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June 24-July 8 2014
OCEAN GROVE’S NUMBER ONE NEWSPAPER
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Netball court fury STEPHANIE NAYLOR
Double celebration for Sally
Sally-ann Caligari (pictured in yellow dress) is lucky to be alive. Family and friends are glad she is and they celebrated in style on Saturday. See page 19 for the full story.
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LOCAL residents have actioned a petition against the selling of the Ocean Grove Netball Reserve. The group of Ocean Grovers are gathering signatures of like minded residents who are also wanting to make the reserve a parkland and not for a space for residential use. “We are thinking long term. We need to preserve as much of old Ocean Grove as possible. We need to look ahead for the next 100 years,” local resident Evan Hardie explained. The group didn’t know the petition was a necessary step until a week ago. “We are wanting the City of Greater Geelong to defer the proposals to rezone and sell the land until after the Open Space Strategy and Policy is reviewed in consultation with the community,” Mr Hardie said. Continued page 33.
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Have your say online
CITY of Greater Geelong councillors Jan Farrell and Lindsay Ellis have called on Bellarine residents to have their say in an online survey on the draft Bellarine Peninsula Localised Planning Statement. The Localised Planning Statement was prepared in response to a call from Planning Minister Mathew Guy. Mr Guy called on local councils to prepare statements for four areas in Victoria, including the
Bellarine Peninsula. He said the four areas had been identified as being significant for all Victorians. Mr Guy said that given their proximity to Melbourne, it was vital that growth was managed growth in the four nominated areas. Cr Jan Farrell, who represents Beangala Ward and Cr Lindsay Ellis, who represents Coryule Ward, said it was important that Bellarine residents had their say on the Bellarine draft,
submissions on which close on 11 July, 2014. Cr Farrell said the Bellarine draft had been prepared by the City of Greater Geelong and the Borough of Queenscliffe, with input from the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure. She said the draft statement builds on the existing strategic work carried out by the City of Greater Geelong and the Borough of Queenscliffe,
including the Rural Land Use Strategy and the Bellarine Peninsula Strategic Plan, and all the individual township structure plans. Cr Ellis said the draft statement recognises the landscape values of the Bellarine Peninsula and seeks to manage growth to ensure these values are protected. He urged residents to jump online at www.geelongaustralia.com. au and have their say before the July 11 deadline.
Eliza's monkey business YOUNG Ocean Grover Eliza Jenkins has taken monkey matters into her own hands, writes Stephanie Naylor. After a trip to the Werribee Open Range Zoo with her family, the grade one student decided that she and her schoolmates can do more to help save chimpanzees around the world. “I learned when I was at Weribee zoo that a mineral called coltan is used to make mobile phones. The mining of this mineral is ruining the habitat of monkeys around the world,” Eliza explained. This Friday, Eliza has organised for her entire
MONKEY BUSINESS: Eliza Jenkins (left) with friend Poppy with some old mobile phones. school, Ocean Grove on the last day of term and Primary School, to take donate a gold coin to the part in a casual clothes day charity. “Monkeys are my favorite to raise money for the Jane Goodall Institute’s Save animal. After sleeping at the the Gorilla Campaign. Her zoo overnight, it made me schoolmates can wear their want to try and help save onesies or casual clothes them,” Eliza explained.
Eliza is also encouraging the Ocean Grove community to recycle their old mobile phones. “Please recycle your old mobile phone so we can help save the gorillas,” Eliza asked the Ocean Grove community. There will be a collection bucket at the main office at Ocean Grove Primary School for anyone who wants to drop off their old mobile phones this Friday June 27 during school hours. For more information on the cause visit www. janegoodall.org.au or call Ocean Grove Primary School for more details on 5255 1340.
James receives OAM honour FORMER local James Farrell was awarded an Order of Australia Medal on the Queen’s Birthday earlier this month. James (pictured right) received the honour for his service to the community, particularly through social welfare and legal access programs. “I was obviously blown away. It’s a huge honour. My family has always had a strong commitment and interest in social justice and community engagement,” James explained. James’ mother, Councillor Jan Farrell, whom he believes has helped shape his strong ties with social justice and community
involvement, holds the Youth and Community Safety portfolios, . “I am very proud of James and his considerable achievements as a human rights lawyer. His work has supported the most marginalised members of our community, those experiencing homelessness. It's fabulous to see his passion and commitment recognised this way,” Cr Farrell told the Voice. James recently moved to Queensland with his family, where he is the Chairperson for the Queensland Legal Assistance Forum. “I am excited to
be experiencing my new job and now this medal with my wife Amanda, son Jack and daughter Georgie,” James said. As the Voice went to print, James received the news that he was a recipient of a Churchill Fellowship, an award from the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust which acknowledges people who have shown they want to further their skills that will benefit the wider community. Another recipient of the OAM medal was Patrick David Mahar from Wallington. Dr Mahar was awarded for his service to medicine, particularly in the fields of burns research and patient safety.
Burgler rampage A SPATE of criminal activity occurred in Hillson Grove last Sunday night. More than five properties were targeted in the burglaries, with numerous garages also broken into. A number of motor vehicles parked along the street were vandalised at the time. If anyone has any information or has seen any suspicious vehicles in the area, call Bellarine Police on 5256 2698 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
Oxfam book sale Saturday
THE Oxfam fundraising book sale is being held this Saturday June 28 at the Uniting Church Hall. New books will be on sale from 9am until 1pm on the corner of Eggleston Street and The Parade.
Senior citz excursions
THE Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club enjoyed a day out to Crown Casino in Melbourne last week. “A fantastic day was enjoyed by all 16 of us that went. Not all of us won money, strange that. We enjoyed a fantastic smorgasbord lunch at the casino and we were looked after by Drysdale Buslines to perfection,” senior citizen member Dot Lindsay explained. The next excursion is on the Tramboat Ferry along the Maribyrnong River and lunch which leaves Ocean Grove at 8am on Tuesday August 26. The cost is $70 all inclusive. On Sunday August 31, an excursion to the Tombstone Country Music will be held again with transport from Drysdale Buslines, leaving at 10.30am for $25. Other excursions are being held later in the year. “So come along and bring your friends and don’t forget the normal weekly activities of snooker, indoor bowls, cards, craft and bingo,” president Kevin Callinan said. For more information, call Kevin on 0413-174 840.
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A Dry July for Ian LOCAL Ian Dart is well known for enjoying a few quiet ales. This coming July, however, the Ocean Grove real estate agent will be going dry for 31 days. “A friend took part in Dry July last year after a mutual friend died of cancer. Because I donated money to his cause, I received an email for the upcoming fundraiser and thought 'why not sign up',” Ian explained. The booze-free month fundraiser supports adults living with cancer. The light hearted approach aims at raising awareness and money for a serious
issue. Ian enjoys a nightly Crown Lager and his friends, family and colleagues have already started supporting Ian’s sobriety, knowing it will be a challenge, having already raised $1000. Ian is currently ranked at number two in Victoria and eight nationally in the fundraising tally for Dry July. “I know I can do this! It will all be worth it when the money I raise goes towards the Andrew Love Cancer Centre,” Ian said. For more information and to donate to Ian’s cause, visit www.dryjuly. com.
Ian Dart will be giving up his beloved Crown Lager for 31 days next month.
Voice goes to Brazil
OCEAN GROVERS Damian Moran and Matthew Payne took the Voice to Rio de Janeiro for the football World Cup in Brazil. They are pictured at the Macaranã Stadium during the Spain vs Chile group stage match. Chile won 2-nil to send the reigning world champs out of the tournament. Damian and Matthew were unable to see the Socceroos in the flesh, but said they saw Tim Cahill's wonder goal against the Netherlands from the comforts of a bar in Rio.
Expert dressmaker OCEAN GROVE dressmaker Isabel Harkness has had her wedding dress design chosen to feature on the front page of the upcoming Geelong Advertiser’s Bride magazine, due out on Friday. Newlywed Emerald had her op shop dress altered by Isabel. “It took around two months to re-create Emerald’s dress. She bought it from an op shop. We took out the sleeves and added a lot of lace to the front and sheer lace on the back. It was white, stunning and simple,” Isabel explained. Isabel has lived in Ocean Grove for 33 years and loves her job of making dresses
for brides according to their taste and personality. “The setting of Ocean Grove has definitely helped inspire my designs. I love the natural, bohemian and gypsy style as well as working with lace that makes for an earthy feeling,” Isabel said. After working at the Ocean Grove Sewing Centre for 18 years, the dressmaker opened Isabella Design seven years ago. “I always wanted to go into bridal design and I just knew it was time to do something for myself. It pays off to see brides happy with their dresses and to see my work in such a great magazine just tops it off,” Isabel said.
Captain Koala in town
Isabel Harkness with bride-to-be Emerald Martin wearing 'that' dress.
CAPTAIN Koala from the CFA is coming to Ocean Grove. Information on fire awareness will be on show with the Ocean Grove Fire Brigade helping out in performing alongside Captain Koala on the day. The last time Captain Koala visited Ocean Grove was in the 80’s in Kingston Park. “Captain Koala is a very busy chap getting the fire safety message out there. I’m sure locals will be pleased to see him again,” Su Tayler from the Ocean Grove CFA said. The Family Fun Day Expo at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre will host a performance at 11am and 12.30pm on Saturday June 29.
Teens in car collision – one in serious condition IN the early hours of Monday morning on the long weekend Ocean Grovers around The Esplanade awoke to sirens and a police helicopter after an unlicensed driver crashed a car. Having hit a guard rail and rolling the car, the 17-year-old female driver suffered minor injuries, with her 18-year-old sister suffering serious injuries and was flown to the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, where she is now in a stable condition. The two other passengers escaped unharmed. All passengers were from Whittington and had been intercepted the night before by police behind the wheel of the same car.
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Will the windows of your new home be double glazed? If not, your heating and cooling dollars will simply “disappear out the window”. Only well designed double glazed windows and doors will complement the money you will spend on wall and ceiling insulation and reduce your energy costs by as much as half.
Choose the company that has been double glazing western Victoria since 1983. Before you proceed any further with the design of your new home take a look at the elegant range, stunning designs and huge colour range that only Rylock offers.
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A slider for all seasons When aluminium windows arrived on the scene around the middle of the last century, the last thing they could be called was elegant.
Their skinny framing sections left a lot to be desired, they didn’t seal well, and the poor way they were glazed meant the glass was usually visibly distorted, creating ugly reflections not unlike the “hall of mirrors” effects seen in fun parlours. Over the years they have gradually improved to the point where they were at least acceptable, mostly because of their low maintenance. One product, however, remained an ugly duckling, and that was the sliding window. According to Murray Riccardi of Rylock Windows based in North Geelong, that started to change in 1983 when Rylock released its 630 Series Sliding Window which had framing sections 63mm deep, compared with others that were about half that. They were also fitted with key operated sash locks. “Over the last 30 years the product was redesigned and improved, and was still the benchmark in 2012. However, this year we introduced an all new Rylock Sliding Window, the Architectural Aluminium Horizontal Sliding Window or AA Slider for short,” Murray said. “This completely new window addresses common criticisms of sliding products, in particular that there was too much frame which prevented them achieving a high energy rating. Dust and debris also accumulated in the hard
to clean track which also resulted in premature roller wear. “The first criticism was addressed by the sash frame being largely hidden within the window framing, resulting in more light and more landscape, and from an energy efficiency perspective, this means less window frame and improved thermal performance. “Where other sliding windows allow dust and debris to accumulate in the sill, and provide a great place for flies and insects to go when they die, a stylish dust cover protects the track when the window is closed. “This cover also adds to security, by preventing the sash from being forced open by a would-be intruder. “Integral key locking is also a standard item, and the window can be securely locked in both a fully closed, and partly open position.” Murray said the window is now a viable option for most exposed areas where high winds and wind driven rain could be a problem, and is also a good energy saver. “In the recent past, most people closed their windows and turned on their air conditioners in hot weather, but in these days of high energy costs, more homeowners are taking advantage of cross flow ventilation by leaving the windows open.”
Murray said that there were more advantages of the new AA Sliding Window and a visit to their showroom and factory at 61 Morgan Street in North Geelong to view the product was a must for anyone planning a new home.
MAIN pIcTuRe: A close up of the new Rylock sliding window locked for partial ventilation, with the exclusive track cover shown hinged open.
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CHEQUE: Anthony and Belinda Fisher with Surfside students Taylah, Aidan and Aaron.
