was surfing at RAAFs on Tuesday but didn’t notice anything nasty in the water. “It’s usually pretty visible if there’s any sewage in the water and it stinks too, but the wind was a west-north-westerly on Tuesday which probably blew it away from us and out to sea,” he said, adding that he hadn’t heard of any other surfers or swimmers who had encountered anything in the water. It was estimated that
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around 500 kilolitres of sewage, or 50,000 full flushes, spilled on to Lookout Road and the nearby beach during commissioning of a new pump station and transfer main between Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. Barwon Water general manager of capital
projects Paul Northey said, “Remediation works at the site have been undertaken, with further talks scheduled with the Barwon Coast group. “Further works are on hold pending the outcome of the investigation into the overflow.”
The new Victorian headquarters in the Noble Street Uniting Church complex in Newtown was opened in February by Geelong born Bravehearts founder, Hetty Johnston with the City of Greater Geelong’s Mayor, John Mitchell. At the launch last week Shell handed over $2,800 towards “Ditto” the Bravehearts mascot who travels with the school education program. Bravehearts aims to ‘Break the Silence’ by providing healing and support as well as engender child sexual assault prevention and protection strategies and advocate for understanding to promote increased education and research. Ross Synot, founding Chairman of Bravehearts in Geelong believes that this service for sexually abused children is long
overdue. “Since Hetty Johnston introduced Bravehearts to us last year, there has been a strong push by city leaders to establish the Victorian State office here in Geelong. Now that we’re established, it’s time to get on with the education program so we’re asking Geelong to dig deep for this crucial work.” Bravehearts members comprise survivors, parents, friends, partners, professionals and nonabusive members of the community who share in the belief that child sexual assault must stop. The work of Bravehearts in the community includes in-school protective behaviours education program, Ditto. • Telephone Crisis and Advocacy currently provides a Freecall 1800 BRAVE1 (1800 272 831) crisis, support and advocacy line.
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OCEAN Grove Primary’s $3.2 million dollar Senior Learning Community (SLC) building was officially declared open at a special assembly at the school. School captain Lachlan Hooper performed admirably as master of ceremonies when thanking various luminaries with difficultto-pronounce names for their attendance. The school choir performed an a capella version of the school song which appears to be set to the tune of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
This was followed by the entire assembly singing the full two versions of the national anthem. Federal Member for Corangamite Darren Cheeseman spoke and presented a plaque to the school, which made known where the funding for the building had come from. At the time the stimulus funding was made available, Jenny Lander was acting principal. She made the initial grant application. “We were lucky enough to have enough space to choose the six
room building from the options provided by the Department of Education,” said Jenny, during the tour of the impressive structure. The centre is shaped around two open plan triangles that have three classrooms each. Students have access to a kitchen where cooking classes are held using produce from the schools garden and chook shed. The benefits for the grade five and six classes held in the Senior Learning Centre are myriad, with classes structured in a way that
allows each individual child one-on-one time with a teacher once-aweek so they are enabled to learn in their own way. Six teachers work in the centre and rotate through the five classes (two grade six and three grade five) with one of the aims being to prepare the senior primary kids for the transition to senior school-like learning, where different teachers take different subjects. Leanne Kelly, the leading teacher in the SLC, said that the move to the centre, which took place three weeks prior
to its official launch “had been fantastic”. “The centre has got all the kids excited and improved their learning in a short space of time. “The students are all very proud because it’s such a nice building and it’s lifted their learning to a new level.” School principal Darryl Diment also expressed pleasure at how the centre had turned out. “The federal stimulus provided a unique opportunity for us to establish a cutting edge facility at the school,” he said.
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FROM PAGE 1 fundraising expertise to Ocean Grove, which she has happily called home for the past year. She has organised a morning tea at The Wave in Wallington Road. The aim of the gathering is to raise money for cancer research in a fun and entertaining way. “Kairos will put on a fashion parade and there will be an auction of items that have all been generously donated by local businesses. KYO have donated a large pot and there will be handbags, home wares, garden variety items and beauty products.
“On top of the Kairos fashion parade we will have a parade that will show off dresses — in a lighthearted way — that answer the question of what dress Kate Middleton would have worn at her wedding if she had chosen from an Ocean Grove designer.” Anne, who has known a few people with cancer, is at pains to point out the value of the cause and says that cancer is a journey for sufferers and respect for the person’s journey is paramount. The day will feature lots of models and even a Masterchef-style guess-the-ingredient
competition for those with insufficient funds to participate in the auctions. Look Smart has donated eight aprons as prizes and there will also be a hand-stitched quilt in the auction. There will also be live music. The Biggest Morning Tea at The Wave will run from 10am to noon on Thursday, May 26, the official day of the nationwide fundraiser. Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre’s morning tea will be held on Wednesday, May 25. It will feature live entertainment from Love ‘n Light and the Local
Community Singing Group. Entry is a gold coin donation and attendees will also be privy to a brief talk from local doctor Khaled Yousif on cancer prevention. On June 2, the United Church craft group is holding another event in aid of the Biggest Morning Tea. Dawn Taylor will speak about her time in South Africa working with the Jewels of Hope Project, an initiative that encourages orphaned children to make jewellery; the proceeds from the sale of which puts the children through school.
Entry is $5 and goes to the Cancer Council. Dawn will display jewellery from the Hope Project, with money from the sales going back to the kids. Refreshments will be served. • The Ocean Grove Voice will also be staging its own Biggest Morning Tea at our high street office this Friday (May 20) from 10am to 12noon. Pop in and see us at 1/72 The Terrace, above the ANZ, have a chat and help a great cause. For other Biggest Morning Teas visit www. biggestmorningtea.com. au
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STORE TEAM: hardware manager Nick Chandley, joint family owner Keith Fagg and timber manager Dale Simpson.
Faggs secure future for local hardware store WALLINGTON’S Mitre 10 store has changed hands, with one of the country’s oldest family businesses taking over ownership. The Geelong Fagg family, headed by directors Barry and Keith Fagg, took over ownership of the store on the corner of Bellarine Highway and Grubb Road on May 1. The business is the third major store in the Fagg‟s Mitre 10 group and was previously owned by John and Prue Webb. Keith Fagg told the
Voice that the family was very pleased with what has been the largest expansion to the business. “We plan to build on the Webb’s excellent work by continuing to progress the business, Mr Fagg said. “Over coming months, we will be working on many aspects of the business, all aimed at improving our customers’ experience in dealing with us. “We very much welcome feedback from our customers across the Bellarine Peninsula so we make sure we are meeting
their needs.” Nick Chandley will manage the hardware side of the business at Wallington while Dale Simpson will look after the timber centre. “Both Nick and Dale are very experienced and are keen to deliver the best possible service to our customers” Mr Fagg said. Barry Fagg said: “To purchase the Wallington Mitre 10 business is a significant commitment for our family company. However, we believe this is the best way forward
to secure the store’s future as a locally-owned Mitre 10 business totally focused on serving the people of the Bellarine Peninsula.” The family will also be completing a major re-development of their South Geelong complex. Keen marathoner Keith Fagg runs with Ocean Grove’s Saturday morning harriers group. He said that the company which is well known for its community involvement in Geelong is also keen to engage with local charitable
groups and organisations. “We will be supporting groups and clubs that come to us and take pride in being involved in local communities.” Fagg’s Mitre 10 is a fifth generation family business, whose origins date back to 1854. Fagg’s is the eighth oldest family business in Australia. The business also trades from large sites on Barwon Terrace, South Geelong and on Anakie Road, North Geelong. The business now employs over 200 people.
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Carols, sport, big winners CAROLS will be sung louder and candles will burn brighter this Christmas thanks to a $10,000 allocation for Ocean Grove Park Carols by Candlelight. Residents will also not have to battle the bridge alone with $10,000 contributed to an Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads shuttle bus. The budget also provides $1.5 million of borrowings for the Ocean Grove Sporting
Infrastructure Plan – further development of Shell Road Reserve infrastructure. The project is dependent on further funding from state and federal governments. Collendina Sports Club has been granted a small amount of money for improvement works, including cricket nets. As reported previously in The Voice, funding has been allocated for soccer lights and car park
redevelopment in Shell Road; a new toilet block and car park works for The Parade; and car park works for the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre. Councillor Jan Farrell expects site works to begin on The Parade toilet block and car park in early June. “Because we are a coastal community, we really need to have these works finished by September/October
Rate versus reward OCEAN Grove residents fared better than their Torquay counterparts when it came to rate increases announced in their respective local budgets. The City of Greater Geelong announced an average rate increase of 4.9 per cent, which is in line with Council’s forward projections from previous years. Torquay residents have to find extra cash following a Surf Coast Shire decision to increase rates by 6.9 per cent. The decision was made as the council seeks to cover costs incurred building Torquay’s new sports and community hub.
at the latest — before the influx of summer tourists, so businesses are not adversely affected. “Work on the soccer lights at Shell Road may be dependent on a power upgrade before they can be installed. If this is the case Powercor will have to do the upgrade which may take them up to a month. POPULAR EVENT: Carols has been allocated $10,000 in the budget.
