May 13-26 2015
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OCEAN Grove high school students are among the winners in the f irst Andrews state budget, with Bellarine Secondary College landing $1.1 million for much needed upgrades of classrooms and f lexible new learning spaces.
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NOW is the time when pre-schoolers - and their parents - have a look around the local kinders ahead of that first tentative step into a new world. Last week regular attendees like Finn Brookes were there to welcome the newbies at The Avenue, Ocean Grove's oldest pre-school. Next week it's the turn of Woodlands in Wyatt Street. More details on page 10.
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Principal Alison Murphy welcomed the new buget saying Bellarine Secondary College is excited that the government was delivering on their promise to the community in the f irst year of their term of government. “We are excited by the opportunity this funding brings. Our College facilities are excellent but this funding will provide us with the opportunity to create spaces that support the integration of learning styles”, said Principal Mrs Alison Murphy. “We have been engaged in researching evidence based approaches to learning and will now have the opportunity to provide our students with f lexible learning spaces allowing collaboration, individual expression, the development of creative demonstrations of learning and so much more. The key is to be f lexible and so allow traditional learning to occur alongside other approaches.” Continued page 3.
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Youth drop-in centre back in action
PLAY BALL: Local youths make good use of the new basketball court. OCEAN Grove’s popular youth drop in is back on again in the new neighbourhood centre surrounds off John Dory Drive. The drop in for 12 to 17 year olds meets every Friday during school term from 6pm to 9pm.
It is fully supervised by qualified youth workers and can provide friendship, fun, camps, guidance and health and wellbeing support – in a safe and non-threatening environment. As well as the normal in-house activities such
as dinner, workshops, art and craft, a graffiti wall and computer time the drop in now benefits from a decent basketball court and hoop. The drop in also arranges excursions to movies, basketball games, ten pin bowling,
Time Zone, footy matches, swimming and rock climbing. A four day camp is usually held in October for regular participants. The cost is $5 per week for in-house activities, external excursions are about $15.
70 years for wartime sweethearts “BEING there for each other”, is the key to a successful marriage. That is the view of Ocean Grove residents Elva and Ted Jordan. They should know – they are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary this week. Active and healthy, except for Elva’s “annoying” fractured wrist that will limit their anniversary plans, the couple are now both 90 and still do everything together. Ted goes bowling every week and they manage their own garden. They are also regulars at the Newington Uniting Church in Wallington. Although they are believed to have first met when they were just two years old, they properly met at the AGM Tennis Club in Spotswood in their teens. Ted was in the RAAF in Canada just finishing his
Elva and Ted Jordan today and inset on their wedding day in 1945. training when VE Day occurred. His squadron
was sent back to Australia and he sent Elva a
telegram saying when he was expected to return and to make wedding plans. They were married shortly after he got back at the Church of England in Kingsville on May 12, 1945. Family and looking after each other has been at the centre of their lives. “You have to look after each other. You put each other first. You still care for other people but you make sure that they are number one,’ said Elva. “If you can keep your mouth shut sometimes that helps.” Ted added: “Never sleep on an argument. As a matter of fact we seldom argue.” They have a daughter Pam and a son Alan who passed away two years ago. They have lived in Ocean Grove since 1981. Last week they received letters of congratulation from the Queen and the Governor General.
Weight challenge MOTHER-of-four Honni Williamson will run a weight loss competition next month, to help fellow Ocean Grove locals get in shape. “Anyone can enter,” she said. The 12-week competition starts on May 20 and costs $49 to enter, with the money being pooled into a jackpot for competition winners. The person who loses the most weight will get 40 percent of the money. The remaining 60 will be split evenly between biggest decrease in metabolic age, highest body fat loss and greatest muscle mass. Penalties also apply for poor performance. Participants will have to pay $2 for every 500g gained and $5 for missing the competition’s information sessions. “They have to be accountable,” Honni said. The information sessions include personal coaching, metabolic measuring and nutrition tips. Honni works for Herbalife, but said participants can lose the weight any way they choose. For more information phone Honni on 0407 051499. Location for information sessions to be advised and seats are limited.
Morning tea at the Wave
THE Wave Baptist church is hosting its fourth annual Biggest Morning Tea for the Cancer Council on Thursday May 14 from 10am to 12noon. It will feature a full morning of fun and fashion. Contact 0418 890457 for information and to book.
Found on Anzac Day OCEAN Grove RSL is trying to find the owners of a couple of items which were found at the Park, while cleaning up after the Anzac Day service. If you have lost any property call 0414861 197 to identify and arrange collection.
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Louise Carew and Jess Wozniak are planning on refurbishing and running the old Neighbhood Centre as a health and wellness hub.
School gets state boost Continued from page 1.
The $1.1million will firstly give the school funds to upgrade many of its rooms in terms of carpets, blinds, furniture and fittings but they also hope to construct presentation areas where there would be tiered seating and projection facilities as well as to introduce more wet areas for creative arts. “The concept is to provide flexibility that we currently do not have,” said Mrs Murphy. Further budget details in Lisa Neville’s column on page 8.
Healthy future for heart of town centre
LOUISE Carew and John Sutton behind Kyo Yoga and Kyo warehouse have purchased the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre and hope to transform it into a hub for the whole community to enjoy. A smiling Louise was the successful bidder when the now redundant building came under the hammer of Hayden's Hugh McKewan last weekend.
Louise told the Voice she had been holding out for eight months in the hope of landing the well located building. She said the proposed plan is to create a mecca for the growing community of health and wellness minded coastal dwellers of the Bellarine Peninsula and surrounds. Early plans for the centre include a design that enables more yoga classes
and workshops with local as well as international teachers. A wholefood cafe and store is also part of the anticipated proposal. “We are incredibly excited to have the opportunity to create a space where all the innovative energies of our community can come together and share their passions,” Louise said. The estimated completion date for the project is just before Christmas this year.
Hayden's Hugh McKewan conducting the auction at the old Neighbourhood House in the Parade.
Long walk for sick children OCEAN Grove’s Jumpt Personal Training team is walking 17km from Queenscliff to Drysdale to raise much needed funds for Butterfly Children's Hospice in Nanjing, China. Butterfly Children’s Hospices provides loving palliative care and treatment for children with life-threatening illnesses. There are two hospices, one in Changsha and one in Nanjing, China. Some children have been abandoned, others are brought to the home when families can no longer face the journey alone. But no matter how small or how
WALK THIS WAY: The Jumpt team is raising money for Butterfly Children's Hospices in China. sick, each child is given the love, care and medical attention they need. Jumpt’s Jodi Dunell said
she became interested in helping after travelling to China last year. “I went to China last
year in September and stayed with a friend who is currently living over there. Her children attend an international college which support three charities one being the Butterfly Children's Hospice. My friend had taken over the organiser’s role for fundraising for the charity. I felt this was a great cause helping those who don't have anything - not even family. The small amount of money we can raise will go a long way in China.” The walk is on Sunday May 17 starting at 8.30am from Queenscliff Railway Station travelling along the Bellarine Rail Trail to
Drysdale at about 11.30am. Jodi said they are still looking for others to join them on the walk or anyone who would like to donate. The entry fee is $20 per adult, $10 per child and $40 per family. All funds raised will be going directly to the Hospice Jodi will also be organising a raffle and would appreciate any donations of product or services from local businesses. For details contact Jodi Fitness at fitness@ jumpt.com.au. For more information about the hospice see www. butterflych.org.
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Shelley's blooming good effort OCEAN Grove florist Beachside Blooms has gone into the bridal industry Hall of Fame after winning the Victorian title in its division for the sixth time in seven years. Owner Shelley Keast said it was “fantastic” after they won with a percentage of 99.78 in the ABIA awards decided by customers voting online. “It’s great to know we are doing the right job by
the couples we deal with, that they’ve voted us so high,” she said. In the time since Beachside Blooms started in 2007 the shop and business has grown from about 30 weddings a year to about 100 and they cover everywhere from Lorne and Ballarat to Melbourne. All that time Shelley said they have worked to make sure the customer service was even better
and praised her team member Dawn Curtis. Beachside Blooms also took third place in the nationals earlier this year. The Victorian Annual Bridal Industry Awards were held at the Melbourne venue, Leonda By The Yarra. Beachside Blooms is in the Terrace, Ocean Grove. Pictured right: Shelley collecting the award in Melbourne last week.
Architects' bold ideas AN Ocean Grove group of architects has helped put forward what may become one of Melbourne’s most recognisable and potentially enviable apartment buildings. Under the guidance of integrated consultancy DE atelier Architects, Spiire and KMK Developments have put forward for approval a new apartment tower located at the top end of Melbourne's St Kilda Road precinct. They have put forward plans to replace an existing three level apartment block with a
An artist's impression of the building. 13-storey tower featuring ‘vertical greenery’. In the design, which the architects refer to as ‘K1 Union Street Melbourne’, they state
that it has been “designed to reflect how we live and how we want to live”. “DE atelier Architects have designed a residential apartment building that provided its residents the benefits of city apartment living and the space and qualities we associate with detached family homes. “The public face of the building is akin to the leafy streets of Hawthorn and Brighton. Trees extend up the façade just as they extend along the nature strip of some of Melbourne’s most desirable streets. Softened by the curves of the
balconies 1 Union Street provides both a dynamic while at the same time comfortable residential setting. The materiality and detailing provide a human individual scale to 1 Union Street that is both intimate and inviting from the street and from within.” “There has been a lot of press in recent times about poor quality and standards of apartment buildings in the CBD,” said Leon Eyck of the Grove-based architects. “They often have small living quarters and rely on secondhand light to bedrooms. We have
provided a high quality alternative to the market. “I have conceived the project as Skyhomes, family homes in the sky. The apartments have over 200 sq metres of bedrooms and living area. It is akin to a single family home. What is also unusual is the large amount of outdoor space or balconies provided to each apartment, on average 50 sq metres." “What makes this project particularly unique is the sky-garden. We are lucky to work with a developer who is open to new ideas and loved the concept.”
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ART: James Pratt and Kaz McGlynn with Our Lady Star of the Sea students.
Street art project STUDENTS from Ocean Grove’s Star of the Sea Primary School joined in a spontaneous art project on the streets of central Geelong last week. Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads Primary School students joined together as part of Geelong After Dark for a parade through the streets with three huge illuminated sea creature
puppets. Arts and Culture Portfolio Councillor Andy Richards said the startling display includes a large blue sea groper, fur seal and blue-ringed octopus that students created with renowned artist Dan Goronszy. Star of the Sea students have been working with Geelong theatre director James Pratt and artist Kaz McGlynn to produce
a shadow puppet performance inspired by the Dreamtime story ‘Boora the Pelican’. The Star of the Sea students narrated and performed the threeminute shadow puppet show in the front of the old Dimmey’s building. The puppet performances have been developed to bring together school students from Barwon Heads and
Ocean Grove to celebrate the unique environment of the Barwon River Estuary and Marine Sanctuary where the towns are situated. The first Geelong After Dark was developed as part of M~M2014 – the 24-hour ‘extreme arts’ walk of 80km from the top of the You Yangs to the mouth of the Barwon River which won three prestigious awards.
