Ocean Grove Voice 21 September 2011 by Ocean Grove Voice

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Surf contest simply swell SOUL longboarders revelled in two days of sun and surf at the weekend. The Grove-based club event attracted more than 90 competitors for seven events at Boings on 13th Beach. Saturday provided the best of the waves, the highlight of which was the retro – pre-1980 short boards division. However the smiles of youngsters competing in the junior divisions easily compensated for the cool change and smaller waves on Sunday. SPORT PAGE 32

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OCEAN Grove will host a 24hour swimming relay to raise money to help improve the lives of people with multiple sclerosis. Rotary Ocean Grove will help host a MS Australia Mega Swim at

the Bellarine Aquatic Centre from November 19 to 20. Teams of 15 people of all ages will have at least one person in the water swimming laps in a relay lasting from noon on Saturday

until noon the following day. Trevor McArdle from Rotary said the club was hoping to get 12 teams to sign up for the event, which will raise money for MS Australia’s financial support

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The new kitchen rules A BUNCH of Ocean Grove friends have taken the home entertaining idea a step further – running their own version of My Kitchen Rules during the winter months. The group of friends formed five teams of two and each team has taken a turn in playing host to the others over the chilly months. And just like the Channel 7 show hosted by celebrity chefs Manu Feildel and Pete Evans, the teams secretly vote on each other, with the winners announced after everyone has taken a turn. Four of those teams live in Ocean Grove, the other one used to live in Ocean Grove and now lives in Cobden. “We just thought it would be something fun to do in the winter months,” said Kylie Dalton who came up with the idea. “Every fortnight we go to a different house,” Kylie explained, while putting the finishing touches to an Asian banquet at her Grove home in Asbury Street. “The rules are; firstly, it has to be at least a three course meal, secondly, that there is nothing pre-made, and thirdly, if you burn it, stuff it.” Half of those ‘competing’ grew up together, some went to kinder together. “They’ve been friends

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for at least 20 years”, Kylie said, confident that the results wouldn’t affect their closeness. “It is all about having some fun,” she said. Last weekend the couples were due to visit Jodie and Adam Collins in Cobden. Former Grover Jodie said: “It’s rare for a good group of friends to be friends 25 years down the track.” Other themes for the dinner nights have included

Rockwiz, My Inner Child, Multicultural and 70s themes. The evenings have proven a great family event with the children of the teams even mixing up their own desserts. The teams will now organise a dinner out together and open up sealed envelopes to reveal the winner. The result will be published in a future edition of the Voice.

Vandals leave their mark POLICE are appealing for information on vandals who daubed graffiti on Ocean Grove walls and buildings some time last week. The spraying of the words ‘Dr Brown’ on the side of Parade and Hodgson Street shops and walls has left police baffled and they are hoping locals can help them catch the culprits.

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EYESORE: Vandals defaced more than one building.

Leading Senior Constable Judd Joseph said the attack was rare in the town and the name Dr Brown has so far proven a mystery.

“We do not have a lot of graffiti in the area so we are hoping someone might come forward with some information on whoever has done this.”

Anyone with any information about the vandalism should please phone Leading Sen Constabler Joseph on 5256 2698.

RESIDENTS are invited to an information session about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia on Friday, September 23. The talk is part of Dementia Awareness Week and is for anyone who would like more information about the condition for themselves or others. David Hooker from Alzheimer’s Australia will be on hand for the presentation and to answer any questions. The session will be held at the Ocean Grove Golf Club from 12.30-1:30pm. For more information phone 5229 6979.

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RESIDENTS ould smell gas across the river in Ocean Grove after CFA and police were called to a gas pipe leak in Barwon Heads. Construction workers hit the natural gas line about 12.45pm on Thursday, September 8, and it caused a major leak. No one was injured. Acting Sergeant Rosie Smith from the Bellarine Police Station said the area was closed for about two hours while the leak was

brought under control (pictured right). “It was a significant leak but there were no major interruptions to the town,” she said. Ozone Road resident Simone Clarke said she and her young son were watching the workers at the construction site when the gas line was hit. “I was with my young son and we walked up to see the diggers in action when the guy hit the pipe and jumped off, no one was hurt but they

all jumped back and kind of went ‘whoa’,” she said. Barwon Heads only received its first natural gas line to the town in 2007. • Ocean Grove CFA attended a number of call outs recently. These included a car fire in Wallington (pictured below) and activated alarms in Queenscliff.

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BEAUTIFUL LIFE: Amy Lew Kong will turn 100 years old next month.

AMY Elizabeth Lew Kong was born in Boat Harbour, Tasmania, on October 10, 1911. She was the seventh of 12 children born to pioneer farming parents. Amy, as did several of her siblings, crossed the Tasman Sea during the 1930s to settle on the mainland. Few could have foreseen the experiences and influence this quiet, partially deaf child would have on those she met during her life. On, Sunday October 9th many of these people will gather in the Ocean Grove Uniting Church Hall to congratulate wish Amy on her 100th birthday for the following day. Amy met her future husband, pilot Bill Kong at a Saturday night dance. In 1947 they married and as well as caring for Bill’s two daughters from a previous marriage, Amy became his main, often only assistant, in bakeries in Colbinabbin, Minyip, Violet Town, Warracknabeal and Moama, and a milkbar in North Melbourne. Following the birth of their daughter Elizabeth, in Warracknabeal, Amy and Bill moved to Ocean Grove where for many

years they operated a bakery/ milkbar Their son Allen was born during this period. Then, following a period as bakers in Moama, the family returned to their home in Dare Street, Ocean Grove. For the first time in her married life Amy had time for leisure. Time to enjoy caring for her children, reading, sewing, knitting and gardening. In the early eighties Amy and Bill moved to Clifton Springs where daughter Elizabeth and husband Terry had settled. Amy, together with Bill, became part of their three grandsons’ lives and Amy discovered a new skill and passion, lawn bowls. Age never deterred Amy. In her 70s she accompanied a friend overseas. Thus she fulfilled her dream to travel abroad. And throughout the years she relives with delight her travels in the United Kingdom and Europe. Quiet, retiring and often selfeffacing Amy’s acute observations and interpretations of the many experiences she has had during her long life reveal her deep understanding of people.

