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Fun at the footy It may not have been the best game of the season (some commentators said it was the worst), but that didn't stop the OGNC from enjoying an outing to the round 14 AFL clash between Richmond and Sydney at the MCG. Hannah, Chloe, Dayna and Izzy saw the Swans prevail by 11 points in a low-scoring affair. Full story, page 2.
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UPGRADE calls for Thacker Street are growing as locals point to the increase in population, traff ic and the number of cyclists struggling to get across the town safely. The street is under City of Greater Geelong control and has been on the radar for cycle lane improvements for several years. Currently a south side cycle lane stretches from Presidents Avenue to Wallington Road but the road lacks sealed walking or cycle ways between Presidents Avenue and Grubb Road and along the entire north side. Thacker Street resident Lisa Tink said getting her three young children across to sports facilities was a big safety problem. “The ironic thing is, they are building Shell Road Reserve sports and the aquatic centre infrastructure but they are not supplying a safe means for people to use their bicycles and not their cars. Continued page 2.
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Continued from front page. “We used to live in Mermaid Avenue and the number of times my kids wanted to ride up to the skate park and I wouldn’t let them. I can’t understand why they are not making it a priority. “You cannot even ride on the gravel bike lane because it is so pot holed. And we can’t ride down the other side of the road the wrong way. Why can’t they build a bike lane on our side?” Long-time resident and frequent bike rider Craig McGarry contacted the Voice with his own photographs in a bid to draw attention to the current state of the street. “Riding a bicycle along this road is fraught with danger,” he said. “The lack of a shoulder makes this road very dangerous. “The road is a main thoroughfare in the town used by, among others, children going both ways to primary and secondary schools. As there is also a lack of footpath, the road becomes the best of two bad options." City of Greater Geelong General Manager City Services, Gary Van Driel, said Council is currently investigating the potential upgrading of Thacker Street in Ocean Grove, between Grubb Road and Presidents Avenue. He said the investigation
Residents say Thacket Street is not safe. covers the possibility of onroad cycle lanes, indented parking, kerb and channel drainage works and footpath works on the southern side of Thacker Street, and the potential for future works on the northern side of the street. Mr Van Driel said the presence of another service authority’s water main running directly underneath the preferred kerb alignment was a complicating factor in the design for the upgrade. He said options were being examined on the possibility that the water main could be relocated or avoided, in order to minimise the cost of the project. However, although a Barwon Water spokesperson confirmed it is aware of City of Greater Geelong investigations into an upgrade of Thacker Street, Ocean Grove, she said “the ball was now in
their court”. Barwon Water has previously advised the council of critical water supply infrastructure located in the vicinity of the proposed works and the requirements to maintain the integrity of these assets. “Barwon Water has advised of the location of the main and the minimum distance requirements. It is up to council to come back to us now,” she said. Thacker Street has been identified by Bike Safe as one of the worst hazard roads for cyclists in the region. Bike safe has done its own costings and argues a solution is as close as $144,000. The president of Bike Safe, Mr Barton van Laar is so far disappointed in the Council's response to date. He said it's a key arterial road with no shoulders, links old and new Ocean Grove, the two shopping centres, and all the activity on the Shell
Road Recreation Reserve. "We have been trying to get the City of Greater Geelong to add shoulders to Thacker Street for nearly three years. It is totally unacceptable that a street this important has not at the very least got shoulders. Every day peoples' lives are being put at risk. We are spending significant funds on adjoining public infrastructure, yet a simple safety initiative such as Thacker Street shoulders and bike lanes is ignored. It defies logic. We are trying to encourage active transport, less car trips. This does the opposite." "All that needs to be done initially is shoulders at least 1.5m wide to run along Thacker Street both sides, from Shell Road to Field Street North and the new Yellow Gums Estate. It is approximately 1km on the North side and 850 metres on the south side."
Friday night footy trip ELEVEN enthusiastic young Grovers rugged up at made their way to the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the Richmond vs Sydney Swans game last Friday. The end of week activity proved to be another success for the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Friday Drop In event calendar. “Even though numbers were slightly down, all the kids enjoyed the night and barracked their hearts out,” OGNC manager Nicki Dunne said. To book or for more information on other Drop In activities, contact Nicki on 5255 4294.
Breast cancer support group conference
OCEAN GROVE Barwon Heads Breast Cancer Support Group gathered at the Geelong Conference Centre last Thursday for the Breast Cancer Network Australia’s Living Well Beyond Breast Cancer Forum. Along with over 150 other women and their families, the local group were treated to an inspiring talk from Olympian and breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle, who provided an honest insight into the many challenges breast cancer can bring. Local breast cancer survivor and BCNA Community Liaison Julie Rodger said she was thrilled to be given the opportunity to hear from healthcare experts about living well after a breast cancer diagnosis. “BCNA’s forum in Geelong is a great opportunity for local women and families to get together and hear the latest from expert speakers about living well after a breast cancer diagnosis. BCNA’s forums are always top quality, designed to keep us up to date and inspire us. I’m really looking forward to being motivated by Raelene Boyle, and meeting others living with breast cancer. This event will help us all remember that we are not alone,” Julie told the Voice.
Park meeting Unfortunately for Jay and Daniel, the Tigers were beaten.
OCEAN Grove Park Inc is holding a special general meeting by the request of its members. The meeting will provide a general update of the status of the construction of the Ocean Grove Park Performance Space. It is 2pm July 19 at The Wave on the corner of Wallington Road and Lake Avenue.
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Ty from Driftwood Cafe with the Voice's Elise and Carly enjoying a few of the 500 free coffees.
Local families are in need of a space so that their loved ones can be comfortable.
Space needed STEPHANIE NAYLOR
A GROUP of local families are in desperate need for a space in Ocean Grove to ensure the lives of their loved ones can remain as comfortable as possible. Members of the Bellarine Supported Living group, made up of people with family members living with intellectual disabilities, are rallying together to spread the importance of much needed supported accommodation in the region. There are many people with disabilities locally who live with ageing parents and who are in need of this support,” Local resident Sophie Thomas, sister of Chris, explained. “Despite the high demand, there is
a chronic shortage of places to live for people with disabilities," Sophie added. The group has been looking for possible sites in Ocean Grove that are within flat, easy walking distance of shops, public transport and services. With this in mind, the group have come across the Ocean Grove Netball Reserve as a potential space. “If Council make the decision to sell the old netball courts we're hoping they may consider keeping a portion of this land in public ownership to be used for housing for people with disabilities. As has been done elsewhere, the land could be offered for long term lease to a housing provider or disability services provider through
HUNDREDS of students and their teachers attended the last day of school in their onesies last Friday. In support of Eliza Jenkins' fundraiser for the Jane Goodall Institute’s Save the Gorilla Campaign, Ocean Grove Primary School contributed to Eliza’s efforts through raising close to $500 and collecting 75 old mobile phones “I learned when I was at Weribee Zoo that a mineral called coltan is used to make mobile
phones. The mining of this mineral is ruining the habitat of monkeys around the world,” Eliza explained to the Voice at the start of her expedition. After a trip to the Werribee Open Range Zoo with her family, the grade one student decided that she and her schoolmates could do more to help save primates around the world. For more information on the cause visit www. janegoodall.org.au or call Ocean Grove Primary School on 5255 1340.
a tender process," Sophie said. The group has spent the last several years researching different models around Victoria and interstate to find something they can achieve here in Ocean Grove. “We're looking at a house for four or five people with carer sleepover facilities. It's not going to meet existing demand but it will be a whole lot more than what we've got now," Sophie said. The Bellarine Peninsula currently has no long term supported accommodation for people with disabilities, though the population is a sizeable 52,000 which is expected to increase to around 65,000 by 2021. "My daughter is reliant upon us for everything that
makes her life complete but we are ageing and have health issues so what will happen when we are unable to care for her in the surroundings of our community that she is comfortable with?” local resident Lyn Swan explained. Norm Thomas, a local 75-year-old single parent, worries where his son Chris will live when he can no longer be his full time carer. "Chris is 39 years old and needs 24-hour care. Chris has lived in Ocean Grove all his life and has family, good friends and strong community connections here. My biggest wish is that Chris can remain in the community that he knows and loves," Norm explained.
Onesies day for school
Eliza Jenkins and teacher Mr B with old mobile phones for donation.
MORE THAN 500 free coffees were given away along The Terrace last week. Driftwood Cafe celebrated a year since opening and wanted to take the opportunity to say thanks. “Ocean Grove has been great to us and we’ve had an enjoyable first year,” owner Ty explained. The cafe was humbled by many cards and well wishes, with a generous patron even delivering a card with money for the staff to buy themselves a drink. “My family and I are just so happy to be back living in Ocean Grove and we loved giving back to our customers,” Ty added.
Local filmmakers celebrated
TWO Ocean Grove film-makers will be celebrated at the upcoming Barwon Heads Film Festival. Director Craig Boord and his short film Little Ripper will be screened on Saturday July 19. Ocean Grove’s Sarah Vassilas' short film Primo Bacio, dedicated to her grandparents from Barwon Heads, will screen also on the Saturday, along with a variety of other local and Melbourne filmmakers. The festival runs from July 18 and 19, with Academy Award winning director Adam Elliot attending the event. For more information email barwonheadsfilm societyhotmail.com or call Alex Kuebler on 0417-505 463.
