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TRIO: Three Occean Grove ladies Marion Killen, Rita Pryor and Madge Topp all turn 100 this month.
Three hundred and going strong
THERE could be something in the water at Sea Views Manor in Ocean Grove. Three of their residents are turning 100 this month, making a total of 100 centurians. Retiring to Ocean Grove could be good for you. Birthday celebrations page 14.
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THIS Sunday members of Ocean Grove Park will vote on whether or not to support construction of a performance space. As it stands, a $1m performance space has full planning approval and funding. Committee members, and a number of community organisations have thrown their weight behind the project which has been developed over a number of years. However, opposition to the plan, which became public in the last year,
stems from a reluctance to build on one of the town's few open spaces. Initially the focus of opposition was a plan for the council to take over ownership of the park. That intention was withdrawn but the opposition continued with the size and future maintenance of the building forming a key part of that opposition. This week the Voice has given each of the parties an opportunity to get back to basics and focus on the matter. See page 3.
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Young Mila joins elite gymnasts OCEAN Grove Primary student Mila Blyth has earned herself a place at an exclusive Gymnastics Australia International Development Clinic with the cream of Australia’s up and coming talent and Australia’s master gymnastics coaches. Ten-year-old Mila, along with two of her training peers from YMCA Geelong’s new elite program, Elly Bayes and Rose Blackhall, travelled with program coach Brenda Kent to the Australian Institute of Sport headquarters in Canberra at the end of May for a four-day stay and intense training clinic with other elite gymnasts from around Australia. Head National Coach, Peggy Liddick, was there to offer them advice and encouragement. Mila, who travels to train at YMCA Geelong’s Newtown Stadium 24
hours per week, is no stranger to hard work and the clinic gave her an opportunity to impress the Master Coaches with her excellent physical preparation, determination and skill development. Mila said: "I just like the training and having fun and learning new skills,". Her dad Gary was a state champion. "She is getting good support from her school and teachers who are adjusting her classes to accommodate her," said Gary. Coach Brenda was pleased with her young protégée's progress at the clinic and the way in which she and her teammates conducted themselves in what was a high pressure and intense training environment: Mila is one of a small number of gymnasts at YMCA Geelong for whom the International
OCEAN Grove’s Occhipinti family is organising a fundraiser at the Surf Club to help them get back to Thailand to raise money for at-risk children. In April the family – Vince, Donna, Olivia and Samuel – visited Baan Tharn Namchai, an orphanage in Khao Lak just out of Phuket, and were so moved that they decided to return next January to help again. This time Vince will participate in the Hands Across the Water, a charity bike ride from Bangkok to Khao Lak. Vince will ride 800 kilometres in eight days but he has to to raise $10,000 to be eligible to ride. That’s where the
fundraiser comes in. While at the orphanage the family met Peter Baines, a NSW Forensic policeman who headed up the task force to find and identify those lost in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. It was this experience that prompted Peter to found the charity Hands Across the Water. “We were truly humbled to work alongside him and hear more of his story,” said Donna.“He went on to explain how they now run annual charity bike rides across Thailand as their main source of fundraising. Each person that rides must raise $10,000 to donate to Hands. My husband Vince decided there and then that he wanted to do it.” “So we are now
Bag the bag campaign Be part of the movement to reduce plastic bags in Ocean Grove Support our campaign today and help reduce some of the 97% of plastic bags that end up as landfill or litter
MAKE A PLEDGE TODAY! Visit our online Pozible campaign and support Ocean Grove Coastcare to purchase 1000 high quality reusable jute bags for the community.
www.pozible.com/project/181907 Great rewards available including ocean photography prints by Ed Sloane and café vouchers for Driftwood Café. You can also make a donation at Give Now:
www.givenow.com.au/oceangrovecoastcare TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE OUR SEA PLASTIC BAG FREE
Mila Blyth. Development Program is being piloted for this year to allow opportunity for our regional athletes showing exceptional talent to achieve their full potential without having to leave the local area. Mila proved she had what it takes to train and perform at an elite level after her flawless tumbling
and artistry won over judges at the Victorian Championships in November 2013 to crown her floor champion of her level. The gynmasts and coaches always need help in funding travel interstate. If you can help please contact Shona Eland on 0400 179 369.
A chance to help
OCEAN Grove Coastcare has launched a campaign to reduce plastic bag use in our town and need your help!! We aim to raise enough funds to purchase 1000 high quality reusable jute bags to be distributed amongst the community. In doing so, we hope to encourage people to say NO to single use plastic bags – many of which end up in the ocean. What can you do? You can support our campaign, my making a pledge today! Visit our Pozible campaign. Great rewards are available for every pledge made, including cafe vouchers for Driftwood in Ocean Grove and beautiful photography prints by local photographer Ed Sloane. You can also make a donation at Give Now www.givenow.com.au/ oceangrovecoastcare.
International cuisine
Samuel at the orphanage earlier this year. extremely focused on raising the $10,000,” she said. A reverse raffle will be held at the Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club on September 6 from 7pm. There are only 100 tickets to this event. Tickets are $50 per adult and kids are free. Included in the cost of the ticket is beer, wine, soft drink and finger food. First prize in the reverse
raffle is $1,000 - for the last person pulled out of the barrel. Every tenth ticket pulled out can have their $50 back or choose from a donated prize meaning the $50 goes towards the total. There will also be auctions and raffles on the night. We still have plenty of tickets available so need to get the word out and also hope that people may donate prizes or auction items.
OCEAN Grovers have the chance master some international dishes at Neighbourhood Centre. It now runs Mexican, Thai and Vietnamese as well as Vegan cooking classes. Classes start at the end of the month. Contact 5255 4294 or see page 20 for more information.
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Vote could end performance plan
Ocean Grove Park Inc. (the Association), has called a special general meeting for August 23 following a signed request from a number of its members. The meeting is for financial members as at July 31. The Voice has asked the parties to present the issues.
For the performance space WITH respect to the proposed performance space, during the evolution of the design ample opportunities were available to examine the proposal and provide input. A significant number of presentations and consultations were made throughout Ocean Grove and, through the press advice was given that additional presentations would be made upon request. After a six week public exhibition and a presentation in 2009 the proposal went through the normal planning process and a permit was issued incorporating landscaping requested by an initial objector. That objection was then withdrawn and no others were received. Many of the signatories to the request have had full knowledge of the proposal for many years, but at no time have any of them taken up the
opportunity to lodge a formal objection to it during the planning process nor suggested changes to the proposal. Now, through their request, they seek to stop years of work completely. The consultations undertaken, and offered, far exceeded the normal process. The message from the process was that the Ocean Grove community fully welcomed and supported the proposal. Members of the association, including
those now seeking to stop the performance space were kept informed of progress on the proposal by annual reports presented at AGMs and circulated to every member. The project is well covered on the Association website – www oceangrovepark.org. au. The proposal, as it is now, reflects inputs from community consultations, has all the necessary permits, is fully funded, will be debt free with
tenders within budget. It is ready to be constructed As anyone who has been sufficiently interested to look at the drawings, including in the Voice, the proposal is very compact, with a footprint of 250m2, about 25% of the Council’s service centre and library, acoustically designed and will provide a flexible building for all sectors to use. It will be constructed on a portion of the mound, in the south-west of the park that everyone is familiar with People can stand on the mound now and get a real sense of how the facility will discretely blend into the park, its small 1% occupancy of the Park, and how the community will benefit. It will bring performances and art shows that Ocean Grove people can only see as media advertisements for events in other centres. Colin Atkins, Park President
Against the performance space WE are in favour of the resolutions to discontinue the performance space project because it’s inappropriate for the park. Ocean Grove needs a bigger, better facility – on council land. The Association has developed the park for passive recreation and community use. It is now a well-used community asset. However, the term ‘community use’ is not a green light to transform our park into a cultural centre. The park was saved from development and placed into Trust for Nature ownership because of its environmental features. We need to conserve and
protect these features. Sound shell events will be allowed to have audiences of more than 2000 people. The music festival held in the park last April demonstrated that these events can run from 10am to 10.30pm and can interfere with access to the popular walking trail for days. These events will impact on amenity, parking and flora and fauna. The building will only seat 84 people or, if the stage is used, 150 people. It will have rigging, but no stage lighting, no exhibition fittings and no sound system. Contrary to some expectations, it will not be a drop-
in centre for youths. Advance bookings will be required. An adult will need to take responsibility and pay the hiring fee. Construction will consume $150,000 of park funds. Running costs will be $40,000pa. How can the hiring fees for this limited facility cover these costs? The resolution to limit expenditure to $20,000 unless it has been endorsed by members won’t paralyse the Committee. This amount has never been outlaid in the past. It’s reasonable for members to be consulted about high-cost ventures. The mound was not
created to accommodate this building. Many long-standing members involved in fundraising don’t want park funds to be diverted to the building. Many who use the park daily don’t want a building encroaching on their open green space. We understand the Committee is disappointed that members have requested a vote about the building, but the rules clearly state that we have this right. We exercised this right because the Committee has not sought meaningful consultation with the members. Christine Brooks - on behalf of the opposition
Citizens going places OCEAN Grove Senior Citizens has a full range of trips out planned for the next couple of months. Beginning on Sunday August 24 there is an excursion to the Tombstone Country Music Festival. This is followed by a trip on the Tramboat Ferry along the Marybynong River on August 26, Crown Casino on Wednesday September 24, a mystery trip on October 29 and a lunchtime singalong at the Italian Club in Newcomb on November 26. If you are 55 years old and over, feel free to come and join the club Tuesday and Thursday afternoons . For more information on the trips and activities contact 5255 2966.
Plans for Rory fundraiser
RORY Wilson is a 64 year old husband, father and grandfather who was involved in a serious cycling accident on the Bellarine Peninsula recently. A lot of Ocean Grove runners and cyclists will have come across Rory who has given a lot of his time to local causes. As a result of the accident he suffered a severe spinal injury and is permanently paralysed from the upper chest down. A special Trust Fund has been been established for Rory’s future. On August 30 a night out is being held at Buckleys to raise money for that care. Tickets are $66. This includes a 2 course meal and $30 direct to the Appeal. Call 5248 4866 to make a booking.
