Ocean Grove Voice 29 May 2013

OCEAN GROVE’S NUMBER ONE NEWSPAPER FREE FORTNIGHTLYMay 29-June 11, 2013

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‘THAT WILL DO NICELY’

$150k boost for park projectOCEAN Grove Community Enterprise has stumped up a $150,000 cash grant that will bring the dream of a creating a purpose built performance space at Ocean Grove Park close to fruition.

The project needs a total of $1 million but the amount combined with a probable $200,000 injection from the City of Greater Geelong and topped up by the park is enough local commitment to trigger state funding for the rest.

The realisation of a performance space has long been a dream of the Park Committee and those that saved it some 18 years ago.

Community Enterprise Chair Jon Mamonski said his organisation, which gains its funds through locals choosing to do their banking with the Bendigo, had recognised this.

“Ocean Grove needs a performance space and with Colin Atkin’s vision and foresight that saw such an amenity included in the Park’s planning scheme, the dream is about to come true.

“The Ocean Grove Community Enterprise has been putting money aside for some time for a significant town project and the Board is delighted to invest $150,000 towards the construction of the Ocean Grove Park Performance Space.

“In response, the Ocean Grove Park Management have graciously named the Ocean Grove Community Enterprise Green Room inside the Performance Space.”

The grant for the park was one of nine grants totalling $163,000 that were presented at Ocean Grove Bowling Club last week.

More details page 2.Delighted Ocean Grove Park president Colin Atkins receives a $150,000 cheque from Jon Mamonski and the Ocean Grove Community Enterprise.

GROVE MAN AND HIS FLYING MACHINE

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Book lovers relish a Rosie night

Grove gets $163k in grants

A VISIT by a top-selling author proved so popular it prompted a last minute venue shift.

Bookgrove’s ‘Night in a Bookstore’ event earlier this month received such a turn out it had to be moved from its store on The Terrace to the Surf Life Saving Club.

Speaking to a record audience of 65, award winning author Graeme Simsion discussed his novel ‘The Rosie Project’.

Bookgrove owner and Night in a Bookstore organiser Stacey Moore said the gathering was a “great opportunity for

people to come along and engage directly with the author”.

Graeme told the story surrounding his novel and even shared his future story ideas and plans.

First written for screenplay, at great personal cost, Graeme explained he took the advice of adapting it to a novel and to pursue film if it was to become a top seller.

The Rosie Project went on to spend 14 weeks on the Australian Independent Bookseller top 10 bestsellers list.

Stacey explained, “The best thing was, The Rosie Project is just so funny!

‘‘The chance for everyone

to meet, talk and get an insight to Graeme was great.”

Graeme shared exclusively how the novel’s protagonist, Don Tillman, was based one third on the general population, one third on himself and one third on his best mate Bob.

Graeme’s success has landed him with a three book contract, with two more sequels of Rosie’s Project still to come. He has won a Victoria’s Premier Unpublished Manuscript Award and his book is now available in 38 languages.

Signed copies of The Rosie Project are available in store.

STEPHANIE NAYLOR

Retiring Community Enterprise founding member Richard Grimmett (right) was presented with a certificate of appreciation by Jon Mamonski.

Jon Mamonski presents Ocean Grove golf club president Warren Gibbs with a cheque for $900.

Jon Mamonski presents the Neighbourhood Centre’s Stacy Ronan with a cheque for $1,000.

Jon Mamonski presents Brian Mason of the Church of Christ with a cheque for $1,500.

Jon Mamonski presents Geoff Cunningham of Ocean Grove Sporting Group with a cheque for $1,700.

Sarah De Jong with Jackson and Jude and a cheque for $300 for Ocean Grove Playgroup.

Jon Mamonski presents Ocean Grove Fire Brigade Captain Steve Gibbs with a cheque for $3,500.

LEFT; an artist’s impression of what the Ocean Grove performance space will look like when completed. The space would provide both indoor and outdoor performance facilities. Currently the park and the City of Greater Geelong are discussing options where the latter would take ownership under the proviso that a covenant protects the park’s designation as a passive public space.

OCEAN Grove Community Enterprise handed over $163,000 in grants to local organisations last week. Others not pictured include Ocean Grove Community Bus ($3,000) and the CWA ($1,100). Applications for the next round of grants must be in by October 22. For more information see www.oceangrovece.org.

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Man flown to Alfred

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A YOUNG man was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital on Sunday morning after an incident in Marlin Drive.

The man, 29, was alleged to have been involved in a brawl with a friend just after midnight.

Acting Sgt Shaun Moore said the injured man took a bump to the head and was taken to Geelong Hospital.

Once stabilised, the man was flown to the Alfred Hospital in a critical condition at 3.30am.

Late last week the man was said to be in a stable condition.

Brigade call outsOCEAN Grove fire brigade responded to seven call outs in the last fortnight. Five of those were in Ocean Grove, one was in Wallington and one in Point Lonsdale. The most serious of those was a car fire in Hodgson Street and small vegetation fires in Riveria Cresent and Creswell Road Road, Point Lonsdale.

Garden gets gazebo, toilet cashTHE recent City of Greater Geelong budget has delivered cash for a gazebo and toilet for Ocean Grove Community Garden.

The Community Garden currently has minimal storage room or shelter. Andrew Scott, the Chair of the Ocean Grove

Community Garden Management Group, said Cr Farrell had done a fabulous job.

“(The gazebo) will be used for storage, but also for workshops,” he stated. “It will make it more accessible to the local community.”

Plans are underway

for the new structure to house workshops for gardening enthusiasts. The workshops will teach people how to grow things effectively from home.

The Community Garden was originally an empty, overgrown croquet lot. It has since flourished into a community project that

keeps growing.Residents of Ocean

Grove can rent garden beds at the Community Garden, which is part of the Neighbourhood Centre.

The Community Garden is at 108 The Parade.For more details contact Andrew Scott on 0403 394507.

Locals coff’ing up for othersAN Ocean Grove

patisserie has become the first venue on the Bellarine to offer a Suspended Coffee system.

Last week Michel’s Patisserie began offering locals the chance to put one aside for more needy customers.

They are following in the

footsteps of Lavish which was the first in the Geelong region.

Michel’s owner Michael Hay said that although take-up had started slowly in the first week there were already ten pre-paid coffees chalked on the board and ready to be served to someone less able to afford one.

“One of our customers told us about Lavish and we decided we wanted to be part of it.

“It’s been really positive, we’ve had tradies coming in at 6am in the morning and asking us to put a coffee aside when they are ordering.

“We’ve had a couple of people come in and

claim a coffee, sometimes customers have friends that might not be able to afford it. People can be a bit reluctant to take it up but we are here to support people. People are really starting to embrace it.”

Dave said that customers can also order suspended meals.

Preps join in for big readTHE RIGHT BOOK: Senior Sergeant Angelo Ferrara was welcomed to read out The Wrong Book by Nick Bland to the preps from Ocean Grove Primary School.

OCEAN Grove Library joined thousands of others around Australia last Wednesday for National Simultaneous Storytime 2013.

Guest speaker Senior Sergeant Angelo Ferrara was welcomed to read out The Wrong Book by Nick Bland to the preps from

Ocean Grove Primary School.

Snr Sgt Ferrara said he enthusiastically nominated himself for the post because he loved kids.

He admitted to being slightly nervous before the reading though, when confronted with the boisterous preps!

The preps enjoyed an interactive story time with

plenty of soft toys and animated shouting.

The National Simultaneous Storytime is held to promote the value of reading and literacy.

It has been running for 13 years and is part of the wider Library and Information Week.

The week raises awareness in communities about the services and

activities libraries offer. Ocean Grove librarian

Annette Collins said the theme this year was ‘Share your story’.

“It can be in a digital or book sense,” she said.

Some of the organisations involved were hosting Biggest Morning Teas to tie in with Library and Information Week.

LAURA TIMBERLAKE

Police nab flasherPolice arrested a 30-year-old man following a wilful and obscene exposure in Ocean Grove on May 13.

A Wendouree man was charged with one count of wilful and obscene exposure and one count of wilful exposure.

He was bailed to appear at the Geelong Magistrate’s Court on June 26.

Rates rise by 4.45pcThe 2013-2014 City of Greater Geelong budget has delivered an average rate rise of 4.45 per cent for residential properties.

The budget provides $275 million total spending on community services with $84 million allocated for capital expenditure.

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Mal moots Grove station idea OCEAN Grove should have its own train station to serve its growing population, according to a local public transport advocate.

Malcolm Macdonald, an Ocean Grover for 17 years, made his comments after the State Government announced a feasibility study into reopening the Geelong to Drysdale line and Federal MP Darren Cheeseman mooted his own idea of re-opening the entire line to Queenscliff.

However, Mr McDonald has questioned e whether those towns alone would be enough passengers to justify three peak morning and afternoon services.

“There is certainly a population through Newcomb and Moolap through to Leopold to create demand (patronage),” he said.

“The question is whether reopening or extending the line as far as Drysdale would be justified.

“Perhaps what should be looked at is where the existing population and future growth will be on the Peninsula.

“Indeed that is growth in the Clifton Springs area backward to Curlewis.

“But the real population growth centre is Ocean Grove combined with

Barwon Heads. So any study must consider this as an alternative option.”

Mr McDonald suggested a reopened and extended line could service most of the suggested route, instead diverting south before Curlewis Road and heading down south through Ocean Grove and on to Barwon Heads.

“This would not only maximise patronage from locals, but would give rail access to holiday makers, tourists, beach goers taking the pressure off over worked local roads and boosting economic activity,’’ he said.

“Also, by going to Curlewis, it borderlines Drysdale’s growth back towards Geelong therefore still giving them access to the service.”

He has suggested stations on that route could either be South Geelong, Moolap, Leopold, Curlewis Road (Drysdale / Clifton Springs access point), Wallington, Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads.

An alternative to this for Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove would be to swing south from the proposed Armstrong Creek Station both servicing Torquay from the north, but then heading East to service the Lower Bellarine.

He says the flat terrain would make this a relatively cheaper option.