$3 million in kinder kitty for new facility FROM PAGE 1
extension of the Ocean Grove Kindergarten on The Avenue (also announced in the budget) will provide 50 new places. The integrated services hub will provide the other 50. “The idea of integrating the childcare services into one centre is a policy decision of the state government and, as a mum, I think it’s a fabulous idea,” Cr Farrell said. “This is a fundamental shift in both thinking and practice towards services that are more inclusive and holistic.” Funding for the project was announced at Council’s draft budget meeting on May 10, and barring a (very unlikely) heavily negative response from the community, will be confirmed when the budget is ratified on the last Tuesday in June. Cr Farrell said the council had been looking at a number of sites within the Shell Road Reserve precinct to build the 3480 square metre children’s centre. “We are still examining the option of expanding the existing facility and looking at how
NEW PLACES: Riley, Sofia and Braden all attend Surfside Kindergarten. The kinder, which has 70 children signed up for 50 places in 2012, has to co-exist at two centres because of demand. A new Integrated Children’s Centre will help solve the crisis.
we could continue to provide services during the construction period,” she said. “Another option we are exploring is a vacant site between the Bellarine Aquatic Centre, Surfside Tennis Courts and Our
Lady Star of the Sea Primary School.” The overall construction cost of the Integrated Children’s Centre has been estimated at $8 million. It will be built in 2012 to be ready for use in February 2013.
Any funding shortfall will be made up in next year’s budget. Consulting work is underway on The Avenue kindergarten extension, with renovations expected to be finished by February 2012.
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State member for paradise I WAS born in the City of Newcastle, NSW but moved around a lot as a child as my father worked for Qantas. We ended up in Brisbane where I attended Mt Alvernia College and then obtained an Arts Degree from Griffith University and later when I moved to Geelong a Law Degree from Deakin University. I made Victoria my home in the late 1980’s and spent a significant amount of time in Barwon Heads, but found myself constantly traversing across Barwon Heads Bridge to get to my preferred beach of Ocean Grove, for a good swim and surf. Back then, there were few places in Barwon Heads to choose from for food. To give myself a treat I would head for the Ming Terrace Chinese Restaurant. Since that time both areas have grown and prospered. The time I spent in the area encouraged me to make the move to Geelong and raise my son in this beautiful part of
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DESPITE living Alison Soutar, thousands of kilometers felt the full Christchurch brunt of the away, Ocean Grove nurse, February 22 . earthquake The devastating in earthquake hit the city’s measured 6.3 CBD about on the Richter 1pm Alison grew Scale and up in Christchurchthe Tuesday afternoon. She and her before moving husband Brett to Australia since 2006. McCalman in 2001. have lived in With the majority Ocean Grove of her friends Alison first and family heard about the quake whilst living in the city, when thoughts went at work, her to her father “I checked my phone and and brothers who work immediate in I had a text are ok cos they from dad saying the CBD. work on the said. ninth and tenth John and I floor of a building,” she
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had to improve our local area and encouraged me to put my hand up to represent the local communities in Bellarine to improve services and infrastructure. I also had the privilege of representing the Bellarine in the Cabinet as a Minister, which provided an opportunity to ensure that local issues were a Government priority. One of the great things about being the State
Member for Bellarine, is the opportunity I get on a daily basis to work with local community members, organisations, service clubs and sporting and business groups in supporting the terrific work they do. Juggling motherhood as a single parent to a teenage son, my day to day routine as a parliamentarian is always different. Usually it is up early checking local papers and radio for what
is happening in the world, getting my son ready for school, which is then followed by briefings with electorate staff and parliamentary members, and meetings and events during the day and evening in the electorate and in Melbourne when parliament sits. I am proud to represent the people of Ocean Grove and the Bellarine Peninsula – it is a truly spectacular part of the world.
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PLANS are progressing for this year’s Ocean Grove Live Music Festival taking place during the Queens Birthday Weekend June 10-13. Across 5 venues and 5 stages the annual open mic style festival promises to be even bigger than last year. Over 120 acts comprising bands, solo performers, acoustic performers,
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Surfboard winner OCEAN Grove footballer Taylor Moore was the lucky winner of the club’s surfboard raffle. The raffle, which was held over Christmas and Easter, raised $3,200 for club funds. Runner up Pam Taylor won a snow jacket. The competition was sponsored by Murf’s Surfboards, Linton Naylor and the Green Room.
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Uni student earns reward BRITTNEY Long had no idea she was in the running for the St John of God-sponsored award for clinical and academic excellence when she received a letter saying she had won the $250 cash prize. The 21-year-old, who is in the fourth and final year of her double degree in nursing and midwifery, received the award for exceptional grades over the first three years of her study, and her professional work during her placement at Geelong Hospital’s maternity clinic. “I had no idea I was in the running for the prize,” she said, when The Voice called, having been alerted to Brittney’s achievement by her proud mother. She accepted the prize at an award night held at Deakin’s Waterfront campus. “I had to make a speech. I was pretty nervous beforehand but it went really well,” she said. “It’s a new prize and I’m the first winner. It’s sponsored by St John of God and is officially called the St John of God Prize for Midwifery. I did all my placements at
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FRIENDS of Rotary Ocean Grove (FROGs) are people who have engaged with Rotary in some way in the past, perhaps as an award recipient, exchange student, or guest speaker, and others who would just like to be kept up to speed with, and potentially assist in, the good work that Rotary International does. Rotary Clubs are always looking for new members but recognise that professional and family time commitments are a challenge for some. These people can still be FROGs. Ocean Grove Rotary Club is hosting a series of breakfast meetings on the first Wednesday of the months of June to October and November at Ocean Grove Golf between 7am and 8am. The cost is $20 at the door. Profits to the ShelterBox Australia project.RSVP to rotaryclubogrove@gmail. com with your name, vocation, and mobile phone contact details.
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Finally, the CFA building can be used THE old CFA fire depot, along with a number of the surrounding properties, has been rezoned from residential to mixed use. The building has been idle for two years following its sale to a superannuation fund, which made an application to council to convert it for use as office space. Following the amendment, Council recommended the Minister for Planning grant the planning permit to use the existing building as office space with some minor renovations. It was once mooted for use as a potential performance or gallery space before the Brumby government decided to sell it at auction instead, prompting protests. City of Greater Geelong councilor Jan Farrell said
the building was likely to be used as office space as an interim measure by the fund, and wouldn’t be surprised if they looked to develop it further, either commercially or residentially in a few years. “The rezoning was prompted by an application from the owners to use the building as managed office space and, given that amendment’s take a long time to pass, we thought it was best to rezone the areas south of the building as well,” Cr Farrell said. “It doesn’t make sense to do it willy-nilly. There are no other applications for mixed use of the other sites but, long-term, a business may acquire all the blocks and do something with them. “The area is well suited to the interface between residential and
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“I wasn’t expecting it this time, the standard was really high, it was good though to walk in and think this is going to be tough,” she said. The numerous awards Shelley has acquired during the past twelve months have helped kick-start a promising career for the young hairdresser. “Most people are curious about the awards but it has definitely helped business, most people want things new, fresh and current and that’s what I like to offer,” she said.
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OCEAN Grove Coastcare is calling on locals to help protect and improve their coastline. The Coastcare committee has organised three working bees to be held on the last Sunday of the month in May, June and July. President Jackie Scally said she received numerous expressions of interest from people wanting to help out in a hands-on environment. “Our first working bee is good for people who want to get their hands dirty and don’t necessarily want to be involved in the meetings,” she said. The aim of the first day is to remove pest plants from the foreshore, namely Polygala, commonly known as Bellarine Pea. Jackie said they wanted to stop the spread of the pest plant in
the Collendina dunes area that borders the environmentally sound Buckley Park. “Polygala is a garden escapee that spreads to the dunes and takes over; it smothers natives,” she said. More than 40 people volunteered their time for Clean Up Australia Day on March 6 at the Ocean Grove foreshore and Jackie said they were hoping to get another enthusiastic response for their working bees. “There are people out there who want to be involved and this is another opportunity for them,” she said. Coastcare’s working bees will run from 10am to noon, with the first one to be held on May 29. For more details or to join the Ocean Grove Coastcare email list phone Jackie 0400 230 198.
Beauty is only skin deep with this toxic fungus SPOTTED at Wallington Sports oval, this is a fungus also known as the Amanita Muscaria toadstool. It is commonly known as the fly agaric or fly Amanita. As with many toadstools it is a poisonous fungus. It is native throughout the Northern Hemisphere, and has been unintentionally introduced to many countries in the Southern
Hemisphere. It grows in areas where there are pine plantations and it was underneath the pines located at the sports ground. The Amanita Muscaria has white-gills underneath the cap. It is white-spotted and usually deep red in colour. There were no fairies spotted underneath, unfortunately. By Jennifer Carr
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Clean up Australia Day at Ocean Grove.