OCEAN Grove Osteopathy and Sports Health is the newly branded business of Dr Mark Laidler, who has been working as an osteopath in and around Ocean Grove for eight years.The clinic will offer osteopathy, remedial massage and Bowen therapy to help treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries as well as providing sports specific rehabilitation programs. All treatments are tailored to the individual, with an emphasis on educating patients about their condition. Dr Laidler is also a senior player in the Ocean Grove football side. For more information see www. ogosh.com.au
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Young entrepreneurs Petra Crosby and Isis Crosby of Catsby and Patchouli Moon.
Seasonal switch takes market back indoors
OCEAN Grove’s community market made it’s seasonal move back indoors earlier this month. The market, run by the Rotary of Ocean Grove every first Sunday of the month, moves to the indoor hardstanding space of Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre between May and September before reverting back to Kingston Park in October. The markets help fundraise for Rotary community projects as well as organising gold coin collections for local groups. In May
the beneficiary was the Disabled Surfers Association (DSA). RIGHT: Alex Robinson and Megan Evans of the Disabled Surfers Association helping with a gold coin collection at the market. BELOW: Patti Bain, Jean Konings and Colin Bain.
Robbyn Barmwell and Gail Bernard.
Callie Collins and Tayler Collins.
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Sports pavilion on track for end of year CONSTRUCTION works on the $6 million Shell Road Reserve sports pavilion facility are expected to be finalised in December, according to the City of Greater Geelong. Last week council said the new facility would be open in time for the 2016 winter
sports season. “The majority of construction will be complete by December 2015 and it will be open in time for the 2016 winter home and away season,” A council spokesperson said. LAST week Ocean Grove based Beangala
ward councillor Jan Farrell and Federal Member for Corangamite, Sarah Henderson, inspected the progress of the site’s works. The Federal Government has contributed $3.5 million and the City of Greater Geelong has provided $2.5 million towards the project.
Federal MP Sarah Henderson and local councillor Jan Farrell inspecting the works at Shell Road last week.
Round-ball code on the rise SURFSIDE Waves Soccer Club junior and senior player 2015 numbers are booming in size compared to registrations in 2014. The Waves are blossoming at all levels with new sign ups especially in the MiniRoos 5-11 age group category where 97 youngsters have registered. According to the Waves, the club has grown by 56% across senior and junior age levels in 2015 compared to
last season. One of the biggest growth spurts has been recorded in juniors from under 12s to under 17s with 92 players signing up. This includes teams in under 12 boys, under 13 girls and boys, under 15 boys, under 16 girls and under 17 boys. Surfside Waves Soccer Club secretary Cath Sattler said there were many reasons for the influx in
player numbers in 2015. She said new light towers and facilities upgrades at Shell Road, Ocean Grove’s wider town growth and Surfside Waves strong presence on social media were major factors behind increased registrations. “There is no doubt the lights are a huge draw card, we are fortunately one of only two clubs I think on the Bellarine Peninsula that have got competition
standard lights,” Sattler told the Voice. “The pavilion has started its construction and that is another draw card because everyone can see where we are going, which is fantastic, it is very exciting time to be part of the club. “We have been very much out there on social media, we are aware that it is a powerful tool these days, we have been really conscious of making sure
our Facebook presence is out there.” IN 2015, the Waves are fielding three senior men’s sides, including a division one team and two division three teams. Waves have also fielded a senior women’s team in 2015, something which the club failed to do in 2014. Surfside Waves have more than 250 players across all age levels and playing categories registered in 2015.
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THE Rotary Club of Ocean Grove has topped off its ongoing support of the Surfside Primary Kitchen Garden project by building a shade shelter. The new shelter will allow students to pot out plants protected from the sun in the summer – and the wind all year. Rotary's involvement in the garden started in 2006 when its first project was to construct some garden beds and has gone on to include a garden shed, hot house, herb garden, retaining walls and a chook shed.
State view – Lisa Neville Victorian State Budget I AM very pleased to report that the first Andrews state budget has delivered much needed funding across the Bellarine Peninsula, including Ocean Grove. Importantly police resources have been boosted on the Bellarine and across Geelong through a $7.8 million investment including 15 extra police officers. Opening hours for stations will increase and Drysdale and Portarlington will get 16-hour police coverage from their own divisional vans taking pressure off other areas such as Ocean Grove. There will also be a police car in Portarlington and Drysdale every Friday and Saturday night. In addition a Senior Sargent
will be assigned to each Bellarine station. A number of schools on the peninsula received overdue budget funding, these being Drysdale and Whittington Primary Schools, Bellarine Secondary and St Ignatius College. Important road projects have been funded including $2 million to kick start the Drysdale bypass. In addition $1.8 million was allocated for specific road safety issues in Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove. In Ocean Grove this will mean the intersection of Marlin Drive and Tuckfield Street will have much overdue traffic lights installed. Bellarine SES headquarters and Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving
Club will also receive important upgrades. I have worked with the Ocean Grove Club and am therefore pleased that money has been allocated for their upgrade. Across the wider Geelong region, $7.5 million was allocated for the Geelong Innovation and Investment Fund and $3 million for the Manufacturing Hub at Deakin. B oth commitments focussed on job creation in the region, including of course the Bellarine. For further information on the first Andrews government budget please contact my office. Anzac day 2015 I was very pleased and honoured to attend a number of ceremonies across the Bellarine on
Anzac Day. Of course it is not possible to get to all events but as with the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL services where I could not personally attend, I had a wreath laid on my behalf. I congratulate all the RSLs on the Bellarine and councils for their efforts on this important day. Review of Bellarine Community Health The state government is conducting a review of BCH and in doing so engaged KPMG to conduct the review. The review will include interviews with various stakeholders, community focus group meetings and a survey to ensure all members of the local community have the opportunity for input.
This work is being undertaken throughout May. I would urge any group or person who feel they have something to contribute to do so through the process as soon as is possible If you would like to have input and have not already done so this can be best done by emailing Au-SMB CHReview@ kpmg.com.au or contact my office. As always, please don't hesitate to contact me by email or call my office if there are any matters that I may be able to assist you with directly. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@ parliament.vic.gov.au Twitter: @Lisanevillemp phone: 5248 3462
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It's a bun deal LOCAL breast cancer survivor Julie Rodger and Bakers Delight Ocean Grove and Ocean Grove Marketplace are rolling up their sleeves to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer during the Bakers Delight Pink Bun campaign. From May 11 to June 3, Bakers Delight Ocean Grove and Ocean Grove Marketplace will join over 600 Bakers Delight bakeries to help raise $1.5 million for Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) in this year’s Pink Bun campaign. BCNA and Bakers Delight are celebrating 15 years of working together to support Australians affected by breast cancer. In 2015, the partnership will also reach an impressive milestone with Bakers Delight having donated a total of $15 million worth of funds and pro-bono services to BCNA. Each year in May, every Bakers Delight bakery across Australia donates 100% of the sale of Pink Buns to BCNA, through a colourful and delicious fundraising campaign. “The information available to women diagnosed has improved so much since Bakers Delight first began working with
PINK BUNS: Heather Tanis, Sally Humphrey and Julie Rodger of BCNA. BCNA 15 years ago. The support BCNA provides to Australians diagnosed with breast cancer simply wouldn’t be possible without the ongoing generosity of Bakers Delight and their customers,” Julie Rodger said. “Last year the Pink Bun campaign raised more than $1 million nationally to help women just like me. On behalf of all the women, men and families in our community who have been affected by breast cancer, I’d like to say thank you to Bakers Delight for their unwavering support.” “But in many ways, the money raised is just the
icing on the pink bun, so to speak. You simply can’t put a value on the feeling I get when I walk into Bakers Delight Ocean Grove and Ocean Grove Marketplace and see it all pinked up during the Pink Bun campaign. It feels like they are doing it just for me,” Julie said. Money raised by the Pink Bun campaign supports essential BCNA services, including the creation of the My Journey Kit, an information pack provided to people newly diagnosed with breast cancer. More than 12,000 My Journey Kits are provided annually, and last year over 84 per cent of newly diagnosed
Australian women received a kit free of charge. During the Pink Bun campaign, Bakers Delight bakeries are adorned with messages from customers, written on colourful ‘Pink Lady’ paper silhouettes purchased for a gold coin donation. Customers, staff and the community are encouraged to join together to celebrate and continue to support a worthy cause, 15 years on. The team at Bakers Delight Ocean Grove and Ocean Grove Marketplace hopes to make this the most successful Pink Bun campaign ever, aiming to do their bit to better the total raised in 2014.
Spike in sales AFTER a steady increase in the number of sales month on month over the first quarter April saw a real spike in the number of transactions, reports Hugh McKewan of Hayden Real Estate. A real indication of a significantly improving market was the number of sales that occurred under competitive circumstances, in fact 5 of our April sales saw two or more buyers vying for property both under auction and in private sale scenarios. The most notable of which was 40 Westview Grove, Ocean Grove which had two buyers pushing the price to some $50,000 above the top of the buyer guide. 6 Lockyer Court, Ocean Grove was $65,000 over the top of the guide and 134 Wallington Road, Ocean Grove $5,000 over the higher mark. It is also interesting to note that our number of sales (April 2015) was more than double that of April last year. April saw us sell 17 properties in Ocean Grove but only list 10 (2 of which have already sold), assuming this is indicative of the market we will now start to see supply and demand equalise if not tip towards the seller's favour with ensuing price increases to follow. Hugh P. McKewan (CEA REIV) Licensed Estate Agent Hayden Real Estate
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Kids pamper mums at kinder
Kathryn and Thomas (above) and Brock and Danielle (below).
PRE-schoolers spent a couple of mornings last week totally pampering their mums. To celebrate Mother’s Day the Woodlands kinders started by painting nails, combing hair and applying make up. That was followed by a relaxing massage. A few tears were shed when the youngsters joined together to sing 'You are my Sunshine' before it was time for afternoon tea and some hand-made presents. Woodlands Pre-school
puts on its pre-Mother’s Day pampering every year and always proves a hit with the mums. The pre-school, which has a rating of ‘Exceeding’ in all seven quality areas of the National Quality Framework, will be having an open day on Wednesday May 20 from 2pm to 3pm and then a Kinder in Action morning on Tuesday May 26 from 9.30am to 10.30am. Enrolment forms are available from the kinder at 15 Wyatt Street or email woodlands@ kindergarten.vic.gov.au.
Taylor, Robyn, Jackson, Felix and Amy (above) and Emma and Angus (below).
Some of the Bellarine Secondary College's house leaders with their new banners.
House banners unveiled
BELLARINE students have unveiled their new house banners at their packed school assembly. Staff said it had been a
long process to get to the finish but that the house leaders and staff involved were “very excited and pleased with the final
product”. The year long process started with students being asked to design a mascot for their houses which has
culminated in the final design and production. Both the Ocean Grove lower campus and Drysdale upper campus
have the same designs. The different house mascots are the Swan, Corio, Lonsdale and Nepean.