Another advantage of this route is connecting to the growth areas in Geelong’s south west and access to Deakin Uni, thus creating more patronage.

Stations on that route could be Marshall, Armstrong Creek, Charlemont, Connewarre, 13th Beach, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove (Thacker Street) and Ocean Grove (Grubb Road).

“A really brave extension of these options would be to combine them together, forming a circuit starting at South Geelong

and returning to South Geelong.

This would give a multitude of options to move around the Peninsula and connect with the coast and Geelong as well as connecting with services on the Melbourne - Warrnambool line. To be most flexible this service would run in both directions.

Mr McDonald runs a consulting business which helps people set up small businesses.

He has a railway history in the family – with one branch of his family extending back to the Stephenson’s Rocket in the

1800s. In the last edition of the

Voice, local MP Darren Cheeseman suggested re-opening the old Marcus Hill stop as part of a re-opened Geelong to Queenscliff line.

However, Liberal candidate for Corangamite Sarah Henderson denounced Mr Cheeseman’s plan as “nothing more than a desperate attempt to mislead his constituents”.

“What Corangamite residents need is a prosperous tourism industry and real, properly costed plans that are deliverable.”

ADVOCATE: Malcolm McDonald is pictured at the Grubb Road junction of Oakdene – one of the biggest growth areas in the region.


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New York for Parkinson’s

Growing concerns among ridersHorse riding enthusiasts are becoming increasingly concerned for their safety on local roads.

Many riders are being forced to ride along local highways because there is limited trail access around Ocean Grove, Marcus Hill and surrounding towns.

There have been attempts over the years to open the Bellarine Rail Trail for riders, to create a more accessible pathway between regional areas.

Vicci Crowley, 55, is a trail rider who has pushed for such changes.

Crowley believes that opening the Rail Trail to riders would be “fantastic”

for safety and tourism. “It opens six routes for

us to use,” she said. “It’s networking the whole of the Bellarine Peninsula.”

The Bellarine Rail Trail begins in South Geelong, and ends in Queenscliff.

It is 32km long, but horses are only allowed on the section between Drysdale and Geelong.

Local riders believe that this part of the trail is difficult to ride on because it is covered in weeds.

Local endurance rider Tina Camm said the lack of trails made it nearly impossible to train horses.

“It means I need to ride on the side of the road,” she stated. Horses are unpredictable and you can

get into some really hairy situations.”

Horses often shy at passing cars, making it dangerous to ride along any road where cars are driving at high speeds.

Phillip Gray of Simply Great Leisure did a study in 2010 and concluded the Rail Trail was one of the best spots for a riding trail.

LAURA TIMBERLAKE

A LOCAL photojournalist is running in the New York Marathon this year and aims to use the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s.

The Voice’s Alan Barber has earned a place among 50,000 others through the marathon lottery – receiving a guaranteed entry after three failed attempts.

The marathon has long been on the local runner’s ‘bucketlist’ and he hopes that he can use it to help get people talking about Parkinson’s.

“Too often Parkinson’s is dismissed as an ‘old person’s disease’. And as much as it affects more older people than younger people it can strike at any age – and does.”

Two of Alan’s good friends – separated by

16,000kms, one in the UK and one in Ocean Grove – were diagnosed in their 30s and 40s.

“While I’ll never fully understand either of my friends’ worlds, they have given me a peek behind the screen of Parkinson’s.

“We can and we must do more to take on this curse. I hope we can build some

momentum and play a part in changing attitudes and building hope and optimism and solutions.”

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive, neurological disorder which requires complex clinical intervention and management. There is no cure as yet. Medication is available to treat symptoms,

but this can have side effects and needs to be carefully managed and monitored.

Between 15,000 and 20,000 Victorians are diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Numbers will double with the aging population over the next 30 years.

About 30 per cent of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s are of working age. Ten per cent are under 40.

Alan is supporting Parkinson’s Victoria which desperately needs funds to employ specialist Parkinson’s community nurses for regional Victoria, as well as contributing to the global search of a cure.

In the next few editions of the Voice he will be interviewing his two friends on their experience of being diagnosed and living with Parkinson’s.

IF you would like to donate to Alan’s fundraising campaign – he is aiming for $10,000 – you can make a donation at www.everydayhero.com.au/alan_barber or to learn more and follow the marathon and fundraising build-up, log into facebook and like www.facebook.com/NewYorkMarathon ForParkinsons.

A short movie and fundraising night is to be held at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop on Thursday June 13 from 7pm-8.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and offer any support they can, whether or not they have experience of Parkinson’s.

RAISING awareness and working towards a cure - the Voice’s Alan Barber is running for Parkinson’s in this year’s New York Marathon.


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MYKIMany of you will have read about my concerns regarding the lack of outlets to purchase or top up MYKI cards on the Bellarine.

After writing to the Minister for Public Transport, I have received a response.

Unfortunately, no outlets have been identified on the Bellarine.

In the short term, residents will be able to purchase and top up MYKI cards on local bus services.

But a long term solution needs to be found and existing outlets in Newcomb will not serve the vast majority of the Bellarine community.

I will continue to push for convenient outlets and ensure the Minister’s short term solution of purchasing and topping up MYKI cards on the local buses continues until a resolution is found.

BELLARINE COMMUNITY SUPPORT REGISTERI was honoured to be invited to officially open the Bellarine Police Community Support Register Inc. annual fundraiser, the Victorian Police Bands concert in Portarlington recently.

It was fantastic to see so many people there to support the event and raise funds to run this very worthwhile community project.

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, who could benefit from the service, to register. Email [email protected] or call 5255 3968.

As always, please don’t hesitate to contact my office if there are any issues I may be able to assist you with.

Hon Lisa Neville MPMember for Bellarine

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OCEAN GROVER Wally Gee is in the UK visiting with family and friends and attending his regiment’s reunion.

Wally, pictured centre, has a copy of the Ocean Grove Voice in his hands, which interestingly is

the Anzac Day edition and features a photo of residents of Sea Views Manor (where Wally has visited for many years) on the front page.

Wally is pictured with a couple of his old army mates he met some 50

years ago, and the photo was taken at the Holiday Inn in Coventry, UK.

Wally had a great time catching up with about 140 members of his old regiment at the reunion, where lots of stories were shared.

Member for Bellarine - Lisa Neville MP

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Rotary president Dick Clay recently visited Ocean Grove Fire Station to present Captain Steve Gibbs and the team with a cheque for $1,053 raised by collections at the Indoor Community Market. The money will be used to purchase a quiet portable generator.

The Rotary Club of Ocean Grove presented Past President Margaret Campbell (pictured) with a prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship award to recognise over 21 years of service to Rotary and the community at its recent dinner meeting held at The Gordon’s Davidson Restaurant. In presenting the award President Richard Clay noted that “Margaret first joined Rotary in 1992 and in that time has held most positions on the Board, including president in 2011-12. She has been instrumental in the running of the Club’s first two Art Shows and epitomises the spirit of Rotary.”

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Waves of laughter at morning tea

OCEAN Grove local Steve Cosgrove recently travelled to South Africa for two weeks to instruct Ju-Jitsu.

Head of school at Jikishin Ju-Jitsu, Steve joined Sam Tompkin in Johannesburg who is the Technical Advisor of Jikishin Ju-Jitsu International and is head of the organisation in South Africa.

Steve is a fifth dan black belt, and thoroughly

enjoys teaching the art of Ju-Jitsu.

“I love sharing the knowledge I have gained over the past 30 years. It benefits your fitness, flexibility, friendships and confidence,” Steve said.

Steve is returning to South Africa in October for a month to teach at the United Nations of Ju-Jitsu. In the meantime, Steve teaches locally at the Aquatic Centre on Shell Road.

Steve shares benefits of Ju-Jitsu

LEARNING FROM THE BEST: Steve Cosgrove with Technical Advisor of Jikishin Ju-Jitsu International Sam Tompkin.

Barry and Jenny White with Rob Gravestock.

Melanie and Michelle Lewis, Mary Randall, Elizabeth Walker and Charlotte Purcell.

Joy McPhadden, Rachael Ford, Julie Mullen, Anne Schneider, Donna Barrot and Jo Darker.

Guess the ingredients cake maker Anne Denham with Julie and Liam Rodger.

Singer Andrea Robertson provided the musical entertainment for the morning tea.

THE Wave Ocean Grove held its third annual Biggest Morning Tea last week.

The event, which raises money for the Cancer Council, attracted about 80 people who enjoyed a

packed morning of food tasting, fashion, prizes and plenty of fun along the way. The competition to guess

the ingredients of Julie Denham’s banana cake had to be settled with a tea bag throw off after three tables

finished with the same number of correct answers.

The morning raised $1,217.45 for the charity.


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IAN Macrae is one of nature’s gentle gentlemen.

Ian is a resident at Homestead Lakes, Wallington.

A true Scottish lad, he was born on May 18, 1913, in the north of Scotland in Balmacara.

Ian was one of four children with two brothers and one sister.

Ian’s father Duncan, was the local doctor, and his mother Nomie took care of them.

Ian went to school at the ArcKintyre School.

Later, Ian worked for

many years as a shipping manager in Hong Kong.

Ian met and then married his sweetheart Daphne in 1947 and they had two wonderful boys, Duncan and David.

Ian immigrated with his family to Australia in 1965; they lived in Belmont and Ian worked at the Geelong Club until his retirement in 1987.

When asked the secret of such a long life Ian replied: “Well if you live a peaceful life; you live a happy life and then follows a long life”.

Grovers hit the great 100MYRTLE Thomas celebrated her 100th birthday with about 50 family and friends at Seaview Manor. Myrtle, who moved to Ocean Grove in 1973 with her husband Charlie, has been involved in many community groups over the years including the CWA, craft club and Uniting Church. Playing the piano and yoga have helped keep her young.

Myrtle with grand daughters Louise and Jane. Myrtle with her daughter May and great-grand daughter Elizabeth.


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THE Ocean Grove Business Association invites all residents to read about their local group and to become involved somewhere along the line.

The Association also thanks The Voice for column space and other support.

It’s almost winter and most businesses are experiencing quieter times.

