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Liberal bypass pledge
Luke Smith from Clifton Springs lets fly with a Sherrin at the Potato Shed family day.
DRYSDALE will get a $106 million bypass if the Coalition retains government in next month’s state election, Premier Denis Napthine announced last week. The 5.9km two-lane bypass will extend from Jetty Road to north of Whitcombes Road, including an intersection at Murradoc Road. “There is overwhelming support from the local
community to get trucks out of the town, and that’s exactly what this bypass will do,” said the Premier. “More than 22,000 vehicles a day travel on the Geelong-Portarlington Road and High Street. The truck traffic in particular is frustrating for families, businesses, visitors, commuters and recreational cyclists. Continued page 3.
SHED'S A CROWD PLEASER THE Potato Shed Family Fun Day pulled in more than 7000 people last weekend. The free event, which is a celebration of family and community life, featured music, face painting, sports activities, a bungee run, circus antics and dance workshops. Cr
Jan Farrell, Chair of the Potato Shed’s Committee of Management said: “It was such an amazing community day and the event just gets bigger every year. But there is a challenge – the Potato Shed is urgently in need of funds for expansion
or days such as this could be under threat – we are so pleased at all of the overwhelmingly positive comments we receive about Family Fun Day and all of the other community activity at the venue, but the fact of the matter is, as our population expands,
there is simply not enough room at the Potato Shed to accommodate everyone.” Cr Farrell’s comments coincide with the Shed’s Full House expansion campaign, asking community members to sign a petition to encourage local state members and
candidates to commit to the venue’s expansion. In 2010, Potato Shed attendance was 90,000 visits while in 2013 it was 118,000. The Full House campaign runs until November 28. Community members can sign the petition: www. geelongaustralia.com.
Proposed Bypass Alignment
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Voice Drysdale & Clifton Springs News Vegie heaven
Nadine and Simon Kuc from Baie Wines get ready for Toast to the Coast.
WANT to grow your own vegies but aren't sure how to get started? SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre has started a beginners course on how to set up a raised bed vegie garden from scratch. On Saturday November 8 the class will be looking at what to grow, and then following classes will look at what to feed the vegies and protecting your crops. The classes run from 9.30am to 11am. To enrol email office@springdale.org.au or phone 5253 1960.
Walk for fitness
Toast to the coast SOME of the world’s best wineries are right on Drysdale and Clifton Springs’ doorstep and next weekend’s Toast to the Coast is a chance to discover them all. On Saturday November 1 and Sunday November 2 a total of 28 wineries in the Geelong region will open their cellar doors for a tasting of the best local wine and gourmet food. Of those, 11 are on the Bellarine. Curlewis vineyard Baie Wines has been producing high end grapes for some 20 years but only started producing their own label eight years ago, opening to the public for the first time at last year’s Toast to the Coast.
Since then it has offered by appointment cellar door. It also came to prominence as it was chosen as the wedding venue for Geelong Brownlow medallist Jimmy Bartel. Baie Wines, off McDermott Road, is run by the Kuc family and the wine business is run by Simon and Nadine Kuc. They have a massive covered tasting shed that will be open on the day and they will feature a range of local foods to try with the wines as well as music from cover band Trojan and a ‘magic bar’. City of Greater Geelong Mayor Darryn Lyons said he was looking forward to
people experiencing the region’s wine. “As mayor I am so proud of Greater Geelong’s tourism appeal. We have amazing wineries with breathtaking views and award winning restaurants,” said Mr Lyons. “Toast to the Coast invites everyone in to experience Geelong’s wine region which is a fantastic way to taste the very best local wine while enjoying great music.” “I’m a huge believer in our local tourism potential and believe we can be bigger than anywhere in the world as we have the most magnificent beaches, beautiful wineries and top dining options.”
A shuttle bus service will be available for event patrons at an additional cost departing from the Geelong Train Station and travelling to the Bellarine, the Moorabool Valley and the Surf Coast. Sally Vickers, Executive Officer of the Geelong Winegrowers Association, said “The Toast to the Coast weekend is definitely a time to be proud of the Geelong region and all that it encompasses. It is a chance to explore the region, sample the beautiful local wines and produce and enjoy what Geelong as a destination has to offer.” To purchase tickets visit www.winegeelong.com.au.
Cycle shop doors open
THE Pedal Shed opened its doors officially on Sunday morning, with Keith Fagg doing the honours. Erik Vosloo of the Pedal Shed and Luke Lethbridge of Freedom Personal Training have collaborated together to offer healthy living through personal training, nutrition advice and cycling. They are passionate about building a healthier community. Erik Vosloo, Keith Fagg and Luke Lethbridge.
