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THE City of Greater Geelong wants Ocean Grove residents to have their say on the development of a new Sporting Infrastructure Plan. According to the City a plan is being created to “facilitate the relocation of key sporting clubs within Ocean Grove to Shell Road Reserve, thereby relieving overuse pressures that exist at some reserves”. A case of Deja vous? Residents can be forgiven for thinking ‘we’ve heard this before’. Plans for Shell Road have been on the table for 30 years or more. And countless studies and feasibility studies have come to very much
the same conclusions. 1. the town’s sporting clubs have inadequate facilities. 2. Shell Road, which includes the Ray Menzies Oval, offers a big part of the solution. According to the City the planning process will include a review of existing active sports reserves in Ocean Grove to identify opportunities for infrastructure improvements to meet the short, medium and longer term sport, recreation and open space needs of the community. The role and function of each reserve will be considered, including Shell Road Reserve, and an overall staging
plan development. The City has established a Project Working Group comprising representatives from key sporting clubs and groups in the community. The Project Working Group will meet at key stages in the project to help provide input, direction and feedback as the project progresses. Also, two Community Information Sessions are being planned. The first meeting will coinside with identification of initial issues, opportunities and options, and the second session will coincide with release of the Draft Report. Details regarding
these sessions will be promoted when available. Meanwhile, the City is inviting residents to provide - in writing - suggestions, needs or issues that may need to be considered in the Ocean Grove Sporting Infrastructure Plan. The council says you don’t have to be a member of an organised sports club to have your say. Feedback is due by Friday September 25 and can be directed to Genevieve Twyford: City of Greater Geelong, PO Box 104, Geelong 3220. Do we need another study? Send your views to: news@oceangrovevoice.com
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Lions throw out a lifeline THE LOSS of one of their valued members was the inspiration for an Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions project to ensure vulnerable seniors can get help quickly in the event of a fall. Although they can’t be sure whether it would have made a difference in the event that involved their friend, they have begun a program of distributing a dozen CareAlert alarms to local residents. Lions President John Brady
explained: “We want to give them to people who are in their home alone, people who are in danger of being hurt on their own at their home.” The CareAlert system runs through the telephone lines and are easily installed by Lions members. The alarm buttons are worn around the neck or the wrist and can be worn in the garden or in the shower. If they have a fall, each device
will dial four family or friends numbers until someone picks up. It repeats the sequence before reverting to 000. Some of the first recipients are RSL members. They include 88-year-old Reg Guest. “I’ve had a few falls but that serious fall could be around the corner. You’ve got to be prepared for that bad one. “I recommend these, they can save lives and can be easily installed. I wish to thank the
Lions Club on behalf of the RSL, I wish to thank them.” Club Grove general manager Michael Lewis paid tribute to the initiative. “This is just another fantastic initiative by the Lions Club. Clearly it will benefit the community and clearly it will save lives, prevent a lot of anxiety if someone’s at home and lying on the floor injured.” For details on the alarms contact Don Smith on 5255 2398.
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Silver surfers log onto broadband OCEAN Grove Senior Citizens Centre now has an internet kiosk so that the more mature aged members of our community can get online. The club is committed to providing training and access to online resources in a user friendly environment and will also be offering classes for members of the centre. There will be a charge for the use of the computers and/or training, but for insurance purposes the club needs those attending to be members. Membership is $15 per year and as well as using the internet kiosk they will be entitled to participate in all other club activities. The kiosk sessions will be Mondays and Tuesdays from 1pm to
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Dianne Sapwell takes with some of Ocean Grove’s newst online community.
4pm, beginner classes on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Wednesday afternoons from 1pm to 4pm and Saturday mornings from 10am to 12noon. All classes begin on the Monday of the week beginning September 14. Think this new initiative might be for you? Then come and meet Henri and Dianne and have
some fun. Remember to bring email addresses of family and friends so that you can try sending and receiving emails. The facility has been provided with help from the Federal Government. It has committed $15 million over three years to provide free access to computer, broadband services and training to
older Australians. “Only one in five Australians over the age of 65 years currently uses the internet,” said Corrangamite MP Darren Cheeseman. “Many older Australians are missing out on the ease of staying in touch with family and friends online. That’s what this initiative is about.”
Thacker St pad a snip at...$3.8m
OCEAN Grove Community Association is staging a Community Forum entitled: Transport on the Bellarine Peninsula tonight (Wednesday September 9). The forum at the Grove Centre, Presidents Avenue, will start at 7.30pm Issues for Discussion include a general update on the Barwon Heads Bridge from contractors Arnold McGill McConnell Dowell. There will also be an information session with Grant Hutchins of the Bellarine Ferry Group which was formed to look at the logistics of getting such a ferry operating between the Bellarine Peninsula and Melbourne. Michael Harbour of OGCA will also give an update on local traffic issues, including progress and further areas of concern. Community questions/ comments will be welcomed at the end of each topic. More on the Community Association page 5.
Back to church OCEAN Grove could attract film stars or even rock stars with the new 3.8 million dollar house that is now for sale in Thacker Street. The land area is 4299.5 sqm and boasts features such as a swimming pool and spa, tennis court, gym, guest house, ocean and river views, fully serviced bar, a cinematic theatre, not to mention its own putting green complete with bunker…just to name a few. Tom Butters from Hayden Real Estate said that the early interest on the property has been fantastic and that there has been a few calls from intrigued locals as well as from overseas. “Of course you get a couple of phone calls from locals interested in finding out the price for a bit of
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a gossip, but we have also had some great enquiries and inspections, some from overseas and some closer to home,” Tom said. Commendably the proprietor was an owner builder and therefore did the construction himself, an owner builder acts as the general contractor on the building site and is usually somebody who is not in the business of building. Over the last year the median price for Ocean Grove’s houses
was around $385,000 while it was $295,000 for the region, meaning that the Thacker street property is batting well above the average. The property does well to remind us of the popularity of Ocean Grove and the fortune of living here. “I think sometimes when you are a local in a town like Ocean Grove you can take it for granted and not realise that from an outside point of view, we live in a dream location”, Tom said
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Starting on Sunday 13 September at Lonsdale Golf Club there is a week of golf for Members and visitors alike in the Club’s Annual Open Tournament. The course is in magnificent condition and is a delight to play whilst the bar and restaurant provide a fine hospitality offer. Contact with the Club, located at 69 Fellows Road Point Lonsdale, may be made by calling the office on 5258 1955, the pro shop on 5258 1523 or by email admin@lonsdalegc.com.au . More information is available on the Club website www.lonsdalegc.com.au
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Putting the community back in the association OCEAN Grove Community Association not only has a new name but is aiming to deliver a new enthusiasm to keep Ocean Grove moving forward and its locals informed. Having recently changed their name from the Ocean Grove & District Community Association, the OGCA want to remain a voice of Ocean Grove. “We’re evolving, we have a different image and name,” said chairman John Fendyk. “The community needs change and we want to be proactive, to shape the future rather than be reactive,” he said. The committee understands that although each township is similar in their needs regarding transport, growth and resources, the Bellarine Peninsular is growing faster than Geelong and Mr Fendyk points out that along with Drysdale, Ocean Grove has one of the biggest growths. Because of its growing size the OGCA is committed to focusing their attentions on Ocean Grove and hopes to spur new memberships and participation. They are also hoping that younger and newer citizens of Ocean Grove will also start to get involved, as they will be the future of the town.
