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Clubs in Shell Rd talks MARK HEENAN FEDERAL Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson met with leading Ocean Grove sporting club representatives last week to discuss the funding arrangement over the $5.5 million Shell Road sports pavilion. The project is expected
to go to tender in August, with construction set to begin before the end of the year. “Negotiations to finalise the funding agreement are well underway, we are moving very quickly as the Federal Government to deliver on our $3.5 million commitment,” Ms Henderson told the Voice. Ms Henderson
admitted while there were some concerns over the ‘final draft design’ of the sports pavilion with the City of Greater Geelong, who will contribute $2 million, the project remained on track. Ms Henderson said the City of Greater Geelong completed its project proposal and had returned it to Federal Government.
“While there are a few issues to be sorted out in terms of what will be in the final design, I am pleased that we are moving ahead so positively,” Ms Henderson said. “The City (of Greater Geelong) is in the final stages of designing the pavilion and will now be liaising with the clubs. Continued on page 5.
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Cricket club president Colin Bate, football club life member Peter Cullen, soccer club president Ian Waugh, MP for Corangamite Sarah Henderson and director of netball Gill Hodgson.
Lest we forget Ocean Grovers paid their respects to our fallen war heroes on Anzac Day. See pages 6 and 7 for the full story and more pictures.
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Ideas wanted for AGM
OCEAN Grove Community Association is holding its AGM at the Grove Centre in Presidents Avenue on Wednesday May 7 from 7pm. During the meeting chairperson John Fendyk will summarise the OGCA achievements over the past 12 months
and outline our vision and activities for the next 12 months. In addition the association will pass on an update report from the City of Greater Geelong regarding the Town Centre Urban Design Framework. Mr Fendyk said: “We also want to hear from the community what
priorities they want the OGCA to pursue on their behalf.” He said these priorities could include: • Traffic • C o m m u n i t y Infrastructure • Planning •Implementation of the Urban Design Framework
• Cultural • Guest Speakers People wishing to nominate to be on the Committee can do so at the AGM. “We strongly encourage people to attend the AGM and participate in enhancing the future of Ocean Grove,” said Mr Fendyk.
Back on the bike STEPHANIE NAYLOR
DENNIS Sonogan has defied the odds and won a prestigious cycling event after a horrific cycling accident last year. The Ocean Grover achieved the fastest time trial in the 70-74 year old age category at the South Pacific Veterans Cycling Championships in Maryborough over the Easter weekend. Also a member of the Geelong Veteran Cycling Club, Dennis achieved his personal best result at the event, which he has trained for the past three months towards. “I broke my shoulder and my hand in a bad cycle crash in June last year. It took me three months to recover and get back on my bike and then another three months of training to be able to compete again,” Dennis explained. Although nervous about getting back on his carbon bike, Dennis is happy to be back cycling around Ocean Grove and beyond. “I’ve learned that consistency is the key to overcoming your fears,” Dennis said. An incentive to start training again was having Cadel Evans joining his cycle group now and then. “Cadel is very selective of who he rides alongside, so the fact I got to ride next to him was exciting and pushed me to compete again,” Dennis explained. Dennis is looking forward to competing in Perth in September for the National Masters.
BACK: Dennis Sonogan is back riding after an accident.
Board winner
UNDER 11 netballer Anna Smith has a new option when the season finishes – surfing. The 10-yearold won a surfboard in Ocean Grove Football Netball Club’s recent raffle competition. On Thursday last week Anna was presented with the bright red longboard – donated by Murf’s Surf Shop.
CFA fire period notice
THE termination of fire restrictions have varied this year. Restrictions on the lighting of fires on private land in Ocean Grove and neighbouring towns within the City of Greater Geelong municipality have ended as of last Tuesday, April 22 at 1am. For more information, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au. For more information about fire restrictions within the Fire Protected Area, visit www.depi.vic.gov.au.
Works timing puzzles traders LOCAL businesses were left fuming after contractors turned up two days before Easter and started digging up The Terrace and pathways connecting shoppers to the Parade. Business Association president Helen Butteriss said: “I am flabbergasted that these works are being undertaken during the middle of school holidays when tourists are here. What an embarrassment for our region.”
Ms Butteriss contacted the City of Greater Geelong to ask why traders weren’t consulted, what the works are for, how urgent they are, when the mess would be cleaned up and when the lost car parks would be available again. The Voice has since learnt that the work in The Terrace and in the walkway connecting The Terrace to Park Lane next to Coles supermarket was done by Dalys
Contracting on behalf of Powercor. The contactors put traffic management in place and all associated businesses were said to have been advised. It is understood that the works were scheduled
Premier's lunch honour
Crafts to be exhibited
TWO members of the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL sub-branch were among 400 Victorian Veterans invited to a special luncheon by the Premier. Trevor Kerr and George Batty (pictured above) were invited to the event, held to commemorate the anniversary of Anzac Day on April 11. Both veterans attended the lunch at the Great Hall of the National Gallery in St Kilda Rd, Melbourne.
AN art and craft exhibition including paintings, woodwork, gemstones, handcrafts and china painting will be on display at the Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ on this coming Saturday May 3. Open from 10am to 4pm at 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove, the display is free and light refreshments will be available for a small donation. For more information contact Wilma on 5256 2872.
in co-ordination with deliveries to some of businesses adjacent to the reinstatements. The Voice put a call through to Coles, but did not receive a response prior to deadline.
Pink bun fun
Riders for Recovery RIDERS for Recovery pedalled into Ocean Grove on Saturday on day six of their 1000km journey from Adelaide to Melbourne. The cyclists are raising funds for the Leukaemia Foundation and Myeloma Foundation. The week long challenge has so far raised over $125,000 with donations still coming in. The group rode into Ocean Grove via Orton Street. To support the cause visit www. everydayhero.com.au.
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PINK BUNS: Bakers Delight's Sally Humphrey and Nicole Ovari.
THE Breast Cancer Network Australia’s Pink Bun Campaign kicked off on Thursday. The Ocean Grove and Marketplace Bakers Delight stores are among 600 bakeries that will donate 100% of the sales made of Pink Finger Buns nationally. “The first day has been really busy. People are being very generous,” Sally Humphrey said. The aim of the campaign this year is to raise $1.5 million. The money raised by Bakers Delight customers will support BCNA’s information resources provided to Australians affected by breast cancer such as the My Journey Kit, a free resource for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. The pink buns will be on sale at both local stores until just after Mothers Day on May 11.
Salvos call out for blankets
THE Bellarine Salvos are putting a call out for blankets for this years blanket appeal. "It's a frustrating cliche but the need is getting greater. Many people simply can't afford their energy bills so they are switching off and rugging up," Bellarine Salvation Army Officer Lt Peter
Hobbs said. Clean blankets can be donated to the friendly staff at the Salvos thrift shop in Ocean Grove where they will be collected and distributed by the Bellarine Salvos team to needy families on the Peninsula. For more information or if anyone needs blankets call 0439490 658.
Salvation Army Thrift Shop Ocean Grove Manager Linda Velic hands over some blankets to Lt Diane Hobbs.
Wallington to go on show
WALLINGTON is among destinations along the Bellarine being showcased in a new tourism campaign. The campaign, which will feature Adventure Park, is set to be released in May and includes Mayor Darryn Lyons and local actors. Jack Rabbit Winery and Thirteenth Beach will also be included.
