RESIDENTS FEARS AS CAR CRASHES INTO WALL AGAIN
May 6-May19, 2009
OCEAN GROVE’S NUMBER ONE NEWSPAPER
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BATMAN STEPS IN Small voice goes a long way
YOU may know Ocean Grove-trained actor Tom Smith’s face after a previous story about his impending Neighbours appearance. The Bellarine actor (pictured left) previously played a younger version of Declan Napier in a flashback in the long running soap series. But you may not realize you’ve been hearing his voice even more frequently. The 11-year-old St Thomas Primary School pupil has been notching up a heap of experience including providing the voice for the Spirit of Tasmania – Kids Go Free – advert. Not only that his perfect angelic little boy’s voice - which was discovered at Ocean Grove’s Screenactors - has been employed in two World Vision ads. However, far from letting his new found fame affect his, Tom remains the same unassuming youngster, despite questions from his intrigued schoolmates. “They ask, ‘how much money do you make,?’ he said. “I just tell them I haven’t been paid yet.” Tom’s mother Jenny who took him out of the acting school for a month to give him a break, said the Ocean Grove Screenactors has proven itself as a good link to acting networks, but more importantly as a good educational aid for youngsters. “It gives a confidence boost. It teaches them to speak clearly and in a grammatically correct way. And he has fun.”
Federal MP Darren Cheeseman with reps of the Grove’s united sports clubs: Lucas Baulch (cricket), Peter Cullen (football), Mark Rapa (soccer) and Sue Godfrey (netball). IT’S going to take superhuman power s to achieve but Ocean Grove’s long awaited Shell Oval sports precinct is firmly back on the agenda after Federal MP Darren Cheeseman acknowledged it is the “number one sports priority” in his constituency.
Quoting a figure of probably $4 million to achieve, Mr Cheeseman has challenged local sports clubs to agree a joint masterplan that will accommodate football, soccer, netball and cricket needs and start to address the town’s woeful facilities. Continued page 2
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POWER FIRE
Fire knocks out trade Page 7
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Car booters take over the park Page 12
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BRIDGE BATTLE
Grove’s overcome tough Heads Pages 17-17
sports
WAVES DRAW
Surfside women held across bridge Page 27
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MP backs council effort to resolve Grove sports shame IF they can come up with a united masterplan, then Mr Cheeseman says he will put in for Federal funding along with state and city contributions. The issue of Shell Oval has been discussed and debated for more than 30 years but Mr Cheeseman said the pressure of growth made it essential. In addition, he acknowledged that the town’s major sports clubs were now all pulling in the same direction. “This is the number one sporting project in my seat by a country mile.
Describing the current soccer facilities as “dog boxes” Mr Cheeseman said: “It is unacceptable that girls do not have somewhere separately that they can get changed. “The site needs in my view $4m spent on it to really bring it up to a first class state. “If we talk about healthy and active communities we need decent infrastructure. “There are real opportunities for all three levels of government to come together here and make this a fantastic recreational precinct.” According to local sporting clubs
Mr Cheeseman made the initial contact. That approach has been welcomed by the sports clubs. Mark Rapa, president of Surfside Waves Soccer Club said he was hopeful that Mr Cheeseman’s input would be constructive. “There is some hope. Finally people have taken notice of us. “It’s good that we (all the sporting codes) have banded together as a united group and he (Mr Cheeseman) was fairly honest in his assessment of what we have here. In fact he was brutally honest in saying it’s a disgrace.”
Residents win VCAT victory
quick news Celebrating OCEAN Grove and District PreSchool will celebrate the installation of two water tanks purchased with a community water grant. The PreSchool invites current and past students and their families to attend the unveiling by Mr Darren Cheeseman MP of two beautiful new mosaics on Monday May 18 at 12.30pm.
Fire calls OCEAN Grove firefighters have dealt with four call outs in the last fortnight. They included a smoke scare in Powell Street, leaking diesel in Epworth Street, an alarm activation due to sauna room steam in Gellibrand Street, Queenscliff and a power box fire (see page 7).
Biz breaky
Planning refused: 37 The Avenue.
A GROUP of Ocean Grove residents are celebrating after winning a rare victory at a VCAT tribunal. Seventeen residents of The Avenue had objected to subdivision plans for no.37 and went to the extent of hiring their own lawyer to fight their case. The residents argued that the plan which was approved by the City of Greater Geelong for the block was too big and did not fit in with the ‘cottage lane’ feel of the area. The block in question is on the far western and unsealed section of the road. Residents said their win could set a precedent and should spur on other residents who feel they haven’t been heard by council planners. “We are elated and relieved,” said resident Wendy Cover. “We have spent endless hours over about eight or nine months, countless
meetings between neighbours and thousands of dollars. “Initially there were 17 objections from the street, not just immediate neighbours. We decided to get together. It was going to go through and we thought, no, we don’t want this. I’ve lived in Ocean Grove for 35 years and this part of Ocean Grove is unique.” Mrs Cover said their result should encourage other residents. “If someone’s not happy with something in their area, have a go, push.” Another resident Kay Drew said that they appreciated the fact that VCAT came to the town and had a look. “They (the council) are just saying yes to every development. They are not taking into account the surroundings. They are rubber stamping applications.” Tribunal member Laurie Hewat accepted that the bulk of the plan
for a multilevel development did not fit in with the character of the area and was out of place with existing vegetated frontages. He did not accept that residents’ complaints about potential loss of views were grounds for dismissal. There is no right of appeal. However, the council defended its assessment procedures. “Every planning permit application received at the City of Greater Geelong is subject to an intensive review,” said Manager City Development Joanne Van Slageren. “Each application is assessed according to how it compares to relevant state and local policies, including Rescode, as well as taking into account any objections received” said Ms Van Slageren. “A decision to approve or reject an application is only made after this process is undertaken and is based on a strict set of criteria,” she added.
OCEAN Grove Surf Lifesaving Club President Peter Rankin will be the guest speaker at the Bellarine Business Network Breakfast on Wednesday May 13. The meeting will also feature a display of recently fundraised and purchased lifesaving equipment. The network will meet at The Dunes from 7.15am. Breakfast is $20. For more details contact Emma Smith on 5255 5077 or emma.smith@whk. com.au
Evening club OCEAN Grove Stamp Club is holding an inaugural evening meeting for philatelists who are unable to attend regular monthly meetings. This meeting will be held on Wednesday May 20 at 7.30pm at the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Details from Dianne on 5255 1372
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Bushfire fundraiser
LET ‘em’ Loose together with 16 local Party Planners are holding a Fund raising event next week in support of the Victorian Bush Fire victims. Here’s a great opportunity to support local business and our fellow Victorians in need. Bring the kids and enjoy the day with door prizes, raffles and a range of exciting new products from the event’s sponsors. “We have 16 local Party Planning Distributors all volunteering to pay a site fee for the day to get the fundraising started and they will also be donating some
wonderful gifts for raffles and lucky door prizes,” said co-organiser Tanya McCosker. “Ten percent of all sales taken (including all site fees and raffle monies) on the day will be donated in cash to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. “The location of Let’em’Loose (indoor play centre for children) will give any mum or dad a little reprieve while they enjoy a meal or coffee at the centre’s café whilst having some time out to enjoy all the latest products in the Party Planning field.” The event is on Tuesday May 12 from 9am to 4pm.