Newbies get a look around YOUNGSTERS got to give Ocean Grove Preschool the once over when it held an open day last week. As well as giving parents the chance to have a look around and ask questions The Avenue kinder was quickly put to use by inquisitive preschoolers eager to paint, build, draw or just play. For more information on the preschool contact 5255 1940.
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Phillip Christian and Romeo Salla.
Ace afternoon OCEAN Grove’s bellarine memories hosted a family friendly ‘A Hit for Parkinson’s’ tennis day last week. About 30 friends and family got together for an afternoon and evening at Ocean Grove Tennis Club to show support and raise awareness of the condition. A relaxed afternoon of social tennis was followed by a delicious hearty paella dinner in the evening. “Many people who attended play tennis regularly but many don’t, so it was great to see adults and kids pick up a racquet and have a hit,
regardless of their ability,” said co-organiser Niki Hines. “It was heart-warming to see Richard Grimmett and his father Peter who both have Parkinson’s Disease, step on to the court. Peter in his earlier years was an A grade player so the opportunity to step onto a tennis court and feel the ball and racquet in his hands must have been a good feeling.” About 27,000 people are living with Parkinson’s in Victoria. The event raised more than $1,000 for the cause which will help Parkinson’s Victoria’s
multidisciplinary health team to provide information, education, advice and peer support for those living with the condition.
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Ocean Grove Tennis Club generously donated their facilities for the day and Leon Eyck (Club Vice President) donated his time to run the bar
and a number of generous businesses supported the event by donating goods for a silent auction.
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Stayer of Aussie music PHIL Manning has been at the forefront of blues and roots style music for four decades, a true stayer in the Australian music industry. Manning’s high energy playing and relaxed delivery make him an engaging artist, performing both original and traditional songs. His electric and acoustic guitar style oozes his folk, blues, country and world genres influences. Over 40 years he has toured throughout Australia and New Zealand, as well as appearing at many festivals and venues in Ireland, UK, Vietnam, Cambodia and even Bali and recorded countless albums and other sessions. His latest CD Checkmate Move features an eclectic collection of recent original songs. A highlight of 2011 was winning two categories at the Vic-Tas Blues Awards – Solo Artist of the Year and Producer of the Year. Phil Manning is a consummate live performer and it is here that he shines. On Saturday May 30 he returns to the Piping Hot Chicken Shop and Burger Grill. “I will be performing solo with a mix of old blues, some selfpenned songs in a standard
Phil Manning will play his unique style of music at the Chicken Shop on May 30. blues style plus a bunch of both new and old songs that tend to cross over styles ranging from Country, Celtic and Folk to World
Music,” Phil told the Voice. “Of course a great emphasis is on the guitar and features fingerstyle and slide playing,
which is still a thrill for me after all these years.” Tickets $15 from the Chicken Shop.
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80 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 5555 Marketplace, Shell Rd, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 3040 www.oceangrovepizza.com
Casual and family friendly dining serving Mexican food, along with all day coffee and cake. Traditional menu, along with new, fresh Mex food. Friday night happy hour between 5 and 7pm. Open hours: 9am until late 7 days a week. 4 Grubb Road, Ocean Grove. Tel: 5255 1959 www.themex.com.au
Gourmet potatoes are here for the winter chills - Pulled pork - chicken & avacado bolognaise - chilli - tuna melt - traditional cauliflower & cheese - Curried sausages or all day breakfast. Open hours: Wednesday - Monday 11am-late 70A The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 3331 www.serendipitydlites.com.au
Come enjoy a coffee and breakfastTHE inDUNES the OCEAN GROVE DRIFTWOOD CAFE GROVE garden or wait forOCEAN lunch to take MARKETPLACE FISH & CHIPSon the Ruben. Now fully Licensed. New Winter menu including some old favourites and exciting new dishes to keep you warm over Winter. New space opening soon (Sorry about the mess!)
THE ENDLESS SUMMER CAFE
Dine-in, Take away or Home delivery. Wide selection of Pizzas & Pasta. Gluten free available. Why not get online and see full menu - www.oceangrovepizza.com
Now serving all day breakfast, Asian THE SHACK inspired lunch specials, gourmet pizzas & a NAPONA la carte dinner. Special Curry night- Wednesday Special Pizza night- Thursday SERENDIPITY D’LITES DRYSDALE Come enjoy a coffee and breakfast in the garden or wait for lunch to take on the Ruben. Now fully Licensed.
OCEAN GROVE
LELEANS
BARWON ORANGE Open hours: Monday 7.30am-3pm Tuesday - Sunday 7.30am till late
OCEAN GROVE
Saltbush Fine Foods is an eclectic mix of all things food hosting a café & provedore. Open hours: Breakfast & lunch 7 days 9.30am–5pm Shop 3 & 4, 44 Hesse St Queenscliff Ph: 5258 4829
At the Dunes we have one of the world’s great views – looking across the ocean from Barwon Heads Bluff to the Point Lonsdale lighthouse. Food is modern Australian cuisine and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as snacks, cakes and dessert. Open hours: 7 days a week from 6.30am. Closed public holidays nights and Christmas Day. Surf Beach Road, Ocean Grove. Tel: 5256 1944 www.dunescafe.com.au
www.shackdiningco.com.au 37 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads Ph: 5254 2288
DRYSDALE CHUI YUAN CHINESE RESTAURANT Serving authentic Chinese cuisine Choose from an extensive Menu. Banquets from $25 pp (4 courses) Our Specialty – Delicious Homemade Dim Sim. TAKEAWAY available - BYO Open hours: Lunch Wed – Sun 12 – 2pm Dinner Tues – Sun from 5pm Closed Monday – except Public holidays
WALLINGTON
NAPONA
ELK HORN ROADHOUSE Now in their 6th year Elk Horn has been serving constantly good breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake since December 2009. Open hours: 7 days 8am-4:30pm Breakfast: 8am-11:45am Lunch: midday–3pm 420a Wallington Road, Wallington Ph: 5250 6056
Coffee, breakfast, lunch It’s easy to see why the Guide scored Napona edition . Open hours: Sunday - Monday 8am Tuesday - Saturday 8a www.napona.com.au 24 Hodgson St, Ocean Bookings 5256 3153
OCEAN GROVE BOWLING CLUB
Affordable bistro dining with childrens play area available from 12 -2pm from 6 -8pm, with coffe available all day. Open hours: Monday - Thursday 10a Friday & Saturday 10am
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Now open on the big nights FINALLY The Shack is open Friday and Saturday NIGHTS. That’s right…..Nights. You can now enjoy the casual dining experience for dinner. The same great menu items are complemented by a changing dinner specials list including Eye Fillet
and Scotch Fillet Steaks, daily fish specials amongst others. The wine list has also grown to allow the perfect match with your dish. Casual coastal dining starts with breakfast. House baked bread is a feature and topped with avocado,
Meredith goats feta and a poached egg, makes a great breakfast. Istra Ham and Hollandaise makes the perfect Benedict or take on the “Shack” brekkie with the lot. The Shack Dining Co’s own coffee blend is expertly prepared and beans are
also available to purchase so you can enjoy at home . The new lunch menu will help warm you up now winter is upon us. Portarligton mussels are given a spicy Chorizo and Tomato hit, while the daily soup can’t be beaten when accompanied by the crusty
house sourdough. The burgers and sandwiches are still delicious with the Crispy Pork Bun or Ruben Sandwich hard to choose between. Shack Dining Co. offers a concise list of quality wines and a changing beer list. If it’s a good
value, high quality dining experience you’re after, head to “the Shack”. Menus available online at www. shackdiningco.com.au Seven days a week from 8am. Open Friday and Saturday Nights, dinner from 5.30pm, bookings taken for dinner only.
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Elk Horn Roadhouse Elk Horn’s food is fresh and seasonal, using as much local produce as they can source. Matched with great local wines, all from the Bellarine. Serving a la carte breakfast (from 8:00am to 11:45am) and lunch (midday to 3:00pm) 7 days a week. As well as offering Supreme Coffee they showcase a wide selection of their delicious house made cakes, slices, tarts and muffins offering many in a gluten free form. The kitchen is always busy producing Elk Horn’s own jams, chutneys, candied walnuts and dukkah that retails alongside other local produce and gifts in the store. They house smoke free range chickens, cure salmon to make beautiful salmon pastrami and are always fermenting their own chilli paste and kimchi. The must
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tries at Elk Horn are the pulled pork, congee and the passionfruit sponge.
Tim Pescott A beautifully presented new book has been published by award winning local photographer Tim Pescott. Tim has a passion for photographing Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula and his photographs have been feature in a number of exhibitions. With over 300 stunning photographs from across our beautiful region. Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula Bays, Boats and Beaches is now available at bookshops and newsagencies or you can purchase a signed copy through Tim directly.
Photographs of the Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong’s waterways are also available framed or unframed and also my popular cards. Please contact Tim 0408877433 wwwtimpescottphotographs.com.au
Lighthouse Olive Grove Lighthouse Olive Grove produces a tantalising array of award winning oils including Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Citrus Oils. Lighthouse Olive Oil maintains high production standards by processing the selected varieties of olives on farm. Conveniently located in the heart of the Bellarine, the Lighthouse Olive Grove welcomes visitors to the on-farm Olive Mill Shop at 648 Andersons Road, Mannerim. The shop opens Thursdays – Sundays throughout the year.
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Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market The Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market was first started in January 2012 by Sally Waites, local mother of two with a love for food, community, environment, family and friends. “The Bellarine is a perfect place to raise a family as well as being a reknowned food and wine area - I saw a need for a local food and produce only market and based on my loves, the BCFMs was born.
Isabella Design As an experienced bridal wear designer and dressmaker I specialise in creating a beautiful, unique one off bridal gown capturing each brides
personality and style at an affordable price. Each brides wedding gown should be as individual as she is and by working with your ideas and the things you love I can create the wedding gown of your dreams. My business is in a studio situated in the garden of my home.
Noble Foods Warm up with one of our many delicious take home meals, family pies, lasagnes, quiches, soups, curries, or risotto cakes all made on the premises. Don’t stop at our Heat and Eat dinner range... grab lunch with our award winning pies, or a hot roast pork and gravy roll, bacon and egg roll or fresh hot soup.
If you’re just after time out, then have our renowned robust coffee with one of our many desserts.
Saltbush Fine Foods Saltbush Fine Foods hosts an eclectic mix of all things food. The café and provedore showcase some of the finest local produce that the Bellarine has to offer. The extensive and artistically displayed range includes olive oil, Glasshouse farms lettuce and herbs, Lonsdale tomatoes, Wallington honey and saffron, Love Chai love teas and Saltbush’ own label which includes tomato relish, and the oh so popular rhubarb and vanilla bean compote.