However, because Ocean Grove is a friendly place, people continue to do their daily or weekly shop in the township and not closer towards Geelong.

There’s always a visitor wandering around Ocean Grove and our traders and accommodation providers put out the WELCOME mat for everyone.

It’s good to hear positive comments about our beautiful beaches, attractions and spectacular coastal scenery.

NEW MEMBERS: The Business Association welcomes the following new members - Peninsular Collision Repairs, Let’s Chat

Counselling, Faggs Mitre 10, Ocean Grove Camera and Photo, Burn Designs, Lily Bliss Lingerie and Bellarine Art Therapies and Counselling Services.

We also welcome the new Secretary of the Ocean Grove Business Association, Adele Prudames from All Coastal Property.

To join the Association contact Maryanne at Bellarine Furniture on 5255 2288 for application forms and more information.

NEWS UPDATES: Representatives of Ocean Grove Business Association attended the Ocean Grove Urban Design forum held in our town recently.

We look forward to receiving a summary of proceedings from City of Greater Geelong.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS: These are due in July 2013. Membership is $95 + GST and invoices will be sent out soon. All businesses are encouraged to join.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:•Thursday, June 13 - Breakfast meeting.

City of Greater Geelong will present a question and answer panel discussion, with Mayor Cr Keith Fagg, Cr Jan Farrell, and Council officers Steve Bentley, Keelie Hamilton and Terry Demeo. All questions are to be submitted to co-ordinator Helen Butteriss at 5255 5077 by May 31, 2013.

This is YOUR opportunity to state your concerns and views so Council can start working with us as a town.

•Thursday, July 25 – Networking, drinks and nibbles at Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club, catering by The Dunes.

•Thursday, September 12- Annual General Meeting. Time to put up your hand and join the Committee of the Ocean Grove Business Association.

•Friday, October 25 - ‘Snags and Stubbies’ at the Industrial Estate. An excellent networking

opportunity for members and non-members.•Friday, November 22 – Christmas Party, Ocean Grove Golf Club. More details later.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING: Geelong Otway Tourism/Bellarine Tourism offers local businesses c o m p r e h e n s i v e Professional Development training opportunities.

Pick up a brochure from WHK Business and Taxation Services, L1, 72 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, or at monthly Business Association meetings.

Remaining sessions for this financial year include Barista Training – Latte Art, and Traineeships & Your Business.

MONTHLY MEETINGS: Ocean Grove Bowling Club, The Terrace at 6pm, first Thursday of the month.

All traders are welcome to attend. Other interested people can come along and see what the group is all about.

We welcome you to get involved

Store clicks into place for Brendan

Brendan Waites is opening Ocean Grove’s first camera shop.

PHOTOGRAPHY has been a passion for Brendan Waites for more than 20 years. Since the age of 18 he has been involved in the photographic industry.

For the past 10 years Brendan has also been heavily involved in the retail side of photography. Having started with Camera House in Elizabeth Street in Melbourne, Brendan relocated to Ocean Grove in 2006 to start a family and concentrate on his photography.

Within weeks of relocating, he started selling his photos at local Bellarine markets and via his website. It was then he approached Camera House in Geelong for a retail sales position and given his experience from the high pressure selling environment at the Melbourne store, he was offered the position on the spot. Within two years, Brendan was the manager of the Geelong shop, a position he held for four years.

Ocean Grove Camera & Photo was born out of Brendan’s desire to work in the town he loves to call home. An opportunity arose

to establish his own photographic specialty store in the heart of the area he loves to photograph.

“While selling camera gear in larger cities has kept me busy, there will be nothing to compare to selling products in the area they will actually be used most,’ said Brendan. “My customers will be able come to me for advice and feedback anytime they like. I encourage that. Also, having the ability to shoot the sunrise over Main Beach in Ocean Grove and have that photo hanging on the wall by sunset, gives my customers a new way to unleash their creativity.”

Brendan’s photography has made it into homes around the world and he continues to capture stunning imagery most notably from his own backyard.

Brendan is offering a wide range of photography workshops in-store and on location and hopes to inspire his customers to create some beautiful photography for themselves. The new store at Ocean Plaza opens on June1.

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EVER dreamed of driving around Australia?

Ocean Grove resident Brian Walker has taken his dream one step further, by building his own airplane to fly around the country.

“Most drive, I’m going to fly,” Brian explained.

“I’m planning on flying because it’s more scenic, faster and I can land in to restricted areas, so I’ll have more options.”

Brian has a passion for building planes, leading him to purchase a RV 7 kit plane from Portland, Oregon in July 2011.

To date, Brian has put in around 1,600 hours work into the aircraft, with 1000 to go.

Brian moved to Ocean Grove 18 years ago with his wife Margaret and five sons.

He is a building engineer by trade and because of his contract work around the country he has been able to accumulate his flying time, with 450 hours currently up his sleeve.

“When I worked in Broken Hill, I’d fly my little fiberglass aircraft home, instead of driving 10 hours.”

With the kit costing

him about $30,000, it was delivered in sections within five crates.

Brian then had to buy an engine, which he had shipped from Canada.

When finished, this project will cost him about $90,000, and not to mention the 1,700 hours of labour.

Having already driven around Australia numerous times, Brian asks, “Why drive 100 kph when I can fly 300 kph?”

He plans on taking off from Lethbridge, where his flight plan then takes him on to King Island, Tasmania and around Australia.

A keen flying enthusiast, Brian is a member of Geelong Sports Aviators Club.

Although his finished RV 7 will be aerobatic, Brian is “happy to stay the right side up” on his upcoming trip.

On a recent visit to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, it was at an air show of private aircrafts he found inspiration for what his finished product would look like.

Safety of the kit plane is not a worry for Brian, with currently 8000 of the same aircrafts currently active around the world.

“One new RV 7 is finished

and ready for flying every day, they are inspected and checked by professionals once completed,” he said.

Brian believes dirt landing strips are also not a concern, revealing he finds it easier landing on dirt strips rather than tarmac.

Brian is still trying to convince his wife, Margaret, to join him in the two-seater aircraft on his cross country journey.

Hoping to be finished by the end of the year, Brian believes a few setbacks may mean his plane may be in flight closer to the year after.

Brian’s trip a high priorityTHE NEED FOR SPEED: Brian Walker has taken his dream one step further, by building his own airplane to fly around the country.

STEPHANIE NAYLOR


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Two hurt in four car stack at lightsA WOMAN in her 30s and a 19-year-old man were both taken to hospital on Friday following a four-car crash on Grubb Road. The incident happened just before 2.30pm at the new traffic lights. CFA crews from Ocean Grove and Wallington were joined by police and paramedics.

Lloyd stands for the GreensCIVIL engineer Lloyd Davies will contest Darren Cheeseman’s Corangamite seat for the Greens.

Former Queenscliff councillor Lloyd has been preselected by the party to run for the seat and is promising to expand on his previous work by fighting hard for the issues affecting the Geelong, rural and coastal communities.

“As a councillor I worked hard to create a more caring society. I am proud to have been part of a council that provides a world class home and community care program,” said Lloyd.

“Working as a water

engineer on projects like the Torquay recycled water scheme has enabled me to give back to my community, but there is so much more that needs to be done,” he said.

He added that he was proud of the Greens’ track record in Parliament.

“Because the Greens are in the Federal Parliament and were able to achieve major reform in dental health, millions of children will soon be able to get dental treatment covered under Medicare.”

Mr Davies grew up on the Bellarine and went to secondary school in Geelong. He wants the region to have a high quality education

system. “Funding education properly is the benchmark for a society that values its people,” he said.

Victorian Greens Leader Greg Barber said Davies’ preselection was important for the electorate.

“This is a win for the Greens and the people of Corangamite. I look forward to working with Lloyd to create a more caring society,”

A keen morning swimmer at the Ocean Grove swimming pool, Lloyd said he understood the importance of local infrastructure.

“The installation of the pool has made it so

much easier for people to enjoy more exercise, I am keen to stand up with people to deliver quality community facilities”.

He also said an economy that serves local people and improved public transport were a major issues for the town.

GREENS candidate Lloyd Davies with Victorian Greens Leader Greg Barber in Ocean Grove last week.


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ARIA award-winning Mic Conway is a singer, actor, musician, song writer, fire eater, magician, tap dancer,juggler, latex mask maker, props builder and puppeteer.

Mic was born into a family of vaudeville theatre and opera.

In the 1970s, together with his brother Jim Conway, Mic founded the Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band.

To their surprise it became a cult phenomenon, recording seven records, two of which achieved gold status.

Mic also joined the legendary Pram Factory Theatre in Melbourne, creating Soapbox Circus, where he was ringmaster, musician, juggler and acrobat.

In 1978, Soapbox became the now world famous Circus Oz of which Mic was a founding member.

Mic has toured across Australia, Britain, USA, New Zealand and Asia delighting audiences of all ages.

He has written and recorded many albums and

worked across the board in theatre, music, cabaret, television and film.

Recently, Mic developed a new duo show – “Mic Conway with Robbie Long”.

Stripped back, irreverent and shameless, Mic Conway takes the stage with Robbie Long playing unusual and idiosyncratic tunes that will make your jaw drop, toes tap and sides split.

In a circus of comedy, magic and music they will delight audiences with something new, something old and something in between.

Material includes “Captain Matchbox” and “National Junk Band” favourites with some of Mic’s “Circus Oz” antics.

Robbie Long is the guitarist of choice for many festival favourites and is the current Australian Flat Pick Guitar Champion with a wicked sense of humour.

Mic Conway and Robbie Long, supported by Sarah Carroll, will perform at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop on June 28.

Comedy, magic and musicLess than a fortnight to Festival

Mic Conway is set to perform at the Chicken Shop on June 28.

THERE are less than two week to go to the this year’s National Celtic Festival.

Held across the long weekend, June 7-10, at Portarlington, this festival has taken off in the 11 years since it first began in the small Victorian coastal town. It is now proudly the largest and most diverse celebration of Celtic music and culture in the southern hemisphere.

This year the festival will feature more than 60 diverse acts performing in over a dozen venues,with increased facilities and seating to keep everybody comfortable.