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GPAC REHEARSALS: Bellarine students Aaron Bird, David Dunning, Hamish Moore and Elle Butler.
Students crack open play BELLARINE Secondary College students are being given an opportunity to take over the Drama Theatre at Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC), as part of an innovative annual educational program. Bellarine is one of several regional secondary colleges participating in the activity known as Take Over, which is part of GPAC’s Bendigo Community Banks Education Program. The school’s VCE students have been participating in a series of technical and creative workshops and rehearsals, culminating in live performances of their show called ‘Cracked’ on GPAC’s Drama Theatre stage next Wednesday (May 25) at 7.30pm. Take Over participants learn about all areas of theatre production including performance, sound, lighting and stage management. They work with professional actors and theatre technicians to
develop, produce, rehearse and perform their own piece of theatre. “It is fantastic to see the increasing number of local students getting involved in the program,” GPAC general manager Jill Smith said. “It gives students an opportunity to experience all facets in the development of theatre, not just the performance side of it,” she said. This year’s program is bigger and better than ever, with more students from a wider range of schools than ever before. Ms Smith said it was encouraging to see strong interest in the program, particularly in light of growing research showing a direct link between arts education and improved grades, as well as personal and community benefits. “Involvement in the arts at school and through programs such as Take Over clearly gives students a range of academic, social
and personal development benefits. We see it firsthand in terms of the growth in confidence of students involved in our educational programs.” The Take Over Senior School program, for students in years 9-12, began with a Wise Up day in February to build awareness of skills required in theatre production. Students then participated in Skill Up sessions in March where they received expert advice, including an acting workshop led by Victorian College of Arts graduates Zoe Boesen and Marcus Mckenzie. Students have also gained handson experience with how theatre is made working with technical crew on sound, lighting design, equipment use and stage management. Tickets for Take Over performances are $6.50 each, available at the GPAC Box Office: phone 5225 1200 or visit www.gpac. org.au.
Musical youth LOCAL musician Jill Meehan is organising a special ‘Kidz Rock On’ at the Ocean Grove Hotel on Sunday June 5. “The idea is young people under 18 years of age, can come along and perform as a soloist, or a band,” said Jill. “It is also an initiative to get
youth together in a safe social setting all linked to a common idea, ‘music’.” Local music promoter Dave Dorman will be doing the sound and providing a drum kit and Jill will be MC on the day. At least one adult family member must be present during the event.
Parents and teachers and young people can all order snacks and meals and drinks, and there is no entry charge! However, the organisers will be taking donations on the day and doing raffles to help them provide future events. For more details contact: jillfolksinger@hotmail.com.
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A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION OF WORDS, THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH OF QUEENSCLIFFE DURING THE MONTH OF MAY
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Friday 20, Saturday 21, Sunday 22 May
Scott Lyon from Melbourne Museum of Printing with tabletop hand press at Brush, Lens and Clay Gallery, 2 Hobson St, Queenscliff
Saturday 21st May
Short Film Screening - 6pm at Uniting Church, 83 Hesse St, Queenscliff. Cost $5.00 Tickets from Visitor Information Centre, 55 Hesse St, Queenscliff PH 5258 4843
Sunday 22nd May
Zine making an open day for anyone interested in making their own self-published work of original texts and images usually produced via photocopier. Featuring zine artist Maude Farrugia. For more about her visit maudefarrugia.blogspot.com 9am - 4pm at Queenscliff Neighbourhood House, 3 Tobin Drive, Queenscliff
Wednesday 25th May
As part of National Reconciliation Week, Bryon Powell, Chairman of the Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation and Traditional Owner will be guest speaker as well as the next episode of Heartland, staring Cate Blanchette and Ernie Dingo. At Queenscliff Uniting Church Queenscliff, 83 Hesse St, Queenscliff from 7:45pm
Thursday 26th May
Queenscliffe Historical Museum’s Monthly Talk featuring speaker Jennifer Colquhoun. Queenscliff Uniting Church Hall, 10am morning tea, talk at 10:30am. All welcome
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Friday 27th and Saturday 28th May
“Anything Goes” with Gary Files and Matthew King reading from a diverse range of scripts, prose and poetry. 6 - 7:15pm at Salt Contemporary Gallery 33-35 Hesse St, Queenscliff. Tickets from $5 at Visitor Info Centre, 55 Hesse St PH 5258 4843
Saturday 28th May
Aground in the Rip, The Wreck of the SS Time at Port Phillip Heads by Greg Wane. 1:30 - 4:30pm included a book launch and signing at the Maritime Museum, 1 Weeroona Pde, Queenscliff Phone 5258 3440 for further details. Entry: donations welcome.
Sunday 29th May
High Tea with Kerry Greenwood, author of the Phryne Fisher detective novels. 2pm at Point Lonsdale Guest House, 31 Pt Lonsdale Rd, Pt Lonsdale. Tickets $15 from the Pt Lonsdale Guest House, The Mystery Bookshop 35-37 Hesse St, Queenscliff and the Bookshop at Queenscliff, 30 Hesse St, Queenscliff.
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music/live events
• Ocean Grove Live Music Festival. Queen’s Birthday long weekend, June 11-13. Free festival celebrating live music throughout The Terrace. Email livemusicfestival@theogan.com • Piping Hot Chicken Shop.. Phone 5255 1566 — Saturday, May 28, 8pm. Den Hanrahan and Mick Daley supported by Sarah Carroll. Tickets $15. -Friday June 3, 8pm. The Scion Pirates -Friday, June 10, 8pm. Tim Neal with Fiona Boyes. Tickets $15 • Barwon Heads Hotel. Phone 5254 2201. — Wednesdays: Trivia in the BacBar. — Thursdays: Live accoustic music with Lucas Parsons in the BacBar. — Fridays 9.30pm: DJ in the BacBar. • Ocean Grove Hotel. Phone 5255 1122. — Saturdays: Live music and open mic from 6pm. — Friday, May 27, Geoff Achinson and Souldiggers. • Potato Shed. 41 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale. Phone 5251 1998 — Friday, May 27, 8pm. The Keeper. Based on actual accounts of lighthouse life in the early 20th Century. Tickets from $18 • Jack Rabbit Vineyard (formerly Kilgour Estate). Phone 5251 2223 – Saturday May 21 and Saturday June 25. Chris Wilson rocks the Rabbit! Two course dinner and show, $65. Bookings essential. • Queenscliff Uniting Church. Crn Hesse and Stokes streets, Queenscliff. www. unitingqueenscliff.org.au Tickets from Queenscliff Information Centre. — Saturday June 4, 6pm. Kicking Goals for Indigenous Education. Auction and 3 course bush tucker dinner. Tickets $35. Phone 5258 1986 — Sunday June 12, 5pm. Tim Neal
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• Ocean Grove Coastcare dunes and foreshore working bees. Last Sunday of the month, May 29, June 26 and July 31. 10am to midday. Phone Jackie, 0400 230 198 • Adult yoga/dance classes. Friday nights 7-8pm. Kyo Yoga – 106 Orton Street, Ocean Grove. Phone 5256 2723/0438 562 723. • Functional Exercises to Music for Older Adults. Mondays 9:15am – Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Wednesdays 9:30am – Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone 5255 1335. • Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance: Tuesdays 7.45-10pm. Marcus Hill Hall, corner Banks Road and Bellarine Highway. Phone 5251 3393. • Line Dancing: Wednesdays 1-3pm and Mondays 7-8.30pm. Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone 0413 690 597. • Body Torque. Phone 5255 2604 for upcoming rides or spin classes. — Bike riding and coffee club. Ride 30km every Wednesday from 9.30am. Meet at Body Torque on Grubb Road. Phone 5256 2431 for information or to book.
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• Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. _ Friday May 20, 10am-12noon, Ocean Grove Voice, 1/72 The Terrace. Come and have a chat with the people at the Voice and help raise cash for the cancer research, prevention and education. — Wednesday May 25, 10-3pm, Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre. Gold coin donation. Talk to
a doctor about cancer prevention. Phone 5255 4294. — Thursday May 26, 10am, The Wave, Wallington Road. Auction, fashion parades, masterchef competition and live entertainement. Entry $5. — Friday, June 2, 10am. The Craft Group at United Church Ocean Grove will host a guest speaker. $5 entry going towards the morning tea fundraiser. • Leura Park Estate – Sensational wines and food available. Live music every Sunday from 12.30pm. 1400 Portarlington Road, Drysdale. Phone 5253 3180. • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate – New release wines, gourmet platters and classic car display, open weekends and public holidays 11am to 5pm. 225 Swan Bay Road, Wallington. Phone 5250 5760.
arts & culture
• Barwon Heads Hand Drumming. Wednesday nights 7-8:30pm. Anglican Church, 61 Hitchcock Avenue. $20 entry, drums supplied. • Life Activities Club. Weekly tea dance – Thursdays 2.30-4.30 at Belmont Pavillion, Barrabool Road, Belmont. $4, all welcome. Phone 5251 3529.
classes
• Check out the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre timetable for a range of fun and informative classes, from cooking to computers to CPR. Phone 5255 4294. • Ganesh Delights vegetarian cooking classes. Wednesday nights, fortnightly. Surfside Primary School kitchen. Suggested menus or special groups welcome. Phone 0413 125 955.