Widespread power outage for Grove ABOUT 12,000 customers in the Ocean Grove area had their power tripped on Thursday afternoon. Powercor say that three different main lines out of the Geelong South sub-station all tripped and the incident was ‘under investigation’ later that afternoon. Power was restored by re-booting the system after 11 to 12 minutes but not after most businesses in the Terrace had to stop work or trading. Coles was one of the few that continued operating, albeit on back-up generators and with half the check outs closed.
Go pink day for special local women GRUBBERS Football and Netball Club are holding a Go Pink Day on May 3 at the Shell Road netball courts. All mums, mentors, nannas, neighbours and significant women in your life are invited to join us for High Tea 10.30am to 1pm to help raise money for the Breast Cancer Network. Tickets available on the day. For more information contact Anna Winter 0418 615 149
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Federal MP in Shell Rd talks with local clubs Continued from front page. “The sporting clubs of (Ocean Grove), the City of Greater Geelong and ourselves we are all very keen for this project to get underway as soon as possible.” The City of Greater Geelong, the principal designer of the project, remains hopeful the sports pavilion would be in use by 2016. Ocean Grove based Beangala Ward councillor, Jan Farrell, said the sports pavilion would provide a stateof-art facility for cricket, football, netball and
soccer at Shell Road. “We hope to have the pavilion up and running by the start of the 2016 winter sports season,” Cr Farrell said. “It’s been a long time coming for Ocean Grove and I know the pavilion will make a big difference to the sporting lives of many in our community.” Last August, Ms Henderson made a $3.5 million funding pledge towards the sports pavilion at Shell Road while the then Federal MP for Corangamite, Darren Cheeseman, was in office.
Axl Taylor
Jackson Hand
Tait Middleton
HAVE you heard the joke about the Englishman, the Indian and the Coburgian? Well if not, you missed a great night at the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill last weekend. Ocean Grovers could have sat there, arms crossed, as if to say go on impress us and let the comics die on their feet. But as is the way in the Grove, if you're keen enough to have a go, locals are pretty good at getting behind you. That was the way at the chook shop’s first stand up open mic night on Saturday. Pommie Paul Simpson was the first comic to deliver the first gag on the first comedy night. A hard call on a cold night with a pretty sober crowd. But he did a great warm up job, paving the way for a procession of eclectic and intrepid bunch of witty storytellers that followed.
In all 11 comics got up and had a crack. Among them was Ocean Grove’s own Jackson Hand – apparently a stand up ‘virgin’ in his own town – but a very confident 18-year-old funny guy he was. New Ocean Grover Axl Taylor was a hit – passing himself off as Michael Moore before a quick transformation revealed he was really a dead ringer for the Family Guy. Geelong’s Blaise White was first up, followed by Melbourne’s Sahil Saluja and Stuart Wilson. Becky Steepe and Liza Dezfouli helped make the first half of the night a ripper. But it was Taite Middleton that gave us the biggest belly laughs, introducing himself as Susan Boyle with a beard then going on to run with a hysterical new idea for inflight entertainment. With the Voice aimed at
being a family newspaper, that’s about as far as we can go. Suffice to say he created plenty of turbulence in the chicken shop. After a short break with some sensational John Butler-esque guitar playing from Geelong’s Jack Wright, the evening bounced from late teens black humour of Jackson Hand, Axl Taylor’s professional but still fresh set, to the sometimes frightening funny lady Nicky Barry. Warrnambool’s next Hughesy Aiden Nicolson and award-winning comic Linda Batson wrapped up a really full show. There's plenty of talk about another comedy night at the Chicken Shop. Give us a few weeks to reset the ribs. It was a great initiative and well done to Ben and Mikaela for giving it a go.
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ANZAC DAY
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War heroes Dawn breaks over Ocean Grove.
ANZAC DAY
remembered
GROVERS turned out in record numbers for Anzac Day on Friday. About 800 people packed Ocean Grove Park for the annual dawn service, the first of many to come at the new location of the cenotaph. “Everything went perfectly. Everyone was able to spread out in the park and I had many comments passed onto me about how quiet and peaceful it was
ON PARADE: RSL and former services members march up the Terrace on their way to the Anzac Service
Bugler Will Crowther.
BACK HOME: former Star of the Sea student and now flying officer Gemma Donald at the Anzac service with her proud mum Julie.
Geelong Pipes and Drums ahead of the police and fire brigade as the parade moves up Presidents Avenue.
The flags against the dawn backdrop.
A USA Jeep adds to the colour of the day in the park.
and how no traffic was heard, just the birds,” John Dickinson from Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL sub-branch said. Although numbers were less at the main service - estimated at about 2,000 - many were pleased with how the day went. “The marching band did well in lifting spirits, doing a wonderful job like they always do. It was also great to involve the Newcomb School Band, who will be back for next year. Friday's success reminds us just how big the centenary next year will be,” Mr Dickinson added. RSL chaplain Phillip Christian also carried out a dedication service for the newly rehomed cenotaph.
All the services represented.
DAWN SERVICE: Graham Fisher, president of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL, Matilda Doyle and Jasmin Davis who read the Anzac Requiem and Students Prayer, David Gilroy and Keith Hankin.
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Reporter STEPHANIE NAYLOR took to our streets and asked if the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had made their way to Ocean Grove, what would you have suggested they do?
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Dogs on lead debate
Dear editor, If people followed the local laws in regards to dog restrictions this wouldn’t be an issue. In response to Nat Towers who suggested Black Rocks being dog free, the last time I went there with my family there were dogs. Barwon Bluff
beach is a dog free beach year round, the last five times I’ve been there, there have been dogs off lead. You mentioned children’s playgrounds. My recent trip to the Barwon Heads playground next to the bridge there were two large dogs running around in the playground when it
was packed with kids. I am grateful for the dog owners who do comply with the dog restrictions. The problem is the dog owners that choose to ignore the laws that are designed to make it safe and enjoyable for everybody. Michael, Ocean Grove
Dear Editor, I wish to state that members of the Ocean Grove Park Inc committee and volunteers have repeatedly been praised and thanked for their wonderful and consistent efforts over the years with maintenance, general upkeep, improvements, together with many hours of organising fundraising
events held annually. I personally wrote one such thank you and acknowledgement to be read out at the carols evening and the park committee treasurer has a copy on file. My daily routine consists of picking up litter in and around the park and I see others doing the same. Membership forms give
people the opportunity to volunteer their time in a variety of ways, for example, working bees, Tranquility Fair, car boot sales and letter box drops. There are dozens of locals like myself waiting to get the phone call to assist: rest assured there are volunteers ready to help. Wendy Cover, Ocean Grove Park member
Park volunteers ready
Voice on holiday in South Africa Peter and Wendy Tippet of Ocean Grove joined their son Kane Meade and Samantha Webb who were married at Paternoster, South Africa.
Richard Lewis, a Navy sailor from Ocean Grove said: "I would tell them to go and visit Adventure Park as it’s an icon of the Bellarine Peninsula and baby George would have a great time splashing around."