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Premier Denis Napthine ended a busy week in Ocean Grove supporting Liberal candidate Ron Nelson at his election campaign launch at the Bowling Club. The week began with a debate about policing in the Bellarine.
Cop shop election shuffle THIS year's state election got underway with a debate about policing last week. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville aand Police Association Secretary Ron Iddles took part in a vigil at Drysdale protesting the apparent downgrading of policing on the peninsula. According to protesters the Drysdale, Portarlington and Queenscliff police stations will be closed for five days
a week under changes to be introduced this Sunday. Now those three stations will open for limited hours two days a week and close the remaining five – with resources to be centralised at the Ocean Grove station. However, Ron Nelson who was in Ocean Grove later in the week, denied this would affect safety. “The bottom line is no police stations are closing, we are not losing police
officers in the area,” Mr Nelson said. “In fact since the Napthine Government have come to power, Victoria now has more than 1700 extra police officers, including more than 60 on the beat in the greater Geelong region. “Victoria Police have taken community concerns into account and we have a streamlined and sensible system to ensure safety is the priority across
the Peninsula. “Portarlington, Drysdale and Queenscliff police stations will still be in operation.” Mr Nelson said “scare tactics” had been used to make the community believe that police wouldn’t be on duty when stations were closed. “This couldn’t be further from the truth, we now have clarity about where police are, when stations are open, and above all
we have confidence that there is a 24-hour police presence on the Bellarine Peninsula, 365 days a year,” he said. “And the clear message from Victoria Police, and we have heard it time and time again, is that no police stations on the Peninsula will close.” “Their plan has been to streamline the services to make police operations on the Peninsula more effective for residents.”
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President Kevin Callinan presents Dot Lindsay with Life Membership of the Senior Citizens Centre.
Enjoying the companionship Norma Hunt, Gwen Butcher and Bernice Grenda.
OCEAN Grove Senior Citizens Centre can boast an election for office holders – at the same time as a growing number of community organisations struggle to attract
those present Elly Smits was elected secretary and Diane Sapwell was re-elected as treasurer. Previously Diane had held both posts. President Kevin Callinan was re-
Citizen's group going strong membership. The election for secretary and treasurer posts was held at the centre in The Terrace during its annual general meeting last week. After a secret ballot of
Chris Mounas, Silvia Kontogeorgis and Russell Kontogeorgis.
HAVE YOUR SAY CUSTOMER SERVICE – COMMUNITY SURVEY Council resolved at a meeting earlier this year to review the customer service model to make sure the type of service we provide aligns with people’s needs and preferences now and in the future. We currently operate eight customer service centres at Belmont, Brougham Street, City Hall, Corio, Drysdale, Geelong West, Ocean Grove and Waurn Ponds. We’re seeking your input in the planning for future delivery of face-to-face customer service. HOW TO HAVE YOUR SAY • Online survey www.geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay • Print survey available at customer service centre or by phoning 5272 5272 for a copy. The survey closes Monday 8 September 2014. COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS The workshops are being held on Wednesday 3 September and Thursday 4 September 2014 Register your interest in attending by phoning 5272 5272 or complete the registration form in the survey.
elected as president. He made a point of thanking Diane for her diligent and work for the centre. A highlight of the meeting was also the awarding of life membership to tireless
centre volunteer Dot Lindsay. The centre has about 150 members. Details of activities can be found on the Voice What’s On page on page 19.
Lyn Nurnaitis, Kevin Callinan, Elly Smits and Henri Stunnebrink.
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John Williamson among the top teams of 30 years, and inset the last Surfside Tennis Club side, Corey Ivec, Sean Williamson, Ari Millen, Nathan Low, with John.
Last serve for little club OCEAN Grove’s smaller tennis club has served its last match after dwindling numbers forced it into reluctant retirement. Surfside Tennis Club has been running for nearly 30 years and has hosted dozens of junior and senior premiership sides at an alternative site on the newer side of town. However, the disappointment has been converted into a positive new outcome for local tennis with the high quality Shell Road Reserve
courts being taken over by an overflowing Ocean Grove Tennis Club. President John Williamson, speaking on the last day the club played on its home courts, said it was a sad decision but one that became increasingly inevitable. “I suppose it’s just the way things go. Ocean Grove is a very popular club and certainly has always been bigger than Surfside. That’s why we’ve decided to amalgamate.” From a time when the
club boasted seven junior teams, a midweek ladies and two senior teams, it has now been whittled down to one junior side. “It’s time to pull up stumps,” said John who anticipated both the remaining side and volunteers at the club would move to in the new combined club. “It is sad in a way, a lot of local people have invested a lot of time and effort in keeping a community club open. You do it is as volunteers, you do it for
the kids primarily, but also for the adults that want to play. We’ve got good facilities here, but at least they will be utilised, which is good.” John, who has been involved in the club for about ten years, added his thanks to the City of Greater Geelong which has supported the club with upgraded courts and lights. Ocean Grove Tennis Club has already been sharing the courts with Surfside as well as
Wallington. “I think this is probably something we should have done some years ago but you sort of keep it going in the hope of building it up again, especially with the children’s centre next door. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone to come in and start running little pee-wee tennis. That’s how our kids, at five or six years of age, started. “It’s always been a very friendly club,” he added. See tennis, page 30.
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Plea for drivers to slow down Dear editor, MANY years ago our coastal reserves and adjoining grassy woodlands would have been home to populations of both swamp wallabies and eastern grey kangaroos. As the landscape changes through development the sighting of such protected wildlife are few and far between. Along 13th Beach in particular it is not uncommon for a resident swamp wallaby to utilise virtually the whole length of the beach, including the Bluff. Less often however do we see eastern grey kangaroos residing here. Sadly many of these majestic animals do not survive due to collisions with vehicles. Over summer last year the Spit in Ocean Grove was home to a juvenile male eastern grey. This week
an eastern grey has been sighted along 13th Beach. A few weeks ago our resident swamp wallaby was killed by a car. These amazing macropods are strong animals, but are not the most road-savvy creatures, becoming easily confused and blinded by headlights. Please have regard for our wildlife, they may pop out anywhere. Lowering your speed from dusk and dawn will not only provide you with a better chance of avoiding impact with the animal, but will ensure you arrive home safely. Together we can make a difference Maddie Glynn Manager Community Liaison and Education Barwon Coast
Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre It was a great pleasure to be at the long awaited announcement of funding to enable the redevelopment of the old Children’s Services building to become a new community hub. The project has been Council priority, allocating the building to the Neighbourhood Centre and committing funding of $950,000. The Neighbourhood Centre Board raised $250,000 and were waiting patiently the remaining $500,000 from the state government. I was pleased to advocate strongly in parliament for the funding to be made available. Congratulations to Nicki Dunne, Cr Jan
Farrell and all those involved in getting this important local project up and running. Cuts to Bellarine police services As you may have heard, Police Command has announced that the three stations – Drysdale, Portarlington and Queenscliff - will only open for eight hours, two days per week and only provide nonoperational counter service. Therefore, all Bellarine police will operate from the Ocean Grove station and be on the Geelong roster. This means our police can be rostered away from Bellarine and it also means police response for the Bellarine will be from Ocean Grove, taking staff away from that station to
Voice on holiday in New Caledonia
The Voice went on holiday to the Isle of Pines (New Caledonia) via the Pacific Pearl with Ocean Grove local Taylor Moore.
State view – Lisa Neville cover areas once staffed by the three other stations. I believe this new model means no new police members on the Bellarine and as existing staff can now be rostered in Geelong, there is likely to be less police on the Bellarine altogether. Cr Lindsay Ellis, I and other community representatives organised a vigil outside Drysdale Police station recently to keep these issues alive with the state government and Police Command. It was a great success, so thanks to everyone who came to support our local police and show their concern about the downgrading of police services on the Bellarine. I will continue to work hard on these issues
and am committed to maintaining the three smaller stations with police back on duty 16 hours a day, and rosters that see Bellarine Police working in Bellarine. Bellarine SES It was great to visit the Bellarine SES in Drysdale recently. One of the busiest units in the region, the SES is staffed entirely by volunteers. They provide a fantastic service and I applaud them for the contribution they make to our community. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact the Bellarine Unit on 0427074 029, email bellarine@ ses.vic.gov.au or visit www.bellarineses.org.au. Ocean Grove CFA dinner I was delighted to be
invited to attend the CFA dinner recently. It was a great opportunity to acknowledge the CFA’s vital role in the community. We rely on their dedication and bravery and it is important to remind them of the high regard in which they are held by both residents and visitors to the Bellarine. 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 Phone: 5248 3462
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Dream coming true for local families IN May this year, Ocean Grove Connected Communities (formerly the OG Community Enterprise) gave $18,400 for local groups and projects. Ocean Grove families supporting young adults with disabilities are edging closer to realising their dream of having access to supported accommodation close to home. Founding Chair of Ocean Grove Connected
Communities, Jon Mamonski said: "With a financial boost of $4,000 from OGCC and donated Council land, the Bellarine Supported Living project is on the way to becoming reality." The grant from OGCC has helped fund the cost of setting up a trust for tax deductible donations. The Bellarine Peninsula currently has no long term supported accommodation for people with disabilities.
Since Ocean Grove Connected Communities began in 2008 they have allocated almost $320,000 to a broad range of projects and groups, having a positive impact throughout our community. Applications for the next round of grants are being accepted and the cut off date is Friday 19 September. There is a call for Ocean Grove families to 'Light Up Your Street'. That will bring a lot of joy
Adele Prudames of Ocean Grove Connected Communities presents a cheque to Bellarine Supported Living.
to children's faces. Simply apply for a grant and get your neighbourhood to put up some fairy lights along your street this Christmas.
Local groups can apply for projects ranging from $500 to $5,000 by filling out the form on-line at www.oceangrovecc.org.au.
Shirley Palmer, Cathy Flynn, Jean Austin, Angela Gillett, and Dawn Wilding.
Knitting takes patients
WAITING to see the doctor has become a lot more productive in Ocean Grove. One of the staff had a bright idea to introduce continuous knitting projects for those lined up for GP appointments at Ocean Grove Medical Centre.