For more information see the website www.nationalcelticfestival.com


DINING OUT

Overlooking the park at 24 Hodgson Street, Ocean Grove, Napona boasts a 60 seat licensed restaurant. With the arrival of winter, Napona is perfect for al fresco dining or drinks on the deck under beautiful gum trees.

Chef Will Swinton draws on Mediterranean and Asian influences, producing a menu focused on clean, fresh flavours.

Winter also brings a vast array of produce and ingredients with new menu items sure to please.

Exceptional service in a relaxed atmosphere makes Napona perfect any time of day, whether for a meal, snack, or simply a quick Coffee or

Wine. Casual dining during the day makes

way for modern dishes in the evening with the seafood a must. Breakfast and Lunch meals start at $12. Mains at dinner range from $21 to $35, complemented by an accessible wine list starting at $30. Families are welcome with kids meals at $12.

Napona is open from 8am, seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, with dinners Tuesday to Saturday.

Food is available all day. Call 52563153 for bookings. Customer car park at rear.

Find our menus online at www.napona.com.au or follow us on twitter or facebook - @eatatnapona

Winter sunshine

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MondaysOcean 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 monthBellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown.Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email [email protected]. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 2pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5251 2268 or 51542873. Monday May 6 meeting at 1pm followed by Danny Blume Fashion Parade at 2pm. Members please bring a plate. Non-members $3/head. All welcome. Third Monday of every monthOcean 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 [email protected]. Fourth Monday of every monthCombined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Michael Turner on 5255 1572.TuesdaysBellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.Bellarine T.O.W.N., 6pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Sue on 5255 2068.Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996Rotary 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 monthOcean 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 monthOcean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most

welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.WednesdaysOcean 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 monthBellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact [email protected] or 0412 199 467Second Wednesday of every monthParkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152Third Wednesday of every monthOcean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every monthOcean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house.Phone Peter 0419 782629 Last Wednesday of every monthCancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre.Fourth Wednesday of every monthOcean 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 monthOcean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.Second Thursday of every monthProstate Support Group-Bellarine meets at Ocean Grove Community Health Centre at 1.30pm. Contact John Lee on 5221 8862 for details.Fourth Friday of every monthOcean 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.

Clubs meet

music/live events• Barwon Heads Hotel-June 1 Local Ketchup Nutshack, Shed Zeppelin, Surf Fusion and RAM. Doors 9.30pm, entry $10. -Thursday Open Mic 8pm-Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music -First Sunday of each second month 3pm-6pm. Youth are encouraged to perform their songs as bands/ soloists/ duo’s for more information contact Jill Meehan on 0431 606 476.• Piping Hot Chicken Shop-June 7 Gil Askey and friends-June 8 Gil Askey and friends-June 21 Collard, Greens and Gravy-June 28 Mic Conway• Ocean Grove Hotel-June 1 Space Truckers-June 8 Traffic Jam-June 15 Powerage (AC/DC tribute)• Pototo Shed, Drysdale-June 18 The Dead Funny Musical Show • PorartlingtonJune 7-10 National Celtic Festival. Details www.

nationalcelticfestival.com

markets & fairs• Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre June 2Ocean Indoor Community Market• Ocean Grove ParkJune 15 Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market 9am to 1pm• Barwon Heads Community HallJune 29 Barwon Heads Community Market 9am-1pm• Parkes Hall Newcombe Street PortarlingtonJune 30 Portarlington Community Market 9am to 2pm

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 WallingtonOpen weekends and public holiday’s 11am - 5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760

get active • Ocean Grove Recreation HallOcean 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 55+, 10.15am gentle exercises to music for 65+ contact Marg on 52 551 335 • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove -Wednesdays 9.00 am Volleyball, 9.30 am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 52 551 335• Queenscliff RSL Hall-Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 52 55 1335• Marcus Hill Hall cnr Banks Road and Bellarine Highway -Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Ph: 52 513 393• Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove-Mondays 7-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413 690 597• 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 700 951• Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas & Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955 331 or email [email protected]

reading & writing• Ocean Grove Library – corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. -Wednesdays 10.30am – Toddlertime-Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses-Friday 10.30am Preschool Storytime. First Wednesday of the month 4pm-5pm Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 8-12Third Tuesday of each month 2.30pm-3.30pm Book chat for adults. All welcome.www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au

family fun• Koombahla Equestrian

ParkTuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 52 562 742.• Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean GroveSaturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean 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-12pmOcean 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 [email protected]

classes & exhibtions• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check out program with a range of courses, classes and fund activities Ph: 52 554 294

• Springdale Neighborhood Centre -Third Sunday of every month ‘Making waves music and poetry arvo’ 2pm-5.30pm. A variety of acts on the day for all ages $5 donation contact Jill Meehan on 0431 606 476.• Queenscliff Uniting ChurchMay 11 10-pm to 2pm ‘Express your dream for equality’ exhibition as part of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Join in this free community art project. Lunch provided. Enquiries Heather 5258-2854 or 0478 611 481.

health & wellbeing• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The TerraceLast Friday of every month 1PM-3PM Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles available)Phone Julie Rodger on 0435 362 573 or email [email protected] for more information

To have your event included in What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: [email protected]

what’s ON

Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market traders are a hardy bunch, out in all weathers selling their produce. The winters markets are every third Saturday of the month at Ocean Grove Park from 9am to 1pm.

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THIS week will continue the theme of identifying raptors.

This edition’s raptor is the Black-shouldered Kite, which is one of the most distinctive and common birds of prey found in the Bellarine Peninsula.

The photo of the Black-shouldered Kite is taken at the corner of Thacker Street and Wallington Road, where a lovely Kite can often be seen perching and sunning itself.

Black-shouldered Kites are medium sized (32 cms) birds with a wing span of 80-100 cms.

They are pale grey above, with a white head, body and tail and black shoulders. The wings are white

underneath, with black wing tips.

As with many other raptor species, the female birds are larger than males.

They have a distinctive red eye, that looks like it has a tear shaped splodge of mascara underneath it.

The nostrils, legs and feet are all yellow.

The Black-shouldered Kite is very similar to another raptor called the Letter-winged Kite, but this bird has a black ‘W’ pattern on the underwing.

The Letter-winged Kite is also a nocturnal hunter, where as the Black-shouldered Kite is very active in daylight hours.

The Letter-winged Kite would also be unlikely to be

seen around the Bellarine Peninsula, as it mainly inhabits arid, inland areas of Australia.

Black-shouldered Kites can often be seen flying briskly over fields, and then hovering (with quick wing movements) over areas where they have spotted prey. They can also be seen resting on bare trees or power poles.

The next outing for the Bellarine Birdlife Group is scheduled for June 5. The group is going to explore the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve.

If you are interested in participating, email me on [email protected] and I will give you the details.

-Jen Carr

Distinctive Kite a local in our area

New app showcases the shores THE Friends of the Bluff volunteer

group are excited to release their new ‘Barwon Bluff – Living on

the Edge’ app, which is free to download for iPhone and iPad

from the App Store or iTunes now.

A launch for the app on May 23 will celebrate

a year of hard work by the coastal

volunteers, who have driven and managed the

app’s creation. Rhonda Coffey, a long-time group

member and co-ordinator of the project, said, “Our app gives the community a brilliant insight into the beauty and

diversity of life on and around Barwon Bluff.”

“We want to encourage everyone to protect our wonderful coast, particularly in light of pressures from increasing population and climate change.”

The app includes a guided rockpool ramble or a virtual ramble for kids in the classroom, a comprehensive field guide for local plants, birds and marine life and an introduction to the unique Barwon Heads Bluff and Marine Sanctuary.

“Through the use of technology and social media we’re hoping to appeal to a younger audience,” Rhonda said.

“We want to get important conservation messages to the next generation, who are future custodians of the Bluff.’’

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THE invaluable contribution of the region’s Landcare members received justifiable recognition at this year’s Corangamite Landcare Awards.

Member for Western Victoria Simon Ramsay, representing the Minister for the Environment Ryan Smith, recognised the efforts of nine award winners and two honour roll inductees at the event at Warncoort.

“These awards recognise those individuals and groups who have demonstrated that the Landcare spirit of working together continues to thrive as much today, as it did when it first started 27 years ago.

“All Landcare volunteers make an invaluable contribution to the environment and each and every one demonstrates the passion and commitment that

comes with being a Landcare volunteer.”

MLC, Simon Ramsey also thanked and recognised the humble volunteers who choose to avoid the spotlight.

“The efforts of those quiet achievers are more than worthy of recognition and I thank those volunteers for their dedication and commitment to improving and protecting our environment. Landcare would not be the same without them,” he said.

Award winners came from all parts of the catchment, with nine categories presented.•Individual Landcarer Award – Simon Cook•Landcare Innovation and Sustainable Agriculture Award – Craig and Tanya Davis•Young Landcare Leader Award – Ammie Jackson

•Corangamite Landcare Coordinator Award – Mandy Coulson•Junior Landcare Award – Birregurra Primary School Landcare Champion Club•Corangamite Community Group Award –Moorabool Catchment Landcare Group•Corangamite Landcare Network Award – Woady Yaloak Catchment Group.•Coastcare Community Award – Bellarine Catchment Network, Swan Bay Environment Association and the Borough of Queenscliffe•Landcare Agency Partnership Award – Barwon Water•Corangamite Landcare Honour Roll Inductees – National Landcare Network’s Roger Hardley and Bellarine Landcare Group’s Geoff McFarlane.

Landcarers recognised


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Christian College Bellarine has been involved in the 11th annivesary celebrations following East Timor independence.

Above: Bellarine Christian College held a casual clothes day and Timorese handcrafts stall to raise funds for its buddy schools in Viqueque.

Left: Year 8 students Lachlan Gawley-Price, Lachlan Madden, Sophie Manson and Jodie Mitten attended a flag raising in Geelong and then prepared a presentation at assembly.

Celebrating East Timor independence

Charli and Poppy in Scottish and Mexican costume.

School goes globalOCEAN Grove Primary School has been learning about multicultural customs, clothes, languages and food during Educuation week.