Cheque delight for Surfside SURFSIDE Primary School was over the moon to receive a cheque for $500 last week from a local business. The strong relationship between Bakers Delight Ocean Grove Marketplace and Surfside Primary School has been going strong for just over three years. The cheque was presented after the doughraiser program,
which lets families raise money for their school simply by shopping at the bakery. Along with the money, 300 individually wrapped fresh fruit buns were handed out for every Surfside student. “Every time parents, students and teachers from Surfside shop at Bakers Delight Ocean Grove Marketplace, they can earn points that go towards their
school, which works out to be 5% of every purchase,” owner Belinda Fisher said. Last year, Belinda and her husband Anthony presented Surfside Primary with a cheque also for $500. “Next year we would like to give back $1000, so we are encouraging parents, teachers and students to present their 'Surfside' loyalty card when they shop with us and let
us know they are from Surfside Primary so they can earn points,” Belinda explained. The baking duo has lived in Ocean Grove for nine years, with Anthony starting his baking career over 20 years ago. They took over the bakery at Marketplace in 2010. “We love Ocean Grove, and this is where we choose to start a family and
spend the rest of our lives. It's a great town. It's on the coast, it has great shops and cafes and it has a great sense of community,” Anthony said. “To be a part of a community, it's important to give back. That's why we support Surfside Primary, as well as many other local schools, sporting groups, community groups and charities,” Belinda added.
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Ralph Wright with the rubbish he collected.
Sick of the rubbish LOCAL Ralph Wright has taken our town's rubbish into his own hands. After parking in the council owned car park along The Terrace and seeing a build up of litter, the Grover collected a garbage bin full of rubbish last week. “I was just so sick of seeking all this rubbish. I’ve called the City of Greater Geelong numerous times and nothing has been done. They’ve pruned the garden, but not the undergrowth where the rubbish lies beneath,” Ralph told the Voice.
When contacting the Council, Ralph felt quite patronised and made to feel like a nuisance. “The worker asked me what the problem was with the rubbish being there and called me matey, it wasn’t very pleasant,” Ralph explained. Ralph predicts the rubbish has been there for years. “No one has made any effort to clean it up, so I thought I should do something about it,” Ralph said. Council had not responded before the Voice went to print.
Graham Corless (membership officer), Sylivia Reilly (director), Peter Sewell (director and tail twister), Anita Featherstone (treasurer), Lloyd Smith (vice president), John Claringbold (president), Win Corless (lion tamer). Absent secretary Philip Scambler.
Lions celebrate
NOW unofficially laying claim to the best Lions Club in Australia, Ocean Grove Barwon Heads members celebrated another busy year of wide ranging community service projects. That fact was highlighted by guest speaker Lisa Neville MP who paid tribute the club’s enormous contribution to helping those less fortunate in the community. Ms Neville made her comments during the club’s changeover dinner at Ocean Grove Bowling Club on Friday night. Among the projects the
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club has involved itself in have been fundraising caravan raffles, reverse garbage, computers for the community, the retired living project, Australia Day Kite Flying,
Santa letters, school encouragement awards, youth of the year award and most notably the foodbank which assists families in need in our own region. During the past year the club has also given $10,000 in donations to various community organisations. President John Claringbold was re-elected to serve a second year and will be supported by eight other directors. The club now has its own facebook page, see w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / LionsClubOceanGrove BarwonHeads.
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RIDE FOR A CAUSE: Aaron at last year's ride with Archie, Leigh and Ross and with sons Nate and Sunny (inset).
Aaron's ride against cancer
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OCEAN GROVER Aaron Anstis is gearing up for his third bike ride to raise money in memory of his late father Trevor. The construction manager from Hotondo Homes will be taking part in the Ride To Conquer Cancer in October, with funds going towards the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. “I took part in the ride three years ago as a personal challenge and to raise funds. I talked my
uncle into joining me and together we created TD’s Tribe, as Dad’s name was Trevor David Anstis. This soon became eight riders and we raised over $34,000. We went again last year and are going again this year,” Aaron explained. “Before dad was diagnosed, I gave him a bear hug one day, nothing sinister, just playing around and I broke a couple of his ribs. Being a truckie, he didn’t think too much of it, but after about six weeks, they had
not healed so he went to the doctors. The doctor sent him away just telling him to take it easy and that they would heal. This went on for around a year, and then I received a call from mum and dad breaking the news to me that it was cancer,” Aaron explained. For five years, Trevor was treated at Peter Mac. “I just recall how amazing the staff were. Everyone, from the cleaners, through to the nurses, doctors and other patients. One time, when
dad was in intensive care, we began talking to a counsellor at Peter Mac. You just feel like you belong. It’s a place you wish you never have to visit, but when you do, you are so thankful that it is there. Aaron lost his Dad in 2006 to the cancer multiple myeloma. “That’s why this ride is important to me, everyone benefits. What this hospital can provide is phenomenal and almost everyone knows someone who has, or has had
cancer. It is imperative that we support the work that Peter Mac is doing,” Aaron said. “This one cause has changed my life. I now seek out different adventures and try and tie them into my fundraising efforts,” Aaron added. For more information on Aaron’s journey, visit his blog at www. c h a l l e n g e 4 c h a r i t y. wordpress.com. For more information on the bike ride, visit www.conquercancer.org. au.
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Park debate still raging strong Dear editor, I would like to respond to the letter by Gail Macrae in the current issue of the Voice. Firstly, members of the Ocean Grove Park Committee were not informed of the first meeting of ‘Save Ocean Grove Park' and only heard about it after the event. Several committee members attended the meeting held on February 24; President Colin Atkins was informed prior to the meeting starting that he would not be allowed to address the meeting. All questions raised at that time could have been answered on the day by the committee members present – they had been working on the performance space proposal for several years. Instead, they were studiously ignored. Drawings of the
park and the building were put on the wall in spite of some opposition from those heading the meeting. After the treatment received at that meeting, it seemed pointless to attend another meeting where we would not be allowed to present all the facts. Many of the new members objecting to the performance space (including Mrs Macrae) have been members for only a few months of this year; they have not been involved at all with the maintenance of the park, or the fund-raising efforts over the years. It is galling that the work of many years can be undermined by a vocal group with little or no previous association with the park, and that this whole issue has become such a divisive one. Betty Glasgow, treasurer Ocean Grove Park Association
Pick up the dog pooh Dear editor, Taking my two dogs walking I encountered seven dog turds in close proximity – they were all located in the small park off Field Street North and again near the entrance to the lake on Cutherburtson Drive. I felt embarrassed walking my dogs hoping no one would think it was me who ignored their bowel movements. I understand that you occasionally get caught out as a dog owner but surely if this happens there can be an attempt to flick or kick the disgusting mess off the path or nature strip. What makes this situation worse is there are pooh bags and a bin located at the entrance of the lake. Come on dog owners lift your game (or should I say lift the pooh!). You are letting the team down. Keren Brooks, Ocean Grove
Dear editor, In response to Gail Macrae's letter in the June 11 issue of the Voice, I would like to bring your attention to some known discrepancy between the committee members and those on the Save Our Park sub association. Gail states that we didn't attend the proposed third meeting and that no reason was given. Anyone that did attend the second meeting would know that there was no reason to attend a third as communication had broken down to the point that it needed to go to an independent disputes meeting, which the committee attended. Secondly Gail uses a legal term 'commercialin-confidence'. I ask is she a member of the legal system? And commercialin-confidence as she discloses is a term used when in this case the committee feel it unwise to disclose matters to the rest of the park association. And
rightly so, Colin Atkins the current president and the active committee members are torn between fighting for the performance space and fighting with the save our park members. If this happened in big business, everyone would say it was wise to not disclose relevant information. As an active committee member, had Gail and any of her Save Our Park sub association wanted to know anything about the park (ie, financial state, building plans, working bees etc) they should attend the annual general meeting that is open to all park association members. I would also like to draw attention to the parks website, where information can also be obtained (www. oceangrovepark.org.au/). I would like to put it to Gail and the Save Our Park sub association, why are they so against the performance space? Ocean grove is in need of an area where the community can gather to
share common interests, enjoy social gatherings that already exist the Tranquility Fair, Carols in the Park and it will be available to any in the community that want to use it. I implore Gail and her sub association, stop this argument and start helping the committee, attend the annual general meeting and commit to helping maintaining the park. This is a beautiful area that Ocean Grove owns, but it wouldn't stay that way if it wasn't for the hard working few that spend countless hours clearing and cutting grass and maintaining the park in its beautiful state. Finally I would like to thank Colin Atkins and the other committee members for their tireless work organising, planning and initially saving our park. Don Pietrapertosa committee member Ocean Grove Park Association.
Dear editor, I find it disrespectful that people who have been members of the Ocean Grove Park Association for only a few weeks are forming splinter groups calling themselves SOGPA (Save Ocean Grove Park Association). The present dedicated committee fought hard to save the park. The park has already been saved, not by this splinter group. The land has been handed over to the Trust For Nature by the existing committee. This newly formed splinter group who are getting way too much press also want to know where the transparency is. Where have they been for the last
14 years? In 2000 the Ocean Grove Park Association adopted a master plan which included protection of significant vegetation and infrastructure to enhance the community use of the park. That is what the performance space is a community asset for us all to enjoy. It will only occupy 1% of the park and will be situated on the small mound in the southwest corner of the park. There have been many public meetings held over the last decade all due processes have been met. Plenty of support has been publicly offered by groups such as Ocean Grove Arts Network, individual artists, performers, schools
including OGPS, drama and music groups, the Potato Shed and GPAC and the recently formed Facebook group with 143 members. There was a public display at last year's Tranquility Fair outlying the proposal. The plans are displayed on The Parks website and have been released to the press. I along with many others have been actively involved in fundraising for this community asset for many years and don't want a small group ruining all of the hard work of the existing committee. Colleen McEwan, Ocean Grove Park Association member and volunteer
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State view – Lisa Neville
POLICE STATIONS
I HAVE again raised the issue of police numbers in Bellarine in parliament. I asked the Minister for Police to stop the downgrading of police services across Bellarine. The recent announcement of a plan to base all police shifts out of the Bellarine station in Ocean Grove will mean all police will effectively be stationed in Ocean Grove and be part of the Geelong roster system, which will see police taken away from Bellarine to work in other areas. This move will mean a signif icant winding back of front line police across the Bellarine Peninsula.
On June 23, I will be receiving a petition from the Bellarine community to table in parliament. The petition contains thousands of signatures and calls on the state government to ensure the growing communities across the Bellarine continue to have the ongoing police presence they need and deserve.
SHELL ROAD RESERVE PAVILION DESIGNS
It was great to see the architectural designs for the pavilion unveiled recently. This is another important step towards providing Ocean Grove
with the sporting facilities to cater for the expanding population. As the Member for Bellarine, I have pushed the state government to provide the funding we had committed to if reelected in 2010. I have been pleased to work with the community, the City of Greater Geelong and the local councillor Jan Farrell on this important project.
JIRRAHLINGA FUNDRAISER
As patron of Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary, I would like to thank the community for supporting their recent trivia night fundraiser. Tehree and Hamish Gordon, their staff and
volunteers at Jirrahlinga do a fantastic job in caring for abandoned and injured wildlife and it’s great to see the community supporting their good work.
AMBULANCE SERVICES
In parliament recently, I questioned the state government’s decision to cancel the two peak period ambulance units, one from Ocean Grove and one from the Bellarine station at Drysdale, as well as a properly resourced, accessible MICA service on the Bellarine Peninsula. I demanded the immediate reinstatement of these services. It is vital that the Minister for Health
urgently intervenes to have the two peakperiod units and the MICA unit service reinstated to meet the needs of the Bellarine’s increasing number of residents, holidaymakers and tourists and I will continue to push for this outcome. As always, please don't hesitate to contact me by email or call my off ice if there are any matters that I may be able to assist you with directly.
Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@ parliament.vic.gov.au Twitter: @LisanevilleMP 5248 3462
Voice reporter STEPHANIE NAYLOR took to the streets of Ocean Grove to ask 'what is your favourite winter comfort food?'
Retiree Bruce Priddle, 86, from Queenscliff said: "A hot roast chicken because I just bought one! Anything warm is good, lamb too."
Student Khyl Cornwill, 16, from Ocean Grove said: "I always like some hot chips with gravy from the chicken shop on cold days."
The iPhone Guy Simon Nash, 31, from Ocean Grove, said: "I always love a good soup. Had it a lot as I grew up, tomato is my favourite. Whatever soup they have at the chicken shop is always good."
Student Rebecca Cahill, 18, from Ocean Grove said: "Kiviak, an unusual winter delicacy from Greenland because it is a family tradition and is delicious."
Student Olivia Heywood-Day, 14, from Leopold said: "A baked potato from Serendipity D’lites along The Terrace because they’re warm, healthy and fill you up."