A couple of months later and a warm and colourful blanket has been created in a massive joint effort by scores of contributors. According to the centre receptionist Cathy Flynn the idea was the brain child of fellow staffer Jacqui Herron. “Jacqui’s a bit of an ideas
person and came in and said we should bring in knitting for the patients to do while they are waiting,” Although Cathy said she couldn’t even begin to guess how many people had contributed, there had been huge take up – with some starting a line,
another continuing – and yet another finishing it. “Even young patients are coming in and doing it. Nearly everyone knows how to knit. It’s been a real talking point.” The first completed 40 square blanket is now proudly hung on the wall of the surgery so everyone
can see the finished product. They hope to donate it to the Cottage by the Sea in Queenscliff. Thanks the success of the idea they have now begun work on a new blanket. “It’s just a really nice community thing,” said Cathy.
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Take the test: Nev THEY don’t get tougher than concreters but Neville Creecy’s story should be enough to make the blokiest bloke take stock. Neville was diagnosed with prostate cancer back in January. As if that wasn’t enough the 60-year-old lost his fiancée Kathryn to a heart attack less than a month later. Neville postponed his first round of chemotherapy to attend her funeral. They were due to have been married in March. The battler pushed on – enduring 96 hours of toxic cocktails followed by five weeks of radiation therapy and then another 96 hours back on the chemo. After that it was enduring
pain – that still lingers. But now, six months on, Neville received the news he’d worked for – his oncologist at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre has told him that he has beaten the cancer. “He (the oncologist) said, ‘have a look at the screen. You are free of cancer’. I just broke down in tears and gave him a cuddle. I was just elated, I can’t go into it. “He said to me, ‘Neville, you’ve got a second chance in life. “He said to me, ifyou didn’t come in when you did you would not be here now.” He’s now easing back into work, having been helped along by his mother,
HARD ADVICE: Neville Creecy and his supportive stepson Alan Humphries. brother and ex-wife. Neville also made strong mention of the role a special woman in his life had made in supporting him throughout the ordeal. Neville, who has been concreting for 35 years, said he wanted to stand up and let other blokes know that
they should get checked if they ever get signs, such as blood in their urine or semen or changes in urinating habits. “I’ve heard them saying, ‘I’m not having someone put their finger up my bum’. I tell them, mate, is it worth your life. Any
signs or symptoms, go and get checked out. Do not hesitate. It’s not hard. If I hadn’t got it checked out I wouldn’t be here now.” Neville added that the Andrew Love Cancer is “the best place I have ever been to in my life. They are so caring.”
Bikers give prostate cancer the two finger salute CALLING all distinguished Ocean Grove and Bellarine motorcycle and scooter riders – it’s time to dress up and look dapper – for prostate awareness. Geelong will be part of a spiffing event next month that will happen simultaneously in 250 worldwide cities. The third annual Distinguished Gentleman’s
Ride will take place on Sunday September 28 and encourages riders to ditch the leathers and don suits for a fun low speed ride through the city. Originally founded by a few Aussies in Sydney, the well-dressed movement has caught on in the US, the UK, across Europe, India and countless other countries.
The idea is to raise awareness and support research into Men's Health by bringing together dapper riders of classic machines, cafe racers, bobbers, custom motorcycles, trackers and undefinable two-wheeled creations. A group is organising in Ocean Grove with a plan to ride up to Geelong where they can change into suits
and ride with the others based up that way. In future years a Bellarine ride may get to host its own but for now the organisers are hoping some of the peninsula riders will make the journey up to the ride. More details will follow in future editions of the Voice. For information on the rides go to the facebook page www.facebook.com/
Gentlemansride/info or call 0400 721185 to register an interest.
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Real life survival behind the relay
IN the run up to the this year’s Ocean Grove Relay for Life the Voice is highlighting some of the stories of the survivors of cancer. Many cancers are unavoidable. In the case of prostate cancer
there is a strong message about increasing the odds of survivability by taking prompt action when you get early signs. Two well known Ocean Grove fellas have courageously gone
on the record this week to help prevent other blokes from dying of embarrassment. Ocean Grove Relay for Life celebrates the survivors, supports those tackling cancer and
remembers those lost. It will take place at Collendina Oval on November 8 and 9. For more information go to the facebook page for bellarinerelayforlife.
Ironman's steely resolve
Stewart Owen.
IRONMAN Stewart Owen thought his doctor had mixed up his records when he broke the news that he may have prostate cancer. In 2008 the fit 47-year-old father of three visited his GP and asked for the blood and digital test as part of a routine health check. He was knocked sideways by the news. “There were no symptoms (before he found out). I was fit. I’d come off the Busselton Full Ironman two years before and kept fairly fit, there was no fatigue, there was nothing at all that gave me any indication, so when I got the results back I thought this isn’t my file. There must be a mix up, I was in total shock.” “It went from six months of wait and see to all of a sudden they found something and it’s oh s***, we’ve got to go in quick. “That news came through on the day before Christmas when I had all my family over. “I was numb, thinking
this can’t be real. I met my family down at Johnston Park for Carols by Candlelight and the whole time I’m thinking ‘could this be the last Christmas?’ “It was just surreal. Looking at the information they gave me at the time my life expectancy was pretty bad. I was immediately referred to an urologist for further tests. It took a further six months of wait and watch, medication and two biopsies before my fears were confirmed of an aggressive prostate cancer and urgent need for a radical prostatectomy.” Regular blood tests at three, six and 12 months have occurred since the operation and eventually zero PSA readings were indicated. That was up until February this year. He is now preparing for the next course of treatment – likely to be radiotherapy – in September. Stewie, as he’s known among the local Ocean Grove Harriers running group, is now simultaneously training
for the inaugural Ballarat 70.3 (half ironman) whilst getting his body as fit as possible to be zapped. With eight previous half ironmans, two full ironmans, a Melbourne full marathon and numerous open water swims and half marathons under his belt, Stewie knows a big part of the battle is in the mind. But more than that, he knows that his insistance on getting the checks in the first place were critical. “My advice to every male aged from their mid-40s on, please request a prostate examination and blood test regularly. Don’t put it off.” Acknowledging there are two schools of thought about testing and treating prostate cancer, Stewart said his own example was a pretty convincing argument for getting checked and sorted. “My doctor said to me you are the classic argument for the case of testing because, he said, ‘in your case you wouldn’t be here’.”
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Victoria Alesios, Jill Keys and Beata Pawlak.
Town firms take chance to network ABOUT 25 local business owners and staff shared a drink, a chat and a nibble after work at Ocean Grove Business Association’s after hours meet up earlier this month. Real estate agent LJ Hooker hosted the event within their Terrace off ices, with plenty of networking that brought together retailers, building trades, accountants, dry cleaners and bankers, just to name a few.
Business Association president Helen Butteriss spoke brief ly about ongoing initiatives including the new website, future networking events and the development of an exciting new buy local idea. For more information about ongoing initiatives and joining Ocean Grove Business Association, go to the website www. oceangrovebusiness. com.au or see the facebook page.
Greg McDonald and Leanne Gourley.
David Ellis, IanBrewer, MaryanneBrewer and SandiWard.
NikiHines and Jacinta Crawley.
Graeme Allchin and Alisha Adams.
Business Association president Helen Butteriss welcomes the attendees.
Sarah Valentine, PeterHobbs and MarkEdmonds.
Ty Simons, Rachael Simons and PhilipChristian.
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Nature Reserve AGM on again THE Friends of Ocean Grove Nature Reserve are staging their AGM on Saturday August 30. The AGM will start with an 8.30am egg and bacon breakfast before formalities start at 9am. Current projects include: the continued planting of 200 yellow gums with full wire fencing (so they don’t get eaten by the wallabies); forming strong links with local families especially those new to Oakdene (and area) explaining what is appropriate in the reserve (no dogs or bikes) – and why (scares wallabies and spreads fungus on tyres which kills grass trees). Also the setting up a Bush Group that meets regularly for outdoor play, continuing with social and environmental activities (eg. October Open Day and Photography Course); and encouraging new volunteers and committee members.
Three centuries are celebrated at Sea Views
Occean Grove ladies and Sea Views Manor residents Marion Killen, Rita Pryor and Madge Topp all turn 100 this month. Here they are pictured with staff managers Sharina Lynam and Glenn Chidzey. Pictured right, Legacy Ladies president Page Young presenting Madge Topp with a birthday cake at their recent meeting. Pictured with Madge are Ruth Garland and Gladys Hume. OCEAN Grove’s Laurel Ladies celebrated member Madge Topp’s 100th
birthday earlier this month. Born in August 1914 in Maryborough, Victoria,
Madge moved to Ocean Grove in 1996 and has been an active bowler.
The Legacy Ladies made a special lunch to celebrate as well as presenting the
SeaViews Manor resident with a cake and flowers to mark the special occasion.
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All-rounder is bowler bound
Living End drummer Andy Strachan will be playing in Ocean Grove this month.
Happy End THE Happy Accidents are back at The Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill for a special show on August 30. Andy Strachan (Living End), Simon Dawe and Tim Neal (and guests) will be cooking up their
own unique brand of solid, high energy Funk with smatterings of Reggae all smothered in Soul. Joining them on the night are guests 'Last Coast'. Last Coast hail from Barwon Heads and
over the course of 2014 have been developing their brand of rock atmospherica. Tickets are $15, available from The Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill, get them early as it sold out last time. Tel: 52551566.
A L L - R O U N D performer Andy Pobjoy is booked to appear at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club on Saturday August 30. Andy is a remarkable performer, and is often known as the (instru) mentalist, as not only can he sing up a storm, but he plays eight different instruments! He will be appearing with his 8 piece band – a rare opportunity for people to see the show that Andy performs on cruise ships all over the world. Andy, who has become a mainstay on the Australian resort and corporate circuit
combining the elegance of jazz classics with the energy of party hits, has spent the last ten years performing at venues, casinos, hotels and resorts all over the Australia. For tickets contact Ocean Grove Bowling Club on 5255 1540.