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Midwife Pia a Grove first STEPHANIE NAYLOR
OCEAN GROVE officially has its first private-practising eligible midwife. Pia Croft is also the first self employed midwife in the entire Geelong region. Having lived in Ocean Grove for over 10 years and a practicing midwife for six, Pia is living her dream of taking her job to the next level. “It’s big news for maternity care and I hope that other midwives follow in my footsteps. It’s important for expectant mothers to have more choice and flexibility with their care. It will mean that women who have partners that work can have check ups when they’re around, for example. I can work on the weekend and see my patients when it suits them,” Pia explained. Since the maternity reform in 2010, midwives are now able to undergo extra training and reviews in order to practice more independently and more autonomously. With specialised nurses like Pia, women who are choosing their maternity care now have the option to find an eligible midwife, who can provide all antenatal and postnatal
Pia Croft is Ocean Grove's first private practising midwife. care covered by Medicare. Therefore women have more continuity and satisfaction with their care experience. Since May, Pia has had prescribing rights for women and newborn babes under her care. Pia is also able to order investigations for women, such as ultrasounds and blood tests. “Being able to prescribe and order investigations makes things much easier for women, and also makes it much easier for midwives to provide continuous care more autonomously
and gives midwives more independence. In combination with my Medicare provider number, which enables me to bulk bill antenatal visits and postnatal visits, for up to six weeks post birth, it takes my midwifery to a whole new level,” Pia explained. The process of obtaining eligibility and prescribing rights is involved but Pia promises it has been worth it. “You must have three years post graduate experience across the midwifery continuum, hold professional Indemnity Insurance,
have a Midwifery Peer Review every three years with the Australian College of Midwives, a completed postgraduate course in pharmacology and investigation for midwives and a completed application,” Pia told the Voice. Pia is slowly getting to where she wants to be professionally as a midwife. “Lots of changes have happened for midwives over the last three years in Australia and it is exciting to be part of it. Lots of recent published research is showing us that
continuity of midwifery care is a very safe and satisfying option for women,” Pia said. With five children of her own, Pia loves being with women throughout their pregnancy journey from the start to the end. “I feel privileged to be part of women’s experiences and to be invited into all those beautiful families. After having ticked all the boxes of the requirements, I now hope to expand my private practice." For more information, contact Pia on 0413-633 649.
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Fun run fun at Surfside
SURFSIDE Primary School ran for fun last Thursday. Students from across all year levels took part in running around the school's oval and the Bellarine Secondary College oval. “Everyone put in loads of effort to raise money for our school. It was great to see the effort shown not only by the students but the parents and teachers as well. There was a bit of drizzle,
but we pushed past it and finished on a high,” Student Jorja Connellan said. “We are very thankful to our neighbours at the Bellarine Secondary College for their support and for serving us fruit and drinks to keep us going. Even the high school students joined in and gave it ago, supporting us kids along the way,” student Zoe Armistead added. The first lap saw the preps on their way, followed closely by the
grade five and sixes who supported their younger buddies in kicking off the day by running the first lap together. “I liked the Run-A-Thon because I like running and I ran 12 laps,” grade one student Ella said. “I thought the Run-A-Thon was really great and I ran more laps than I thought I would. I also had a go at the year 3-6 course,” grade two student Miles said.
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Storms wreak havoc SQUALLY winds added to wild weather that ripped through Ocean Grove and beyond two weeks ago. The harsh conditions wreaked havoc for Grove, with fallen trees and
damage to property across the town. Gusts of more than 100km/h were recorded and the Ocean Grove CFA were called out to a number of structural damage incidents
including Ocean Grove Marketplace and the Trak Arcade along The Terrace. The Barwon River spilled onto roads in areas such as Guthridge Street in Ocean Grove.
The SES had to block the entrance to Trak Arcade.
FLOOD: Guthridge St and flooding river. Picture by Jane.
CFA responds to damage at Marketplace.
CFA at Marketplace.
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Readers continue to weigh in on Ocean Grove Park space Dear editor, I would like to respond to the letter by Ocean Grove Park Association committee member Don Pietrapertosa in the June 24 issue of the Voice. Mr Pietrapertosa says that the committee attended an independent disputes meeting because there had been a communication
breakdown. I am confused by this statement. I attended the mediation session and we made it very clear to the committee that we had invited them to mediation because we would like them to agree to convene a meeting for the members to vote about the proposed
performance space building. As a founding member of Ocean Grove Park Association, I know that this building was never part of our vision for the park. I hope we soon have a chance to vote about it. Cheryl Timbury, Ocean Grove Park Association member
Lions Club IT WAS great to join with members of the Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads recently for their Annual Changeover Dinner. The Lions Club organise and participate in a wide range of community service activities in both the local and wider community and the value of their contribution is substantial. This club has been serving the community since it was first formed in 1955 in Barwon Heads. Congratulations to John Claringbold who did such a great job, he is both the outgoing and incoming president of the club! Also, congratulations to all the club members as well as the incoming and outgoing office-bearers on the important contribution they have, and continue to make, as volunteers in the community. Thank you to all the members for the work they do in making our community better. Police stations On June 23, I received a petition from the Bellarine community to table in parliament. The petition contained more than 3700 signatures and calls on the state government to ensure the growing communities across the Bellarine continue to have the
ongoing police presence they need and deserve. I have asked the Minister in Parliament to listen to the Bellarine community and take urgent action to ensure that local police stations at Portarlington, Drysdale and Queenscliff are not closed and have dedicated police staff rostered on for at least 16 hours per day. Also, that the police who serve the Bellarine Peninsula are not rostered out of Ocean Grove into Geelong. Bellarine ambulance services In parliament, I have questioned the state government’s decision to cancel the two peak period ambulance units, one of wehich is from the Ocean Grove station, and a properly resourced, accessible MICA service on the Bellarine Peninsula, and have demanded the immediate reinstatement of these services. Over the past two years Bellarine has seen its ambulance service undermined and cut back. Two peak period units have been withdrawn, one from Ocean Grove and one from the Bellarine station in Drysdale. As the Member for Bellarine, I am aware of the serious concern among local communities and paramedics working across
the Bellarine Peninsula. At the same time, the MICA service also lost a peak-period unit, reducing MICA resources for Geelong and Bellarine. These new arrangements effectively mean that Bellarine can no longer rely on a properly resourced, accessible MICA service. I have called on the Minister for Health to urgently intervene to have the two peak-period units and the MICA unit service reinstated to meet the needs of the Bellarine’s increasing number of residents, holiday makers and tourists. Ann Nichol House As the Member for Bellarine, I was pleased to join with community representatives at a meeting with Bellarine Community Health regarding the future of Ann Nichol House (ANH) recently. The meeting was an opportunity for the community to raise their concerns about the proposed sale of ANH. The community were clear about the importance of this community facility remaining in community ownership. It is a facility that was built through the fundraiser efforts of so many people across the Bellarine Peninsula. The community offered to work in partnership with
State view – Lisa Neville
Dear editor, I must respond to Colin Atkins' letter in the media. He states the purpose for which the park association was formed was to conserve environmental features of the site. If they go ahead and build the large building they propose, this surely will devalue the environment of the site. So don’t be fooled with talk of 1% of the area of the park as that is a large building. The building alone without the sound shell is larger than the area of our standard three bedroom brick veneer home so the please do not support this proposal. Jim Biggins, Ocean Grove
Bellarine Community Health to try and find a way forward to ensure that ANH continues as a community not-forprofit residential aged care facility. This issue is being considered by the Board and it is hoped that they will agree to this arrangement. Spirit of Anzac prize I encourage Bellarine students in year 9 and 10 to consider entering the 2014-2015 Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize. This important competition gives students the opportunity to explore the ethos displayed by the Anzacs at Gallipoli and the Western Front and reflect on how those values apply in Victorian communities today. Twelve students from across Victoria will travel on an overseas study tour to Gallipoli and the Western Front and in addition, 16 regional finalists will participate in a study tour within Australia. The competition closes on Friday October 17. Entry forms are available at www.veterans.vic.gov.au. Bellarine Community Support Register The Bellarine Community Support Register Inc. supports isolated, older and disabled residents across the Bellarine who need social contact, information on safety and
security through a register overseen by volunteers and Bellarine Police. These residents can also receive a regular phone call from volunteers to keep them connected. Based at the Bellarine Police Station in Ocean Grove, residents can provide information necessary in an emergency such as contact details for their doctor and pharmacist, property access details and even information about their pets. In an emergency, this information can be accessed by police and other emergency services. I would encourage Bellarine residents who have some spare time available to volunteer to assist with the Register and for those who think they, or someone they know, could benefit from the service, to register. Email bpsupport register@bigpond.com or call 5255 3968. As always, 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. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@parliament. vic.gov.au Twitter: @LisanevilleMP Phone: 5248 3462
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Voice on holiday in North Queensland
Richard and Lyn Hart enjoyed a visit from Christine Montgomery and the Voice recently on Magnetic Island, off the coast of Townsville in North Queensland. Lyn and Richard enjoyed catching up with all the latest Ocean Grove news.
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Not a load of rubbish Dear editor, Good on Ralph Wright for cleaning up the council owned carpark in The Terrace, Ocean Grove. I agree with him, it has been a dirty and untidy eyesore for years with papers, bottles and rubbish in the bushes. It isn’t the only area in Ocean Grove that is dirty and untidy and has rubbish. So many of our streets, park and beach areas look the same. A few months ago I spoke to an early morning council worker blowing leaves and dirt
from one area to another and I asked him who is responsible for keeping the paving and shopping streets and area clean and clear and of all the dirty marks on the pavers and his response was “it isn’t our job, I think they (the council) use contractors”. What do our council workers do then, just blow rubbish from one area to another? Where are the supervisors? Maybe the workers need direction. B. O’Meara, Ocean Grove.
Voice reporter STEPHANIE NAYLOR took to the streets of Ocean Grove to ask 'what is your favourite school-holiday activity?'
Blake Mazouris, 14, from Ocean Grove said: "My favourite thing to do is go to the dirt jumps in Woodlands Estate."
Claudia Wilby, 14, from Glen Iris said: "I like riding my skateboard in the caravan park and just relaxing."
Haven Williams, 9, from Drysdale said: "Playing with my pet rabbits – they’re my favourite animal."
Tanner Williams, 8, from Drysdale said: "Hanging out with my mates and playing video games."
Will Lumsden, 13, from Ocean Grove said: "Going down to the main beach and going surfing."