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Savvy Grove teen helping Balinese orphans
Business is booming STEPHANIE NAYLOR
OCEAN GROVE entrepreneur Taylor Dow has taken his Bodytea Australia business to another level. The 18 year old recently visited an orphanage in Bali, where he bought food for over 70 children in his quest to reduce the rate of poverty. “I’m donating $1 from every sale, it’s very important for me to give back where I can,” Taylor explained. In the first 12 hours of Bodytea Australia opening nearly nine months ago, Taylor sold over 200 packets of his weight loss teatox range. With the business taking off and recently set up its head office in Ocean Grove, the business idea is second nature to the teenager. “I always played sport and had a healthy lifestyle. I was always trying teas to help with recovery and bloating. I gained a lot of professional information on how tea can suppress weight while maintaining high energy levels. I had my mates and family trying different blends for over a year before I developed the tea,” Taylor said.
Taylor Dow with some of Balinese orphans he has helped.
With the aid of social media, Bodytea Australia has over 165 thousand followers on Instagram. Most recently, the Russian playboy bunny identity Irina Voronina showed her support for the brand by posting a photo of her drinking the tea. Growing up in Ocean Grove, Taylor played basketball from a young age, where his business skills took off when he
was just eight years old. “I started importing basketball shoes and re-selling them to my friends for a small profit. I thought it was so awesome making $5,” Taylor reminisced. From there, the former Ocean Grove Primary School student followed the trends, importing mobiles and bracelets. Whatever was cool, Taylor found a way to make it accessible to his mates.
“I’d buy these bracelets for 50 cents and sell them for a dollar,” Taylor chuckled. The business savvy teen did not always have smooth sailing business ventures. “A few years ago, I lost money in a business where I was selling clothes. I learned just how hard the retail industry is and learnt from my losses and mistakes,” Taylor said.
“I attended two days of year 12 and left. I wanted to put all of my energy into the new Bodytea business,” the former Saint Ignatius student said. Taylor figured at the time, and still thinks, that he will learn more life and educational skills through business and making mistakes. “Instead of paying for university fees, I'll learn from my faults for free,” Taylor explained. Having turned 18 in February, Taylor still loves to play basketball amongst many other typical teenage pastimes. "I love my mates and just relaxing mostly kicking back and hearing about my mates' stores and hanging around,” he said. With the future for young Taylor looking bright, the Ocean Grover is excited to expand. “I’m hoping to soon be selling different forms of weight loss remedies as well as focusing on sport orientated ideas, especially for recovery,” Taylor said. For more information on Taylor’s business, visit www.bodyteaaus.com.
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Grove students run for fun OCEAN GROVE Primary School’s annual fun run was held last Friday at Blue Waters Lake. Teachers, students and families joined in on the event, with mother nature switching on the weather for the school community. “The sun was out all day with not a cloud in the sky, it was perfect fun run weather,” OGPS teacher Em Kaiser explained. The foundation students started their run at 11am and the rest of the school’s event times were scattered throughout the day. Foundation students ran a shortened lap of 1km, grade one and two students ran one lap of 1.5km and grades three to six ran two laps, making up 3km. “Involving the families gave it a great community feel and they really enjoyed being able to run with their children,” Ms Kaiser added. ‘When I came first I was so proud of myself. I was especially happy for my friends that came second and third,” grade two student Steph O’Kane said. Student leaders were spread out around the
track and helped marshall the event. “They did a fabulous job cheering and encouraging the other students as they ran past. Parent helpers also did a wonderful job volunteering as marshals, on the drink station and on the barbecue,” Ms Kaiser said “I loved beating half the boys back to the finish line. Some of my mum’s friends gave me a high five as I was running. I also really enjoyed my sausage too,” foundation student Audrey Hepburn said. “When I crossed the finish line I felt so proud of myself. I was so happy that I was able to get around Blue Waters Lake without stopping. I had a really fun time,” grade two student Charlie Atkinson added. “Students are now in the process of gathering sponsorship money for the run. If we raise enough money Mr D, our principal, has promised the students a new playground!” Ms Kaiser told the Voice. If you would like to make a donation to this major fundraising event, contact the school on 5255 1340.
Ocean Grove Primary School students participated in their annual fun run at Blue Waters Lake.
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THE BOSS: Bruce Springsteen has appeared in most of the Light of Day shows in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Here he is pictured with Light of Day Founder Bob Benjamin.
Grove sees light of day OCEAN Grove has joined the likes of Toronto in Canada, Milan in Italy and Asbury Park in the USA as a host for a Light of Day fundraising concert for Parkinson’s Disease. With a line-up that includes Chris Wilson, Marshall Okell, Rebecca Barnard, Jackie Marshall, Nick Barker, the Bash Big Band and Sweet Felicia, next month’s event promises to be one of the biggest music shows to hit the region – and certain to sell out with just 100 tickets available in advance. The event will raise money for Parkinson’s Victoria and the Light of
Day Foundation which supports the work of the Michael J Fox Foundation, among other things. The Ocean Grove show – Light of Day Australia – will be staged at the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill on Saturday July 19. All the musicians taking part are giving their time for free to support the cause. Among the bands taking part will be the Pirates of Beer featuring Sarah Carroll, Chris Wilson and Sweet Felicia. Sarah explained her own experience of know someone living with Parkinson’s. “I have watched a dear friend lose her freedom of
Marshall Okell movement and ability to live independently due to Parkinson's Disease,” said Sarah. “She is the bravest lady I know and has been
subjected to an array of treatments with varying levels of success. My dearest wish is that she and others like her might experience relief from the crippling symptoms of this disease and feel like they can control their bodies and lives again. “I'm delighted that Chris and I are able to take part in this event.” The Light of Day shows started in Asbury Park, New Jersey, 15 years ago and now have offshoots in Canada, England, Wales, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Spain. Performers at Light of
Day have included Bruce Springsteen (numerous appearances), Michael J. Fox, John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls), Jesse Malin, Willie Nile, Garland Jeffreys, Badly Drawn Boy, Gary US Bonds, Joe D’Urso and Stone Caravan and many more local unsigned artists. Tickets are $65 and are available at the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill. Half of the proceeds will go to Parkinson’s Victoria and the other half will got to the Light of Day Foundation, which supports organisations such as the Michael J Fox Foundation.
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A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR
PARKINSON’S DISEASE AUST RALIA
OCEAN GROVE, VICTORIA
PIPING HOT CHICKEN & BURGER GRILL
SATURDAY JULY 19 SHOW STARTS AT 5PM
MARSHALL OKELL
CHRIS WILSON
NICK BARKER JACKIE MARSHALL REBECCA BARNARD TIM NEAL SARAH CARROLL
THE BASH BIG BAND
SWEET FELICIA
LIMITED TO 100 TICKETS @$65 each from the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill or The Voice, 1/72 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Follow Light of Day Australia on facebook
Proceeds to Light of Day Foundation and Parkinson’s Victoria
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Sally's remarkable recovery
FRIENDS and family put on a double birthday and ‘glad you're alive’ party for Sally-ann Caligari after seeing out two horrendous months caused by a freak bike crash. The mother of two suffered horrific internal injuries after a 5km/h bike crash – on Ride to School Day – back in March and has endured time in ICU, CAT scans, operations and post op infections throughout the two months since. On Saturday night her relieved husband Anthony and about 80 of her friends and family put on a surprise party at Ocean Grove Golf Club. Named a rather tongue-in-cheek Tour de Sal, the event was a 38th birthday party, a celebration of Sally’s recovery and the Caligari family’s thank you to the community who rallied around to help during their ordeal. Sally arrived at the hushed club blind folded and then heard the words of a professional sports commentator welcoming her to the ‘Tour de Sal arena’. The blindfold came off and the room erupted into dancing, hugs and more dancing
thanks to Jon Willard and his band. Anthony said he and their children Kai, 8, and Kalinda, 10, are extremely grateful for the response of the local community. Sally was in hospital for a month and he was unable to work for six weeks. “The main thing that we got out of it was the support from those around town was amazing,” he said. “There was even a cooking roster at Ocean Grove Primary.” The accident happened when Sally and her son Kai accidentally collided between Watkins and Eggleston streets on March 19. Her bike handle went into her abdomen without piecing the skin but caused massive internal injuries that required a major life-saving operation. At one point surgeons had just 30 hours to stop her body poisoning itself. On Saturday night all the guests wore cycling themed clothing and Sally arrived at the venue under the impression she was going to be attending an entirely different event.
Sally in hospital (above) and Sally at the party (below).
Sally at the party with husband Anthony.
Entertainment at 'Le Tour de Sal'.
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Short list for plover group 8W chick survives thanks to local community
THE BELLARINE Friends of the Hooded Plover group made the final short list for the Virgin Australia Community Award recently. Nominated by Barwon Coast, the volunteers within the group were recognised for their efforts over the past summer in protecting the threatened hooded plover. “Even though this group did not take out the award, they should be congratulated for the acknowledgement received not only on the night, but for making the finalist short listing. This outcome is a huge positive of what can be done by community to protect our valuable wildlife to ensure their survival for future generations,” Maddie Glynn from Barwon Coast said. The group was acknowledged on Friday June 13 at the United Nations Associations of Australia, held the annual World Environment Day Awards presentation dinner in Sydney. Thanks to this group of local volunteers, a hooded plover chick fledged at 8W which is said to be
the first in this area for 25 years. Maddie Glynn had the honour of representing the Friends group at this year’s awards. “It was a privilege. Our volunteers are a vital resource in conservation and land management, working closely with land managers and other organisations to ensure we have a healthy environment not only for the plants and animals bur for people as well,” Maddie explained. “We were hoping to send one of the volunteers to the awards, but due to their ongoing commitment to beachnesting birds, they dedicated their time to attend the annual BeachNesting Bird Conference held by BirdLife Australia in Warrnambool on the same day,” Maddie added. “We were all very excited to receive the recognition for the birds. It was a very rewarding experience to physically save wildlife and know that the chicks survived. Interacting with people on the beach throughout summer was at times tense, as you don’t know what peoples reactions will be like, but
Some of the members of Bellarine Friends of the Hooded Plover learning more through program coordinator Dr Grainne Maguire BirdLife Australia. it was 99% of the time positive,” member of the Bellarine Friends of the Hooded Plover group John O'Reilly, from Ocean Grove, said. Should you be interested in finding out more about the Bellarine Friends of the Hooded Plovers and their other great achievements go to their Facebook page at Hooded Plover Volunteers Community. To find out more about the awards go to www.unaavictoria. org.au.
Chick 8W at 15-days-old under the watchful eye of the volunteers this year.
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Chook shop blues AUSSIE blues inspiration Phil Manning is coming to Ocean Grove to perform solo next month. One of the country’s best known guitarists will play at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop on Saturday July 5. Phil has a singlehandedly turned more Australians onto the Blues than any other performer. The grandson of a dedicated Tasmanian bandleader, Phil grew up with music in his genes. From his earliest days backing pop artists and throughout his long career, his musical integrity has always set him apart. Many Australians know him as a member of Chain, the legendary blues band whose contribution to Australian music and the development of the blues in this country is unparalleled. Since the mid-1970s, Phil has forged a brilliant solo career for himself. He has featured at all the major festivals and venues throughout the country, and the list of international artists he has toured with, performed alongside or recorded with is impressive. This experience spans three decades at the top of his field. His skilful touch and great passion for the blues have kept him musically progressive, always prepared to interest himself in new
musical ideas whilst maintaining his stylistic purpose. The result is a gifted songwriter with an awesome guitar technique. His latest CD Checkmate Move is an indicative album of where Phil is musically today.
Distilling influences such as Blind Blake, Robert Johnson, Doc Watson and Celtic sounds into his original style ensures a sound that is timeless and contemporary. His use of a range of acoustic guitars in both slide and fingerpicking styles emphasises his skill at
covering a full range of acoustic blues. It is a reminder that blues can be lyrical and melodic as well as emotional. His influences are absorbed into his own playing, and there is a sense of empowerment that comes from his drive and his desire to push musically
into exciting new dimensions. Phil Manning is an artist who has thrilled audiences throughout the length and breadth of the Antipodes and is finally revealing himself to the rest of the world. Tickets $15.
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with Tegan Drever, 28, from Clifton Springs at Ocean Grove Ocean Grove Pizza •Your own coffee •Workplace motto? Bowling Club and Pasta’s lamb order? Be nice or leave. We're a little family in here, we all love our jobs and are happy to be here. •Your ideal night out? To go out to the theatre in Melbourne. I’m going to Les Misérables at Her Majesty’s in August. While I’m in Melbourne, I always try and get to Transport Bar in Fed Square also. •Your ideal breakfast or lunch spot on a day off? Elkhorn in Wallington. Their bacon and eggs are really good and it has a really nice atmosphere •Favourite local pizza?
special – yum. •Favourite local cafe? Driftwood along The Terrace – they have great coffee. It’s so relaxing sitting both inside and outside and I love their bruschetta. •What are you currently reading?