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BeachHouse keeps on keeping on
BeachHouse Barwon Heads has been operational for six and a half years, in the former Barwon Heads fire station. This beautifully renovated venue is a fusion of cafĂŠ and restaurant styles. A relaxed cafe environment during the day, serving some of the town's best coffee, makes way for modern Australian cuisine during the evening hours. BeachHouse Barwon Heads prides itself on its friendly and efficient service, constant quality of food, and affordable and extensive wine list, which has a large number of local wines on display. The kitchen staff aim to provide fresh and tasty dishes, sourcing the best produce for each season. With winter still hanging around, our bar room with an open fire is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of locally produced wine, beer or cocktail, whilst sampling some of our grazing menu, available all day from 11.30am onwards. This room can also transfer into a private room for your next function. BeachHouse Barwon Heads is open seven days for breakfast, lunch and dinner all year round, from 9am Monday to Friday, and from 8am Saturday and Sunday. Menus can be seen on www.beachhousebarwonheads.com.au and bookings are highly recommended and can be placed on 5254 3376 or info@beachhousebarwonheads.com.au.
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what’s ON music/live events
• Piping Hot Chicken Shop - August 30 Happy Accidents - October 4 Stephen Cummings - October 18 Fiona Boyes Hammond Trio - November 1 Carus Thompson • 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 - August 20 Just the Ticket - August 28 Sweeney Todd: School edition • Springdale Community
Centre Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every third Sun of every month 2pm - 5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - October 9 Morning Melodies Andy Pobjoy - December 11 Morning Melodies Don Fisher
markets & fairs
• Parkes Hall Newcombe Street Portarlington - August 24 9am to 2pm • Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Winter Market at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre - Sunday September 7 • Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm • Barwon Heads Market - August 30 Barwon Heads Hall Hitchcock Ave
food/wine • Leura Park Estate
Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 5253 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington - Open weekends and public holidays 11am - 5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760
get active
• Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity Ph: 0438 055 679 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music for 55plus, 10.15am gentle exercises to music for 65plus contact Marg on 52 551 335 - Thursday 1pm Craft Group • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove
- Wednesdays 9am Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Queenscliff RSL Hall - Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Marcus Hill Hall cnr Banks Road and Bellarine Highway - Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Ph: 5251 3393 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Mondays 7-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413 690597 • Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435 481 920 • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove - Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422 700951
• Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955 331 or email Kerryn@bluewateryoga. org.au
reading & writing
• Ocean Grove Library – corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. - Wednesdays 10.30am – Toddlertime - Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses - Fridays 10.30am Preschool Storytime. - First Wednesday of the month 4pm-5pm Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 8-12 - Third Tuesday of each month 2.30pm-3.30pm Book chat for adults. All welcome.www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov. au
family fun
• Koombahla Equestrian Park
- Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 52 562 742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove - Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Grove Toy Library Borrow a range of toys for children aged six months to six years, open to all families on the Bellarine www. oceangrovetoylibrary. org.au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove - Friday 10am-noon Ocean Grove Play Group Any children 5yrs and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time contact Chelsea Cole at oceangroveplaygroup@ gmail.com classes & exhibtions • Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range
of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 5255 4294
classes & exhibtions
• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check our program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 52 554 294
health & wellbeing
• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@gmail. com. What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice. com
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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. Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club. Practical environmental activities to help protect our coastline. Ph: John 04399 30399 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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Guest speaker delivers the goods ONE thing you can count on at Rotary are the excellent guest speakers. James Grinter, guest speaker at the last meeting has been with the pilot boat service for 20 years. He commenced in the workshop, then as a Deck Hand and now holds the position of Coxswain. The role of the service is to provide a taxi ride for pilots to guide ships into and out of Port Philip Harbour. James gained experience in Great Britain with the RNLI where he became
familiar with specially designed ships and helicopters. The organisation, which is privately owned, has been in service for 175 years. It commenced in 1839 with the proviso that there would be no financial loss. George Tobin was the first pilot. Originally the pilot station was positioned outside the Heads on the Wyuna. The Wyuna which is currently in Tasmania will soon be returning to Victoria to be re fitted at Williamstown to begin
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a new life as a maritime museum. Launches with duplicate fittings for safety are
Rotary president John Paton presents a cheque for $900 to Chris Paterson of Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. Also pictured is Paul Short.
Market donation from Rotary
currently used to take the pilots out to guide ships through the heads and up the bay. The entrance to DONATIONS from Ocean Grove Rotary summer markets totalling $900 were presented recently to Chris Paterson, President of the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. Chris gave a rundown on plans for development of the Surf Club which has outgrown its current facility. Membership is growing rapidly. Ocean Grove beach is the most populated beach in the area with an estimated 138,000 people visiting annually. The state government and Barwon Coast has funded the planning stage which will now go to Council for approval. The building is estimated to cost $3.8 million and will house facilities for corporate and private rental.
Port Phillip bay is one of the most dangerous waters in the world with multiple depths, conflicting tides and currents. To be a pilot you must have sea time of at least four years, and be a Captain with 12 months in command. You must be under 45 years of age and hold an exemption, (meaning that you are qualified to guide a ship through the heads). Full qualification for the position takes three to four years. Originally the pilot launches were built and fitted out at Queenscliff but with modern demands, many trials, and worldwide search local craftsmen are employed to fit out a French designed hull. The boats are selfrighting, smoother in the water and most satisfactory in the sometimes very rough seas. The service operates 365 days per year, brings 100 ships per week through the Heads, and takes approximately 50 minutes to transport a pilot. It takes six hours to tie a ship up in port. James showed a DVD portraying the conditions with which pilots have to contend in order to guide the ships safely. By the response many in the
audience decided they would not take the job on. Next week Gwen Carbone will speak on Insider Secrets, how to get and stay motivated! And the following week Stuart Boardwalk will talk on the Barwon River Park lands
Sunday Sept 7 9am - 1pm
project. Visitors welcome. Rotary meets for dinner at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club 6pm for 6.30pm, dinner is $22 with drinks at bar prices. SMS Noel Emselle on 0457-315 900 by noon Monday with your booking
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school news
Sports are on the curriculum
Archie takes to the high jump.
OCEAN Grove Primary School recently held its house sports at Landy Field which was attended by students in years three to six. The weather was pretty reasonable for winter and the students thoroughly enjoyed the day. Students were grouped by age and gender to compete in track and f ield events. First place getters from each event received f ive points for their house, second place getters
three points and third place getters two points. Every child who participated received a point for each event. The day concluded with our annual relay races where the houses, Bass, Mitchell, Sturt and Flinders faced off against each other. Bass was the overall winner for the day. All students who placed in an event will now go on to represent the school against other schools in our district.
Bass competitor Oskar has a go at the shot put.
Housemates Grade three boys Miles, Tom, Campbell, Nathan and Lachie are excited to represent Mitchell house on their first House Athletics day.
Healthy learning
Hamish and Asha.
OCEAN Grove Primary School foundation students participated in the Teddy Bear Hospital Program on Thursday August 7. The program aimed to reduce young children’s anxiety around visiting hospitals and health professionals as well as encouraging healthy
lifestyles. The program consists of a two-hour session with children rotating through seven stations that each explore different aspects of health. The stations include a hospital visit, vaccinations, sun safety, healthy bones, healthy eating and exercise,
healthy lungs and oral hygiene. Children brought a soft toy to school on the day to be a patient for some of the stations. The students enjoyed f inding out about how to keep themselves and their teddy safe and healthy. Sophie and Keegan.
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Mixed up robins – pink or rose? I AM writing this with my 'tail between my legs' because in the last edition of the Voice, I wrote that I saw a rose robin at Minya Winery, when in fact it was a pink robin. Oh dear. When I read the bird list that Hugo typed up I realised that I hadn't identified the bird correctly. The birds can be differentiated in that the pink robin has no white in the tail. I'm a dill! In lots of ways I am happy to have seen a pink robin as I had never seen one before, so now that I have my ID correct I am happy. Speaking of seeing a bird for the first time, I have been going to Anglesea Heath in the hope to spot a southern emu-wren, and this week I struck the jackpot. And my goodness what a beautiful little bird. The southern emu-wren is listed as endangered federally. This bird has a 10cm tail made up of six feathers, which actually slows it down in flight. Male southern emuwrens are grey-brown streaked black above, and tawny brown below, with a distinctive blue chin and throat, and some blue around the eyes. Females are similar but lack the blue colouration.
These birds are extremely shy and difficult to photograph, as they prefer to spend most of the time low in dense shrubs.The southern emu-wren is found along the east coast of Australia from southeastern Queensland through to Tasmania and west to south-eastern South Australia. Speaking of rare birds, I have been to Blue Waters Lake in Ocean Grove a few times to see the freckled ducks. I saw about 10 of them under the big willow tree on the southern side of the lake. They are very clever in that they hide in the willow on the lakeside, so they are also difficult to photograph. It struck me as I walked around the willow how many nests were obvious when there are no leaves on the willow tree. It certainly is a popular tree! I didn't see the 70 to 100 freckled ducks that were in the lake a few weeks ago, but it was nice to see the freckled ducks that were there. These birds are endangered in Victoria and they have the most beautiful feather arrangement, so it's great to see them up close. I also saw a black-tailed native hen swimming in
the lake, which was an unusual sight. I was also walking my dogs at Wallington Recreation Reserve when I saw a pair of wedgetailed eagles flying over. I wonder if they will be nesting near the Nature Reserve this spring. The AGM for the Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve will be held on August 30 at 9am. If you are interested in attending you can email the Friends Group on friends.oceangrove. naturereser ve@gmail. com. If you are interested in any activities organised by Bellarine Birdlife you can check out the website at www.birdlife. org.au/locations/birdlifebellarine-peninsula. I received an email from Barwon Coast alerting to the presence of an eastern grey kangaroo hanging around the road at 13th beach. Please be careful driving along the road especially at dawn and dusk. And if you see a pink robin please be very careful in distinguishing it from a rose robin (Jennifer)!!!! Jen Carr
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The Six Degrees team: Nicky Teese, Graham Bignell, Jodie Quinn and Shelley Gross.