The petition calls on the Napthine Government and the Minister for Ageing to intervene to allow for consultation and for all options to be considered. I will table the petition in Parliament in the next sitting week and will continue to push the government on this important issue on behalf of residents and for the future of aged care in Bellarine. THE SAFE HARBOUR I was delighted to join with Daniel Andrews, the Leader of the Opposition, to announce that, if elected, Labor will provide $15 million to develop the Safe Harbour at Portarlington for the benefit of the Bellarine. This has been a project that the region has waited patiently to see implemented. As the Member for Bellarine, I was pleased to be involved
in the work and the funding of the masterplan, which was endorsed by the community, and the initial works to upgrade the pier and surrounding area. Unfortunately, despite the rhetoric, since then the current Government has done nothing to further the project. The Safe Harbour will provide significant opportunities for our aquaculture industry, local businesses and tourism operators, as well as creating much needed local jobs. It will also enable the Bellarine Ferry Group to pursue their proposal for a Portarlington to Melbourne ferry service that has the potential to bring additional jobs and benefits to the whole region. JIRRAHLINGA FUNDRAISER It is an honour to be Patron of the Jirrahlinga Koala &
Toby Featherly, a student from Ocean Grove said: "I would tell them to go to the Ocean Grove main beach, have a swim, hire a surf board and learn how to surf and George could play in the sand."
Rachel Whelen, a student from Torquay said: "I would tell them to go and visit the Beach House Lolly Shop. They have the best lollies and the best milkshakes in town so I’m sure they would have fun."
Tahlea Rose, a student from Ocean Grove said: "I would tell them to hire a tandem bike and ride around the Ocean Grove Park and then go and have chips and gravy from the Chicken Shop."
Mountain to river Park group to meet this weekend
State view – Lisa Neville ANN NICHOL HOUSE As many of you know, and I reported in this column last month, Ann Nichol House is currently under threat of being sold to a private operator. As the last of the not-forprofit aged care facilities in Bellarine, and home to people from across the region, including Ocean Grove, this news has been very distressing for residents, families and the community generally. There has been increasing support for the community campaign to at least see a halt to the process, so that there can be proper community consultation about the future of the facility. There was a successful rally recently and I have now received a petition with over 1360 signatures from people throughout the Bellarine and beyond.
Trina Woold, an emergency teacher from Wallington said: "I would tell them to continue onto the Great Ocean Road, it’s very beautiful and a lovely part of Australia."
Wildlife Sanctuary. Tehree and Hamish Gordon, Derek Costello and the volunteers do a wonderful job. They are having a trivia night on Friday June 13 at the Eastern Park Bowls Club in Eastern Gardens, Geelong. It will be compered by Kevin Thomas and starts at 7.30pm. Entry costs $10 and there are tables of eight. I encourage you to come along and support the good work Jirrahlinga does in caring for abandoned and injured wildlife. Phone 5254 2484 to make a booking. MOUNTAIN TOP TO RIVER MOUTH – M~M I would also encourage you to support the 24-hour art event, Mountain Top to River Mouth that starts at the You Yangs Big Rock at dusk on Friday 9th May and finishes at dusk on the
foreshore at the mouth of the river in Barwon Heads on Saturday May 10. This is an innovative arts walk with 12 resting stations along the way. It is designed for all ages and all abilities. There is a $10 registration fee and all funds will go to the Karingal Foundation to propagate provenancespecific indigenous plants for the M~M pathway. For more details contact Karingal on 5249 8900 or their website www.karingal. org.au/events. As always, please don't hesitate to contact me by email or call my office 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
ON March 2, the Save Ocean Grove Park Again (SOGPA) action group formed after a public meeting about the Park. SOGPA's aim was to represent community desire to prevent transfer of the Park from Trust for Nature to the City of Greater Geelong. SOGPA disbanded after transfer talks ceased. However, many outstanding questions, remain, most of which are presumed to be answered by the Park Committee business case for the performance space. On Sunday May 4 the meeting convenors will honour their promise to hold a follow-up meeting at the Ocean Grove Primary School Hall at 2pm. All welcome.
Mountain to Mouth 24hour Extreme Arts Walk is a biennial pilgrimage from mountaintop to river mouth, creating a contemporary song line across the Geelong municipality. And it’s coming to Ocean Grove next month. It starts at dusk on Friday May 9 at You Yangs Big Rock and finishes on Saturday May 10 at dusk at the mouth of the Barwon River the next day. The walk will arrive at the Ocean Grove Beach at 5pm of Saturday May 10. During the afternoon of Saturday 10th May, arts and environmental activities will take place on the beach. A major community public art project will be the construction of a sandcastle walking circle inspired by traditional labyrinth designs. This ephemeral walking circle is expected to wash away at high tide.
M-M2014 key artist Laine Hogarty is calling for volunteers to help build this walking circle. The week before M-M2014 on Sunday May 4, Laine will conduct a free workshop for participants to learn sandcastle techniques and get tips on sand sculpture. The workshop
runs from 10am to midday, starting at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club rooms before moving to the beach. This workshop is for adults and children over the age of eight years. Each child needs to be supervised by an adult. Remember to bring your bucket and spade to this fun workshop.
For further information please contact M-M2014 District Co-ordinator Victoria Strachan on 0427-032 933 or victoria. strachan@live.com. For further information on M-M2014 and to register for the walk, log on to www. geelongaustralia.com.au/ mtom.
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Easter bonnet parade
OCEAN GROVE Primary School foundation students paraded down The Terrace to show off their Easter bonnets. Parents and teachers accompanied the students in showing the wider
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Geelong Cats duo visits Grove Primary
community their creative skills. The grade ones and twos also made bonnets and presented them to the rest of the school in a parade that same morning, the last day of term one for the year.
Eddie and Alfie looking top notch in their bonnets.
Meka and Charlotte show their style.
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Miette, Piper and Sybella show off their bonnets.
GRADE three and four students at Ocean Grove Primary School had a purrty good time with some Cats players in their last week of term one. A football clinic was run and attended by Geelong players Jimmy Bartel and Jed Bews. The hour long session saw the students work through several drills involving kicking, handballing, marking and kicking goals. It concluded with some questions for the players from the kids. “The students thoroughly enjoyed getting out and having a go with the AFL players. Everyone joined in and participated and there was a lot of positive feedback from Bews and Bartel as they moved around the groups and provided instruction,� OGPS Lead Learner Kerryn Skuza explained. Students and avid fans Caitlin and Judd brought their jumpers along which both players were happy to sign.
Judd meets Jimmy Bartel (right) while Caitlin meets Jed Bews (far right).
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Grovers dig deep for SHAKING IT UP: Alistair and Ellie Drayton out collecting in The Terrace.
AT THE MEX: Ocean Grove CFA has a long history of supporting the Good Friday Appeal.
Ocean Grove Bowling Club Good Friday Appeal champions Lorraine Vincent, Doug Gorwell, Judith Jenkins and Marie Hughes.
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Good Friday Appeal
OCEAN Grovers raised a smashing $53,635 for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Making it into the top 15 regional contributors, the total raised by our town was $5500 more than last year. “I’m very proud of the Ocean Grove community and visitors who donated on the day. The generosity of people is just extraordinary,” Ocean Grove representative for Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal Alistair Drayton
explained. The auction at The Mex on the Thursday night raised $4559 and the Ocean Grove and Mannerim CFA raised $20,158 through their tin collections on the day. Ocean Grove Bowls club raised $6938.65 in the auction and $7213 for their raff le. Ocean Grove supermarket plastic donation boxes accumulated $9354 over the past 12 months and Collendina Caravan Park raised $5412 through their hole-in-one event held for clients.