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markets, fairs and fundraisers
• Saturday, May 28– Barwon Heads Market. 9am to 1pm, Barwon Heads Community Hall, Hitchcock Avenue. • Sunday, May 29– Queenscliffe Community Market. 9am to 2pm, Lower Princess Park, Queenscliff. Last market of the season – Portarlington Community Market. 9am to 2pm, Parkes Hall, Newcombe Street, Portarlington. • Sunday, June 12 – Point Lonsdale Market. 9am to 2pm. Point Lonsdale Primary School.
reading & writing
• Books on Parade. 1/96 The Parade. — Book Circle – First Tuesday of the month, 10.30am. Next date June 7 • Ocean Grove Library – cnr Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. These sessions do not run during school holidays. — Preschool Storytime. Every Friday, 10.30am — Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 7-12. Last Wednesday of the month 4-5pm. Next date May 25. — Bookchat – share your love of books over light refreshments. 2.30-3.30pm, third Tuesday of the month. Next date June 16. www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Have your event included in What’s On. Phone: 5255 3233 Email: journo@oceangrovevoice.com
Hot acts in the Grove FRIDAY, MAY 27 GEOFF Achison Ocean Grove Hotel Recently named on the ‘100+ Gifted Guitarists You Should Know’ list and preparing for a busy touring schedule that will take him soaring to many national and international locations, Geoff Achison and The Souldiggers will perform one last show in the lounge at The Ocean Grove Hotel before they depart. He will be supported by Dog Gone South. Doors open 6pm – show starts at 8pm. Tickets $25 or in advance $20 at www.webtickets. com.au or at The Hotel. Enquiries phone 0408 575 799 SATURDAY, MAY 28 Piping Hot Chicken Shop
DEN Hanrahan, who is well-known to us as a garrulous and passionate singer and gun guitarist, will be playing with Mick Daley, singer and main writer in The Re-Mains, a fabulous North Coast country rock and roll band who make a policy of touring about 300 days a year. Mick and the boys have travelled twice now to Canada on extensive nationwide tours and plan to return this year. They are Tamworth stalwarts as well as founding members of the Nymagee Outback Festival Coalface Coalition!! Mick is a wonderfully observant storyteller with a background in journalism and is due to publish his third book soon. He and Den have worked together many times over the years but this will be Mick’s first visit to the Chook Shop. They will be supported by huge fan and dear friend Sarah Carroll on this night. $15, 8pm.
most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg Wylie 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, Queenscliff Neighbourhood Centre, Tobin Street. Phone Ernie Mason 0421 703 368.
Third Tuesday of every month
First Monday of every month
Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152
Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Bellarine Secondary College. Phone Tony 0409 545 929. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Dawn Taylor giving a talk on her time in Sth Africa and selling jewellery made by orphans of aids. Visitors welcome at 2pm gold coin donation. Members please bring a plate. Phone 5256 1863. Ocean Grove Ladies Probus, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Phone Thelma 5255 1806.
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 June McLellan on 5255 1399
Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am, Club Grove. Friendship is our theme. Phone Denis Pugh on 5255 5566
Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 6pm, Uniting Church Hall, corner Eggleston Street and The Parade. Phone Glenda 5255 5463. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900.
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
Ocean Grove branch of the Liberal Party, St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Phone Ben 0417 280 436
Wednesdays Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0405 022084.
Second Wednesday of every month Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Jason Bowers 0418 737 808
Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.
Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.
First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.
Fourth Friday of every month Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Club Grove. Meet new friends, visitors welcome. Phone 5256 2037.
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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S T R T E P K H X E E AS MORTGAGE
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Buying a home is one of life’s most exciting and important moments. And choosing the right home loan is a vital part of the process. Yet it needn’t be stressful and overwhelming. With the right information, you’ll feel confident in soon finding the home loan that best suits you. To get the right balance of certainty and flexibility you can choose to split your borrowings between one or more products. Nab has a variety of options including the Base Variable Rate Home loan which has a low on going rate, no monthly service fees or annual fee, which means you could save thousands and own your own home sooner by simply paying weekly or fortnightly. You could also consider the Introductory Rate Home Loan to help you at the start of your new loan when expenses may be high. This loan enables you to choose between a discounted fixed or variable introductory rate for 12 months or 3 years, before it converts to the standard variable rate. Other options include the standard Variable Rate Loan which has the added benefit of a 100% off-set account, which could help reduce your interest payments. If you want to protect yourself against possible rate rises, the Fixed Rate Loan option gives you extra security and the rate can be fixed for 1 to 5 or 10 years. By consolidating your financial and insurance products, you can make substantial savings by choosing nab’s popular Choice package. You pay one annual fee and receive substantial discounts on the standard variable rate, discount on standard fixed rates, can choose to split your loan between fixed and variable rates and receive savings on nab insurance and financial planning. A 100% offset facility is also another great option to save on interest and get your money working harder for you.
Contact Chris Niven 81a The Terrace, Ocean Grove T 5255 0700
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1) Set a budget and a limit you can afford it will saves you time and comfort to pre-approve your finance before you begin searching for a property. 2) Research locations in which to purchase a property that meet your requirements. If you have a family you may consider properties that are: close to shopping centres, schools and sporting facilities. Research can be done online through various real estate websites like rtedgar.com.au, realestate.com.au, domain.com.au. Get to know the sales results in the area you want to buy by attending Auctions and viewing sales results on real estate websites. 3) Select an agent to search for a property for you, it is our job to work for both vendors and purchasers, we are happy to put in the hard yards to find a property that suits your needs, once you tell us your search criteria we will keep you informed of any new listings that will suit your needs and alert you as soon as that property comes onto the market. 4) It is in your best interests to arrange for building or pest inspections before you unconditionally purchase a property, also engage a solicitor or conveyancer to advise you on the legal aspects of the contracts prior to signing. 5) Be mindful that it may take time to find the ideal property for you, there is no need to rush. Buying a property is the largest financial commitment most people make in there lives and it should not be taken lightly.
4/68 The Terrace, Ocean Grove T 5255 4099 www.rtedgar.com.au
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S T R T E P K H X EE AS BUILDING DESIGN
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This is an interesting question & asked by our new clients on a regular basis. Firstly we like to meet with the prospective client either on site or in our offices to get an understanding of what the project entails along with their expectations. Every job we undertake has its own specific requirements & an individual fee proposal is produced for client approval prior to us embarking on the works. The building size, degree of complication or detailing, town planning requirements or council consent applications will all have a bearing on what will be required from the MHBD office. For example a flat ‘green fields’ site with no immediate neighbours with a single storey dwelling & no planning controls may have far less complication than a large scale multi leveled residence on a steeply sloping site with neighbours to all sides & associated strict planning controls. We investigate all of these topics prior to preparing the proposal so the client has a sound understanding of what we have to do to make the process viable & also most importantly what it costs, estimations for consultants fees are also nominated such as structural engineering, surveying, landscape architect, etc. When the fee proposal is accepted we would typically engage our surveyors to give us details on the site features, contours, neighbours, etc to give us the required background info along with have a detailed look into the planning requirements. From this point its now time to start thinking about getting pen to paper with our concept plans & start developing some ideas for the first stage of the process for our clients..... this is when the fun begins!!!
Upper Floor, 87 The Parade, Ocean Grove T 5255 3355 M 0439 660 069 www.mhbd.com.au
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“Buyer Beware” These are the critical words when purchasing a property. Beware of
what? Before purchasing a property you should read a Section 32 Statement [Information document provided by the Vendor] before making any offer. To simply describe this document, it sets out the ownership details, provides a copy of the Land Title, details of restrictions, planning and building information. This is when you must become AWARE! Have a good look around the property. Check the land measurements coincide with the copy title. Ask questions: Do I get the water tank? Does the dishwasher stay? Does the fixed Plazma TV and surround sound stay? What about the water feature? Does the pergola have a permit? Will the pile of bricks and rubble be removed? What about the old caravan in the backyard? Will the tenant be gone by settlement? Too late to ask these questions after the Contracts are exchanged and your cooling off period has expired. It is highly recommended you have your Conveyancer or Legal Representative read the Contract and Section 32 Statement before signing but they will rely on your inspection of the property to assist them with providing you with the right advice.
The Trak Arcade, Level 1, 73 The Terrace, Ocean Grove T 5255 5556 M 0417 599957
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grove news Local businesses met with Summer Festival organisers and the city in a bid to resolve recent issues.