DRYSDALE Walking Fit Club meets every Thursday morning at 10am. The goal is to improve community health in the town and surrounding areas through fitness, nutrition, education and gratitude. Come along and enjoy a free workout and a nutritious shake and fat burning tea. The workout is suited to everyone, work at your own level. Meet at Drysdale Football Club and bring water.
Bypass pledge From front page. “Building this bypass will improve local amenity, support 170 jobs and boost economic activity in the Bellarine and Greater Geelong area." Minister for Roads Terry Mulder said planning works for the bypass are advanced. “Today’s announcement follows the $500,000 allocated to the Drysdale Bypass road network planning study in the 2014-15 state budget,” Mr Mulder said “We’ve identified that the bypass will divert around 50% of traffic away from Geelong-Portarlington Road and High Street.” Liberal candidate for Bellarine Ron Nelson described the announcement as fabulous news. “Hundreds of people from Drysdale, Clifton Springs, Indented Head and the broader Bellarine Peninsula have said loud and clear, in the recent survey, that they want this bypass built,” he said. Construction will commence in late 2016.
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Lions hold men's health seminar CLIFTON Springs Lions club held a men's health seminar earlier this month titled 'Men are from Mars'. The seminar was introduced by Trevor Hirth who is the Lions District Chair, Male Health. The seminar was attended by about 30 people and speakers included Peter Kelly,
Andrew Scott, Bruce Ward and Tony McManus who covered topics including men's health both physical and mental, Men's Shed fellowship and a Beyond Blue presentation. The speakers were interesting and the show bags given out were also full of relevant information.
Tony McManus from Beyond Blue makes his presentation at the seminar.
Students benefit from mentoring THE culmination of another four year 11 students being mentored by local artist Jill Shalless came to fruition earlier this month. To acknowledge the work of the students and thank the sponsors of the program the Rotary Club of Drysdale produced a celebratory dinner. The night went well with 42 people enjoying the opportunity to see the work of the students
Aaron Ford from Bellarine Secondary College, Mitchell Allen from
Newcomb Secondary College, Jack Grayson from Christian College
and Courtney O'Reilly from Geelong High School. For the last four years an opportunity has been given to one art student from each of four local high schools to enjoy learning many new skills in many different mediums, often in areas they have never experienced before. “Working with the different mediums but mainly how the Program has increased my
Council will be pro-active in seeking discussions and getting the project underway as soon as possible. Bellarine Rail Trail Upgrading works on the Bellarine Rail Trail are just being completed between Jetty Rd and High St. This work is being done in a project funded by council with grants from the state government. Sealing works on nearly 400m of the trail will bring enormous benefits to
cyclists and walkers. As part of the works, pedestrian lights have been installed on the trail at Jetty Road. Cyclists and walkers using the increasingly popular trail can push the button, stop the traffic and safely cross busy Jetty Road. This project was State government funded at a cost of around $250,000. Council has project managed the works. Community grants Applications are invited for the 2014-15 Councillor
Community Grants Program. The grants are designed to assist groups with the purchase of capital items or activities to promote events and to increase community participation. The details for eligibility for a grant and an on-line application form are located on www.geelongaustralia. com.au Bellarine Woodworkers I’m pleased to advise that the Bellarine Woodworkers, based in the Drysdale
Jill Shalless, Aaron Ford, Mitchell Allen, Lisa Neville, Jack Grayson and Courtney O'Rielly.
From Council – Rod Macdonald
Sporting precinct Further to previous advice back in September, I’m pleased to advise that both major parties have now made a commitment to fund stage 1 of this project. This is terrific news for the local community. In particular, the Drysdale Soccer Club which has been without a local home. The timing for a start on the project will be subject to the budget decisions of the new state government, to be elected in November.