“We want more people to be involved and we welcome new members with new ideas and people to be on the committee,” said committee member Howard Deane. Association on track One issue that the Community Association has brought up with the council is the need for linking walking and bike tracks in and around Ocean Grove and connecting to Point Lonsdale, Barwon Heads and the Bellarine Rail Trail. “We don’t have bike tracks and footpaths connecting people,” said Howard Deane The Bellarine Recreation & Leisure Needs Study outlines this need and as the proposed subdivision of northeast Ocean Grove is proceeding, the Association sees it as an ideal opportunity for the Council to undertake a study of the proposed trails so that such a trail could begin to be incorporated into those works. The objective is to achieve a draft master plan for a continuous
walking and cycling track to ensure all parts of a proposed route will fit together. “Our examination of the proposed route, together with our understanding of the issues relating to route selection for any trail of this type, indicates that a number of alternatives will need to be weighed up and a number of problems solved before a final route is chosen,” said Mr Fendyk. A decision also has to be made whether the trail will be aimed at local use or tourist use. An “iconic trail” would be almost entirely “off-road” and would pass through a range of interesting locations and environments. While it will be more difficult to achieve, Barwon Heads consultants have argued that it may be easier to obtain Federal or State Government funding for a trail that could be marketed as a tourist attraction rather than a trail that is seen as mainly for local use. A local trail, while still allowing a continuous journey around the town, would use road reserves and other urban spaces. Cross town traffic Another issue that the Association would like to look at is the lack of car parking, especially with the
new Target being built, solving the issue of the lack of space to build new car parks is difficult. “There are concerns that parking will be difficult, especially over summer. “We need more time limiting signs to stop people taking parks all day,” Mr Fendyk said. Other traffic concerns, such as the intersection of Tuckfield Street and Marlin Drive are also on the Associations radar and a proposal to install traffic lights with right and left-turning lanes has been developed by VicRoads, although they are still waiting on funding. The OGCA’s purpose is to provide a forum for debate and discussion of ideas and information and to advocate on behalf of Ocean Grove while co operating with other Ocean Grove groups and encouraging participation in the community. They hope to “make a positive difference to the future of Ocean Grove” but need the involvement of the Ocean Grove community to achieve this. • To become a member or to look up other issues within the Ocean Grove community see the OGCA webpage: www.ogca.com.au. Meeting tonight (Sept 9), see page 3.
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State View - Lisa Neville MP Lake Connewarre meeting As the Member for Bellarine, I recently convened a meeting to discuss ongoing issues about Lake Connewarre and the work that’s being done across the Lake Connewarre Complex. The meeting was attended by residents living around the Lake, and representatives from interested groups, including the Lake Connewarre Restoration Group, Corangamite Catchment Authority, the Department of Sustainability and Environment, and Parks Victoria. There was a valuable exchange of views and we agreed that solutions need to be found to manage the amenity and the health of the Lake, and to minimise changes to the Lake. I have asked for strategies to be developed as a matter of urgency by the agencies involved. Recommendations from the work that has already been done will be pulled together as the basis for a draft management plan, ensuring that the requirements of a Ramsar site are met. The draft management plan will then be presented for consideration at a meeting to be held in November, with a process established to enable the broader community to comment. In the meantime, the Lake Connewarre Working Group will continue to meet. It was agreed that it is vital that the biodiversity of the Lake is protected as well as meeting the needs and expectations of the community, to be able to enjoy what is a highly valued local asset. I look forward to this important work progressing and to the draft management plan being available for the community’s response. My thanks to all those involved in the meeting for their contribution to what are often highly technical environmental issues affecting the Lake.
shores east of Barwon Heads on Saturday, September 12, subject to ideal tide and weather conditions. The ship will be laid to rest approximately three kilometres from the shore creating a ‘must dive’ site for the Bellarine Peninsula. Local residents will have the opportunity to watch the scuttling along the foreshore between Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads and I personally look forward to witnessing this unique event. Geelong and Bellarine buses boosted Geelong and Bellarine residents will benefit from an additional 400 weekly bus services as part of the State Government’s $80 million package to boost local public transport links. From Monday 7 September, residents will benefit from more frequent services and longer operating hours. Stage 1 improvements include: an additional 39 weekend services to give residents greater choice of when to travel and the option of leaving the car at home; improved journey times; better frequency of bus services and seven new low-floor buses will be introduced and operate across all routes increasing access for all passengers. Stage 2 improvements will be introduced next year including a new central bus interchange in Moorabool Street and better bus connections for residents in areas including Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, St Leonards and Queenscliff. For more information about regional services and fares, visit www.viclink.com. au or call 136 196. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact my office if there are any issues I may be able to assist you with.
Ex-HMAS Canberra scuttling As the Member for Bellarine, I was pleased to announce the decommissioned Royal Australian Navy warship, the HMAS Canberra will be scuttled off the
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day in the life - phil proctor
Umpire lauds oval delays MY family was a bit nomadic as I was growing up, in no particular order we lived in Fitzroy (well before the urban greenies took over), Ballarat, Ararat, Parkville (see Fitzroy), Brighton and Cranbourne. I spent Pre and Primary school in Collingwood and Ballarat, Secondary School was in East Ballarat, Parkville, Highett and Cranbourne, however I did manage to spend two years at the one school, although not consecutively - Cranbourne Secondary College in Years 8 & 11! I moved to the Geelong region in December 1989 for work after living in Cranbourne for a number of years. When I was living in Geelong and working in Lara I was not initially aware of Ocean Grove, so when colleagues spoke about Ocean Grove I thought “why would anyone live so far away down there?”. Since then I went to Ocean Grove a few times to play golf with mates, have a beer or two and go to the beach but not much else. Commuting from Ocean Grove to Lara did not seem to make a lot of sense at the time. How wrong I was. I moved to Ocean Grove in 1996 and absolutely love living here. I actually find it hard going into Geelong now, I look for reasons not to go. When Target and the accompanying speciality stores open it is unlikely I will need to go into Geelong for much at all, which is not a bad thing. I am looking forward to Target and the speciality stores opening so more work and money can stay within the Ocean Grove community. Where possible I try to shop locally. Employment remaining local can only benefit everyone and add to the community spirit. I think traffic management will be a huge challenge for town planners, particularly around the business/trading centre. I am disappointed at the painfully slow progress that is the Shell Rd development. There has been too much talk, too little action for too long. The pool is a great asset and much needed but if only a decision would be made on the rest of the reserve. The “change” rooms on the eastern side of Ray Menzies Memorial Oval are embarrassing. politician after politician and councillor after councillor from all sides of politics have lined up to say how they will “finally” see through the plans that have been in place for 30 years. It is about time someone followed that rhetoric with action. I am a believer that sport and recreation of any type or activity benefits the entire community, but we need to support all local sporting organisations and clubs with appropriate facilities. More youth oriented facilities and infrastructure for them is an investment that should be a high priority. If I could open a business, I would love to own a Seafood Restaurant or a themed bar/cafe, whether it be sport, movies or nautical. It would need to complement what we already have, not directly compete with another trader. I hope that any new business that opens can make a success of it and I’ll support it where I can. I work at Roche Accounting, which is in Madeley St having relocated from The Terrace after nine years of being there. Our current location became available May last year. Having ground level access for clients with parking out the front was too irresistible to ignore. We also expanded our services to include all types of financial advice and associated services for clients to complement what we already offer. We want to be able to offer more than the “standard tax return” and we have financial advisors on site. I have been with Roche Accounting for ten years;
my wife Jeanette owns the business. Apart from tax returns and associated financial reporting, I also run the bookkeeping side of the business, Bellarine Bookkeeping Services. I am involved in the local cricket scene via sponsorship of Ocean Grove and Collendina Cricket Clubs and assisting the BPCA umpires with Accreditation through Cricket Australia and in an advisory role. My involvement in the business grew as the business grew; I began helping Jeanette out with day-to-day tasks when she had a home office. It increased so much that we had to move her to an office. We moved to an office in The Terrace and I studied and successfully completed my Advanced Diploma of Business (Accounting) and then received my Tax Agent Registration. The business has grown over the years and we have built up a very good clientele. This time of year is by far our busiest time with clients wanting their tax return prepared. My passion outside of work is cricket. I played until my body said enough is enough, so I then took up umpiring locally as I wanted to stay involved in cricket in some way. Scoring did not appeal to me neither did coaching. I was lucky enough to coach Bannockburn for three seasons in the mid 90s where we defeated our archrival Lethbridge for the A Grade Premiership before I moved to Ocean Grove. At Ocean Grove, I played for a number of seasons and was President for three of them, the highlights being our 50th season (2002/03) and the A Grade Premiership in the same season. I do not think the players would take offence at me saying they were not the most talented side in the competition but they were the best team. After a season umpiring in the BPCA I decided to try my luck umpiring Premier Cricket (formerly known as District Cricket), I have been on the Premier panel for 6 seasons, the last three umpiring first XI. I was also fortunate enough to be promoted to the Victorian State Umpires Panel. There are seven of us on the panel, four on the Cricket Australia Panel and three on the state panel. Cricket Victoria sent me to Christchurch in New Zealand on an umpiring exchange for two weeks in January 2007 and to Perth for two weeks recently in January, umpiring the Australian under 17’s National Championships. Both were wonderful experiences. I thoroughly enjoy umpiring and I get to watch some fantastic cricket at close range. I never thought I would ever say it but I enjoy umpiring more than I ever did playing. Umpiring has given me so many opportunities to travel and meet a whole range of fantastic people. Cricket season is convenient in the sense that it is not during our busiest time of the year work wise, saying that I would gladly umpire all year round. My cricketing utopia would be umpiring during our season and then travelling to England and umpiring there during their season. My other sporting passion is following the Richmond Football Club and although it’s brought its fair share of frustrations over the years I do enjoy going to the footy. When travelling in Europe in 2005 I fell in love with London, so if I was not living here, London would be my dream city. The appeal of London is in part intangible, but the hustle and bustle of London and its incredible history plays a part. I could easily see myself living there. Port Douglas is also another favourite destination, which I want to visit again soon.