Parade crash confirms fears
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quick news Help CFA WALLINGTON CFA needs your help. The brigade is holding its annual garage sale on Saturday May 30 and it needs donations of goods to sell. The garage sale is the brigade’s major fundraiser of the year so every bit of support is much appreciated. Donations can be dropped off or collection can be arranged. Call Colin on 0438 503006 or Shane on 0417 592594. The sale starts at 8am and will feature a sausage sizzle, antiques, plants and more.
Locals see car drive off with bricks on bonnet LOCALS say the car that crashed through a wall on The Parade last week was just the latest in a series of incidents around the Eggleston junction. In the latest incident a Ford Falcon went out of control and careered through a wall before the driver is alleged to have reversed out and driven off laden with bricks on the bonnet. The driver is then said to have snaked up the Parade and down side streets before abandoning the car in the Terrace and fleeing on foot. The owners of the house said they and two other sets of residents living in the two adjoining units were about to go to bed when the crash happened at 10pm. “We heard a really big screech and then a smash. We’ve had a lot of accidents here. Lots of people stopped. My partner said we had better ring someone.” The woman who asked to remain anonymous said the car then reversed and drove off ‘fishtailing’ in the direction of Collendina. “There were bricks stuck on the bonnet.”
The damage wall in the Parade.
Local resident Colin Lowne said it was the third time a car had gone through that wall in the time he has lived there. * Police said that a 28-year-old man from
Hoppers Crossing had been charged with driving offences, including driving while under the influence of alcohol.
The car was abandoned in The Terrace, just a block away from the crash. Witnesses said the car was fishtailing as it left the scene and forced other cars to swerve around it.
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The pub, the gym or...the supermarket? Where to for singles’ soirees - Coles or Safeway?
Shopping for romance WITH no cinema or theatre the chances of a romantic encounter are most likely to happen at work or one of the Ocean Grove’s bars or cafes. Or are they? The word on the street is some singles are opting for a slightly different place to rendevoux – such as the supermarket. Supermarket singles nights are popular in some other parts of the world but they’re certainly not official in Ocean Grove, at least yet. The question then begs itself – Coles or
Safeway? Or is it IGA across the bridge? Neither Coles nor Safeway were able to comment on the trend when contacted by the Voice. But Parisians for example have singles shopping nights at their chic food and wine retailer Lafayette Gourmet. The events called ‘nocturnes’ were formalized after staff noticed how many high earners were swarming on the store in search of readymade meals. Local celebrant Philip Christian says he can’t
think of any couples he has presided over who met in the supermarket but he’s sure a few met up in the supermarket having already been introduced at a pub or club. Another alternative is the gym. Ocean View Health Club’s Mark Rapa says that at least two couples were married as a result of meeting between weights. Is it Coles or Safeway? Where do singles meet in Ocean Grove? Contact: news@ oceangrovevoice.com
Rainfall for April (mm) April
March
2009 so far
Up to April 2008
Collendina
64.2
37.3
106.5
74.7
Esplanade
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Fire Station (Shell Rd)
48.8
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81.4
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Old Ocean Grove
58.5
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98.5
75.75
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Giving Grove a bigger Voice
Readers will have noticed the Voice is back up to its original tabloid size again. We don’t think big is necessarily better. But we’ve wracked out brains to find ways to give you more of what you like - more local news, more local pictures and more in depth reporting. We’d love your feedback on the change. Ed.
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LETTERS Where is the tree? Dera Editor and the Ocean Grove traders, yes I know summer is only just over and far too early to contemplate Christmas, but a thought occurs to me......is it not time the people and local
businesses of Ocean grove put on a better public display of Christmas decorations in our town. The few pathetic lights that seem to stay up all year, the same tinny music that blasts around the town and to top it all NO TREE. A very poor show i say. Come on local businesses club together and put some festive spirit in our
town this year, you make enough from tourists and visitors so put something back into the community. Yo ho ho Olive Ocean Grove Is it time Ocean Grove had Christmas lights and a tree in the town centre? Write to : news@ oceangrovevoice.com
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State view - Lisa Neville MP Bellarine Rail Trail pedestrian lights switched on! Readers of the Ocean Grove Voice who regularly enter the Geelong-Portarlington Road from Curlewis Road will have noticed that the pedestrian lights at the rail Trail at Curlewis are now operating. The $410000 project is a response to the community’s concerns about the dangers of crossing the highway. Now cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders who use this popular trail will have a safe point to cross at from one side of the highway to the other. The signals use the latest technology that will ensure that efficient timing of the lights to reduce the impact that the signals may have on motorists using the Geelong-Portarlington Road. Motorists who use the Curlewis Road/Hermsley Road to enter the highway need not be concerned about traffic banking up as the lights work on a sensor system, and will also stop traffic on the highway to enable the flow of traffic from Curlewis Road /Hermsley Road I would like to thank the local community for their advocacy of this project- this is a great result. ANZAC Day The Anzac Day service at Ocean Grove was, as always, a very moving occasion. As the Member for Bellarine, it was an honour to attend and lay a wreath, and to join with so many of you in remembering all those
who served, and those who were lost. In particular, it was an opportunity to remember the men and women of our community who gave so much on our behalf. Thank you and congratulations to Wally Gee, Brigadier Gilroy and all those involved in organising another memorable Anzac Day service. Grants program opens arms to Ocean Grove firm An $11500 Grow Your Business grant from the Brumby Government will help Ocean Grove firm ARMS Reliability to increase jobs and strengthen their overseas operations. The company installs and provides training for maintenance software in industries such as mining, utilities, manufacturing and refining, and the funding will help the company to plan expansion for global sales, particularly into Eastern Europe, which will result in increased jobs and greater career opportunities. More information about grants, workshops and other support for business from the Victorian Government is available from business.vic.gov.au. Checking up on the elderly As the Minister for Senior Victorians, I recently announced a funding boost which will see the roll out of a state-wide Seniors Register program in which community volunteers will check up on elderly and disabled
people who have registered with the program. I am encouraging Victorians of all ages to become community volunteers as part of the Victorian Government’s Respect Strategy. Senior Victorians have given so much to our state, and we owe them this service. Under the seniors Register, elderly Victorians can nominate to join the register which is securely held within a participating Victoria Police station. Approved volunteers can then enter the police station and contact registered seniors to check on their welfare. It doesn’t need to end there, though. I encourage everyone to check on elderly neighbours. This program adds to the already existing Bellarine Police Community Support Register, details of which are available by phoning 5256 2698. People wishing to take part in the Senior Register can call the Office of Senior Victorians on 03 9208 3855. Outstanding Bellarine senior As Minister for Senior Victorians, I am encouraging all residents and service and community organisations to think about nominating outstanding older people for the Senior of the Year Awards. We are all aware of ordinary people who do extraordinary things to make a difference to the community and who should be publicly recognised.