Diary of a Man in Despair, a nonfiction story written by Friedrich Reck about a German aristocrat. I like reading history and knowing what makes people tick. •What music do you like to play at work? I love '80s rock, like the song 'Sister Christian' by the band Night Ranger.
A latte. It is the perfect balance between milk and coffee, there is not too much foam. •Favourite coffee to make? Long or short macchiato. Always a challenge to make it separate. •Favourite thing about working at your workplace? I’m passionate about customer service. I’ve been managing the restaurant here at the bowls club for two years, and for five years before that I also worked at the club. I love coming to work and making people happy.
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Paired wine and cheese anyone?
FRIDAY nights at The Olive Pit have been growing in popularity with the introduction of paired wine and cheese. Building on the already extensive range of cheese from local and international sources, the owners are building an impressive array of wines. Currently, there are roughly 20 cheese and wine pairings to choose from, with each cheese board dressed to make the mouth water. Grouped into a series of ‘journeys’, you can choose a plate consisting of three cheeses with three paired wines (half glasses – so you don’t get too messy too early!) or choose anything from the cheese and wine list and put a journey
together yourself. Michael says: "The great thing about serving this way is that both the wine and cheese change each other in ways you wouldn’t believe and bring flavour combinations that you wouldn’t normally pair together, but somehow work. It also lends itself to those who may feel intimidated by it all but would like to know more; it’s an easy way to learn what you like and what you don’t. And for those who do know a thing or two, you could be pleasantly surprised. Some of the best moments are seeing someone who says that they don’t normally like riesling, but matched with a St Antione Petit Comte has changed it into their new favourite
thing." The wine list keeps changing and expanding. The owner’s philosophy is to hand select wines in small batches so that both the wine list and therefore the cheese pairings keep changing. This month, four cases of Spanish tempranillo and sangiovese have been
added to the list, with a bottle age ranging from seven to 14 years. Of course, there is more than just wine and cheese on offer. Charcuterie (preserved meats) plates including Iberico Jamon, Catalunyun salami and Italian Di Parma prosciutto are available, along with a list of
other deli delights too numerous to mention. And if you’re not into wine, there is beer and cider as well for those just looking for a sociable after work drink. Talk to Michael and the team at The Olive Pit about a wine and cheese function to suit your needs. Book the shop for yourself for a Saturday night for something different and surprise your friends with a group tasting. And keep an eye out for special Saturday night events – there are a few in the pipeline such as a Champagne tour of Champagne and a 'Night with the Grower'. Looking for something different? Look no more!
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Debut CD launch for local
LOCAL music teacher Andrea Robertson is set to launch her first CD next month. Born and bred in Geelong but living on the Bellarine for the past 20 years, Andrea Robertson has been playing music and writing songs since her early teens. Andrea's debut CD It's About Time is a collection of 10
original songs with an organic, very 'real' feel to them, both musically and lyrically. A soulful-blues thread flows throughout the entire album from the first track, the warm and engaging 'By My Side', to the catchy, stomping number 'It's Not Me' and story-like 'New
Beginnings', right through to the rocking closing track 'Share Some Love' (featuring Chris Wilson on harmonica). It's About Time has a very complete feel to it due to the variety of songs featured, but at the same time leaves listeners wanting to hear more of her work. Local musicians
on the album include husband, David Robertson, good friends Beau Torrance, Kurt Torrance and Ben Howlett, and also features Australian blues legend, Chris Wilson and the Ukulele Queen of the Bellarine, Sarah Carroll. Andrea is launching at the CD at the
Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill on Sunday July 13. She will be supported by Rach Brennan, a Geelong popular folk/country artist who has released her first EP a couple of months ago, and her son's band, 10c Crystal (that's 10 cent) will also be playing a short set. They are
year seven boys from Bellarine Secondary College who have been jamming together for a couple of years and have done a few small gigs from time to time – Heath Robertson, Quinn West, Matt Dehnert and Xavier Robinson. Admission is $7.50 for pre-purchased tickets or $10 at the
door. Kids under 16 will be free. The CD will also be for sale on the afternoon for $20. Rach Brennan will also have her EP for sale on the day. To find out more go to www.facebook. com/andrea robertsonmusic.
music/live events
• Piping Hot Chicken Shop - June 28 Austen Tayshus (ticketed) - July 5 Phil Manning - July 19 Light of Day event (ticketed) - Dave Steel and Tiffany Eckhardt CD launch (ticketed) - August 8 The Hornets - August 30 Pugsley Buzzard (ticketed) • Barwon Heads Hotel - Wednesday Trivia Night 7:30pm - Thursday Master of Darkness 8.30pm - Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music - Open mic for youth show under 21's every second month on a Sunday 3pm5.30pm. More info contact Jill Meehan 0431 606 476. • Ocean Grove Hotel - Saturday Night Live at The Ocean Grove Hotel Saturday from 9pm. • Pototo Shed, Drysdale - June 27 Spud Club Open Mic Night - June 29 Blak Cabaret - July 8 Mother Goose
• Springdale Community Centre Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every third Sun of every month 2pm - 5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - June 28 Sam Hanson - July 5 James Carigg - July 19 Matt Orchard •BookGrove - Emily Bitto, author of The Strays, Wednesday June 18, 7pm. To book phone 5255 5973
markets & fairs
• Parkes Hall Newcombe Street Portarlington - June 29 9am to 2pm •Bellarine Community Farmers' Market -July 19 Ocean Grove Park • Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Winter Market at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre - Sunday July 6 • Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm
what’s ON food/wine
• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 5253 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington - Open weekends and public holidays 11am 5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760
get active
• Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity Ph: 0438 055 679 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music for 55plus, 10.15am gentle exercises to music for 65plus contact Marg on 52 551 335 - Thursday 1pm Craft
Group • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove - Wednesdays 9am Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Queenscliff RSL Hall - Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Marcus Hill Hall cnr Banks Road and Bellarine Highway - Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Ph: 5251 3393 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Mondays 7-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413 690597 • Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435 481 920 • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove - Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422
700951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955 331 or email Kerryn@bluewateryoga. org.au
reading & writing
• Ocean Grove Library – corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. - Wednesdays 10.30am – Toddlertime - Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses - Fridays 10.30am Preschool Storytime. - First Wednesday of the month 4pm-5pm Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 8-12 - Third Tuesday of each month 2.30pm-3.30pm Book chat for adults. All welcome.www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au
family fun
• Koombahla Equestrian Park - Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday
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courses available Ph: 52 562 742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove - Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Grove Toy Library Borrow a range of toys for children aged six months to six years, open to all families on the Bellarine www.oceangrovetoylibrary. org.au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove - Friday 10am-noon Ocean Grove Play Group Any children 5yrs and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time contact Chelsea Cole at oceangroveplaygroup@ gmail.com classes & exhibtions • Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 52 554 294
• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check our program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 52 554 294
health & wellbeing
• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@ gmail.com.
What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice. com
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Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed - Mon, Tue and Fri: 9am to 3pm, and Wed 9am to 12pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 2pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5251 2268 or 51542873. Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone John Grant on 5256 1940 Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996 Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome to come along for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670. First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587. First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
Wednesdays Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467 Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Peter 0419 782629 Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. Second Thursday of every month Prostate Support Group-Bellarine meets at Ocean Grove Community Health Centre at 1.30pm. Contact John Lee on 5221 8862 for details. Fourth Friday of every month Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Club Grove. Meet new friends, visitors welcome, no waiting list for membership. Phone 5256 1671. Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/ trivia nights. www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.
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Ann's award well deserved ANN Hodgkinson's recent PHF was well deserved. Ann has had an interesting and somewhat spectacular career ranging from working as a governess on a sheep property in western Queensland to university teaching and research in Adelaide, Gippsland, Canberra and then Wollongong, and working with the City of Melbourne for seven years in its experimental economic and employment unit as principal researcher and then manager. Along the way Ann found time to complete three degrees in economics and a PhD from Sydney University. Since her grandson Cody was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, Ann has basically given up her career to help her daughter care for him. Cody finished his last treatment at the end of 2010, but it took around 10 more months for his body to recover from the chemo and deal with the loss of one eye, hearing loss, muscle atrophy and learn to walk properly again. By the end of 2011 he had improved. Ann had more
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Ann Hodgkinson with her daughter Ami, Ami’s partner Tom Von Etten and Cody, Ann's grandson. time for Rotary.She took and the VCE Individual Conference in Melbourne decided to trial sending on the Chair of the Youth scholarships. in March 2014. one student overseas for a Services Committee. •The Graham Bath Junior •Two students from Rotary Youth Exchange in During that time she Leadership Awards for Ocean Grove were 2014-15. has led her committee grade six primary school selected to participate A busy and caring to achieve wonderful students from Ocean in the National Youth person, Ann is the one things for the youth of the Grove Primary and from Science Forum in teachers and parents Bellarine. These projects Star of the Sea. Canberra in January. contact when they want include: •The club also sponsored •Three girls attended the to determine programs •Support for students 10 year five and six RYPEN camp at Adekate offered by Rotary that will at Bellarine Secondary students from Wallington near Creswick in April enhance their students' College with the Roy Rose Primary School to attend a 2014. learning experiences. Award for citizenship GRIP Student Leadership And finally, the club has
THE first Sunday of the month is market time. Rotary Ocean Grove’s indoor winter market is held in the airconditioned comfort of the Bellarine Aquatic Centre, Shell Road Ocean Grove. Stock up on organic fruit and veggies, homebaked cakes and biscuits, pickles, hot chilli sauce, salami from the Otways, cheeses from Meredith, jams and honey and lots of other goodies. Browse around the stalls of quality jewellery, leather work, crafts, books and art work, with plenty to spoil you. Organised by the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, the market raises funds to support
local and international projects. This year there are three children on secondary school scholarships, one on a Tafe scholarship and so far Rotary has sent six children on special interest and leadership programs. Among the overseas projects, it supports a free school for ‘street children’ in Bangladesh by providing a cooked school lunch for the students. The market offers an outlet for local artisans and growers. The local community enjoys the day and gets good value and good produce. Everyone wins at the Ocean Grove Rotary Market.
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Local netball Church celebrates refugee day court anger Those less fortunate not forgotten Evan Hardie with the petition.
Continued from front page. “The council has initiated an amendment to the Planning Scheme because it wants to sell the land. It considers residential development to be the most appropriate use of the land,” Mr Hardie continued. The consideration of the
Amendement C200 will be held at a meeting on July 8, where the petition will be handed over. “So far we have around 100 signatures and they are growing,” Mr Hardie added. Council did not respond before the Voice went to print. For more information, contact Evan Hardie on 5255 2862.
REFUGEE DAY: Carol Naylor and Lyn Mulligan were part of the World refugee Day at Uniting Church, Ocean Grove.
WORLD Refugee Day was celebrated at the Uniting Church in Ocean Grove last Sunday. The day was organised by the Justice and International Mission Group who work for charities on a local, national and international level. “At the present time a particular focus is on refugees, asylum seekers and others in our community who are less fortunate than ourselves. Locally, we befriend these people and supply furniture, household goods, clothes and food vouchers,” Lyn Mulligan told the Voice. Cathy Bond from
the Queenscliff Rural Australian for Refugees told the story of Leo Seemanpillai to the Ocean Grove congregation as he is one of the people supported by the group. On the day, everyone got the opportunity to write where their ancestors were from, forming a colourful piece of artwork currently on display at the Uniting Church. “The saying of we are one but we are many showed our support for World Refugee Day and was a great representation of Ocean Grove being made up of so many different backgrounds,” Lyn explained.
Kate recognised for swimming excellence Kate McIntosh with her award.
SWIM instructor Kate McIntosh has been recognised for excellence at the recent Victorian Aquatic and Recreation Awards evening. Kate received the Teacher of Aquatics Access and Inclusion Award earlier this month. She has been teaching for 12 years, started the Alternate Learning (AL) program at BASC in 2010 after noticing a need for an alternate avenue for those with special needs to participate in swimming lessons and learn about water safety. The AL program is open to those with a diagnosed disability or developmental delay, and provides one to one instruction tailored to
meet the learning style of the participant. Soon Kate will complete her fourth year of Occupational Therapy at Deakin. Eventually she is hoping to continue working with children in early intervention and rehabilitation. “I was very honoured to receive the award, quite overwhelmed in fact,” she said. “ I teach because I am passionate about what I do, I am constantly rewarded when the kids reach their goals. It's very humbling to be acknowledged by the industry and I am so thankful for everyone I work with who has supported me in developing the program.”