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State view - Lisa Neville MP TEACHERS’ DAY October 28 is World Teachers’ Day, which is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the important role that teachers play in the education of our children. Here in the Bellarine electorate we are lucky to have excellent educational facilities including government, independent and Catholic schools. It is the dedication and professionalism of the teaching staff that ensures the high standard of our local education and shows

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an admirable commitment to creating positive learning environments for our children. As the Member for Bellarine I would like to voice my appreciation for the hard work and dedication shown by the many teachers across the Bellarine and thank you all for the contribution you make not only to the lives of your students, but also to the wider community. HISTORY GRANTS I encourage Bellarine

community groups to apply for a share of $340,000 in funding to tell their local history stories. The Local History Grants program provides grants of up to $12,000 for projects that will preserve and increase access to Victoria’s history. Projects can include written histories, preservation of collections through to exhibitions and multimedia presentations. Full details are available online at www.prov.vic.gov. au/community-programs/

grants-awards, or contact my office on 5248 3462. This is a great way for Bellarine community groups to continue to preserve our rich local history, making it available to people today and preserving it for future generations. Applications close November 11. SENIORS FESTIVAL It’s almost time for the Victorian Seniors Festival to be held again, this year from October 2-9. Of course in Geelong and the

Bellarine the Festival extends throughout the whole of October. It is hugely popular and is the largest Seniors Festival in regional Victoria. Festival programs are available from councils, libraries, neighbourhood and community houses and all Coles outlets. For more information and free travel visit is www.seniorsonline. vic.gov.au or contact my office on 5248 3462. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine 5248 3462

Make time to ask the question GLORIA Jeans Ocean Grove gave school students the opportunity to sit with a friend and ask, Are you ok? As part of the September 15 R U OK? Day, Gloria Jean’s gave local students a buy one drink, get one free promotion to encourage them to bring a friend and talk in a comfortable environment. R U OK? Day is an annual, national event which aims

THIS week I have dug up a photo of me with my owners from when I graduated from puppy school. Puppy School is a great way for us dogs to learn to socialise and meet up with other doggies. I learnt a heap of tricks, made heaps of friends, and scored a lot of food treats. I am so much faster than the other dogs, so I just zoomed in

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to reduce Australia’s suicide rate by inspiring Australians to reach out to their friends, family and colleagues. Gloria Jean’s Ocean Grove owner Jason Porter said he wanted to direct the store’s campaign at local students as sometimes they could be overlooked. “The day is for everyone and a lot of people focus on adults but we’re focusing on kids, where it starts,” he said. on the treats. I got to meet a bulldog, a staffy, a jack russell, a labrador and even a chihuahua. The best thing – no cats ! The puppy school in Ocean Grove is great, just pop into your local vet and get all the info you need. Don’t forget I am nearly a year old now, so start saving for my birthday gift. On my wishlist – pigs ears, bones, any toy that squeaks, and lots of tummy rubs. Don’t forget to keep sending n your emails and photos. We love seeing photos of you and your dogs. Cheeky out.

TIME TO CHAT: Staff (in yellow) with St Ignatius and Bellarine Secondary College students.

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voice on holiday VOICE IN QUEENSLAND bookgrove owner Stacey Moore enjoyed a holiday recently on Magnetic Islands with her husband Tim Crawford and daughter Erica, 8. Stacey and Timâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other daughter Alice, 11, was also on the Queensland island.

VOICE IN MALAYSIA Trish and Noel Emselle have just returned from a two-week expedition cruise on Orion II along the north coast of Borneo (bottom left).

VOICE IN THE UNITED STATES Phil and Robyn Edwards took the Voice all the way to Fairbanks, Alaska, at the most northern part of their holiday in Canada and Alaska (bottom right).

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BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL: Mphatso founder Robyn Casey shows off some of the pieces that will be on display at the art show.

Art show for Africa MPHATSO Children’s Foundation is holding an art show to raise money for children in Malawi. Ocean Grove artists are being encouraged to submit artworks in different mediums to go on display at The Wave church on Wallington Road on October 28-29. Mphatso Children’s Foundation runs a

kindergarten in the African country to help feed and educate children aged two to four. Mphatso treasurer Sonja Woolhouse said the show would feature works from local artists as well as African art bought back by Mphatso founder Robyn Casey. “We’ll have different awards for three different

Telstra Foundation makes the difference for Geelong and Surf Coast junior clubs By duane dalton

Five Geelong and Surf Coast organisations have all received a $1,200 Telstra’s Kids Fund grant, which will help to develop and enhance the talents, skills and enjoyment of their students and club members. Successful recipients of the grant include Hamlyn Banks Primary School, St Patrick’s Primary School, Rix Street Kindergarten, Corio Bay Stingrays Basketball Club and Leopold Netball Club. Leopold Netball Club will be using the funds to provide their juniors with brand new netball uniforms. Director of Leopold Netball Club, Daryl Allwright, said “Our girls are really excited about getting their new netball uniforms! The grant also frees up funding that we can use to improve the facilities of our club and purchase new equipment to develop our junior players.” Telstra Foundation programs such as Telstra’s Kids Fund aim to support the best assets our communities have – our children and their future. We hope that through these grants they will form a genuine and positive connection with the Geelong

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and Surf Coast community. We also, hope that Telstra’s Kids Fund grants can help add to the energy and vitality of grass roots organisations such as the Leopold Netball Club and in doing so we can assist in getting the most out of their junior players and help them realise their potential. Over a number of years schools, sporting clubs, hospitals

and childcare centres are some of the organisations that have benefited from Telstra’s Kids Fund, with funds going towards anything from musical equipment to building upgrades and sporting equipment. To find out more about how the Telstra Foundation could support your community organisation visit www.telstrafoundation.com

Seniors explore new world of communication Geelong and Surf Coast seniors had the opportunity to explore a whole new world of communication as part of the recent Telstra Connected Seniors sessions in July. Hosted by ‘The Gadget Guy’, Peter Blasina, the workshops taught seniors everything from how to surf the ‘net, send text messages to family and friends

to take photos with their mobile phones. The workshops have been designed to cater to all levels of experience to make sure all seniors can get the most out of the technology available to them. Students from St Joseph’s College and Sacred Heart College volunteered their time to show the seniors how to store

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art mediums as well as the Robyn Casey award,” Sonja said. Artworks will be on display on Friday night from 7 to 9pm and Saturday from 10am to 4pm and there will be a silent auction and Devonshire tea. For more information or to submit pieces of work for consideration, phone 0407 840 955.

MORE than 200 objectors have said no to plans for a chicken broiler farm in Wallington. An Indented Head businessman is applying for permission to develop a 330-plus chicken farm off Curlewis Road, Wallington. However, local objectors, which include the newly formed Bellarine Guardians, claim it would lead to unacceptable odours, noise and traffic which would affect local living conditions and the local tourism and hospitality industry. The formal object period ended on September 10 but submissions can be made up until the final decision is made. The decision date is yet to be confirmed. Earlier in the month more than 120 people turned out for a public meeting at Wallington Adventure Park to object to the proposal.