Victoria has an amazing culture of community participation and the Senior of the Year Award is an opportunity for the State Government and the wider community to thank individuals for their contributions. All nominees for this Award are also eligible for the Council of the Ageing Victoria Senior Achievement Awards which recognise and honour seniors for their talents, achievements and contributions to their communities. The Go for your life Award recognises a senior who best personifies the key messages of the Victorian Government’s Go for your life initiative: to keep active, eat healthy food and maintain social contacts with friends and family. A new award has been established this year alsoThe Veteran Community Award will acknowledge the significant contribution of an individual to the veteran community. More information and nomination forms can be obtained from Seniors Information Victoria on 1300 135 090 or visit www. seniors.vic.gov.au. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact our offices if there are any issues we may be able to assist you with. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine 52483462
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Power box fire disrupts Friday trade Restaurant businesses lost trade on Friday night after a power box caught fire just before 6pm. Witnesses said flames were shooting out the box on the front of the Ming Terrace Restaurant. Two Ocean Grove CFA teams attended and made the scene safe while they waited for Powercor to arrive. Among those affected was Bolzano’s restaurant which had to turn away a number of pre-booked guests.
Friends pay tribute to a life cut short THE Wave was packed full, a sign of how quickly one young person made his mark in the world. The rock music intro to the service was the big giveaway that this was the funeral of someone too young to have been lost. Ryan Cooper,18, died on the Bellarine Highway last month after being knocked down by a taxi. Ryan’s dad Allan remarked on how his friends had done all they could to help his son after he was fatally injured. “It was just not to be.” He said. “It was the brutal hand of fate that stole our son,
Friends support each other.
brother, our everything,” he said. A letter from Ryan’s mother spoke about her pride and “the man you were becoming”. Ryan’s closest friends, his sister Coralie and his mates all fought back their pain to speak at the service , all sharing their own fond memories. Together they also carried their friend from the Ocean Grove church to John Williamson’s True Blue. Outside the friends supported each other as drizzly rain conspired with the sadness of the day.
Above: Ryan’s sister Coralie and mother Debbie.
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School sports
Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School held its sports day out on the Shell Oval on Friday. Pictured are some off the 10, 11 and 12 year olds going through the morning trials ahead of the main event.
At the Bendigo it starts with U. Are you part of the community? Silly question. Are you a bank customer? Another silly question. Are the two roles related? Now that’s an interesting question. For most Australians, community and banking are worlds apart. But since the Bendigo began forging its very individual form of bank service, a growing number of us are realising the profit to be had from linking the two.
As is often the case, it’s a disarmingly simple insight. Strong successful communities are dependant on strong successful individuals. To build one you must build the other. So what kind of bank is the Bendigo? Strong, successful and growing. Is this strength and success related to how we treat our customers and their communities? Now that’s a question you must answer for yourself. To find out more drop into the branch at Shop 6 & 7, Park Lane, Ocean Grove or phone 5255 4866.
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A general exemption will apply in the greater Geelong region from Sunday, April 5, 2009 to Sunday, October 4, 2009. You can use one hand-held hose during your designated watering time to water residential garden beds and trees. OR‌ You can top up existing swimming pools and spas using one hand-held hose during your designated watering time, provided you have an approved Water Conservation Plan which includes a pool blanket. You can water new, drought-tolerant turf for three weeks from the date of installation using a hand-held hose in accordance with an approved Water Conservation Plan. All hand-held hoses must be fitted with a trigger nozzle. Only one hose allowed per property.
Watering is permitted for ONE HOUR ONLY during 5PM to 7PM Monday
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*Properties without a number are considered an even numbered property.
Other bans under Stage 4 water restrictions remain - refer to Stage 4 water restrictions brochure. For further information about water restrictions, exemptions and Water Conservation Plans call 1300 656 007 or visit www.barwonwater.vic.gov.au
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Vox Pop What inspires you? By Clive Whitworth
George Cops, retired country general storekeeper, 86, of Ocean Grove, said: “The interest and respect that young people have these days about what happened during the war years.”
Joy McPadden, artist, 38, of Ocean Grove, said: “My 5yr old son. He puts such a good perspective on things and makes everything seem possible.”
Michael Rogers, unemployed, 18, of Ocean Grove, said: “having fun with my mates.”
Gerraldine Kerr, Health Administrator, 52, ex-local, now of Launceston, said: “My granddaughter who I have just come to visit. She is newborn and brings back such lovely memories of unconditional love.”
Melanie Tyrrell, IT worker, 35, and son Billy (who wants to be a policeman on a jet-ski when he grows up), of Ocean Grove, said: “My children. They give me something interesting and inspiring every day.”
Nick Jakaubzik, Bricklayer, 19, of Leopold, said: “ The weekends, because I look forward to getting together with my mates.”
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Boot sale basks in the Autumn sun
Above: Jeanette, Margaret and Erika spending some family time together.
Right: browsing and buying was brisk at the Ocean Grove Park Car Boot Sale on Saturday.
Manning their stall: Milly Hopkins, 14, and Bonnie Trevean, 11, of Ocean Grove.
Ocean Grove Park volunteer Pat Bannister did a good job looking after the plant sales.
Clubs meet Mondays
First and Third Tuesday of every month
Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 7.30pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Enquiries - Marg Wylie 5256 2550 Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7.30pm - 9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Ph.52551641.
Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm Moorfield Park, Grubb Road.
First Monday of every month
Third Wednesday of every month
Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm: Bellarine Secondary College. Contact Tony on 0409 545929. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Ch Hall, Draper St. Details 5256 1863. Ocean Grove Ladies Probus, 10am: Ocean Grove Golf Club. Contact Thelma Evans on 5255 1806.
Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL. 2.30pm at Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club. 1.30pm: Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Enquiries, pls contact June McLellan on 5255 1399
Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am to 12..30pm: Surfside Centre, inquiries 5255 5515. Friendship is our theme.
Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club,10am-12 noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ph.52551641. Bellarine T.O.W.N, 6pm: Uniting Church Hall, cnr Eggleston Street and The Parade. Contact Glenda 5255 5463. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm at Ocean Grove Hotel.
First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus. 10am-12noon at the Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers., make friends. Visitors welcome For details please contact Geoff on 5255 4355.
Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm: Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Ave. For details contact Pam on 5255 5152 Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Ch Hall.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club. 7.30pm: Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Contact: Jason Bowers 0418 737 808
Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am: Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. For more details contact Dianne on 5255 1372.
Thursdays Tai Chi - 6.30 pm. Uniting Church Hall, The Parade. All welcome. Christine McKay 5255 1948/0417 508 857. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am-12 noon(adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ph. 52551641.
First Thursday of every month
Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm at the Senior Citizens Hall, visitors welcome. Enquiries Faye 5255 4430.
Fridays
Uniting Church Outreach Coffee Morning, 10.30am, Hibiscus Cafe.
Fourth Friday of every month Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, the Surfside Centre. Meet new friends, visitors welcome. Call 5256 2037
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THERE’S no stopping the travelling Voice after it recently made a trip to the Great Wall of China. Pictured right, Ocean Grove’s Lewis Berry and fellow Saint Joseph’s College student Tom Simic were smart enough to pack a copy of the Voice for their incredible school trip to that world famous manmade marvel.
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Voice makes wall of fame
Mouth to Mountain
From first light at the mouth of the Barwon River at Ocean Grove on Saturday (May 9) to the setting sun at the You Yangs, 12 ambassadors representing the 12 wards of the City of Greater Geelong will carry water in a 54 kilometre relay – kayaking, on horses, strolling, in processions, by train, in utes, on bike and foot. Locals are invited to join the relay at locations along the way…or simply “take a moment to reflect on the gift of water, the memory it holds, the connection it makes between people and places, and the future it creates”, say the organisers. Artworks and songlines will mark the journey through iconic locations arriving at dusk for a celebration at Big Rock. Mouth to Mountain is built on more than a year of engagement between artists and communities throughout Geelong.