Kate was nominated by Sally Aitken, Centre Manager at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre. “Kate is a patient, caring and empathetic person who is extremely passionate about the AL program at BASC and within the City of Greater Geelong Swim Sport and Leisure network. “Kate’s knowledge and commitment has been instrumental in the success of this program.” Kate was one of three City of Greater Geelong staff members to receive awards. Councillor Jock Irvine who holds the portfolio for Sport and Recreation
said he was very proud of each winner for being recognised in their specialty fields. “I’d like to congratulate each winner for their commitment in providing outstanding customer service to the Geelong community,” said Cr Irvine. “It’s fantastic to have such passionate staff working in Council’s Swim Sport and Leisure facilities that have gone on to get recognised for their hard work and dedication.” “We have such great leisure facilities in Greater Geelong and this is another reason to get active and visit a centre if you have never been.”
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Duck shooting over for another year
THE BEST news for nature and particularly ducks is that June 9 marked the end of the barbaric duck shooting season for the year. Ducks and other wetland birds can enjoy their habitat free of shotgun pellets for at least nine months. If anyone is interested in protesting against duck shooting, they can join the Facebook page or check out the web page for the Coalition Against Duck Shooting, at www. duck.org.au/. You can also check out the Facebook page for Barwon Anti Duck Shooting (BADS) at www.facebook.com/ groups/251630794915162/. The RSPCA states on its website that unfortunately, in Australia there are three states and one territory still allow duck hunting (Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria). This is despite the strong evidence of the extreme suffering involved. Every year, during the government-declared ‘open season’ many thousands of ducks are
Little eagle
shot over the wetlands of Australia in the name of sport. Some of these ducks are killed outright. Some will be wounded, brought down and killed on retrieval. Many others will be crippled or wounded and will slowly die within a few hours or days, suffering prolonged pain before they die. How cruel! The Bellarine Birdlife Group went on an outing on Sunday June 15 around the Bellarine Peninsula, and spotted an incredible 104 species of birds, including a
Whistling kite
sooty albatross. If you are interested in any outings organised by this group, you can check out the website at www.birdlife. org.au/locations/birdlifebellarine-peninsula. On June 15 I went to Simonds Stadium in Geelong to watch the Geelong vs St Kilda AFL match. For Geelong supporters it was a mighty impressive display. I was most captivated by the peregrine falcon I spotted on the top of one of the light towers. I was thinking to myself that there weren't many seagulls around, and then
I looked up and realised why! If you drive (or cycle) down Curlewis Rd, between the Bellarine Hwy and Portarlington Rd, you may be lucky, as I have been, to spot a few little eagles roosting on the electricity poles. It's difficult to differentiate between a little eagle and a whistling kite, especially if the little eagle is a lighter brown colour. The two little eagles I have seen in Curlewis Rd have been the darker brown form of the little eagle. The little eagles (unlike whistling kites) have 'booted' or
feathered legs all the way down to their talons. The little eagle also has a crest on the top of its head (as you can see in the photo). Both whistling kites and little eagles have an 'M' shaped under wing pattern when flying. However little eagles have striped tail feathers, whereas whistling kites have light brown tail feathers. I've included a photo of a whistling kite and little eagle for comparison. Both birds were photographed in Curlewis. Both birds are very beautiful! Jen Carr
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Gun Grubber sidelined
Continued from page 54. “We will assess after that with games against Barwon Heads (Round 14) and Geelong Amateur (round 15).” Gavin had been in sparkling touch earlier in the match where he kicked three goals and returned from a knee injury after he missed
Ocean Grove’s 179-point win against Newcomb in Round 10 on June 14. MEANWHILE Ocean Grove is likely to regain ex-Geelong AFL star Max Rooke for this week’s clash against second-placed Torquay on Saturday. Rooke is expected to be available for the next four senior games for
Ocean Grove. In other news, key forward Daniel Maloney is likely to resume through the Ocean Grove reserves grade this Saturday, after being sidelined with a hamstring injury since the Grubbers' clash against Barwon Heads in round six.
Jace Franken was in good form for the Cobras under 14s on Saturday.
Max Fairbrother for Cobras under 14s.
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Tennis players into the swing of things WE are seven weeks into the season now and teams are playing very well together. Some juniors have been challenged by playing in a higher section and they are thriving. In winter there are fewer players, and therefore a lesser range of sections from the association, with some children committed to football or other sports. A few of our teams are playing in higher sections, giving them great challenge and the experience of competing against stronger players. There is just one week to go before the school holiday break. Here are some important dates: Saturday June 28: last Saturday tennis for the term. Uniforms back in stock and for sale. Wednesday July 2 to Friday July 4: Tennis Fanatics School Holiday Tennis Clinic at OGTC – bookings through Julie or David. Saturday 5th July - No tennis - break for school holidays Saturday July 12: tennis recommences Monday July 14: tennis coaching recommences August: beginning phase of membership renewal and summer sign up begins. It is almost time to start thinking about whether you would like to play summer tennis. In August we will be renewing annual memberships and taking names for summer teams. Here are the results for Saturday June 7. Section 3 Mixed played at Moolap and won 2,194,30. Anna Williams and Zane Beazley won their singles and doubles this week. Emily Kehagias and Joel McMahon were just pipped 6-5 in their doubles. Section 4 Boys hosted Grovedale and lost 1,19 -5,35. Michael Maertzdorf won his singles and he and Rhiley
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Rhiley James with a strong backhand volley.
Michael Maertzdorf in action.
James just lost their doubles 5-6. Section 5 Girls Red travelled to All Saints Anglican and lost 6,360,19. Jade Murphy and Brooke Vigilante missed out 6-5 in their doubles. Section 5 Girls White hosted Torquay at our home courts and lost 1,22 - 5,31. Emma Riley won her singles and Hannah Attard just missed out losing 5-6. Section 7 Boys hosted Grovedale Yellow and won by just four games 3,23 - 3, 19. Ethan Franks filled in for this team and won his singles and doubles, as did Tom Soutar. Section 9 Boys played at Drysdale and lost 5,32 -1,15. Louis Beale won his singles. Section 12 Girls hosted Leopold in a close match, with a missing player and only lost 3, 21 -3, 27. Erica Crawford, Ruby D’Arcy and Saige Campbell all won their singles. Section 13 Boys travelled to Grovedale and won 0,8 - 6,36. Josh
White and the unfinished match score was 3.5, 27 - 2.5,13. Always difficult playing your own club but these girls did very well. From Red’s Liz Lowe, Brooke Vigilante and Jade Murphy won three and from White Emma Riley and Jaweria Shah won their sets. They are third on the ladder. Section 5 Girls White as above. Currently fourth on the ladder just behind the Red team. Section 7 Boys travelled to Drysdale but unfortunately could only pick up 11 games off this very strong side 6,36 -0,11. They are sixth on the ladder. Section 9 Boys hosted Highton and lost 0,14 - 6,36. Harry Copperwaite’s singles and doubles were close 4-6 each. They are eighth on the ladder. Section 12 Girls played at Grovedale and won 2,21 - 4, 33. Sophie Beale and Ruby D’Arcy won their singles and doubles. All sets were close on the day. Currently fourth on
Miller, Harry Mullen, Jack James and Thomas Grundell all won every set. Section 15 Boys played at Torquay and won 2,28 -4, 29. No stats were provided for this match. Section 16 Girls played at home against Grovedale and won in a very close match 3,25 -3,22. Kiana Harrison Roberts and Ruby Fry won all their sets on the day. And the results for Saturday June 14. Section 3 Mixed hosted Wandana Heights but the match was unfinished so was called a draw. They are second on the ladder. Section 4 Boys played at Surfside and lost in an unfinished, rain interrupted, match 3,29 -2,18. Emergency fillin player, Ethan Franks won his singles and then doubles with Michael Maertzdorf. Michael’s singles were 4-4 when rain ceased play. They are eighth on the ladder. Section 5 Girls Red played Ocean Grove
Sam Hines, Drew Honey, Daniel Townsend and Tommy Pukepuke.
the ladder. Section 13 Boys had a bye. This team remains top of the ladder. Section 15 Boys hosted Geelong Lawn Green in an unfinished match and lost 1.5,15 - 4.5,30. Daniel Townsend won his singles and Lochie Dwyer lost just 5-6. Currently second on the ladder. Section 16 Girls travelled to Centre Court and played a very strong side,. They lost 6,36 -0,6. This team is sixth on the ladder. In the Seniors Section 4 - 3rd on the ladder Section 5 - 8th on the ladder Section 6 - top of the ladder Section 7 - 2nd on the ladder Section 9 - 3rd on the ladder Section 11 - 5th on the ladder Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.
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Robyn stars up north
OCEAN GROVE’S Robyn Larkin has returned from a very successful National Deaf Lawn Bowls Championships held last week in Mareeba, Far North Queensland. Competing in all disciplines on offer at the Nationals Robyn arguably claimed the player of the tournament coming home with two gold medals in triples and fours while finishing equal third in singles and pairs. Robyn has also been selected to represent Australia in the World Deaf Bowls Championships which will be held in Belfast (Northern Ireland) next year and she was also named as Australian ladies team captain. WINNER: Robyn Larkin (pictured left and inset) starred at the National Deaf Lawn Bowls Championships in Queensland.
Flapper confident of impressive showing at Commonwealth Games FINAL selections of the Australian Commonwealth Games team were unveiled last week. Ocean Grove’s Matt Flapper has been selected to spearhead the Men’s Fours and also the Men’s Triples. Selected as skip for both events Flapper will be joined by South Australia’s Wayne Ruediger, who will lead, and Queensland’s 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Nathan Rice as second in the triples. Former Ballarat player and now Queenslander Brett Wilkie will lead for New South Wales star Aron Sherriff in the pairs. Sherriff will take on the role as Australia’s singles representative and Wilkie will join forces with Flapper’s triples to make up the Men’s Four. Following on from a successful Trans Tasman series against New Zealand in March the final make up of the men’s team did not alter that much after Australia’s efforts against the Kiwis. New South Wales has claimed three of the five positions available in the women’s team. Kelsey Cottrell will front up in the singles after a polished performance against world number one Jo Edwards in the Trans Tasman. Current
Matt Flapper says his preparation for the Commonwealth Games has been spot on.
world singles champion Karen Murphy will step into the second’s position for Cottrell along with Queensland's Australian captain Lynsey Clarke to make up the triple. Natasha Scott will team up with Victorian Carla Odgers in the Women’s Pairs while Scott and Odgers will both join Clarke and skip Murphy to take on the Women’s Fours. “With only four weeks until departure we have stepped up our training and preparation so we are
all fit and firing and ready to go once we hit the greens in Glasgow. Nine out of the ten players selected were lucky enough to experience Glasgow last year during the International 8 Nation series so we all have had a taste for it and know what to expect when we get off the plane," Flapper said. "Personally I have not played on a normal free-flowing green since the Australian Sides Championships in Tasmania late March.
Instead of the normal 14- 15-second greens we are used to this time of year, I have put in the hours at our training base in Melbourne on a beautiful free running lush 10-second track. We have had a couple of camps and will have one more before we all board the plane on the 11th. Between training, gym sessions and work it’s been a fairly hectic build up, but I know it will all be worth it because I will be in the best condition I can be for the start of the
games.” Joining the Australian contingent for the first time at Commonwealth Games level will be the Australian Disability Team. Australia has selected the triples combination of Ballarat’s Tim Slater who will lead, Queensland’s Tony Bonnell (2nd) and New South Wales' James Reynolds (skip). The Vision Impaired Mixed Pairs will be Queensland’s Joy Forster and Victoria’s Tony Scott.
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GOAL...
The ball goes into the back of the net as Surfside Waves defeat Bellarine Sharks 4-1.
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And the players celebrate.
Action from the Waves vs Sharks game.
Juniors learning as each week goes by Under 7 Blue vs Barwon SC Yellow The Surfside Waves under 7 Blue team continued their good form on Sunday at Torquay. We saw some really great team passing from Morgan and Mitchell, strong defence from Liam and Spencer and impressive finishing from Hamish and Fraser. The boys are putting great spirit and enthusiasm into each game and are enjoying those goal scoring moments. Under 7 Red vs Drysdale FC The Surfside Waves under 7 Red team continue to develop as a team. On the weekend in wet and slippery conditions, Finn and Lucas were steady in defence stopping many attacks from Drysdale then rebounding through the run of Harrison and Max through the midfield. The good work was regularly finished off by Jack up front. Special mention to Max who scored his first goal.
Action from the Waves under 7s.
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Friday-night lights victory Division 2 Surfside Waves 4 def Deakin Ducks 1 The first night game of the season on Friday night resulted in a very good win for Surfside Waves. The Waves dominated the early exchanges which ended up with a poor challenge in the box leading to a penalty. An impressive penalty by Ozay put the hosts in the lead. After a bad head clash, Troy McClelland was forced out of the game requiring stitches. The Waves made it 2-nil with a beautiful through-ball to Alex Ketchen finding the net before the half time whistle. With a hefty crowd watching on, the second half was a real battle with plenty of chances either way. The experience and home-ground advantage made the difference in the end with two more goals from Nick and Staffan Hargreaves before a consolation goal to Deakin. Played on a nice night, both teams gave their all in a very entertaining game. Goals: N. Hargreaves, S.