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Fox worry at wetlands OCEAN Grove residents are concerned for native black swans in the Begola Wetlands after seeing a fox. Residents who live around the Collendina wetlands have reported this year’s cygnets have gone missing, within one week of hatching in the wetlands. John Corlett lives on Emperor Drive, which backs onto the wetlands, and said every year he looked out for the young swans. He and fellow neighbours are part of the Friends of the Begola Wetlands group. “All of our neighbours are always interested in watching

them,” he said. “Generally three to four of them survive and we watch them grow up and fly away.” John said this year’s eggs only hatched last week “This year we only saw them for a day and then they were gone; we talked to one of our neighbours and somebody said they had seen a fox.” John reported the fox to Geelong council. A City spokeswoman said fox control in urban areas was a difficult task due to the issues associated with baiting in built-up areas. “The city is part of a wider

Weeds sprayed to protect sand dunes A SPRAY helicopter was drafted in to tackle the menace of spreading bridal creeper in the Collendina sand dunes last week. Barwon Coast, the City of Greater Geelong and local catchment areas clubbed together to fund the nontoxic biological straying. The non-indigenous plant, designated as a weed of national significance, is blamed for inhibiting native

plants and is a problem affecting the whole of the east coast and parts of Western Australia. The helicopter has been spraying a naturally occuring Rust Fungus control agent over the area.

BEGOLA FRIENDS: Jim Jones, John Fox and John Corlett are concerned about the black swans.

fox control program known as Bellarine Ark which involves a number of key stakeholders and focuses on large areas throughout the

Bellarine Peninsula,” she said. “The city will also be undertaking a fox control program in the densely vegetated Crown Land

reserve between Collendina and Pt Lonsdale.” A fence was built in 1994 to help reduce the impact on the wetlands and its wildlife.

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Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre: Vision Statement: “To enjoy life long opportunities....Learn and grow with your community!” COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND EVENTS COMING UP AT OGNC Seniors Week Activity: OGNC in conjunction with The Men’s Shed is inviting the community to take part in assembling your very own mini herb garden from pre cut materials and then stay for a BBQ lunch. When: Saturday 1st October, 9:30am-12noon. Where: 91 The Parade, Ocean Grove. Cost is $3 for members and $4 for nonmembers. Annual General Meeting: The community is invited to attend Ocean Grove neighbourhood Centre’s Annual General Meeting for the 2010 to 2011 financial year. This will be held at OGNC, 91 The Parade on Monday 10th October at 7pm. Stick around after the AGM for the Launch of The Ocean Grove Business Directory Project. Please RSVP at OGNC reception by the 4th October for catering purposes. Mental Health Week Zumba: 9th – 15th October is Mental Health Week which promotes social and emotional wellbeing by encouraging people to maximise their health potential and enhancing the coping capacities of communities, families and individuals. Ocean Grove Mood Support Group in conjunction with OGNC and Barwon Health is holding an event on Thursday the 13th of October from 11am-2pm. The event will comprise of a free Zumba class with a free sausage sizzle afterwards. Call for Committee Members: Be involved with the decision making and day to day running of your

local learning centre. Be a part of Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre’s Committee of Management. Nominations for the Committee of Management are now open. Pick up your nomination form from OGNC reception. STOP THE PRESS!!! Facebook: We are now on facebook! Be easily informed on what’s happening within and around OGNC by requesting our friendship today. It’s so easy, just search for OceanGrove Neighbourhood Centre, request friendship and we will accept asap, then simply look out for our status updates.

people within a safe, friendly environment, fully supervised by supportive, qualified youth workers. All young people are welcome between the ages of 11-17 (must be in grade 6) Come along, bring a friend and be a part of the wildest activities on the Bellarine. Costs: In House activities: $5 (incl. Dinner) Excursions: $10-$15 per excursion (approx) Camps: $100-$300 (depending on camp) Call or pop in to OCNC for all enquiries and enrolments. Term 3 Drop In Itinerary: 23rd September Excursion-Go Karts

Drop In Youth Group Year 6 to Year 12 Whats Coming Up Drop In Youth Group at OGNC operates every Friday night, 6-9pm. Socialise with other young

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week Fitness Instructor: Julie Armstrong Tai Chi Continuing This class refines and enhances the Beijing 24 forms. Monday’s 6pm Member Fee: $92.00 10x1 hour sessions Non Member: $102.00 10x1 hour sessions Tutor: Sue Simpson “Mood” Support Group At times you may feel lonely, but you don’t have to be alone. We all have moods, emotions, thoughts and feelings which can be hard to manage at times. This group meets to provide support and friendship for those with a mood disorder. Various activities, outings and guest speakers are scheduled throughout the term. All welcome to attend. Thursday 10am Member Fee: $2.00 per week Non Member: $3.50 per week

ART AND CRAFTS: Scrapbooking Workshops Give yourself the time and the space to finally get those photos organised. In these workshops you will pick up ideas, tips and easy ways to document your family’s story. Bring your own supplies, and Mandy will have tools available to use and product available to purchase. Materials list available for beginners. Saturday 1pm on 24th September Member Fee: $10 for each 1x4 hours session Non Member: $15 for each 1x4 hour session Tutor: Mandy Johns

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Push to bolster member base THE Ocean Grove Nature Reserve has a new number one friend after this year’s Annual General Meeting. The Friends of Ocean Grove Nature Reserve committee has a new president in six-year veteran Fiona Topolcsanyi, who replaced outgoing president Chris Pitfield. Fiona said last month’s AGM was held around an informal planting day and meeting to decide on the new committee. “I didn’t think anyone else would put their hand up, so it was my turn to take the role,” she said. Fiona said the group’s first focus would be the nature reserve’s open day, to be held on Sunday, October 23. “This year is 40 years since the nature reserve has been open to the public,” she said. To celebrate the milestone the group is holding a photographic competition to be displayed at the open day. Budding photographers are encouraged to walk around the reserve and take a photo of their favourite place. “I’m hoping some old photos will come out of the woodwork so hopefully we’ll get a mix of old and

new and then they will be displayed as a collage at the info centre,” Fiona said. The committee’s long term plan for 2011 is looking at how to preserve and improve the nature reserve during the next decade. “Outgoing president Chris is really working on holding a native vegetation workshop think-tank … with experts walking around the reserve to nut out a 10year plan for the reserve,” she said. “We’ll assess the nature reserve to figure out what needs to be done and what the priorities are.” As president, Fiona said she would focus on improving the reserve’s information centre. “My thing I’ve always been into is the information centre, over the years we have put in new signs … so it’s better than it was and we have great volunteers,” she said. The information centre is open every weekend from 10am to 3pm and gives visitors and school groups a chance to learn about the flora and fauna in the reserve. “It’s really aimed at kids, they love the skulls and feathers and it would be

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great to get more things for the kids to touch and feel,” Fiona said. As for preserving the future of the group, Fiona said it was about encouraging a more active membership base.