Girls gifted night out VAN Loons gift shop recently held another successful Girl’s Night Out. Those who made the special offers evening reported it was “a very pleasant evening, with quite a few people there”. Guests were treated to Champagne or soft drinks and nibbles on their welcome, following by some social browsing and purchasing.
Jaynie Powell, Schai Addison of Ocean Grove.
Sue Hill and Kaye Powell.
Brooke Tressider, Heidi Martin and Loretta Hart of Van Loons.
Jennie Killingsworth, Michelle Lewis and Mariam Sutherland of Ocean Grove.
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Anzac Day 2009
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Ocean Grove’s ANZAC Day Parade makes its way down the Terrace. Scouts, emergency services and pipers were among those who joined ex-service and war veterans on route to the cenotaph.
Left: Pipers reach Ocean Grove’s Cenotaph.
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Anzac Day 2009
Above: Robert McLoghlin, Hec O’Hare and Ron Johnson of the RSL, and right Surf Lifesavers.
Fitting tribute AN estimated 300 people turned up for the dawn service and scores more marked ANZAC Day by marching or lining the Terrace during the town’s parade. Young and old stood together on a cool and overcast day that seems to grow larger every year. On top of that the sales of fundraising ANZAC badges also went well. Ocean Grove RSL welfare volunteer Yvette Timmins said: “Over $10,000.00 has been raised from the sales of ANZAC Day badges and the RSL would like to thank everyone in the community for their very generous support. “The R.S.L would also like to thank the Ocean Grove Football Club for making ex service men so very welcome at their match on Saturday, the men said they felt like royalty as the club showed their respect.” Bill Huggins with his grand-daughters Catherine Castan and Kaitlin Einsiedel.
All three levels of government were represented: Lisa Neville (state), Darren Cheeseman (Federal) and Jan Farrell (City).
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battle of the bridge
Williams’ freakish goal
IN the shadows of half time exciting Ocean Grove forward Kelly Williams (above) had every right to think he was an EPL (English Premier League) gun striker in the making. Although he wasn’t gracing his presence at Manchester United’s Old Trafford, Howard Harmer Oval was the place to be as a laconic right foot mid air strike resulted in a memorable goal at the Barwon Heads’ bridge end. Ocean Grove coach Matt Payne was amazed by Williams’ freakish soccer skills, which invariably helped the Grubbers kickstart a revival in the second quarter. “I have never seen anything like that before,” Payne said. “That’s goal of the year and that’s all there is to it.” Williams hadn’t played since Round 1 after missing the last three matches with a sore shoulder. “We were just sitting in the coaches box and thought you have got to be kidding me,” Payne said. “It was a terrific goal. “Why he didn’t get his hands on it I don’t know.” By Mark Heenan
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battle of the bridge
lory in local thriller NEW HOMES, EXTENSIONS RENOVATIONS, BATHROOMS DECKING
Grove bag an epic Continued from Page 32 Jovanovic (right with Ben Ricardo) has bagged 14 goals in his last two matches following his eight-goal haul against Geelong Amateur in Round 4. The Grubbers face another crucial crash this Saturday at Ocean Grove Recreation Reserve against Anglesea. It was a mixed day for Ocean Grove in the Reserve grade and Under 18’s. The Grubbers (11.6.72) reserves went down to the Seagulls (12.10.82) by 10 points, while Ocean Grove’s (15.9.99) third grade thrashed Barwon Heads (2.6.18) by 81 points.
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OCEAN GROVE NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
91 THE PARADE OCEAN GROVE
PHONE: 52554294
WEB PAGE http://oceangrovenc.com
Office open hours – Monday to Thursday 9am to 8pm and Friday 9am to 2pm FROM THE COORDINATORS DESK I hope you all enjoyed Easter celebrations and school holidays and with the kids back at school I would like to welcome you to the new term at OGNC, with over 120 classes on offer during term 2 (April to June) I am sure there is something new and exciting for you to try. We have many new community development projects and events planned for the rest of the year with the first one coming up in May. Neighbourhood House week is a week of celebration across Victoria for your local neighbourhood centre. Please read further on to find out what we are doing. Our bi-annual art show and youth awards will be held in August. Budding artists need to start painting and planning for this prestigious event. Don’t forget that our annual Golf day will be held in November, teams of 4 as well as individual golfers will need
Why we like drop in - by Liam, Burga, Ben and Ollie
“We like drop in because friday nights always get so boring with nothing to do. But at drop in we can catch up with our mates from all around that we don’t see at school. We can play ping pong, basketball, go on the computers, play pool, free teas (well for 5 bucks) and its just fun. “Every second week we get to go on an excursion to the movies, ten pin bowling rock climbing and heaps of other cool places. And the weeks that we don’t go on excursions we jsut chill at the neighbourhood centre and do heaps of stuff, like self defence, sumo wrestling suits, theme nights, graffitti and all the stuff I mentioned before.”
The launch of our new resident’s kit will be held on Friday 15th May at 11.30am. Come along have a cuppa, and receive a copy of the kit.
CAN YOU HELP? OGNC has had many requests to start a community choir. Are you a budding singer and would like to join this community choir, open to all ages, or are you a choir master who may be able to help assemble and co-ordinate the choir, rehearsals and song lists? If so please contact Nicki on 5255 4294.
DROP IN Don’t forget about our youth program held Friday nights between 6pm and 9pm. Activities in May include; Movies, La Porcetta, Sumo Wrestling suits, Mexican Theme night, DVD and PJ night and Go Karting. Contact the centre for dates.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Primary Aged children enjoyed two full weeks of holiday program at the centre. Activities included arts and crafts, excursions to the movies, Jirralingha, Bellarine Adventure Golf, games and much more. The centre
Great passive exercise during our tai chi classes.
to fill in nomination forms. Details will follow.
NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE WEEK Monday May 11th to Friday May 15th. Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre will be celebrating Neighbourhood House by holding open week. We would love to invite you to pop into the centre during this week, have a cuppa and home made cake, and take a look around. With classes on show our friendly staff and volunteers will be happy to answer any questions or take inquiries.
Canvas class - simple and easy beginners canvas class - come along and create your own.
operates the program every school holidays, bookings open for the July holidays in June. Child Care Rebate applies to eligible families. CLASSES STARTING IN MAY For a full copy of the program including a list of all our classes, please contact the centre on 5255 4294 or pop into 91 The Parade Ocean Grove. If you would like to join any class that has already started speak to one of our friendly volunteers to discuss enrolment at a pro rata rate. Monday 11th May Beginners Tai Chi / Chi Gong 6pm Learn to Sell on eBay 7.15pm Monday 18th May Introduction to Figure Drawing 7pm Monday 25th May Computers - The Very Beginning 9.30am Advanced Golf 12 noon Tuesday 12th May Introduction to Thai Cooking 6.30pm Chess Group 7pm M.Y.O.B (small business accounting system) 7.15pm Tuesday 26th May Advanced Tai Cooking 6.30pm Wednesday 13th May Beginners Tai Chi/ Chi Gong 9.30am Tai Chi Advanced 10.30am Thursday 21st May Mood Support Group 10am Lino Printing 11.30am Drawing Discovery (8-12year olds) 4.30pm Beginners Yoga 6pm Introduction to Relaxation/ Meditation 7.45pm Friday 8th May Guided Walk- Queenscliff 9am Trace Your Family Tree on the Internet 1.30pm Friday 15th May Responsible Service of Alcohol 9am Friday 22nd May Guided Walk – Pt Addis 9am Creative Drawing 1pm Saturday 9th May Apply Basic Food Safety Practices 9am Learn to Draw 9am Creative Drawing 11.30am Introduction to Figure Drawing 2pm Mud cake Makeover 2pm Saturday 23rd May Decorative Canvas for Beginners 2pm
Adventure golf - Who won? A fun night at adventure golf.