CFA SUPPORTING THE CAUSE: Beth Lyall-Green, Andrew Cooper and Jack Ness.
COLLENDINA CARAVAN PARK: Hosting the Good Friday Appeal Nearest the Pin competition were Shereen Wolfe and Gold 104.3 presenter Craig Huggins, pictured here with competition favourite Matthew Stafford.
TEAMWORK: Ocean Grove Bowling Club Good Friday Appeal organisers with regular supporters at the annual fundraising auction.
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A Cuban twist is coming to Grove Chicken shop to host Cari単o Son SIX-PIECE band Cari単o Son is performing at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop on Friday May 2. After wowing the crowd at their last two trips to Ocean Grove they are returning to do it all over again. Attracting audiences with their repertoire of popular Cuban music of the 1940s and 1950s they will no doubt have people dancing in the aisles at the local venue. Reminiscent of the Buena Vista Social Club, this band has an energy and musicianship you do not want to miss. Doors open 7.30pm, band starts 8.30pm. Entry $15. Pre-bookings can be made by calling Ben at The Piping Hot Chicken Shop on 5255 1566.
Six-piece band Cari単o Son is coming to Ocean Grove.
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DINING OUT
BARISTA BANTER
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DINING OUT
with Bec Poole, 20, from Drysdale, at JR's Coffee Lounge •Favourite local building/ architecture? The Catholic church here in Drysdale. The leadlight windows are very pretty. •Most relaxing night out? Dinner in Geelong followed by a movie is my ideal night out. •Your ideal breakfast or lunch spot? Three Little Figs on Pakington Street in Geelong or Parkers Steak House here in Drysdale for a steak. •Favourite local take away? DVP (Dysdale Village Pizza) – they have good choices for pizza topping. •Favourite local food store? Definately ALDI. Great prices and it has everything you need. •Favourite thing about working locally? Friendly customers and also working in a family run business is great. It's cruisey and I get along with all our workers. What book/magazine are you reading? Whatever we have at the cafe I read on my break. Usually all the most recent gossip magazines. •Favourite music to play at work? We like to play acoustic stuff here at work, anything that isn't too loud and is relaxing. We like to play Boyce Avenue. •What is your own coffee order? Soy latte. •What is your favourite coffee to make? Lattes or cappuccinos because of the coffee art I can create on top. •Quote/saying in your workplace? Life is too short for bad coffee!
Gearing up for winter season
HEADING into the off peak season Bolzano Restaurant continues to offer some great special deals for the local area. We have always tried to be many different things to the people of the Bellarine Peninsula, from special occasions or weekend fine dining. We are among the best in the Geelong region with quick and cheap pasta and risotto plus quality takeaway offerings and home delivery. We noticed how much people loved our Steak and Seafood nights every Tuesday and Wednesday so we decided to suck up to our chefs' egos and do a Parmy Night too. Not just any old parmagiana though, our aim was to produce the best ones in the Geelong area, worthy of the Bolzano name and truly of top restaurant quality. Hand crumbed and huge were our key words, served with fries and salad or greens. People freak out when they see these things, they're awesome. Prices start at $24 with a free beer, wine, or soft drink. Parmy Night runs every Sunday and Monday except Easter and Christmas holidays, as does steak and seafood night on Tuesday and Wednesday with Eye fillet from $25! Our fantastic, seasonal a la carte menu runs seven days a week as usual. Recommended and reviewed by the Age Good Food Guide 2014. Great new cocktail list too, come on down and let our manager Lim knock you up the best damn mojito, negroni, or French martini you've ever had. So whatever you're feeling like, we have it covered. Thanks again to all our loyal clients from the crew at Bolzano Restaurant. See you soon.
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music/live events
• Piping Hot Chicken Shop - May 30 Ross Hannaford and the Critters - August 8 The Hornets • 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 3pm-5.30pm. 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 - May 1 The Feast of La Gypsy Argentina - May 6 The Folk Years • Springdale Community Centre Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every third Sun of every month 2pm - 5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club
- June 12 Morning Melodies Jeana Davidson - August 14 Morning Melodies Alvis Alive - October 9 Morning Melodies Andy Pobjoy
markets & fairs
• Parkes Hall Newcombe Street Portarlington - May 25 9am to 2pm •Bellarine Community Farmers' Market - May 17 Ocean Grove Park • Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Winter Market at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre - Sunday May 5 • Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm • Car boot sale Ocean Grove Park - Saturday May 3
food/wine
• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 5253
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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 courses available Ph: 52 562 742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda
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• 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.
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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 Marianne Rogan on 5256 1619. 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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MORNING TEA: Margot Foote, Joan Hampshire, Joan Koster, Joan Royle, Robyn Ferguson, Andrew Percy, Margaret Hardman, Annie Foster, Heather Tinker and Fleur Hanley.
THE Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre is celebrating being, becoming and belonging. As part of Neighbourhood House Week, which runs from the 12 to 16 May, the centre is inviting Ocean Grovers along for a social morning tea. “Everyone is welcome to attend. We will also be thanking all our volunteers for their help over the past year,” Maddie Hill from OGNC said. The event will be held on May 14 at 11am. The Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre will also be running the exercise, chess, scrabble, mah-jong and Yoga for Mental Health classes throughout Neighbourhood House Week free of charge for any community members. Registrations are required for catering and class sizes. Call the centre on 5255 4294 to book or for more details visit www.ognc.com.au.
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Summer market impresses ROTARY Ocean Grove’s summer market wound up on Easter Monday with an impressive longweekend crowd. “Many stalls were sold out at least an hour before the market closed. Children had the time of their lives with three jumping castles, train rides and, of course, the camels,” Rotarian Margaret Campbell said. Rotary Club is now gearing up for its first indoor winter market for the year. On May 4, it will be held at the Bellarine Aquatic Centre. Rotary will continue to raise funds through the climate controlled event which supports local and international projects. “This year we have three children on Secondary School Scholarships, one on a Tafe Scholarship
and so far we have sent six children on special interest and leadership programs. Among our overseas projects we support a free school for ‘street children’ in Bangladesh by providing a cooked school lunch for the students,” Rotarian Margaret Campbell said. The indoor market offers an outlet for local artisans and growers. “The local community enjoys the day and gets good value and good produce. Browse around the stalls of quality jewellery, leather work, crafts, books and art work. Locals also have the opportunity to stock up on organic fruit and veggies, home baked cakes and biscuits and other produce,” Margaret added. To book a stall, call 0401606 036.