“We’ve put in a grant to not just expose the nature reserve but to expose Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve and encourage a more active membership,” she said. “One of the great things about the nature

reserve is that people can get involved in any way they can, whatever their inclination.” To enter the photo competition email friends. oceangrove.naturereserve@ gmail.com

A unique piece of Ocean Grove OCEAN Grove’s prized Nature Reserve is this year celebrating its 40th year open to the public. Locals may not be aware that the 143 hectare site, just 2km from The Terrace, has a long history with many people campaigning for its preservation. Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve archivist Dianne Jones has spent several years researching and compiling a history of the reserve. The unique area of native

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vegetation on the Bellarine Peninsula was originally owned by the Cuthbertson family from the 1850s. Dianna said the Cuthbertson sisters stated in their wills their wish for the land to be preserved and after leaving the property in the early 1960s, the 2.6 square kilometres of bush-land was put up for sale. “The Geelong Field Naturalists were inspired by their wish and campaigned to purchase the land,” she said.

The club’s president Jack Wheeler helped initiate the reserve’s first committee group in October 1962 in an attempt to purchase the property and turn it into a reserve. Enough money was raised to buy about quarter of the land at $108 per 0.4 hectares. “There was a lot of community enthusiasm from various groups, schools and businesses to raise the money to buy the land,” Dianne said. The original reserve was

only 81 hectares and was listed as Crown Land in 1968. In 1971 the reserve was opened to the public and another 62 hectares adjacent to Grubb Road were bought in 1973 to expand and offset the loss of flora and fauna caused by fires, track clearing and pest plants. The newer eastern block of land had been previously used for farming and required planting and development to bring it into line with the original land.

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“We’re hoping to involve the general public, surf life saving clubs and swimming teams; anybody can join up.” The Bellarine Mega Swim will be the first of its kind held in Ocean Grove and is run as a competition with points awarded to teams for money raised and metres swum. Rotary is hoping the event will raise more than $15,000 through sponsorship and donations from the community. MS is a disease of the central nervous system and affects more than 20,000 people in Australia. There is no known cure for MS, however MS Australia’s financial support programs

ABOVE: The swim has been a huge hit in the past; champion swimmer Michael Klim is the Mega Swim patron (below).

like Go For Gold, can help ease the strain for sufferers. Melbourne woman Carol Cooke, who was diagnosed with MS in 1998, organised the first 24-Hour Mega Swim in 2001. “This is a great chance for local businesses, schools,

swimming and sporting clubs to get involved in a fun and rewarding event that delivers enormous benefit to Victorians living with MS,” she said. To donate or enter a team visit www.megaswim. com or phone 0414 344 847 or 0419 895 562.

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Money helps artist THE Bellarine Mega Swim will help raise money for MS Australia; not for research but to help improve the dayto-day life of people with multiple sclerosis. The MS Australia Go For Gold scholarship goes that step further and gives people the opportunity to take a step towards a dream whether it be for education, employment, travel, sport or arts projects. One of Ocean Grove’s favourite musicians, BreeArne Chamley, was last year given one of those rare opportunities. As a 2010 recipient, BreeArne was awarded a $5000 scholarship to further her musical career and release an album of original songs. Bree-Arne said she received one of the largest

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amounts of money awarded in the scholarships in 2010. “I was one of two people with the highest paid scholarships and was given $5000 to put towards an Apple Mac and time in the studio to record my album,” she said. The 25-year- old said the money allowed her to record 28 original songs and release an album, something she would have otherwise been unable to do. “It’s taken two years and has been an ongoing process … I would never have even thought of making it into a massive album,” she said. With all the ongoing support she receives from MS Australia, Bree-Arne said she was told about the scholarship from one of her regular appointments.

MAKING MUSIC: Bree-Arne Chamley has recorded an album with her scholarship funds.

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schools

Delegates have a say BELLARINE Secondary College students got a taste of international diplomacy last week after hosting their second Model United Nations conference. A dozen senior students from the school were part of a 70-student contingent from eight Geelong schools to discuss the topic The Future of Indigenous Peoples: Rights, Recognitions and Respect. The students represented 25 different countries and had to research and present an argument in line with their chosen country’s opinions and viewpoints. Bellarine Secondary College teacher Cheryl Linford said the college was given four

countries to represent in its debate. “We are representing Argentina, the Russian Federation, Australia and Laos,” she said. Cheryl said the school was hosting the conference for the second year in a row, something that was usually not done but spurred by the students’ enthusiasm. “It encourages students to tune into the rest of the world … the students loved it last year,” she said. The Model UN Conference is run by the UN Association of Australia and helps demonstrate the UN set up and decision-making process.

POLITICAL AGENDA: Students from all over Geelong attended the Model UN Conference.

Show a hit for school’s budding artists STAR of the Sea Primary School recently held an art show. The show featured the work of students in various year levels and were produced through a variety of mediums. Parents and friends flocked to the school to see the pupil’s work on display.

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schools CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Connor and Harley enjoy bright sumo action; Sarah Carruba and Lily DeVries have some mic time; while another student tries his luck at the horizontal bungee at the Bellarine Secondary College Youthfest.

Action aplenty at Youthfest BELLARINE Secondary College’s 2011 Youthfest was a roaring success, bringing local students and the community together to go global. Presidents of Bellarine’s student government, Kate Preston and Blaise White had been at school since 5am to set up the free festival for about 1500 students from Bellarine and the Geelong region. “It’s been a crazy, hectic day but it’s been amazing,” said Kate. Students were treated

to live music acts, workshops, a film festival, henna and belly dancing, rides, games and international food, all centred round the festival’s theme, Youthfest Goes Global. Police and community groups also had displays to interact with the students in a fun atmosphere. The students agreed that one of the most popular events was the Queenscliff Music Festival showcase that hosted The Red Eyes, Jordie Lane, Sweethearts and

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environment

Help needed at bay THE Swan Bay Environment Association is holding a planting day on the Bellarine Rail Trail and outdoor lovers are encouraged to lend a hand. The revegetation event will start at 10.30am Fellows Road, Point Lonsdale on Wednesday, September 21. A free barbecue lunch, refreshments, sunscreen, insect repellent and water will all be provided. The association recognises the importance of Swan Bay as a wetland of national importance and is actively working to ensure the area remains in an unspoilt state. The association encourages passive recreational and educational use of the bay and is actively involved in a unique network with other volunteer groups and agencies whose broader role is to protect Swan Bay through community education and facilitation of on-ground works on both private and public lands. For details: 0417 231 853.