Wombat photo - cute and cuddle friends made at Jirralingha during our SHP
Saturday 30th May Plan Your Wedding Workshop
10am
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day in the life - jenny carr
Grove’sW0WED Jammin’ Jen I WAS born and bred in Melbourne. I attended Wattle Park High School, and then completed a nursing certificate at the Alfred Hospital. In 1987 I completed a midwifery certificate at the Royal Women’s Hospital, and after that I studied Neonatal Intensive Care at the Mercy Hospital for Women. I have two daughters. Feffie is nearly 14 and Meghan is 9. I also have two dogs, eight budgies, ten fish, and three hermit crabs! I moved to Ocean Grove from Melbourne in 2002. My husband and I loved the beach, and my friend Katrina Watson, who is a GP in Leopold, was always telling us that we would love the lifestyle of the Bellarine Peninsula. My daughter Feffie was autistic and was struggling at school in Melbourne, and we thought that the lifestyle would suit her better. After we moved down I started work in the Special Care Nursery at St John of God Hospital in Geelong, and I still work there four days a week. Unfortunately after we moved the Ocean Grove my husband was diagnosed with
bowel cancer and he died 13 months later, so my initial impressions and memories of Ocean Grove are scrambled, and I was very stressed. I do know that the people that live here are so wonderful, especially Janie Forster, Kerry Coutts, Anna Winter and John Harding. I’ve met people who live around here who have hearts of pure gold! I do remember the first time I drove over the Barwon Heads Bridge and thinking what a beautiful place this was, WOW After living here for 7 years my family feel very settled in Ocean Grove. It is a wonderful place for my girls to live. There are heaps of activities for kids, one daughter plays basketball, and learns dancing, acting and drums- everything is local, and it’s great. The schools are very good. The best things about it are the beach, the Surfside Centre, The Chicken Shop as a music venue, Begola Wetlands, the bird life (have you seen the yellow tailed black cockatoo’s flying around lately - wow), The OG summer festival, and the proximity to lovely places such as Queenscliff and the
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Bliss: Jenny Carr and friends Kat and Kerrie.
Great Ocean Road, and Archie the dolphin. I think that the shops and cafes are fantastic in Ocean Grove, but I would love a good Indian Restaurant. It’s great that there is a book shop in the Grove now. I think that development and the construction of housing on the Bellarine Peninsula should be restricted so that the area retains its open space and charm. The Gold
Coast and Sunshine Coast in Queensland are too developed and I would hate this area to become too crowded and busy. I think that the biggest issue facing the whole planet is destruction of the environment and loss of habitats for animals and birds. I have been a member of the Wilderness Society for 25 years. I am also on the Committee for Lighthouses of Australia.
I am a member of the Geelong Football Club and I was at the ‘G’ when they finally won a Grand Final thanks be to GOD! I play the guitar in a group called Dutch Courage with my friends Katja De Bruijn and Kerrie Bedson. We play mostly ballads, and the other two girls sing, and every time I sing they tell me to be quiet. I am also the secretary of OGAN, which is a great initiative for
the Grove. I also take photos and write about creatures that I see around Ocean Grove for the Ocean Grove Voice. If I was mayor of Ocean Grove for a day I would declare all the surrounds a National Park so that the Plovers would have breeding grounds for ever! I want my grandchildren to see Yellow Tailed black cockatoos and think-WOW! By Jennifer Carr
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Murray set for Good Light in Grove THE legendary Neil Murray is performing in Ocean Grove this month. Murray is one of Australia’s most original and respected singer/
songwriters and has enjoyed a solo career since 1989, releasing ten albums along the way. The songs on these albums from the rollicking “Good Light
in Broome”, the prayerful “Native Born”, the lament of “Broken Song”, the roots groove of “Long Grass Band”, the endurance of love in “Over the Moon” and “I Can Go On” or the journeyman monologues of “Lights of Hay” and
“Where my people go” collectively describe an inner landscape to the heart and soul of Australia. His work doesn’t shy from social commentary, neither is he preoccupied with it. His art is driven by a sense of conscience,
Double Celt celebration THOSE craic-ing Celts need no excuse for a party – but this year they have two ripper reasons to kick up their heels at the National Celtic Festival in Portarlington. The coming long-weekend, June 5-8 will see this picturesque seaside town again throw open its arms in warm welcome as thousands gather to share a passion for Celtic music and culture. It’s the seventh year Portarlington has played host to Australia’s premier Celtic event and organisers are busy putting the finishing touches on two major celebrations to take place amongst the festival’s already packed program. Two very different Celtic icons celebrate 250th birthdays this year – Ireland’s favourite beverage, Guinness; and Scotland’s favourite son, the ‘Ploughman Poet’ Robbie
Burns. Back in 1759 Arthur Guinness first signed the 9000 year lease on the St James’ Gate brewery in Dublin, from where that famous “black liquidation with the froth on the top” has poured forth ever since. While on the other side of the Irish Sea that same year a wee bairn by the name of Robbie Burns was born. Burns would go on to become the voice of Scotland’s humble rural folk, penning such classics as Auld Lang Syne, My Love is Like a Red Red Rose and the Ode to Haggis. National Celtic Festival director Una McAlinden says two exciting and very different events are in the works to commemorate this “double whammy” anniversary. Watch this space for future announcements on Ocean Grove and Bellarine performers.
justice and honesty. His song “My Island Home” has become something of an unofficial anthem and featured in the closing ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
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mothers day With just days left to decide how to pamper mum on Mothers’ Day it’s worth remembering the great selection available in the Grove and nearby towns. Whether it’s beautiful selections of fresh cut flowers and plants, clothes, hats and scalves, jewellery and handmade crafts or massages and beauty beauty treats, you are sure to find something to make mum’s day even more special. Let her know - she’s worth it.