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Captain's role phased out June 30 2014 was a poignant moment in the 68-year history of the Ocean Grove Fire Brigade. With the integration process at the brigade nearly complete, the role of captain has been phased out. Captain Steve Gibbs is now the station's 1st Lieutenant, having provided fantastic leadership and significant contribution as captain since 2010. “Some members had the honour to witness the Captain, Steve Gibbs, change his captain's red helmet to the yellow
witness such a significant event,” member Su Tayler explained. Members at the Bellarine Expo had a laugh on Sunday with Steve, as
one of Steve's last roles as captain was to play the role of Captain Koala. He really enjoyed being involved in the show and did one of the best performances of Captain Koala and his daughter Amy did a wonderful job with Beepa. Matthew Gibbs has recently joined the brigade and gone through training to be a volunteer firefighter like his father. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the last four years as captain and I’m very proud of where the brigade is at today and how well integration
is going. The brigade remains strong and our membership is the best it’s ever been. I would like to say a big thank you to the community for their support and I look forward to continuing on,” Steve Gibbs told the Voice. Steve was first elected captain in November 2010 after serving as 4th Lieutenant from 200009 and 3rd Lieutenant from 2009-2010. Steve was a member of the Plenty Fire Brigade from 1994 before transferring to Ocean Grove Fire Brigade in March 1996.
OCEAN GROVE Fire Brigade enjoyed a day out at the Captain Koala and Friends show at the Bellarine Kids Expo last weekend. The show demonstrated fire safety messages out to our local community. Captain Koala and his sidekick April Himmelreich showed Ocean Grove children and their families things they can do at home to make their houses safer. Beepa the smoke alarm demonstrated what happens if you don’t change your smoke alarm battery and explained why it is so important.
“April Himmelreich is inspirational. She is amazingly positive and you couldn't help but have a good time with her. A big thanks to her,” member Su Talyer told the Voice. “The Ocean Grove brigade members are amazing. I was so thankful for everyone’s participation. Having fun, putting on a professional performance and spreading fire safety messages to the community is what my show is all about. This was all beyond my expectations on the day. I'm truly thankful,” April explained after the day. April, coincidentally, is
the daughter of Ocean Grove Fire Brigade's former members, Alan and Linda Dixon. Alan used to be involved in Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and a firefighter. Linda was in the Auxiliary in the 1980's. They used to run the local milk bar where Hayden Real Estate now is. There is more information on the CFA website on the information that was shared at: www. cfa.vic.gov.au. For more information on Captain Koala and April’s show visit: https://m.facebook. com/CaptainKoalaShow.
Captain Steve Gibbs with OIC Ian Beswicke. 1st Lieutenant helmet. It was done with great dignity in the volunteer turnout area. His son Matthew gave him a hug and it was great to
Captain Koala shows kids the way Ocean Grove Fire Brigade members with April and Chris and the Tinkerballerinas from Barwon Heads.
Captain Koala with April and Beepa.
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Bob Benjamin
Fight against Parkinson's PARKINSON’S Disease affects people across the world – it doesn’t discriminate and is merciless in its targets. Approximately 1000 new cases are diagnosed in Victoria per year, or an average of 19 every week of the year. About 20% of those are aged between 30 and 50. On Saturday July 19 a group of Australia’s most talented musicans will rock Ocean Grove’s Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill to raise money and awareness in the fight against Parkinson’s.
Parkinson's disease is a progressively degenerative neurological disorder which affects the control of body movements. Symptoms result from the progressive degeneration of neuronal cells located in the substantia nigra. This causes a deficiency in the availability of dopamine; a chemical neurotransmitter (messenger) necessary for the production of smooth controlled movements. Well known identities diagnosed with Parkinson’s include Michael J Fox and more recently Billy
Connolly. In Ocean Grove dozens of people are living with Parkinson’s. The symptoms of Parkinson's disease appear when about 70% of dopamine producing cells cease to function normally. Symptoms develop slowly and gradually progress over years, but are greatly helped by drug treatment. The Light of Day Australia event is raising money to help Parkinson’s Victoria in its work supporting, caring for and advocating on behalf of those diagnosed locally. LOD Australia is also
supporting the work of the Light of Day Foundation which contributes to the global fight to find a cure for Parkinson’s. Since its inception in 2000, Light of Day has raised over $2 million in the fight to find a cure. What began as a single concert in New Jersey has grown into 35 shows in 12 countries throughout the US, Canada and Europe. Light of Day Australia in Ocean Grove will be the first in this country. The Light of Day concerts and the organisation began as a birthday party in
November 1998 to celebrate the 40th birthday of artist manager and music industry veteran Bob Benjamin. Throughout July the chicken shop is donating $1 from every whole chicken sold to the Light of Day Australia fund. Donations can be made to the Light of Day Australia Bendigo Bank account 152169264. For more information follow the Light of Day Australia Facebook page. For tickets visit the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill or contact Alan Barber on 0400-721 185.
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Tireless year for Rotary FROM cooking hundreds of breakfasts on Anzac Day to supporting the global campaign to eradicate polio, Ocean Grove Rotary has put in another tireless year of service to others. At the annual changeover dinner late last month outgoing president Gordon King highlighted the club’s work in youth, vocational service, supporting a special school in Bangladesh, their annual art show and health campaigns relating to defibrillator education, bowel scans and the Red Cross Appeal. During the changeover dinner special awards were made to Rod Bush (Paul Harris Fellowship) and Geoff Brentnall and John Calnin (Sapphire pins).
The new president for 2014-15 is John Paton. John, who grew up at Tooma in the picturesque Upper Murray region, attended Melbourne University and graduated as a Veterinarian in 1972. He worked in mixed practices in Alexandra and Ballarat as well as an equine and small animal practice in Ascot Vale. This introduced John to Sunbury where he built a practice from the ground up, found polocrosse and met and married his wife Pippa. He was actively involved in Sunbury Show Society, Sunbury Polocrosse Club and Victorian Polocrosse Association. He then went back to North-East & Corryong for 10 years of working in a classic mixed practice
– with a lot of farm and community involvement – becoming a co-founder then co-ordinator of the Corryong “The Man from Snowy River High Country Festival’ for 6 years. For another 16 years John was in AlburyWodonga before moving to Ocean Grove in 2008. He joined the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove in that year and initiated the concept of Indoor Winter Markets to supplement our traditional summer series. A passionate advocate for bowel screening program and Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign, John, a keen cyclist, is hoping to organise another Polio Plus Bike Ride fundraiser, this time around the Bellarine.
Gordon King, outgoing president, hands over to new president John Paton.
Newest Paul Harris–fellow Rod Bush with his wife Patsy. Gordon King presents Geoff Brentnall and John Calnin with Sapphire pins.
Sami set for an exciting 2015 FRANCE BOUND: Sami Gravener, Rotary Ocean Grove's outward bound student for 2014-15, with her Rotary counsellor Judy Greer.
local and district level interviews and activities. Further preparation will be attendance of some meetings of Rotary Ocean Grove, activities with the District Youth Exchange team and also meeting up with her locally appointed Youth
Counsellor, Rotarian Judy Greer. As a result of the Rotary Youth Exchange program Sami is looking forward to the opportunity to learn another language, ‘live as a French local’ and gain in maturity and independence.
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SAMI Gravener, a year 10 student at St Ignatius College, Drysdale is looking forward to an exciting 2015. Daughter of Katie and Anthony Gravener of Ocean Grove, Sami has been selected to participate in the Rotary District 9780 Youth Exchange Outbound Program for 2015, with a proposed placement for a year in France, commencing in January. “Just where in France I will be is as yet unknown because it is subject to a placement being made available by a Rotary Club somewhere in France” said Sami. In the interim, planning and preparation for the experience is under way with the support of the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, Sami’s sponsor club. Sami has lived in Ocean Grove all her life. She has two brothers. Prior to her secondary schooling she attended Star of the Sea Primary School. Sami’s favourite subjects at school are Physical Education
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Bill's skills on show OCEAN GROVE'S William (Bill) Linford was invited for the second year in a row to demonstrate his oil-painting skills to an audience at Swinburne University last week. The prestigious Camberwell Rotary Art Show, which runs from June 28 until July 6, is widely regarded as one of Australia’s largest, most successful and respected indoor art shows. Now in its 49th year, this event has been responsible for supporting charitable community activities with over $2.3 million having been raised.
Visitors to the show could not only view several of Bill’s recent paintings as part of the huge exhibition of more than 1200 works but could also sit and observe him working on a painting. The completed work, titled Western District, was then donated to the Rotary organisation for auction at the event. Bill can be located most days working in his Ocean Grove studio. His collection can also be viewed at www.williamlinford.com.au or you can follow him on Facebook.
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with Rachel John, 22, from Clifton Springs at Clifton Springs Golf Club •Your own coffee Drysdale Village •Favourite local place? Here at work has the best view across the ocean when it's light, it’s my favorite! •Your ideal night out? Dinner and drinks with my girlfriends then go out into town at either Home House or Lambys. •Your ideal breakfast or lunch spot on a day off? BeachHouse in Barwon Heads – great atmosphere and the food is great. •Favourite local pizza?
Pizza because it's tasty. I love the barbecue chicken pizza. •Favourite local cafe/ bar? Black Bull Tapas Bar in Geelong has a great variety of food and service, I went there recently and enjoyed it. •What are you currently reading? I generally only read the Geelong Addy most days. •What music do you like to play at work? K-Rock on the radio for a good mix.
order? Skinny latte because it’s a good temperature, and has a perfect amount of froth and milk. •Favourite coffee to make? A cappuccino. Having the chocolate is a bit more fun as well as easier to make patterns on top. •Favourite thing about working at your workplace? A really friendly environment with great staff and patrons which make my job enjoyable.