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OCEAN Grove’s Tamaryn Stevens, left of picture, has returned from the World Transplant Games on the Gold Coast - with a gold medal in the 20km cycling. “It was absolutely fantastic,” said Tam. As well as winnning the 20km cycling road race Tam also came second in a swimming event! Australia came first in the gold medal tally - earning 84 - just ahead of the United Kingdom and the USA.
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THE Little Pied Cormorant is commonly found around the coasts of Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand, Malaysia and Indonesia. The Cormorant has black feathers on the back, and white feathers below (but they don’t barrack for Collingwood). They also have a yellow bill. In New Zealand the Little Pied Cormorant is known as the Little Shag, so I imagine most want to immigrate to Australia to avoid being called a Little Shag! The Little Pied Cormorant is 56-58 cms in length with a 3cm bill. Young birds have brown feathers. The birds find their food on the sea floor, so they dive in shallow water to feed. They spend about 15-20 seconds under the water. They eat fish and crustaceans. The cormorants breed in spring or early summer. They construct a nest made of branches and sticks in trees located around water habitats. They lay four to five eggs at a time. They are fantastic birds to watch while they are diving, they are so sleek and skilled! By Jennifer Carr
Linda Jordan took this amazing photo showing how close the whales were venturing in last month.
EVERYONE knows that giant and fascinating creatures lurk in the deeper waters off the Ocean Grove coast. But most don’t often expect to come face to face with such awesome sealife. Scores of locals have been surprised by the amount of inshore marine activity they have witnessed during this current winter. Starting with Archie the dolphin’s residence in the river and the continued sightings of whales frolicking from 13th Beach to Point Lonsdale. The sightings are endless. And there’s been no let up in sight. Just last week at least one group of surfers was surrounded by playful dolphins at RAAFs beach. They were also joined by onlookers attracted by the spectacle. Among them is Chooka Piec who has been surfing in the town most of his life. “I’ve been surfing since I was about eight and I’ve never had dolphins come up to me that close. They were swimming under our boards. I’ve had seals come close but not dolphins. Ocean View Health Club owner Mark Rapa has had two encounters with the
beasts of the deep over the last fortnight, one with a whale at Main Beach and another with a shark up the coast at Point Impossible. At Main Beach Mark and a handful of other local surfers were surprised by a whale swimming in close to shore. “Suddenly the water parted and Rob said what the **** is that? Then this spurt of water went up. That was pretty amazing.” And then last month he and another surfer came across a shark while surfing the outer reef at Point Impossible. Mark said the other surfer spotted the fin about 40m away. He said the fin was cruising along on the surface before submerging. “We carried on surfing because it was a fair way from us. I was surprised because I wasn’t really bothered,” he said, although he confessed to be a little nervous everytime he’d caught a wave and had to paddle back through deeper water. Mark, who has lived and surfed the area for more than ten years, said: “I’ve never seen so much marine life (as I have this year).”
We conserve, present and enhance the natural & developed coastal environs for the enjoyment and use of all
BARWON COAST Barwon Coast, your local coastal foreshore managers, has the responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land from Collendina to Blue Rock including our beautiful beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13th Beach. We are also the manager of the Port of Barwon Heads and operate the Barwon Heads Caravan Park & the Riverview Family Caravan Park, Ocean Grove. Our Committee members are all local residents from Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads and are appointed by the State Government following the public advertising for expressions of interest. Coastal Dune Restoration Barwon Coast’s sand dune restoration program, in partnership with the Marine Discovery Centre, commenced during August with works taking place in the dunes along 13th Beach. The month of September will see Barwon Coast partner with Bellarine Catchment Network involving Bellarine Secondary College year 7 students to restore the dunes along Ocean Grove. All year 7 students this week will take part in hands on activities to protect our coastline, learn about the importance of coastal Moonah woodlands and the habitat values these plants provide for the local fauna.
Coastal Moonah Woodlands Training As part of our commitment to our Caring For Our Country funded project on Coastal Moonah Woodland Communities, Barwon Coast conducted a field-training workshop for project partners to develop skills on plant identification and data methodology. Participant numbers exceeded our expectation, which shows strong community interest. Those who attended the training will implement their skills during this month when all groups will start to collect data on this threatened plant community.
Bridal Creeper Control Program Bridal Creeper (Asparagus asparagoides) is a weed identified as being a major threat to our natural areas and as such is recognised to be a Weed of National Significance. Bridal Creeper a plant originally from South Africa, a garden escapee, which is now recognised extensively throughout natural areas near and along the coast around the Bellarine Peninsula from Point Richards to Point Lonsdale to Breamlea and beyond. An approved biological control agent, the rust fungus, Puccinia myrsiphyllii, specific to Bridal Creeper, has been used again this year to infect the underside of the plant’s leaf weakening the plant from being able to properly grow and reproduce. The rust fungus was spread using non-toxic spore-water that was aerial sprayed from a helicopter over sections of foreshore reserves at Collendina and Ocean Grove Spit to assist in protection of our native vegetation.
Access Works 8W Alderbaren Road Works to upgrade this access to the beach are being undertaken by our staff over the next few weeks before the school holidays. While the works are in progress the access track will be closed to use for safety. Please use access tracks 7W or 9W Emperor Drive. I encourage you to contact me to discuss any issues related to the promenade etc and coastal management generally by phoning me on 5254 1371
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Hard labour of love Scott Andrew is a master of ancient tools and has the stamina to create stunning creations
Elvis spotted in Grove! Last Saturday night saw Elvis and The Big O enter ‘the Bowler’. The Big O (aka Martin) was the first to take centre stage. WOW, the look, the magical voice, you could have sworn he was the original! Then came Elvis (aka Trevor). This gyrating, pelvic thrusting hound dog had everyone on their feet. There was no room to move on the dance floor as the hits rolled on throughout the night. A raunchy duet by the legends sent the crowd into a spin. Local business people and old time locals alike took to the floor, jiving and singing along. Birthday girl, Lil Stevenson, had a ball and was ecstatic with her personal birthday wishes from ‘The King’. A great night was had by all. By Jeanette Roche
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FEW things are certain in these shifting times. But one thing at least is set in stone:.Scott Andrew’s livelihood, based in Ocean Grove. Scott has ‘artisan’ tattooed on his soul. He began making money using his eye for symmetry and balance in a fusion of light, lead and colour, creating lead light panels in the 80’s in Melbourne. But life’s twists and turns led Scott deeper into his earthy creativity and he took to the raw earth and bedrock to create his living in Daylesford as a stoneworker. Not only did Scott have to learn a new art, but he had to master ancient tools; develop the stamina to use them and an eye for the qualities and grain of the very earth we walk on. It has been said that one never masters the art of stonemasonry, but simply reaches the point of no return on a life-long journey of learning about the features, form and foibles of what must be the most basic and enduring of raw materials. Now, having reached that point, Scott has moved to where his heart was: family ties, the ocean, the coast, Ocean Grove. The residents of the Bellarine and
the Surfcoast now have access to his creations which embody all of the hard work which Scott has poured into his craft. Most recently, Scott has devised an ingenious method of producing outstanding wood fired ovens which has kept him busy for months. If you have ever visited the Mediterranean, the region so famous for fine food, family and outdoor eating, such ovens are commonly used as a way of producing delicious food for large groups. As a further innovation Scott has created a mobile wood fired oven on it’s own towable trailer which is available to hire. It has proven to be a novel solution to catering for large functions. Always keen to give back to the local community, Scott recently devoted time and materials over a 3 month period to work with VCAT students at a local high school in building an outdoor oven for the students to enjoy. Scott is in Ocean Grove to stay and he is leaving an indelible mark on the landscape and in the back yards of those who recognize excellence and innovation. By Clive Whitworth
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Wednesday September 9 7.30pm: Ocean Grove Community Association meeting, the Grove Centre, Presidents Avenue. 7.30pm: Bellarine Landcare Group meeting at Marcus Hill Hall, Banks Road.
what’s ON
Saturday September 12 9.20am: Ocean Grove U18s Grand Final at Torquay. 11.30am: Ocean Grove Reserves Grand Final at Torquay. 7.30–11.30: Club Grove – Live music with Class Action 8pm: Piping Hot Chicken Shop - Live music with Lucie Thorne Monday September 14 10am: Club Grove – Morning Melodies. Roy Orbison Only The Lonely. $10 per person,
Wednesday September 16 6.30pm: Ocean Grove Business Association Annual General Meeting dinner. Details emma.smith@whk.com.au Saturday September 19 7.30–11.30: Club Grove – Live music with Element Sunday September 25 Piping Hot Chicken Shop – Live music with The Joelines. $15 Saturday September 26 7.30–11.30: Club Grove – Live music with Matt Orchard Mondays 6.30pm: Bar Deli – Open Mic night, combined with Curry night.