music/live events
• Potato Shed, Drysdale - October 31, Spud
Club open mic - November 1, Halloween Fest
• Springdale Community Centre Hall - Making waves music/poetry arvo every third Sun of every month 2pm5.30pm
markets & fairs
• Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm Saturday-Sunday 9am-3pm
food/wine
• Jack Rabbit Vineyard - Guided wine tastings and lunch available seven days, with dinner Friday and Saturday Ph: 5251 2233 • Curlewis Winery
- Cellar Door is by appointment only. Ph: 5250 4567 • Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 5253 3180 • Clifton Springs Golf Club - Friday night f raffle. - Courtesy bus operates on Friday and Saturday Nights from 5pm to 11pm. The vehicle covers the areas of the Bellarine
Peninsula including Clifton Springs / Drysdale, Leopold, Ocean Grove and Portarlington. To book ring 5251 3391
get active
• Drysdale health Group 27-29 High Street - Strength training for over 50s program. Wednesday 5pm or 6.15. Ph: 5251 2958 • Drysdale Community Health Centre 21 Palmeston Street
confidence in my abilities and myself,” Courtney said. These current students will exhibit some of their works at next year's Rotary Club of Drysdale Annual Rotary Easter Art Show. In a program sponsored by the Rotary Club of Drysdale another four students will be selected from submitted works at the Art Show which will be judged and the cycle continues.
Railway Station precinct, has been successful in obtaining a Councillor Community Grant. The funds will assist with a project to expand their workshop and provide additional storage space. Congratulations to president Charlie and team. Rod Macdonald Councillor for Cheetham Ward City of Greater Geelong email: Rmacdonald@ geelongcity.vic.gov.au phone: 0458-509 994
- Weight resistance training. Ph: 5251 2291
reading & writing
• Drysdale Library 1820 Hancock Street -Tuesday and Thursday 10.30am Preschool Story Time -Wednesday 11.30am Baby Time- Nursery Verses
family fun
• The Bellarine Railway - Steam and diesel
train trips departing from Queenscliff and Drysdale Stations.
What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ocean grovevoice.com
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New assistant confident
MARK HEENAN
NEW Drysdale Football Club playing assistant coach Steve Brown is conf ident the Hawks can return to the top in the Bellarine Football League in 2015. Earlier this month Brown, 31, took on a playing assistant coaching role to work alongside Drysdale senior coach John Fitzgerald. Brown struck up a good player-work relationship with Fitzgerald, when the master coach led Bell Park to a Geelong Football League premiership in 2011. Drysdale, which missed the 2014 f inals for only the second time in eight seasons, reached the 2013 BFL grand f inal but lost to Queenscliff in the decider. Brown, who played in four grand f inals with Bell Park from 2006 to 2013 and joined the Hawks halfway through last season, said Drysdale is more
Steve Brown
Favourite food ice cream Any superstitions before the game? None. I am pretty much the least superstitious person you have met, I have no set routine. Favourite AFL player growing up James Hird AFL team supported Essendon Favourite football memory Winning the GFL grand final with Bell Park in 2011 and that’s the only grand final I have been part of. It was an amazing day. Favourite holiday destination The South Island of New Zealand Current occupation teacher
than capable of mixing with the elite BFL clubs in 2015. Brown played 10 senior games at Drysdale in 2014. “It was very disappointing (in 2014) to get knocked out in the last round (in round 18) against Barwon Heads and not make f inals,” Brown told the Voice. “I would not have signed up (at Drysdale) and I would not be sitting here if I did not think we could make
f inals in 2015. “I am very conf ident we will be in a much better place, a lot of the young players who polled well in our best and fairest in 2014 will only get better – they are not in their prime yet, I think we are in a good position going forward.” The former Old Trinity Victorian Amateur Football Association player said he was impressed with the depth of young talent at Drysdale.
“When I was approached about this role I was more than happy to take it on knowing we have got a lot of young players out there willing to learn,” said Brown, who lives in Geelong. “One of the things I loved about Drysdale when I entered the club was the amount of young players that were willing to listen.” Drysdale has lost some star power during this off-season after the departure of experienced duo Reece Holwell and veteran Brent Taylor. Holwell and Taylor have been appointed as co-coaches with Geelong and District club East Geelong. M E A N W H I L E Fitzgerald, who has led Drysdale for the past two seasons, has indicated that 2015 will be his f inal season as senior coach at Drysdale. The Hawks are expected to commence pre-season training on Monday November 17.
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Sports week a hit at school SAINT Ignatius College Drysdale students took part in a week-long series of sports programs last week. The sports program commenced on Monday October 20 with year 7 and 8 students participating in a range of ball and water sports including volleyball, cricket, tennis, softball and waterpolo. Students also took part in other sports including basketball, triathlon,
golf and swimming. Sports activities took place on-site at the Drysdale campus and across the wider Geelong region with the week-long program finishing on Friday October 24. Year 10 Saint Ignatius College students were involved in a four-week surfing program last week at Ocean Grove main beach. The program finishes on November 6.