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Knowing your egrets INTERMEDIATE egrets are much less common than eastern great egrets. The only intermediate egret I have seen was in Far North Queensland. The bird guide I was with identified the bird as an intermediate egret straight away and I hope to distinguish egrets so expertly one day. Intermediate egrets are found in Africa, Asia and Australia. Intermediate egrets are about 70cm in length and they have a shorter neck that does not have a kink in it compared to a great egret. The intermediate egret has a yellow bill with a black tip that is smaller and thicker than the bill of a great egret, and black legs and toes. Adult intermediate egrets develop a red and yellow bill in the breeding season and also have long plumage feathers on the chest and back of the neck. The line on the head (a 'gape line') that extends from the beak to the eye extends behind the eye in a great egret, where as the intermediate's is less pointed and ends below the eye. The eastern great egret is commonly seen around the Bellarine Peninsula, and what a lovely sight they are. The neck of the eastern great egret has an obvious kink in it, and the length of the neck is greater than the
Intermediate egret
Eastern great egret
length of the body. They grow to around 90cm in length. They have a yellow bill in the nonbreeding season, which turns black when breeding. The feet and legs are dark green to black in colour. In Victoria the eastern great egret is
listed as endangered, so when one is seen, it is a bonus. So when a large egret is seen, it is important to look at the neck – is it kinked and very long? If yes the bird should be an eastern great egret. Look at the
face – does the line from the beak extend to below the eye or does it continue behind the eye? Look at the bill – is it long and thin? And while you are working out what type of egret you are looking at, the beautiful bird will probably fly away
and you will be left to wonder what it was unless you are a professional bird guide who can assess all of these things in a blink of an eye. It's well worth a visit to the Grove Nature Reserve at the moment. The flame robins have returned from Tasmania in good numbers. I have also seen a few golden whistlers which is always lovely. The superb fairy wrens are active but the males have lost their lovely blue breeding plumage. There was a dead wallaby in the Nature Reserve West Track bird hide before Easter which was quite a shame mostly for the wallaby but also for the birdwatchers who couldn't go into the birdhide. The next outing for the Birdlife Bellarine Group will be on May 7 at the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. Please refer to the website www.birdlife. org.au/locations/birdlifebellarine-peninsula for further details. The photos show the intermediate egret seen in Port Douglas, and an eastern great egret photographed at Blue Waters Lake. You can see the kink in the neck, the long thin bill, and the gape line that extends beyond the eye in the great egret (hopefully)! Jen Carr
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Inspirational Stacy wins IT'S official, 16-yearold Stacy Sedlins is an inspiration. The young Ocean Grover won an Inspiration Award at the Impetus Youth Awards earlier this month. Stacy was one of 125 nominations entered, demonstrating the outstanding contributions of young people in the region. “I was really surprised, I didn’t expect it at all. It has inspired me to keep going with school and striving to do the best I can,” Stacy explained. “The courage and strength shown by Stacy can only be described as inspiring. Born with Klippel-Feil syndrome, she has been challenged physically and emotionally during her life and has overcome many barriers. Stacy knows that her value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see her worth,” Cr Jan Farrell said. Stacy engaged with The Geelong Project for more than a year and the workers were continually amazed by her bright and bubbly personality and the fact that despite the barriers she faced each day, she remained positive and knew that she would
BRAVO: Stacy Sedlins receives her award from Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons.
have a bright future. “Winning the award has helped me look at other people differently, in a good way,” Stacy said. Stacy has been described as an inspiration by
everyone who knows her because she will not let anything or anyone keep her down and rightly believes that she is a worthwhile and valuable person.
At the start of 2014, Stacy enrolled in a Diversitat Beauty Therapy course and has been catching the bus to and from school every day, something that up until now was quite
difficult for her. Klippel–Feil syndrome is characterised by the presence of a congenital defect in the formation or segmentation of the cervical spine.
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Shaylah's Rotary scholarship award
THREE years ago, to further assist culinary students and in conjunction with the Gordon, the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove introduced the Culinary Scholarship. Part of the object of Rotary is to recognise the worthiness of all useful occupations and encourage high ethical standards in all vocations. The $1000 scholarship assists a 2nd-year culinary student, who lives, or is employed, on the Bellarine Peninsula, with the cost of enrolment fees and purchase of study-related books/equipment. Shaylah Wiseman is currently employed as an apprentice at Q – Seafood Providore, Queenscliff. “I have recently had a motorcycle accident and as a result have had a below knee amputation on my right leg. My income is limited as I am receiving 80% of my income through TAC. The accident has had a huge impact on being able to return to the Gordon to complete my
RECIPIENT: Shaylah Wisemen receiving her award and scholarship from Gordon King, President of the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove. studies as it is impossible and so many different to meet course fees and dishes. equipment” Shaylah said. There are not many “I still hold my position places in Geelong at Q Providore and will where I would have return to work as soon this opportunity. The as I am cleared by TAC. I head chef is an amazing love the different cuisine teacher and always at Q Providore, the challenges me. I have menu, the opportunities, always loved creating
and designing. Cooking allows me to use colours, flavours and textures to express myself and that really appeals to me. My sister is a chef and this is something that I have always had a passion for,” said Shaylah. “A staff member at the Gordon suggested that I apply for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Culinary Scholarship to help me complete the course.” “I am really excited to be back at the Gordon as I love the environment and studying. I am committed to completing my course. I have been diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia and this means I have to work hard at my studies but I have great support at the Gordon from teachers and Disability Support Services and I put in my best efforts and do everything I can to get through,” Shaylah said. In presenting the scholarship, Gordon King, President of the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove said: “We believe that this year’s awardee
is a most worthy recipient. Despite extra challenges or perhaps even because of them, she remains determined to be successful in her chosen career as a chef. Her energy and cheerful enthusiasm for the tasks ahead will hold her in good stead. She has the right attitude." "Fortunately, she has a good support network – her family, the staff at the Gordon and her employer; it is worth making special mention here of the man who inspires her – Darren Benables, head chef at Q Seafood Providore, Queenscliff and his staff. She loves them all; we are pleased to become part of that network." Rotary Ocean Grove currently supports three secondary scholarships on the Peninsula as well as having sent six students on special study and leadership programs so far this year. Money raised from site rental at the markets goes towards helping these students achieve their goals.
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Stadium stomp for duo OCEAN Grove pair Felicity Ryan and Angelina Prountzos will fly the local flag at Australia's newest and largest consecutive stair climb called Stadium Stomp. Although Stadium Stomp Melbourne won’t take place until Sunday July 6 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the active 27-year-olds have already stepped up their training for the anticipated star climb. Ryan, who runs Flick PT Personal Training and Bootcamps and will compete in the full course that involves 7343 steps, said the Stadium Stomp at the MCG can
take anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours to complete. Ryan, who is yet to complete a stair climb, recently completed the 8km Sheepwash Classic Fun Run in Barwon Heads on April 12. “My aim is to do the Stadium Stomp in under a hour, so I have been in training,” Ryan said. “I have been running up the Bluff and I visit the Bluff stairs, I practice up the lookout stairs, I sort of set myself little goals.” Prountzos said competing in the 2014 Stair Climbing Australia race series climbs in Perth on May 4 and Brisbane on May 25 will act as a
Angelina Prountzos and Felicity Ryan in training.
good preparation for the MCG Stadium Stomp. She has also previously participated in the Eureka Climb in Melbourne, one of the world’s tallest
Taylor Moore with surfing legend Kelly Slater.
residential buildings. “I just enjoy tower running and I am running up Perth’s Central Park Tower and Brisbane’s (Waterfront Place),”
Prountzos said Stadium Stomp has also scheduled events at the Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday June 22 and the SCG on Sunday July 27.