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Comfort food with a twist
FOR more than 30 years, Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill has been an Ocean Grove institution. Chips and gravy after a surf or while on holidays has always been a rite of passage. Once a tiny shop selling roast chickens and chips, over the years it has transformed into a place for delicious comfort food, a choice of freshly roasted coffees, a place to hang out and of course amazing live music. While still offering all the old favourites such as chicken strips, chips and gravy, schnitzel burgers and the like, Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill now specialises in a range of tasty USA food offerings. Pulled pork and beef brisket rolls, buffalo wings, reuben sandwiches, chilli cheese fries and a huge range of burgers are just a few of the new menu items. With a regularly changing specials board, there is always something new and delicious waiting for you to try! The team at Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill is all about quality, which is why they are proud to use free-range eggs, Jasper organic fairtrade coffee, Jonesy’s milk and cream, La Ionica chemical-free chicken, strips and schnitzels and Laurent brioche, sourdough and fruit loaf. Their burgers are home-made from 100% Australian prime beef and their pork is certified free range. They use the freshest market ingredients for their home-made salads and their oil is free of palm oil. They make their own chutneys, pickles, yoghurt, spice rubs and marinades as well as winter soups and a variety of slices. As the Bellarine’s premier live music venue the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill regularly hosts local and international original acts. They have hosted ARIA winners, Academy Award nominees and even the occasional actor! On July 19, the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill is proud to host Australia’s first ever Light of Day benefit concert. Already being run in North America and Europe to raise awareness and money for the fight against Parkinson’s Disease, Ocean Grove will become the Australian home of the concert series. Featuring a huge line-up including Marshall Okell, Chris Wilson, Nick Barker, Sarah Carroll, Tim Neal, The Bash Big Band and many more, tickets are sure to sell quickly. The Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill has featured in everything from delicious. magazine to Vogue Italia! Head in and see why they are more than just hot chicks!
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Community spirit alive STEPHANIE NAYLOR COMMUNITY spirit is at an all-time high at Ocean Grove Primary School. Local businesses and families from the school community are donating funds and helping to teach young grovers the importance of understanding where our food comes from. Last week, the grade five and six students invited Ty Simons from the Driftwood Cafe to lunch. The Ocean Grover has been donating a percentage from each coffee sold at the cafe to the school, which both he and his mother Marie attended in the past. “I wanted to give back to the Ocean Grove community and it made sense to put it back into
something which is close to my family and signifies growing up in Ocean Grove. It was important that the money went towards an environmental project of some kind, so the fact that it could go towards establishing the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program was great,” Ty explained. “Along with donations of kitchen goods from the restaurant Attica, as the family goes to the school, and other families helping out, the donations from Driftwood have been used to purchase gardening tools, plants and mulch,” teacher Natasha Gower said. With Driftwood donating nearly $7500 this year, the school invited Ty to come and see what his money
had been used for. “It was important for the students to show him that Driftwood’s generosity would continue to be used in a sustainable garden. Ty had a tour of the garden and then helped the children cook a shared lunch,” Natasha added. “We made fresh linguine pasta with two sauces which included broccoli, chilli and lemon and tomato and herb. We served it with a warm salad of silverbeet, cauliflower, chickpeas and currants. All the fresh produce came from our garden,” student Bonnie told the Voice. With an estimated $10,000 to be donated to the school by the end of the year, Ty is looking forward to supporting other schools and initiatives.
Elise, Chloe and Bonnie.
Harry, Aston, Noah and Eoin.
Charli and Taylah.
Anastasia and Ty tuck in.
Flynn, Ned and Beau.
what’s ON
music/live events
• Piping Hot Chicken Shop - July 19 Light of Day event (tickets in advance) - Dave Steel and Tiffany Eckhardt CD launch (ticketed) - August 8 The Hornets - August 30 Pugsley Buzzard (ticketed) • Barwon Heads Hotel - Wednesday Trivia Night 7:30pm - Thursday Master of Darkness 8.30pm - Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music - Open mic for youth show under 21's every second month on a Sunday 3pm5.30pm. More info contact Jill Meehan 0431 606 476. • Ocean Grove Hotel - Saturday Night Live at The Ocean Grove Hotel Saturday from 9pm. • Pototo Shed, Drysdale - July 12 Ciao - July 15 Mary Queen of Scots - August 1Christmas Wishes - August 8 Spud Dance • Springdale Community Centre Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every third Sun of every month 2pm 5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - July 19 Matt Orchard - July 26 Guy Hennequin - August 14 Morning Melodies Alvis Alive - October 9 Morning Melodies Andy Pobjoy •BookGrove - Meet health book authors Rena Patten, Christine Schang and Linda Turner at bookgrove July 19, 2pm. To book phone 5255 5973
markets & fairs
• Parkes Hall Newcombe
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Bellarine Community Farmers Market
Street Portarlington - July 27 9am to 2pm •Bellarine Community Farmers Market -July 19 Ocean Grove Park • Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Winter Market at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre - Sunday August 3 • 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 wines available Ph: 5253 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington - Open weekends and public holidays 11am 5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph:
Clubs meet
Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed - Mon, Tue and Fri: 9am to 3pm, and Wed 9am to 12pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 2pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5251 2268 or 51542873. Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone John Grant on 5256 1940 Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean
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get active
• Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity Ph: 0438 055 679 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music for 55plus, 10.15am gentle exercises to music for 65plus contact Marg on 52 551 335 - Thursday 1pm Craft Group • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove - Wednesdays 9am Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Queenscliff RSL Hall - Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335
• Marcus Hill Hall cnr Banks Road and Bellarine Highway - Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Ph: 5251 3393 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Mondays 7-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413 690597 • Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435 481 920 • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove - Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422 700951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955 331 or email Kerryn@bluewateryoga. org.au
Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996 Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome to come along for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670. First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587. First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873. Wednesdays Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@ bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467 Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St
reading & writing
• Ocean Grove Library – corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. - Wednesdays 10.30am – Toddlertime - Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses - Fridays 10.30am Preschool Storytime. - First Wednesday of the month 4pm-5pm Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 8-12 - Third Tuesday of each month 2.30pm-3.30pm Book chat for adults. All welcome.www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au
family fun
• Koombahla Equestrian Park - Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 52 562 742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove
- Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Grove Toy Library Borrow a range of toys for children aged six months to six years, open to all families on the Bellarine www.oceangrovetoylibrary. org.au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove - Friday 10am-noon Ocean Grove Play Group Any children 5yrs and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time contact Chelsea Cole at oceangroveplaygroup@ gmail.com classes & exhibtions • Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 5255 4294
• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check our program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 52 554 294
health & wellbeing
•Bellarine Community Health Diabetes Awareness Day July 25 Ph: 5256 1311 for more information • 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
classes & exhibtions
Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Peter 0419 782629 Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. Second Thursday of every month Prostate Support Group-Bellarine meets at Ocean Grove Community Health Centre at 1.30pm. Contact John Lee on 5221 8862 for details. Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club. Practical environmental activities to help protect our coastline. Ph: John 04399 30399 Fourth Friday of every month Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Club Grove. Meet new friends, visitors welcome, no waiting list for membership. Phone 5256 1671. Saturdays
Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.
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Diving head first into help for MS AQUATIC centre staff are diving into the campaign to raise funds and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. The centre staff will make up one of seven teams so far registered for next month’s MS Mega Swim in Ocean Grove. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, the event which featured 111 swimmers and raised $24,000 when it was last staged in 2012, has space for one more team to take part in the 24 hour relay event. Teams so far entered are the Rotary Engines, the Boroughcoutas , Six Degrees, Sink or Swim, Live Well Lobsters, Live Well Lizards and the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre team. The event takes place from midday Saturday August 30 until midday
Sunday August 31. Anyone can participate by registering as a team or an individual. Register now – early bird special closes July 11, adults $35 and juniors (15 years and under) $30. Go for Gold Scholarships are awarded to people living with MS, who display a great need and potential in various aspects of life. The scholarships provide the opportunity to significantly change lives. The 24 Hour Mega Swim has supported over 500 Go for Gold Scholarship recipients across Australia in fulfilling a dream. Among the past recipients was local musician Bree-arne Chamley. For more information see www.msmegawim. com.
SWIM: Adrian Schmidt of Rotary with Ryan Jones and Marion Downey of the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre.
Power couple going strong POWER couple Nicole and Like Beardsley are proving it’s possible to run two family businesses and a young family. The duo, who are in their mid-30s, both have their own passions and made them into reality. Nicole recently started The Happy Parent Project and Luke has been running LB Building Design for just over three years. “Living in Ocean Grove was a huge motivator for Luke and I setting up our businesses. We absolutely love this community and want to do everything that we can
Nicole and Luke with children Jesse, Andalucia and Josh.
to see it grow and flourish, and to preserve the calm and natural lifestyle which is so precious to us,” Nicole said. The Beardsleys moved to Ocean Grove
from Melbourne six years ago with their children Jesse, Andalucia and Josh. “We want the homes we build to reflect our love for Ocean Grove and
we want our children's children to still have a natural playground here in 30 years time. For that we need to make sure as a building company we don't contribute to landfill, cut down native trees or wash paint into the waterways,” Luke said. “For The Happy Parent Project, I walk to school with mums every day, chat to them at kinder and at the school gate, or at Auskick on a Friday night. I want these mums to be healthy and happy,” Nicole explained. An example of Luke’s
sustainable work is in a recently finished renovation in Barwon Heads where there was a lack of space, so he installed two 5000L rain tanks under the decking to service the garden and toilets. The client wanted to reduce her impact on the environment so they also used recycled hardwood decking and installed skylights to reduce electricity usage. For more information on Nicole and Luke’s businesses, visit www. thehappyparentproject. com and www.lbbuilding. com.au.
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Penguin parade worth the trip THERE'S been some decent winter rain over the past few weeks, which has been very welcome. I've been to Phillip Island for the school holidays, and went to the famous 'penguin parade', which I hadn't been to in years, and it was worth braving the elements to see the penguins waddle out of the ocean and make their way noisily up the dunes to their homes. Before the school holidays commenced I went to Anglesea Heath for a visit. I was looking for an elusive southern emu-wren (which I have never seen). Of course I didn't see an emu-wren (worse luck) but I did chance upon a pair of beautiful scarlet robins. Scarlet robins look very similar to f lame robins, however the male scarlet robin has a larger white patch of feathers above the beak, and the female scarlet robin has a red chest, whereas the female f lame robin is brown. Both species are around 13cm in length.