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what’s ON Saturday May 9 9am: Mouth to Mountain. Barwon River to the You Yangs in a day 7.30 – 11.30: Club Grove – Live music with Luke Massey 10pm: Barwon Heads Hotel - Live music with Easy Tiger Sunday May 10 Mother’s Day Tuesday May 12 9am-4pm: Bushfire Fundraiser at Let Em Loose, 25-27 Sinclair Street, Ocean Grove. Wednesday May 13 7.15am: Bellarine Business Network Breakfast, the Dunes Restaurant. Details Emma on 5255 5077. Friday May 15 8pm: Piping Hot Chicken Shop – Neil Murray. 8pm Saturday May 16 7.30 – 11.30: Club Grove – Live music with Class Action 10pm: Barwon Heads Hotel - Live music with Kikit Friday May 22 8pm: Piping Hot Chicken Shop – Suzannah Espy and the Last Word. $10 Saturday May 23 7.30 – 11.30: Club Grove – Live music with Terry Broun Jnr Wednesday May 27 10am-11.30pm: The Seachange Quilters will be holding a Biggest Morning Tea at the Barwon Heads Senior Citizen’s Centre, in Clifford Parade. Entry is $5. Also features a raffle, and a trading table. Friday May 29 8pm: Piping Hot Chicken Shop – Sarah Carroll. $10 Saturday May 30 8am: Garage Sale at Wallington Fire Brigade, Bellarine Highway. 7.30 – 11.30: Club Grove – Live music with Matt Orchard
Neil Murray is appearing at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop in May. Picture: Gary Johnston
Thursday June 4 6pm: Ocean Grove Business Association meeting, Club Grove Mondays 6.30 pm: Bar Deli – Open Mic night, combined with Curry night. 7 pm – 8.30 pm: Line Dancing at the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Elaine 0413 690 597 Tuesdays 7.45 – 10 pm: Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance - meet at the Marcus Hill Hall Cnr of Banks Rd & Bellarine Highway. Contact D Pearce 52552858.
Wednesdays 1 pm – 3 pm: Line Dancing at the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Elaine 0413 690 597 Thursdays 11 am: Beach Babe Beads Jewellery making 9 pm: Barwon Heads Hotel – karaoke Saturdays 11 am: Beach Babe Beads Jewellery making Sundays 2.30 – 5.30pm: Bar Deli – Live music with Jon Willard
Queenscliff early birds IT’S time to get in early and secure your tickets to this year’s Queenscliff Music Festival. The line-up is still a few months off being announced, but you know it’s going to be an amazing weekend full of fantastic music, so why not snap up some Early Bird tickets whilst they’re still available!? Early Bird tickets are your chance to secure a discounted ticket to this year’s Festival. Your Early Bird tickets give you a sizeable $25 discount per ticket. Want to bring the family along too? Well, the fact that children 13 and under are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult is a great bonus very few festivals offer. And if your teenagers want to come and bring a friend or cousin, the Family Ticket
package offers a huge discount for teenagers 14-17 years old – though for duty of care reasons this discount only applies when teenagers are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Festival Director Barb Moss said: “The Early Bird ticket offer is a way to say thank you to loyal supporters of the festival, by offering them a considerable discount on Festival tickets. By offering family packages in the Early Bird special it makes for an affordable, family fun weekend. That we sold out last year is a testament to the fact that people are confident to buy on the strength of previous festivals; it’s a sure thing that there’ll be a great weekend of music.” A hallmark of the Queenscliff festival is the effort put in to keep improving, year to year.
The surveys people take the time to fill in on Festival weekend are taken on board and tweaks are made accordingly. Once again, QMF will host some of Australia’s finest along with some special International artists across 3 days, in superb venues, throughout Queenscliff and on the shores of Swan Bay. For a closer look at some of the things we have planned for this year’s Festival stay tuned to www.qmf.net.au/program Line-up announcements will be out over the next few months and QMF is itching to tell you all about some of the AMAZING artists appearing in 2009. Early Bird tickets are a ‘subscriber offer only’, so head to www.qmf.net.au to subscribe and then purchase your tickets.
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Barwon river plan
A NEW vision to restore the health of the Barwon, Leigh and Moorabool river catchments and the important Connewarre RAMSAR wetlands is the most important Victorian river initiative outside the Murray River Rescue Plan, Federal Member for Corangamite, Darren Cheeseman, and State Member for South Barwon, Michael Crutchfield, said last week. Cheeseman said the strategy, coordinated by the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and developed with Parks Victoria and Landcare groups, was a breakthrough “whole of system” approach. “This is a great vision for a Three-Rivers and Ramsar system that all feeds into one of Victoria’s most important RAMSAR areas at Lake Connewarre,” Darren Cheeseman said. “It will improve biodiversity, improve our river water quality, protect a Ramsar area and create some fantastic jobs.”
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A familar screech
THE yellow tailed black cockatoo is found in South Eastern Australia It is the largest bird of the Australian cockatoo family. They are sometimes found in urban areas in Sydney and Melbourne. They are unmistakable, as they have a distinctive slow, graceful flying motion and a loud screeching call. They can be seen in small to large, flocks. In Ocean Grove the flock seems to be composed
of 12 birds. Adult birds are between 55cm and 65 cm in length. They are predominantly black, with a patch of yellow feathers on the face and tail. They have a red ring around the eye. They have a black bill, although immature birds and females have a lighter grey bill. The cockatoo’s eat seeds, especially she-oak, eucalyptus, acacia, baksia and hakea. They are also partial to the seeds introduced plants such as pine cones. They also eat the
tree boring beetles and shed bark off trees to locate them. They also have been seen foraging for grass seeds. The breeding pairs of cockatoo’s construct a nest in a tree hollow (which makes it very important to retain trees with hollow/ dead areas). The female incubates two eggs and the resultant offspring is reared by the parents for around six months. They are magnificent birds to watch! By Jenny Carr
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The Voice Business Directory Accommodation
Conveyancing
4-Bed Hol Hse, close to beach 0412 213 400 Bells by the Beach Holiday House 5255 5263
Acting Classes Screen Actors
0417 077 200
Anetennas Lonsdale Antennas
Architects 5255 3312
Art Galleries Audio Equipment and Repairs Bellarine Audio
5256 3732
Ocean Grove Automotive (RACV) Drysdale Car Detailing
5255 1050 5251 1610
Baby and Child 5255 4095 5255 2943
Banks ANZ Bendigo Bank
5255 5760 5255 4866
Bathroom Renovation Copperthwaite Plumbing
5255 3456
Beauty Salons Mermaids Unisex Beauty Salon
5255 5844
Bins and Waste Removal 0418 385 667
Bowling Clubs 5255 1540
Bricklayers
Barwon Heads Hotel
5254 2201
Delicatessen 5255 1511
5255 2584
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Bridal Wear Designer 5255 2034
0416 165855 0412 518 400 0404 022952 0405 399245
5255 3355
Carpentry/Maintenance B Moore Carpentry & Bld Maint 0411 061 556
Catering 5255 1832 5256 3094
Community Groups 5256 2050
Computer Sales and Repairs
5255 5922
Fashion and Accessories 5255 5143
Fencing
0411 416 384 0403 557 311 5251 1596 0401 560763
0413 925367 0413 580990 0407 694422 0403 845 667
Bellarine Bookkeeping Services 0418 363129 Lighthouse Business Services 5258 4589 Roche Accounting 5256 2764 WHK Day Neilson 5255 5077
Florists
5255 1566
0434 489 724
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0458 564 276
Locksmiths 0409 849 419
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Greg Sly Optometrist Ocean Eyes Optometrists
5255 5500
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Funeral Directors Furniture
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Garden Maintenance
5255 1684
0458 564 276 0419 583154
0411 126291 0405 022084
Hairdressers
5256 1562
Health and Fitness
Barefoot Media
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Contours Ocean View Health Club