OCEAN Grove local and surf fan Taylor Moore got a nice surprise last week when world champion surfer Kelly Slater turned up at his work at Thirteenth Beach Golf Links. Moore, 22, a greens keeper at Thirteenth Beach Golf Links in Barwon Heads, had his picture taken with the 11-times world champion
surfer Slater on Tuesday April 22. Slater was in town competing at the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach, stop number three of the ASP world tour. The 42-year-old Slater who is a keen golfer was also spotted at nearby surf break Beacon at Thirteenth Beach last week.
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Two losses for under 18s
Action from the Cobras-Drysdale under 14 game. The Hawks won in a close one, 6.7.43 to 4.7.31.
Close contests for under 16 Grovers
VICTORY: Ocean Grove ladies team recently won the Queenscliff Couta 10s tournament.
Easter bowls journey to Bendigo for Grovers SEVEN Ocean Grove players took to the greens of Bendigo East Bowls Club to contest the Victorian State Championship Week. State Champions week is made up of all the region winners of each discipline in both men’s events and also ladies' events. Ocean Grove featured in four events with Paul Cameron contesting the Victorian State Singles and then teaming up with Dale Kett and Anthony Donohue to face off in the Victorian Triples Championships. Craig Hodges partnered Matt Flapper in the Champion of Champion Pairs while Kim McConville and Kerri Simpson were vying for State Pairs
honors. Cameron performed the best of the Grove teams by reaching the semi-f inal stage of the singles only to bow out to Tony Williams from Benalla, while his triples could not break into the quarter f inals game after going down to Barry Cosgrove’s team from Tocumwal. Hodges, fresh from a quarter-f inal berth at the Richmond Union Masters the day before, and Flapper were in a neck and neck battle with Chalambar’s Gary Todd and Roger Young in their f irst outing. With scores locked at 16 all with one end remaining it was Young that played that match-winning bowl converting from
three down to score the winning shot and advance to the quarterf inal. McConville and Simpson came up against Julie Nimmo and Heather Hopkinson from Central Wendouree in Ballarat in the opening round of their State Pairs encounter. Another close battle for the majority of the contest but it was the Central Wendouree side that would run away winners by a narrow four shots. Easter Carnival Another successful Easter Carnival f iveperson medley was held and 16 teams took part on Easter Saturday. Players converged on the Grove greens
from across the state with players from Echuca, St Kilda, Middle Park, Fitzroy, Colac, Creswick and Waubra making their way to the Bellarine for a day’s bowls. The f ive-person medley has proven a popular event over the Easter period and tournament coordinator Reg Hungerford has it running like clockwork. Competition went down to the f inal bowl of the afternoon when the pairs team of Linda Flapper (Ocean Grove) and Candice Price (Colac) narrowly f inished the better of Ocean Grove's Lyn Stonehouse and Lizzy Braley. The pairs team mates Chris Price
(Colac), Gerry Flapper (Creswick) and skip Matt Flapper were battling it out in the triples with club mates Dave Stonehouse, Norm Thomas and Rod Swan who were also undefeated going into the f inal round. The f inal end result for the Price/Flapper pairs side was enough to earn their side the winner’s prize and the team to be undefeated after six games. Runners up on f ive wins were the composite team of Melissa and Craig Larcombe (Echuca), Ocean Groves Garry Burkett and Lorraine Kirk along with Drysdale’s John Fry.
OCEAN Grove under 16(2) boys played their first game of the year against Geelong Amateurs and acquitted themselves extremely well despite going down by 19 points, 4.7.31 to 7.8.50. As this was the first game for most of the team since a practice match in March, it was understandable that the Grubbers were a bit rusty, but the boys attacked the first quarter with great enthusiasm. Sam Beasley jagged the first goal of the year after a nice lead and set shot, while Jack Priestley did some great in and under work in the midfield. The second quarter provided some great individual highlights, Brayden Allan with a Phil Manassa–like four-bounce run from half back, Aaron Tormey was causing problems for the Ammos defence with a goal, and Ronan Healy goaled on the half time siren to leave the Grubbers trailing by two goals at the long break. The Grubbers had a lot of the ball but were letting themselves down with skill errors and some poor decisions. The second half followed a similar pattern with the Grubbers holding their own in general play, their opponents were just that little bit cleaner with their ball movement. Jak Bergmann provided a lot of run with his strong play off half back, Darcy Copeland started to work his way into the game in the mid-field and Peter Attard was tireless in the ruck contests. The Grubbers could not
hit the scoreboard often enough in the last quarter but for a team that has hardly trained together let alone played, there are a lot of positives to take out of the game. There is no doubt that they will be better for the run, and will quickly adjust to the tempo of Under 16 footy. Coach Mick Goodger has a lot to look forward to for the remainder of the year. Goals: Aaron Tormey 2, Ronan Healy 1, Sam Beasley 1 Best: Jak Bergmann, Brayden Allan, Jack Priestley, Peter Attard, Darcy Copeland After comfortable wins in the first two rounds, Ocean Grove ventured out to Lara in round 3 to face their toughest test of the season so far, and although they left with a narrow two-point defeat (10.8.68 to 10.10.70), the Grubbers ticked enough boxes to show that they will be a competitive unit against any opposition. It certainly didn’t look that way during a first quarter which for most of time was one way traffic heading in Lara’s direction. The Grubbers were slow out of the blocks, second to the ball and as a result headed into the quarter time break goal-less and facing a 27 point deficit. Lara was a much bigger and stronger unit across the ground, so it was imperative that the Grubbers senior players step up and fly the flag. Thankfully this was the case and Ocean Grove started to work their way into the game in the second quarter. Darcy
Pearson got the Grubbers on the scoreboard with a long bomb and the midfielders led by Nick Giblin and Byron Taylor started to win their share of the ball capitalising on the strong work of ruckman Brod Gist. A late goal to Jesse Caligiuri kept the Grubbers in touch but with an injury-hit bench, but trailing by 34 points at half time things looked ominous. The Grubbers stepped it up in the third term and restricted Lara to three goals while at the same time jagging two of their own. Despite playing much of the quarter with 17 men, the game was changing but with a 40-point threequarter time lead the Cats looked home. The Grubbers then turned the game on its head with an inspired final quarter. An injured Flynn Kelly provided a target in the goal square, Kyle Ewart controlled centre half forward with two goals, and the ball movement of midfielders Riley Featherby and Darcy Pearson was smooth. When Caligiuri kicked his second, and the Grubbers sixth for the term, all of a sudden a massive upset was on the cards. The siren sounded with the ball in the Ocean Grove forward line. Goals: Kyle Ewart 3, Flynn Kelly 2, Jesse Caligiuri 2, Riley Featherby 1, Byron Taylor 1, Darcy Pearson 1 Best: Brod Gist, Byron Taylor, Nick Giblin, Riley Featherby, Kyle Ewart, Darcy Pearson