Diving in for Mega Swim SWIMMERS are limbering up for the biggest, longest and most rewarding dip of the year – the MS Mega Swim. So far seven teams have signed up featuring nearly 100 swimmers. As of Friday the event had already raised $10,919 for MS Australia and its Go for Gold scholarship. They have an overall target of $20,000. Among the teams taking part is the Six Degrees. Team member and regular participant Shelley Gross said: “I love participating in the MS Mega Swim. “Not only do I help those living with MS, it helps to keep me motivated
for swimming laps – especially during the winter. “There are many fun runs, but not a lot of events for swimmers.” Not all of Shelley’s team knows each other – hence the name six degrees or six degrees of separation. But they are all swimming for the cause. This year Shelley will be swimming through the night, which is a good reminder that people with MS live with the condition 24 hours a day. “I have a good friend with MS, and this year her mother and sister are in our team,” Shelley added. Other teams taking part include Rotary Engines,
Boroughcoutas, Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club, Sink or Swim, LiveWell Lobsters and Bellarine Aquatic and Sports team. The swim will take place at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre on the weekend of Saturday August 30 and Sunday August 31 starting at 12noon and finishing at the same time the next day. A highlight of the event will be the ‘Bellarine Bullet’ at 7pm on Saturday night, a 100m pool sprint featuring the fastest swimmers of each team. For more information see the website megawim.com and follow the Ocean Grove link.
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Considines show heart and SOUL
Local father-son pair crowned champs
Lee Considine Pictures: ETHAN SMITH
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LEE and Ben Considine are the toast of the SOUL Longboard Club after being crowned national champions at the Australian Surf ing Festival in Coffs Harbour this month. Father Lee, 52, claimed Victoria’s f irst Australian title following his win in the over 40 Loggers event, while son Ben, 17, was a standout in the Junior Loggers f inal to capture the title. Lee won his title with a total heat score of 16.50, while Ben scored a combined tally of 18.50 from his two best waves. Ben also made the f inal of the Open Loggers event and f inished fourth during the twoday competition held at the picturesque Arrawarra Headland on August 7 and 8. The term Loggers refers to longboarding with boards longer than nine foot in competition. The Voice spoke to Lee and Ben, who reside in Barwon Heads, as they made their journey back to Victoria from the
NSW mid-north coast by car last week. Ben said his father’s win was a huge inspiration behind his success in the Junior Loggers event. “I was super stoked when Dad won the Over 40’s Loggers event I could not have been happier,” Ben told the Voice. “He was super stoked with it as well, I think that just made me win my event more.” Lee praised the SOUL Longboard Club for its ongoing support and how they helped shaped his son’s progress in the sport. Lee and Ben have been involved with SOUL Longboard Club for several years now. “SOUL are a fantastic club, particularly they have supported Ben’s surf ing since he was nine years old,” Lee said. “They have been pretty pivotal in Ben’s development. “The club is absolutely rapt. They are pretty excited about it.”
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Tennis finals are looming THE END of another successful winter season at Ocean Grove Tennis Club (OGTC) is looming. There are at least three junior and two senior, teams playing f inals this month. The semiand preliminary f inals will be played over the next two weeks, with the grand f inals being held on the last Saturday in August. It would be great for family and friends to come along to these matches to offer support. The annual general meeting was held last week, and with that, an unexpected and very generous gift from the veterans to the junior players. A huge thank you to all of the veterans for a $500 donation to go towards junior development. This is another endorsement of the wonderful spirit and encouragement between every division of our club. The junior committee will be meeting next week to decide how this will best be used to support all junior members. Have you ever thought
about playing tennis? It’s August already and that means the summer competition, and weather, will be upon us before we know it. It is a perfect time to pick up your racquet and join friends for a hit. The club welcomes new members of all ages and abilities to join our family friendly club. Tennis is a game you can play all through your life and is a fun and social way of staying active. Here are some of the experiences Ocean Grove Tennis Club can offer: • junior competition Saturday mornings • senior competition Saturday afternoon • veterans Monday, Wednesday and Friday • midweek ladies Tuesdays competition • Wednesday night ladies competition • Thursday night mens mompetition • Tennisfanatics Tennis Coaching, Squad, Hot Shots and Cardio weekdays and evenings. • School holiday clinics with our qualif ied coaches New memberships
can be taken at any time, however summer competition forms will need to be handed in by August 30. Here are some more important dates: NOW: Summer sign up commencing – add your name to the lists at the club, for junior or senior competition. Cut off is August 30. August 22 – Fashion Parade fundraiser for the Bouma family will be held at the tennis club. You will pay only $10 entry with clothes from Kairos, and ladies from Wednesday night competition modelling the clothes. August 23 – semif inals and preliminary f inals commence for eight- and six-team sections respectively. August 30 – grand f inal day and junior club presentation at the clubhouse. All winter playing juniors welcome for pizza lunch and award presentation. Annual Membership and off icial sign up for summer teams. October 18 – annual membership due for all members. Early bird
discount applies if you pay before this date. ($10 off junior and senior, $20 off family membership) Option to pay at OGTC on Saturday mornings before August 30, to Jen Franks. Here are the results for Saturday August 2: Section 3 Mixed hosted Waurn Ponds and won 6,36 -0,10. Saira Shah, Zane Beazley, Emily Kehagias and Joel McMahon won every set convincingly. Section 4 Boys travelled to Grovedale and lost 5,31 -1, 12. Rhiley James won the only set of this tough match. Section 5 Girls Red played at Geelong Lawn and lost 5,34 -1,25. Jade Murphy and Brooke Vigilante managed a win in their doubles, and other sets were close, but the opposition were best on the day. Section 5 Girls White were scheduled to play Waurn Ponds but they had to forfeit so the points were Grove's. Section 7 Boys played against Grovedale
Yellow at their home courts and narrowly lost by three games 3,30 -3,27. Zac Soutar and Tom Soutar won their singles. Section 9 Boys played at home against Drysdale and lost 1,21 – 5, 31. Robert Campbell won his singles for the only Ocean Grove win of the match. Section 12 Girls played at Leopold and lost 5,35 – 1,19. Erica Crawford and Ruby D’Arcy won their doubles. Section 13 Boys hosted Grovedale and won 6,36 -0,13. Liam Mullen, Thomas Grundell, Jack James and Matthew Stanic won all of their sets. Section 15 Boys played at home against Torquay 5,31 -1, 12. Lochie Dwyer and Sam Hines won their singles and then teamed up in the doubles to win again. Section 16 Girls travelled to Grovedale and won 2,22 – 4,31. Paige McGurk won her singles and doubles in this match. Here are the results for Saturday, August 9:
Section 3 Mixed played at Moolap and lost 4,33 -2,19. Sabastian Bouma won his singles and then doubles. They are second on the ladder. Section 4 Boys played local rivals Surfside at home and lost 0,8 6,36. This leaves them eighth on the ladder. Section 5 Girls Red hosted Torquay in a drawn match 3,29 -3,29. Mia Holliday won her singles and doubles. They are now fourth on the ladder. Section 5 Girls White played at Geelong Lawn courts and lost 4,27 -2,19. Emma Riley and Holly Sharp won their singles. The girls are now f ifth on the ladder. Section 7 Boys played at home against Drysdale and lost 1,9 5, 35. Edward Ford won his singles. The team is currently sixth on the ladder. Section 9 Boys played at Highton and lost by just six games 3,27 -3,21. Sonny Levison won his singles and doubles during this match up. They are eighth on the ladder. Section 12 Girls
played at home against Grovedale and won 5,34 -1,13. Saige Campbell and Sof ie Beale won their singles and teamed up to win doubles as well. They are fourth on the ladder. Section 13 Boys had a bye. Section 15 Boys played at Geelong Lawn Green and lost 5,34 -1,12. Daniel Townsend won his singles in this tough match up. Currently they are third on the ladder. Section 16 Girls hosted Centre Court and lost 2,17 – 4,34. Kiana Harrison Roberts and Amelia Bibby won their singles. They sit sixth on the ladder. In the seniors: Section 4 - 6th on the ladder Section 5 - 7th Section 6 - 1st Section 7 – 2nd Section 9 – 5th Section 11 – 6th Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.
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Voice photographer LINDSAY KELLEY captured the action between Ocean Grove and Anglesea reserves on August 9. The two teams will face off again this weekend in an elimination final. The Grubbers prevailed in the encounter two weeks ago by 58 points at home, giving the side a psychological edge going into Sunday's cut-throat clash at Portarlington.
Cut-throat final awaits Grubbers OCEAN GROVE'S reserves grade will face Anglesea in a BFL elimination final at Portarlington this Sunday after losing to Modewarre
by 26 points on Saturday. The Warriors won 13.8.86 to Ocean Grove 9.6.60 to put a dampener on Ocean Grove’s final home and away fixture
for the 2014 season. Ocean Grove finished the season with an 11-7 record in 2014, while Modewarre narrowly missed out on BFL finals
after Anglesea finished above the Warriors on a superior percentage. Both Anglesea and Modewarre finished the season with a 9-9 win loss
Amina now an umpire
Well done to 17U netball player Amina King who received her B grade umpires badge last weekend after some rigorous match play testing.
record. On Saturday, Modewarre led at all quarter-by-quarter intervals except at halftime where the Grubbers
held a two-point lead at the main break. Matt Davies and Emmet Maloney were the only multiple goal kickers for the Grubbers.
The BFL elimination final starts at noon on Sunday at Portarlington Recreation Reserve.
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Cricket club meet and greet WE may be in the depths of winter, but Grubbers cricketers were out in force at Ocean Grove’s home BFL round 17 clash against Anglesea this month. Up to 30 Grubber players had the chance
to mingle with newly appointed Ocean Grove cricket coach Ron Hanson for a meet and greet catch up on Saturday August 9. Ocean Grove Cricket Club president Colin Bate said the day was a
good opportunity for a catch-up prior to the commencement of preseason training. “We thought anybody that did not know the coach we would get them up here and put on a beer and barbecue and try to
mingle together before the season kicks off,” Bate told the Voice. “A few of the kids were playing football at the same time, so it was a pretty good turnout to be honest.” Pre-season training
has started with sessions taking place at the Shell Road Recreation Reserve cricket nets on Sundays at 11am. IN other news, Shaun Fankhauser arrives back at the Grubbers for 2014/15 after spending
two seasons with Geelong Cricket Association Club Mainfold Heights. MEANWHILE for enquiries regarding senior cricket at Ocean Grove this season contact Colin Bate on 0438-554 691 or email bdcmonty@
hotmail.com. For any interested locals playing junior cricket at the Grubbers in 2014/15 contact Paul Madden on 0458-500 801 or email paulmadden@ nbnco.com.au.