Hargreaves, A. Ketchen, C. Ozay Division 3 Surfside Waves 4 def Bellarine Sharks 1 On a fine but windy day, Surfside took on local rivals Bellarine Sharks. The Surfside team was stretched through suspension and illness but a fine free kick from John Black put the Waves 1-nil up. The pace of the Surfside wingers was causing the Sharks all sorts of trouble. The wind was not helping Bellarine and at 29 minutes, the Waves doubled their lead after Robbie Black played in brother John to make the score 2-nil going into half time. The second half saw the Waves have to deal with the windy conditions. They kept the ball on the ground and used their pace, and they were able to get the upper hand. A rare headed goal from Alex Ketchen made it 3-nil before Jack Ryan made it 4-nil. The away team got a consolation goal for their efforts in harsh conditions. The Waves deserved their second victory for the season with Nick
The Waves enjoyed a comfortable 4-1 victory under lights.
Stephanides man of the match. Goals: J. Black 2, A. Ketchen, J. Ryan Under 11 Girls Surfside Waves Storm 1 drew with Surfside Waves Hurricanes 1 The two Surfside Waves teams faced off in a much anticipated match. From the outset the Hurricanes pushed forward with Makayla creating space and opportunity for the speedy forward trio of
Action from the Waves-Ducks game.
A made scramble in the penalty box was saved by the goalkeeper.
Emmy, Piper and Zoe. The Storm defence was under siege – Bea, Libby and debutante Poppy repelling wave after wave of Hurricane attacks. Penny in goal was heroic as the Hurricane forwards unleashed shots full of venom and intent. Zoe expanded her repertoire with a sweetly timed header into the attack area and moments later cracked the defence with a well-executed
goal to make it 1-nil. Storm came to life – Jordan cleverly moving the ball forward to Sophia and Penny who blasted the Hurricane defence with powerful shots. After fine team play by Jordan and Poppy, it was the tireless Sophia, who sent the ball into the back of the net for a 1-all scoreline with 10 minutes to play. The Hurricanes regrouped with the determined Nyoka
influencing the game, running hard to each contest and creating space and opportunity for her forwards. Ella cracked a thunderbolt into the crossbar and another into the side post. Zara surged forward and unluckily shot wide as the Storm defence battled and Bayley in goal made several fearless saves. The final five minutes resulted in attack and
counterattack with both sides running themselves ragged and as time ran out, referee Dean could barely summon enough breath to coax the whistle to life. An epic match – congratulations to both teams on a tough, terrific contest played in miserable conditions and special mention to Poppy who made her debut. Under 14 Girls Surfside Waves 2 def Surfcoast Yellow 0 The under 14 girls travelled to Torquay to meet Surfcoast Yellow in cold and wet conditions on Saturday. The Waves started well and soon had Surfcoast under pressure. Grace slotted in a good shot from 15 metres out to give the Waves the lead at half-time. The second half saw much of the same with the Waves pushing forward continually. The Surfcoast defence was proving difficult to break through until Lucy calmly finished a good team move to make it 2-nil and secure the win. Goals: Grace Kottek, Lucy Scheache-Priestly
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Star spinner to coach wooden spooners
Wallabies appoint Gill to top leader role WALLINGTON Cricket Club has appointed Mick Gill as its new senior coach for the 2014/15 season. Gill, a former Ocean Grove top line A grade spin bowler, replaces outgoing Wallington coach Darren Cameron who has taken up a
leadership role with the Drysdale Cricket Club for the upcoming season. Gill heads to the Wallabies with a fantastic bowling pedigree after being Ocean Grove's A grade leading wickettaker during the 2012/13 season with 33 wickets at 13.82 in 11 matches.
now Wallaby
Grubber...
And Gill in his new Wallington colours.
Mick Gill during his time with Ocean Grove.
Victorious Grubbers from '94 to reunite V I C TO R I O U S members from Ocean Grove Football Club’s f irst ever senior premiership in 1994 will gather for a 20year reunion during the Grubbers’ BFL f ixture against Torquay this Saturday.
In attendance will be current Western Bulldogs AFL coach Brendan McCartney, who led the Grubbers to four consecutive premierships from 1994 to 1997. Organiser Christian Lister, a past Grubber
senior premiership player, said the entire playing list had been contacted from the 1994 senior premiership winning team (pictured left). “It is fantastic – including players plus off icials we have
contacted everyone and nearly everyone is coming, except one player who is away,” Lister told the Voice. The Grubbers defeated Portarlington by 60 points to claim their f irst piece of silverware in the
Bellarine Football League grand f inal in 1994. The reunion kicks off at 12.30pm. For more information contact Christian Lister on 0417-538 852 or at agent4eyes@gmail. com.
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Solid results for young Cobras
Under 14s Cobras vs Leopold
Under 14s
Under 10s
Under 10s
OGCC Under 10 White Round 10 v Torquay Boak Queenscliff Blue 14.7.91 def OGCC White 0.0.1 Despite some standout tough-as-nails defending from key players such as Ted Farrell, Zac Poynder and Issac Anderson, the Couta boys managed to slip through and take the win. A special mention must be made to Jakeb Connellan, Jack Newland and Baxter Stephenson they just didn't give up – in fact none of the Cobra boys did. They made their coaches proud. OGCC3 Under 14 Round 6 OGCC3 had a wellearned rest having the bye. Round 7 GWSP3 5.2.32 def OGCC3 4.1.25 Goals: H. Tregenza, K. Murphy, L. Styles, F. Drake Best: A. Bowers, L. Styles, H. Tregenza, F. Drake, N. Malone, L. Gibb A game where the Cobra boys were behind all day saw an extremely determined effort which Coach Wal was very proud of. With Noah Ansell and Kai Murphy making their under 14 debuts for the Cobras, the boys were determined to help make this game a special one. Kai was in the game with a great goal and Noah was everywhere all game. OGCC2 Under 14 Round 6 Bannockburn 3.4.22 drew with OGCC2 3.4.22 Goals: J. Powe, C. Ewart, M. Clark Best: R. Symonds, A. Benson, M. Stanic, W. Owen, W. Trevean, L. Under 10s Cobras vs Barwon Heads
Under 14s
Under 14s
Giblin After trailing at both half time and three-quarter time, Matt got his young charges going with great attack on the football against a much bigger outfit in Bannockburn. The coach could not have asked for much more with the Cobras getting back to level pegging by the final siren – what a great result for this young team. Round 7 OGCC2 3.11.29 def GWSP2 3.8.26 Goals: J. Lange, F. Long, J. Gillians Best: T. Ness, W. Trevean, H. Spence, F. Long, J. Powe, M. Pope With a few changes and almost a full list to choose from this week the OGCC2 team was almost at full strength this week and it showed on the scoreboard once the team began to gel after quarter time. Two great goals in the second quarter by Fletcher Long and Joshua Lange got the boys rolling with James Gillian's footy smarts getting another in the third quarter. Great rucking by Tom Ness supported by Jake Powe kept the midfield in the game and Harrison Spence’s superb reading of the play on the last line in defence held GWSP at bay. The strength shown by Will Trevean and Mitch Pope was evident in the last quarter as the GWSP tried to run over the top of the Cobras to no avail. OGCC1 Under 14 Round 6 Barwon Heads1 7.4.46 def OGCC1 3.5.23 Goals: N. Pearson, J. Hargreaves, L. Taylor
Best Players: L. Taylor, L. McVilly, N. Pearson, M. Sutton, C. McEvoy Strong efforts from leaders Logan, Lachlan Nat and Max kept the Cobras within striking distance until halfway through the last quarter where Barwon Heads drew away. Young Charlie McEvoy stood up once again in the backline with strong marking and good decision making for a first year player. Round 7 OGCC1 7.7.49 def Leopold 1 5.6.36 Goals: H. Goodier 2, L. Taylor, C. Pickett, N. Pearson, J. Franken, M. Fairbrother Best: H. Goodier, M. Sutton, C. Pickett, N. Pearson, L. Taylor, M. Taylor Due to the fact that the Cobras were able to keep Leopold goalless in both the first and third quarters, the Cobras then had the confidence to draw away thanks to wonderful aggression at the ball. Great long goals to Nat and Logan inspired young fellas Hamish Goodier and Connor Pickett to put some goals of their own on the board. Max Fairbrother thought he should join in too using his untapped pace to slot one through running off his flank. First year player Mitch Taylor was a pillar of strength deep in defence to help keep things steady throughout the entire game. Leopold came home hard in the last quarter but the older boys controlled the last half of the final quarter to ensure a victory went the way of the Cobras.
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Bye week sees Bears well placed
Action from the Bears' A reserve clash.
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WEEK eight for Wallington’s Bellarine Bears A grade side in the 2014 Geelong Baseball Association winter season was the scheduled bye, giving the Bears supporters a chance to take stock of how the team is travelling in the season so far. With the A grade side sitting at 5-3 they find themselves sitting third on the ladder in a good position heading into the second half of the season. Jonathan Lowe’s 0.563 batting average has him as one of the top hitters in the league for the season so far. The top 10 batting averages for the season so far also includes the Bears' own Wayne Visser (0.500) and Chris Barker (0.412). Pitcher Simon Murry continues to make life difficult for opposition hitters with an impressive 1.060 ERA. The A reserve Bellarine Bears made the journey to Ballarat to take on Alfredton for their week eight game. It was a tough day for pitchers Chris Dunn, Alex Hockey and Brad Hockey with the Bears going down 0-16.
The Bears steadied late in the game having given up the majority of the runs in the first few innings. Individual highlights included Matt Connell with some quality fielding and two hits in offence, along with Steve Osborne producing a double with the bat. The highlight of week 8 for the Bellarine Bears Baseball Club was a 5-0 win to the B Reserve side over Saints Red. With the bat Tim Meaden starred with four hits from as many plate appearances. The Bears' defence was able to keep the opposition scoreless, with plays like a last-minute lunge from second base Steph Stott to make an out in the second innings typical of the Bears' efforts during the game. Taking to the mound for the Bears was Danny Nichols who was able to go a complete game giving up just the two hits. Interested in finding out more about the Bellarine Bears Baseball Club? Pay them a visit online at www.bellarinebears.org. au.
Rally caps for youngsters A FUN program to help teach four- to eight-yearolds the basics of baseball was on show earlier this month at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre in Ocean Grove on Friday June 13. The program called ‘Rally Caps’, a Bellarine Bears Baseball Club initiative, is designed to introduce youngsters to the sport of baseball at an early age. Bellarine Bears Baseball Club committee member, David Crotty, said young locals from the Ocean Grove region, Portarlington and Leopold attended the one-hour session.
“We had kids spread around from the Bellarine Peninsula attend,” Crotty told the Voice. “The program is
designed for basic beginners and all their skill level is about the same. “At this stage we had more five- to six-yearolds come along.” Crotty said the Bellarine Bears had distributed flyers to local primary schools across the Bellarine Peninsula region encouraging young locals to attend. The Rally Caps program in its third year at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre in Ocean Grove is annual event put on by the Bellarine Bears Baseball Club.
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Reserves hold onto fifth spot OCEAN Grove held on to fifth place on the BFL reserves ladder after their tough nine-point win over third-placed Drysdale on Saturday. Final scores were Ocean Grove 7.16.58 to Drysdale
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7.7.49. The Grubbers reserves grade now have a 7-4 record after 11 rounds. Ocean Grove key tall Harrison Foott kicked three goals for the visitors.