TORQUAY ran the game out strongly to get over the top of Ocean Grove in the Colts clash at Torquay on Saturday, 6.6.42 to 4.8.32. The Grubbers came to play and had the better of their opponent in the first half in a good half of footy. Ben Potter relished the challenge and it seemed like he brought his own ball to the game he had it so often in the first half. His creative use of the ball brought others into the game while the everconsistent Che Durran and his midfield mates won the battle of the clearances. Ocean Grove held a well deserved 14-point lead at the main break. Torquay came out with renewed vigour after halftime and started to take over around the packs. Their on-ballers were at least matching it with the Grubbers and gave their forwards more scoring opportunities. Ocean Grove’s defence was under siege but James Teague marshalled his defensive troops well and they managed to limit the damage. Reid BakerHutchinson was stoic down back and gave his usual 110% effort while repelling Torquay’s forward thrusts. Despite Ocean Grove’s dominant first half, they were only three points in front at the final break and Torquay had seized the momentum. The young Grubbers continued to give their all in the final stanza but seemed to run out of steam. Torquay took advantage of the situation and kept Ocean Grove goalless in the final term while adding a couple of their own to record a 10-point win. Goals: N. Holland, C. Durran, T. Beasley, C. West Best: B. Potter, C. Durran, R. BakerHutchinson, J. Teague, J. Evans, C. Habgood A fortnight ago, the Ocean Grove Colts could not match the depth of Anglesea’s number one side but at least provided a contest for two of the four quarters. A mid-game lapse effectively put the result
beyond reach, Anglesea winning 16.16.112 to 6.5.41. James Peers was busy up forward despite playing in some discomfort with a foot injury. He slotted through two goals for the quarter and helped ensure that his team was in the game on the scoreboard. The second and third quarters belonged to Anglesea. James McGarry fell victim to his own crash and bang style and was forced to the bench after coming off second best after trying to run through another brick wall. In his absence, the stronger bodied Anglesea midfielders took control of the clearances and dominated the game giving their team countless scoring opportunities. Ben Sanders' game in the last line of defence was simply outstanding. His response to being squeezed out of the A team was exemplary. He led from the front and held firm against a constant supply of ball into the Anglesea forward line. Dan McManus was another clear winner in his position on the day. His skill and poise against the odds was reminiscent of his old man from times long ago when he owned the wings and flanks of the North Shore oval in the famous No 6 guernsey. After two disappointing quarters, coach Ryan called for one final effort in the last quarter. “Forget the scoreboard and have a red hot go.” He got what he asked for. Dylan Whitley continued his solid game in the ruck and battled his heart out against bigger opponents. Ben Sanders had good assistance from first gamer Hayden Herman down back and they repelled most Anglesea forward forays. James Peers added a third goal to his tally and when basketballer turned footballer Taylor Dow bombed a goal from three point territory, the young Grubbers had done enough to win the quarter. Goals: J. Peers 3, A. Hernan 1, T. Dow 1 Best: B. Sanders, D. Whitley, D. McManus, A. Hernan, T. Dow
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Easter clash
OCEAN Grove Netball Club welcomed Drysdale for the round three Easter clash with the juniors having some challenging matches against Newcomb in round one and Queenscliff in round two. 11U-1 – Grove girls played a great game with the biggest smiles, great team effort. 13U-1 – Ocean Grove 29 vs Drysdale 10 Best: B. Abel, M. Crothers, M. Smith. 13U-2 – Ocean Grove 31 vs Drysdale 8 Best: G. Lombardo, K. Reid, J. Allen. 15U-1 – Ocean Grove 27 vs Drysdale 21 Best: C. Britt, E. Mullally, T. Payne. 15U-2 – Ocean Grove 31 vs Queenscliff 8 Best: S. Beasley, E. Bambrook, A. Duhamel. 17U-1 – Ocean Grove 21 vs Drysdale 23 Best: M. Badrock, C. Praud, M. Goodger. 17U-2 – Ocean Grove 30 vs Drysdale 10 Best: S. Duckett, S. Page, E. Moroney.
19U – Ocean Grove 20 vs Drysdale 25 Best: A. Gibbs, M. Babb, M. Doyle. D grade – Ocean Grove 26 vs Drysdale 7 Best: K. Ferrier, A. O’Keefe, K. Mason. Ocean Grove is developing a strong bond and this was evident against Drysdale. Alyse and Kirrilee moved the ball well down the court. Kate’s shooting was spectacular and Kylie held her ground in defence, making many stoppages. C grade – Ocean Grove 28 vs Drysdale 29 Best: K. Collett, K. Sykes, E. Bolton. This was a heartstopping, physical encounter with nothing separating the teams until the final whistle. Eden and Famie worked hard in the ring keeping it goal for goal with Kylie and Kat storming through the centre. B grade – Ocean Grove 59 vs Drysdale 22 Best: C. Barrand, L. Hood, T. Sinnott.
A grade Super effort from the girls. Every player gave 100% and worked as a team even with various changes occurring throughout the match. There was great defensive pressure from Claire, Lucy and Tahlia together with the goalers Maddy and Tina making the most of their opportunities. A grade – Ocean Grove 53 vs Drysdale 35 Best: K. Ollis, L. Ollis, B. Friend. It was a hotly contested game right from the first whistle with Grove out to make the most of their opportunities. This proved to be most successful with our attackers being very productive under the ring thanks to excellent feeding by Bec and defenders Kelsey and Lauren slowing the Drysdale scoring. Social: 3/5/14 Pink Fundraising High Tea at the netball, bring your mum and nana along to the netball and have a cuppa and be pampered. 3/5/14 - Rotating Dinner
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GROVE pair Emma and Jessika made the Victorian All Abilities team, this is fantastic for the club to have two Ocean Grove representatives. Congratulations to Meg Badrock for getting the 17U Spirit of Sport award last week also. The under 11s started back last Tuesday for their second game after their holidays and are slowly putting together all their training skills. 11U-1 – Grove girls are improving their skills each week. 13U-1 – Ocean Grove 16 vs Torquay 16 Best Players: G Bell, N Page, S Thebes. 13U-2 – Ocean Grove 25 vs Torquay 10 Best Players: E Winter, J Smith, M New. 15U-1 – Ocean Grove 29 vs Torquay 15 Best Players: I Hackett, E Moroney, C Britt. 15U-2 – Ocean Grove 19 vs Torquay 14 Best Players: E Walker, L Praud, S Beasley. 17U-1 – Ocean 27 vs Torquay 15 Best Players: C Praud, B McElligott, M Badrock. 17U-2 – Ocean Grove 18 vs Torquay 14 Best Players: L Conquit, O Duhamel, J Fendyk. 19U – Ocean Grove19 vs Torquay 18 Best Players: B Wemyss, I Wilkins, B England. A nailbiter with Briony having such composure for such a pressure shot in the dying seconds to claim the win. Also fantastic work from Issy and Bridget. D grade – Ocean Grove 13 vs Torquay 17 Best Players: K Sing, K Burden,
A O’Keefe. This game was a close one with Kate and Rachael claiming the goals for Grove but there wasn’t a difference in the score until the last five minutes with intense pressure from both teams. Great game from Kirrilee in defence, Kirrily and Alyse in attack. C grade – Ocean Grove 18 vs Torquay 38 Best Players: B Gavin, A Binns, K Carroll A 12-goal second and third quarter set this win up for Torquay with Britt, Amber and Kim trying to shut down the Tiger attack. B grade – Ocean Grove 19 vs Torquay 51 Best Players: L Hood, G Scott, V Rischitelli Confident scoring from a polished Torquay side made them unbeatable this week, with the Grove injury bench growing, the girls will need to regroup and concentrate at training on what can be improved. A grade – Ocean Grove 36 vs Torquay 45 Best Players: C Parker, L Ollis, C Praud. A mix of junior and senior players took to the courts this week and the younger fraternity didn’t disappoint. 17U player Clem finding herself in a new playing position, due to player unavailability and injuries, took control through the centre with Bridget, also 17U, ably assisting her on the wing. Standing tall at the other end was the defence wall of Kelsey, Lauren and Candice and her hands getting fingertips to every ball that came her way.