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music/live events
• Piping Hot Chicken Shop - Fiona Boyes album launch, May 16 - Phil Manning, May 30 • Barwon Heads Hotel - Wednesdays Master of Dartness & Poker from 7pm - Thursdays Trivia Night 7.30pm - Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music - Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays 10pm-1am - DJs Saturdays 10pm-1am • Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every third Sun of month 2-5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - Blue Wax, May 16, 8pm - Chrissy, May 23, 8pm - Wednesdays Happy Hour 5-7pm - Saturdays Live Entertainment 5-8pm - Sundays Half for Half, half price drinks for the first half of the game
markets & fairs
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Grove Winter Market - first Sunday of month 9am-1pm Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road, Ocean Grove • Bellarine Community Farmers Market - 3rd Sat of month, 9am1pm Ocean Grove Park • Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm
food/wine
• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wine Ph: 5253 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington - Open weekends and public holidays 11am5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760
get active
• Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, Ocean
Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, ph: 0438055 679 - Tinies 3-7yr Sat 9am - Subbies 8-10yr Monday 4pm - Juniors 11-13yr Saturday 11.15am - Inters 14-16yr Thursday 6pm - Seniors >16yr Tuesday 6.30pm • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music for 55-plus, 10.15am gentle exercises to music for 65plus contact Marg on 5255 1335 - Thursday 1pm Craft Group • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove - Wednesdays 9am Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335
• Rotary Club of Ocean
Clubs meet
Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed - Mon, Tue and Fri: 9am to 3pm, and Wed 9am to 12pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail. com. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5251 2268 or 51542873. Third Monday of every month
Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Ave, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959248 or Bruce 0407 361319 or bffa@hotmail.com. Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Marianne Rogan on 5256 1619. Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996
• Queenscliff RSL Hall - Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway - Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove) Ph: 5251 3393 • Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435 481 920 • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove - Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422 700951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@ bluewateryoga.org.au
reading & writing
• Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.
- Wednesdays 10.30am – Toddlertime - Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses - Fridays 10.30am Preschool Storytime. - First Wednesday of the month 4pm-5pm Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 8-12 - Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm Book chat for adults www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au
family fun
• Koombahla Equestrian Park - Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 52 562 742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove - Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Grove Toy Library Borrow toys for children aged six months to six years, open to families on the Bellarine www. oceangrovetoylibrary.org.
Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670. First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587. First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873. Wednesdays Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine
au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove - Friday 10am-noon Ocean Grove Play Group Any children 5yrs and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time contact Chelsea Cole at oceangroveplaygroup@ gmail.com classes & exhibtions • Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 5255 4294 • Jelly Bean Drama - An educational drama-based program for 3 – 5 year olds that combines structured dramatic play, movement and music. Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre, Fridays 9.20am-10am. Boorai Centre, Ocean Grove, Thursdays: 10.30am-11.10am • Baby Sign & Sing - A class for babies and
Highway. For details contact info@ bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467 Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Ave. Ph Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Peter 0419 782629 Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 5255 3442 or Graeme 5255 3435 Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to
toddlers aged six months to two years to learn basic signs while having fun singing much loved nursery rhymes. Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Fridays: 10.10am10.40am Contact Rachael 0410 728 238 rach@ boogiebrainacademy.com
classes & exhibtions
• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check our program with courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 5255 4294
health & wellbeing
• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@gmail.com.
What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice. com
noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. Second Thursday of every month Prostate Support Group-Bellarine meets at Ocean Grove Community Health Centre at 1.30pm. Contact John Lee on 5221 8862 for details. Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. www. groupspaces.com/coasters-socialgroup or phone 0411 952 598. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone Marg on 52592142 for information
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ACCOMMODATION
Barwon Grove Holiday Rentals Bellarine Getaways Portarlington Beach Motel
CONVEYANCING 0412 102 145 5255 3130 5259 3801
ACCOUNTING SERVICES Ocean Grove Accounting Roche Accounting
5256 2815 5256 2764
DANCE CLASSES
Bellarine Academy of Dance
Seaviews Manor
5256 2866
ANTENNAS
Able Antenna Service
5253 1680 0404 019 781
Kendall Antennas & Communications
0411 490 430
ARCHITECTS de Atelier Architects
5255 3378
Advanced Denture Clinic Coastal Dentures Dr Alastair McCallum - dentist Geelong Wheelchairs Scoot Mobility Scooters Alterations and Repairs
AUDIO EQUIPMENT, HIRE, REPAIRS
EARTHWORKS
Bellarine Audio
John Ryan Earthworks
ELECTRICIANS
AUTOMOTIVE
Andersons Auto Care Bellarine Auto Services Drysdale Smash Repairs Ocean Grove Automotive (RACV) Parts 4 Automotive Sheen Panel Service
BABY AND CHILD Sandi’s Spot
5255 3884 5253 1644 5251 2322 5255 1050 5256 3210 5256 3183 5255 2943
BANKS
Bendigo Bank NAB Westpac
5255 4866 5255 0700 5255 0377
Brendon Brice Electrical
Grove Beauty Room 0439 306 157 Mermaids Unisex Beauty Salon 5255 5844 The Smooth Spot 0431 196 007
5244 0844 0427 313 771 5256 1633 0409 553 022
0490 127 849
0416 165 855
ENGINEERING
Laker Engineering Ocean Grove Engineering
5258 1777 5255 5922
ENGRAVING
Ian Pattison Jewellers
5255 2019
Haze Music Entertainment Agents www.hazemusic.com.au
0413 580 990 0407 694 422 0409 222 112
FINANCIAL SERVICES
BRIDAL WEAR DESIGNER BUILDING DESIGNERS
FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING
0438 442 519
Isabella Design
5255 2034
Binder.Peart Design Pty Ltd 0437 463 125 Michael Higgins Building Design 5255 3355
BUILDERS & NEW HOMES Beechmore Building Solutions Geelong Homes Homes by Chapman Hotondo Homes Le Maistre
5250 4638 5222 5522 0414 752 159 5255 3556 5255 1309
Benno’s Meating Place
5254 1828
CARPENTRY/MAINTENANCE
CARPET CLEANING Carpet Cleaners Geelong
0418 376 820
0426 897 479 0418 429 438 0499 222 042
COMMUNITY GROUPS Vinnies
5256 2050
COMPUTER SALES & REPAIRS BITS IT Services SeeCureIT.com
FLORISTS
Beachside Blooms
5255 3030
Ocean Grove Fresh Fruit
FUNERAL DIRECTORS Tuckers Funeral & Bereavement Service
GARAGES
Greater Geelong Garages Grove Rollerdoors
0411 416 384 0413 967 051
T1 Property Maintenance Tim's Handyman Service
GLAZIERS Bellarine Windows, Doors and Glazing
Frenchy’s Coastal Glazing
GOLF CLUBS
13th Beach Public Driving range Lonsdale Golf Club Ocean Grove Golf Club Portarlington Golf Club Smith Attrill Golf Academy
HEALTH & WELLBEING A Touch of Class Remedial Massage 5255 5137
Bellarine Allied Health Group Bellarine Podiatry
5256 3642 5256 2019
Epic Health Medical Clinic OG Chinese Medicine OG Remedial Massage Centre Ocean View Massage Seaside Serenity Massage Bellarine Hire
5256 2500 0432 961 910 5255 3358 0414 893 719 0403 956 900 5255 1344
Stitchery Blue
HOME LOANS
Smartline Mortgage Brokers
JEWELLERS
Cleo Fine Jewellery Ian Pattison Jewellers
5255 1177 0418 384 104
Outdoor Vision Landscaping Tim’s Pruning & Landscaping
LAWYERS
0418 329 765 0438 861 271 5254 1877 5255 4411 5222 2077
LEADLIGHTS & REPAIRS Carl Davies Leadlights & Repairs
MORTGAGES NURSERIES McOuats Nursery
OFFICE SUPPLIES Press Here
OPTOMETRISTS
Greg Sly Optometrist Ocean Eyes Optometrists
5258 3193
0418 384 104 0418 526 200 5255 2663 5256 1295 5255 5655
PAINTERS
Steven Flynn Painting Services 0411 126 291 Wallington Painting Services 0438 019 991
PETS
Surfcoast Dog Grooming Barefoot Media Photography GB Plantation Shutters
PLASTERERS Beaton Bros Bells Interior Lining
PLUMBING
0414 525 392 0420 205 572 13 15 46 0419 583 154 0433 652 640 0499 222 042 0438 861 271 0418 519 078
0448 541 221 5254 2622 5258 1955 5256 2795 5259 2492 5254 2622
RETAIL
Bellarine Furniture and Bedding Kairos in Grove Knock Knock Homewares Montanas Fashion & Accessories The Last Piece The Vintage Cupboard
ROOFING
Coastal Roofing Dabcon
5255 1336
Annandale Plumbing Ocean Grove Plumbing W H Plumbing and Gas
PRINTERS Paxton Press Press Here
0400 721 185 0400 595 738 5255 1236 5256 3260 0408 037 686 0430 443 700 0430 112 102 5255 1548 5255 2663
REAL ESTATE
All Coast Property Building Inspections - Jason Campbell Potts Hayden Real Estate Kerleys Coastal Real Estate
5255 3130 0407 499 123 5258 1579 5255 1000 5256 2255
LJ Hooker Ocean Grove
5255 1222
RT Edgar
5255 4099
5254 3376 5250 6056 5255 1540 5255 2772 5255 1122 5255 3040 5255 1566 5256 1944 5256 3094 5255 1959 5255 2288 5255 3688 5255 3370 5259 1422 5221 5991 5255 3030
5255 2732 0466 613 038
SECURITY & LOCKSMITHS Posilock Locksmiths Sectrol Security Sylont Watching Service
0418 587 275 0409 943 671 0419 529 623
SHOE SHOPS
5255 1257
SHOWER SCREENS Fast@Geelong
Future Friendly - Solar Power
5222 1332 0422 393 725
SPORTS Tennis Fanatics Coaching
Coulter Roache Lawyers Vines Lawyers Whyte, Just & Moor Lawyers
5255 5500
0414 607 453 0438 231 799
Beachhouse Elkhorn Roadhouse Leleans Restaurant & Functions Michel’s Patisserie Ocean Grove Hotel and Bistro Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta Piping Hot Chicken Shop The Dunes The Groove The Mex
LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONST’N SOLAR POWER Nathan Hovey Landscaping & Maintenance 0411 571482
PLANTATION SHUTTERS
5221 4788
RESTAURANTS/CAFES
Mudge’s Shoes 5256 3990 5255 2019
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Budjet Mowing & Garden Cleanups 0404 530 008
Creecy’s Excavating Hey Mr Mower Man Jim’s Mowing Ruby’s Mowing Ocean Grove SD Turf and Garden
0438 019 991 0416 266 607 5255 2572
5255 3599
Steve's HandyMan & Carpentry Service 0497 331 788
0407 410 393
CLEANING SERVICES Mazza’s Way-to-Clean T1 Property Maintenance
5255 2044 5253 1855 5255 2212
GARDEN & HOME MAINTENANCE
CELEBRANTS
A1 Chimney Sweep
Bellarine Flooring Drysdale Carpet Court Tile Boutique
0414 408 528
CARPET CLEANING/REPAIRS
CHIMNEY SWEEPS
FLOORING
Bellarine Memories
Stanley Steamer Carpet Cleaners 0428 520 525
Leslie Ridgeway Wedding & Funeral Celebrant
