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October 2014
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Tim Sheed, Jill Meehan (musical director) Dianne Bennett , Christine Middleton and Steve Thew.
Honouring the great country
SHANNON Come Home is a new production that is bringing musicians and poets together to honour the hard life of the farmer. The event on Sunday October 19 will feature Jill Meehan, Steve Thew, Christine Middleton and Tim Sheed to tell the story of Shannon.It will also include support acts and will raise money for Beyond Blue to assist farmers who are suffering depression and financial hardships. Tickets for the show between 2pm and 5pm at Springdale Neighbourhood Centre are $10 at the door.
DRYSDALE'S much-loved community space, The Potato Shed, has launched a grass roots campaign pitched at state election candidates. Now at capacity, there is an urgent need for $8 million in state and council funding to redevelop and extend The Shed. “This amazing community venue is a victim of its own success, Chair of the Potato Shed Committee of Management Cr Jan Farrell said. The Potato Shed currently operates at close to capacity, 7 days a week, 14 hours a day. Add to that the Bellarine’s rising population (an anticipated increase of 55% in the next 20 years), the need for the expansion is now crucial, said Cr Farrell. "We urge the Bellarine community to get involved in this campaign to support our expansion plans." "The Shed is a place for locals and visitors, the young and not-so-young, theatre buffs and music-lovers, students, seniors, families and young people. We are more than just an arts venue - we're about ideas, emotions and inspiration. We're about schools and young people. But most of all we're about community." The Potato Shed was opened in 2001 as a joint venture by the City of Greater Geelong, Bellarine Secondary College and the Roman Catholic Trusts Corporation. Funds contributed by those three entities were matched by the State Government via the Community Support Fund. Continued page 3.
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Springs death 'not suspicious'
Works are recognised
THE death of a Clifton Springs man was not suspicious, post mortem findings have revealed. A relative found the man, aged in his 20s, deceased at his Panpandi Drive home on Monday September 15. Early reports suggested the man had been stabbed, however Detective Senior Sergeant Shane O’Connell of the Homicide Squad said he could only confirm the victim sustained “trauma injuries” when he addressed
THE City of Greater Geelong’s Environment Department has been recognised for their conservation works along the Bellarine coast line at the Victorian Coastal Awards. Major works carried out along the Northern Coast line of the Bellarine from Portarlington to Curlewis include sand fencing, renourishment, rock groynes, seawalls, rock revetments, rock stability buttresses and groundwater pumps. City of Greater Geelong Councillor Lindsay Ellis, portfolio holder for Coastal Communities, said he was proud of the works undertaken by the Council’s Environment Department. Council worked in consultation with the local community throughout the process and key user groups including; The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, The Bellarine Catchment Network, Bellarine Land Care, Drysdale Clifton Springs Community Association, Conservation Volunteers Australia and The Clifton Springs Golf Club.
the press later that day. He said that the incident had to be treated as suspicious unless otherwise proven, and this was revised 24 hours later after homicide, forensics and pathologists concluded their investigation. A report will now be prepared for the coroner. People experiencing personal problems can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.
Forensic officers on the scene in Clifton Springs.
Fireys garage sale
Could be time to retune TV
The Drysdale Fire Brigade are holding their annual garage sale this Saturday. With proceeds going towards the local volunteer brigade, specifically the lighting unit trailer, the event will be held from 8.30am-12.30pm at the station. The event is also a big community event with a sausage sizzle and coffee and a chance for a social catch up.
State campaign for Potato Shed Continued from page 1 In 2010, a detailed business case was developed to determine the future needs of the venue, with $4 million promised via an election commitment by the then Labor state government. Due to a change of government those funds weren't made
available. Since then, the demand on the venue has continued to grow substantially. The 2010 annual attendance figures were 90,000, while in 2013 that figure rose by 31% to 118,000. In 2012/2013, the venue staged 1,300 productions, workshops, classes and
community events. The Potato Shed Full House campaign will run up to the state election in November 2014. Local community members and supporters can go online and sign the petition at www.geelongaustralia.com. au/potatoshed or visit the venue’s Facebook page for
more information. Petition postcards are available from the Potato Shed or City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centres. For more information about the campaign please call the Potato Shed on 5251 1998.
DRYSDALE residents will have to retune their televisions today if they want to keep receiving free-to-air signals. All of the so-called FTA channels changed frequencies today (October 1), forcing not only TVs but also digital recorders and set-top boxes to be reprogrammed. The retune will take place after 3.30pm. Digitalready says the change should have no impact on channel reception. More information, including advice on retuning and to arrange an email reminder, can be found at www. digitalready.gov.au.