Scarlet robins and f lame robins are found in woodlands and forests. The different species are sometimes seen in the same area as each other, and they sometimes challenge each other when defending their territories. The local branch of Bellarine Birdlife is planning some great activities over the next month, including outings to Queens Park and the Brisbane Ranges. If you are interested in any of the activities please refer to http:// www.birdlife.org.au/ locations/birdlifebellarine for the details. If you want to see f lame robins around the Bellarine, they are commonly seen on farm fences or in the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. As for a scarlet robin, there's a very friendly pair in the Anglesea Heath, and they certainly made up for missing out on (once again) seeing an emuwren. Jen Carr
Male scarlet robin
Female scarlet robin
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Students and CFA team up OCEAN GROVE students have partnered up with our local brigade for the Youth Advance program at Bellarine Secondary College. The school-based program is for young people, giving students a chance to volunteer and make a difference in the community. The student cohort walks a quick f ive minutes up to the CFA for the sessions. “In our most recent session we had a small challenge which everyone, in teams, had to have a go at. We were given a hose which we had to bowl out. Lee from the CFA showed us how to do this, but we had to have caution because of the metal plugs on both ends of the hose, making sure we didn’t hit our selves or others,” student Chelsea Novoselac said. “Advance creates opportunities for young people to develop
personal, social and physical skills through challenging, fun and age appropriate activities. It encourages young people and adults to work together toward common goals,” VCAL leader Cheryl Linford said. Ocean Grove CFA members agree that the program allows the brigade to be involved with senior school aged students within the community. “The students gain some great skills and an insight into the many and varied areas of CFA. This helps CFA with the recruitment of future members into CFA, as the students get an understanding of what great work CFA does for the community. These students may want to join as either a volunteer or a paid employee in one of the many areas of CFA,” Off icer In Charge Ian Beswicke from the Ocean Grove CFA said.
Amatullah Thomas, Georgia Potter, Lydia Soltesz and Rachael Barry.
Warrior Day celebrated
Coins made into a world map as part of the World Warrior Day.
GRADE three and four sudents of Our Lady Star of the Sea School celebrated World Warrior Day last Thursday. In conclusion to their Inquiry unit for term two, students dressed up as an Endangered
Species. Jirrahlinga Sanctuary visited with some of their friendly residents. The students enjoyed meeting the echidna and wombat. Both these animals have been nursed back to health at the sanctuary.
The work at Jirrahlinga helps many animals and birds, with many being released back into their natural environment. Students also donated f ive-cent pieces to Jirrahlinga, in support of the sanctuary, with $265 raised.
Aussie history lessons learned AUSTRALIAN history was celebrated by the grade three year level at Ocean Grove Primary School last week. The cohort visited the National Gallery of Victoria, the Ian Potter Centre, State Library of Victoria and IMAX to see Australia Land Beyond Time. First stop was the NGV at Federation Square where the students appreciated the Australian indigenous artwork. "I loved the
bottle sculptures. There was a lot of blown glass. It was called 'Blood on the Banksia Pod'. I also loved the big artwork made of wire. They used different techniques to bend the wire making it very interesting," student Sabine said. Following was a brief snack along the Yarra River and a play at Birrarung Marr. Students ran, jumped, played and had loads of fun. "We saw people rowing on the Yarra River and lots
Grade threes at the Ian Potter Centre.
of greedy birds. The playground was different because it was made from different materials. I thought the park was magnificent," said Hayley.
The State Library saw the students separate into their grades for a guided tour. They were fascinated by the giant octagonal reading room.
"I loved looking down on all the people studying at the old desks. We were so high up," Student Matt said. Heidi added that "It was amazing to see Ned Kelly's armour. I felt heavy when I saw it because it looked like it would have been so heavy to wear." Final stop was IMAX to watch Australia - Land Beyond Time on the big screen. "It was really interesting but scary sometimes too," said Lana.
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ACCOMMODATION
Barwon Grove Holiday Rentals Bellarine Getaways Portarlington Beach Motel
0412 102145 5255 3130 5259 3801
ACCOUNTING SERVICES Lighthouse Business Services Ocean Grove Accounting Podium Cloud Solutions
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Bellarine Academy of Dance
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ARCHITECTS
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ART CLASSES & GALLERIES
art’s Kool - kids & teens art classes 0437 582772
AUDIO EQUIPMENT, HIRE, REPAIRS 5256 3732
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Hire for Baby Sandi’s Spot
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Mermaids Unisex Beauty Salon 5255 5844 Salon Grove 0408 172062 The Smooth Spot 0431 196007 0438 442519 0418 578934
BRIDAL WEAR DESIGNER Isabella Design
5255 2034
BUILDING DESIGNERS Michael Higgins Building Design
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BUILDERS & NEW HOMES
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Advanced Denture Clinic
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DRIVING LESSONS Dalmatian Driving School
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Christine Middleton 0419 526 550 Leslie Ridgeway www.lesliecelebrant.com.au Pauline Skeen 0411 286698
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Break in comp for holidays SCHOOL holidays sees a break in the competition for just one week, but the tennis club has still been a hive of activity with many players taking this opportunity to use the courts for a family hit of tennis, or practicing with their teams. The club has also held a very successful school holiday tennis clinic at the club last Wednesday through Friday mornings, and there were many new faces to the club, some as far away as Geelong and Newtown. The children were kept entertained by qualified tennis coaches, while learning new skills, some beginners picking up a racquet for the first time. Section 3 Mixed travelled to Waurn Ponds and won 1, 25 - 5-33. Saira Shah and Zane Beazley won all their sets. Section 4 Boys played at home against Jan Juc and lost 1,15 - 5,33. Julian Powell won his singles. Section 5 Girls Red hosted Geelong Lawn and ended in a strange result of 2,27 - 4,25. Brooke Vigilante ended her day with wins in both sets. Section 5 Girls White played at Waurn Ponds and won 1,14 - 5, 35. Jaweria Shah, Alexandra Caldow and Emma Riley won their sets for the day and Holly Sharp just her singles lost 6-5. Section 7 Boys played at Highton and were
Ocean Grove Tennis Club had a successful school-holiday clinic. defeated 6,36 - 0,10. to Highton and lost 5,34 Edward Ford and Jake - 1, 12. Julian Powell won Fry came closest to his singles. Placing them winning a set when they eighth on the ladder. lost their double 6-5. Section 5 Girls Red Section 9 Boys hosted played at Torquay and lost Jan Juc and lost 0,13 5,32 - 1, 18. Mia Holliday 6,36. George Wheeldon and Jade Murphy won almost won his singles their doubles. Currently but was only just defeated fourth on the ladder. 5-6. Section 5 Girls White Section 12 Girls hosted Geelong Lawn travelled to Bannockburn their singles. White and lost 0,6 - 6, and won 1,22 -5,34. Erica Section 16 Girls played 36, with a missing player. Crawford, Ruby D’Arcy at Jan Juc and lost 6, 36 Placed third on the and Emily McGurk won -0,13. Amelia Bibby and ladder just ahead of the all of their sets, and won Ruby Fry came closest in Ocean Grove red team. the doubles teamed up their doubles, losing 6-4 Section 7 Boys were with Saige Campbell. due to play Waurn against this tough side. Section 13 Boys hosted Results for Saturday Ponds at home but they Torquay and won 5, June 28. couldn’t field a team so 33 - 1, 14. Jack James, Section 3 Mixed hosted Grove took the points. Josh Miller and Thomas Moolap Black and lost Sixth on the ladder this Grundell won there sets, 0,13 - 6,36. Against a week. and Harry Mullen did a very tough side, Joel Section 9 Boys played brilliant job in doubles McMahon lost his at Waurn Ponds and won securing the win. singles and doubles by by just one game 3,35 - 3, Section 15 Boys hosted just 4-6. They are now 26. Harry Copperwaite Centre Court and lost 2, second on the ladder. won all of his sets, and 18 - 4,28. Sam Hines and Section 4 Boys travelled Sonny Levison won his Daniel Townsend won singles. Eighth on the
Nick Scarpa (above left) gets a clearance for the Cobras under 14 against St Albans while Harry Tregenza (above right) does the same.
Lachie Gibb shows his poise for the Cobras.
Lachlan Hart contests a ruck dual for the Cobras under 14s against Drysdale.
ladder after this week. Section 12 Girls were at home against Jan Juc and lost 0,11 - 6,36 with a missing player. They are now fourth on the ladder. Section 13 Boys played at Drysdale and won 1,13 - 5, 32. Josh Miller, Jack James, Thomas Grundell and Harry Mullen all played well. They remain top of the ladder. Section 15 Boys travelled to Highton and in another cliff hanger, won 3,27 -3, 28. All boys played well to help win. They are third on the ladder. Section 16 Girls hosted Highton and lost 0,4 6,36. Currently sixth on the ladder. In the seniors: Section 4 - 6th on the ladder Section 5 - 7th Section 6 - 1st Section 7 - 2nd Section 9 - 5th Section 11 - 7th Some important dates: Monday July 7 - tennis coaching forms due back to David and Julie Saturday July 12 tennis recommences Monday July 14 - tennis coaching recommences August - beginning phase of membership renewal and summer team sign up begins Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.
Keith shows class KEITH Goldsmith has set the benchmark for the first half of the winter bowls season by taking out the halfway mark first prize in the aggregate standings in both Wednesday and Saturday competitions. The first half of play has attracted terrific numbers each week despite unfortunate weather at times. Goldsmith took out the Wednesday comp ahead of David Harvey and Nic Marguccio. Adele Ryan finished hot on the heels of Goldsmith in the Saturday aggregate with Marguccio consolidating a consistent first half by collecting another third prize. Let's hope the interest continues through the second half of the winter bowls season with more great prizes up for grabs.
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Abby Firms in action.
Short day, big comp THE SOUL Longboard club ran its June comp on the shortest day of the year. It turned out to be mild and sunny day despite the lack of daylight hours. The event was held at Ocean Grove Main Beach in pleasant 1ft to 2ft glassy conditions which never even looked like changing all day. Ben Cosidine was returning after his triumph at the Snowy McAlister event in Sydney
John Noughton
and Lee Considine also had a comp surf after having a break from it for a while and enjoyed the conditions. John Noughton and Kevin Hunter from Maladiction Longboarders Mornington Peninsula made the trip over and surfed well during the day to make it into their respective finals. Their results don’t affect the SOUL members’ aggregates at the end of the year.