Wins for Grubbers Grove holds
Round 11 Ocean Grove U16(1) v Geelong West St Peters Ocean Grove (1) 12.15.87 def Geelong West St Peters 4.2.26 OCEAN GROVE bounced back onto the winner's list with a comfortable 61 point win over Geelong West. After tasting defeat the previous week, the Grubbers were determined to get back on track and bounced out of the blocks kicking five first quarter goals. Flynn Kelly and Fletcher Sharrock each snagged two for the quarter and finished off the good work of a dominant midfield. Riley Maloney in particular was impressive with his work in the middle and teamed well with the Ironman, Nick Gibin. The Roosters battled hard to slow the game down and the second and third terms descended into a bit of a slog. Sharrock continued his purple patch, kicking another two goals in the second quarter before injuring himself in a ruck contest in the third term, while Kelly and Joe McDonald added goals in the third stanza to keep the game in the Grubbers' favour. It was one-way traffic in the final quarter, and it was only inaccuracy that prevented a total plucking of the Roosters. Byron Taylor controlled the midfield, while across half back Jake Le Maistre, Joe Smith and Riley Featherby were almost impenetrable, with Featherby even sneaking forward to jag a major. Goals: F. Sharrock 4, F. Kelly 3, H. Drake, J. McDonald, B. Taylor, B. Gist, R. Featherby Best: R. Maloney, N. Giblin, B. Taylor, J. Le Maistre, K. Ewart Round 11 Ocean Grove U16(2) v Bannockburn/St Albans Ocean Grove 11.12.78 def Bannockburn/St Albans 10.7.67 After a couple of hefty defeats, Ocean Grove went into this match claiming underdog status. Facing the ladder leading combined might of both Bannockburn and St Albans, a team that had pinched victory from the jaws of defeat in their previous clash with a goal after the siren, this had all the makings of a classic David v Goliath clash. The Grubbers were slow out of the blocks with the Tigers kicking the first three
goals, however slowly started to work themselves into the game. Some clever work up forward from Sam Beasley saw the home team trailing by only a goal at the first break. The second term was completely dominated by the disciplined and well drilled red-and-white machine. The engine room of ruckman Pistol Pete Attard, Zane Leist and Darcy Copeland completely dominated the midfield contests and continually pumped the ball down to their forwards. Beasley completed a fantastic first half to have four goals and Harry Dodds served up a nomination for goal of the year with a mighty goal from a tight angle in the forward pocket which set the crowd alight. Down back, the defenders did not give their opponents a sniff with Cody Richardson and Josh Hirt fearless with their attack on the ball. The Grubbers kicked 4.10 for the term to hold a 22-point lead. The Tigers were always going to come back and their third quarter showed why they are on top of the ladder. Outscoring the Grubbers, they reduced the margin to a kick at the final break. The Grubbers stood up to the challenge and delivered the metaphorical slingshot to the brow of the Goliath, outscoring the Tigers and extending their lead to 18 points before holding on. Goals: S. Beasley 4, R. Kohler 2, D. Copeland, H. Dodds, J. Bergmann, N. Taylor, C. O’Keefe Best: P. Attard, Z. Leist, D. Copeland, C. Richardson, D. Johnston, S. Beasley Round 9 Ocean Grove U16(1) v St Albans Ocean Grove (1) 11.7.73 defeated by St Albans 14.9.93 A top of the table clash against the St Albans Supersaints saw the Grubbers just fall short in a high quality game. Early goals to Brod Gist and Riley Featherby got the home team off to a good start, but these were quickly answered by the Saints who were certainly up for the contest. Debutante Reed Jordan slotted in at full back with a strong contested mark in his first contest, and Byron Taylor was winning plenty of the ball around the ground. Kyle Ewart took to his midfield role like a duck to water, while across half back Joe Smith and Jake Le
Maistre stood up well to the pressure being exerted by St Albans. The Grubbers went to the long break with a one point lead. The Supersaints upped the ante in the premiership quarter kicking four goals into the breeze and setting up a handy 13-point lead at the final break. The last quarter was a classic. St Albans extended its lead to 20 points and were looking to kick away, but the Grubbers kept coming and reduced the margin to seven points with only a few minutes left on the clock. The momentum swung the way of the Saints who kicked the last couple of goals for a deserved win. Goals: Byron Taylor 3, Kyle Ewart 2, Riley Featherby, Fletcher Sharrock, Peter Attard, Brod Gist, Jesse Caligiuri, Flynn Kelly Best: Kyle Ewart, Joe Smith, Byron Taylor, Jake Le Maistre, Riley Featherby Round 10 Ocean Grove U16(2) v Grovedale Ocean Grove (2) 3.3.21 defeated by Grovedale 11.17.83 A brave, committed effort by an undermanned Ocean Grove team resulted in a gallant defeat at the hands of the Grovedale Tigers. Starting the game with the bare minimum 18 players, the Grubbers kept pace with the Tigers in the first term, winning plenty of the ball around the ground and trailing only by five points at the first break. Someone must have walked under a ladder at quarter time, as the Grubbers piled up injury after injury. Despite the setbacks Ocean Grove were still in the game at half time, Grovedale only extending their lead by a goal. The injuries continued in the second half and Grovedale ran away with the game. With only 14 fit players on the field for most of the second half, the Grubbers stood tall and fought the game out. Craig Goodger was great in a new role at full back, while the senior players in Jack Priestley, Zane Leist and Darcy Copeland flew the flag for the red-and-whites. Goals: Jak Bergmann 2, Spencer Luppino Best: Craig Goodger, Jack Priestley, Darcy Copeland, Declan Bradley, Jack Tregenza, Zane Leist
out Leopold Round 6 Under 18(2) v Leopold Ocean Grove 12.12.84 def Leopold 5.9.39 The Colts’ number 2 side made it two wins in a row with a deserved win against Leopold in their division 4 clash on Saturday. This Grubbers’ side has been the victim of injuries, unavailability and player promotions to the number 1 side for most of the season and have had many different fill-in players passing through their ranks. They are finally getting a settled line up together and it showed in this game. They got off to a flying start on Saturday with a five goals to nil first quarter. Joel Main was still getting changed when the umpires took the field but he settled down quickly and got his team going with two handy goals in the first quarter. Leopold was sprung into action in the second quarter and got the first two six pointers. Joel Main stalled their challenge with The Grubbers’ only major for the term from a clever mark and cleverer snap. Leopold had the better of the quarter but their inaccurate return of 3.5 let the Grubbers off the hook. New boy Miles Henderson and the ever reliable Jake Taylor were responsible for some of the inaccuracy with their relentless pressure and attack on the ball and ensured their team held sway at half time. The third quarter was an arm wrestle. Wilkens got his second goal after a couple of posters and when Will Gant slugged one through, the Grubbers had done enough to win the quarter and take a handy four goal lead into the last. Leopold threw everything into the first five minutes of the last quarter to try to get back into the game but the young Grubbers withstood the challenge and soaked up the pressure. The boys then stepped it up a notch even though they played a man down for half the quarter after Tommy Beasley went off due to injury. Beasley had been battling for BOG honors til that time and his run and carry was the
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catalyst for many of Ocean Grove’s forward thrusts. In the end, the Grubbers ran out convincing winners with a four goal effort in the last quarter. Goals: Main 3, Wilkens 3, Peers 2, Gant 2, Taylor, Sutcliff Best: Henderson, Beasley, Main, McPhee, Taylor, Whitley Round 5 Under 18(1) v Grovedale Grovedale 7.5.47 defeated Ocean Grove 6.7.43 The Grubbers’ Colts division 1 side had control of this game at various stages but couldn’t quite finish off their opposition. The Grubbers led by two points at every break but Grovedale put the last goal on the scoreboard and had their noses in front when it counted. Rob Procter was thrown into the fray at the centre bounces and stoppages and put his bulk and strength to good use in conditions made to order for him. He blocked and bullocked and harassed which created room for fleet of foot teammates like Che Durran and Christian West to do their thing. Sam Pfeiffer doesn’t have the bulk of Procter or the silky skills of Durran but he has a never-say-die attitude which makes him commit to every contest and give his all for his team for four quarters. He was flattened a couple of times but kept coming back for more. The last quarter was a test of character and strength. When the going got tough, James Teague and Ben Potter put their hands up for their team. They were both involved in one foray forward in the final quarter which ultimately resulted in an Alec Hernan goal and a seven point lead to the Grubbers. It looked to be enough as goals were hard to come by but an injury delay robbed the Grubbers of momentum and Grovedale took its chances. Goals: West 2, Hernan, Dow, Habgood, Procter Best: B. Potter, S. Pfeiffer, C, Durran, J. Evans, J. Teague, R. Procter
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New young star on the rise
Ocean Grove under 18 footballers with Alice Davis.
Alice's helping hand SUNDAY mornings do not have to be lazy anymore when it comes to a community goodwill gesture in the garden, writes Mark Heenan. Ocean Grove Football Club scoreboard attendant Alice Davis got a nice surprise when the Grubber under 18 football team offered to lend a hand with her gardening chores this month. The long-time Ocean Grove Football Club volunteer, who has worked tirelessly with the scoreboard duties at the club since 1980, received some generous help from the junior Grubbers on Sunday morning June 15. Ocean Grove under 18 A coach Shane Bailey confirmed he had spoken with his players about helping out in the wider
community in the weeks prior to the club’s working gardening bee at Alice’s place. He said up to 20 under 18 players helped out with Alice’s gardening duties on the day. Jobs included mowing, cutting down the hedges, installing solar lights on the back verandah, and removing weeds from the gutters for more than one hour on the Sunday. “The under 18 boys got around to Alice’s house and got stuck into the work, they really got a kick out of it too,” Bailey told the Voice. “I was proud of the fellas and Alice (Davis) at the end gave me a bit of a hug and said 'thank you so much'. She was rapt.” Ocean Grove resident Alice,
who was pre-warned about the gardening visit the night before, said she was delighted with huge turnout from the players. “I did get a nice surprise because I only expected one or two players because I know what it's like on clean up day before the season as no one fronts up,” Alice recalled. “The whole team turned up. As they hit the gate it is like ‘Alice’ what can we do? “I ran out of tools and I ran out of shovels and I ran out of hedge cutters. “Even a couple of the dads turned up and they did jobs for me as well. “The harmony and cooperation – everything was absolutely gorgeous and they are a lovely bunch of fellas.”
Anglers' big haul OCEAN GROVE Angling Club ventured to Portland for the annual tuna f ishing trip onboard the Adamas. After streaming out for an hour and 20 minutes, they set the spread of skirted and deepdiving lures and within 10 minutes caught a jellybean albacore, which broke the ice. Then it started with all six members catching a southern blue f in tuna, all around the 15kg to 20kg mark. By mid-morning they had nine tuna onboard, but the skipper saw a school just below the boat on the sounder and started to drop a knife jig and it was on. The crew all persisted with the knife jigs and another four albacore found their way onboard, all around 15kg to 20kg. By lunchtime the anglers had enough f ish and proceeded to 150m depth to try some bottom bouncing. In the end, a good day was had by all with the bonus of a great catch hauled in.
Peter Mofat with an albacore.
Stuart Campbell with an albacore.
Ken Wilkens with an albacore.
STAR of the Sea Primary School Ocean Grove has a new exciting star runner on the rise. His name is Xavier Eales and the grade four student can’t wait to compete at the School Sport Victoria State Cross Country 9-10 yearold 2km boys event on Thursday July 17. The bubbly 10-year-old qualified for the Victorian State Cross Country finals after his amazing fourth-placed finish out of 62 competitors at State Western Region qualifying event at Brimbank Park in Melbourne on Thursday June 12. He finished in a time of 8:01 at the 2km event at Brimbank Park. Xavier, who claimed victory at the opening round event at his school and then finished first at the wider Geelong region event, attributed his success after stepping up his training routine. “I really wanted to go better than my (performance) last year, so I have been doing some training,”
Xavier Eales shows his running style.
Xavier said. “One of my dad’s friends is a marathon runner and he gave me some ideas to get my time faster.” Star of the Sea acting sports coordinator, Brendan Casey, said his fellow teachers and peers were immensely proud of Xavier’s recent running achievements. “It was very
impressive, he was not expecting to achieve the results and neither was the school,” Casey said. “It was very impressive the whole effort he put in.” For now, young Xavier, an Ocean Grove local, is hoping to break the elusive eight-minute barrier at next month’s State Cross Country 2km finals.
Outside of running, Xavier is a keen long jumper and also enjoys playing basketball, football and tennis. Star of the Sea Ocean Grove has had recent history of producing quality cross country athletes in previous years after the success of Ocean Grove sister act Heidi and Corrin Demeo.