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Arts show celebrates depth of local talent Drysdale artists took the chance to show their creative talent at a recent show at SpringDale Hall. The SpringDale Artists' Exhibition featured nearly 40 artists using a variety of techniques on a wide range of subjects.
Bungee run, skate park, animal farm, train rides THE Potato Shed’s FREE Family Fun Day is a fantastic celebration of family and community life and is one of the biggest events on the Bellarine. Family Fun Day is now in its sixth year at the Potato Shed and its mixture of local community, artistic and youth involvement makes it a stand-out event for the Geelong region. This year’s fun extravaganza is on Sunday
October 19 and is packed with heaps of great activities including all the old favourites like the bungee run, skate park, animal farm, tattoos and train rides. Plus, there are lots of new activities for 2014 including – wait for it – the spectacular (but not too serious) Pants Down Circus, a free Photo Booth, a brand new Sports Zone featuring local sporting
clubs where kids can get their sports passport stamped and win a prize, Mini Maestros interactive music sessions for babies and toddlers, Pirate One Eye The Storyteller and the amazing Just Brass Youth Band. The fun and festivities will kick off with a live performance of Pinocchio by Theatre 3triple2 4 Kids in the Potato Shed theatre. This first performance of
the day is always packed so get in early! It's sure to thrill kids of all ages and the best part is – Family Fun Day is free for all. Family Fun Day is brought to you by the Potato Shed and the City of Greater Geelong. The event is proudly sponsored by Momentum Energy, with supporting sponsors the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development,
Fagg’s Mitre 10, Villawood Properties, Bendigo Bank Drysdale and the local Bellarine community, who offer their time, support, resources and energy to ensure a fantastic event. To download a Family Fun Day Programme please visit the Potato Shed website: www. geelongaustralia.com. au/potatoshed or see the venue’s Facebook page for event updates.
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Independent panel to decide THE City of Greater Geelong will ask the Minister for Planning to appoint an Independent Panel to consider unresolved submissions to proposed Amendment C297. The amendment proposes the rezoning of land at 32 Murradoc Road, Drysdale, from Commercial 2 Zone to Commercial 1 Zone
and the granting of a planning permit for the construction of a full-line supermarket on 24-26, 2830 and 32 Murradoc Road. Planning Portfolio holder Cr Michelle Heagney said 24-26 and 28-30 Murradoc Road are in the Commercial 1 Zone where the use of the land for a supermarket is as-ofright. She said Council at its
meeting on 22 April this year resolved to support the preparation and exhibition of proposed Amendment C297 subject to authorisation from the Minister for Planning, which was subsequently granted. Cr Heagney said the proposed amendment went on public exhibition for four weeks in July and August.
Notices about the proposed amendment were published in local newspapers, letters were sent to Drysdale traders and developers, surrounding landowners and government agencies. An information session was also held at the Springdale Neighbourhood Centre. Cr Heagney said a total of 20 submissions
were received, with 10 supporting, including the Drysdale Clifton Springs Community Association and nine residents, four objections from Drysdale traders and developers, a supporting submission from the applicant, one submission offering no specific objection and four submissions from government agencies offering no objections.
customers. It became obvious there was a need to establish a special community based Excellence Award to show appreciation towards a person who through the business gives back to the community he or she lives in. This Special Community Award was
given to Ian Faulkner, who manages the local Bendigo Community Bank with his awesome team. Look out for the next time this award is being offered and remember to nominate the business, businesses or people that impress most with the service they provide.
Worthy winners of Rotary award The Rotary Club of Drysdale presented local Service Excellence Awards at a dinner last week. The worthy winners of the award were Jenny and Rick from the Portarlington Post Office. Over 60 businesses were involved. People in the local communities were asked to nominate the business that impressed them most in St Leonards, Portarlington, Indented Heads and Leopold. The worthy winners of the Service Excellence Awards were visibly overwhelmed by winning the award. Twelve businesses received awards in total, along with the overall winner there were three Highly Commended, eight Commended and an additional Special Community Award. All Award recipients were grateful for the chance to participate and extremely pleased on receipt of the award.