Another great turn up of both Junior Girls and Women saw five surfers in each of their finals. A great effort from juniors Abby Firns, Morgan Griggs-Kennelly and Georgia Willard saw them also surfing in the women’s final. The club's next comp is on July 19 and is also the midyear function. Be at Ocean Grove Main Beach at 7am.
WINNERS: Ben Considine (1st), Chady Mack (2nd), Matty Shay (3rd) and Ben Jemmett (4th).
Old Mal and Loggers titles THE SOUL Longboard club ran the 2014 Victorian Old Mal and Logger titles on Saturday the 28 June. The contest was scheduled to be held at Possos, but with lively weather pattern and forecast shifting winds the contest director made the move to Boings at 13th Beach. This turned out to be a good decision as the combination of incoming tide and steady swell meant nearly all heats had some great waves. The big swell during the week had shifted some
of the sand and made for some great banks for the comp surfers. Most of the competitors surfed in both divisions and so on a couple of occasions there was a slight delay while surfers swapped boards to compete in the next heat, but overall the heats were run through at rapid fire pace as there was a big day of surfing all told. The event attracted some of the best exponents of Old Mal and Logger styles of surfing in the state both young and old, and it was good to see they younger
Chad McLaughlin
Ben Considine
crew on the old surf craft. During the day it was interesting to see the same names continuing to get through their heats and as such the same four competitors battled it out for the final in both Old Mal and Logger titles. Ben Considine, Chad McLaughlin, Matty Shay and Ben Jemmett had all surfed seven heats and semis by the time they got to the final so fitness was going to play a part in it. The weather had slowly been starting to turn for about an hour before the final but it held off just long enough
to still have some good waves for all surfers to ply their trade. At the end of both finals the results were the same for both classes. Ben Considine continued his winning form to take out first place from an always stylish Chad McLaughlin. Matty Shay showed that he is putting together some nice traditional style and moves to take third place from Ben Jemmett who surfed really well in his heats with some great nose riding on display.
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Colts proving a tough task Under 18(1) round 8 vs Colac Colac 12.9.81 defeated Ocean Grove 5.5.35 Division 1 Colts footy is a tough gig! Some of the best junior talent in the land is on display in this competition and consistent, four-quarter commitment is required to be competitive at this level. This is the first taste of footy at this standard for most of the Grubbers’ boys and understandably, they suffer a few concentration lapses. Colac kicked with the aid of a 'six-goal wind' in the first quarter and the hard working Grubbers managed to restrict them to four. When the Grubbers had their turn with the breeze, they replied with five of their own in the second quarter and they were still in the game at half time. Ben Sanders and Reid Baker-Hutchinson were holding the backline together while Che Durran and Nat
Gravener were winning their respective positions around the middle of the ground. Mitch Lindkvist and Christian West were providing focal points up forward and they each had two goals on the board at half-time. It was a different story after the long break. The winter weather set right in which suited the stronger bodied Colac boys. They took control of the clinches and control of the game. Rob Procter and Ben Sanders battled hard against the odds but Ocean Grove seemed to run out of steam in the second half. Goals: C. West 2, M. Lindkvist 2, N. Gravener Best: Procter, Durran, Baker-Hutchinson, Sanders, Gravener, Hurley Under 18(2) round 7 vs Newtown & Chilwell Newtown & Chilwell 13.12.90 defeated Ocean Grove 7.8.50 Coming up against the ladder leaders was always going to be a tough task.
It got decidedly tougher when the opposition had the luxury of a five man interchange bench to Ocean Grove’s zero which they used to great advantage throughout the day. Ocean Grove started the game well and booted three goals in the first quarter to show they were ready for a fight. All goals came from the trusty boot of Sam Sutcliffe. Wilkens was leading the defensive six well and the onballers who were holding their own against strong opposition. One goal seven behinds was the net return for the middle quarters while Newtown & Chilwell made the most of their chances. Isaac Wilkins played his best game for the year and defied the pointscoring trend in the second quarter when he was rewarded with goal of the day honours. He was on the boundary, closed down tighter than his old man’s wallet but managed
Under 18s vs Newtown & Chilwell
to get boot to ball from next to the fence and the Sherrin sailed over the goal umpire’s hat. A seven-goal deficit at the final break was not a true reflection of the onfield battle. Coach Ryan implored his charges to forget the scoreboard and to continue the commitment they had shown for three quarters. Despite being one man down, Ocean Grove won the final quarter – in general play and on the scoreboard. Cam Habgood had been looking dangerous all day and when he was near the ball, good things were happening. He sealed his day with two final quarter goals and a ripping mark sitting on top of teammate Jesse Copeland’s head. Goals: S. Sutcliffe 3, C. Habgood 2, D. Foott 1, I. Wilkins 1 Best: C. Habgood, I. Wilkins, A. Wilkens, S. Sutcliffe, N. Thorley, D. Whitley
Christian West in action during under 18s vs Colac.
Under 18s vs Newtown & Chilwell Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
Under 18s vs Colac
Hard slog in wet conditions Round 12 Ocean Grove U16(1) v Barwon Heads Ocean Grove (1) 1.5.11 defeated by Barwon Heads 2.5.17 The Grubbers suffered a shock defeat to bitter rivals Barwon Heads in a thrilling Battle of the Bridge clash. A week of driving rain reduced the Barwon Heads ground to a mud heap and ensured the game was reduced to a slog. On a day when goals were always going to be hard to earn, the Grubbers were second to the ball and some undisciplined play in the backline gifted the only goal of the first term to the Seagulls. Skills and game plans
went out the window as both teams strived to gain territory. The Grubbers were winning their share of the footy through the likes of Riley Maloney and Nick Giblin and on the rare occasion they were able to move the ball forward quickly, Ocean Grove capitalised with the only goal of the second quarter to Flynn Kelly. The battle of attrition continued in the third term with both teams kicking two points each. The Grubbers had their chances in the final term but couldn’t seal the deal. A late goal to Barwon Heads extended the margin to a goal which given the conditions amounted to
an insurmountable lead. The final siren saw a happy flock of Seagulls who took great delight in belting out their theme song. For the Grubbers there are lessons to be learned – leadership and self control was in short supply during the last frantic minutes. Goals: F. Kelly 1 Best: N. Giblin, R. Featherby, J. Le Maistre, B. Taylor, R. Symonds Round 12 Ocean Grove U16(2) v Barwon Hawks Ocean Grove 2.5.17 defeated by Barwon Hawks 3.4.22 The Grubbers fell just short of a memorable victory against a combined team representing both Barwon Heads and
Drysdale. Kicking into a strong breeze in the first term, Ocean Grove was on the back foot, conceding three goals without bothering the scorers themselves. Conditions deteriorated in the second quarter and although the Grubbers were holding their own in general play, they could not get the score on the board, kicking four points to trail by 14 points at the main break. The third term was a positive one for the Grubbers, kicking two goals through Connor O’keefe and Daniel Johnson and keeping the Hawks scoreless for the second consecutive quarter. Jak Bergmann’s strength was a real asset
in the tough conditions, while Brayden Allan and Jack Priestley were providing run and continually pumping the ball forward. With only a point separating the teams at the final break it was game on. In a game that went right down to the wire the Grubbers could not get over the line but it definitely wasn’t for lack of trying. The boys were committed to the cause and showed a great amount of spirit fighting right to the final contest. Goals: C. O’Keefe, D. Johnson Best: J. Bergmann, B. Allan, D. Copeland, D. Bradley, J. Priestley, J. Lynch
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Nil-all draw for Waves Division 2 Surfside Waves 0 vs Bell Park 0 The score-line reflects a match played in atrocious conditions where both teams were reluctant to get out of the change rooms for the match. The Waves maintained their position in second place on the ladder following last week’s narrow 2-1 loss to Lara in the top of the table clash. The side moves on to a home clash against Breakwater at 3pm on July 6. Division 3 Surfside Waves 1 vs Corio Bay SC Gold 5 Late withdrawals to Waves squad against Corio due to illness and injury left the cupboard bare with Coach Kev Bowers filling the only spot on the bench. Despite the conditions the Waves proceeded to maintain good possession in the opening 20 minutes. Liam McInnes led the line well and on the half hour was robbed of a goal by the wood work. A Corio forward made his way through the defence and into the 18 yrd area to make it 1-0. Within five minutes the Waves found themselves two down. A more attacking formation for the second half saw McInnes grab one back shortly after the re-start. As the clouds parted briefly to uncover the late winter sun the final whistle went and a muddy and weary Waves side trudged off on the wrong side of a 5-1 result. Jacob Van Eggelen was the Waves' best. Under 15 Boys Surfside Waves 4 vs Breakwater Eagles 4 (2-2) The side played away to Breakwater under atrocious weather conditions on a small ground. In the first minute Noah scored the first goal when Breakwater's goalkeeper could not clear the ball in his area. Soon after an indirect free kick in the penalty area gave Breakwater the equaliser and soon after they led
2-1. In the 30th minute a great run from Adrian and his long shot from nearly 30m beat the goalkeeper and the Waves went to the interval on equal terms. The second half saw the Waves concede two quick goals to go 4-2 down but from that moment on they played with a sublime football tempo. Noah scored another great goal from 30m and soon after when he entered in the penalty area was fouled by the goalkeeper, the penalty was given and Adrian got the equaliser. 4-4. Under 11 Girls Surfside Waves Storm vs Barwon Heads Unity On a cold but beautiful day, Surfside Waves Storm met Barwon Heads Unity at Grovedale. With Libby as goalkeeper for the first half, Storm's attacking trio of Penny, Bayley and Sophia started strong, but quickly faltered with an injured Penny (kick to the knee) needing to swap places with Teagan from defence. A solid second game from Poppy, and plucky Jordan kept the defensive line strong with Penny now dropping back to assist Libby, and Teagan pushing forward. Ongoing pressure from our solid attackers eventually caused a fumble from the Barwon Heads goalie, providing star striker Bayley with the only goal of the game. Barwon Heads regrouped and came out fighting as a more structured unit in the second half, and some beautiful soccer continued with fantastic throw-ins by Jordan, great use of her chest by Sophia, an awesome pass through the opponent’s legs by Teagan, and a solid performance in goal from Penny. Under 14 Girls Surfside Waves 4 vs Bell Park White 0 Goal scorers: Grace Kotter, Ashleigh Pickett, Sally Black, Jessica Harper Under 11 Surfside Blue
With the second half of the Geelong Baseball Association winter season in full swing, week 10 saw Wallington’s Bellarine Bears A grade side come away with a 9-6 win over Corio. Pitcher Josh Crotty was able to go six innings into the game giving up just the one earned run. Crotty handed over to Simon Murry for the final innings to close out the game. The
Bears' 11 hits in offence was led with multiple hits from Brad McKentish (2 RBIs), Jon Lowe, Lyndon Hockey (2 RBIs) and Zac Buhrmann (1 RBI). With other week 10 results in the league going the Bear’s way, this week’s win to the Bellarine Bears means they now find themselves sitting second on the A grade ladder. For the Bellarine Bears A Reserve side, it was a
Action from the under 14 girls match.