0409 359667
0409 700 229 0497 532 159 0410 454 822 0411 061 556
Graham Coates Carpet Cleaning Service 0408 526 997
Kim Brasier’s Carpet Services
5255 3392 5255 9555 5255 5077 5221 6507
FRUIT & VEG
BUTCHERS
Dream Maker Constructions Gavin Tyrell Carpentry Mark Pattison Carpentry Moore Carpentry & Bld Maint
Sand-It Floor Sanding & Polishing
Jikishin Ju-jitsu Ocean Grove Jumpt Personal Training Ocean View Health Club
Smartline Mortgage Brokers
Coastal Business Services Core Financial Planning Crowe Horwath Lighthouse Business Services
Glenn Skipper Bricklaying
HEALTH & FITNESS CLUBS
HOBBIES & CRAFTS
Dave Purdie Electrical Contracting 5256 1988 Geelong Rewires 0417 392 677 Millington Electrics 0412 103 980 Modern Spark 0407 557 573 Oaten Electrical 0402 637 781
Bellarine Timber & Fencing Just Paling Fences Know A Fence
Ivy Hair Creations Hair on Harbour 5258 4764 Melish Hair 5255 2639 Salon Utopia 5256 2282 Snip Curl Hairdressing 0457 788 074
HIRE
Craig Stevens Electrical Contractor 0412 518 400
FENCING
HAIR DRESSERS
Bellarine Remedial & Sports Massage 0417 331694
ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC
BEAUTY SALONS
BRICKLAYING
5255 4533 5255 4700 5255 2584
DISABILITY EQUIPMENT DRESSMAKING
5256 3732
5255 1511
DENTAL
art’s Kool - kids & teens art classes 0437 582 772
Easy Waste
0418 404 543
DELICATESSEN
ART CLASSES & GALLERIES
BIN HIRE
5221 7411 5255 5556 5255 4480
The Olive Pit
AGED CARE
Point Lonsdale Television
Sargeants Conveyancing City to Surf Conveyancing Vines Conveyancing
5255 3233
0418 145028
SURFSHOPS
Murfs Longboards Surf Shop
SURVEYORS
Smith Land Surveyors Tom Freeman
TAKEAWAY
5255 5525 5222 1234 0428 379 378
Marketplace Fish & Chips Ocean Grove Pizza & Pasta Ocean Grove Sushi & Noodle Bar Subway Tradies Take-Away Trident Fishbar Clifton Springs Trident Fishbar Queenscliff Woodies Pizza
TOWING
Drysdale & Dist Accident Towing Ocean Grove & District Accident Towing
5256 2099 5255 4874 5255 3759 5255 3077 5255 5099 5253 1821 5258 2334 5255 4307 5251 2322 5256 3666
TRAVEL AGENTS
helloworld Marketplace Ocean Grove 5256 1888 helloworld - Ocean Grove The Terrace 5255 5252
Ocean Grove Travel Pty Ltd
TREE SERVICES Tree Cycling
TYRES
Surfside Tyre Centre
WEBSITES
Wonderful Websites
5255 4422 0458 641 127 5255 5611 0447 353 033
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS Barefoot Media Photography
0400 721 185
WINDOW CLEANERS
Excel Window Cleaning 0431 939 814 Peter Macmillan 5258 4248 or 0415 493 302 Sparkle Pete's Domestic & Commercial Window Cleaning Services 0439 995 624 T1 Property Maintenance 0499 222 042
WINDOW TINTING Complete Window Films Tintmaster
WINERIES
Jack Rabbit Vineyard Leura Park Estate
Ph: 5255 3233 Leigh: 0412 781 101 Jan: 0497 704 084
0438 648 761 5221 8877 5251 2223 5253 3180
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Home among the gum trees IT'S been a very busy few weeks for me so I haven't managed to get out and about much, so I'm experiencing bird watching withdrawal syndrome (BWWS)! There's been a bit of rain about, but dams and waterways need a lot more, and the pond on the west track of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve is still empty. Speaking of the Nature Reserve, I have noticed that people are walking their dogs in the reserve. I went yesterday for a wander and there was quite a big dog off the lead near the Information Centre. There are native animals in the reserve, including wallabies, echidnas, and a recently spotted koala, so PLEASE keep dogs away from the reserve. It's hard enough for the animals that live there to cope with foxes and cats, let alone people walking their dogs in there. I did see a bird in the Nature Reserve that I hadn't seen before, which was a Peaceful Dove (in fact there were two of them). I had only ever seen a Peaceful Dove in Northern Australia, where they are very common. Peaceful Doves are found throughout Australia,
A Peaceful Dove at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. except in Southern Victoria and Tasmania, and they are usually sedentary, which means that they remain in the same habitat all year round. Peaceful Doves are found in open dry woodland with a grassy areas and at the edges of rainforests. In drier areas, they are often in woodland beside rivers. They feed on the ground and roost in trees. I noticed that the Peaceful Doves in the Nature Reserve were flying quickly from tree to tree and then spending some time on the ground in the paddocks on the west track. Consequently it was
hard to photograph them, but I did manage a feeble photo which helped with Identification. I received an email from Peter and Chris who live in Woodlands, to say that the Kookaburra family that nested in their garden had been coming back for a visit, and they saw all four members of the family at the one time, which is great that all are alive and doing well! I also received an email from Ocean Grove resident Lynne, who had a very close encounter with a Black Kite in the playground at the new Oakdene Estate,
but alas she didn't have her camera on her! I know that 'Bummer I don't have the camera' feeling very well! I have discovered a lovely place to look at birds on my way home from work, which is just on the outskirts of Leopold, near Lake Connewarre. You can drive down Mollers Lane, and there's a lake on the right where there are some ducks and Swamphens. On the left near Lake Connewarre there's a shallow lake on the left, where there are Swans, Dotterels, and Blackwinged stilts. Yesterday I noticed three Brown
Falcons circling, and they were calling to each other, and I've also seen a pair of Kestrels. There is a big sign that this area is going to become a housing estate, so I had better make the most of this little purple patch before it is gone. Anyway, if you are interested in any activities organised by the Bellarine Birdlife group, you can access their calendar of events at http://www. birdlife.org.au/locations/ birdlife-bellarinepeninsula. Cheers and have a great few weeks Jen Carr jencarr@y7mail.com
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Liam breaks 49-year record BELLARINE Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus student Liam Mullen broke a 49-year long jump record at a local athletics carnival last month. The year eight student broke the record by 14 centimeters with his jump of 5.71m in the 14-year age group at the Bellarine Region Athletics Carnival on Thursday April 30. He beat the previous record of 5.57m, which had stood since 1966. Liam, a former Surfside Primary School student, also won the 100m sprint and triple jump in the 14-year age group at the carnival. IN other news, Bellarine Secondary College year 11 student Ned Weatherly broke a 25-year record in the shot put 17-year-old age group. The Ocean Grove local smashed the previous record by nearly three meters with his 18.38m in the shot put. The previous record set in 1990 was 15.56m.
FIRST GAME: Alice Teague-Neeld pictured during her debut for Melbourne Vixens. Picture: GRANT TREEBY
Alice debuts for Vixens
FORMER Ocean Grove netballer Alice Teague-Neeld made a sparkling debut for the first time on court for the Melbourne Vixens against the NSW Swifts on Sunday May 3.
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The 19-year-old who started on the bench, came on in the second and third quarters and scored five goals from her five attempts at goal. Unfortunately for Teague-Neeld’s Vixens, they went down 67-43 in
their ANZ Championship round 10 clash against the Swifts at Allphones Arena in Sydney. Teague-Neeld has been a member of the Melbourne Vixens squad since 2014.
Nick adds to collosal tally LOCAL masters track and field athlete Nick Hodgson added to his substantial medal collection recently at the Australian Masters Athletics Championships in Sydney. Nick took out the horizontal jumps double winning the Men’s 5054 Triple Jump title and claiming the Men’s 50-54 Long Jump Gold Medal. The Triple Jump Gold sees Nick being the Australian Champion for the fifth straight year. This capped off a big season for Nick during which he set two new Australian Records for the Men’s 50+ Triple Jump being the first Australian
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to jump 13m, and also the Victorian Record for the Men’s 50+ Long Jump being the first Victorian to jump 6m. At the same time Nick coached a hugely successful squad of up and coming jumpers who achieved huge breakthrough performances this season. Here are the highlights of Nick’s squad’s achievements: •176 Personal Best jumps •57 Gold, 33 Silver and 30 Bronze Medals at various Championship events •16 Gold Medals at Victorian Championship level •11 Top 8 finishers at
Australian Championship level including 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze medals •6 Geelong Little Athletics Centre Records •Several Geelong Athletics Centre and Residential Records •2 Australian Masters Records •5 Victorian Masters Records Some individual athlete’s highlights: •Max Simovic – Gold Medals: Victorian Junior Championships Triple Jump (TJ), Victorian Little Athletics Championships TJ; Silver Medals: Australian Little Athletics Championship TJ; Bronze Medals:
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Victorian Little Athletics Championships Long Jump (LJ); 7th: Australian Junior Championships TJ; 3 Geelong Little Athletics Centre (GLAC) Records; 5 PBs, 0.6m LJ improvement, 1.18m TJ improvement. • Annabelle Dunn – Gold Medals: Victorian Junior Championships TJ & Victorian All Schools Championships TJ; Silver Medals: Victorian Little Athletics Championships TJ and LJ; Bronze Medals: Victorian Junior Championships LJ; 4th: Australian All Schools Championships TJ; 6th: Australian Junior Championships TJ; 1
GLAC Record; 10 PBs, 1.06m LJ improvement, 0.58m TJ improvement. •Liam Mullen – Gold Medals: Victorian Junior Championships LJ, Victorian Secondary Schools Championships LJ, Victorian All Schools Championships LJ and TJ; Silver Medals: Australian All Schools Championships LJ; 4th: Australian Junior Championships TJ; 9th Australian All Schools Championships TJ; 17th: Australian Junior Championships LJ; GA Centre and Residential Records; 9 PBs, 0.96m LJ improvement, 0.86m TJ improvement.
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Seven make squad SEVEN Ocean Grove footballers were named in an initial 53-man squad for Bellarine Football League’s Interleague clash against Wimmera later this month. Grubber players chosen in an extended squad include new Ocean Grove ruck Andrew Jarvis and ex Geelong West GFL defender Jahd Anderson. Jarvis and Anderson join Aaron O’Callaghan, Rowan O’Callaghan, Tom Roberts, star midfielder Andrew Higgins and high flyer Daniel Maloney as the Ocean Grove representatives. BFL Interleague assistant coach, Matt Payne, said last year’s BFL runners-up Ocean Grove were worthy of several inclusions despite the club’s failure to win a match in the first four rounds of 2015. Payne, a former Ocean Grove Football Club senior co-coach in 2009, is a multiple premiership winning senior player at the
Grubbers. “You have got to remember Ocean Grove played in a BFL grand final last year,” Payne said. “They (Ocean Grove) have got talent and ability and they are just having a wretched run with injuries at the moment.” Payne said the BFL Interleague squad was since reduced to less than 40 players due to injuries and player unavailability. IN other news, the last of two BFL Interleague training sessions will take place at Barwon Heads on Tuesday May 19 and Thursday May 21 at 6pm. A jumper presentation will follow after training on Thursday night May 21. The BFL will play against the Wimmera Football League at City Oval in Horsham on Saturday May 23. LAST year the BFL lost its interleague clash against Casey Cardinia by 45 points at Simonds Stadium in Geelong.