A REAL BEAUTY: The white-faced heron is found throughout most of Australia and Tasmania.

Heron is a shy guy I SPOTTED this lovely white-faced heron resting in the Bonnyvale Wetlands during the week. These birds are commonly seen in Ocean Grove, at the Boat Ramp, around Lake Connewarre, at Blue Waters Lake, and even on the beach. They are sometimes alone or in a small flock. The white-faced heron is found throughout most of Australia and Tasmania (except the really dry

regions), and also in New Guinea, Indonesia and New Zealand. The white-faced heron is found in many habitats, namely fresh and salty wetlands, farm dams, pastures, grasslands, crops, beaches, boat-harbours, golf courses, orchards and even in garden fish-ponds. In other words they are found where-ever there is a good water supply. The white-faced heron is

relatively small compared to other herons (60-70cms), with pale blue-grey feathers. The forehead, chin and throat are white. The eye colour varies between grey, green, or dull yellow. The beak is black and often pale grey at the base, and the legs are yellow. Like other herons, during the breeding season pinkishbrown plumes (large feathers) appear on the neck and breast, and blue-grey

plumes appear on the back. The white-faced heron feeds on a wide variety of prey, including fish, insects and amphibians. They sometimes stand in the water and catch fish in the shallows. Herons look very graceful when they take flight, and as they are very nervous birds they take flight whenever they see me with my camera. By JENNIFER CARR

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School rocks SURFSIDE Primary School celebrated all types of art last week to showcase their talented students to friends and family. Each year level held a special performance, music students busked during intervals and the halls were turned into

visual art galleries. There was even an Indonesian puppet theatre. Surfside teachers said the school was packed with people eager to see what their children had been up to during their visual art and music lessons through the year.

Marine program always a big hit OCEAN Grove kids at a loss of how to spend their school holidays have the opportunity to learn about local marine life. The Queenscliff Marine Discovery Centre’s spring holiday program allows children of all ages to connect with the sun, salt and sand from September 26 to October 7. Activities run most days and include rockpool rambles, coastal

photography, fishing and canoeing with prices ranging from free to $30 per person. Ocean Grover and Marine Discovery Centre education officer Anne McLaughlin said the sessions were based around safety and education messages. “We take families out to the rock pools and teach them about what to touch and what not to touch so they know for the future when they go back themselves,”

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she said. “(The sessions) are a great opportunity to have someone take you through a world you might not be familiar with.”

The Queenscliff Marine Discovery Centre is open from 10am to 4pm from Monday, September 26, until Friday, October 7, for the school holidays.

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Stairway to heaven SHED Zeppelin is a sixpiece 70s rock band that plays the Led Zeppelin Songbook. From rocking classics like Stairway to Heaven, Whole Lotta Love and Black Dog to more obscure material such as Bron y aur and Kashmir, Shed Zeppelin plays with passion and a great sense of fun. Back in winter 2008 Barwon Heads resident James Hurley (guitar) met fellow local musician Tim Crawford (guitar, mandolin, keyboards) and jammed to a few Zep tunes. A search for others to form a band resulted

in regular gigging with musicians and fellow Barwon Heads residents John Crosgrove (bass) and Chris Crook (drums). Together they quickly came to share the passion of Zeppelin’s music with the other members. Shed Zeppelin made its debut at The Piping Hot Chicken Shop in Ocean Grove winter 2009 to great acclaim. A change in the original lineup has brought Melbourne front man Andrew “Simmo” Simpson to centre stage. Simmo’s performance reflects his intimate knowledge of the music

and brings an authenticity and stage presence strongly reminiscent of Zeppelin’s Robert Plant. Occasional guest artists include Barwon Heads girl Ros Crook (backing vocals), whilst Melbourne-based harmonica master Justin Brady brings the house down with a stunning rendition of the classic Delta blues number

When the levee breaks. The band faithfully reproduces all the classic rock songs together with less well known tunes such as the acoustic Bron yr Aur, Going To California, Babe I’m Gonna Leave You, the eastern influenced Kashmir, British blues classic Since I’ve Been Loving You, and the orchestral Rain song.

The band continues to expand its repertoire allowing it to match song lists for any given occasion. As was the case with Led Zeppelin’s live performances, an acoustic set regularly features. And yes, they do play Stairway To Heaven. Shed Zeppelin is playing at The Piping Hot Chicke n Shop on October 15.

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• Piping Hot Chicken Shop. Phone 5255 1566. — Saturday October 1, 8pm. Spyndrift and Red Whyte. Tickets $12. — Friday October 7, 8pm. Scion Pirates. — Saturday October 15, 8pm. Shed Zeppelin. — Saturday October 29, 8pm. Dirty York Trio, tickets $15. • Barwon Heads Hotel. Phone 5254 2201. — Saturday October 22. 8pm. The Australian Rhianna and Lady Gaga Tribute Show. Tickets from $22. — Wednesdays 7pm: Trivia in the BakBar. — Thursdays: Live accoustic music with Lucas Parsons in the BakBar. — Fridays 10pm: DJ in the BakBar. • Ocean Grove Hotel. Phone 5255 1122. Saturday Night Live: — Saturday September 24 – Luxxy Daizy. — Saturday October 1 – Electronic Fuel Injection. — Saturday October 8 – High & Lonesome — Saturday October 15 – Lyle Zanoni ‘Open Mic for Youth’ – 1-4pm, first Sunday of the month from October 2, guest artist Jamie Pye. Phone 0431 606 476. Sunday Session from 3pm – Off the Hook

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• Potato Shed. 41 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale. Phone 5251 1998. — Sunday October 23. Free Family Fun Day at the Potato Shed. Free performers, storyteller, workshops and music for children of all ages. • Queenscliff Uniting Church, Hesse & Stokes streets. www.unitingqueenscliff.org.au — Sunday September 25, 4.30pm. Parisian & Gypsy Jazz. Phone 5258 3936 — Saturday October 15, 7.30pm. The Savoy Singers presenting 100 years of Musical Comedy. Tickets $20 (includes interval supper) — Saturday November 5, 7.30pm. Sweet Delores with Hired Hands. Tickets $20 (includes interval supper), available from Queenscliff info Centre or at the door. • The Pier, Geelong Bronte’s Ball. Saturday October 22, 6.30pm. Special guest Mark Seymour. Tickets $110, phone 5260 3355

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• Adult yoga/dance classes. Term 3 Thursday nights 7.30-8.30pm. Kyo Yoga – 106 Orton Street, Ocean Grove. Phone 5256 2723 or 0438 562 723. • Type II Diabetes management and exercise group. Thursdays 2.30pm. Phone 0404 586 025/5256 3000. • 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. *Life Activities Club. Weekly tea dance – Thursdays 2.30-4.30 at Belmont Pavillion, Barrabool Road, Belmont. $4, all welcome. Phone 5251 3529.