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Life lessons with VixenSIX Ocean Grove Netball Club junior development squad members last week learned some valuable life lessons from Melbourne Vixens gun professional netballer Tegan Caldwell.

The Anglesea-based Caldwell, who plays Goal Attack for the Vixens in the Trans Tasman ANZ Championship competition, spoke to six Under 17 Ocean Grove netballers at the Grubbers former netball headquarters in Draper Street on Wednesday May 22.

The Grubber players included Amy Gibbs, Maddy Goodger,

Matilda Doyle, Rebecca Watson, Alicia Nolan and Meg Badrock.

Her talk focused on nutrition, training warm up and warm downs and injury prevention.

Caldwell, 24, said it was a great privilege to share her life experiences on and off the court with the young up-and-coming Grubber netballers.

“I absolutely loved being given the opportunity to share with younger players my experiences and what I have learnt and just the knowledge I have been able to gain with my level of netball,” Caldwell told the Voice.

“I did not get many opportunities when I was younger to have these

development squads and a chance to listen to someone at a higher elite level.”

Ocean Grove Netball Club Coaching Co-ordinator, Greg Ollis said the club’s junior development squad were appreciative to hear from the calibre of Caldwell.

He said the six Ocean Grove players took plenty of notes and were attentive throughout the night.

“She (Caldwell) is fantastic with the kids and she relates to them really well,” Ollis said.

Earlier this season, Caldwell was a special guest at the Ocean Grove Football Netball Club 2013 season launch in March.

MARK HEENAN

Tegan Caldwell chats with Ocean Grove netballers at the Draper Street rooms.


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Ocean Grove junior tennis weekend resultsTHIS week has been very busy at Ocean Grove Tennis Club with construction starting on our new store room. The slab has been poured, the first of many new improvements being made. Members will notice some great new facilities coming soon.

This last fortnight has seen mixed results for the Juniors, with the week of the May 18 called a washout for all OGTC Home teams. The rain did not seem to stretch all the way to Geelong though, where some of our teams had success.

Here are the results for Saturday May 11:2 Girls played at home against Moolap and lost 2,23-4,31. Anna Williams did very well to win her singles and doubles.6 Mixed played at Leopold and lost 4,28 - 2,20. It was a tough battle with Uzair Shah winning singles and doubles and Lachlan Treble just missing out on his singles 6-5.7 Boys played at Geelong Lawn but lost 4,33-2,14. Michael Maertzdorf fought hard to win his singles 6-5 and Joel McMahon and Harry James won their

doubles.8 Mixed were at home against Geelong Lawn and lost 2,21-4-31. Hannah Attard won her singles and almost won her doubles 5-6. Natasha Miller also won her singles. 9 Boys played at All Saints and lost 4,30-2,22. Marcus Halloran-Lavelle won both singles and doubles.12 Boys played Geelong Lawn at home and lost 1,18 - 5,34. Ryson McHenry won his singles and all others played hard against a very good Geelong Lawn side.13 Mixed White were at

home against Leopold and won 6,36-0,11. The team winning all six sets were Julian Powell, Georgina Kottek, Adrienne Mithen and Jayden Harrison-Roberts.13 Mixed Red were away at Bannockburn and won 6,36 - 0,3. Rhiley James, Mia Holliday, Jack Hanson and Emily Kehagias all played very well.14 Boys played at home against Wandana Heights and lost 1,17–5, 31. In this tough match, Liam Mullen did extremely well to win his singles 6-1.15 Girls had a bye.

Here are the results for Saturday May 18th:2 Girls played at Leopold and won in a very close match 2,24-4,26. This places them fourth on the ladder.6 Mixed was a washout. They are fourth on the ladder7 Boys was a washout, resulting in placement of third on the ladder.8 Mixed played at Western Heights Uniting and won 6,36-0,15. All team members won their sets. They now take fourth place on the ladder.9 Boys played against

Clifton springs and won 3,23-3,21. They are placed fifth on the ladder.12 Boys travelled at Highton and lost 6,36 - 0,16. They are currently sixth on the ladder.13 Mixed White were away at Bannockburn and won 4,24-0,16. They are third on the ladder.13 Mixed Red washed out but remain top of the ladder for this section.14 Boys travelled to Wandana Heights and won 3,26 -2,26. The final set was washed out. They are fifth on the ladder.15 Girls were at home

versus Drysdale Brown and were washed out, placing them fourth on the ladder.The teams are looking fantastic in their new uniforms and we have now opened up sales to Senior members. We’re looking forward to some more rain free Saturday mornings so that our Juniors can get out and have a hit.

Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.

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Weekend May18-1Men’s Div 1Surfside Waves 5 Surfcoast 2.After going 1 nil up early on, Surfcoast had a player sent off for a second bookable offence. The Waves took control for most of the game and had too much fitness in the end. Goals from Steve McGain, Craig Groom, Doug Miller, Staffan Hargreaves and an own goal secured the win, stand out performances from Tom Mander and Steve McGain saw the Waves take 3 valuable points.

Men’s Div 3Surfside Waves 5 Barwon 0In a dominant performance, again

the blend of youth and experience serves Surfside well. A magnificent hat-trick by Ben Sleep and a brace by Alex Ketcen sealed the win. Credit to Barwon for keeping on playing some spells of creative football at times but the pace of the younger players got the better of them. Solid performances by all players, noteworthy that in the second half the back four consisted of all under 17 players, a credit to themselves in the composure they showed. First clean sheet of the season, great credit must go to Callum Harper between the sticks and all of the players in the defence. Well done boys, 100% record, keep it up.

Weekend May 25-26Men’s Div 1Bellarine Sharks 1 Surfside Waves 1A draw was a fair result in this highly contested game in this local derby. Louis McCleland grabbed a great goal for the Waves but the game finished in deadlock at one each.

Men’s Div 3Bellarine Sharks 3 Surfside Waves 1A great game today but the Waves lost to a very good Bellarine Sharks side, consolation goal coming from a spot kick duly converted by Pablo Mujica. The guys worked hard but struggled to come back from 3 goals down, keep up the effort boys.

Surfside Waves division one side in action against Surf Coast.

Good wins for both sides

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Weekend May18-19Under 7’sRound 4 and what a beautiful morning in Barwon Heads. Surfside Reds played BH Vikings and what a great start for the Reds as captain Max scored straight from the kick off. The Vikings came back with a great goal. A few goals for the Reds and one for the Vikings saw the two teams well matched at half time.

After half time the Reds took control of the game and played some superb soccer with Josh adding more goals for the Reds. The Reds looking to have a strong team with the two rocks in defence Gabe and Jack not allowing the Vikings passed.

The Whites played BH Warriors in a game where the two teams looked very well matched. The Warriors took the but the Whites had some really good chances with Jayden and Fletcher looking a good midfield pairing. Zachary who just can not stop scoring got one back for the Whites but the Warriors scored another before half time.

Some great defence by Michael and Nicholas in the second half and a great solo goal by captain Konner saw the Whites back in the game. Some really good play by both teams saw the Whites just edged out,

the Whites are improving every game they play. Under 10 girlsBarwon Heads Comets 0 - Surfside Waves 5

Another dominant performance by Surfside Waves Girls under 10 team. With a change to the original format the girls took on the Comets on a larger pitch with larger goals and goalkeepers. Surfside revelled in the extra space producing a number of great moves and executing some precise through balls to find many a Surfside forward in space.

Surfside peppered the Comets goal finding the back of the net four times in the first half. The second half found the ball rarely in the Surfside’s own half with constant pressure on the Comets. Their goalkeeper did a great job only allowing in one second half goal following a last minute blistering corner that was turned in on the goal line. Goal scorers today were Audrey (2), Ella, Penny and Bea. With special mention to the two first time goalkeepers Matilda and Penny, who entertained the crowd with the odd cartwheel.

Under 11’sSurfside Waves (White) 3 vs Barwon (Red )2.

The weather was fantastic after the last few raining days. Surfside started positively passing the ball around and dominating the game. Bob took control of the midfield, weaving his magic against the opposition. A through ball to Josh M allowed a shot on goal which he duly put away. Surfside continued to dominate and from a corner kick, Louie shot on goal. The ball hit the post and caused panic with Barwon picking the ball up. Louie took the penalty and thumped the ball into the back of the net. Surfside weren’t done yet, Bob received a pass and took on the defenders to shoot another goal. The score was 3 nil at halftime.

The 2nd half was more end to end soccer, with Surfside midfield starting to tire. Barwon was able to pull a goal back. This enticed Barwon to start passing the ball around and caused Surfside to panic in defence. A long powerful shot by Barwon and the score was now 3 -2 with 8 minutes left. Surfside tried to score another goal, but just couldn’t finish off the good ball movement. Barwon tried to equalise but the final whistle blew.

Under 13’ boysSurfside Waves 2 North Geelong Warriors 0Waves scored their first goal after a great run and precise cross from Max. North Geelong equalised against the run of play. Our line of defence was taken care of today by Kian, Wade, James, Austin and Flynn and they were a formidable wall protecting our goal. Our midfield, the back bone of any team, was taken care by Gabriel, Max, Noah, Travis and Cahill. They were in charge of controlling the most strategic part of the field of play, defending, organising the attack, supporting our forward line and they performed remarkably well. Waves’ forward line was in the feet and hearts of an extraordinary trio: Jasper, Joe and Perry. I will call them pocket dynamos because of their miniature size, speed and strength. Their performance gave us the space and support in the midfield and they always put a lot of pressure on North Geelong defence.

Under 17 boysSurfside Waves 2 Surfcoast 0The lads started somewhat nervously in the first 15 minutes. We then settled and began playing well. We had several chances to score which didn’t eventuate. Several players playing in positions that they are unaccustomed to stuck to their task. The second half was great to watch with a plethora of chances not put into the net.

Week on week the lads are improving, coach was extremely proud of all his players. We welcomed young Lennart Beyerlein who is on a student exchange program from Germany. The team has produced solid performances from the start of the season and after letting a couple of games slip our grasp, we have regrouped in the last couple of games with a draw and a win.

Overall a disciplined display and we secured the win with a 2 nil victory.