7pm-8.30 pm: Line Dancing at the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Elaine 0413 690 597
Fridays 6.30pm: Barwon Heads Hotel – 888 Pub Poker. Registration from 6.30 pm
Tuesdays 7.45–10pm: Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance - meet at the Marcus Hill Hall Cnr of Banks Rd & Bellarine Highway. Contact D Pearce 52552858.
Saturdays 11am: Beach Babe Beads - Jewellery making 4–9pm: Ocean Grove Hotel – Open mic
Wednesdays 1pm–3pm: Line Dancing at the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Elaine 0413 690 597
Sundays 1pm–3pm: Barwon Heads Hotel – Free kids entertainment in the bistro 2–5pm: Bar Deli – Live music with Jon Willard
Thursdays 11am: Beach Babe Beads - Jewellery making 9–12pm: Barwon Heads Hotel – karaoke in the bak bar
Lucie Thorne is performing at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop this Saturday. Picture by: Eryca Green
Clubs meet Mondays
Wednesdays
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.
Jujitsu, 6.30pm: Juniors; 7.30pm Adults, Surfside Centre, Steve Cosgrave 0405 022084
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. 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.
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.
First Tuesday of every month
Fridays
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.
Fourth Friday of every month
First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm Moorfield Park, Grubb Road.
Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove branch of the Liberal Party. St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Contact Ben on 0420 374 032.
Uniting Church Outreach Coffee Morning, 10.30am, Hibiscus Cafe. Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, the Surfside Centre. Meet new friends, visitors welcome. Call 5256 2037
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schools
Ocean Grove pupils says ‘yes we can’
Ocean Grove pupils show they can make a difference.
teams and engineer Sam Cooper worked with the Ocean Grove students to plan the building of their structure using a free
computer program called Google SketchUp. Thirty five thousand cans of food were used in the project and were
donated by their sponsor Heinz as well as the Ocean Grove Primary community who donated specific coloured cans that the class were looking for. After the competition the cans were sent to the Salvation Army and donated to the people affected by the Black Saturday bushfires. Ocean Grove Primary is the first regional school to be involved and although they didn’t win an award they should be very proud of their efforts. “For many students, this was the first time that they had built with
cans, visited a university, worked with a skilled mentor, supported charitable work and designed with Sketchup. It was plain to me that in four short weeks, we developed a really powerful learning community where ideas and resources were shared and everyone was able to lead and learn together,” Principle Jenny Lander said. The Canstruction mission statement says, “Making a difference. Changing the world. One Can”.
New look for berry fair
Prize-winning Strawberry Fair designers with Margaret McGlynn, who used to run a berry farm and the Berry Barn restaurant in Wallington when the fair first started.
WALLINGTON Strawberry Fair is in its 26th year and is the longest running annual event of its type on the Bellarine. The Fair is presented each year by the school community and planning and preparation is under way once again for this major fundraiser and iconic event. This year school students came together for a strawberry fair poster competition. The awards were made on September 4 and the new design will now go to graphic artists to be
formatted for printing. The three judges were children’s book illustrator Lisa Hunter, performing arts teacher Jude McCudden, and Karen McGlynn from Artworx. They said they were amazed at the thought and design that had gone into all the art pieces. “It was a very tough decision making process that took 6 hours,” they said. The work will be displayed in shops over the holidays. The Strawberry Fair is also now a Waste Wise event. The Fair now also has a new policy of staying
local and using only local produce and stall holders. If you are interested in having a stall at next years event please register your details on the school website www.wallingtonps.vic.edu.au or email strawberryfair@live.com. au and they will send out forms. The criteria is that all goods must be local and handmade and all stallholders must use recyclable packaging materials. The fair will be held on Sunday February 28, 2010, from 10am to 4pm at the school grounds in Wallington Road.
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Bellarine students score top marks internationally THREE students from Bellarine Secondary School have made the top one per cent of Victorians in an international educational assessment. The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) form the largest independent assessment program for schools in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, South Africa,
Hong Kong, China and the Pacific region and has been running for over 20 years with over 1.7 million entries. Educational Assessment Australia (EAA) is owned and operated by the University of New South Wales and ICAS are the only assessments covering six core-learning areas, Mathematics, Science, English, Writing, Spelling and Computer
Skills. Chris Williamson and Aidan Keranen from year 8 and John Black from year 7 all were placed in the 99 percentile range for Science in Victoria, answering 44 out of the 45 questions. The students, pictured above, are part of the Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEAL), which is a curriculum that compacts a normal year 7-10
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Katie Fendyk, winner of the first Rohm and Haas Primary Educational Scholarship.
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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 Don’t forget OGNC AGM to be held on the 12th October 2009 at 7pm at Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre – 91 The Parade Ocean Grove. The AGM provides us with the opportunity to celebrate our achievements over the past 12 months. With this in mind after the business of the AGM – we will be holding a Wine Tasting night. All community members welcome, please contact the centre with your RSVP for catering purposes.
Committee of Managment OGNC is seeking vibrant community members to join their committee of management. This group meets the 2nd Monday of the Month from 7pm to 9.30pm to discuss the business of OGNC in line with our strategic plan. If you feel that this would be something of interest to you, would like to learn more about your local neighbourhood centre, gain skills in governance, or just participate please contact Nicki for further information.
Office Administration Course Thinking of returning to work? Just starting out in the workforce? Would you like to work in an office environment? Then this course is for you! This course will include basic computer training in MYOB and Excel, photocopying, laminating, filing, phone/fax procedures, customer service, and how to prepare for a job interview. On completion of this course you will receive 4 accredited statements of attainment The Office Administration Course will be 2 days a week for 9 weeks, Tuesdays at 6pm starting on October 6th and Fridays at 9am from October 9th. Ring the centre to secure a place. Information night will be held on Monday 7th September at 7.30pm at OGNC
Youth Art Show
Drop-in Itinery
Entry forms available at the centre or you school, don’t be too late putting them in!! A must for budding artists to showcase their talent to the community. Prizes to be won, sales to be made, put paint to canvas and enter.
11th September Skirmish Camp meeting 18th September Footy finals night 9th October Time Zone 15th -18th October Skirmish Camp 23rd October Art Workshop 30th October Art Show Opening 6th November Dance Party 13th November Excursion- DFO and Sleepover at OGNC 20th November Make up and nail art 27th November Excursion Hogs Breath café 4th December Circus Skills 11th December Excursion Break up – BBQ at Eastern Beach
Drop-In
Available to young people residing on the Bellarine Peninsula aged between 12 and 17 years every Friday night from 6pm to 9pm. Fully supervised by qualified youth workers. Just grab a friend and pop in for a night of activity.
Grade 6 Students Are you in grade 6 and would like to start to attend the program to see what’s on offer for you next year. Grade Sixes are able to attend from the 23rd October. Contact the centre for further information.
Class Vacancies Monday 11am Gentle Exercise for over 55’s Tuesday 10am Beginners m Fitness
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11.15am 3 year old playgroup 7pm Chess group Wednesday 7pm Anaphylaxis and Epi-Pen Training 7pm Emergence Asthma Management Thursday 10am Mood Support Group 1pm Computer DropIn 1pm Stress Management Techniques Friday 1pm Mosaics for Beginners 10am Responsible service of Alcohol 6pm Youth Drop-In Saturday 9am Basic Food Safety Certificate
School Holiday Programme Bookings are now open for the September school holidays. Child Care rebates apply. Contact the centre for a full program of activities, excursions and art/crafts. OGNC has been accredited as a high quality centre under the Federal Government Scheme.