Hawks in box seat MARK HEENAN
NEW Drysdale recruit Darren Cameron has put the B grade Hawks in a strong position on day one of their twoday game against Ocean Grove. The former Wallington coach who crossed to the Hawks this season compiled a well made 71 in Drysdale’s score of 8/226 from 75 overs at Ocean Grove. Cameron, 46, has been a standout after three rounds in Drysdale’s B grade. He made 55 on debut against Jan Juc in round one and claimed 5/39 against Queenscliff in round two. At 3/16, the visitors looked shaky before Cameron, who batted at No 3, and Brendan Arnott (28) shared in a 63-run fourth-wicket stand to rescue the Hawks. Cameron said a ‘good friendship’ with Arnott was a key behind his side’s revival with the bat. “Brendan Arnott and I put on over a hundred (partnership) when we batted together in the first game in the onedayer against Jan Juc,” Cameron said. “We have a good relationship, we have a laugh and we have to pull each other's heads in if we play a silly shot. “We sort of
counterpunched a little bit, they (Ocean Grove) were all over us – in the space of five or six overs we put on 40 runs by hitting the bad ball and nudging it around.” The Hawks also had some fine contributions from Ryan Jull (28 not out), Joel Ford (28) and Matt Gordon (31 not out) M E A N W H I L E Drysdale’s Robert Malcolm hit an impressive 104 in the Hawks’ total of 195 against St Leonards in their C grade two-day game at St Thomas Catholic Primary School. The visitors, who are chasing 196 for victory, bowled out Drysdale in 56.4 overs. Malcolm shared in a 84run fourth-wicket stand with Jason Bourke (56) to help the home side post a competitive score. IN D grade, Drysdale won by 60 runs in their round three one-day match against St Leonards at Len Trewin Reserve. The Hawks, who batted first, were bowled out for 158 in 39.1 overs. In reply, St Leonards was dismissed for only 98 in 38.4 overs with Drysdale pair Mark Walton, who took 3/4 from eight overs, and Scott Butler, who claimed 4/31 from eight overs, their side’s best performers with the ball.
Brendan Arnott
Gordon takes six wickets Drysdale 0/13 K. Taylor 10no, J. Malcolm 3no) vs Newcomb 127 (S. Gordon 6/17, L. Malcolm 2/26)
A BRILLIANT spell from Drysdale A grade bowler Shane Gordon has put the Hawks in a commanding position at stumps against Newcomb. Gordon snared 6/17 from 13 overs with seven maidens in his side's round three match at Drysdale. Drysdale coach Shane Cutajar praised Gordon’s efforts with the ball. “It was a great spell,” Cutajar said. “When he pitches the ball up consistently he does get it to wobble around a bit and really has the batsmen in trouble. “He consistently bowled a really good line and length and he got rewarded, which was great.” Newcomb remained resilient with the bat despite its lowly total of 127 from 67.3 overs. At stumps on day one, Drysdale is 0/13. Cutajar said Newcomb showed great fight with the bat after Drysdale
used eight bowlers. Newcomb captain Michael Billman top scored with 33 for the visitors. “To Newcomb’s credit I really haven’t seen a Newcomb side dig in like they did against us,” Cutajar said. “They were extremely competent to block out overs and not play rash shots.” Drysdale A grade remains undefeated in 2014/15 after wins against Jan Juc in a one-day game in round one and last season’s BPCA A grade finalists Queenscliff in a two-day game in round two. Cutajar said it was nice to play at home at Drysdale after away trips to Jan Juc and Queenscliff at the start of the season. “It was good to get home and play on our home ground on (Saturday),” Cutajar said. The Hawks' next two-day challenge is Wallington at Wallington on November 8.
Coaches sought
DRYSDALE Netball Club still has available roles for senior coaching positions for the 2015 season. The Hawks are seeking a head A grade coach, B grade coach, C grade coach and D grade coach. Drysdale Netball Club president Michelle Davis, who took on the A grade coaching role in 2014, said discussions were underway to appoint a new senior coach for next season. “We have approached a few players already about the role, but haven’t appointed anyone yet,” Davis told the Voice. For further information regarding Drysdale Netball Club senior coaching positions contact Michelle Davis on 0400-939 638 or email d d a v i s 21 @ b i g p o n d . com.
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HAWKS' NEW ASSISTANT
Wallington's loss is Drysdale's gain
Former Wallington cricket coach Darren Cameron made 71 for Drysdale on Saturday. The veteran has been churning out the runs and taking wickets for the Hawks B grade side since crossing to the Hawks' nest during the off season. See inside for the wrap up on Drysdale cricket from the weekend. Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY
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