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• 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.

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MEMBERS of Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA recently held a fundraiser at Theatre 435 in Leopold. Those attending enjoyed the movie Red and plenty of traditional CWA hospitality. A fantastic night was enjoyed by all and plenty of money was raised.

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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 3pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie Mason 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Bellarine Secondary College. Phone Tony 0409 545 929. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, meeting1pm at St Peter’s Ch Hall, Draper St, followed by Danny Blume Fashions. Visitors welcome at 2pm $3. Members please bring a plate Details 5256 1863. Ocean Grove Ladies Probus, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Phone Thelma 5255 1806.

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• 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. • Making Waves music and poetry afternoons with Jill Meehan at Bardeli Café. First and third Saturdays of the month (next event October 1). Free entry, BYO instruments. Phone 0431 606 476.

family fun

• Koombahla Equestrian Park: After school programs Tuesday to Friday. Phone 5256 2742.

markets, fairs and fundraisers

• Saturday, September 24 – Barwon Heads Market. 9am to 1pm, Barwon Heads Community Hall, Hitchcock Avenue. • Sunday September 25 — Portarlington Community Market. 9am to 2pm, Parkes Hall, Newcombe Street, Portarlington. — Queenscliffe Community Market. 9am to 2pm. Lower Princess Park,

THE Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Centre is holding an open day on Tuesday, October 4. The club, at 101 The Terrace is holding the event as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival. Anyone interested in seeing how the club works is welcome to visit from 10.30am. There will also be a session on the mental challenges of growing old and

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this will be presented by the Council of the Aged at the start of the day. Hot drinks will be available on arrival and there will be a sausage sizzle at midday. From 1pm visitors will be able to try their hand at indoor bowls, table tennis, air hockey, bingo, card games and even snooker. Those who are less active are welcome to just have a look around the club.Afternoon tea will be provided.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152

Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Jason Bowers 0418 737 808

Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre.

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Tuesdays

• 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 September 28. — Bookchat – share your love of books over light refreshments. 2.30-3.30pm, third Tuesday of the month. Next date October 18. www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au

Wednesdays

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 Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am, Club Grove. Friendship is our theme. Phone Denis Pugh on 5255 5566

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Fourth Monday of every month

Queenscliff. • Sunday October 2 – Frist outdoor Ocean Grove Commmunity Market for the 2011-12 season. 9.30am to 2pm. Kingston Park, Ocean Grove. • Sunday October 9 – Point Lonsdale Market. 9am to 2pm. Point Lonsdale Primary School. • Sunday October 16 – Drysdale Community Market. Drysdale Recreation Reserve. 9.30am to 1.30pm.

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Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie Mason 0421 703 368. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 6pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Glenda 5255 5463. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900.

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First Tuesday of every month

Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Club Grove. Meet new friends, visitors welcome, no waiting list for membership. Phone 5256 1671.

Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587.

First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

Third Tuesday of every month

Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.

Fourth Friday of every month 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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Wines earn praise ALL at Jack Rabbit Vineyard are celebrating having scored a four-star rating in the newly released James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2012 edition, revered as this country’s definitive guide to good wines. Jack Rabbit general manager Lyndsay Sharp said the entire Jack Rabbit team was “over the moon” about the rating which confirmed young winemaker Nyall Condon’s status as a rising star in the Australian wine industry. “The four-star rating is a real credit to Nyall – to come out at the upper end of Halliday ratings in the first year of Jack Rabbit Vineyard’s operations is no mean feat – it goes to show we have a real talent on our

hands,” Mrs Sharp said. “What is also extremely gratifying is that the vineyard’s commitment to small batch handling, minimal interference and showcasing varietal nuances would seem to be paying off.” Mr Condon said he was delighted with the Halliday 2012 rating on a number of levels. “My aim is to craft Jack Rabbit wines as a true reflection of The Bellarine’s wonderful maritime climate ‘terroir’, which inherently encompasses long ripening periods and facilitates intense fruit characteristics and captivating tannin influences – without doubt, the fruit is the hero,” Mr Condon said. “Jack Rabbit wines are

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grove business

ABOVE: Liz Gravolin with Jan Gilmore; the team at the Ocean Grove branch (below).

Bank change OCEAN Grove ANZ has had a change of manger this month. Popular bank manager Jan Gilmore has moved to Carrum Downs to be with her family and new granddaughter Ruby, and has been replaced by Liz Gravolin. Liz takes over in October and moves from the Torquay branch. WELL REGARDED: Jack Rabbit winemaker Nyall Condon.

complex without being too complicated – each and every one is a wine that, as winemaker, I am proud of.” Mr Condon said the ever-increasing stable of Jack Rabbit sophisticated cool climate wines featured showpieces of respective grape varietals. These include the single vineyard sparkling

blanc de blanc, sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, chardonnay, rose, pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon. “Vintage 2011 Jack Rabbit wines are well and truly shaping up to kick some serious goals and we’ve got some sensational new additions coming through including the newly released

Moscato and a lovely Riesling.” Jack Rabbit wines can be tasted at the vineyard’s restaurant and cellar door, open 7 days a week 10.30 – 5pm and dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. It is located at 85 McAdams Lane, Bellarine. Phone 5251 2223.

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netball

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Ocean Grove netball coaches couldn’t have asked for a better outcome when three of it’s teams in the Geelong netball league won premierships last Friday night. The winning teams were under 15 (4) defeated under 13 (4) and under 15 (3). Claudia Britt was named best on ground.

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surfing

Sun and surf a winner

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Adam Lalor, Ben Considine, Abbey Firns, Grace Synott, Natasha Taylor, Matt Hayes, Lee Considine, Mick Pinney, Shane Firns, Andy Carter and Dean Cook everyone got some great waves during the surf contest.