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Bears gallant against top side WEEK 16 saw the Bellarine Bears A grade baseball side going down 6-8 to the top of the table Guild Lions on Saturday August 9. The Bears found themselves behind 0-5 after two innings, but were able to start to claw back with two runs in
the third. Pitcher Simon Murry (eight strike outs) was able to steady in what was to be another complete nine innings game on the hill for the second week in a row. The Bears were able to rally in the sixth and seventh to bring the
score to 5-7, but the margin proved too great by the game’s end. Four hits to Brad McKentish (one RBI), a solo home run to Lyndon Hockey, along with three hits to each of Chris Barker (three RBIs) and Jon Lowe (one RBI) were some of
the batting highlights for the Bears. In the earlier game, the Bellarine Bears A Reserve side lost to Guild Lions 0-16. It was a tough day out for pitchers Brad Hockey and Chris Dunn up against the top team in this division.
With the bat, Alex Hockey was able to come up with a hit for the Bears. The Bellarine Bears B Reserve side were away to Colac coming away with a 5-9 loss. Pitcher Danny Nichols (four strike outs) was backed up by some sturdy team
defence. The Bears went into the bottom of the last innings with a 5-4 lead, however the opposition was too good in the end. Two hits to Clay Metcalf and one hit to Lachlan Stott were highlights for the Bears offence which was able
Bo Allen kicks a goal.
to manufacture runs from some dominant Colac pitching. Interested in finding out more about the Bellarine Bears Baseball Club? Pay them a visit online at www.bellarinebears. org.au.
Bryce Dunell gathers possession.
Cobras lap up the big stage A GROUP of enthusiastic Cobras junior footballers got the chance to play at half time at Etihad Stadium recently. The grade five and six students represented the Geelong Cats during the main break in the North Melbourne vs Geelong Cats round 19 AFL game earlier this month. The lads had fun and relished the opportunity to play in front of thouasands. Pictures: MAT DUNELL
MYTH BUSTING THE ‘HEALTH BENEFITS’ OF CIRCUMCISION
Phoenix Bowers slams through a goal. Hayden Ewart with the ball.
Self Cleaning Functions The intact penis is naturally clean. Every time an intact male urinates, the urine stream flushes out the urethra and foreskin of foreign microbes. Urine is sterile and has a disinfectant quality, the swirling action of urine as it rushes through the foreskin flushes it out effortlessly and naturally.
Erogenous Sensitivity The foreskin is more sensitive than the fingertips, the urethral opening from contaminants. Intact Australia are against Routine Infant glans (head) of the penis, or the lips of the mouth. It Circumcision, we are not against medically necessary Reduced risk of infections: contains a richer variety and greater concentration of circumcision where all other options have been specialized nerve receptors than any other part of The main reason a boy will get an infection of the exhausted and we are not against an informed adult foreskin is if he has been forcibly retracted as an the body. These specialized nerve endings can who might want it done for himself. discern motion, subtle changes in temperature and infant. fine gradations of texture. This function enables The so-called ‘Health Benefits’ claimed today for Reduced risk of Phimosis: genitally intact males to experience a superior circumcision includes: In early childhood, the foreskin is fused to the glans Reduced risk of Penile Cancer. As the Cancer Council until it separates, there is no set age for this to occur dimension of sexual pleasure compared to males who were circumcised.Most parents want what is states, this is such a rare cancer, it doesn’t even and thus Phimosis cannot be diagnosed in children. best for their baby. Wise parents listen to their hearts warrant listing under their “Types of Cancer”. A tight foreskin (phimosis) can be treated in adults and trust their instinct to protect their baby from Reduced risk of STDs/HIV: with gentle stretching exercises. harm. Parents who respect their son’s wholeness are There is no scientific proof that circumcision reduces Some Functions of the Foreskin Protection: bequeathing to him his birthright - his body, perfect the risk of acquiring an STD/HIV. Circumcised men and beautiful in its entirety. Just as the eyelids protect the eyes, the foreskin are just as at risk if they do not practice safe sexual protects the glans and keeps its surface soft, moist To be intact, as nature intended, is best. The vast practices. and sensitive. It also maintains optimal warmth, pH majority of males, who are given the choice, value balance and cleanliness. The foreskin produces the Urinary Tract Infections: their wholeness and keep their foreskins, for the sebum that maintains proper health of the surface of same reason they keep their other organs of Urinary Tract Infections are rare in boys, these the glans. infections are 3 times more common in girls yet we perception. Respecting a child’s right to keep his treat them with antibiotics. The foreskin protects the genitals intact is normal and natural.
Australian medical authorities actively discourage circumcision. Safe sex prevents sexually transmitted diseases, not circumcision. Leaving him intact preserves his right to a natural, complete body.
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Alice gets Vixens squad call up TEENAGE sensation and former Ocean Grove netballer Alice TeagueNeeld has been added to the Melbourne Vixens playing roster for 2015. The 18-year-old goal attack signed a two-year playing contract last month following the departures of Erin Hoare, Amy Steel and Caitlyn Strachan. Teague-Neeld is one of the youngest signings for the Vixens since the ANZ Championship began in 2008. Teague-Neeld currently plays for the Victorian Fury in the Australian Netball League.
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Oz selection thrills Allie SAINT Ignatius College student and local Allie Smith got a thrill when she found out about her selection in the Australian Under 15 netball team. The 14-year-old will don the green and gold colours at the Under 15 World Cup Netball event in New Zealand in May 2015. “Yes it was very surprising and very exciting, I am excited,” said Allie, a year nine student at St Ignatius College. Talent scouts took notice of Allie’s impressive performances in attack and defence for Victoria at the School Sport Australia Netball event at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Melbourne last month. Allie, who plays for Leopold in the Geelong Football Netball League, has represented the Geelong Cougars in the Victorian Netball League. Allie has played representative netball for Victoria for the last three years. MEANWHILE three boys and three girls teams this week from Saint Ignatius College competed at the 2014 Netball Victoria Schools Championships in games played across the state.
Netball star off to NZ to represent her country
Allie Smith in action.
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Action from the Surfside Waves vs Darysdale Division 2 match. The Waves prevailed 4-nil and are certain to make the finals.
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10 goals for Waves without conceeding Division 2 August 3 Waves 6 vs Elcho Park Cardinals 0 August 10 Waves 4 vs Drysdale 0 Div 2 continued on its winning ways over the past fortnight with two convincing performances. The Waves sit second on the ladder, one point behind Lara, and a whopping 12 points ahead of 3rd placed Barwon Red. The Waves meet Lara in round 16 in a match that could determine who will be Division 2 champions for 2014. The team is performing well in the lead up and is assured of making the finals. Division 3 No games Under 15 Bell Park 4 vs Surfside Waves 1 (2-0) Goal scorer: Adrian Vodopic Man of the match: Adrian Vodopic (voted by the players) A very even first half. Waves played good football but in the last seven minutes of the first half they conceded a goal from outside the penalty area. They had a chance to shoot from
range two minutes later but Noah Mujica's free kick was denied by the cross bar. In the second half Waves tried hard and played reasonably well against the second team on the ladder. Bell Park was more physical and aggressive and committed lots of fouls. Waves had some chances to reduce the deficit but without luck, again hitting the crossbar from Adrian Vodopic's long-range shot. Vodopic scored a good goal when he made a long run after receiving a great pass and he beat the defender and the goalkeeper. Under 13 August 2 Waves 2 vs Barwon 3 Barwon's first goal was a defensive mistake on the Waves' part, the second was through a great volley, and their third was maybe offside. The team fought really hard to get back into the match but unfortunately couldn’t grab the equaliser. Goal scorers: W. Perkins, J. Bromly. Player of the Match: W. Perkins Great Effort: T. Braiser
August 9 Waves 0 vs Breakwater 4 The boys tried hard against a very good Breakwater team but were on the defensive for most of the game. They stuck with it right to the end and could have scored on a couple of occasions had luck gone their way. Under 12 August 3 Waves 0 vs Elcho Park 4 August 10 Waves 0 vs Bell Park 6 Under 11 August 3 All that can be said about this game is that it was truly 'a story of two halves." Waves started about 15 minutes into the game and by that stage Breakwater had put two goals on. Rory got on a roll with two thunderbolts on his right foot to equal the scores just before half-time. The 2nd half saw the Waves play soccer like it can – plenty of passing and moving the ball well all across the field. There were a couple of brilliant runs with the ball and then some great finishes by Ciera Major and Josh Kuipers. Sam Sacchetta
lead the defence well (he is having a stellar year). Elias Hodson had a mix-up with the times but once he got there, he played well. The extra player enabled Surfside to rotate players around the ground. There are still a few things to work on, most importantly the team's talk. On August 10, the Waves knew they were going to have a close game. Barwon played well as a team, using their voices to call for the ball and make space for each other. The astro pitch doesn’t suit the Waves' game as it is smaller than they are used to and the ball rolls quickly. Waves had some terrific moments but a couple of bad lapses throughout the game that eventually cost them. The Waves will play in the Melbourne Victory Gala Day at Myer Reserve on Sunday, September 14. Under 14 Girls August 2 Waves 4 vs Surfcoast Yellow 1 The Waves returned to winning form against Surfcoast Yellow. Two goals in each half sealed
the points. The Waves controlled the game from the start but poor shooting frustrated the Waves who could have scored many more. The Waves found their slick passing game to continually move the ball forward and create opportunities.Lily Woodward scored her first goal. Other goals came from Grace Kotter, Maeve Dungey and an own goal. If Waves can maintain this form in the final five games, the finals are not out of reach. August 9 Waves 0 vs Barwon 0 A fantastic performance from the Waves, who dominated most of the match but were unable to break through the packed Barwon defence. The Waves were back to their best playing some great football and pushing forward in search of the elusive goal. Ball movement and passing was outstanding with the midfielders and defenders calmly negating any threats from the Barwon attackers. Despite not being able to score, this was probably the best the team has
played this season and it now sits in 4th place on the ladder. Under 9 Surfside White played Barwon Purple in round 11 on August 3, both teams had a fast start with Surfside scoring first. Sam Dehnert, Max Huennekens and Campbell Whittaker played well in defence with Monty Mason in goals, not having much to do. Fletcher Anderson held the midfield together alongside Jayden Pickett who scored a good goal. The Royle brothers played well upfront with Josh and Jack both getting a hat trick. On August 10 in round 12, Surfside Whites played Drysdale Tigers. Surfside got off to another fab start with hotshot Josh Royle scoring a free kick from the half way line. Max Huennekens and Cathal Crammond played fantastic in defence clearing the ball every time it came near them. Sam Dehnert, Nicholas Wilde and Michael Ahearn passed it well in midfield. Fletcher Anderson and Jayden
Pickett came close on several occasions but just couldn't find the back of the net. Monty Mason played well in goals in the first half and also came close to scoring in the second half. Under 7 Sunday saw a local derby with Surfside Reds under 7s playing Surfside Blue in an entertaining game that was full of attack. The game was played in great spirit with Fraser Stow scoring regularly and being ably supported in attack by brother Hamish, and the dash of Morgan Holt. Liam Staehr did his bit to thwart many attacks from the Reds. For the Reds, Jack Royle was at his best doing it at both ends including a couple of goals, while Harrison Wilde scored one from long range. Dayne Greaves made many dashing runs as did Finn Page, who continues to improve every week with his dancing feet from defence. Lucas Trentini did his usual tough defence and cleared his lines many times with strong kicking.