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grove netball
61-goal massacre for A grade Wet, but successful, day for Ocean Grove netballers
OCEAN GROVE had a waterlogged day against Newcomb on Saturday June 14 with all teams back on the winner's list and hopefully looking forward to continuing this trend for the tough weeks ahead. A grade was back on track, winning by 61 goals. A grade – Ocean Grove 76 vs Newcomb 15 Best: C. Parker, L. Bell, A. Durling Ocean Grove put its foot down early in this game with winners all over the court. Candice Parker played her usual 'never give up' defence together with Laura Bell setting up 39 Grove goals and Alison Durling gave plenty of goal assists before swinging into the circle herself. B grade – Ocean Grove 63 vs Newcomb 15 Best: V. Rischitelli, M. Goodger, B. Fankhauser B grade had an attacking lineup change this week with Vanessa Rischitelli changing ends and putting up 34 goals for her goaling debut. Maddy Goodger was also scoring freely with Bree Fankhauser in control on
the wing. C grade – Ocean Grove 47 vs Newcomb 13 Best: J. Gorfine, E. Bolton, K. Collett C grade steadied and poured on the goals for their win with Jess Gorfine on the wing feeding cleverly into Eden Bolton and Kylie Collett standing firm in defence D grade – Ocean Grove 47 vs Newcomb 3 Best: A. Walker, K. Burden, K. Mason D grade came out firing and looking to keep their finals hopes alive, thanks to Ashleigh Walker and Kate Mason in attack with Kirrily Burden getting her hand onto every ball. 11U-1 – Ocean Grove had a soggy start to the day but the girls were very pleased with their efforts. 13U-1 – Ocean Grove 48 vs Newcomb 1 Best: K. Hart, G. Bell, M. Crothers 13U-2 – Ocean Grove 39 vs Newcomb 1 Best: G. Asquith, J. Smith, M. Mills 15U-1 – Ocean Grove 38 vs Newcomb 11 Best: E. Moroney, A. Badrock, I. Hackett
17U-2 – Ocean Grove 24 vs Newcomb 13 Best: M. Moroney, O. Duhamel, E. Prendergast 19U – Ocean Grove 39 vs Newcomb 16 Best: B. Wemyss, J. Anderson, I. Wilkens Kardinia Park 10 and 13 June 11U-2 – Ocean Grove girls are enjoying their games on a Tuesday night. 13U-3 – Ocean Grove 9 vs St Marys 19 Best: H. Steele, K. Fausett, M. Friee 13U-4 – Ocean Grove 9 vs St Marys 22 Best: J. Wilding, M. Gannon, T. Jeffrey 13U-5 – Ocean Grove 0 vs St Marys 25 Best: A. Robilliard, L. Foster, M. Stapleton 15U-3 – Ocean Grove 25 vs Grovedale 27 Best: A. Gannon, M. Winter, S. Bastiaan 15U-4 – Ocean Grove 9 vs Grovedale 9 Best: O. Hart, E. Simpson, E. Quinn All Abilities – Ocean Grove 9 vs St Josephs 11 The team is starting to put some great plays into place.
Vixens star goes local MELBOURNE Vixens rising star Kate Moloney heads to Ocean Grove next week as part of a series of school holiday netball clinics in regional Victoria in July. In conjunction with Netball Victoria and the Melbourne Vixens, Moloney will conduct a netball clinic at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre in Ocean Grove on Tuesday July 1. There is a two hour clinic for participants aged 11 to 15 which will start at 11.15am. The 21-year-old, who is the starting wing-defence for the Vixens, will visit other regional South West Victorian locations including Camperdown, Warrnambool and Hamilton during the July school holidays. “We’re going on a four-day road show with Netball Victoria from July 1 to July 4,” Moloney told the Voice. “We are visiting netball clubs and schools and just to share some of our knowledge with all the kids out there.” Participants aged
STAR: Melbourne Vixens young gun Kate Moloney. Picture: GRANT REEBY
between five and 10 are invited to attend the one hour clinic which will
start at 10am. At $40, the clinic is great value, to register go to
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Ocean Grove's A grade netball side enjoyed a 15-goal win against Drysdale on Saturday.
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Senior sides dominate OCEAN GROVE has stayed on the winner's list with all seniors clocking up wins against Drysdale. A Grade was in charge early and ready for action coming away with a 15goal win. With some tough matches coming up against Torquay and Portarlington, Grove will need to bring its A game every week. A grade – Ocean Grove 41 vs Drysdale 26 Best: C. Parker, L. Bell, K. Boswell Ocean Grove started quickly against the young Drysdale side and took control thanks to Candice Parker in defence mode limiting the 'Dale scoring. Laura Bell was also instrumental in the circle with Krystal Boswell leaping on the wing. B grade – Ocean Grove 27 vs Drysdale 25 Best: T. Sinnott, L. Hood, B. Fankhauser B grade had a close encounter. Tahlia Sinnott played some clever netball through the centre court despite the wet court with Lucy Hood and Bree Fankhauser standing firm in defence. C grade – Ocean Grove 29 vs Drysdale 16 Best: K. Carroll, S. Degenaro, E. Bolton C grade played a physical game with plenty of controlled strategic play. Kim Carroll held strong in the ring providing plenty of momentum for the girls along with Eden
Bolton. Sarah Degenaro down at the defence end was outstanding with the team training drills completed through the week paying off on court. D grade – Ocean Grove 37 vs Drysdale 19 Best: E. Moran, A. Gibbs, R. Mayor D grade put in a fabulous effort against Drysdale pulling out all stops with their effective play. Emma Moran showed tremendous courage through her intercepts that were quickly converted by Amy Gibbs. Rachael Mayor also demonstrated her usual style of handy play. 13U-1 – Ocean Grove 18 vs Drysdale 18 Best: B. Abel, E. Campbell, G. Bell 13U-2 – Ocean Grove 28 vs Drysdale 12 Best: E. Winter, M. Dodds, M. New 15U-1 – Ocean Grove 35 vs Drysdale 14 Best: T. Payne, E. Moroney, A. Badrock 15U-2 - Ocean Grove 44 vs Drysdale 6 Best: M. Giblin, P. Humphries, E. Walker 17U-1 - Ocean Grove 20 vs Drysdale 30 Best: M. Badrock, C. Praud, A. Gunn 17U-2 – Ocean Grove 33 vs Drysdale 10 Best: S. Duckett, J. Fendyk, M. Moroney 19U – Ocean Grove 32 vs Drysdale 22 Best: A. Gibbs, I. Wilkens, D. Neal
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OCEAN GROVE's reserves side had a good win against Drysdale on Saturday. The Grubbers had nine more scoring shots than their opposition and won by nine points. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
Freeman leads the way with a nine-goal haul MARK HEENAN
A NINE-goal haul from electrifying forward Daniel Freeman helped Ocean Grove cruise to a massive 179-point win against Newcomb on Saturday June 14. The win at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve meant the Grubbers consolidated second position on the BFL ladder with a 8-2 record ahead of third placed Torquay (7-3). Ocean Grove had 15 individual goalkickers in its biggest win of 2014 against the bottom-placed Newcomb Power, which is yet to win a game.
Freeman, 23, took his tally to 25 goals from nine senior matches in 2014, said he was gaining confidence in front of goal as fellow small forward Travis Gavin missed the game with a knee injury. “The last couple of weeks I had been a bit down on my goal kicking and it was just handy to get a bag (of goals) away,” Freeman told the Voice. “I have done a full preseason this year and I hadn’t done one previously since I have been at Ocean Grove, and that really helped.” Ocean Grove coach Shane Jack, who kicked five goals in the Grubbers’
SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 34.18.222 def NEWCOMB 5.13.43 Goals D. Freeman 9, S. Britt 3, J. McTaggart 3, K. Williams 3, A. Bottomley 3, M. Kellett 2, A. Higgins 2, R. O'Callaghan 2, B. Poulter, P. Maloney, L. Rock, S. Elford, C. Walter, L. Sinnott, J. Rawlings Best D. Freeman, B. Poulter, L. Rock, L. Sinnott, P. Maloney, S. Britt
reserves 182-point win against Newcomb, praised the work of his forwards after the match. Sean Britt, James McTaggart, Kelly Williams and Alex Bottomley all kicked three goals, while Andy Higgins and Rowan O’Callaghan booted two. “We had a lot of good contributors again and thought some of the young kids and Freeman were good,” Jack said. The Grubbers went into the match without ruckman Tom Lundberg and key position player Mark Laidler, who kicked four goals against Anglesea a week earlier. Jack praised ruckman Brandon Poulter’s contribution in the absence of Lundberg. “I thought Poulter was really good in the ruck, he gives us a big target and he battled hard,” Jack said. After leading by 93 points at half time, the Grubbers piled on 19 goals in the second half which included an 11-goal third quarter blitz. To Newcomb’s credit it had 14 shots at goal in the final term and kicked four goals with the aid of a breeze at the northern end.
Quick time out with Daniel Freeman Favourite drink? chocolate milkshake Favourite food? homemade lasagne Favourite holiday destination? Perth Occupation? glazier Biggest inspiration on football career? my dad AFL team supported? Hawthorn Most goals in a match? 10 for the Ocean Grove reserves against Newcomb in round 8, 2012 Funniest teammate? Kelly Williams If you were stuck on a deserted island what three items would you like to bring? matches to light a fire, my phone and a raft flotation device
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Ocean Grove tasted victory against Drysdale on Saturday. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
Ruthless Grubbers MARK HEENAN
THE Grubbers face a huge test when they meet inform BFL finals challenger Torquay at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve this Saturday. Third-placed Torquay is on a roll and has won its last four consecutive matches by an average margin of more than 143 points with big wins against Newcomb, Drysdale, Modewarre and Portarlington. Last Saturday, Ocean Grove consolidated second place with a 9-2 record following a comprehensive 51-point victory against Drysdale at Drysdale Recreation Reserve on June 21. Ocean Grove coach, Shane Jack, conceded his players will have to be on their game against the red hot Tigers, and said Torquay’s forwards posed its biggest danger. Earlier this season, Ocean Grove claimed arguably their most polished victory of 2014 to defeat Torquay by 27 points under the lights of Spring Creek Reserve on April 26. “They are really good at contested footy, we matched them when we played them under lights,” he said. “Obviously, if you get it down to their (Torquay’s) forward line with Baker, Johnson and Zantuck and they are dangerous.
SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 14.12.96 def DRYSDALE 6.9.45 GOALS: T. Gavin 3, A. Higgins 2, K. Williams 2, D. Freeman , S. Britt , A. O'Callaghan, C. Walter, S. Jack, J. McTaggart, S. Fairway BEST: K. Williams, A. Higgins, M. Laidler, J. McTaggart, C. Walter, S. Britt SHOT FOR GOAL: Travis Gavin has a shot for goal before injuring his shoulder. The gun forward will miss three to six weeks. See story page 54.
“It is going to be another big challenge and the boys have stepped up to each challenge, each and every week ,the boys can’t wait to play Torquay.”
MEANWHILE Jack praised the work of the Grubber defence who kept the home side to only six goals of the match in Ocean Grove’s first victory against the
Hawks at Drysdale since 2012. “To be honest our backs have been pretty good all year, they work hard, it is probably the same six or seven players,” Jack said. “They have a really good bond down there now – they are real good group.” Ocean Grove’s reliable defence led by Sam Rankin, Mark Laidler, Kaiden Long and Patrick Maloney all played serviceable games down back. The Grubbers jumped the home town Hawks from the first bounce in the opening term. Undisciplined play from Drysdale resulted in multiple goals for Ocean Grove in the first quarter as the visitors held a handy 25-point buffer at the first break. Drysdale coach, John Fitzgerald, said while his team was under strength with up to 10 players unavailable through injury, their lack of discipline was evident against the top sides. The Hawks went into the game without experienced leaders Brent Taylor, Mitch Scott, key ruck Daniel Gage and BFL interleague representative Steve Bensted, who all missed through injury. “We were really ill disciplined in both first quarters against Ocean Grove (and Queenscliff in round 10),” Fitzgerald said.
“We had two goals from 50 metre penalties and you want to be fired up, but you can’t be stupid, and we were stupid.” Fitzgerald said a lack of firepower up forward had been a massive concern after the Hawks had only registered six and seven goals against Ocean Grove and Queenscliff. “It is absolutely an issue, we are struggling to score, it is not (all about) because we are missing forwards,” Fitzgerald said. “It is our midfield spending more time in the midfield and not being forward enough so we are not getting enough goal return out of general play.” The Grubbers kept the home side goalless in the second quarter and always looked in control with a 46-point lead at the main break. The Hawks, though, outscored the Grubbers three goals to two majors in the final term, but in the end Ocean Grove went on to record a 51-point win. For the Grubbers, Travis Gavin kicked three goals and left the ground during the second quarter with a shoulder injury, while star midfielders Kelly Williams and Andy Higgins both kicked two goals apiece. The Grubbers senior match against Torquay starts at 2.10pm this Saturday at Ocean Grove.
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Star injured MARK HEENAN
No escape as Grubbers clip Hawks' wings Ocean Grove inflicted a 51-point win over Drysdale on Saturday to stay in the BFL top three. Full story page 53. Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY
DYNAMITE Grubber forward Travis Gavin faces an extended stint on the sidelines after he sustained a shoulder injury during Ocean Grove’s 51-point win over Drysdale on Saturday. Gavin was taken from the ground during the second quarter and went to hospital to get an x-ray on a Grade 3 AC joint injury in his left shoulder on June 21. Gavin remains Ocean Grove’s leading goal kicker this season and has averaged more than four goals a game with 37 majors in nine matches. Ocean Grove coach Shane Jack said his star livewire forward could miss anywhere between three to six weeks of football. “Yeah it will be a bit of a loss,” Jack told the Voice on Saturday. “He (Gavin) has been in good form, he started well again against Drysdale. “Obviously he will miss Torquay (this Saturday) and Portarlington (Round 13) and then we have got the league bye and that will be three weeks. Continued page 36.
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