Surfside Waves girls under 14 team.
vs Barwon The game at Grovedale was greatly anticipated by both teams after a tight tussle earlier in the season, but ended as a 1-all draw. This was a fitting result with how both teams played. Under 9 White Surfside vs Barwon Stars Two highlights for the day were the way that the boys moved the ball around to each other, and how each boy played their role to support the team in whatever position they were playing. Under 7 Surfside Blue vs Barwon SC Blue The Surfside Waves Blue produced another great performance against Barwon Blue. Fraser produced a fine display of attacking, scoring all eight of the waves goals. Many of these goals were set up by great passing
from Morgan, Hamish and Liam. Under 7 Surfside Red vs Barwon SC Red Max provided his usual dash, with Finn and Harrison making some great runs down the wings to set up some good scoring chances. Lucas was dependable in defence with his strong kicking and Eli thwarted many attacks through the midfield. Under 7 Surfside White vs Surfcoast The Surfside White U7 had a ripper of a game against the skilled Surf
Coast opponents who in the end won 7-6. All four players scored goals and desperate (yet legal) slide tackles were a plenty. Under 12 Surfside Waves 0 vs Geelong Rangers Blue 3 The under 12 boys travelled to Myers Reserve to face Geelong Rangers Blue. The boys played some great attacking football against much bigger opposition and were unlucky not to score on several occasions. In the end Geelong Rangers proving too strong.
Bears rocket up the ladder chilly road trip to take on the Ballarat Mounties. Brad Hockey took to the mound for starting pitcher duties, with Alex Hockey taking the role of reliever later in the game. The Bears went down 0-18, however the score was not a true reflection of how competitive the game was for the most part, with the Mounties getting away from the Bears towards the end of the game.
The highlight in offence was two hits from Brent Hughes. In the B Reserve game, a 7-7 score line saw the Bellarine Bears split the points with the East Belmont Saints Black. The Bears came back from 5-7 in the last innings, however with runners in scoring positions weren’t able to plate the winning run and so had to settle for the draw. Three hits
to Bill Connors led the way for the Bears, with hits to Ashley Lomas, Will Cameron and Jack Eaton. Pitcher Danny Nichols pitched a complete game which included six strikeouts in seven innings. Interested in finding out more about the Bellarine Bears Baseball Club? Pay them a visit online at www. bellarinebears.org.au.
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Tigers dominate Grubbers TORQUAY had its sights set on continuing its good form, and for Grove it was only C grade that had luck on their side. Grove A grade played a tightly contested game, but Torquay's third quarter set up a 10-goal win. A grade – Ocean Grove 36 vs Torquay 46 Best: A. Lee, L. Bell, B. Friend A grade started slowly but steadied in the second quarter with some clever goaling from Alex Lee and Laura Bell. The second half saw Torquay's pressure increase and had Grove playing catch up with Bec Friend running on the wing. B grade – Ocean Grove 14 vs Torquay 47 Best: M. Badrock Grove let Torquay dominate this game from start to finish. Under 17 defender Meg Badrock had a busy time trying to stop the Torquay momentum. C grade – Ocean Grove 24 vs Torquay 23 Best: A. Binns, K. Carroll, K. Collett Plenty of passion kept Grove ahead of Torquay when it counted in a nailbiter game. Amber Binns played a fierce game in the centre court with Kim Carroll converting when required. Kylie
Collett's heroics in the final seconds of the match held off Torquay's final possession. D grade – Ocean Grove 16 vs Torquay 29 Best: B. Walter, J. Gorfine, B. Wemyss Windy conditions played havoc with Grove's conversion in a vital game for the D girls. Brooke Walter was standing tall in defence with Jess Gorfine assisting her on the wing and Briony Wemyss scoring courageous goals when needed. 13U-1 – Ocean Grove 15 vs Torquay 24 Best: S. Thebes, M. Crothers, E. Campbell 13U-2 – Ocean Grove 21 vs Torquay 8 Best: G. Asquith, M. Dodds, M. Mills 15U-1 – Ocean Grove 18 vs Torquay 16 Best: B. King, T. Payne, E. Mullaly 15U-2 - Ocean Grove 25 vs Torquay 10 Best: E. Walker, L. Praud, S. Beasley 17U-1 - Ocean Grove 25 vs Torquay 13 Best: J. Sutton, M. Goodger, P. Woolhouse 17U-2 – Ocean Grove 21 vs Torquay 14 Best: K. Peatling, S. Duckett, A. Badrock 19U – Ocean Grove 16 vs Torquay 24 Best: J. Anderson, K. Boswell, B. Wemyss
Action from the A grade game between Ocean Grove and Torquay. All pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
13U-3 – Ocean Grove 15 vs St Josephs 27 Best: S. Franken, L. Buttler, E. Gross 13U-4 – Ocean Grove 4 vs Bell Park 19 Best: M. Casey, B. Broughton, P.
Awramenko 13U-5 – Ocean Grove 7 vs St Joseph's 23 Best: M. Stapleton, A. Wilkens, M. Maroulis 15U-3 – Ocean Grove 13 vs GWSP 10 Best:
C. Fraser, A. Gannon, T. Stapleton 15U-4 – Ocean Grove 10 vs Queenscliff 9 Best: N. Ansell, O. Hart, H. Grasso
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OCEAN GROVE senior netball teams got back onto the winners list on Saturday. A grade played a fantastic team game with all girls playing their role in a hard contest. The girls played determined and patient netball to claim the win by seven goals. A grade Ocean Grove 41 vs Portarlington 34 Best: C. Parker, B. Friend, K. Boswell A grade got the start they wanted to lead by eight at half-time. Things got close at the start of the third when Port answered the challenge it was up to the rock hard defender Candice Parker, nonstop runner Bec Friend and clever placement Krystal Boswell to take control. B grade Ocean Grove 35 vs Portarlington 19 Best: P. Birch, T. Sinnott, V. Rischitelli B Grade bounced back after last week's game. Defenders Paula Birch and Vanessa Rischitelli clambered to any loose ball with Tahlia Sinnott eventually staying upright and increasing her goal assists. C grade Ocean Grove 35 vs Portarlington 9 Best: F. Needham, A. Binns, K. Collett The C girls continued on their winning way with a comfortable win over Port. Famie Needham was troubling the Port defenders with Amber Binns making it look easy in the centre court along with Kylie Collett winging it. D grade Ocean Grove 34 vs Portarlington 13 Best: J. Gorf ine, E. Moran, K. Burden D grade girls have found some good
form and showed their versatility against Portarlington. Jess Gorf ine was very defensive on the wing assisted by defender Emma Moran with Kirrily Burden chasing through the centre. 19U Ocean Grove 20 vs Portarlington 32 Best: I. Wilkins, A. Gibbs, D. Neal 17U-1 Ocean Grove 31 vs Portarlington 13 Best: J. Sutton, M. Badrock, B. McElligott 17U-2 Ocean Grove 15 vs Portarlington 6 15U-1 Ocean Grove 35 vs Portarlington 9 Best: E. Mullally, I. Bosch, I. Hackett 15U-2 Ocean Grove 27 vs Portarlington 6 Best: H. Simpson, E. Bambrook, M. Giblin 13U-1 Ocean Grove 41 vs Portarlington 2 Best: I. Teague, J. Connellan, N. Page 13U-2 Ocean Grove 15 vs Portarlington 9 Best: M. Smith, J. Smith, J. Allen 11U-1 Ocean Grove girls played a great game in the windy conditions. Kardinia Park June 24 and 27 11U-2 Ocean Grove girls are playing with so much conf idence and it shows on the court. 13U-3 Ocean Grove 15 vs St Josephs 27 Best: S. Franken, L. Buttler, E. Gross 13U-4 Ocean Grove 4 vs Bell Park 19 Best: M. Casey, B. Broughton, P. Awramenko 13U-5 Ocean Grove 7 vs St Josephs 23 Best: M. Stapleton, A. Wilkens, M. Maroulis 15U-3 Ocean Grove 13 vs GWSP 10 Best: C. Fraser, A. Gannon, T. Stapleton 15U-4 Ocean Grove 10 vs Queenscliff 9 Best: N. Ansell, O. Hart, H. Grasso
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Heartbreak MARK HEENAN
OCEAN Grove coach Shane Jack admits the heart-breaking two-point loss against Torquay on June 28 had stung the playing group. The match reached a pulsating climax where the visitors held on in spite of a late fourth quarter onslaught by the Grubbers at Ocean Grove. Two near misses on goal from gun Grubber inclusion Max Rooke outside the 50m arc almost gave Ocean Grove victory in the dying moments of play. Despite the Grubbers hitting the lead in a gripping final term, the Tiger backs stood tall as the home side kicked with the aid of a breeze. Torquay’s win moved it to second place on percentage with a 9-3 record, while Ocean Grove (9-3) dropped back to third spot on the BFL ladder. Jack said the disappointment on the face of his players in the rooms after the final siren was evident. “I just locked the players away and said to them ‘we don’t accept losing’,” Jack told the Voice. “I could really see the
SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 12.14.86 def by TORQUAY 13.10.88 GOALS: M. Rooke 3, S. Jack 3, A. Higgins 2, S. Fairway, L. Rock, D. Freeman, A. O'Callaghan BEST: K. Long, P. Maloney, A. Higgins, J. McTaggart, J. Rawlings, B. Poulter
disappointment in the boys faces, I think they are realising we don’t accept losing and I just mentioned that after the game. “We are not going to get pats on the back for a two-point loss – that is not what we are about.” Torquay snapped a three-game losing streak against the Grubbers. Prior to the round 12 clash, Ocean Grove claimed two of its last three victories against Torquay by less than 13 points, including last year’s three-point nailbiting elimination final. Torquay playing coach Craig McCaughan was satisfied with the way his side stayed in front in a grand stand finish. “We grinded away, it was a tough win,” McCaughan told the Voice after the match. “We always have good
contests against Ocean Grove, we both match up really well against each other. “I think we are very similar, we are both hard bodied.” For the visitors, the shared presence of former Richmond and Essendon AFL player Ty Zantuck, Matthew Johnston and Isaac Baker up forward proved a valuable mix. Zantuck, Johnston and Baker all kicked two goals apiece for Torquay. Meanwhile Jack and Rooke, who both spent the bulk of the first quarter in defence, kicked three goals each for the Grubbers. Ocean Grove youngster Andy Higgins continued his good form and kicked two goals, while Patrick Maloney and Kaiden Long played serviceable games down back.