Bears maul Lions
Elica back among GOR starters OCEAN Grove Remedial Massage owner and keen runner Elicia Crook would have laughed if you told her she had taken up halfmarathon running five years ago. On Sunday May 17, the inspirational local Ocean Grove business owner will compete in her second Great Ocean Road half-marathon. Crook’s first halfmarathon was at the 2014 Great Ocean Road Marathon. Crook will celebrate her 34th birthday on May 16,
the day before she races in the 23 kilometre run. It has been a remarkable rise for Crook, at age 30 she had only started running. “Four years ago I did not run at all,” Crook told the Voice. Crook is aiming to beat her time of 2 hours and 28 minutes in last year’s Great Ocean Road halfmarathon event. “The average Great Ocean Road halfmarathon time is 2 hours and 14 minutes and I would like to do in 2:10 this year,” Crook said.
A TOP of the table clash in Round 5 of the 2015 Geelong Baseball Association winter season saw Wallington’s Bellarine Bears A Grade side get the better of Guild Lions 4-2. Three runs in the top of the first was enough to give the Bears the edge in what turned out to be a low scoring tussle. Two hits to Murray, Chris Bramwell and Wayne Visser led the way for the Bears with an RBI each to Chris Barker and Brad McKentish. Starting pitcher Simon Murry (8 strikeouts) starred to hold out a number of late innings surges from the opposition in deteriorating conditions to go the complete game for the Bears. The Bellarine Bears A Reserve side went down to Guild Lions 1-2. Starting pitcher Tyson O’Keefe (6 strikeouts) went deep into the game only giving up 2 hits. With the bat Steve Osborn had 2 hits, with one hit a piece to Alex Hockey (1 double), Jack Auld, Dane Wise-Graham and Geoff Rome. In C Grade the Bellarine Bears blasted away the Mounties 20-2. Triples to Andrew Riddett (3 hits), Brad O’Brien (2 hits), Lachlan Hockey (3 hits) and Jac Eaton (3 hits) typified the power hitting on display from the Bears. Lachlan Stott (8 strikeouts) was superb on the mound holding the opposition to one run before handing over to Matt Price to close out the game. In the Under 15 competition, the Bellarine/Deakin side defeated Guild Lions 6-2. With the bat Harry Lazarus (1 double) led the way with 2 hits, with Paul Hassan also chiming in with a hit. Starting pitcher Lachlan Hockey (6 strikeouts) was backed up by some miserly team defence. The Bellarine Bears Under 13 side came
Bellarine Bears A Reserve player Alex Hockey watches the play on second base in the Round 3 clash against Deakin.
out on top of Werribee 10-9 in a closely fought contest. For the Bears offence Zac Brady (1 double), Tyler King, Darcy McKentish, Sam Lazarus and Alex Archdall each came away with hits. Starting pitcher Brady set the game up for relief pitcher Bradyn Barker to star in closing out the game. Interested in finding out more pay the Bears a visit online at www.bellarinebears. org.au.
Cobras keep the faith
COLLENDINA Cricket Club has re-appointed senior coaches Ben Ricardo and Corey Walter for the 2015/16 season. Both Ricardo and Walter took the reins as first year dual senior co-coaches at the Cobras last season. Collendina made the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A grade finals in 2014/15, but were eliminated by runners-up Anglesea in the semi-finals.
Grubbers cricket AGM OCEAN Grove Cricket Club conducted their annual general meeting on Sunday May 10. The Grubbers have kept the same committee with club's elected positions below from last season. Positions are as follows for the 2015/16 season: President – Colin Bate; Vice President – Richard Bate; Secretary – Paul Madden; and Treasurer – Craig D’Arcy.
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Surfside Waves under 15 boys team before their game against Barwon.
Action from Surfside Waves boys under 15 loss to Barwon.
Action from Surfside Waves girls under 13 game against Barwon.
Women's Division 1 Surfside Waves 3 def Corio Bay 1 A very scrappy first half saw Ocean Grove chasing the ball at times and not competing to the level that it is capable. Chances were still plentiful and finally the Waves opened the scoring after a great interception and shot by Mills, well saved by the Corio Bay keeper, followed up by Sattler who managed to get the ball over the line. The Corio Bay goalkeeper had a superb game and just seemed to be in the right place at the right time, as Grove peppered the goal. Grove did settle and played much better and the interplay in the midfield from Mills, Billington and Gillbee was superb. At the back, Sparks had an outstanding game as did Pickett and Murphy. The injection of Jennings in the second half gave the Waves a massive edge up front and her weaving runs will give the Corio Bay defenders nightmares for weeks to come. Creating chances at every turn Jennings got the second, a well taken one-on-one with the keeper. The final goal was from another Jennings run, saved well by the keeper, put away with aplomb, a great follow up by Gillbee. Great game for Kocurosowska on the wing who continues to grow and improve every week. Men's Division 1 Surfside Waves 2 drew with Drysdale 2 The Surside Waves Men's Division One side went into their second match of the season against Drysdale at home under lights, and were looking to make amends after a sloppy performance against Breakwater. Coming off the back of a bye, Surfside ensured it started quickly, and looked to get on top of an organised Drysdale unit in the early moments of the match. Some tidy passing around the top of the box saw the Waves win a free kick in a dangerous area. Captain Adrian Bond stepped up and converted a magnificent effort that sailed straight over the keeper's head. A lapse in concentration saw Drysdale equalise, and the scores were locked at 1-1 at half time. The second half was totally dominated by the Waves, with Mandley, McClelland and Pedler dominating in midfield. The breakthrough came when gun left back
Mathew Kirk scored directly from a corner. The Waves looked to have it in the bag, but were undone in the closing moments with a bicycle kick that could only be described as unbelievable. Men's Division 3 Surfside Waves 3 def Barwon 1 Round 3 for the Waves saw them take on the new Barwon Green team at home. Surfside opened the scoring with a screamer from Nicholsen. Terrorising the Barwon defence all afternoon were McInnes and Nicholsen supported well in the midfield by Mujica and Bourchier. Royle was solid as ever at the back controlling the ball and playmaking for wingers Ortner, Kirsopp and Holroyds. Surfside's pressure forced a Barwon own goal and the team went into the sheds 2-nil up. The second half saw more even play between the teams, but McInnes and Nicholsen continued to make chance after chance before Surfside was awarded a penalty that was converted by Nicholsen. Barwon was awarded a penalty for handball in the box which was converted well. Under 16 Girls Surfside Waves 1 lost to Golden Plains 3 On a beautiful day the under 16s took to the field with confidence. Playing with great purpose and skill, passing the ball around and creating some lovely interplay. The game remained goalless for the bulk of the first half with both teams having chances. Towards the end of the half Golden Plains scored a good goal going into half time one up. At half time Cath and Allana asked the girls to try to move the ball out of the congestion of the middle and out to the wings, which they did really well. Again some lovely football played from both teams. Golden Plains extended its lead further but Surfside pulled one back after Tiani Whyte converted an unstoppable penalty. Late in the game Golden Plains grabbed a third goal after pressing the Surfside goal. Round 1, Under 15 Boys Surfside Waves 12 def Bellarine Sharks 0 The Sharks hosted the Waves on a cold and windswept Sunday morning, with only 10 players, the Waves with subs to spare. The eventual score of 12-0 was somewhat expected and the boys delivered on
that. Jasper Bromley led the way with four, his best a mazy run down the left from behind half way. A number of others got their first goals for the club in a solid team effort, but credit to the Sharks as they are an improved team from a month ago. Round 2, Under 15 Boys Surfside Waves 1 lost to Barwon 6 The Waves' first loss for the season. The under 15 coach had to ref and Adrian Vodopic from the under 17 put his hand up to coach for the first time in his career. In any loss it is always good to take what you learnt, improve on the positives, always respect your players, coaches and officials. Round 2, Under 13 Girls Surfside Waves 1 lost to Surf Coast 2 Forwards Abbey and Zoe C and a midfield of Penny, Zoe E and Tamsyn repelled many attacks. Makayla narrowly missed scoring. Georgia, Kiara and Ella were resolute in defence and Penny strong on the ball. After the break SC scored in quick succession. Tahlia’s crunching tackles, Libby’s speed and Poppy’s passing created space for Eva to score. Despite losing it was a terrific effort. Round 1, Under 17 Boys Surfside Waves 4 lost to Breakwater Eagles 5 The strong wind was an important factor in the game and the Waves played against it in the first half and Breakwater took great advantage by scoring very early in the game yet soon after the Waves equalised with a great goal from Noah Mujica. As the wind was getting stronger, the Eagles scored three more goals. Although the Waves played some good football, theycouldn't adapt to the conditions of the first half and Breakwater was more direct and effective. The score was 1-4 at the break. The coach, Pablo Mujica, advised the players to not panic and to keep playing their creative football and to pressure Breakwater, which was going to find it as difficult against the the wind. The second half saw Surfside rectify its setup as it imposed good football and scored brilliant goals. Mujica scored his first hat-trick for the season when he scored twice after a great build up in the midlle of the park. Waves were unlucky not to equalise
on several occasions. From 4-1 down, the Waves scrambled back to 3-4 and then in a counterattack Breakwater scored its fifth goal, in what was their only attack for the second half. The Waves replied with a fourth goal thanks to a great finish by Adrian Vodopic to make it 5-4 however the referee blew full time shortly thereafter. Round 2, Under 17 Boys Surfside Waves 1 drew with Barwon 0 due to match being abandoned because of lightning The weather impacted the game again, yet the Waves started promisingly and created chances time and time again, before Jordi Broughton chased down a one-on-one with their goalkeeper and slotted it into the net. The weather then turned nasty with constant lightning strikes in the vicinity of the ground. The referee, Daniel Breen, who must be commended on his decision making as a young referee, blew his whistle and took the players from the field. The lightning continued and a decision was made for the safety of the players and spectators that the game would be abandoned. Once again the coach was impressed with the football on display and the Waves could have been several goals up before the game was abandoned and many positives will be taken from the 30 minutes played. Round 2, Under 12 Boys Surfside Waves 1 lost to Geelong 8 The boys were a little shocked to find themselves three goals down in less than 10 minutes. Waves turned up their defence but an own-goal deflection showed they were feeling the pressure. Good challenges by Will H, Dean and Sam. Alex was everywhere, and nice pressure from Matt and Louie both in their first game. In the second half the boys went out with recharged enthusiasm. A quick goal by Geelong made the boys fight harder and Buddy finished off a full-field length team play to put Surfside on the board. Dylan very capably saved some goals but wasn't quite tall enough to stop them all. Errol and Jordan challenged well, Rory and Mavro passed well, and Luis and Elias made valiant attempts at goal but in the end Geelong proved too strong.