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Hire 5255 1344
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5255 2666
Cruise Control
0409 542060
Takeaway Ocean Grove Sushi & Noodle Bar Ocean Grove Fish & Chips Woodies Pizza
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5255 4100
Coastline Tattoo
5255 5550
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Websites Interactive ‘Net Services Website Concepts
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5255 1548
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0431 939814
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Window Cleaners
Real Estate
Home Loans
Security
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Printers Paxton Press
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Surfside Tyre Centre
Plumbing Annandale Plumbing Hugh McLaren Plumbing Wayne Heard Plumbing
Bellarine Seafoods
Travel Agents
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12W - Personal Training 5255 4222 Brian Hamilton Remedial Therapy 5255 2127 Drysdale Chiropractice Clinic 5253 2522 Marlo L’Or Massage Therapist 0413 099 543 OG Remedial Massage Centre 5255 3358 Rachel Lafranchi Holistic Counselling0412 439 121 RP Massage Therapies 0414 893719
Seafood
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Photographers 5255 3779
0429 040121
Tanning Studios
Pharmacies Ocean Grove Amcal
Roofing
Surfboard Repairs 5256 1295 5255 5655
Painters
Doggy Dear
5255 1201 5221 5991
Surf/Sk8/Snow
Pet Supplies 5255 2288
Retail
Bellarine Sports
Nurseries
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New Homes
McOuats Nursery
Bar Deli Beachhouse Ocean Grove Hotel and Bistro Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta The Dunes The Groove The Mex
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Menswear
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Restaurants / Cafes
Standby Security Services
Men’s Hairdressing
Maleline Mensland
0403 588098
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Landscape Design & Construction
Glenn Davis Locksmith
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Home Hardware The Last Piece
Optometrists
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Go Loans
Ian Pattison Jewellers
Men’s Hairdressing
Financial Services
Ocean Grove Hire
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Ironing Services
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Hotels Interior Designers
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Paddy Kinsey Bricklaying Contr’s 0408 320197 Russell McKinnon Bricklaying 0407 252747
BITS IT Services Lighthouse Computers Peninsula Computer Help Shah’s Computer World
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Engineering
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Alterations and Repairs
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voice sport
Friday night volleyball at Surfside Division 2 Demolitian Republic vs SC Grovers Demos in 3 sets 25-23,26-24, 17-2 TipRats vs Jalapenos TipRats winning 2 sets, Jalapenos in 1 set Tip rats 25-15, 22-25, 25-23 Sunnyboys vs Hit Me Sunnyboys in 4 sets 25-9, 25-13, 2515, 25-14 Division 1 Phantoms vs SC Stingers Phantoms winning in 3 sets, 25-9, 25-20, 25-14 SC Gotit vs 6 Pact
6 Pact winning in 2 sets, 25-17, 2927 Team Wave vs Bandits Bandits winning in 3 sets, 25-14, 2519, 18-12 Team Wave v Bandits report The game between Team Wave and Bandits was really exciting to watch. As the teams are preparing to play in a tournament on the June long weekend skills are starting to improve and we are seeing more rallies and longer rallies. For Team Wave the stars were father and son
team of David and Joel Woolhouse, David in setting position and Joel in spiking position. The whole team played really well, considering last time these two teams played Team Wave won in 2 sets. Bandits had their star setter back on court with Claire Jones doing her job as only she can do, and Margy Foott making an appearance with some good spiking and passing. It will be interesting to see how the teams progress in the next few weeks as they start doing some serious training coming up to the
Volleyball Country Championships to be held in Bendigo. This is a great weekend of volleyball, starting from 8am in the mornings and going sometimes until midnight, as there are no time limits on these games. Two years ago members from Bellarine Volleyball Association played in this tournament which was held in Geelong and the womens games were won by BELLARINE VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION, every set the women played they won in 3 sets which has never been done before and in the Grand Final
Ocean Grove Bridge Club
13th BBR up and riding this weekend
Results for week ending 17.4.09 Monday 13 April - Howell Movement 1st: Pauline Baker & Heather Scott 2nd: Kevin Crough & Marilyn McInnes 3rd: Joan Davis & Hugh Robertshawe Wednesday 15 April - Mitchell Movement N/S 1st: Marg & Ron Wylie 2nd: Lorraine Vivian & Margaret Skeen 3rd: Bruna Pace & Winky MacTier E/W 1st: Alison Feiner & Lorraine Miller 2nd: Max Pilbeam & Elva Muffett 3rd: Barbara Parsons & Prue Kellam Friday 17 April - Mitchell Movement N/S 1st: Julie Moran & Alison George 2nd: Alex Magee & Faye Scott 3rd: Lynette Lawson & Kevin Crough E/W 1st: Lorraine & Mark Miller 2nd: Marg & Ron Wylie 3rd: Rosemary Mokhtar & Ross McDonald
Results for week ending 24 April 2009 Monday 20 April - Howell Movement 1st: Lorraine & Mark Miller 2nd: Pauline Baker & Heather Scott 3rd: Liz McLennan & Michael Smith Wednesday 22 April - Mitchell Movement N/S 1st: Ron & Marg Wylie 2nd: Lorraine & Mark Miller 3rd: Jacquie Birrell & Aileen Campbell E/W 1st: Marilyn McInnes & Joan Davis 2nd: Bruna Pace & Rosemary Mokhtar 3rd: Julie Moran & Alison George Friday 24 April - Mitchell Movement N/S 1st: Pauline Baker & Margaret Skeen 2nd: Kevin Crough & Lynette Lawson 3rd: Lorraine & Mark Miller E/W 1st: Ron & Marg Wylie 2nd: Anne & Brian Harvey 3rd: Jo Edwards & Leila Douglas The Ocean Grove Bridge Club Inc. meets at the Marcus Hill Hall, Cnr. Banks Road & Marcus Hill on Monday evenings, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons. Visitors welcome. Standby partner available (except Saturday) For enquiries, tel. Marg Wylie on 5256 2550
did it again in 3 sets. The ladies who played in that tournament should be congratulated for that achievement, good on you girls, considering most ladies were over 30 years old. If you are interested in coming to see volleyball in action, come down to the Surfside Centre on Friday nights and talk to either Anne Kuklych or Kevin Wells who can fill you in on things. We have 2 divisions catering for the professional player and another one for the social player, so come along and see what’s going on you might just decide to play.
Pictured: Father of board winner Noel Rainey, wetsuit winner Jill Soppitt, Dave Boyd of Imperial Surfboards and Jill’s children Ben and Annabelle.
Footy club board and wetty raffle winners
THIRTEENTH Beach Boardriders are due to hold their third competition of the season this Saturday (May 9). See the next edition of the Voice for pictures and results or see the Boardriders website: www.13thbeachboardriders.com
A RECENT raffle managed to raise about $5,000 for Ocean Grove Football Netball Club. The top prize was a 9’1” Imperial longboard donated by local shaper Dave Boyd – and was won by David Rainey who actually lives in Kalgoorie. As he’s had to return home, his dad Noel collected the board and intends to deliver it when he heads west in the caravan.
SOUL counting on some solid autumn swell
Another lucky winner was Jill Soppitt who managed to win a brand new wetsuit. The funds raised will go towards junior development and helping to pay for items such as tops and balls for footballers and netballers. The club is also having to look at fundraising for a new light tower after one was recently condemned by the council.
ACTION from Ocean Grove v Barwon Heads under 18 clash on Sunday. Grubbers came out on top after looking strong throughout. The final score was 15.9 (99) for the Grove to 2.6 (8) for the Heads.
Elliot Gray by Gary Stephens
SOUL Longboarders will be hoping Huey brings them some strong autumn swell after an unlucky run at recent comps. The next competition at Main Beach is on Saturday May 16. Check in at 7am. For more details see the website www.soullongboardclub.com.au.