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golf

Skills on show at open OCEAN Grove golf club held its annual open tournament last week. The week began in perfect conditions with the women’s 4BBB sponsored by Beachhouse restaurant. Barwon Heads’ winners were Anne Collis and Leslie Cook from Queens Park with 47 points. Tuesday’s weather deteriorated for the men’s 4BBB, however local duo Bryan Cackett and Norm Robbins managed to produce a fine score of 48 points to win the event sponsored by Airssential. The highlight of Wednesday’s mixed ambrose, sponsored by Hotondo Homes, was a hole in one albatross on the par 4 15th hole by Simon Walter of Ocean Grove. Simon is a sponsor of the tournament through his business Woodies Pizza. The hole in one helped Simons team of Chris and Paula Clark, Simon and Jill Jacimovic to a win in the event by 1/8. On Thursday the seniors took to the course for an 18 hole stableford event with Ken Leeds (43 points) becoming the men’s senior champion in a tight threeway countback, while Janet Barras (41) became the women’s senior champion, also on a countback. Hayden Real Estate and Bellarine Memories Funeral Directors were sponsors. Overnight the weather turned sour with hail storms and near gale force winds causing a few withdrawals

from the women’s open championship on Friday, sponsored by Coastal Roofing. The field was high quality with several single figure handicappers taking part. As the wind played havoc with the field, former Ocean Grove Golf Club junior Adele Huggard carded the best gross score of 80 to take out the open championship. Local player Kerry Norton (30 handicap) had a day to remember when she had a hole in one on the par 3 13th hole on her way to winning the best nett trophy with a score of 62. The main event, sponsored by Peter and Maris Williams Brokers, was the men’s 36hole open championship which finished with a tie for the main prize between youngster Tyron Cover (4 handicap) and club vicecaptain David Smith (10). Both had 148 scratch for 36 holes. A sudden death play-off was needed to split the pair with Tyron being the eventual winner after just one hole of the play-off. He received the Ray Danks perpetual trophy. The overall nett trophy was won by Gary Ward of Bannockburn on a countback from David Smith. The final day was the mixed Pinehurst event sponsored by Drummonds Golf. The nett winners on the day were Janet Barras and Lachlan Smith. The gross winners were the event’s sponsors Chris Brooks and Simone Davie from Curlewis and 13th Beach.

The keen golfer, a member of the Ocean Grove Golf Club for the past four years, was playing in a four-person Ambrose teams’ event when the Albatross occurred. “I just teed off and I said that would be a pretty good shot as the ball will be on the green and we will be having an eagle putt,” said Walters who owns Woodies Pizza in

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Score shock for Simon By MARK HEENAN AN ALBATROSS is a rare achievement in golf, but Ocean Grove local Simon Walters (pictured) admits he never saw the moment coming. Walters, who plays off a handicap of 10, scored a hole in one on the par 4 on hole 15 during the weeklong Ocean Grove Golf Club Championships which started on Monday September 5.

Ocean Grove. “The green was blocked by the trees, so you can’t actually see the green and anyway I walked to the green and we were looking for the ball and my playing partner went up and rattled the flag and said ‘here it is, here’. “I said ‘Don’t be silly’… and he said ‘The ball is in the hole’ and I couldn’t believe it and I started shaking a bit.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The penalty shoot-out; Nick Hargreaves under pressure; and Staffan Hargreaves tries to clear the ball.

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with a one-day fixture on Saturday, October 8. In the opening A-Grade game, Collendina is at home to Wallington, while Ocean Grove travels to Anglesea.

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netball

What a year for our BIG EFFORT: Under 17 (1) lost to Drysdale.

STRONG SUPPORT: The Ocean Grove netballers always have the backing of a huge number of parents who attend the games every week.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: An under 13 (1) player prepares to pass; the winning under 13 (2) team was all smiles after the victory; an under 13 (1) player in action; an under 13 (2) player looks for her next move; and under 13 (1) girls celebrate their victory.

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netball

champion players SEVEN junior teams from Ocean Grove contested grand finals on Sunday, September 11, and Friday, September 16. The results were exciting with five teams coming out on top as premiers. Under 13 (1) — The girls played a great game to beat Portarlington by 10 goals. Strong defensive work by the team contributed to the convincing win. The best players were Emily Moroney, Maddy Traynor and Heidi Bennett. Well done to all the girls. Under 13 (2) — A close game in which the Grove girls managed to win by just three goals against Drysdale, 25-22.. They played great netball and were supported well by Carly Sanders’ accuracy in goal attack. She was named one of the best players, along with Bethany Walder and Keely Pentling. Under 13 (4) — The energetic Grove girls managed to contain a comeback from Torquay in the fourth quarter to maintain their lead and win the final 17-13. An intense rivalry between the two teams all season guaranteed an exciting match for the many spectators. Claudia Britt was named as best on court following her hard work and 10-goal haul in goal attack. Her sidekick in goal shooter, Romi Bergman, also played a strong game and finished with seven goals. Well done to all the girls on a strong season. Under 15 (1) — Unfortunately the girls struggled against their best competition for the year and had a loss, Torquay running out as winner 31-18. Despite the score line there was great teamwork demonstrated in the goals between Zanna Woods and Molly Babb. Among the best players were Bridget Taylor, Babb and Clem Praud. Good luck to

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Under 13 (1) players celebrate; looking to pass in the under 13 (1) game; celebrations for under 13 (2) players; a strong grab in under 13 (1); and the winning Barwon Heads team which features several Ocean Grove women.

the girls for next year. Under 15 (2) — Another close game with a three-goal margin that unfortunately went the other way, Torquay winning 18-15. The girls in defence, Alannah Nicol and Meg B, were on fire and caused some headaches for the opposition through held balls. The best players were Amy Gibbs, who performed the splits for the spectators, Alannah Nicol for her work in defence and Alice Digby for her strong efforts. Under 15 (3) — A convincing win of 31-18 had GWSP wondering how the Grove girls could possibly be beaten. The high skill level from the Ocean Grove girls provided plenty of ball flow down the court and allowed them to register a more than ample amount of goals. Best on court was awarded to Briony Wemyss in goal attack, while Matilda Doyle and Jane Fendyk were also highlighted as key players for the match. The girls showed great camaraderie after the game when they ran from their court to celebrate with the other 15s team. Under 15 (4) — The team stayed consistent throughout the match to overcome St Mary’s, 26-17. The coach, Cathy Sullivan, was proud of how her girls had settled down and kept steady. She said it had been a great team effort and singled Olivia Duhamel out as having her best game of the season. The best on court was awarded to the outstanding Chelsea G in goal defence. Under 17 (1) — The girls had a disappointing loss and were beaten, 2110, by a Queenscliff team that wanted the ball and the win more. Kelsey Ollis was named as best player for her great work in defence and high percentage of rebounds. Other best players included Shelby Hackett and Laura Ellis.