Profile of a Class at OGNC At Fishpond Drum School we believe in using the hand drum as a communication tool, a voice for self
expression, a meditative instrument and drumming as an activity for strengthening the community spirit and an enjoyable activity for everyone. Classes run from Barwon Heads and Grovedale with Ocean Grove over the up coming months. If you are interested in learning how to hand drum and would like to join a class contact OGNC and register your interest.
Mental Health Week Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre has planned a mental health day during mental health week under the banner of “stress less”. This day is for suffers of a mental health illness and carers. The morning session will consist of workshops in yoga, meditation, art and Massage followed by lunch and a guest speaker. The day is free of charge, contact the centre to register your interest for catering purposes.
Further information is available at OGNC 91 The Parade Ocean Grove
Cnr Grubb and Shell roads Tel: 5255 1959
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business
Tony’s fine tuning for everybody Your business is unique, so is our advice. TONY McCaffrey has worked as a remedial massage therapist for over 16 years in clinics and sports centres in Melbourne. These include physiotherapy, chiropractic and medical centres with sessions at Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre and at Essendon Football Club. He is now working in Ocean Grove. “Massage is a therapy that has been used for centuries to treat injuries and promote health,” said Tony (pictured above), “It can provide relief for people experiencing muscle pain, headache and stress.” In his massage practice he treats a wide range of soft tissue injuries that can occur at work, playing sport or doing the gardening.
“Increasingly we are seeing more people who have had surgery such as knee replacements and want to regain joint movement. Massage can get really good results” explained Tony. While he has massaged many high profile sports people, names are not the important part of his practice. He said the person who walks in the door has the high priority regardless of what their name is. Getting results for that person is what matters whether that is reducing pain, improving movement or preparing for a marathon. Since moving to Ocean Grove last year Tony has set up and operates Bellarine
Remedial and Sports Massage. “We moved here to be near family” said Tony. “Our children are going to schools in the region. We all love the area.” Working locally was his first preference and operating a massage practice allowed this to happen. “When we built our house we provided an area specifically for massage. I cater for people from all over the Bellarine Peninsular but most of our business is from Ocean Grove.” The business is growing and more people are getting good results. In his spare time Tony enjoys running and most sports but with three active children most time is spent with the family.
Good business is not just about numbers, it’s also about building relationships. That’s why I’ll take the time to get to know you – and the unique needs of your business. Drawing on my experience and ANZ’s extensive range of products and services, I’ll work with you to develop a solution that meets your business’ finance needs. To find out how I can help you, call me today. Leanne Hudson Business Banking Manager Bellarine Peninsula Phone: 03 5225 9791
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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 5297 8162
Acting Classes
Screen Actors
0417 077 200
Anetennas Lonsdale Antennas
0410 580 255
5255 3378
Art Galleries Audio Equipment and Repairs Bellarine Audio
5256 3732
Automotive
Baby and Child Little Darlings Sandi’s Spot
5255 4095 5255 2943
Banks ANZ Bendigo Bank Westpac
5255 5760 5255 4866 5256 2836
Beauty Salons 5255 5844
Bins and Waste Removal 0418 385 667
Bowling Clubs 5255 1540
Bricklayers Bridal Wear Designer 5255 2034
Building Designers 5255 3355
Carpentry/Maintenance B Moore Carpentry & Bld Maint 0411 061 556
Carpet Cleaning 0414 408528
Graham Coates Carpet Cleaning Service 0408 526997
Catering
5256 1633
Electricians Brendon Brice Electrical 0416 165855 Craig Stevens Electrical Contr’s 0412 518 400
5255 1832 5256 3094
5256 2050
Computer Sales and Repairs 0411 416 384 0403 557 311
5255 5922
Fencing 0413 925367 0413 580990 131 546 0407 694422 0403 845 667 0409 222112
Financial Services Bellarine Bookkeeping Services 0418 363129 Coastal Business Services 0418 188847 Lighthouse Business Services 0407 835256 Roche Accounting 5256 2764 WHK Accountants 5255 5077
Beachside Blooms Flowers on the Terrace Moss Industry
5255 3030 5256 1645 5254 2277
Funeral Directors 5255 5500 Tuckers Funeral & Bereavement Service 5221 4778
Furniture 5255 2288
Garden Maintenance Blooming Branches Earth Deco
0411 181027 0458 564 276 IG Mowing & Handyman Service 0417 030091 Ruby’s Mowing Ocean Grove 0419 583154
Hairdressers Coastal Cuts Salon Sojourn
5255 3360 5255 3779
Health and Fitness
0414 525392
5255 4222 0419 105171 5255 3475 0405022084 5255 2572
Drysdale Chiropractice Clinic OG Remedial Massage Centre
5253 2522 5255 3358 Rachel Lafranchi Holistic Counselling0412 439 121 RP Massage Therapies 0414 893719
Hire Ocean Grove Hire
5255 1344
0414 744 25
5256 3990
Complete Joinery Services
5255 4548
Earth Deco Outdoor Vision Landscaping
0458 564 276 0418 329 765
Lawyers Vines Lawyers
5255 4411
Glenn Davis Locksmith
0409 849 419
5256 2164
Menswear Maleline Mensland
5255 2264
0417 524143 5255 3556 5255 1309
Nurseries McOuats Nursery
Pet Supplies 5256 1562
Pharmacies 5255 1331
Photographers Barefoot Media
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Plantation Shutters 0400 595 738
Plasterers 5255 1236 0410 659469
Plumbing 0408 037686 0402 769973 0430 443700 0431 314142 0430 112 102
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Shoe Shops 5255 1257
Signage Filia Signs
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Sports Retail 5255 1144
Surf Shops 5255 5525
Surf/Sk8/Snow 5255 2666
Surfboard Repairs Cruise Control
0409 542060
Takeaway Ocean Grove Sushi & Noodle Bar Subway Tradies Takeaway Trident Fish Bar Woodies Pizza
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Tanzon
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Tattooists
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Voice guide to shopping for super savings - the battle of the supermarkets…. Round 1
Grove Shopping Survey
IN financially tough times, The Ocean Grove Voice has tried to take the guesswork out for shoppers on how to stretch their dollar further. We visited both local and Geelong supermarkets to compare the prices of five items that most households would have in their pantry and fridge. Ocean Grove has evolved over the last 20 years from a town with a single Tuckerbag to one with two major shopping precincts offering Coles, Safeway and the possibility of a future Aldi. With an IGA just over the bridge in Barwon Heads it’s hard to decide where to spend our hard earned money on day-to-day groceries. Aiming to represent a typical consumer we compared prices on five commonly bought supermarket items, two-litre whole milk, sliced white bread, 12 pack of cage eggs, 12 pack of Purex regular toilet paper and 500g of Flora margarine. As most people are trying to save money these days, we have used home brands for the most common items: milk, bread and eggs. For a price comparison of the same product between stores, we used familiar brand names of margarine and toilet paper. Obviously as Aldi doesn’t stock brands found in the major supermarkets we went with the most comparable product available. Our comparison saw a definite advantage of shopping at Aldi over other major retailers with $5 back in your pocket after every sale than if you went to the next cheapest, Coles. For larger families having to buy staples twice a week, just by shopping for these
Safeway
Coles
Aldi
IGA
Safeway
Coles
Newcomb
Leopold
Newcomb
Barwon Heads
Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove
White Bread
$2.28
$1.09
$1.09
$2.29 (IGA)
$2.28
$1.09
12 Cage Eggs 700g
$2.69
$2.69
$2.69 (Lodge)
(Black and Gold)
$2.94
$3.99
$2.69
$2.47
$2.47
$2.17
(Farmdale)
$3.07
$2.47
$2.47
(Woolworths)
$2.28 $7.12
$6.49
(Woolworths) (Dandy 12 Pack)
(Soft 12 Pack)
$6.36
$7.12 (Woolworths)
$2.28
$6.49
$3.49
$3.49
(Sunnydale 500g)
$1.29
$3.70
$3.49
$3.49
$18.05
$16.23
$11.23
$18.36
$19.33
$16.23
2L Whole Milk Purex 12 Pack White Toilet Paper
Flora Canola Margarine 500g
Total
$2.28 $3.99
(Sungold)
Prices are correct as of 02/09/09 five items at Aldi could save shoppers over $500 a year. However, unless Ocean Grove acquires their own Aldi in the future, the $5 will most likely end up in your petrol tank traveling to Newcomb or Belmont. Aldi is also the only supermarket to provide a national price guarantee that all their stores throughout Australia stock products at identical prices saving customers the worry that the store in the next town may
have cheaper prices. For local shoppers, Coles on The Terrace has come out on top with three out of five products more expensive to buy from Safeway on Shell Road. While Coles has kept prices consistent between Ocean Grove and Leopold, Safeway Newcomb is cheaper then their local counterpart giving those who commute into Geelong daily the chance to save if they buy their shopping on their way.