A taste of footy
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Festival forum A SPECIAL forum was recently held to discuss trader issues arising out of the Ocean Grove Summer Festival. The meeting was organised by the City of Greater Geelong and brought together about 20 traders, event volunteers and other interested parties at the Grove Centre. Steve Bentley, the City’s manager of events, chaired the meeting and gave some insight into events held in other areas. The annual festival was last held in April and involved closing the Terrace for a Saturday and setting up performance stages on either end of the street, along with stalls in line with the pavement. The main contention from those that objected was that closing the Terrace on a Saturday is detrimental to trade and other options should be considered. They said that for some a Saturday
is the busiest day of business and that customers need to be able to park outside certain shops to load and unload goods. In response, organiser Huib de Bruijn explained that cutting trade to businesses was the last thing they wanted and that one of the key reasons they had set about holding it in the main street rather than the park was to bring visitors to the town shopping area. Festival representatives pointed out that staging a festival on a Sunday is difficult as most visitors would be unlikely to stay for the evening. Several compromises were discussed. One idea was to close the street later in the day, perhaps at 3pm, as most shops do not stay open much later. That would then enable the organisers to stage live music in the street on a Saturday evening followed by a market or community
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At Yang’s Chinese Massage, our philosophy is to provide the highest quality natural health services as well as creating an experience that invites our patrons back in time and time again. Using a combination of traditional and contemporary Chinese acupressure techniques we will soothe aching muscles, leaving your mind and body to feel rejuvenated, relaxed and refreshed. In acupressure physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points by the hard, elbow or with various devices. Some people like firm, strong pressure, especially in areas where muscles are tight, like neck, shoulder, lower back, hamstring and carves etc. A practitioner can adjust the amount of pressure to suit a client’s personal preference, but the effectiveness of the work does not depend on the pressure.
picnic type event on the following Sunday. Another idea that was put forward to help local traders benefit more from the festival was to turn the stalls and information stands back to face the shops, as it was noted that having them facing the middle of the street tended to keep people away from the shops. However, as Mr Bentley pointed out, the very successful Pako Festa features stalls facing in and still proves to be a very successful event for Geelong West traders and organisers alike. At the end of the meeting everyone attending agreed that the festival is needed in Ocean Grove. The results of the forum will be collated by council and further discussions are possible. Your views? news@oceangrove. com
EXCHANGE student Frederik Jespersen (left with James Bentley) has launched himself fully into the culture of his hosts – lacing up some footy boots and running out on the field for the Grubbers under 18s. The 17 year old is on a year-long exchange visit with Grove Geelong High and footballer James Bentley. “I love it,” Frederik told the Voice. “I played my first game against Drysdale and took a mark inside 50.” Frederik, who plays soccer in his home country, also had a taste of the less friendly side of the game, ! picking up a badly cut cheek that came in contact ! with a shoulder. Interestly, Frederik hadn’t heard much about Aussie rules in Denmark but a little research has come up with the interesting fact that the Danes are actually the European champions in the sport.
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The purpose of acupressure is to stimulate the body’s own recuperative powers by stimulating the various points of the body. The stimulation removes energy blockages by diffusing the toxic build up that accumulates in the muscle tissue. The accumulation of toxins causes stiffness throughout the body. Stiffness in muscles puts abnormal pressure on nerves, and blood lymph vessels. The pressure of blood and lymph vessels affect both skeletal systems and internal organ functioning. Some of the key benefits of acupressure include: - Relief from pain - Relaxation of muscle tension - Greater flexibility - Improved digestion - Improved detoxification Lay back and relax whilst our friendly and experienced staffs work on your muscles, assisting with quicker recovery from pains and illness. We are also giving back to the community by offering senior discount to elderly and sponsoring the Ocean Grove’s sports netball team. Come see us at the Ocean Plaza (next to Target), we have different special deals on every Sunday, so whatever you needs are, we sure can tailor a specific package for you, and assisting you to a better way of life.
SHOP 7, OCEAN PLAZA, OCEAN GROVE | OPEN UNTIL 7PM MON- WED
Ocean Plaza at Ocean Grove is proudly managed by Knight Frank For retail opportunities and inquiries, phone the office on 5223 8333
1/96 the parade, ocean grove victoria 3226
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grove news
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THE VicRoads proposal to install traffic lights at the intersection of Tuckfield Street and Marlin Drive is still stuck in a jam in the VicRoads funding lane. Ocean Grove Association chairman John Fendyk
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said the proposal had been on the table for a number of years. “VicRoads won’t do anything until they establish that the lights are required to manage traffic flow, which they did a few years ago,” said
John, who is frustrated with the time it is taking to fund the project. “We’ll be lobbying to secure money in the next funding round, but I suspect it may not be confirmed until late this year at the earliest.
“The lights are important for both traffic management and safety of pedestrians.” The estimated cost of the VicRoads’ proposal for the lights is $850,000. Robin Miles, VicRoads Regional Director for
South Western Victoria said: “All proposals for road improvements are funded and prioritised on a region-wide and statewide basis. At this stage the proposal has not been approved for funding in 2011/12.”
Ocean Grove CFA call outs D E L I C A T E S S E N
The Olive Pit Branch manager Fran Trewin with Ben Mumberson and Mark O’Shaughnessy, and Peter Rankin.
Surf club cashes in on art show OCEAN Grove Westpac has donated money to help improve the surf club. Bank manager, Fran Trewin, handed over a cheque for $1005 to surf club president Peter Rankin. Westpac raised
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the money by celebrating the opening of their new branch in The Terrace, with an art show last year. Children were encouraged to create a piece of artwork at the Westpac van which
travelled around Ocean Grove. The pieces were then sold at an opening night exhibition. Peter thanked the branch and said the money would go towards improving equipment at the surf club.
“Surf Life Saving Australia is well supported by Westpac but this branch has done a fantastic job raising money by itself, their support for the surf club has been great,” he said.
Shop 8, The Parade, Ocean Grove | Ph: 5255 3955
OCEAN Grove CFA has responded to seven call outs in the last fortnight. This included support for crews in St Leonards, Point Lonsdale, Queenscliff and Portarlington (on Sunday). They also attended the Bellarine Highway car crash (see page 4.) In two of the incidents the Grove’s Thermal Imaging Camera has been called into to action to help crews isolate concealed fires. Closer to home the crews also attended a rubbish fire in West View Grove and investigated a smell of gas in Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads. Ocean Grove CFA has also sent out a warning that open air burning or use of an incinerator requires a permit. The only burning allowed is for a barbecue - i.e for the purpose of cooking food.
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- Ocean Grove Bowling Club’s Leleans Restaurant Leleans Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy fresh local seafood. King George whiting, fresh flake and at least two or three other fish varieties, as well as Coffin Bay oysters and famous Portarlington mussels, feature on the seafood inspired menu. Head Chef Ricky Monaghan’s spaghetti marinara, a sumptuous dish full of fresh local seafood, has become the restaurant’s signature dish. Of course let’s not forget the scallop and forest mushroom risotto, or dishes such as a seafood pot pie, or a marinara pizza that appears regularly on the daily specials board. Leleans is also fast becoming known for its steaks, with the eye fillet, topped with a blue cheese sauce, a standout. Catering for everyone; vegetarian and gluten free options compliment our menu.
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- Moejo’s Spice Kitchen Planning a curry night? For a diverse selection of curries, rice and South East Asian style dishes, Moejo’s offers a menu that changes daily and sourced from natural, fresh, local and free range/organic produce, when possible. We have curries ranging from mild to having a bit of kick, homemade youghurt raita, chilli sauces and sambals, tropical desserts and muffins, fresh brewed chai latte, thai tea and Vietnamese coffee. Most of the food on offer is naturally gluten and nut free and suitable for many types of food intolerance and allergies. Rice Curry Meals from $5, Dinner/Family Curry Packs from $8, Catering for Functions/Parties or small groups, Eat In or Takeaway.
Moejo’s Spice Kitchen 4/96 The Parade, Ocean Grove For Take Home Dinners 0427 142 957 Open Mon-Fri 12-6pm (or until sold out)
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- Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta The Terrace is open every weekday from 4:30pm and 12pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The Terrace Restaurant is a family restaurant which is fully licensed. We offer a huge selection of pizzas, pastas, steaks, parmiaganas and more on our menu. On Tuesdays, Wednesday and now Thursdays we have a special menu available for only $20 per person. You can select from a variety of parmis and steak with our choice of a glass of wine or beer or soft drink. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are a great place to enjoy a meal, have a drink and watch the footy on our huge screen. Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta is situated in two great locations in Ocean Grove. 80 The Terrace and Market Place, Shell Road.
5255 4874 5255 3040 80 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Market Place, Shell Road, Ocean Grove
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- Elk Horn Roadhouse Winter is the time to feed the soul, read a great book (or write one), watch Mother Nature from the warmth of a blanket, on a cosy heated deck. Add a glass of a local red, braised beef with creamy mash and a Supreme latte and you’ve found yourself at Elk Horn Roadhouse. Winter will bring roast days again at the Roadhouse and the introduction of High Tea. Winter is an excuse for indulgence, winter woolies and gumboots - which are all a welcome sight at Elk Horn. Elk Horn winter trading hours from Monday 30th May will be closing at 4pm Monday to Friday and remaining open till 5pm Saturday and Sundays.