Aaron O'Callaghan lays a strong tackle. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
Liam Rock and Max Rooke in action.
Jack Rawlings fights for possession.
Kelly Williams attempts to feed the ball out to Luke Sinnott.
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Back on winner's list SCOREBOARD
OCEAN GROVE 17.18.120 def PORTARLINGTON 7.12.54 GOALS: K. Williams 3, A. Higgins 3, J. Rawlings 2, M. Rooke 2, A. O'Callaghan 2, S. Jack 2, C. Walter , M. Kellett, D. Maloney BEST: J. Rawlings, A. Higgins, L. Rock, S. Fairway, M. Laidler, S. Rankin
The Grubbers celebrate their win against Port on Saturday.
MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove has a score to settle against Battle of the Bridge rivals Barwon Heads, according to Grubber playing coach Shane Jack. The round 14 fixture on July 19 will be crucial for the Grubbers’ top-three aspirations and their right to earn a prized doublechance in the BFL finals. Saturday July 12 sees no Bellarine Football League action as it is a league bye. In round six, Barwon Heads was far too strong for the Grubbers, who won by 42 points on its home surrounds at
Howard Harmer Oval. After 13 rounds, Ocean Grove sits in third spot with a 10-3 record, while fifth-placed Barwon Heads is in a battle to earn a finals spot alongside Queenscliff with its 7-6 record in 2014. Jack is adamant his side will look different to when the teams last met in round six. “I am going to talk it up (Battle of the Bridge), I probably haven’t talked up playing too much against Barwon Heads,” Jack told the Voice. “They (Barwon Heads) got hold of us at the start of the year and I will be ‘geeing’ the boys up – we
will have a different side to when we last played them.” Last Saturday saw the Grubbers dispose of Portarlington by 66 points at Ron Evans Oval. Ocean Grove went into the match without ruckman Tom Lundberg, silky midfielder James McTaggart and lightning forward Daniel Freeman, who were all rested with injury. The Demons gained the ascendancy in the first quarter with the aid of a breeze at the northern end of the ground. Portarlington, which kicked the first three goals of the game, led the
Grubbers by six points at the first break. Although the Grubbers led Portarlington by 22 points at half-time, Jack said his side lacked polish in the first half. “We probably just weren’t clean in that first half, thought we had enough possession,” Jack said. “Just some sloppy handballs, sloppy kicks and they (Portarlington) scored from the turnovers.” Ocean Grove outscored Portarlington in the third quarter kicking into the wind and held a 41-point lead at the three-quarter break.
“I thought our third quarter into the breeze was really clinical – we needed to adapt to conditions and work a lot harder with our intensity at stoppages,” Jack said. The visitors kicked six goals compared to Portarlington’s three majors in the final term to win by 66 points. For the Grubbers, young pair Andrew Higgins, who kicked three goals, and Jack Rawlings, who booted two majors, were both sublime across the midfield and half-forward. The game starts against Barwon Heads at 2.10pm at Ocean Grove.
Grubbers celebrate flag reunion SATURDAY June 28 was a special day for the Grubbers who celebrated its 20-year premiership reunion from their first Bellarine Football League senior flag in 1994. Players, coaches and officials from the 1994 premiership year reunited and shared some yarns and laughs on the same day as the Grubbers and Torquay round 12 BFL fixture at Ocean Grove. Winning coach Brendan McCartney who is the current Western Bulldogs AFL coach and led the Grubbers to four premierships in a row from 1994 to 1997, made a brief appearance on the day. Eight-time Ocean Grove premiership player Damian ‘Bones’ Clark was among 16 of the 21 players who attended the reunion. Clark, now 42, is the only Grubbers player to have played in all of eight Ocean Grove senior BFL premierships, talks about his experiences with the Grubbers in 1994.
Damian Clark (DC), whose senior football career spanned more than two decades at Ocean Grove from the late 1980s until 2009, spoke to Voice reporter Mark Heenan (MH). (MH) The perception was Ocean Grove back in 1994 used to intimidate opposition teams with their physical presence. How true is that? (DC) “In terms of intimidation we just physically mauled sides. There were five or six players that were well over six foot, you look at Ocean Grove at the moment, they can barely find anyone over six foot. Part of coach Brendan McCartney’s message back then ‘don’t be easy and don’t be nice to play against’. We were never nice to play against. When I first started playing senior footy in the 1980’s everyone wanted to play against Ocean Grove in the finals. In the end, clubs feared playing against Ocean Grove, they just dreaded it.”
REUNION: Damian 'Bones' Clark (left) with 1994 premiership teammates Alan Patterson and Christian Lister. (MH) Was coach Brendan McCartney a deep thinker or forward planner back in 1994? (DC) “He was both. Brendan was well ahead of his time, in all facets of the game. We played a certain brand of footy, and our (game) was designed to bring the footy inside through the corridor, but not early. Play outside and then bring it inside. You watch Geelong when he was involved as an assistant coach and they did it far better than what we ever did. You can actually see the
similarities between how we played and how Geelong played. I am sure he had a massive influence on the way Geelong played.” (MH) Were there similarities between Brendan McCartney and Mark Neeld, who also coached Ocean Grove to four flags from 2000-03? (DC) “They did have different coaching styles, but to be fair they coached in different eras. Eras change every couple of years. Brendan’s game style was heavily based one on one football and beating
your direct opponent and outnumbering at the contest.” (MH) What were the training sessions back like in 1994 under McCartney? How many were there in the week? (DC) “It was Tuesday and Thursday training sessions, two per week. I can’t remember if it was 1993 or 1994 that he (McCartney) introduced bricks at training. That was a real eye opener. Everyone had to write their name on their bricks and you had two bricks each and then you stack them in the clubrooms and we had a few bricklayers playing at the time and they were emotional about it. We would be halfway through a drill and he (McCartney) would just scream out ‘Get your bricks’. We would have to run inside look for your name on the bricks and all the bricks were stacked, so you could see your name on the outside and you would pick your bricks up and go and line up."
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Ocean Grove
In the swing of things TEEN golf sensation Toby Walker took out the Ocean Grove Golf Club Championships. The Melbournebased Montmorency 14-year-old (pictured above) won by six shots after he fired a sizzling final round of 70 to defeat Ocean Grove Golf Club member Tyron Cover, with an A grade nett score of 291. Toby, who shot 76, 75, 70 and 70 , was blown away with his victory. “I think that (win) is probably the biggest I have had in golf,” said Toby, who first picked up a golf club at the age of two. Toby, a keen sufer, is a regular to Ocean Grove as his family has a holiday house in the region. Toby, who plays off a handicap of two is also a member at Heidelberg Golf Club and Thirteenth Beach Golf Links in Barwon Heads.
Matt Flapper's dream of representing Australia at the Commonwealth Games is about to become reality.
MARK HEENAN THE dream becomes a reality for Ocean Grove bowls coach Matt Flapper when he represents Australia at this month’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Flapper, 35, departs for Scotland on Friday July 11 for a nine-day training camp in Ayr before the
2014 Commonwealth Games competition kicks off in Glasgow on July 23. Flapper joins fellow Australian lawn bowlers Brett Wilkie (Queensland), Nathan Rice (Queensland), Wayne Ruediger (South Australia) and Aaron Sheriff (NSW) in a fiveman squad.
Dream a reality
The current Bacchus Marsh resident said it was a honour to represent his country. “If you had've said to me five years ago that I would be playing for Australia in the Commonwealth Games in 2014, I would have said ‘you are kidding yourself ’,” Flapper told the Voice last week.
“My journey that I’ve had over the last three or four years, I have made a lot of inroads in making that opportunity a possibility – it came true. “It has been a lot of hard work – I am not content in just being picked for the Commonwealth Games. I want to go and give it my all and make the most of the opportunity
that I have got. To be one of the five bowlers to represent Australia is overwhelming.” The decorated local champion thanked his employer Ocean Grove Bowling Club for its ongoing support in the lead up to the games. Flapper donned the Australian green and gold in last year’s one-off test
against Malaysia on the Club Grove greens. “They (Ocean Grove Bowling Club) backed me 100 per cent, every time I go away to play for Australia. I am wearing the name of the club on the back,” Flapper said. The 2014 Commonwealth Games runs from July 23 to August 4.