Weekend May 25-26Under 7 boysSurfside Reds played BH Warriors, both sides started by playing some really good football. The Reds took the lead through a great goal by Max. Jack scored his first goal of the season which saw the Reds take control of the game.

The Reds scored a few more before half time and a good goal by the Warriors saw the end to the first half. In the second half the Warriors came out on top and started playing some nice flowing football. Some strong defence from Aidan and Will helped keep the Warriors at bay. Under 7 boysSurfside Whites played Barwon and at the start both teams played some really attractive football, Jayden and Zachery had some fantastic chances but could not put the ball in the back of the net.

In the second half the Whites must have had a good team talk from their interim coach as they came out with a spring in their step,some hard tackles in midfield by Konner and a low hard shot by Fletcher saw Surfside go in front. Captain Nicholas lead by example and scored Surfsides second, Michael went on a mazy run down the line taking on all of

the Barwon team but just could not find the finish. A great win for Surfside. Good job boys. Under 11 boysSurfside Waves Blue 4 Barwon Red 0Surfside started strongly linking play from midfield into attack with numerous scoring opportunities but Barwon was keeping a clean sheet. Ciera got a through ball from mid pitch and ran all the way down to the goals and slotted the ball past the keeper to open Surfside’s account.

Surfside continued to attack and Jolyon shot and the keeper fumbled it into the goals. Sam playing striker for a change kept persisting on taking shots on goal and was finally reward with a left foot goal after taking on the last defender and goalkeeper.

The second half was a continuation from the first with Surfside on the attack. Josh was able to score a goal from a corner kick, the ball was kick in by Sam to Matt who passed it to Josh. Under 13 boysGeelong Rangers 2 Surfside Waves 0 Rangers did not have any answers to our play and we stayed strong until the last five minutes when they scored; one of their player got a loose ball bouncing outside our penalty area after a half clearance following a free kick. It was a hard blow to our formidable performance. Their second goal was from a penalty scored in the dying seconds of the match as the referee saw a handball inside the area.

Great work from every single player in goal, defence, midfield and attack. Congratulations to all of you boys! We never gave up until the end of the game. The boys played extremely well against a very strong team that knew their ground well and they took advantage of it.

Under 14 Girls Surfside 1 Golden Plains 1 The Waves hosted Golden Plains in the U14 Girls. The first half was a tough contest with few scoring chances. 0-0 at half time the Waves started the second half strongly and took the lead with a great shot from Cassidy finding the net in the 33rd min.

The Waves fought hard to maintain the lead with Madi in goals making some great saves. Golden Plains upped the tempo with many attacking moves and finally managed an equaliser four minutes from time. Another great performance from the Waves in a very exciting and tough match. Well done to both teams who provided great entertainment on a chilly morning. Under 17 boysBellarine Sharks 1 Surfside Waves 11Waves commenced rather slowly today and the Waves scored in the 20th and 41st minute; allowing the Sharks back in just before half time with a beautiful free kick. In the second half the lads settled much better and came out firing, putting away an avalanche of goals dominating the game. Well done to all with a big test coming up next Sunday with a visit from league leaders Breakwater Eagles.

grove junior soccer

Waves under 13 Boys on the ball against North Geelong.

Waves under 17 take on Surf Coast.

Waves looking strong at all ages levels


33grubbers junior footy

U16 Division 2 Round2 Ocean Grove 1 vs Barwon Heads At Barwon HeadsResult - Ocean Grove 19.8-122 defeated Barwon Heads 4.3-27

Ocean Grove crossed the bridge into enemy territory expecting a tough workout against their arch rivals Barwon Heads. The young Grubbers hit the ground running and snared five goals in the first quarter in which they controlled the pace and flow of the game.

Barwon Heads upped the ante at the start of the second quarter and matched the Grubbers attack on the ball but Ocean Grove still won the quarter convincingly when they cut loose after a bit of testosterone fuelled scuffle.

Ocean Grove kept the foot on the pedal after the main break and continued to play some great team footy. As the game went on, Ocean Grove’s running players took control all over the ground and made it a forward’s dream as they constantly surged into attack providing their forward mates with numerous opportunities. Goals: I. Wilkins 3, A. Wilkens 3, B. Gist 3, F. Sharrock 2, F. Kelly 2, B. Taylor 2, K. Ewart 1, R. Maloney 1, H. Walker 1, H. Hoober 1 Best: B. Gist, D. Pearson, H. Hoober, H. Walker, N. Giblin, M. Lindkvist

Report by John WilkinsU16 Division 5 Round 2 Ocean Grove 2 vs Lara 2 at Ocean Grove It was a rainy Saturday when Ocean Grove 2’s took on Lara’s 2’s at Ocean Grove’s home ground.

The ground was wet which Ocean Grove handled well with lots of chest marks and short sharp kicks along the center of the ground. It was a great game with the match being almost even at every interval, but Ocean Grove powered through the last quarter to win by 19 points.

Lots of players chipped in to make Ocean Grove’s score of 11.8-75 with Riley Denneman, Riley Hollmer and Aaron Tormey kicking 2 goals each and Doddsy kicking his remarkable first goal of the season.

Report by Peter Attard

U18 Division 2 Round 2 Ocean Grove 1 vs GWSP at GWSP

The under 18 A’s travelled to Geelong West and had an easy 40 point victory. It was a close game up until half time, but then the boys ran over the opposition. Kicking 6 goals to 1 in the third pushed Grove to a good lead going into the fourth. The goals came from Westy, Brayden, Stiff, Danny, Robby and Caldow. 10 of the 14 coming from Westy and Brayden.

Good run off the half back

line from Elliot and Moorey with both deserving a place in the bests.

The U 18’s next look forward to a good hard game against St. Albans over there on June 1st, and hopefully we can get up with a big win.Report by Che´ Durran

U18 Division 5 Round 2 Ocean Grove 1 vs East Geelong at GWSPOn Saturday, the U18 seconds played East Geelong out at East. It was a good day for footy and a reasonably strong Grubbers side showed up on the day to challenge coach Jim’s old side, but unfortunately, Grove got off to a slow start.

Although the midfielders including Paddy, Mike, Shielsy and Nick were working very hard and got a lot of the ball, we were unable to capitalise and kicking goals didn’t happen too often. The backline held the opposition off as much as they could but it was almost impossible to contain the ‘man-child’ in the goal square who kicked 6 goals, leading them to a 71 point victory.

The boys have a bit of work to do but there were many positives out of the game and hopefully we can take that into our next game against Barwon Heads/Queenscliff and claim another big win like last time.

Report by Jack Diment

Action from Ocean Grove 2 vs Lara 2. Pictures: LINDSDAY KELLEY

Positive signs from young Grove


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35cobras footy

UNDER 14(1)Round 3 v LaraOGCC 4.3.27 defeated by Lara 10.15.75A SECOND trip to Lara in three weeks saw the Cobras determined to put on a better showing than their previous encounter against the Cats.

Unfortunately history repeated itself in a carbon copy of the grading game clash two weeks earlier. An even first quarter, the Cats edge ahead at half time and then kick away in the last half to win comfortably, this time by 48 points.

Once again lapses of concentration in each quarter proved costly for the Cobras, as Lara’s bigger on ball brigade made them pay on the scoreboard. The Cobras were well served by mid fielders Olly Monteith, Spencer Luppino and Michael Smith, while Lachlan McVilly continued his promising form up forward.

Despite losing their last three games, the Cobras are only out of the top four on percentage and will be looking for some wins in the next couple of games to stay in the finals race.Goals: Oliver Monteith 1, Nathan Pearson 1, Darcy

Copeland 1, Spencer Luppino 1Best: Michael Smith, Spencer Luppino, Oliver Monteith, Raymond Emma-Ngopu, Lachlan McVillyUNDER 14(2)Round 3 v Geelong West St PetersOGCC 4.6.30 defeated by GWSP 4.7.31The ever improving Cobras ventured out to the hen house to take on the Geelong West Roosters and once again lost no admirers for another plucky effort.

In a close tussle, the Cobras skipped away to a 2 goal lead at half time, only to be pipped at the post by the fast finishing Roosters. Jase Franken’s rich vein of form continued with 2 goals and Keeghan Lyons also snagged two of his own.

Amongst the best for the Cobras were Nathan Taylor, Fletcher Long and Angus Benson, although the entire team should be commended for the improvement they have shown since the start of the season.Goals: Jase Franken 2, Keeghan Lyons 2Best: Nathan Taylor, Keeghan Lyons, Fletcher Long, Jase

Franken, Angus BensonUNDER 12 BLUERound 6 v South BarwonOGCC 12.11.83 defeated South Barwon 3.4.22Our Under 12 Blue boys continued on from where the Under 10’s left off and ran out convincing 61 point winners over the South Barwon Swans.

The win was set up with a scintillating first term with the wind, and after an even second quarter, another 5 goals to zip in the premiership quarter saw the Cobras with an insurmountable lead at the last break.

Ben McKellin and Jacob West with five goals between them capitalised on the good work further upfield, and with a total of 9 goal kickers, this was the consummate team performance. A great day at the office for the Cobras.Goals: Ben McKellin 3, Jacob West 2, Jonah Wheeler 1, Charlie McEvoy 1, Lucy McEvoy, Phoenix Bowers 1, Tyler Davis 1, Mitch Clark 1, Jools Bond 1Best: Felix Drayton, Bradley Walder, Lachlan Styles, Jake Powe, Harvey WebberUNDER 12 ORANGERound 5 v St Albans

OGCC 11.6.72 defeated St Albans 8.5.53After a touch up from St Albans in the grading games, the Cobras faced a daunting task to try and turn things around in the return bout.

In a high standard game, the improvement in our Orange boys was showcased by a sensational 8 goal third quarter which set up a gutsy win. Co-captains Noah DeBruijn and Shaun Bradley led from the front, Cooper Tully, Henry Walsh and Bailey Payne were dominant and Ben Townson was the key up forward with 3 goals.