Elk Horn Roadhouse 420a Wallington Rd, Wallington | 5250 6056 www.elkhornroadhouse.com.au admin@elkhornroadhouse.com.au
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- The Barkhut Restaurant -
- Bolzano Bolzano Restaurant and Lounge would like to thank Ocean Grove for its support and patronage as we move into our third year. We love seeing the familiar smiling faces of our local customers, and really appreciate it when you bring along your guest or choose Bolzano as the venue for your special event. Your feedback tells us that it is the rustic food and welcoming service that brings you back again and again. Moving into the cooler months we look forward to launching our winter menu. It will contain traditional Osso Brucco with saffron risotto, dry-aged prime beef and an extensive selection of anti-pasto. We look forward to seeing you for dinner soon.
Restaurant · Lounge
Bolzano Upstairs 62 The Terrace, Ocean Grove | 5255 5991 www. bolzano.com.au bolzanobookings@gmail.com
A replica of an Australian Cattlemans hut, is situated in Ti-Tree Village Holiday resort, Ocean Grove. With Australian memorabilia hanging throughout the hut, the Barkhut is definitely an interesting dining venue, and with the large open fire, it is perfect for a cosy dining experience. The unique use of Native Australian spices and berries throughout the A la Carte menu allows you to experience a traditional Australian meal with a difference. Hickory flavoured Kangaroo, Lamb Shanks, Chicken breast “stuffed” with washed rind cheese and Davidson plums and our “Reef and Red centre” Aussie Paella are to name just some of the meals the locals keep returning for. The Barkhut opening hours - Friday and Saturday evening from 6pm. Bookings are appreciated.
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The Voice Business Directory Concreting
Accommodation Bells By The Beach Holiday House 0403 221737 Big 4 Bellarine Holiday Park 5251 5744
Antennas Able Antenna Service 5253 1680 Bellarine and Geelong Antennas 0438 880066 Lonsdale Antennas 0410 580 255 Point Lonsdale Television 0411 490430
Architects de Atelier Architects
5255 3378
Art Galleries Audio Equipment and Repairs Bellarine Audio
5256 3732
Automotive
Baby and Child Sandi’s Spot Wallington Aquatic Learning
5255 2943 5250 2259
Banks ANZ Bendigo Bank NAB Westpac
5255 5760 5255 4866 5255 0700 5255 0377
Beauty Salons 5256 2129 0412 213400 0411 240 564 0412 813845 5255 5844 0408 172062 0431 196 007
Bowling Clubs Club Grove
5255 1540
Glenn Skipper Bricklaying 0438 442519 Paddy Kinsey Bricklaying Contr’s 0408 320197
Bridal Wear Designer Building Designers 5255 1309 5255 3355
Builders Alex Korostin Dream Maker Constructions Duncan Pascoe Builders
0407 493733 0409 700229 0417 524143
Butchers Ocean Grove Quality Butchers Pretty’s Prime Cuts
5255 1471 5256 2720
Carpentry/Maintenance Actfast Building & Carpentry Services
Moore Carpentry & Bld Maint
0458 389 306 0411 061 556
Carpet Cleaning Carpet Cleaners Geelong
0414 408528
Graham Coates Carpet Cleaning Service 0408 526997
5255 1832 5256 2657
Cleaning Services Bellarine Cleaning & Provisioning 0402 607262 Mazza’s Way-to-Clean 0418 429 438 Tri-ama Cleaning & Maintenance 0412 135866
Community Groups
Vinnies
Delicatessen
The Olive Pit
5255 1511
Demolition 0422 564 878
Dentists Dr Alastair McCallum Ocean Grove Dental Clinic
5255 2584 5255 5282
Dressmaking
0411 416 384 0413 967 051 0401 560 763
0414 893719
Ocean Grove Hire
5255 1344
The Red Pidgeon
5254 1840
Homewares and Gifts Hotels
Barwon Heads Hotel Drysdale Hotel
5256 1633
5254 2201 5251 2301
Interior Designers Luisa Drent Interiors
0425 749023
Internet Cafe Piping Hot Chicken Shop
5255 1566
Ironing Services Green Steam
0434 489724
Jewellers Cleo Fine Jewellery Ian Pattison Jewellers
Electricians Brendon Brice Electrical Craig Stevens Electrical Contr’s K.E.G. Electrics Oaten Electrical
0416 165855 0412 518 400 0409 33 66 88 0402 637781
Engineering Ocean Grove Engineering
5255 5922
Entertainment/Music Haze Music Booking Agents
5255 2492
Fencing Bellarine Timber & Fencing Jim’s Fencing Just Paling Fences Know A Fence
0413 580990 131 546 0407 694422 0409 222112
Financial Services Coastal Business Services 0418 188847 Complete Bookkeeping Solutions 0434 225589 Lighthouse Business Services 0407 835256 Roche Accounting 5256 2764 WHK Accountants 5255 5077
Flooring Drysdale Carpet Court Tile Boutique
5253 1855 5255 22112
Florists
5256 3990 5255 2019
Joinery Complete Joinery Services
5255 4548
Landscape Design & Construction Elite House and Garden Heather Vincent Landscapes
0407 605460 0417 540738 Ocean Grove Garden Centre & Landscaping 5255 4392 Outdoor Vision Landscaping 0418 329 765
Lawyers Vines Lawyers Coulter Roache Lawyers
5255 4411 5254 1877
Menswear Maleline Mensland
5255 2264
New Homes Clark Homes Pty Ltd Heyward Constructions Hotondo Homes
5258 4640 0412 121906 5255 3556
Nurseries
5255 3030 5254 2277
McOuats Nursery
5255 1684
5255 5500 Tuckers Funeral & Bereavement Service 5221 4788
Office Supplies Press Here
5255 2663
Garden & Home Maintenance Bellarine Black Diamond Garden Service
Blooming Branches DGM Residential Maintenance Ruby’s Mowing Ocean Grove
0429 990850 0411 181027 0433 622 849 0419 583154
Glaziers Krystal View Glass
Greg Sly Optometrist Ocean Eyes Optometrists
0404 312 949
5258 1955 5256 2795
Hairdressers Coastal Cuts Ivy Hair Creations Hair on Harbour Les Papillon - Rippleside Salon Moshka Salon Sojourn
Bellarine Balloons
Pharmacies
0409 004 815
Ocean Grove Amcal Ocean Plaza Pharmacy Barefoot Media
5255 1331 5255 2541 0400 721185
Picture Framing
5255 3360 5258 4764 5277 0357 5255 4443 5255 3779
5250 3711
Plantation Shutters GB Plantation Shutters
0400 595 738
Plasterers Beaton Bros Bells Interior Lining Precision Plastering
5255 1236 5256 3260 0410 659469
Plumbing
Health and Wellbeing
Geelong Physiotherapy - Ocean Grove Clinic
5256 2657
Pets Anne’s Pet Services
5253 2522 5256 2500 5255 5755 5251 2958 5256 2636 5255 3358
Restaurants / Cafes Bar Deli Beachhouse Elkhorn Roadhouse Ocean Grove Hotel and Bistro Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta Peppers Cafe The Dunes The Groove The Mex The Purple Duck
5255 1832 5254 3376 5250 6056 5255 1122 5255 3040 5250 3489 5256 1944 5256 3094 5255 1959 5250 1199
Retail Coastal Lighting Elsworthy’s Retravision Kairos in Grove Knock Knock Homewares Montanas Fashion & Accessories Stone and Grain The Last Piece
5255 5555 5222 1533 5255 3688 5255 3370 5259 1422 5256 2228 5221 5991
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Cobras showing early promise Action from the Cobras under 12 ‘battle of the bridge’ against Barwon Heads.
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boys on their heels. This unfortunately was to be the case all day with the Torquay side showing the Cobra boys how to move the ball in waves down the ground, make space and find their team mate when in possession of the ball with great vision all day. Although it was not nice to be defeated by such a margin we are sure the Cobras will take some positive things from this game into the first round of the season proper. Round:4 Cobra’s U12 White Versus:Cobra’s U12 Blue Final Score:Cobra’s Blue 16.13.109 def Cobra’s White 01.05.11 Captain(s):Reed Jordan, Owen Holmer.