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Meg Badrock with her 17U Spirit of Sport award.
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LISTEN UP: Ocean Grove coach Shane Jack addresses his players during a break in the game against Torquay on Saturday night. The Grubbers won by 27 points to remain undefeated. Pictures: MARK HEENAN
Three from three Action from the senior game.
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A BUMPER-sized crowd saw the Grubbers defeat 2013 BFL grand finalists Drysdale on Easter Saturday at Ocean Grove. The home side’s win meant Ocean Grove continued its unblemished 3-0 start and remained at the top of the BFL ladder. Gun Ocean Grove small forward Travis Gavin had a day out and booted six goals, while Grubber playing coach Shane Jack kicked three majors. Key Grubber midfielders Rowan O’Callaghan and Kelly Williams both kicked two majors, while key tall Alex Bottomley also booted two goals.
Drysdale prevailed in the reserves match.
SCOREBOARD
OCEAN GROVE 18.9.117 DEFEATED DRYSDALE 12.10.82 Goals: T. Gavin 6, S. Jack 3, R. O'Callaghan 2, K. Williams 2, A. Bottomley 2, S. Fairway, D. Maloney, A. Higgins Best: K. Williams, B. Poulter, M. Laidler, M. Kellett, A. Bottomley, T. Gavin Ocean Grove gained the initial ascendency and held a 25-point lead at the first break with a six-goal opening quarter blitz. Drysdale fought back in the second quarter with the aid of the breeze courtesy of leading forward Tom Dewey.
The visitors headed into the half-time break with an eight-point lead. The second half saw the home side put the foot on the accelerator with 10 goals compared to Drysdale’s three majors. Makeshift ruckman Brandon Poulter played
arguably his best game in his time at Ocean Grove after shifting from Barwon Heads at the start of the 2013 season. Late in the game, Poulter reigned supreme and gathered disposals at will. Poulter used his undersized status in the ruck to advantage against key Drysdale big man Daniel Gage when the ball hit the ground. Jack said Poulter was a standout in his side’s 35-point win. “He (Poulter) was terrific and he was up against it in the ruck. I thought Drysdale’s ruckmen was good, he (Poulter) battled hard and he was really good,” Jack said.
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Drysdale coach John Fitzgerald praised Ocean Grove’s efforts after the match and said his side was comprehensively beaten in the second half. “They (Ocean Grove) were terrific,” Fitzgerald told the Voice. “You still have to give Ocean Grove credit, their midfield – they have really high-quality players.” Drysdale defeated Ocean Grove by 46 points in the reserves grade. The visitors dominated the match from the outset with Xavier Wilson and Simon Scott both kicking five goals. New recruits Sam Hedditch and Sam Elford were named in the Grubbers’ best.
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Still unbeaten Grubbers dispose of Tigers under lights MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove stamped itself as a genuine BFL contender following its comfortable 27-point win over coastal rival Torquay under the lights of Spring Creek Reserve on Saturday night. The win gave Ocean Grove a 4-0 record and put it second on the ladder. Ocean Grove playing coach Shane Jack, who had stints with Victorian Football League based Werribee and GFL club Geelong West, appreciated how fast the game moved. “It was quick footy, both teams moved it pretty quick,” Jack said. Torquay playing coach Craig McCaughan agreed with Jack’s sentiments after the match.. “It was pretty quick and that is probably where they (Ocean Grove) are at,” McCaughan said. Jack was impressed with the way his players
handled the conditions and stuck to the game plan. “We came up at each contest with different game plans with different players and we just adapted,” Jack said. “It was a good win and we gutsed it out again.” It was a game to saviour for Ocean Grove defender Mark Laidler, who celebrated his 150th senior match for the club. Former Geelong star Max Rooke, who missed the round three clash against Drysdale, was a key catalyst in the victory and provided some uplifting heroics in front of goal and booted four majors. Dynamite forwards Travis Gavin and Daniel Freeman kicked four goals and three goals respectively, while Geelong Falcons–listed player Brayden Warren bagged three majors. Makeshift ruckman Brandon Poulter continued his good form while Jack was
instrumental across halfback. McCaughan praised the Grubbers’ ability to win the contested ball during the key stages of the game, especially the second half. “We fumbled the ball and they (Ocean Grove) just hurt us on the turnover,” he said.
Continued from back page. Ocean Grove playing coach, Shane Jack said the match under lights at Spring Creek Reserve on Saturday was a great advertisement for BFL
night football. “They have the facility down here at (Torquay) now why would not you play night football, it is something different,” Jack said. M E A N W H I L E
Cunningham said night sport in general would be advantageous for the Ocean Grove region. In 2013, Ocean Grove based sporting club the Surfside Waves Soccer Club played the club’s
SEVEN Ocean Grove players have been named in an initial Bellarine Football League Interleague squad of 50 which was released last week by AFL Barwon. They include Grubber forwards Daniel Freeman, Travis Gavin and Daniel Maloney, while on-ballers Andrew Higgins, James McTaggart, Kelly Williams and Aaron O’Callaghan are also part of the squad. Williams, who won Ocean Grove’s senior best and fairest last year, represented the BFL interleague in their clash against the Murray Football League in Tocumwal in 2013.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Torquay vs Ocean Grove at Spring Creek reserve on Saturday night.
SCOREBOARD
OCEAN GROVE 18.11.119 DEFEATED TORQUAY 14.8.92 Goals: T. Gavin 4, M. Rooke 4, D. Freeman 3, B. Warren 3, A. Bottomley 2, D. Maloney , R. O'Callaghan Best: B. Poulter, K. Long, A. Bottomley, R. O'Callaghan, L. Rock, A. Higgins
Grove night footy push for Shell Rd f irst ever night f ixture at Shell Road. “Not just footy, but for Ocean Grove if night sport is a viable proposition you would be planning for it,” he said.
“Hopefully the council will support that and I think the lighting in at (Shell Road) we will able to do that.”
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Night footy call WINNERS: Ocean Grove players sing their club song after defeating Torquay under light at Spring Creek Reserve on Saturday night. The Grubbers are undefeated going into round five this weekend. Full report page 47. Picture: MARK HEENAN
UNDEFEATED
after Saturday-night rout
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OCEAN Grove Football Club president Geoff Cunningham has confirmed playing night football at Shell Road could be a reality as early as 2016. Speaking at the Grubbers’ 27-point victory against Torquay under lights at Spring Creek Reserve on Saturday, Cunningham said the Grubbers would welcome the prospect of playing more night BFL fixtures. It was the second night match the Ocean Grove Football Club has been involved in two seasons after their round 18 clash in 2013 against the Tigers at Spring Creek Reserve. “If the plans fall in place and 2016 is obviously the year and night football is a possibility why would you not you look at it,” Cunningham told the Voice. “It was a great spectacle (against Torquay), you have got to play them earlier in the year because the weather is good and it is warmer. “Torquay do (night football) so well and to their credit they have set the standards, we want to copy and emulate what they are doing and there is a probably a market to do night football.” Continued page 47.