Cr Lindsay Ellis, winners Rick Edmanson, Jenny Edmanson, and nominees: Dick and Jeanne. The award is an initiative of the Rotary Club to acknowledge and encourage an awareness that service is paramount to good business and repeat business.The question was “is your business on target for providing outstanding service to your clientele?” The judges had a hard
what’s music/live events
• Pototo Shed, Drysdale - Sunday October 5,
Hot Club Swing. - Sunday October 12, Flies, Lies and Black Cockatoo Pies
• Springdale Community Centre Hall Sunday October 19, Shannon Come Home. - Making waves
music/poetry arvo every third Sun of every month 2pm5.30pm
markets & fairs
• Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm Saturday-Sunday 9am-3pm
food/wine
• Jack Rabbit Vineyard - Guided wine tastings and lunch
task at hand deciding, using the five key customer service ideals – is the service tangible; does it respond to the customer's needs and wants; is it reliable and timely with what is promised; providing an assurance to deliver what is promised and empathy towards
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available seven days, with dinner Friday and Saturday Ph: 5251 2233 • Curlewis Winery - Cellar Door is by appointment only. Ph: 5250 4567 • Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 5253 3180 • Clifton Springs Golf Club - Friday night footy and raffle. - Courtesy bus
operates on Friday and Saturday Nights from 5pm to 11pm. The vehicle covers the areas of the Bellarine Peninsula including Clifton Springs / Drysdale, Leopold, Ocean Grove and Portarlington. To book ring 5251 3391
get active
• Drysdale health Group 27-29 High Street - Strength training for over
50s program. Wednesday 5pm or 6.15. Ph: 5251 2958 • Drysdale Community Health Centre 21 Palmeston Street - Weight resistance training. Ph: 5251 2291
reading & writing
• Drysdale Library 1820 Hancock Street -Tuesday and Thursday 10.30am Preschool Story Time
-Wednesday 11.30am Baby Time- Nursery Verses
family fun
• The Bellarine Railway - Steam and diesel train trips departing from Queenscliff and Drysdale Stations. - Day Out with Thomas October 11-14. Ph: 5258 2069
What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ocean grovevoice.com
Cr Rod Macdonald, who represents Cheetham Ward, said the submissions indicated a general mood among residents that the introduction of a new fullline supermarket in the Drysdale Town Centre was needed. He said the proposed
Coles store would strengthen the role of the Drysdale town centre as the primary retail centre on the northern Bellarine, and in particular would significantly improve competition and choice in the food and grocery sector.
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Voice Drysdale & Clifton Springs Sport Drysdale skipper Shane Cutajar (pictured left) is hoping for redemption for his side after last season's shock exit in the first week of the finals.
Hawks seek redemption THE 2013/14 BPCA A grade minor premiers will be out to win the ultimate prize in Bellarine cricket after losing to Queenscliff, eventual grand finalist, in a knockout semi-final last season. Drysdale plays three of its first four games of the season away from the Hawks’ nest. Wins against Jan Juc in round one and Queenscliff in round two will be crucial for Drysdale. On the flipside, the Hawks play three of their last four games at home. Drysdale has
recruited former St Peters pair David Boyd and David Hambrook, who will add strength to the club’s middle order batting. Former Wallington coach Darren Cameron is a welcome addition to Drysdale and adds valuable leadership experience to its lower grades. The retention of star all-rounder Brett Harding is a key to Drysdale’s success this season. Drysdale coach Shane Cutajar “No doubt we want to start well like
we did last season and that’s what we have been preparing ourselves for – a good pre-season once again, we have already been training for eight weeks. That will hold us in good stead again this year with hopefully a good start to the season. I think we need to improve our consistency. The message I will be driving to the side this year is to stick to our game plan, stick to what we do and don’t let outside influences worry you. If each of our players plays to our game plan we will be fine.”
FIXTURE
Round 1 Jan Juc (away) Round 2 Queenscliff (away) Round 3 Newcomb (home) Round 4 Wallington (away) Round 5 Barwon Heads (away) Round 6 Collendina (home) Round 7 bye Round 8 Anglesea (home) Round 9 Portarlington (away) Round 10 Ocean Grove (home) Round 11 Barrabool (home) Arrivals Darren Cameron (Wallington), Taylor Cameron (Wallington), David Hambrook (St Peters), David Boyd (St Peters) Nick Hallam (Highton) Departures Cameron Clayton (Newcomb & District), Robert Cutajar (St Leonards)
Voice Drysdale & Clifton Springs Sport Inaugural season a success IT was a remarkable first season for the Drysdale Hawks women’s soccer team from a scratch team that started with only four players in February this year. A mixed first half of the season saw three wins, one draw and four losses, scoring twelve goals, but conceding 29 goals. The second half of the season was much more settled for Drysdale. Players became more comfortable with each
India Van Galen in action. Picture: PATRICK CALLOW
Award for Montana DRYSDALE St Ignatius College year seven student Montana Holdsworth was presented with a sports award last month after her success in soccer. Federal Member for Corangamite, Sarah Henderson, awarded 12-year-old Montana with the Local Sporting Champions program award at St Ignatius College on Friday September 12. Montana, who has been playing soccer since she was seven, participated in the Victorian Country Soccer Championships after representing an all-
girl team in a Melbourne competition in 2013. This led her to being offered a place with the Barwon Sports Academy in Geelong. In July this year, she participated in the elite National Youth Championships at Coffs Harbour. The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian government financial initiative designed to provide financial assistance to young people aged 12 to 18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing.