Best Players: S.Beasley, L.Conquit, O.Holmer and M.Sutton. The Cobra’s White boys tried their best all day at The Snakepit, with some great tackles, chasing and never give up attitude, but were beaten by a stronger team on the day. A great goal in the third quarter to James Bowers got us on the board after a skillful passage of play from Owen Hollmer, Fletcher Long and Jesse Sherwell. Round:3 Cobra’s U 12 White Versus:Portarlington Final Score:Portarlington 03.17.35 def Cobra’s 04.02.26 Captain(s):Daniel Foster, Ronan Healy. Best Players: K.Lattarulo,
Ocean Grove Junior Tennis THE Tennis Geelong Winter season started on the April 30. Ocean Grove has entered 9 teams in the competition. Section 1 Boys – Josh Hudson, Jarryd Proctor, Phillip Nash, Tom Wesols and Matthew Thomas. Section 3 Mixed – Madison Ketchen, Siobhan Baker, Lucy Hughes, Adam Lazarus, James Dubberley and Luke Puiatti. Section 7 Mixed – Annie Dickinson, Anna Williams, Saira Shah, Ryder Woods, Uzair Shah, Harrison Gist. Section 10 Mixed Red – Eloise Puiatti, Kaitlyn Johnson, Savannah Matthews, Lochie Treble, Stephen Cini and Dylan Marles. Section 10 Mixed White – Caitlin Thomas, Mia Holliday, Jade Murphy, Harry James, Riley Herron and Sebastian Bouma. Section 11 Boys – Ethan Franks, Rhiley James, Tom Mazouris, Indigo Orton and Travis Anderson. Section 12 Girls – Claudia Britt, Steph Golightly, Ruby Harris and Brooke Vigilante. Section 16 Girls – Hannah Attard, Kate Hudson, Jaweria Shah and Alexandra Caldow. Section 17 Mixed – Georgina Kottek, Audrey
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F.Long, T.Smith and J.Tregenza A late morning start on a wonderfully, warm Autumn day set the scene for a great match. Very inaccurate kicking early by Port kept the slow to start Cobra’s in the game. Late second quarter goals to Cody Richardson and James Bowers cut the half time margin to just 3 points. The second half copied the trend with Port missing shot after shot in a dominant third quarter display, only to see the Cobra’s turn it on in the last quarter with strong tackles and team play by our backline. Great marks to Max Sutton and Nathan Taylor who both goaled but the Cobra’s were beaten by the clock in the end. Round 4 Cobras U12 Orange
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91 THE PARADE OCEAN GROVE From the Managers Desk Pop into the centre to pick up a copy of the term 2 program of courses. I am sure you will find something of interest in our course list. Remember you are never too old to learn something new. Over the coming months OGNC will have published the new business directory. Watch this space for the launch. I have great pleasure in announcing that we are now able to take young people who are currently in Grade 6 into drop in. OGNC has secured some extra funding and has appointed another youth worker so that we can expand the program. If you are in Grade 6 or have a child in Grade 6 and would like further details please do not hesitate to contact me. Remember our doors are always open to suggestions or support to community members so please pop in and talk to one of our friendly staff. Look forward to seeing you at OGNC Nicki Dunne Manager COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND EVENTS COMING UP AT OGNC Biggest Morning Tea @ OGNC On Wednesday 25th May between 10:3011:30am OGNC will be putting on The Biggest Morning Tea to help raise awareness and funds for the Cancer Council. So come along to 91 The Parade and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee for a gold coin donation whilst being entertained by
Love’n’Light singing group and learn about general cancer prevention from Dr Yousif. Drop In Youth Group Year 6 to Year 12 – What’s Coming Up Drop In Youth Group at OGNC operates every Friday night, 6-9pm. All young people are welcome from years 6-12. Socialise with other young people within a safe, friendly environment, fully supervised by supportive, qualified youth workers. Call or pop in to OCNC for all enquiries and enrolments.
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Waves back on the winning trail
Action from the senior men’s round 3 game against Surf Coast on Sunday. Pictured Kai Thieme coverts a first half chance for the home side. THE second round of local soccer was played on the Mothers Day weekend which meant that (junior) Mums were up early and out on the pitch in cold and blustery conditions. Following the mixed results in round 1, teams certainly benefited from having a game under their belts and acquitted themselves well in round 2. The Girls in particular stood out with strong performances in the U/15’s and U/13’s and the senior men returning to their winning ways. Results: Senior Men: Surfside 5 Vs Deakin Uni 0 – at Shell Rd. After being on the wrong end of a tight game in round 1 the senior men were back on the
winning list. The Waves led 2-0 at half time going on to win 5-0 in a classy display. Goal scorers were Alexander Munro 2, Nic Hargraves 1, Staffan Hargraves 1 and Alexander Ketchen 1.Great game for Alex Munro on the wing scoring 2 goals and Gabe McClelland stepping into the midfield. Solid in defence, keeping a clean sheet, lead by captain Troy McCleland who copped a big knock to the head in the second half. Another good effort from stand in goal keeper Alex Armstrong keeping a clean sheet. Still finding our feet though signs are good. All in all a good effort from everyone on the park. Senior Women: Surfside had
the Bye this week and will be working hard at training to be ready for round 3. U/17 Boys: Surfside 1 Vs Geelong Rangers 2 –at Home. Overcoming their round 1 hiccup to narrowly losing 2-1 to Geelong Rangers the boys started the game with 10 players again this week but thanks to some U15’s coming to help after their game, we ended up with the luxury of 3 subs. We showed some great improvement from last week as players get to know each others games and we try to get players comfortable with their positions. All players contributed this week, especially Travis Edmonds in the heart of defence. Goal
scorer was Will Cailes. U/15 Boys: Surfside 4 Vs Surf Coast 0 - at Connewarre. The boys shook off the disappointment of last week’s narrow loss with a great performance against Surf Coast. Jacob Nicholson with 2 goals, John Black 1 and Isaiah Mujica capped off some great team play. U/13 Boys: Surfside 2 Vs – Nth Geelong 6 - at Elcho Park. Playing away from home for the first time for the season the boys found the attacking flair of Nth Geelong hard to contain. U/12 Boys: Surfside 0 Vs Nth Geelong 10 at Home. The boys battled hard against a much bigger and stronger opposition. Despite the score line the boys never gave up and came close to scoring on a couple of occasions. Better performance than last game with the score not reflecting the effort our boys put in. Unlucky not to score goals in first and second half. Boys showing promise and determination to battle on and have a great team spirit. With some hard games ahead the boys will find their way as experience grows. U/15 Girls: Surfside 8 Vs Lara 0 at Lara. This was the first game for the season for the girls and they got off to a cracking start playing an enthusiastic brand of football. Both goal keepers did a fantastic job keeping a clean sheet but it was the pace of the attack
that caused the Lara defence problems. Goals came from Corrin Demeo 4, Caitlin Pickett 2, Isabel Greer 1 and Monique Corbett 1. Shamley Woodhouse passing the ball well and involved in a number of goals. Thanks to David for coaching and a number of the under 13 girls boosting the numbers to ensure we had a full squad out on the pitch. U/13 Girls: Surfside 4 Vs Surf Coast Yellow 2 – At Shell Rd. A great result for the girls who played the whole of the second half a player short. The girls are really starting to gel as a team and enjoying their football. Goal scorers Caitlin Pickett, Corin Demeo and Frances Dungey 2. A very enjoyable game to watch played in good spirit between 2 very capable teams. Many of the players are in their first or second season of outdoor soccer and are improving rapidly. Thanks to Callum for filling in as coach and ensuring things ran smoothly. Small Sided Games: All players enjoyed the games played in cold and blustery conditions. Great enthusiasm and effort from players and parents resulting in some exciting football from the young ones of our club. We’re in for a bright future as they move through the age groups. Well done to all involved with the U/11 Red: U/11 Blue: and U/9’s.