Priced between Coles and Safeway, IGA has challenged the myth that independent supermarkets especially in holiday towns are more costly then the bigger, national chains. With the busy lives we all lead these days it’s easy to see why online shopping and home delivery are becoming a more attractive alternative to pushing a trolley up and down aisles. For people in Ocean Grove though, Safeway is the only
online service to deliver. If you do choose to online shop not only do you get stung with a delivery fee of up to $13 but the overall cost of the groceries themselves for both Coles and Safeway online is about $1 more expensive then if you made the trip to the supermarket yourself. Many people favour certain supermarkets for reasons of price, brand or availability but sometimes it is hard to compare between them regularly, particularly in a
small town like Ocean Grove. We will be regularly checking in on Ocean Grove’s supermarkets so if you have some money saving shopping ideas or you think you’re Ocean Grove’s number one bargain hunter email us at news@oceangrovevoice.com The Ocean Grove Voice is now on Facebook! Become a fan of our site and join the discussion page to talk to others about their shopping experiences or best ways to grab a bargain.
Vox Pop - Where do you do your grocery shopping - and why?
Jamie Barnes, 23, Student, Barwon Heads, said: “IGA Barwon Heads because I’m too lazy to drive to Ocean Grove, but I do think meat is cheaper at IGA then at Coles or Safeway.”
Jodie Lumsden, Wallington, said: “I prefer Safeway Ocean Grove to Coles as it’s habit to go there and I know where everything is.”
Anne Gilligan, Retired, Point Lonsdale, said: “Safeways Ocean Grove because it’s closer. I do like some things at Coles though so I do come across to go to them.”
Laura Walker, Pharmacy Assistant, 22, Ocean Grove, said: “I prefer to shop at Coles Ocean Grove because Safeway doesn’t have the good brands but Coles does have a nicer atmosphere.”
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surfside waves Great season ends with extra time and penalties
Division 1s suffer the cruelest exit
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surfside waves
Pictures: action from Waves’ women’s side which fell to a single goal against Breakwater in the semi finals.
Six Waves sides make grand finals SURFSIDE Waves have cemented themselves as the premier coastal soccer club with several victories securing the club has a strong showing at the Geelong Regional Football Competition Grand Finals this weekend at Howard Glover Reserve. Surfside secured six teams in Grand Finals - Under 13 Division One and Two sides, Under 16 Girls, Under 15, Under 17 and Senior Men Division 3. Surfside Under 13 Division One were too good for coastal rivals Surf Coast winning 3-1 and will face arch-rivals Bell Park in the Grand Final. Both sides have had a fierce rivalry on and off the pitch this year and this match is expected to be a very tight encounter. Surfside President and U13 Division One coach Mark Rappa is confident his side can dominate on the day and bring home a Premiership trophy. Surfside’s Under 13 Division Two side - 2008 Premiers - have also made the Grand Final following a 1-nil victory against Kardinia College. It will be a tough match for the Waves who will battle against Lara. “Without doubt Lara have proven they are the team to beat this year, but our boys and girls are brimming with confidence,” said Waves Coach Adam Olive. “We certainly won’t be there just to make up the numbers and I can ensure you the kids are hungry for a second Premiership, but win or lose I am certainly proud of them all.” Surfside’s Under 16 Girls definitely had the match of the round against Lara Red booking themselves a Grand Final berth following a 7-5 win in the penalty shootout. The girls have had a strong season and they are confident of going one better this weekend when they take on Barwon Blue in the Grand Final. Barwon Blue -who finished fourth in the competition - defeated Surf Coast 2-1 in a shock upset against the competition favourites. The Girls are brimming with confidence and certainly have the skills and capability to add a Premiership trophy to their cabinet.
Waves Under 15 Division One side took Surf Coast into extra time before sealing the match 3-1 to book themselves a Grand Final spot against Barwon. The Waves will go into the match quietly confident they too will be able to add a Premiership trophy to their mantle. In the under 17s, it was a case of which side would make the Grand Final as Surfside Blue and Red faced off against each other. Surfside Blue defeated Surfside Red to book a place in the Grand Final against Geelong Rangers. While the Rangers may have finished the season ahead on points, Surfside Blue will definitely go into the Grand Final confident of a victory. Waves Senior Men Division Three booked themselves a Grand Final position after an enthralling 3-2 battle against Barwon Blue in extra time. However the match was marred by a number of inconsistent refereeing decisions, in particular various handballs which were not called by the referee. The Waves Division Three Men side have come together nicely at the pointy end of the season under coaches Mal Jobson and Geoff Briggs. Waves will take on across the river rivals Barwon Heads Blue. Both sides have had close battles throughout the season despite Barwon Heads finishing well ahead on points. Come Sunday the Waves will be confident of stealing a victory and bragging rights for season 2009 against their rivals. In other Semi Final matches Surfside’s Senior Men Division One went down in a cliffhanger against Breakwater 5-4 in the penalty shootout after scores were tied 1-1 at the end of full-time and extra time. Waves Under 14 Girls lost to Kardinia College 3-2 and Surfside’s Senior Woman lost 1-0 against Breakwater. Both games were cliffgangers. Waves under 12 Division Two put in a gallant effort against Kardinia College going down 3-1, but will be a force to be reckoned with in 2010.
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grove junior tennis
Section 19 boys runners up: Harrison James, Rhiley James, Andrew Douglass and Riley Herron.
Ashleigh Cooke, section 3 girls, highest aggregate girl
Section 13 girls runners up: Eloise Puiatti, Bridget England, Erin Dickinson, Tanya Ferguson (AND Chloe Porteous not in photo).
Section 9 Boys Premiers: Harrison Gist, Sam Stephens, Ryder Woods, Callum Herron (and Adam Lazarus not in photo).
Andrew Douglass section 19 Boys, highest aggregate boy.
Ryder Woods, Bellarine School of Tennis Sportsmanship Award.
Ocean Grove Junior tennis honours OCEAN Grove Junior Tennis Club have had a wonderful winter season. With ten teams playing this winter we ended the season with 7 teams in the top 4 to play off in finals. Sections 2 boys (Jarryd Proctor, Josh Hudson, Luke Bryant, Phillip Nash) & 4 boys (Luke Puiatti, James Dubberley, Tom Wesols, Jordan Clancy) had a great season going as far as the Preliminary finals. Grove had five teams which make it into the Grand Final: Section 3 Girls - Ashleigh Cooke, Sally Hughes, Megan Vicary, Bianca Myers, Georgia Wyett, Erin Lazarus Section 9 Boys - Harrison Gist, Callum Herron, Adam Lazarus, Ryder Woods, Sam Stephens Section 10 Girls - Lucy Hughes, Chantelle Boekel, Nicole Nash, Bec McKenzie, Madison Ketchen Section 13 Girls - Eloise Puiatti, Tanya Ferguson, Chloe Porteous, Erin Dickinson, Bridget England Section 19 Boys - Riley Herron, Andrew Douglass, Harrison James, Rhiley James To have five out of ten teams from the club get into the grand final is an exceptional achievement! All players should be very proud of themselves. Congratulations to the Section
9 Boys team to actually win the Premiership against Surfside. The game was very close and had everyone on the edge of their seats throughout the game. Adam Lazarus played as No. 1 player winning his singles convincingly 6 games to 1. Sam Stephens played a gallant game at no. 2 but went down 2 games to 6. Ryder Woods played a very strong game at no 3 to win his singles 6 games to 4. Harrison Gist at no.4 played a consistent and close fought game but went down 4 games to 6. By the end of the four singles games it was still very much anyones match. Ocean Grove were 18 games to Surfside 17 games. Adam & Sam proved to be a strong partnership to win their doubles 6 games to 4. Still anyones match. Ryder & Callum Herron played a marathon game to win their doubles in a tie breaker 6 games to 5. Final score Ocean Grove 4 sets 30 games to Surfside 2 sets 26 games. All games were played in great spirit with their team mates and families excitedly cheering them on. Well done boys! Still congratulations must go to our Runners Up teams. Section 3 girls played Waurn Ponds who ended on top of the ladder.