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Finals footy TWO Ocean Grove junior football teams played semi-finals on the weekend. Ocean Grove under 16(2) (pictured left) was defeated by Geelong West-St Peters by 37 points. Ocean Grove Cobras under 14s Division Four side (pictured right) defeated Bannockburn by 15 points to advance further.
Win and loss for under 18 Colts
Michael Smith kicked two quick goals.
West too strong in first semi-final First-semi final Ocean Grove (1) 4.6.30 def by GWSP 9.13.67 The Grubbers flag hopes have ended after a disappointing loss to Geelong West in the first semi final. Ocean Grove entered the game with high hopes after cementing their place in the four in the final game of the home and away season. Geelong West was also full of confidence after putting together a string of wins, and the first quarter was a classic demonstration of finals footy. Both teams put their heads over the ball and there were no easy possessions. Although neither team kicked a goal it was a
tough, tense battle that had the crowd enthralled. The Roosters came out firing in the second term, kicking the first two goals and looking the goods, but the Grubbers knuckled down and in an inspired burst kicked three quick goals to leave the field with a four-point lead at the main break. In his first game back from injury, Michael Smith was causing all sorts of problems for the Roosters, kicking two goals in quick succession and making the most of the good work from midfielders Byron Taylor, Riley Maloney and Darcy Pearson. The backline held up well with Jake Le Maistre and
Connor Harvey standing strong. A desperate diving effort to deny the Roosters a goal from Joe Smith epitomised their commitment to the team cause. With the game up for grabs it was the Roosters who came out firing in the second half. The Grubbers battled hard but couldn’t penetrate the stingey West defence. With their tails up, Geelong West ran away with the game in the last quarter and was a deserving winner. Goals: Michael Smith 2, Riley Featherby, Josh Hirt Best: Byron Taylor, Riley Maloney, Nick Giblin, Jake Le Maistre, Joe Smith
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in every facet of the game everywhere around the ground. Taking the scoreboard out of the equation, Ocean Grove appeared to be on top at numerous stages in the game. Midway through the last quarter, the young Grubbers moved to within one point and were playing with a determination that has been sometimes missing this year. Would this be the big scalp that has been missing from this year’s win column? The result: The same frustrating 'honourable loss' that has reared its ugly head three or four times this year against higher-rated opposition. St Joeys had the composure to seize the day and got a late goal for a seven-point win. On their day this team has the talent to match it with the powerhouses of the competition but they haven’t yet learned how to get the job done when the game is on the line. They are matching motors for two and three quarters but can’t quite sustain the effort. As a one-off, this game really was an honourable loss. The Grubbers went into the game with the bare minimum 18 players while St Joeys rotated four players through the interchange. It was a four-quarter effort full of merit but they couldn’t quite grab their chances when they were presented. Goals: B. Potter, M. Caldow, I. Wilkins, L. Bastiaan, J. Evans Best: C. West, M. Caldow,
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Round 12 Ocean Grove 12.11.83 def St Albans 4.10.34 After a couple of near misses in recent weeks, the Ocean Grove Colts (1) grabbed a well deserved victory with a strong win at home against St Albans. The young Grubbers were on from the opening bounce and held a five goal lead at half-time after a dominant display in the first half. The hard working James Teague and the ever reliable Sam Pfeiffer both had solid games while Mitch Lindkvist provided a touch of class. Luke Bastiaan presented well up forward and gave his team a focal point. He finished the game with three goals while Ben Potter continued his consistent season with another neversay-die display. Ocean Grove had winners all over the ground and eventually ran out comfortable 49 point winners. Goals: L. Bastiaan 3, S. Pfeiffer 2, A. Wilkens 2, M. Caldow, J. Evans, J. Teague, B. Potter, M. Lindkvist Best: S. Pfeiffer, J. Teague, C. Durran, M. Caldow, M. Lindkvist, B. Potter Round 13 St Josephs 5.13.43 def Ocean Grove 5.6.36 The story: Eighth placed Ocean Grove Colts(1) playing a higher placed opposition (third) who won their round three encounter by 78 points. The game unfolding: Ocean Grove matched its more fancied opponents
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Round 16 Ocean Grove (1) 6.10.46 def Queenscliff 2.9.21 Ocean Grove snapped a four-game losing streak defeating Queenscliff by 25 points in the final home and away game of the year. In doing so the Grubbers locked away third place on the ladder and the right to face Geelong West-St Peters in a knockout final. The Grubbers entered the final game knowing that win or lose, a finals place was assured but were keen to break the drought and notch a win against a pumped up Coutas side keen to end their season with a bang. Conditions were abysmal, with gale-force winds and driving rain making it impossible to move the ball cleanly. It was a day best suited to small forwards and the likes of Hamish Drake, Jesse Caligiuri and Joe McDonald all kicked majors and contributed to a healthy buffer on the scoreboard. When Queenscliff had use of the breeze, the Grubbers backline held up well, restricting the Coutas to only a goal in the second and last quarters. Goals: Hamish Drake 2, Jesse Caligiuri, Nick Giblin, Brod Gist, Joe McDonald Best: Darcy Pearson, Nick Giblin, Riley Maloney, Brod Gist, Hamish Drake
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One-goal heartbreak for Grove
The Grubbers' A grade side suffered a onegoal loss to Anglesea. All pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
OCEAN Grove A grade let a vital opportunity slip away to make finals after a narrow loss to Anglesea on August 9. The Grubbers’ onegoal loss to Anglesea dashes any hopes of making Bellarine Football Netball League finals in 2014. A grade Ocean Grove 39 vs Anglesea 40 Best: K. Ollis, L. Bell, A. Lee Grove girls had the upper hand in the first half thanks to defender Kelsey Ollis and goalers Laura Bell and Alex Lee but the second half was hotly contested and Grove could not hang on, going down by one goal. B grade Ocean Grove 43 vs Anglesea 28 Best: T. Sinnott, V. Rischitelli, C. Barrand Grove had a great first quarter to lead by three goals thanks to gun centre courter Tahlia Sinnott, but Anglesea fell foul of a scoring error, but came back valiantly to tackle Grove with a mighty third quarter. Vanessa Rischitelli and
Clare Barrand had other plans with plenty of stoppages. C grade Ocean Grove 21 vs Anglesea 34 Best: E. Bolton, K. Collett, A. Binns Grove tried its hardest but couldn’t match Anglesea's dominance. Eden Bolton tried to add to the scoreline along with the attacking Amber Binns and clever defence from Kylie Collett. D grade Ocean Grove 21 vs Anglesea 20 Best: A. O’Keefe, B. Walter, A. Gibbs There was nothing separating these teams so it was whoever could hold on and that team was Grove. Brooke Walter shined in her new goaling position along with Amy Gibbs and Alyse O’Keefe keeping the ball moving through the centre court. 13U-1 – Ocean Grove 27 vs Anglesea 35 Best: M. Crothers, I. Teague, N. Page 13U-2 – Ocean Grove 49 vs Anglesea 3 Best: J. Smith, E. Winter, M. Mills 15U-1 – Ocean Grove
39 vs Anglesea 11 Best: A. Badrock, C. Britt, I. Bosch 15U-2 – Ocean Grove 15 vs Anglesea 15 Best: H. Simpson, M. Giblin, E. Walker 17U-1 – Ocean Grove 23 vs Anglesea 39 Best: M. Badrock, C. Praud, B. Taylor 17U-2 – Ocean Grove 34 vs Anglesea 14 Best: K. Peatling, M. Moroney, J. Fendyk 19U – Ocean Grove 20 vs Anglesea 30 Best: B. Walter, K. Boswell, J. Anderson Kardinia Park August 8 13U-3 – Ocean Grove 15 vs Lara 8 13U-4 – Ocean Grove 14 vs Bannockburn 8 Best: C. Doran, T. McVilly, S. Finch 13U-5 – Ocean Grove 7 vs Bell Park 24 Best: E. Vallenlonga, T. Horzitski, M. Breen 15U-3 – Ocean Grove 23 vs Grovedale 20 Best: L. Doyle, C. Fraser, S. Bastiaan 15U-4 – Ocean Grove 35 vs Bannockburn 8 Best: O. Hart, M. Walters, H. Grasso
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OCEAN GROVE A grade played for 5th position on the ladder against Modewarre on Saturday and they didn't let this one go. With pride at stake the girls kept a level head throughout the game and came away with the victory by five goals, after losing to Modda in the first round by the same margin. Alex Lee came runnerup league A grade goalscoring for 2014 with 519 goals for the season, her debut year for the Grubbers. A grade Ocean Grove 46 vs Modewarre 41 Best: L. Bell, A. Lee, B. Friend A grade had 'win wanted' written all over this game from the first whistle and set its win up in the first half. Laura Bell and Alex Lee combined well in the ring with some clever feeds from Bec Friend. The team had everything to play for and all put in for the four quarters. B grade Ocean Grove 49 vs Modewarre 51 Best: V. Rischitelli, E. Whorlow, T. Sinnott B girls had the biggest comeback in the last quarter with some of the best play this season, Vanessa Rischitelli just couldn't stop leaping at balls, Emma Whorlow and Tina Birch were on fire in the ring and Tahlia Sinnott was placement perfect. C grade Ocean Grove 21 vs Modewarre 32 Best: T. Splatt, S. Degenaro, B. Gavin The C girls put up a gallant fight but Modda kept the pressure on. Tamara Splatt and Sarah Degenaro were providing Grove with some defence-incentive together with Britt Gavin who was in everything.
