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April 2015 FREE MONTHLYNorth Bellarine's Independent Newspaper

$1.7mill boost

DRYSDALE Community Health Centre is soon to undergo a $1.7 million refurbishment and

extension, to modernise and improve its clinical rooms.

“The local community health service is a vital institution in Drysdale,”

said John Fendyk, CEO of Bellarine Community Health (BCH).

“The improved facilities will ensure the community health centre can provide

for the long term needs of Drysdale and surrounding community.”

The works include enlarging the entrance and waiting area, the

building of two additional multipurpose clinical spaces, additional office space and improving accessibility to the building.

“I just think it shows

that Bellarine Community Health is here for the long term,” said BCH board chairperson, Hazel Ingram.

The building will be closed while the works

are in progress and BCH will relocate services to sites in Point Lonsdale and Portarlington. Continued page 3.

Caz Morris, chair of board Hazel Ingram, CEO John Fendyk and Liz Murdoch go over the plans for the Drysdale Community Health Centre's redevelopment.

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THE PEDAL SHED- ERIK VOSLOODrysdale’s own bike shop has been a much needed business and something Erik Vosloo has been passionate about starting for the past three years. After completing group studies the concept was clear; a bike shop where you don’t have to be a serious cyclist to be looked after and can rock up on your old trusty in any gear and feel welcome to join the weekly rides.

Erik has been restoring bikes ever since the age of 15 and, as so many of us, finished university on the back of a bike as his main means of transport. During his early years in business he developed serious back problems as a result of neglecting exercise and ending up in hospital. This was the game changer. He got back in the gym and on the bike, kicked off the excess weight and changed his life style.

As a local he has been involved in the cycling industry in a professional capacity for the past four years providing mechanical services, bike purchase advice, setting people up on their bikes and getting them out on bikes with various bike fit programs in conjunction with Freedom Personal Training.

You will find him down on the left side of the complex Tuesdays to Fridays 1 to 6pm and Saturdays 8 to 10am.

BELLARINE TRUCK & UTE RENTALLocated at 13/34 Murradoc Road, Drysdale Bellarine Truck and Ute Rental is a locally owned family run business that caters for all your moving needs.

We have economical, reliable and eco-friendly 3 tonne trucks available to hire for that ‘do it yourself’ move. All the trucks are current model vehicles that are fitted with hydraulic tailgate lifters to make life easier and save your back. The trucks can be driven on a standard car licence and there are both manual and automatic trucks. Bellarine Truck and Ute Rental have everything to make your shift easier- boxes, tape, bubble wrap and trolley hire is available.

Also available to hire is a Toyota Hilux ute, which is perfect for a smaller move, tradie hire, tip run or if you just need a vehicle while yours is being serviced.

We have very competitive daily, weekly and weekend prices and being ideally located in the hub of Drysdale can save you that trip into Geelong!

For personalised and friendly service call Julie on 5251 5222.

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Health Centre cash boostFrom front page.“We have consulted our services users to find the best solutions for continuing to access the services they use,” said Mr Fendyk. “We apologise for the short term inconvenience, however once redeveloped, the health centre will be much improved and a terrific asset for the community.”

The Victorian Government contributed $1 million to the refurbishment, while $700,000 was funded from BCH’s capital funds, said Mr Fendyk.

BCH expects the closure to commence in June, with re-opening for mid 2016. Service users and community members are invited to look at the plans for the new building and speak with the project team and community health staff.

Voice Drysdale & Clifton Springs NewsOlivia to 'breathe life'TO THE casual observer Olivia Sheen appears to be a happy, healthy young girl, writes Luke Voogt.

Like any girl her age she loves playing on the trampoline and with her dogs, Mazzy and George.

“I also like drawing, writing stories, reading and circus gymnastics,” Olivia told the Voice last week.

But Olivia was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis before her first birthday and has lived with the condition for most of her 10 years.

Despite having to take medication every breakfast and complete daily physiotherapy, she manages to live a relatively normal life.

“She’s actually quite lucky,” said her mother Michaela Peart.

“She only goes to hospital once a year – some kids have to go every three or four weeks.”

“But when she gets sick, she gets really sick – anything from a cold can turn into a chest infection.”

Olivia and her mother are walking 3.5km in “Breathe

Life for Cystic Fibrosis” for the first time on April 19th, to support Cystic Fibrosis Geelong.

“They do a great job for families in the Geelong community,” said Michaela.

It’s not the first time Olivia has been involved in a good cause.

In 2012 she was the face of the Geelong Hospital Appeal and Run Geelong, which raised money to redevelop the children’s ward at Geelong Hospital.

She also takes part in Stepathon, a yearly event to raise money for children’s health research.

Olivia even got to run out onto Simonds Stadium with the Geelong Cats. “It was lots of fun,” she said.

Olivia and her family have received most of their support from CF Victoria including a nebuliser, a device to administer medication to the lungs.

The Geelong branch of the CF Victoria is relatively new.

“I think there are benefits of having the support group in Geelong,” said Michaela.

Olivia Skeen, mother Michaela Peart and dog Mazzy.

ERNIE Truman, 94, served in 460 Squadron for the RAAF over Germany in World War Two from 1942 to 1945.

He’s part of a rare group of people known as the 'Caterpillar Club', who have bailed from a falling aircraft using a parachute and survived.