Whenever these teams meet it is always close and during the season they have taken it in turns at coming out victorious. This time it was Waurn Ponds who were on fire to win 5 sets 34 games to Ocean Grove 1 set 18 games. Section 10 girls also played the team who ended very convincingly on top of the ladder, Bellbrae. Bellbrae were unbeatable all season and proved far too strong again. Our girls put up a great fight but went down 0 set 16 games to 6 sets 31 games. Section 13 girls played consistently all season to end 2nd on the ladder. All girls put up a great fight in the grand final with Chloe Porteous fighting back to just miss out on a tie breaker in her singles game and Eloise & Tanya partnering well to win their doubles 6 games to 2. Final score Geelong Lawn (green) 4 sets 29 games to Ocean Grove 2 sets to 19 games. Section 19 boys also had a tough battle on their hands against Barwon Heads. True to the across the bridge rivalry these two teams have shared their wins and losses when they have met during the season. Yet another great competition for these young players who have played consistent
tennis all season. Barwon Heads came out victors this time winning 4 sets 30 games to Ocean Grove 2 sets 24 games. At the end of all the grand final games on Saturday there was a presentation at the Ocean Grove clubrooms where premiers were presented with trophies and runners up with medallions from their club. Other awards presented on the day went to Highest Aggregate Boy Andrew Douglass (Section 19) with an aggregate of 106. As mentioned by David Franks when presenting this award, this is an exceptionally high aggregate - could be the highest we’ve had. We’ll need to go back into the archives for that one! And at only 12 years of age Andrew could have a great tennis career ahead of him. Highest Aggregate Girl went to Ashleigh Cooke (Section 3) with an aggregate of 63. Ashleigh was also playing in a seniors grand final that afternoon as well. Bellarine School of Tennis are great supporters of Ocean Grove junior tennis with providing coaching to a majority of our players as well as supplying a Sportsmanship Award each season.
The player receives a trophy and a one hour private lesson plus has their name engraved on the perpetual trophy. This award goes to an individual that stands out as an asset to the club. It is regarded as an honour to be the recipient of the award as it recognises a players dedication to tennis and the club with stand out sportsmanship. This seasons recipient is Ryder Woods from Section 9 Boys. Ryder has been a quiet achiever who has matured over the seasons into a dedicated smart thinking player. Ryder has consistently shown great sportsmanship regardless of winning or losing. Ryder is a great role model for all our junior players. Congratulations Ryder on this award and your team winning the grand final as well. Ocean Grove Junior Tennis club is very proud of all our players. It is great to see so many kids enjoying tennis. Now that summer is fast approaching we are bound to see the courts being utilised by young and not so young for longer periods of the day. We are now preparing for and looking forward to another summer of tennis.
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grove sport Josh Johnson-Baxter has come second in Australia’s biggest amateur surfing competition, Country Energy Australian Surf Festival held at Port Macquarie over the last two weeks of August. Josh competed against 31 other competitors from around Australia to make it to the final where Queenslander Mark Richardson narrowly beat him to first place. Mark was first to praise his fellow finalists abilities. “The level of surfing in this event was first class,” he said. Stoked with his placing, Josh managed a score of 12.15 (out of a possible 20) to nab second place. After competing in the competition two years ago and not doing so well, Josh didn’t come into this year’s festival with any expectations. “I was hoping to win it as always but I wasn’t really concentrating on the finals,” he said. Due to less then perfect conditions, Josh came third in his first heat, however in the re-qualifying round he placed first and headed for the finals. “The first few days it was really small and small waves aren’t really my expertise,” Josh said. “I struggled in the heat but then it picked up for the requal.” Josh went into the final confident he could come home with a win, however the conditions on the day went against him. “It came down to the waves, your top two count towards your score and I just couldn’t a get a second back-up wave,” he said. If he can make the Victorian team again in 2010 and return to the festival, Josh wants to head back to Port Macquarie as a real contender for the title. The surf festival awarded Australian titles in longboard and shortboard events also hosting Australia’s inaugural stand up paddle board competition reflecting the popularity of this type of surfing in recent years. The festival saw a strong Ocean Grove influence this year with Simon Collier and Cameron Renzenbrink both taking part in the shortboard competition. The women’s Longboarding contest also saw SOUL regulars Heather Peck and Sam Suendermann making it through to the second round.
Josh grabs second at the Aussies Picture: Liam Robertson/Surfing Vic
OCEAN Grove’s Josh Johnson-Baxter followed his success in the Aussie titles with a second place in the West Coast Open at Jan Juc last week. As a team 13th Beach Boardirders also finished 4th at Victorian Teams Titles. In the highly competitive Victorian Teams Titles, Torquay Boardriders Club retained their crown as leading Victorian boardrider club by taking down archrival, Phillip Island on
Saturday. Being reigning titleholders, the ever-vocal Torquay Boardriders got seeded straight through to the final. Phillip Island, 13th Beach South Coast and Peninsula Boardriders battled it out in the qualification final, which saw Phillip Island, 13th Beach and Peninsula Boardriders all going through to the final. After a strong performance for Torquay Boardriders Club the previous day, Bell-Warren backed it up by taking out the West
Coast round in convincing form. Scoring the highest heat total of the day, 16.00(out of a possible 20), Bell-Warren outclassed his opponents to take the title. Josh, Harrison Mann (Torquay) and Tom Allan (Bells Beach) came in 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. The Victorian Open Titles is Proudly Presented by Coopers and supported by Play It Safe By The Water, Vic Health and Surfing Victoria.
Milo and junior cricket registrations MILO in2Cricket and Cricket Victoria Junior Cricket Registration and Training Commencement Dates Registration and Commencement MILO “for Beginners” Formerly Have-A-Go (Beginners): Monday October 26, 2009 @ 5pm MILO “Modified Practice & Games” Formerly Have-A-Game: Monday October 26, 2009 @ 5pm (Grade 2 and Upwards and those who have done MILO Have-A-Game previously) Cost of each Program is approximately $50, this includes: • A multi purpose Backpack, • A lightweight cricket Bat, • A soft rubber cricket Ball, • A SPF 30+ T-Shirt, • A sun smart Bucket Hat, • MILO Giveaways and more! Season Pre Christmas Holidays:26/10/2009 to 07/12/2009 Season Post Christmas Holidays: 08/02/2010 to 22/02/2010
Kirk’s class OCEAN Grove’s Geelong u14s basketball pick Kirk Harris and his team is currently representing Basketball Geelong in the “Championship Conference of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL). The 13-year-old St Ignatius student is the only local boy selected in this team which is playing at the highest level of junior basketball in the state. To play at this level takes a huge commitment, playing every Friday night all over Victoria, training twice a week as well as their domestic commitments.
Recently the team secured an invitation to the Australian Under 14 Club Championships which is Australia’s national tournament for U 14 Players, only the country’s best U14 teams can attend. The team secured their invitation by winning the gold star classic tournament that made them the number one team in Country Victoria , and through their performance in the VJBL league. The cost of competing is expensive for players and each team member also needs to raise funds to help get them to the nationals.
Junior Cricket: Cost of Membership is $60 for all Grades (Includes a Collendina Cricket Club Cap and Protector for new players to the club) All Registrations will be at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club (OGSLC) Registration and Training Commencement Under 11 Sun. Sept. 13, 2009, 10am to 1pm Beginning Monday 5/10/2009 Under 13 Sun. Sept. 13, 2009, 10am to 1pm Beginning Wednesday 16/9/2009 Under 15 Sun. Sept. 13, 2009, 10am to 1pm Beginning Tuesday 15/9/2009 Under 17 Sun. Sept. 13, 2009, 10am to 1pm Beginning Thursday 17/9/2009
Final AusKick 09 under lights at the Memorial Ground
Little Athletics Starts 8am Saturday October 3 at Landy Field, Geelong. Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Club Registration day is Saturday September 12 from 1pm–3pm at the Barwon Heads Club Room, next to The Tennis Courts Geelong Rd, Barwon Heads. Alternative Reg Day Saturday September 19 at Landy Field from 9am–11am. Cost per child is $70, third and subsequent child $65, On trackers $60. Please note that the U8 girls and boys 80m hurdles has been removed due to safety issues Practice sessions will be held Thursday nights at Barwon Heads 4:30pm till 6pm. GLAC training sessions will also be available to club members (days and times still to be decided) For more information see www.ogbhlac.org.au or call Trevor Hackett on 5255 4246.