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Ocean Grove Collendina Football Club reports round 4 and 5 Round 4 OGCC U10 Red (22) Anglesea (21) What a game! The Under 10 Red team played a great team game against Anglesea, using each other with great handballing and running. Cobras' captain for the day Heath Collins stood up and lead by example. Jack Bennett went in hard all day, he found the footy and used his team mates really well. A great setup at half back in the 2nd half by Lachlan Wallbank created a great defence, allowing Anglesea to only score 1 goal in the third and 1 point in the forth. With our team then scoring 1 goal 4 in the last quarter left Cobras with a one point victory at the final siren. Well done Cobras. OGCC U10 White (31) St. Albans White (39) An excellent match up and even better display from the boys, with St Albans sneaking in with a win. Major effort and senior like display of football from D.Grace, R.Hynson and J.Hunt saw young gun Jack Every snag his first great link up, the boys showed really exceptional play which left most spectators aghast with Jack marking in the square and punting the pill to the bridge. Awards this week go to Cobra little champions Ben Eales, Finlay Rolfs, Griffen Burgess, Oscar Stephenson and Elijah Ottosen. Great work lads with plenty of persistance shown. OGCC U10 Orange (15) Torquay McMahon (65) The boys had their first match
Cobras u14 3s v Drysdale Eddy. under lights against Torquay by Levi Norman made sure McMahon. We came out we got over the line. Great on fire with Jarvis Lindsay work Cobras. Goal scorers and Henry Wood kicking a were Lachie Allan, Kai goal each in the first quarter, Caligari and Jack Connelly outscoring Torquay. with BOG given by Drysdale It was a bit of a hard slog to Blake Hodgson which was after quarter time as Torquay's great. bigger boys got going. The OGCC U12 Blue (87) improvement in all of the Torquay Shearer (7) boys has been great with some OGCC Blue again came out solid tackling and pressure firing from the first bounce. on the opposition, and most With two early goals from importantly they never gave the forwards and some up. Best players were Sam tenacious tackling from one VanUijtert, Will Stute and of the Captains Rhys Devlin, Fraser Stow. the Cobras set the bar high OGCC U10 Blue (27) and put their opposition on Drysdale Bennett (19) notice. A great game against OGCC Blue kept up the Drysdale. Jack Connelly intensity for four quarters, racked up possessions all firing off goals and tackling day. Some great marking hard all day. A whole team by Makani Storey and hard effort was evident on the running by Kyan Bowers, set scoreboard. Congratulations up Kai Caligari’s first goal. to Nathan Down, Cooper The boys finished first half Styles, Austin Derby and Ty on top led by fast and furious Armistead on your awards. Blake Hodgson and Alex OGCC U12 White (91) Gibbon. Lachie Allan was Grovedale Gold (43) on the end of a big shepherd After a very even first half but got straight up and waved where Grovedale lead by 1 the trainer away. Second half point at the break, the mighty Drysdale made the boys dig Cobras boys really hit their deep, and strong tackling led straps and played an amazing
3rd quarter to pile on 6 goals to 0. The boys were led well by their captains for the day James Spowart & Kody Harrison-Roberts in a full 4 quarter effort and the crowd really appreciated their attack on the ball as well as great skill and teamwork. Goal kickers were Kye Annard, Izaak Terhorst, Charlie Every, Max McLachlan, Jai Harrison-Roberts, Xavier Eales, Fletcher Keck, Austin Hamilton, Zak Poynder and Diesel McNeil. Encouragement Awards went to Charlie Every, Tahj Wirth and Kody Harrison-Roberts OGCC U12 Orange (20) Torquay Grossman (63) Torquay Grossman with the benefit of winning the toss kicked out to an early three goal, lead kicking with the wind in the first quarter. Cobras worked really hard and tackled very well in the second half, however were not able to close the gap. Award winners this week were Connor Asquith, Tom Butler and Ayden Dunell. OGCC U14 1s (49) Leopold (84) The boys started well by kicking 4 goals to 3 in the first quarter for a narrow lead at the first break. Connor Picket was everywhere with Leyton Woolly and Mitch Pope bullocking their way through packs and bringing their teammates into the game. Will Monk kicked 3 goals for the quarter. The second quarter was a seesaw affair with Leopold heading into the main break 8 points up.
Cobras u12 White v Grovedale Gold. Nathan Scarpa was doing Harrington ran hard all day. a great job at full back and Great effort Cobras. was being backed up by a Round 5 (Saturday games hardworking back line again only) being led by a skilful Lucy OGCC U10 Orange (6) McEvoy. The final quarter Aireys Inlet (60) was won by Leopold who The U/10 Orange Boys eventually ran out 35 point travelled to Bellbrae to take winners which did not reflect on the Airey's Inlet Eels in wet the closeness of the contest. and windy conditions. OGCC U12 2s (23) St. The Eels bigger boys Joseph’s (75) handled the conditions better The Cobras were slow out of and got off to a quick start the box but began to get into kicking with the wind and the game towards the end of didn't look back. the second term. Cobras only goal for the The second half saw the game came from the boot boys dig in and put some of James Stow after some good passages of play together great team work, the birthday to create more scoring boys Henry Wood and Joe opportunities however they McGregor worked hard all were unable to close the gap game, and the whole team on the scoreboard. continues to improve each OGCC U14 3's (53) week and never gives up. Drysdale Eddy (35) Awards went to James Dean, Our first home game for the James Barry, James Devine season against Drysdale was and Liam Duckett. a positive result for the lads. OGCC U12 White (58) St. Kicking 3 early goals and Albans Grinter (9) then being challenged by The game was played in Drysdale, we luckily hung trying conditions with the on for a solid 3 goal win. wind howling across the Louis Beale worked tirelessly, ground through the entire Brad Beckwith kicked his 1st game, for the second week in goal for the Club and Will a row there was only 1 point
the difference at half time but that’s when the game turned. Led by Cobras two captains for the day in Baxter Stephenson and Spencer Bryan the boys kicked into top gear to totally dominate the second half. It was a true team effort with every player chipping in - GO COBRAS! Goal Kickers today were Kye Annand, Xavier Eales, Jai Harrison- Roberts, Ned Poynder and Bailey Scarpa. Encouragement awards went to Johnte Lange, Baxter Stephenson, Spencer Bryan and Billy Charles. OGCC U14 2's (10) Leopold (23) The Cobra 2nds began with intensity and effort in a hard fought game with no scoring advantage in the strong breeze. The game was always a tight contest with some minor skill errors being the difference between the two teams. The second half continued in the same vain in what was a low scoring game, the boys fought all the way to the line, unable to close the two goal difference. OGCC U14 3s (39) Grovedale (27) The U/14 3rds played Grovedale at home. After a good win last week we were able to show consistent effort to again come out on top in a close game. Harry Clark was the dominant big man on the ground, ably supported by Louis Beale and Flynn Kinsey. Congratulations to Keon Williams who kicked his first Cobra goal. Great effort boys.
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Grubbers fail to tame the Tigers A Grade OG 38 vs Torquay 48 Best: Bec Friend, Alex Lee, Vanessa Rischitelli Torquay set up its win in the second quarter, but Grove was competitive in the remaining three with a fantastic second half led by Bec Friend cascading through the centre and some fantastic goaling from Alex Lee and Tina Birch. Great defence from Vanessa Rischittelli to try and stem the Tigers' scoring. B Grade OG 28 vs Torquay 37 Best: Abbey Badrock, Lauren Ollis, Vanessa Rischitelli A new look B grade side couldn’t match Torquay’s intensity in the third quarter. But a fantastic effort from all especially junior Abbey Badrock and welcoming back Vanessa Rischitelli who bolted out in defence with Lauren Ollis.
C Grade OG 22 vs Torquay 13 Best: Rowena de Kretser, Amber Binns, Kylie Collett Strong start by the Grove girls who maintained the lead throgh an active attack line lead by Amber Binns and some great shooting from Rowena de Kretser. The defence put pressure on the Tigers with some clever play from Kylie Collett. D Grade OG 22 vs Torquay 27 Best: Brianna Doolan, Adele Smith, Famie Needham Highly contested game with Brianna Doolan and Tam Splatt stopping the Tigers' converting. Adele Smith was providing plenty of opportunities for goalers Famie Needham and Sam Green. The second half of the game saw many turnovers but Grove was unable to capitalise.
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Grove B grade lines up against Queenscliff.
Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
Emily's rare honour OCEAN Grove netballer Emily Moroney (pictured above) is celebrating a rare honour after her excellence on the netball court. The gifted teenager won the Victorian Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Spirit of Netball Award in the Bellarine Football Netball League 17 and under competition. Last month Emily was presented with the award after she was voted and named the best and fairest player for her round one efforts on April 4.
C grade action.
Grove C grade lines up against Queenscliff.
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Ocean Grove won the Sinnott Plumbing trophy, pictured with Julie Rodger of BDNA. OCEAN Grove turned pink on Saturday for the Pink Sports Fundraising Day with a stylish match against Queenscliff to take out the sponsored Sinnott Plumbing trophy. Grove A Grade decked out in their Pink A Line dresses challenged the Coutas with pressure netball across the court and maintained their focus throughout the game to win by 27 goals. A Grade – Ocean Grove 53 vs Queenscliff 26 Best Players: Tina Birch, Bec Friend, Alex Lee The Grove side dominated from the first whistle with leaders all over the court, Tina Birch stood strong against the Coutas together with unstoppable Alex Lee in the goal ring shooting 33 goals for the day. One of the highlights also was Bec Friend in the centre with her non-stop running and
feeding into the attack. B Grade – Ocean Grove 29 vs Queenscliff 24 Best Players: Vanessa Rischitelli, Meg Badrock, Alyse O'Keefe. This was a close encounter and could have gone either way with scores level for most of the match but there was some fancy defence from Vanessa Rischitelli and Meg Badrock to stem the goal flow in the last together with Alyse O'Keefe battling it out in the centre. Nice close win! C Grade – Ocean Grove 22 vs Queenscliff 6 Best Players: Paula Birch, Eden Bolton, Sheree Oates C Grade led right from the start and didn't let Queenscliff get their hands on anything, reliable Paula Birch in defence dominated with Eden Bolton in goals and Sheree Oates doing all the leg work on the wing.
D Grade – Ocean Grove 21 vs Queenscliff 11 Best Players: Nikita Maslen, Tamara Splatt, Famie Needham D girls have put a win on the board, their persistence over the previous weeks has finally paid off with a great win against the Coutas. Nikita Maslen made it look easy in the centre with Famie Needham taking control in goal attack and Tamara Splatt setting the pace in defence. Well done girls! 19U Ocean Grove 32 vs Queenscliff 13 Best Players Jaimie ElHage, Indiana Bosch, Briony Wemyss Fantastic win by the girls with dominance all over the court, shining lights in defence Jaimie El-Hage and Indiana Bosch with Briony Wemyss shooting us a storm in the goals.