other’s game and their own positions, conceding only eight goals and scoring 19, giving the season a total of seven wins, seven losses and two draws. This inaugural Drysdale women’s team was a blend of youth and experience with youngest player Indiah Van Galen having a stellar season, with the oldest player Chris Cuff providing a wealth of experience in the midfield.
St Ignatius College student Montana Holdsworth with Federal MP for Corangamite Sarah Henderson.
Open day looming Drysdale Tennis Club will hold its open day on Sunday October 26. Entry will be free. The aim of the open day is to promote tennis in the area and to give people a taste of the fun that this sport offers. Tennis provides not only fun, but good exercise and the opportunity of meeting new friends. On the day, the club will have a coach, Julie
Golightly, conducting sessions of Cardio Tennis for teenagers and adults and Hot Shots for children. There will be a Hit The Target contest, hitting with a ball machine and there will be a machine to measure the speed of everyone's serve. A free sausage sizzle will be operating while soft drinks and tea and coffee
will be on sale. In the clubrooms, a reunion area will be set aside for past members to reminisce over old photographs and meet up with old friends. It will be a great day and as an incentive for people to join the club, we are offering a reduced membership from October 19 to November 11.
2014 was one of change
Action from Drysdale Tennis Club's club championships.
Season 2014 was definitely one of change and growth for Drysdale Soccer Club. After changing names from Springdale FC to Drysdale SC and using Howard Glover Reserve in East Geelong as its home ground, the club also started its first ever women's team, added a third men’s team and grew the junior presence to eight teams. While the results varied across all divisions, and unfortunately all teams missed finals, there were untold success stories throughout the season. This season the club added another junior girls team, signed six Hazara refugees (all aged 17), had a ladies team that exceeded all expectation with a blend
of youth, experience and first-time players just missing out on finals, joined Bellarine Sharks in a Beyond Blue charity day and said farewell to the oldest competitive player in Victoria (if not Australia!) in Everett Nelson, who at 76, played his last competitive game, against Elcho Park Cardinals. Everett is a legend of the game, who had a hand in starting five clubs across Geelong. The Division One side made a valiant run towards finals, only to fall at the final few hurdles and come in 5th in a very competitive league. Division Two had an up and down season (the highlight definitely being the first team to knock Lara off
its unbeaten season) and although the team finished last, it will be better for it next season! Division Three had six 17-year-old Hazara refugees start the season (none had played outdoor football before) and watching them grow within the team (and club) was a major success. Especially with Murtaza Ahmadi playing in all three divisions, before a knee injury cut his season short. The women's team had roller coaster results, but showed passion and teamwork. They were unlucky to finish 5th. The 8 Small Sided Football (SSF) teams also had mixed results, but with three of the teams being newly formed, the base is there for success.
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CLIFTON SPRINGS
TENNIS NEWS
Young Drysdale soccer player Talisha Sparks (pictured) had a good season. The club's first ever women's team won seven games for the season. See inside for more. Picture: PATRICK CALLOW
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DRYSDALE Cricket Club has a point to prove heading into the 2014/15 season to make amends for last season’s disappointment, according club coach Shane Cutajar. The Hawks’ A grade team went through the 2013/14 season undefeated with an 10-0 record, but were knocked out by Queenscliff in a cut-throat semi-final. “Absolutely (the ultimate goal is to win an) A grade flag this season,” Cutajar told the Voice last week. “I think the record stands for itself – Drysdale has only won one A grade flag in its history in the Bellarine competition. “We have been close so many times and we just want to get that flag.” Drysdale's campaign starts this Saturday with a one-day game against 2012/13 A grade grand finalists Jan Juc at Jan Juc Park. In the off-season, the Hawks have picked up some valuable recruits with the addition of former St Peters Cricket Club batting pair David Boyd and David Hambrook and former Wallington coach Darren Cameron. For the record, Drysdale has only missed A grade finals once in the last four seasons. The Hawks will field four sides in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association this season.
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