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grove u16s
Junior awards
James Bennett, runner up Best and Fairest, and Mitchell Evans, Best and Fairest Division 2.
James Habgood - Division 5 Best and Fairest. Jake Heard - coach’s award div 2.
Under 16 (Division 2) In the cut throat preliminary final against Leopold at Bannockburn, the boys entered the contest confident of putting up a strong showing after their heart-stopper in the previous week’s Second Semi Final against Bell Park. Opening the game with the aid of a swirly breeze, the boys knew that they had to hit the ground running, kick some early goals and put some significant scoreboard pressure on their opposition. With Tom Nagle unpassable at Centre Half Back and young Dave Dimech providing plenty of run off the last line of defence, we managed to keep the ball moving forward and provide our forward line with plenty of goal scoring opportunities. Andy Higgins quickly found his feet in a forward pocket and he had two first quarter majors on the board through some excellent leading, marking and straight kicking. Joel Woolhouse continued where he left off the previous week slotting a fine goal on the run just before the first break to give the grubbers a three-goal lead at quarter time. Entering the second quarter, Butch implored the boys to fight hard for every possession and deny the Lions scoring opportunities. Five minutes into the quarter, disaster struck when Mitch Evans was stretchered off the ground with a knee injury. When Dillon Haire followed several minutes later with a game-ending calf injury all of a
sudden we were down to three fit players on the bench. In the absence of two of our key playmakers, the boys refused to concede any easy possessions and although Leopold scored the only goal for the quarter, the young grubbers entered the long break with a handy 13-point advantage. Aaron Hampshire at full back was all over his opponent like a cheap suit, Louie Polgar was giving his mid field opponent plenty of headaches and Jack Rawlings was his usual lively self on the ball and on a wing. At the long interval, Butch pleaded with the boys to put the game out of Leopold’s reach in the third quarter with some early goals, however, it was Leopold who entered the second half full of run and endeavour. Leopold peppered the goals at the nonscoring end for a return of only four behinds, however, their persistence eventually paid off when they scored a goal through the aid of a fifty-metre penalty. Although our forward line had plenty of opportunities to respond, the Leopold defence held up strongly, continually finding a way to rebound the ball out of our forward zone and keeping our boys goalless for the quarter. Although a little dispirited at the last change, Butch quickly informed the boys that they still held a 4-point lead and that a Grand Final berth was still up for grabs. With Mitch back in the game,
Louie Polgar - Most Consistent div 2.
the boys started the last quarter full of enthusiasm and we managed to open the scoring with a point to creep to a fivepoint lead. With both teams desperate to gain the advantage, the game became an arm wrestle for several minutes between the respective half back lines. At the half way mark of the quarter, Leopold managed to break the shackles and kick a goal to give them a one point lead, their first lead for the match. With plenty of time left in the game, the boys didn’t panic and they continued to force the ball forward at every opportunity trying desperately to wrest back the lead. Unfortunately though, Leopold had more run in their legs when it mattered and when they goaled again to open up a handy 7 point lead, it was always going to be difficult for our lads to get back into the game. In the end, Leopold ran out the game much stronger scoring another goal at the death to record a 5.6.36 to 3.4.22 victory. Although the boys were gutted by the loss and the realisation that their Grand final aspirations were over, Butch and the coaching staff were full of praise for their efforts, not only on the day, but also throughout the entire season. On behalf of the Ocean Grove Football and Netball Club, I would like to thank Butch Phillips for taking over the reigns from Corey for the Preliminary Final and providing his invaluable insight, experience and tuition to
our young footballers. Although we didn’t achieve the ultimate prize and play off in the Grand Final, the boys could not have been better prepared or better schooled for the challenge. A special thanks to all the coaches and support staff including Corey Phillips, Butch Phillips, Nathan Walter, Trent Ritchie, Jacob Nabi, Nathan Ervin, Bruce Humphries and Dave Tregenza and a big thankyou to all the parents who helped out on game day and supported the boys throughout the year to ensure they were well prepared and enjoyed their footy. See you in 2010 – Go Grubbers! At the Presentation Night last Friday night the following players were the recipients of the individual awards Division2 Best & Fairest: Mitchell Evans Runner Up Best & Fairest: James Bennett Coaches Award: Jake Heard Most Consistent: Louie Polgar Best First Year Player: David Dimech Division 5 Best & Fairest: James Habgood Equal Runner Up Best & Fairest: Adam Long and Peter Tregenza Most Consistent: Macualey Kirsopp Most Improved: Tom Digby Well done to all the winners and well done to all the boys from both teams for what was a very enjoyable season. Steve Evans Junior Coordinator
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u18s and reserves make grand finals
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LADDER leader Ocean Grove will meet Barwon Heads in the Buckley’s Reserves Cup BFL Grand Final on Saturday. The BFL decider will be played at Spring Creek Reserve in Torquay after Barwon Heads (13.8.86) ended Torquay’s (8.12.60) season with a comfortable 26-point win at Queens Park in the Preliminary final last Saturday. The Grubbers, who defeated Barwon Heads in two of its three clashes this season, earned a week’s rest after a hard-fought second-semi-final win over the Seagulls by 21 points in slippery conditions at Portarlington on August 29. The final scores were Ocean Grove 5.11.41 to Barwon Heads 2.8.20. Barwon Heads recorded a 10-point win over the Grubbers in Round five, while Ocean Grove exacted revenge over its battle of the bridge opponents in Round 14 winning by 22 points at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve. The Grubbers, who finished the season first spot, always had
their noses in front to lead all day during the second-semi final skipping away to a three-goal advantage at the first break. Ocean Grove coach Shane Bailey, who decided to go into the match with a smallish team, impressed with the way his players handled the wet conditions. “We knew the conditions weren’t going to be conducive to high scoring and or really free flowing footy,” Bailey said. “We dropped a couple of taller guys and played a smaller side hoping out we could at least move the ball and win the ball at contests and get it forward.” Key tall Brad Dreher, an inclusion after being overlooked in the senior elimination final against Queenscliff the week before, was the only exception in Ocean Grove’s line-up to combat the Seagulls’ running game. “I thought he (Brad Dreher) played really well, some of
his second and third efforts especially at ground level sort of surprised me,” Bailey said. Key forward James Stapleton, Ocean Grove’s 2009 Reserves Best and fairest winner, played well booting three majors in the difficult conditions. Stapleton moved his season goal tally to 76 goals from his 16 reserves appearances in 2009. Bailey praised inspirational veteran Damian Clark, a league best and fairest winner, multiple premiership player and former Ocean Grove senior coach, saying his experience would be invaluable heading into another Grand Final. “Damian Clark is so good out there (with his leadership skills) on the ground,” Bailey said. “I learn from him and we feed off each other and it is an honour to have someone like that playing in our side.” The non-playing coach indicated while some players suffered from general soreness after the match, he said his chargers relished the week’s break. “The week off is definitely such
an advantage to us,” he said. “It means we can reset ourselves and get the guys ready and do the preparation to make sure they are ready for the Grand Final.” Saturday’s BFL finale will be Ocean Grove’s third Grand Final appearance in the last four years. The Ocean Grove reserves who missed out on finals action in 2008 finishing sixth, won the premiership in 2006 under then playing coach Greg Mervin and defended their flag in 2007 with Shane Bailey, who was also a playing coach then, at the helm. The BFL Reserves Grand Final action begins at 11:30am at Spring Creek Reserve in Torquay. Meanwhile Ocean Grove faces Torquay in the BFL Cup Under 18 Grand Final, match starts at 9:20am. Scoreboard Second Second-semi final 5.11-41 Ocean Grove Def 2.8-20 Barwon Heads Ocean Grove Goal Kickers: J. Stapleton 3, D. Clark , D. Maloney Best Players: S. Fairway, D. Clark, D. Chylek, J. Nabi, K. Montgomery, S. Fankhauser
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