A grade action.
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Slow start for shellshocked Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh instructs his players at the quarter time break (above) while play continues in the match against Torquay (below).
Injuries halt Grove start MARK HEENAN
OCEAN GROVE’S winless start to 2015 continued at the hands of an inaccurate Torquay by 67 points on May 2. The Grubbers’ round four loss at Spring Creek Reserve against ladder leader Torquay saw the visitors plummet to a 0-4 record this year. Torquay amassed 43 scoring shots compared to Ocean Grove’s 11. The win was the Tigers' first victory against the Grubbers at Spring Creek Reserve since 2010. The home side dominated with numerous forward 50 entries kicking with the wind in the first term, but wasted opportunities after booting 1.9 despite the solid Grubber defence. The Grubbers trailed by only three points at quarter time. Ocean Grove failed to capitalise on a threegoal wind advantage in the second quarter as the Tigers lifted their intensity around the contested ball and booted five majors to the visitors’ three. At half-time Torquay led by 16 points. Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh said his club’s second quarter fade out proved costly in the final analysis. “I reckon our second quarter was really costly because I thought we just did not work hard enough,” Walsh told the Voice. “I think the players may have thought it would just happen for us in the second quarter.” After the match, Walsh took the unprecedented step of addressing his players on Spring Creek Reserve. Walsh said the move allowed the Grubbers to reflect on their tough start to 2015. “I suppose when you have had four tough losses you are trying to change the environment a little and keeping them
SCOREBOARD
OCEAN GROVE 7.4.46 lost to TORQUAY 14.29.113 GOALS: J. Anderson 2, H. Foott, M. Kellett, D. Freeman, D. Moroney, J. Pumphrey BEST: D. Maloney, S. Fairway, B. Warren, M. Caldow, K. Long, L. Rock
Grubber Liam Rock tries to get a handball away against Torquay. together and keep their attention in a different way,” Walsh said. “It was a good time to reflect on the last four weeks.” Torquay extended the margin out to 47 points at three-quarter time thanks to a five-goal third term. “They are very good around the football Torquay ... they are really strong around the middle of the ground,” Walsh said. Tiger key forward Issac Baker proved a vital target and finished with four goals for the home side. The home side dominated the scoring in the final quarter kicking 3.9. Walsh admitted his injury depleted team had struggled in attack this season – by round four the Grubbers had failed to kick 10 goals or more in a match. “We have got to kick more goals for sure,” Walsh said. New Grubber recruit Jahd Anderson was the only multiple goalkicker
with two majors against the Tigers, while the versatile Dan Maloney played an impressive game when he switched from the forward line to the midfield. The Grubbers were without some key senior regulars against Torquay including injured star recruits Ryan Hargrave (hip) and Andrew Jarvis (corked thigh). The experienced duo of James McTaggart (achilles tendonitis) and Aaron O’Callaghan, who was suspended for one week for rough conduct by the AFL Barwon Tribunal after Ocean Grove’s loss to Barwon Heads on April 19, did not play. Ocean Grove livewire forward Travis Gavin and key onballer Kelly Williams both made their long awaited comebacks from injury through the Grubber reserves grade against Torquay. Key midfielder Jack Rawlings also made a return from a shoulder injury via the reserves.
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Grove's win relief Cont from back page. “They (Orvis and Simpson) were good too for Queenscliff, but our plan was to play that way and to go with (Jarvis and Lundberg in the ruck) and that worked,” Walsh said. “I thought Jarvis battled hard and Lundberg was really good.” Nik and Luke Orvis both booted two majors, while Nathan Pettigrove who was dangerous early for Queenscliff kicked two goals. At half-time the Grubbers extended their margin to 21 points, thanks to a five-goal second term. The third quarter saw the wet and slippery weather conditions settle in for both teams. Queenscliff lifted its intensity to fight back and
trailed by only 14 points at three-quarter time. Walsh said while the damp conditions restricted scoring in the second half, he conceded the Grubbers had to play smarter around the ball in the final term to hold off a fourth quarter onslaught from Coutas. “We got ahead of ourselves, we got a bit too attacking,” he said. “After the game our players fixed that to their credit and maybe three weeks ago we might not have fixed that.” Grubber Rowan O’Callaghan kicked the only goal in a scrappy final term amidst the heavy rain as Queenscliff were kept goalless. Walsh has confirmed Grubber prized recruit Ryan Hargrave is likely to
This week's game is for Boydy
Good signs at Grove 16s
OCEAN Grove’s BFL round six clash against Newcomb this Saturday May 16 is the ‘Dave Boyd Memorial Day’. Tickets are $20 which includes gate entry, afternoon tea at the halftime function and the opportunity to participate in some fantastic raffles and auctions. All the proceeds from the day will go to the Boyd family. Boyd, a keen surfer and former Grubber, was a popular local Ocean Grove identity, who passed away last year. For more information please contact Tony Potter on 0418 583 126.
Round 1 vs St Josephs Grubbers U16(2) finally broke through for their maiden win against a very competitive St Joeys side in the first game of the season proper. Coach Glenn McManus laid it bare pre game with expectations of a tougher, more aggressive and mature style of play and attitude. The boys got the message alright and battled their guts out for 4 hard quarters in gale force conditions blowing across the ground, not really favouring either end. Newly made co-captains, Craig Goodger and Jack Tregenza, had great games and were supported beautifully by classy Sam Beasley and Jesse Caliguiri. The tough small men Angus Benson, Ronan Healy and Ben Bennett put their heads over the ball and created opportunities for the fast runners in a see sawing match. Scores were level at 3/4 time and inspired by some home truths from the coach,The Grubbers wanted it more. Lachie Street relished some space and sent the boys into attack and was ably assisted
line-up against Newcomb at home this Saturday after overcoming a hip injury he sustained in the club's loss to Drysdale in round two. Senior game starts at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve at 2:10pm. IT WAS a double celebration for the Grubbers on Saturday, Ocean Grove’s reserves grade defeated Queenscliff by 32 points. Final scores were Ocean Grove 10.10.70 to Queenscliff 6.2.38. Grubber Daniel Freeman was the star up forward and booted five goals, while Sam Rankin played a solid game in defence. Ocean Grove are in fifth position on the ladder with a 3-2 record after five rounds.
by Lachlan McKinnon (who took a ripping goal line mark) Connor OKeefe, Seamus Spanner and Nick Malone all showed plenty when it counted and the Grubbers ran out 14 point winners. Well done lads on a great win which had every single player contributing. Ocean Grove 6.8:44 St Joeys 3.10:28 Best: A.Benson, R.Healy, J.Caliguiri, J.Tregenza, C.OKeefe, C.Goodger Round 4 vs South Barwon/Geelong Ammos Round 4 saw the Under16 (2) side up against a combined South Barwon/ Geelong Amateur team at home in the first game of an U16 double header. The wind was minimal, the temperature mild and apart from a heavy dew all was perfect for footy. For the first time this season, the Grubbers were up and about pre match. The chatter was good and Glenn had them primed and ready to set the agenda for the game. South Barwon jumped out of the blocks and put a couple of quick ones on the scoreboard. Ben Bennett was involved in everything,
SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 11.9.75 defeated QUEENSCLIFF 9.8.56 GOALS: T. Gavin 2, S. Fairway, J. McTaggart , K. Williams, M. Laidler, R. O'Callaghan, L. Rock, J. Pumphrey, P. Maloney, D. Maloney BEST: S. Fairway, J. Anderson, R. O'Callaghan, J. Rawlings, L. Rock, K. Long
using his body strongly and Will Trevean impressed with great attack on the footy. Persistence paid off and the forward line finally took their opportunities with Jack Martin roving beautifully to bag 2 majors late in the quarter to put the Grubbers a point in front at the first change. The 2nd quarter was dominated by Grove but they couldn't convert the scoring chances into goals. Craig Goodger rucked well and the rest of the midfield got plenty of the ball. Hamish McManus was a real asset with his no nonsense straight line fearless attack as was Lachy Habgood who is getting better and better every game he plays. The Grubbers went into the long break 9 points down but having had more scoring shots. The coaches half time message was simple - don't watch others doing the hard stuff, get involved. The boys came out hard again with Lachy Street leading by example with ferocious intent and great support around the stoppages. Ryan McNulty used his pace to advantage and Fletcher Long pushed
forward and had instant success bagging a beauty and almost replicating a minute later. Pressure brought mistakes and the boys ended up kicking 1.4 to South Barwon's 1 straight which meant they went into the last quarter only 5 points behind. The result hinged on who could do the little things better. Jack Tregenza used his great footy brain to push forward as the Grubbers had all the play. Seamus Spanner took their best player and kept him pretty quiet, while Connor O'Keefe put his head over the ball time and time again. In the end, the boys weren't able to bridge the gap despite having most of the play in their half of the ground. There was plenty to take from the match and a first win is just around the corner as long as the boys listen to the coach and put their hearts and minds into training and match day. Ocean Grove: 3.12.30 South Barwon: 6.6.42 Goal kickers: J.Martin 2, F.Long 1 Best: W.Trevean, L.Street, H.McManus, B.Bennet, L.Habgood, C.Goodger.
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HERE WE GO Gutsy win over Coutas
Grove's Daniel Freeman holds on despite being ambushed by Coutas players. Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY
MARK HEENAN
Ocean Grove A grade wore pink suits in support of Breast Cancer awareness during their win over Queenscliff on Saturday. Reports pages 32-33. Picture LINDSAY KELLEY.
A GUTSY performance saw Ocean Grove win their first match in 2015 under new coach Wayne Walsh against a competitive Queenscliff on May 9. The Grubbers, the 2014 BFL runners-up, had last tasted victory in last year’s BFL senior preliminary final against Torquay on September 6. It was a must win for the Grubbers, who went into the game with a 0-4 record, in wet conditions at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve. Final scores were Ocean Grove 11.9.75 to Queenscliff
8.8.56. Ocean Grove had up to six key inclusions including dynamite small forward Travis Gavin, who kicked two goals, on-ballers Kelly Williams, Jack Rawlings, Aaron O’Callaghan and James McTaggart and ruckman Andrew Jarvis. Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh felt proud of his players after the club’s winless start to 2015 including pre-season losses to Strathmore and Berwick. “Not just me, but the players they have been working hard all preseason,” Walsh told the Voice. “You put a bit of cattle that had been injured back out
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there (and that) obviously makes a difference.” The Grubbers lost some key personnel through injury after youngster Brayden Warren was taken from the ground in the first quarter with concussion, while veteran Mark Laidler sustained a calf injury. Ocean Grove toiled hard in the first quarter and led by nine points at the first break. Queenscliff were a dangerous proposition in the ruck with key talls Nik Orvis and Alex Simpson, but Grubber pair Andrew Jarvis and Tom Lundberg help combat the Coutas’ influence in the middle. Continued page 35.