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D grade Ocean Grove 29 vs Modewarre 21 Best: A. O'Keefe, E. Moran, K. Burden D grade girls played their best game of the season against the 3rd placed Modda and kept their consistency when challenged. Great efforts from Alyse O'Keefe and Kirrilly Burden in the centre and Emma Moran and Kylie Ferrier worked the defence circle well. 19U Ocean Grove 35 vs Modewarre 13 Best: M. Doyle, K. Boswell, D. Neal 17U-1 Ocean Grove 58 vs Modewarre 4 Best: P. Woolhouse, J. Sutton, C. Praud 15U-1 Ocean Grove 55 vs Modewarre 4 Best: B. King, E. Mullally, I. Hackett 15U-2 Ocean Grove 43 vs Modewarre 6 Best: P. Humphrey, H. Simpson, E. Bambrook 13U-1 Ocean Grove 31 vs Modewarre 9 Best: G. Bell, K. Hart, J. Connellan 11U-1 Ocean Grove girls played a great game and together with the other Grove 11U side. Kardinia Park August 15 13U-3Ocean Grove 21 vs Torquay 25 Best: L. Buttler, J. Allen, S. Franken 13U-4 Ocean Grove 6 vs St Mary's 23 Best: T. Jeffrey, J. Wilding, P. Awramenko 13U-5 Ocean Grove 6 vs Queenscliff 9 Best: A. Wilkens, M. Maroulis, E. Vallelonga 15U-3 Ocean Grove 19 vs South Barwon 21 Best: A. Gannon, M. Winter, M. Wilkins 15U-4 Ocean Grove 18 vs Newtown 10 Best: H. Grasso, H. Timms-Honner, E. Simpson
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Bag of 10 for Maloney MARK HEENAN A DAZZLING 10goal performance from Daniel Maloney helped Ocean Grove record a comprehensive 89-point victory against Anglesea on August 9. Maloney kicked 10.4 in the Grubbers’ demolition job over an injury depleted Anglesea in Ocean Grove’s f inal home game of 2014. The star Grubber, who last booted 10 majors against Newcomb in round 13 of 2012, bagged three late goals in the f inal quarter to reach the landmark double f igures. Maloney said it was nice to spend quality time in attack after playing key roles up the ground and defence in 2014. “This year I was not going to play as fullforward,” Maloney told the Voice. “I have probably been playing more centre half-forward, forward f lank and then down back. “So it was good to play full-forward.” The Grubbers obliterated Anglesea in a sizzling opening term where the home side booted eight majors and led the visitors by 42 points at the f irst change. Ocean Grove meant business early after a string of losses to Geelong Amateur in round 15 and Queenscliff in round
SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 25.11.166 def ANGLESEA 11.11.77
Goals: D. Maloney 10, S. Jack 3, H. Foott 2, J. Rawlings 2, M. Rooke 2, A. Higgins 2, P. Maloney, J. McTaggart , M. Kellett, D. Freeman Best: D. Maloney, B. Poulter, J. Rawlings, K. Williams, P. Maloney, M. Kellett
16. Anglesea though outscored the home team four goals to three in the second term and reduced the def icit to 35 points at the main break. Ocean Grove coach Shane Jack said despite the Grubbers’ halftime margin, he put the acid on his players in the rooms after a second-quarter fade out. “That second quarter it (was) just unacceptable we have
got to get that out of our game, but if we play that four quarters (well) we are going to be hard to beat,” said Jack, who booted three goals. “But we just have lapses, when you score 8.8 to 2.2 in the f irst quarter and then they come out and outscore in the second term it is just not good enough. “I really gave them a big spray at half-time and I thought they responded really well in the third quarter.”
Daniel Maloney booted 10 goals in Grove's big win against Anglesea. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
Ocean Grove scored 14 goals after halftime, but it was their
Orange is the new red THE traditional red Sherrin was replaced by a bright-orange florescent football during Ocean Grove’s clash against Anglesea on Saturday August 9. The orange footballs were part of Bellarine Football League’s ‘Just Think’ round 17 games a program to help curb the fight against drunken violence in the wider Geelong community. AFL Barwon operations manager Michael Limb said AFL Barwon had worked alongside the Geelong Cats to support the ‘Just Think’ concept where BFL and GFL games were played with coloured footballs.
“It has been a focus from this year with representatives of the Geelong Cats to get the message out there to try help people think before they act in the community and try to minimise the violence that is occurring,” Limb told the Voice. “I think there has been some positive feedback with the regards to the program.” Pictured right is Bellarine Football League umpire Bill Harrison with an orange football during the three-quarter-time break during the BFL round 17 clash between Ocean Grove and Anglesea.
midf ield who took control with Kelly Williams and Jack Rawlings winning the contested ball and provided their forwards with numerous inside 50s Experienced Grubber defender Marcus Kellett also played an excellent roaming role across half-back and gained disposals at will. Though not at full strength, Anglesea was highly competitive at stages during the game, Josh Bouwman a shining light with four goals, while Nathan Baddeley bagged two majors. Ocean Grove captain Liam Rock and young key tall Brayden Warren both were rested with soreness, while Sam Fairway sustained a knee injury during the f irst quarter and took no further part in the game.
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More of this please Grove! Ocean Grove players sang the team song after their win against Modewarre on Saturday. The boys will be hoping they are singing it again this weekend when the finals start. Picture: MARK HEENAN
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Double chance Grubbers MARK HEENAN A SPARKLING f ivegoal haul from dynamite forward Travis Gavin helped Ocean Grove to a 31-point win over Modewarre at Mount Moriac Recreation Reserve on Saturday. Gavin, who booted 5.3, had not played since he sustained a serious collarbone injury in Ocean Grove’s 51-point win against Drysdale in round 11 on June 21. Gavin’s f ive majors took his tally to 42 goals in 10 matches in 2014, and Ocean Grove coach Shane Jack expects the star forward to have a key impact in the f inals. “He played well and he is going to be one for Torquay they have to watch (in the BFL qualifying f inal this Saturday) – he did not play against them last time,” Jack said. “He adds another dimension along with Max Rooke, who will come back and play.” Jack said the win over Modewarre was never an easy task on the Warriors' home surrounds. “It was a really good win when it was going to be tough coming out here, I thought we
played really well, we were down a few players on the bench in the end,” he said. Both sides battled hard in a competitive and, at times, spiteful f irst term where the Grubbers led by eight points at the break. The second quarter saw Ocean Grove grab a stranglehold on the game as the ruck combination of Mark Laidler and Brandon Poulter provided its midf ielders with plenty of forward 50 entries. At half-time the visitors led by 35 points. To Modwarre’s credit, it fought back in the third term and even though the Grubbers held a 28-point lead at the f inal break, the Warriors won the term by seven points. Dual league best and fairest BFL winner and Modewarre captain Josh Finch, although quiet in the f irst half, won plenty of ball in the second half along with teammates Jeremy Ollis and Scott Driscoll. Jack said his team must play a consistent four quarters in BFL f inals after a poor third term against Modewarre. “Again we have played three quarters, probably
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only once or twice we have played four quarters this season, hopefully it happens in the next four weeks we can put four quarters together,” he said. He praised Patrick Maloney and Jack Rawlings for their efforts across half-back and the midf ield on Saturday and said the
SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 13.13.91 def MODEWARRE 9.6.60 Goals: T. Gavin 5, D. Maloney 2, K. Williams 2, R. O'Callaghan, D. Freeman, J. McTaggart, S. Britt Best: K. Long , P. Maloney , T. Gavin, M. Laidler, S. Rankin, J. Rawlings
Coach Shane Jack hands down his instructions on Saturday. young Grubber pair had been in career season best form. “Patrick Maloney has been fantastic, especially
the second half of the year he has probably been our best player,” Jack said. “Jack Rawlings has
come good – his last month has been really good – they are both in good form.”
Favourite drink? Soy piccolo Favourite Food? Persian feta, avocado on pumpkin bread with a dash of balsamic. Favourite holiday destination? Barwon Heads Occupation? State business manager – Coca-Cola Biggest inspiration on football career? Mathew Sproule AFL team supported? Geelong Funniest teammate? Dylan West – the kid is still learning in life but very funny. If you were stuck on a deserted island what three items would you like to bring? Coconut oil, sunglasses, iPhone (if there was free wi-fi)
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Voice sports reporter Mark Heenan captured this photo of Ocean Grove coach Shane Jack addressing his players after the 31-point victory on Saturday.
MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove has a date with destiny against coastal rival Torquay in a mouth watering BFL qualifying final matchup at Portarlington this Saturday. The Grubbers locked in third spot on the ladder courtesy of a gritty 31-point
victory against Modewarre at Mount Moriac Recreation Reserve. Ocean Grove coach Shane Jack expects a fierce contest after the second-placed Tigers won a pulsating encounter against the Grubbers by two points in round 12. “We match up pretty well (against Torquay) and I am
sure it is going to be a good contest,” Jack told the Voice. “This year under lights we had a good win (Torquay at Torquay) and then it came down to the wire when they beat us at home.” Recent history suggests Saturday’s clash will be another showstopper – two of the last three games
have been decided by less than three points. “We have had some good battles and we face them again in a final like we did last year,” he said.. A red hot Queenscliff broke Torquay’s impressive 10-game winning streak after a 20-point victory on their home deck on Saturday.
Despite the loss against the Coutas, Torquay have been in a rich vein of form after it demolished BFL league ladder Geelong Amateur by 45 points at Queens Park in round 17. “They played well that day (against Geelong Amateur) they moved the ball pretty quick across the ground,” said Jack,
who watched Torquay defeat Amateur on Sunday August 10. IN OTHER news, exGeelong AFL star Max Rooke is expected to play against the Tigers, while Corey Walter (hip flexor) and Andy Higgins (sore), who missed Ocean Grove’s victory against Modewarre on Saturday,
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will be available. The BFL qualifying final starts at 2:10pm on Saturday at Portarlington Recreation Reserve. MEANWHILE fourthplaced Queenscliff meets Barwon Heads in the elimination final on Sunday after the Seagulls beat Drysdale at home and took its spot in the five.