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battle of the bridge - surf side waves v barwon heads
Barwon Heads 3-3 Surfside Waves: Waves and Barwon Heads shared the points when they met across the bridge on Saturday.
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grove junor netball
Ocean Grove under 11 line up during their game against Barwon Heads.
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Junior footy - Collendina Cobras
Now the sesason starts properly Pictures right are from Cobras Under 14 1s grading game against Lara on Sunday morning. Despite some hard work by the boys the score was 3.9-27 to 7.8-50 in Lara’s favour. Goal Kickers: O. Doyle , A. Hackett , C. West Best Players: A. Denneman, K. King, C. West, P. Britt, A. Lindkvist, Z. Henderson
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Under 14 (1) The first round of the season saw an excellent team performance with everyone contributing in a 28 point win against the team from “over the bridge.” Ash Denneman was great in front of goal scoring 3 majors alongside Zac Henderson with 2 of his own. The coaching panel of Peter Mohr and Mark Dreher were extremely happy with the teams attack on the ball, fast ball movement and all round skills shown. Amongst the best on the day were Ash Dennemann, Kerian McNally and Oscar Doyle. Final Scores Cobras 9.8.62 Barwon Heads 5.4.34 Round 2 was a tough one despite the boys trying hard. Drysdale gave the Cobras a bit of a lesson in team football and workrate. Despite this the boys never gave up and played a good last quarter to take some positives into the next game. Brad Fendyk, Elliot Taylor and Alex Lindkvist all scored a major each. Final Scores Cobras 3.4.22 Drysdale 10.10.70 Best Players – D.Moroney, A.Deneman, C.Balshaw Under 14 (2) Round 1 saw the boys take on St Albans in a tight hard fought battle with St Albans getting over the line. Final Scores Cobras 4.5.29 St Albans 5.6.36 A real tough test for the lads coming up against the might of Moddewarre in round 2 Final Scores Cobras 1.2.8 Modewarre 14.9.93 Under 14 (3) Round 2 Cobras 3.11.29 Leopold 6.5.41 Under 12 Orange and Blue Round 1 saw Orange up against Blue in a local derby. Orange took the honours this time around in what both coaches
described as a good spirited and fast paced game. Both captains led by example on the day with Tom Beasley amongst the best for Orange along with Mitch Peers and Riley Hollmer while Georgia Rodgers for Blue was one of the goalkickers with Jake Le Maistre, Byron Taylor and Liam McManus chipping in also. The goal kickers for Orange were Riley Hollmer, Broderick Gist and Ned Thorlery. Final Scores Cobras Orange – 9.6.59 Cobras Blue – 4.5.29 Round 2 saw the Under 12 Cobras Blue team take the field against Leopold gold. The team was captained by Darcy Pearson who went on to play a real captains game. The boys tried hard all day and the massive effort in the last quarter by all showed great signs for future games. A special mention to Zac Dynes who was strong all day in defence. The goalkickers were Darby McEvoy and Lachlan Barber with one apiece. Final Scores Leopold 11.10.76 Cobras 2.3.15 Best Players – B.Taylor, F.Sharrock, L.Taylor Under 12 White Both Finn Chappell and James Teague led the Cobras White team out for their encounter with Leopold for Round 1. In what was a good team effort the team played well with Kyle Ewart, Zane Leist And Bradley Proctor amongst the best players. Nat Gravener and Ned Weatherly both booted 2 goals each with Harry Walker snagging one also. While missing out on the win the coach was pleased with the team effort and ball sharing as well as the level of ball disposal for round 1. Final Scores Cobras White - 6.6.42 Leopold – 11.9.75 Round 2 was played in terrible conditions keeping the scores close all day. The spirit showed by both teams was outstanding. The cobras hit the front in the last quarter and were tenacious in holding out the opposition. James Teague and Mark Benness
played on bravely after being injured and were instrumental in the Cobra’s victory. Well done to the goal kickers in Nat Graverner, Joe Smith and Isaac Wilkins who all snagged one each. Final Scores Cobras White – 3.12.30 - 3.1.19 Best Players – L.Warren, J.Smith, I.Wilkins Under 10 Orange and Blue What a match to open the season! A Saturday morning blockbuster in perfect conditions for football between the 2 Cobras sides. Gee, the skill standard was high and team effort by both sides fantastic. Zach More and William Townson both scored goals for Orange while the goal kicking for Blue was shared between Cody Richardson, Logan Taylor And Brody Franken. Reed Jordan, Jackson Peters and James Butteriss were amongst Oranges’ best players. While for the Blues it was L.Madden, K.Lock and M.Fairbrother Final Scores Orange 2.5.17
Blue 7.2.44 Round 2 for the Cobras Orange side was played in extreme weather with gale force winds and sleet on a freezing cold Sunday morning. Captain for the day Wilzen Crawford lead by example and snagged himself a goal as did Samuel Beasley. The boys played well in what was a great team effort on a tough morning for footy and had a fantastic come from behind victory. Final Scores Cobras 2.4.16 1.0.6 Best Players – Jace Franken, Angus McDonald, Austin Wilcox Cobras U10 Blues took on Barwon Heads in Round 2 and managed a win with some great team play and clever use of the ball. Spencer was captain for the day and chipped in with 2 goals as did Noah Young with Fletcher Long snagging one too. Final Scores Cobras Blue 4.6.30 Barwon Heads 2.1.1
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Junior footy - Collendina Cobras
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GROVE BAGS AN EPIC Grubbers win out in Heads thriller
By Mark Heenan FORTUNE favoured the brave with Ocean Grove nudging out a gallant Barwon Heads in an epic battle of the bridge encounter on Saturday at Howard Harmer Oval. In a game that went down to the wire the Grubbers (15.11.111) held on to defeat the Seagulls (14.18.102) by nine points.
Despite the Grubbers holding sway at one stage by 35 points during the last quarter, the home side’s never say die attitude remarkably reduced the visitors’ margin back to seven points in the final minutes.
Barwon Heads forward Lucas Murphy starred with five goals, while Mitch Hoyer, youngster Jason Sutas and Seagulls captain Robert Wallace all played serviceable roles. A relieved Ocean Grove coach Matt Payne described the win as a season defining game for the club. “It was an eight-point game, Barwon Heads (could’ve) gone 4-1 and we go 2-3,” An ecstatic Payne said after the match.
“It’s just huge we got beaten by about 60 points (at Howard Harmer Oval) last year and Barwon Heads are better this year and we’ve improved a bit.” Co-coach Greg Mervin believed the match took on an extra importance with battle of the bridge bragging rights at stake and Ocean Grove’s indifferent 2-2 start to the season. “This game the battle of the bridge is such a big game and a big event for the community, it really brings Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove together in a lot of ways,” Mervin said. “Everyone has got mutual friends in both clubs, but when it’s game day I think we both ‘hate each other’s guts’ which is great. “Then after the game we all enjoy each other’s company.” Payne praised his core midfield brigade with inspirational skipper James Dalton and Ben Sanderson’s amongst the Grubbers’ best. Key forward Matt Jovanovic played an instrumental role in his side’s win kicking six goals, while Travis Gavin, Corey Normington, Paul Breguet all booted two goals apiece. Continued page 15-6