A fantastic team effort to turn the tables on a high quality opponent.Goals: Ben Townson 3, Jye Thomas 2, Cooper Tully 1, Noah Cunningham 1, Rory Monteith 1, Chris Ewart 1, Heath Roberston 1, Henry Walsh 1Best: Cooper Tully, Henry Walsh, Bailey Payne, Ben TownsonRound 6 v AngleseaOGCC 13.13.91 defeated Anglesea 1.0.6Wow! A massive win to the Cobras Orange team at the Snake Pit as they continued

their impressive form against the Anglesea Kangaroos.The Cobras were never threatened as the Four Noahs – Northam, Cunningham, DeBruijn & Ansell, combined to completely shut the Roos out of the game.Jake Hargreaves kicked another bag of 3 and was well supported by Tom Ness, Tom Fairbrother and Julian Selway.

Another comprehensive performance by a team that is making every post a winner.Goals: Jake Hargreaves 3, Noa Northam 2, Noah Cunningham 2. Alex Warner 1, Chris Ewart 1, Nathan Scarpa 1, Ben Townson 1, Noah DeBruijn 1, Ross Symonds 1Best: Heath Robertson, Noah Cunningham, Tom Ness, Tom Fairbrother, Alex Warner, Julian SelwayUNDER 12 WHITERound 6 v GrovedaleOGCC 7.6.48 defeated by Grovedale 9.6.60A gutsy effort by the White team saw them fall just short against the Grovedale Tigers in Round 6 action.

With scores dead level at ¼ time, the Tigers jumped ahead in the second term to lead by 13 points, and although the

Cobras busted a gut in the second half they could only bridge the gap by a solitary point.

Unfortunately one poor quarter proved costly for the Cobras, and hopefully the boys have learnt some valuable lessons from the defeat and will rise to the occasion next week!Goals: Flynn Drake 1, Luke Giblin 1, Mitchell Taylor1, Ben Gillians 1, Tyler Vagg 1, Ezra Cuthell 1, Flynn Hardiman 1Best: Oscar LeMaistre, Clay Milich, Mitchell Pope, Will Richardson, Flynn Hardimann, Ezra CuthellUNDER 10 WHITERound 6 v GrovedaleOGCC 3.2.20 defeated by Grovedale 5.9.39The Under 10 White team welcomed the Grovedale Tigers to the Snake Pit and put on a wonderful performance, eventually going down by 19 points.Led by our Captain Jackson Willard, the Cobras were competitive from start to finish and were pipped at the post in the last few minutes by the Tiges.

Goals to Nick Gibbon, Rhys Devlin and the Uncanny X-Man Xavier Norman,

were backed up by fantastic performances by Johnte Lang, Koby Welch and Oscar Price.

A great effort by the Cobras who have shown a lot of improvement since the season kicked off.Goals: Nick Gibbon 1, Xavier Norman 1, Rhys Devlin 1.UNDER 10 BLUERound 6 v South BarwonOGCC 3.6.24 defeated South Barwon 0.3.3The trip into G Town to take on the powerhouse that is South Barwon obviously held no fears for our Under 10 Blue Boys as they strolled to a comprehensive 21 point victory over the Swans.

With Max Lacy and Hamish Green dominating, it was only the Cobras poor kicking in front of goal that prevented a total blowout.

At the end of the day though, it’s all about having fun with your mates and following your coaches instructions, and the Cobras ticked both of these boxes. Well done guys!Goals: Luka Kapitelli, Fletcher Keck, Sam DoneganBest: Max Lacy, Hamish Green, Baxter Stephenson, Kirean Spanner

Left: Cobras under 14 division side took on Barwon Heads for an exciting match up at their ground on Sunday morning.

www.oceangrovevoice.com36 junior netball

Friday 10/5/13 Kardinia ParkU11-2 & U11-3 Coaches Tanya and Maddy are very pleased with the girls who are trying to play their best netball every week with a lot of support and encouragement from the netball families who come along to watch each week.U13-3’s - Ocean Grove 13 vs St Marys 17 Best Players: Elyssa Winter, Isabelle Boland, Makena Taylor.U13-4’s - Ocean Grove 12 vs St Marys 6 Best Players: Kim Hart, Brooklyn Sacchetta, Olivia Hart.U15-4’s - Ocean Grove 12 vs Queenscliff 14 Best Players: Helene Simpson, Bryley Reid, Emily Prendergast

Friday 17/5/13 – Kardinia ParkU13-3’s Ocean Grove 5 vs St Marys 16 Best Players: Georgia Lombardo, Coco Fraser, Emma Simpson.U13-4’s - Ocean Grove 11 vs Barwon Heads 8 Best Players: Mia-Sachi Walters, Nikita Page, Kim Hart.U13-5’s - Ocean Grove 4 vs St Marys 23 Best Players: Erin Quinn, Morgan Stapleton, Makena Taylor.U15-3’s - Ocean Grove 14 vs Sth Barwon 16 Best Players: Emily Bambrook, Indiana Bosch, Sofie Beale U15-4’s - Ocean Grove 10 vs St Josephs 9 Best Players: Niamh Ansell, Sarah Bastiaan, Skylar Duckett.

U17-3’s - Ocean Grove 14 vs Newtown 25 Best Players: Maddie Moroney, Chelsea Garrard, Brielle King.All Abilities Ocean Grove 5 vs St Marys 16 Some new faces in the line-up due to injuries but couldn’t stop the Saints scoring this week.

OG Netball Saturday May 18 – PortarlingtonToday we welcomed Portarlington to our new courts and this was the first big rainy test for the new ‘Rebound Ace’ netball courts and they certainly passed with flying colours – no slipping or hazards on the court which was beneficial to some great netball being played.Under 11’s – The girls had a wet contest first up but played a wonderful game with all girls listening to their coach Katie and trying their best.U13-1’s - Ocean Grove 24 vs Portarlington 10 Best Players: Claudia Britt, Brooke Vigilante, Isabelle Jones.U13-2’s - Ocean Grove 25 vs Portarlington 4 Best Players: Sharni Thebes, Milly Dodds, Paige Drinkwater.U15-1’s - Ocean Grove 37 vs Portarlington 12 Best Players: Jaimie El-Hage, Keely Babb, Taya PayneU15-2’s - Ocean Grove 31 vs Portarlington 10 Best Players: Ali Gannon, Phoebe Humphrey, Lucy Conquit.U17-1’s - Ocean Grove 26

vs Portarlington 26 Best Players: Danielle Neal, Maddy Goodger, Clem Praud.This hard fought game was a thriller for both sides with plenty of defensive pressure and turnovers throughout. Great team effort by all and certainly will be looking forward to the rematch.U17-2’s - Ocean Grove 38 vs Portarlington 19 Best Players: Paige Woolhouse, Briony Wemyss, Jayne Fendyk.

Friday May 24 – Kardinia ParkU13-3’s Ocean Grove 5 vs Sth Barwon 29 Best Players: Elyssa Winter, Mietta Wilkins, Coco FraserU13-4’s - Ocean Grove 5 vs St Marys 18 Best Players: Nikita Page, Holly Timms-Honner, Mia SmithU13-5’s - Ocean Grove 8 vs Barwon Heads 9 Best Players: Sophie Chanter, Emily McGurk, Phoebe

Awramenko.U15-3’s - Ocean Grove 22 vs Sth Barwon 9 Best Players: Kate Hudson, Sofie Beale, Molly WinterU15-4’s - Ocean Grove 11 vs Portarlington 16 Best Players: Hannah McDonald, Milly Dodds, Bryley Reid.U17-3’s - Ocean Grove 9 vs Sth Barwon 22 Best Players: Shaynesha, Amina King, Mikaela Dodd.

Saturday May 25 wrap13 & Under Div 2 The U/13 2 girls are off to a roaring start, currently undefeated for the season so far! The girls are very enthusiastic and are an almost 100% turn out to every training session (despite a couple of unlucky injuries) which is a credit to them. Throughout the season so far, the girls have been completely encouraging and supportive of one another which is great to see in a young group of girls. They all work hard at training and

try to put into practice what they have learned which is really pleasing for coaches Emma & Maddy. It is great seeing all the girls, Alannah, Bree, Gemma, Madelyn, Madeleine, Meghan, Milly, Paige, Sharni & Zoe play well in all positions on the court, and we really enjoy

helping all the girls develop their netball skills to become mature, well rounded netball players and young ladies. Thanks girls for a wonderful season so far, we are looking forward to the rest of the season and all the great netball yet to be played.

13 & Under Div 3 Coach Paige says the girls are off to a great start to the season, coming together as a team and having fun. Each playing different positions with a smile on their face. Currently the girls, Brogan, Coco, Ella, Elyssa, Emma, Georgia, Isabelle, Lily & Mietta, are working on getting in front and different court systems. Well done on a great start to the season girls.

13 & Under Div 5 Coaches Jesse & Maddie says the team, Claire, Emily, Emily Mc, Erin, Holly, Miranda, Morgan, Phoebe, Ruby & Sophie, have had a great start to the season, with each player putting in their best efforts into every game. We have been focusing on our defensive work and lots of practice with shooting which is paying off during our matches. Well done girls.

15 & Under Div 4 Coach Sue says the U15/4s, Bryley, Clementyne, Emily, Hannah, Helene, Lily, Niamh, Sarah & Skylar, showed solid teamwork against the top team as the ball was brought down the court. The defensive pressure was evident in all 4 quarters, making the opposition work hard. Focus on goal shooting at training showed results and confidence from all shooters on the night.

Ocean Grove under 11 division 1. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

Ocean Grove under 17 division 2.

Ocean Grove under 13 division 2.

Grove under 13s leading the way

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D Grade - Ocean Grove 24 vs Portarlington 31 Best Players: Cath Slevin, Emma Mooney, Kylie Collett

Ocean Grove started well in the first half taking advantage of all passes to be only down by only 1 goal. Cath took a heavy knock but recovered well to make a difference with Jamie in the ring. Emma was in full flight in defence making Portarlington work hard for possession and Kylie worked consistently for 4 quarters stopping multiple goals, but unfortunately no

4 points today for Ocean Grove.C Grade - Ocean Grove 44 vs Portarlington 16 Best Players: Kat Sykes, Caily Nash, Amber Binns

Well done to the Ocean Grove girls after a competitive game against Port’. It was goals galore today for C Grade with Kat on fire with her unstoppable feeding into the ring, Caily showed her usual goaling conversion style and Amber took flight in the centre creating plenty of opportunities. B Grade - Ocean Grove

51 vs Portarlington 31 Best Players: Jess Gorfine, Zoe Woolnough, Bree Fankhauser

A fantastic game from our B graders today. After a highly competitive first quarter the girls were on a mission and increased the lead to 10 by half time. Bree was dynamic in the centre leaving nothing to chance with strong leads, ably assisted by Jess who sought out any stray balls and Zoe who kept the defensive pressure up at all times, a great convincing win..