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Results 6th May 2011 U12 Girls Bellarine 43 def Melbourne 34 U12 Boys Bellarine 44 def Geelong(2) 23 U14 Girls Bellarine 49 def Knox(2) 36 U14 Boys (1) Bellarine 50 def Dandenong(2) 44 U14 Boys (2) Bellarine 35 def by Altona(3) 41 U16 Girls Bellarine 44 def Bulleen (5) 25 U16 Boys Bellarine 25 def by Corio Bay(2) 39 U20 Girls Bellarine 35 def McKinnon 28 U14 Girls We played Knox at home in what was quickly becoming a must win for the U14 girls. We have had a season of what ifs so far and needed to put up a strong performance against a solid Knox outfit to prove to ourselves and the rest of the competition that we are capable of matching it with the better teams. From the very start you could tell the girls were switched on and defensively poured on the pressure to any Knox player with the ball in their hands, this created an enormous amount of turnovers which transformed into scoreboard pressure with resultant goals. As a team we continued this for the whole 40 minutes and ended up walking away with a much needed win this week. We travel out to Blackburn for another tough assignment but with the same attitude and willingness to work as a team should come away with another win. Tony Potter
Coach U14 girls U12 Girls Bellarine 43 defeated Melbourne (1) 34 After losing some close games in the top division, the U12 girls came out this week determined to take on the Melbourne Tigers team and show the rest of the competition they were not to be taken lightly. With some awesome defensive pressure, the girls were able to get the jump on Melbourne, holding onto their lead all the way in a close, hard fought battle. Their team orientated basketball was a telling factor in their gutsy win. Well done girls. Results 13th May 2011
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The Bellarine Bears, Ocean Grove’s local baseball side, have enjoyed a promising start to the season. Prior to the weekend’s game against Bacchus Marsh, they had a win, a draw, and two narrow losses from the first four games of the season. Against Ballarat, the top side of the last six years, they lost by one run. The game went down
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The Bears field two combined sides in the junior league, for which they have 5 under 12 players and 4 under 14 players. The call was sent out prior to the season for any junior cricketers who want to keep their eyes in over the winter to get down to the Bears for a run, and the invitation remains open. “Teams are nine a side, but even if we have ten or eleven juniors
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Above, under 19s action against Modewarre on Saturday. The Grove team played a great defensive game to beat Modewarre 31-20
Grove out on top at Mode’ BFL Netball Round 6 In a chilly day down at Modewarre, the junior Grove teams again came out on top in their games. C Grade played a close match, going down to Modewarre in the end by only 2 goals. The girls were excited to have all recently received new red Ocean Grove training bags, thanks to the generosity of sponsor McElligot Partners. Next week will see the Ocean Grove girls take on Barwon Heads in the famous ‘Battle of the Bridge’. U 11- The young team had another good win with Isabel Jones, Romi
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Bergman and Sophie O’Connor cited as their best players. The girls are learning to play their positions well and thinking about their game. U 13 (2)- The girls brought a dominating game to the Modewarre team, winning 41-2. The best players were Katie Fendyk, Sienna Beasley and Brielle King. Well done to the Grove girls for a great attacking game. U 13 (White)- In a nerveracking game for the parents watching, the girls pulled out a win
of 13-8. Claudia Britt in goal attack put in an unbelievable effort as the best player, shooting all 13 of the team’s goals. U 15 (3)- Despite adverse weather conditions and starting with only 6 players, the girls ended with a convincing win of 36-13. Each team member had a great individual game. Briony Wemyss, Naomi Le Maistre and Jayne Fendyk received awards. U 17- The girls put forward an excellent team effort to overcome Modewarre 37-9. The best players were Molly Evans and Emma Doolan. U 19- The Grove team
played a great defensive game to beat Modewarre 31-20. Jasmin Ervin and Bianca Stevens were cited among the best performers on the day. D Grade- A disappointing game amid scattered showers, which highlighted passing as the team’s weakness and an aspect to improve on. Alex Williamson tried hard in defence and Katie Mason worked tirelessly in goals. C Grade- A close game saw the girls go down to Modewarre by just two goals. The best players included Sara Murray, who worked hard to win rebounds in goal defence,
and Caily Nash, who created run through the centre in wing attack. B Grade- The girls went down to Modewarre, with the coach commenting the girls needed to work better as a team. The best players were Mel Costello and Brittany Long. A Grade- Although there were good passages of play, Grove’s top team had a loss. The coach said the girls in defence positions did well against the more experienced team of Modewarre. Among the best players was Tina Birch in goal shooter, Lauren Ellis and Sarah Degenaro.
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Reserves on top after strong win THE seconds went a game clear on top of the ladder after overcoming a slow start against fellow top of the table aspirant Modewarre, who were also undefeated for the year prior to the weekend’s loss. The Grubbers won 9.12-66 to Modewarre 5.8-38. Sam Rankin also came in for praise for four quarters of solid running of half back. Andrew Lowson was moved forward after quarter time and provided a good target for players up the ground. He kicked two goals and was amongst the side’s best players.
Grove reserves in action at Modewarre, and closest picture, James Stapleton takes a close mark on his way to three majors.
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Lara and after trailing at half time turned it on in the second half to triumph 12 4 76 to 6 13 49. The defence stood up all day, superbly led by Luke Davis, with Jack Buchanan- Hagen and Rob Proctor also playing well.Hugh Attard’s progress as a mobile ruckman continues by the week. Myles Henderson worked extremely hard at Centre Half Forward, Gibbsy played a cameo in the last quarter with 3 goals,and Jack Benjamin enjoying an open forward line was excellent with his finishing skills and bagged 5 goals. Cam Habgood kicked 2 goals, and Joel Greenwood and Curtly Balshaw each kicked a goal. Next up the seconds played St. Josephs and in a disappointing performance went down 12 5 77 to 7 3. 45.
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Travis Gavin fights his way through trouble, and kicked three majors during the game at Modewarre.
Grove continue confident start Continued from page 32. Big man Peter Corredig also went forward and started to clunk some marks even if his goal kicking let him down at times. The Grubbers were kicking with the breeze and downhill on the sloping Modewarre track. They were running in numbers and even though Modewarre had loose men back it was only a matter of time before the dam wall broke. Gavin, Costello and Rowan O’Callaghan all kicked their second goals for the game in this term, helping the Grubbers to a 33 point lead at the main break. The third quarter saw the Grubbers play their best football, busting the game open with hard running and good ball use into the breeze. They kicked six goals to two, and when Costello
kicked his fourth for the game – just as Black Caviar was crossing the line in Doomben for her thirteenth straight win – the game was effectively over. With only one fit man on the bench, the quarter once again highlighted the fitness edge the Grubbers seem to consistently have over their opponents. Late in the quarter, Tyson Doherty was knocked out and stretchered off. There was a five minute hold up as he was attended to. He was groggy after the game but should be right for next week. The last quarter saw a bit more free flowing football by both sides. With the game gone, Modewarre were intent on winning the quarter, which they did narrowly kicking 7.3 to the Grubbers seven goals straight. Despite the lack lustre end to proceedings coach
Cameron McGregor was once again pleased with his side’s strong win. “Modewarre are always hard to beat out here and with only one fit interchange player left after halftime I thought it was a fantastic effort,” he said. He was particularly happy with Corredig’s game. “He was really good for us today. He took maybe 10 or so contested marks and even though he only kicked one goal the scoring will come.” The side’s back six all came in for praise during the game, repeatedly holding Modewarre up across their half forward line and rebounding the ball quickly and precisely. Barwon Heads surprise win over Anglesea sets up a mouth watering Battle of the Bridge next weekend, and also leaves the Grubbers, with their superior percentage to
Anglesea, on top of the table. But McGregor wasn’t keen on talking up next week’s game. “To be honest the ‘battle’ seems to matter more to past players than the current crop and, as I tell the players, it’s not like we get double points if we beat them. It’s still just another game for four points. “The aim at the moment is to continue to develop the team’s game plan and to move onto the next block of three games and focus on winning two of them. If we can keep that up for the rest of the season we will find ourselves in the five. If we go a bit better, like we have in the last block of games, it’ll probably mean a top three finish.” With plenty of injuries out of the game, the return of onballer Cade Wellington from holiday will be welcomed and
opportunities presented for those who have been playing well in the seconds, and there are plenty of them with the side undefeated for the season (see match report). Injury report: It was a tough day on the field for five of the Grubbers senior team, who were injured during the game. Vice-captain James McTaggart hurt his shoulder, Ben Ricardo got a corkie, Harry Foot hurt his ankle, Tyson Doherty was knocked unconscious and Tom McManus, who played a good game across half back, suffered a leg injury and was on crutches after the game. All will undergo fitness tests this week, with McManus the least likely to play. Forward Shane Jack will miss again next week after aggravating a hamstring injury in last week’s win against Drysdale.
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GRUBBERS MAUL MODE’ THE Grubbers continued their good start to the season beating Modewarre in blustery conditions by 53 points, 20.11131 to 11.12-78. The win was soured by injuries to five players, with an injured Harry Foott having to return to the field when defender Tom McManus went down with a leg injury in the final quarter. It was an even, if scrappy, start to the game by both sides. Players were hitting in hard but took a while to adjust to the windy conditions at Modewarre’s home ground with skill errors marring many passages of play. Jimmy Dalton stood out for possession numbers and use in the quarter for the Grubbers, as he worked hard to break the tag of Modewarre’s Marcus Curypko, who didn’t really take his eyes of Dalton
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to look at the ball. The ball spent a lot of time in the Grubbers forward line but scoring was difficult. The side was crying out for someone to take a contested grab in front of goal, and it was left to the star of the previous week’s win over Drysdale and one of the shortest blokes on the ground, Travis Gavin, to do it. He kicked truly from fifteen metres out to give the Grubbers their first goal of the game. Rowan O’Callaghan kicked the Grubbers second goal for the quarter after some nice roving by Luke Sinnot. The quarter time score was 2.4-16 to 1.3-9 the Grubbers way, which was not a bad result
given they were made to scrap away into the breeze. As he did against Newcomb, Cameron McGregor shifted Greg Costello forward to try and capitalise on the weight of forward fifty entries in his side’s favour. After another scrappy period of play to start the second term, it paid dividends with Costello turning his opponent inside out and soccering through a goal. His teammates worked hard to give him space and their added movement seemed to improve the way the ball moved through half forward and deep into the Grubbers forward line. Aaron O’Callaghan and Gavin worked particularly well across half forward with some clean ball handling and skills. CONTINUED PAGE 31
about 3 hours and 13 minutes. “I just backed off and staggered the last three km. I really wasn’t in the mood to run that hard. I was struggling from about 38 to be quite honest as I’ve had this perennial quad problem. It really affected me later on. Local half marathoner Stuart Owen helped Andy run in and was also joined by Olympian Steve Monegetti along the way. “I’m just stoked. I’m very happy.”
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