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By MARK HEENAN THIS yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ocean Grove Football Club senior best and fairest winner Bernie Lynch has declared he will not play football in 2012. Lynch, who turns 29 in October, plans to take a season off from football to concentrate on family and study commitments. He said the need to finish his construction management degree at Deakin University, and the impending birth of a new child, were key factors behind his decision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think (Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be playing) next year, not at the moment,â&#x20AC;? Lynch told the Voice exclusively last week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to take some time off, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to try and finish my degree. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have got this year and next year to finish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My wife is about to have a baby in January, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m probably going to take some time off to enjoy those couple of things and make sure I get

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it right.â&#x20AC;? The Herne Hill resident, who played 19 games mainly as a defender and kicked six goals in 2011, said as the season wore on it was getting harder to commute to training and playing in Ocean Grove. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was hard to get down there, construction school is pretty full on and when the baby comes along in January that is going to take some time,â&#x20AC;? the former North Shore GFL coach said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just realised I struggled for a bit of time at the end, I just did not want to be half hearted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like to do things properly and something was going to have to give and unfortunately footy was the one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tried to see into the future and I realise I probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the time to do it all.â&#x20AC;? Lynch admitted he informed Ocean Grove senior coach Cameron McGregor what his intentions were for 2012

before seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I spoke to Cam (McGregor) before the season had finished and let him know what my plans were,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I suppose word sort of filtered around after a little bit during the commiseration drinks following seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end.â&#x20AC;? MEANWHILE The Ocean Grove Football and Netball Club Presentation Night will be held at Skilled Stadiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fred Flanagan Room on Saturday, September 24. Tickets are $50.

TIME TO REST: Bernie Lynch wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be playing for Ocean Grove next season.

Senior season in the spotlight By CAMERON McGREGOR Ocean Grove coach DEFENDERS The backs this year had a lot more stability, with Bernie Lynch basically playing the whole season down in defence. Kane Reardon took on a lot more responsibility after the first three or four games. The good part about it was that we worked really hard to be stronger in defence than we were last year. We had to be a lot more stable than what we were last year in defence and we changed more guys through the backline. We wanted a seven-man

back line; we had one on the interchange and just rotated that way rather than chopping and changing too much. Overall that worked a lot better. Rating out 8/10 MIDFIELDERS A couple of new acquisitions were Rohan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Callaghan and Luke Sinnott, who was playing good football until he got hurt in round 10. Cade Wellington went through the midfield. James Dalton obviously moved from the midfield and had time up forward. I think our clearances definitely improved on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s figures. Even in

the games where we were beaten in the middle, we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t beaten 90 per cent of the time, it might have been 70 per cent. There was some good improvement there. That is certainly an area we need to continue to work on, with the guys playing another year together that will improve next season. Rating out of 7/10 FORWARDS We had Chooka Wayde Piec at full-forward, we had Daniel Maloney earlier in the year and then he went back and played six reserves games. Big Pete Corredig got better every game, so he

was a great acquisition for us. Travis Gavin and Wellington did a good job. We had times where Shane Jack getting hurt was a big loss. Looking forward to a full 18 games out of him next season. We were the most attacking side in the competition, we had a higher score rate than anyone else. We had an even spread of goalkickers. We probably needed one more key forward. We could not get Chooka and Daniel Maloney firing at the same time, they are both capable kicking goals on their day. Maloneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second half of the season was fantastic. Rating out of 7/10

RUCKS New recruit Tom Foott came on board and gave us what we lacked last year, he is still fairly raw and adjusting to senior footy. We used Corredig as his back up and that worked fairly well most of the year. We lost the last final without Foott as he was injured. However, we certainly improved in the ruck division from last season. If we can add another ruckman into the stockpile for 2012 like every club is trying to do, that would mean Corredig can play permanently forward rather be our back-up ruckman. Rating out of 6/10

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Close and yet so far THE GRUBBERS reserves exited the BFL finals series after suffering a 27-point loss to Torquay in the preliminary final on Saturday September 10 at Drysdale. At the final siren Torquay was 9.9 (63) to Ocean Grove 5.6 (36). The Ocean Grove reserves who won premierships in 2007 and 2009, finished in first position at the end of the 2011 home and away season with a 16-2 record. The BFL ladder leaders

led Torquay by 11 points at quarter time and by 13 points at half time. In the second half Torquay took control and kept Ocean Grove scoreless in the third quarter. In the fourth term Torquay overcame a three-point deficit at the final break to defeat Ocean Grove with an impresive six-goal final quarter blitz. Torquay went on to play Modewarre in last weekend’s BFL reserves grand final.

TOUGH BATTLE: Ocean Grove’s reserves fought hard in the preliminary finals against Torquay, but couldn’t control the Tigers.

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Netball hoopla IT HAS been a big finals campaign for Ocean Grove netballers and after a tough season five teams have had their hard work pay off. In the Geelong netball league the under 13 (4), under 15 (3) and under 15 (4) each won premierships, while in the Bellarine netball league the under 13s (1, pictured, and 2) also won.

From Grove to the ’G Mark Neeld led the Ocean Grove seniors to four flags and now Melbourne is hoping he can weave his magic for the Demons. By MARK HEENAN FOUR-Time Ocean Grove senior premiership coach Mark Neeld (pictured) has joined the elite AFL senior coaching ranks. Ocean Grove based Neeld, 40, who led the Grubbers to BFL flags from 2000 to 2003, was announced officially on Saturday as the new coach of the Melbourne Demons for the next three seasons. “I’d really like to thank the

Melbourne Football Club for the opportunity and for the decision they’ve come to,” said Neeld, at the club announcement on Saturday. “I can’t wait to roll my sleeves up, I’m ready. “I’ve done as much as I can in the past 15 years to get here and I’ve put in a lot of work. “I’ve done as much as possible to be ready right now. I’m ready to go.” After a stint with TAC

Cup club the Western Jets, Neeld has since honed his craft at Collingwood from 2008 where he has worked as defence coach and more recently as midfield coach. Neeld also held senior leadership positions and was head of physical education at Geelong College. He played 74 AFL matches and kicked 36 AFL goals from 1990-96 with Geelong and Richmond.

He is the 27th coach of the Demons. Melbourne CEO Cameron Schwab said Neeld had plenty of support. “Mark was heavily endorsed as a coach, in particular by Michael Malthouse, as well as other respected people in the football system,” Schwab said. “He is direct, strong, and has a clear view as to how he wants his team to play.”

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