A Grade - Ocean Grove 42 vs Portarlington 46 Best Players: Grace Caldow, Kelsey Ollis, Sarah Breed

This game saw many lead changes throughout the day with constant Port pressure being applied. Grace took advantage of many opportunities along with Sarah in the centre passage to bring the ball to new attack end of Allison and Laura in the ring. Defensive demands being applied by Kelsey and Michelle was crucial to try and stop Port goalers

scoring but Ocean Grove’s fight was not enough for today’s game.Kardinia Park All Abilities – Ocean Grove 18 vs Sth Barwon 15 Fantastic team effort in a close win.Good luck

The club congratulated Laura Bell and Sarah Breed who were due to play in the BFL Interleague netball team at the weekend. Everyone else enjoyed a weekend off and will be raring to go against Queenscliff on June 1.

Goals galore for C’sOcean Grove A Grade line against Portarlington. Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY

Action from Ocean Grove A Grade line against Portarlington.

Below: A grade, Right D grade, below right C grade and B grade.

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Interleaguers

OCEAN Grove senior footballers Brayden Sneddon and Kelly Williams represented the Bellarine Football League at the Work Safe Country Interleague Championships on Saturday in Tocumwal.

Though the BFL lost 10.14.74 to the Murray Football League 21.11.137 by 63 points at Tocumwal Recreation Reserve,

Grubber ruckman Brayden Sneddon said it was a huge thrill to represent the league.

“It was good to get picked to represent the league, it was a good chance to go away and get to know a few people,” Sneddon said.

“Going six hours away to play in a pretty strong league – they were a pretty good outfit.

“The Murray FL boys were just too good on the day.”

Sneddon and Williams were among five Ocean Grove players selected in the original BFL Interleague squad.

Grubber captain Liam Rock and Tom Roberts did not play after pulling out with injury soreness, while fellow teammate Bryn Weadon withdrew after he sustained an ankle injury in Ocean Grove’s win over Portarlington on Saturday May 18.

FORMER Ocean Grove coach Cameron McGregor believes Football Geelong should consider adopting a senior grade promotion relegation model to avoid lopsided results in the region, writes Mark Heenan.

McGregor, who coached the Grubbers from 2010 to 2012, took on the role as an assistant coach of the Bellarine Football League Interleague team that played against Murray Football League in Tocumwal on Saturday May 25.

Already in 2013, BFL cellar dweller Portarlington has suffered two heavy 200-point plus losses in successive weeks to Torquay and more recently a 225-point loss at the hands of Ocean Grove on Saturday May 18.

The Demons are 0-7 after seven rounds with a paltry percentage of 29.3 per cent.

On the flipside, Queenscliff who remain unbeaten after seven rounds are well on track to claim three flags in a row this season after their BFL premiership triumphs in 2011 and 2012.

McGregor said a four tier competition made up

of A, B, C and D Grades across the wider Geelong region and Colac would benefit struggling clubs to be relegated and remain successful and challenge powerhouse clubs to be promoted.

“My gut feel is there needs to be promotion relegation, I have always been a massive supporter of it,”

McGregor told the Voice. “I think what happens is

clubs can go down a grade and then be competitive and people can come and support them and understand what is going on.

“On the flipside of that you have got clubs that are successful and go out and test themselves rather being dominant for years in the one grade, it gives their supporters something to go on and see what their next challenge is.”

Before arriving at Ocean Grove, McGregor was a prominent figure in the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) in Melbourne after playing and coaching stints at Hampton Rovers and Ormond Amateur.

McGregor backs promotion model

MARK HEENAN

Brayden Sneddon and Kelly Williams. Picture: TRACEY MARK, NATHALIA PRINTERS

39grubbers footy

OCEAN GROVE 39.13-247 DEFEATED PORTARLINGTON 3.4-22

Goal Kickers: S. Jack 9, T. Gavin 8, B. Ricardo 4, K. Williams 3, B. Weadon 3, R. O’’Callaghan 3, L. Rock 2, D. Dimech 2, T. Roberts 2, J. Rawlings , T. Doherty , J. Milnes

Best Players: B. Ricardo, L. Rock, K. Williams, T. Gavin, A. Lowson, R. O’Callaghan

FINAL SCORES OCEAN Grove coach Shane Jack and Grubber goal sneak Travis Gavin were the stars from their club’s 225-point demolition win at home over bottom placed Portarlington on May 18.

Jack booted nine majors and took his season goal tally to 24 majors, while Gavin scored eight goals and increased his season tally to 28 goals for the season.

Final scores were Ocean Grove 39.13.247 to Portarlington 3.4.22.

Jack praised his forward line structure that helped deliver the Grubbers most dominant performance on the scoreboard in 2013, as Ocean Grove started with all guns blazing with a 17-goal first half, and in the process the Demons failed to score a goal by half time.

“We worked well together down deep forward, we are going to have to perform well against the better sides and those sides will look to match up against us,” Jack said.

“I thought the forward line worked well in general, I thought Milney (Josh Milnes) was super again across half forward and Tom Roberts as well and we have got these smalls across half forward that are doing their job.”

Jack agreed it was the Grubbers most complete

four quarter performance this season.

“We set a few goals, the goal a week earlier was to win each quarter and we set out and we did that,” Jack said.

“That is the first time we have set a goal and achieved it – today’s goal was to play four quarters of footy and I thought we did that.”

The victory was the Grubbers first win at Ocean Grove this season after a string of home losses to Drysdale, Geelong Amateur and Barwon Heads already in 2013.

The Grubbers are now 4-3 after seven rounds and sit in sixth position with a percentage of 157.1 and if it were not for Barwon Heads scoring a thrilling comeback draw against Torquay, Ocean Grove would have stolen a top five spot from the Heads.

Jack said it was a relief to finally score a win at Ocean Grove and play direct corridor football on a smaller ground.

“It did give us some (extra incentive) to win at home,” Jack said.

“It is good for the players to know that if you play the way you want to play and on this ground if you don’t stuff around in the pockets and you bring up the middle of the ground...and stick to the game plan it is going to pay off.”

Young ruckman Jess Rapa made a promising

debut helping out Brayden Sneddon in the ruck, while David Dimech also made his first senior appearance for the Grubbers.

Sneddon and on-ballers Rowan O’Callaghan, who kicked three goals, and Kelly Williams, who booted three majors, continued their consistent form.

Fellow midfielder Ben Ricardo rediscovered some of his best touch kicking four goals.

The Grubbers were without some of their leading players against Portarlington due to injury soreness with Ocean Grove vice-captain Mark Laidler, Aaron Bird, Luke Sinnott, Dave Gray and Sam Fairway all rested.

Jack and Gavin star in 225-point winMARK HEENAN

Daniel Freeman takes a mark for the Reserves.

Travis Gavin pushes forward for the sensiors against Portarlington. Ben Ricardo takes mark. Pictures: LINSDAY KELLEY

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COUTAS TESTEROCEAN Grove coach Shane Jack is confident the Grubbers can match the all-conquering Queenscliff this Saturday despite the BFL reigning premiers unblemished start to 2013.

The Grubbers face its biggest test this season away from home when they meet ladder leader the Coutas at Queenscliff after all of Ocean Grove’s away wins have come against teams outside the top five in 2013.

Jack said his side’s ability to compete well on the bigger grounds coupled with a good record at Queenscliff would only help Ocean Grove if they could play at their best on

Saturday. Ocean Grove has won

two of their past three matches on the bigger surrounds at Queenscliff.

Despite the Grubbers suffering a 44-point loss in last season’s round 17 encounter at Queenscliff, Ocean Grove won their 2012 and 2011 clashes at Queenscliff by 15 points and two points respectively.

It is worth noting Queenscliff has defeated the Grubbers in their last three matches, including the first qualifying final match-up in 2011 at Portarlington and on two occasions in 2012.

“From what I remember we (Ocean Grove) have played some really good football at Queenscliff

and I know we have had a win out there and we have competed well there,” Jack told the Voice.

“I still believe if we play our best football and play four quarters of footy we are still one of the teams to beat.

“If we can do that like we have to do against the top sides we will see what happens.”

Queenscliff playing coach, Tom Limb said although his side has a 7-0 record in 2013, he expects the match-up against the Grubbers to be a tough encounter on Saturday.

“We are aware that Ocean Grove is a good side, I am not sure why in a few games they have fallen short so far this year,” Limb

said. “They have got a good

midfield, good quality players in there and if we allow them time they will move the footy well, so we have got to make sure we do lock down well in that area and that will be a focus.”

Limb mentioned there is plenty of improvement in his own players and said premiership stars Steve Owen, Luke Orvis and Jayden Durran would be welcome additions to their team.

“I am also aware of our own form at the moment there is a few areas we need to improve on and although we have managed to win the games, we have still got a fair bit to do,” he

said. “We are aware it is going

to be a very competitive game.

“The results that have happened and where the ladder results are probably does not tell a true reflection of where we are both at.

“The week off will be beneficial for some.”

MEANWHILE Grubber Vice-captain Mark Laidler, Dave Gray, Sam Fairway and experienced midfielder Luke Sinnott are all a strong chance to come back after they were rested against Portarlington on May 18.

Senior game starts at 2:10pm at Queenscliff Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

MARK HEENAN

LEADING BY EXAMPLE: Grove Coach Shane Jack kicked nine majors against Portarlington. The club take on Queensliff this week.

One of five goals Surfside Waves division one side put past Surf Coast last week. Soccer p30-31.

Ocean Grove Voice 29 May 2013

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