Mr Truman left Melbourne in 1942 on the Dutch cruise ship, New Amsterdam, after completing his training as a navigator and aimer.

He flew out of Grimsby, UK, on 13 missions before his crew’s Lancaster Bomber was shot out of the sky during the 14th.

“I dropped bombs from the nose,” he said.

He remembers one bombing raid where his squadron destroyed an oil refinery in Merseburg, at night.

“It was so bright you could read a newspaper in the nose of the plane,” he said.

The Lancaster was shot out of the sky on January 28 1945, by a German Junces night-fighter, during a mission over Stuttgart.

Mr Truman remembers the plane “vibrating to bits” and wind screaming through cabin as he bailed-out with the rest of the crew.

He said it was hard for him to remember much, as he was only focused on

getting out alive.“I give great credit to

our pilot who stayed at the controls as we got out,” he said.”

“I landed on a vacant allotment.”

Mr Truman gave himself up to the Germans, after getting frostbite on one of his feet.

“When I bailed out I lost a flying boot,” he said.

Mr Truman was put on a starvation diet by the

Germans, who didn’t want any aircraft crew escaping, “as we knew Germany inside out”.

“You didn’t talk about sheilas you left behind, football or sport,” he said.

“All you could talk about was food, as you were too bloody hungry. And we were filthy.”

Mr Truman saw the frontline retreat across Germany, and still remembers the “absolute luxury” of his first shower in months, when he was released from captivity in May 1945.

He returned to Australia in late 1945.

“I got home for the Melbourne Cup that year, I remember that,” he said.

Ernie Truman’s story is part of a two part series commemorating the Centenary of Anzac Day.

In next month’s edition the Voice speaks to fellow WWII veterans, Dr Bruce Jones and Dr John Tucker.

Marking Anzac DayIn commemoration of the Centenary of Anzac Day, RAAF Veteran Ernie

Truman shared his wartime story with Voice reporter LUKE VOOGT.

Ernie Truman reflects on his wartime days.

DRYSDALE and Clifton Springs will join the rest of Australia in commemorating 100 years since the ANZAC landings on April 25.

To mark the event Drysdale RSL Sub Branch will be holding its Anzac Service on on the day at the Assembly Hall at Drysdale Primary School, Clifton Springs Road from 10am.

This will be followed by a march, wreath laying ceremony and a tribute to the 33 soldiers from Drysdale who fought and gave their lives during WW1. There will also be an unveiling of a special artefact bought back from Gallipoli in 1918.

The march and ceremony will be held at the Cenotaph in High Street commencing at 10.45am. Members of the public are invited to attend.

Light refreshments will be served at the R.S.L. hall 13 Princess Street afterwards. Members of the public are also invited to attend Bellarine Historical Society’s exhibit, located in the Old Court House Museum on High Street which will be displaying artefacts and local history from WW1 in recognition of the Anzac centenary.

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D R Y S D A L E cabinetmaker Kate Elstone added to her growing list of honours recently, winning Most Outstanding Second Year Apprentice – Constructing Futures Enterprise at the Gordon.

Kate’s interest in woodwork started in high school, where she received the highest score in her class for year 12 Design and Technology (Wood).

She is now making her mark in the cabinetmaking trade at

Fusion Cabinets in Ocean Grove.

“They’re a very supportive employer,” said her proud mother, Julie Elstone.

Kate’s skills were recognised at the 2014 Regional and National WorldSkills competitions and she won a gold medal in cabinetmaking at the 2013 Regional Competition.

She is still in Turkey, after competing alongside other WorldSkills Australia representatives last month in the city

of Eskişehir, for World Wood Day.

While there, Kate had even more success, winning the Judges Best Performance and Function Award and Mayor’s Award.

As well as work and study, Kate spends a lot of her spare time creating unique pieces of furniture and hopes to run her own furniture business in the future. Kate has already created her own brand ‘Understories’ and is studying a Certificate IV in Small Business.

DRYSDALE hairdresser Sarah Williams has credited her most recent success to her older sister Zoey, who inspired her to enter the industry.

Sarah won the award for Third Year Apprentice –Living Well Enterprise at the Gordon Awards for Excellence earlier this year.

“I was really proud of myself,” she said.

“It was really good to have people notice my work.”

Sarah was Zoey’s

hair model for various photo competitions and helped out at work, which ultimately motivated her to take up hairdressing herself.

“I have been lucky enough to have my sister there every step and to have amazing teachers that encouraged, inspired and taught me,” she said.

Sarah, 20, studied hair and beauty from 2009 to 2011, and in 2012 was offered a position with her sister’s employer, Impressions In Hair.

She’s now a fully

qualif ied hairdresser.“I was really happy

that all the hard work paid off,” she said.

Sarah was one of 10 hairdressers picked from around Geelong to travel to Malaysia and Singapore next month, for a two week scholarship, where she will complete her Certif icate IV in hairdressing.

“I’m really excited to see what they do over there and bring some ideas back home.”

Nursery award winners againVAN LOON’S Nursery gained some gardening glory at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) last month, winning a gold medal for its display.

“We are over the moon with the result!” said nursery owner Heidi Martin.

“It is a wonderful reward for all the hard work put in by the entire team.”

Heidi and Philip Martin, along with several staff members, worked closely with the design and construction team over the last nine months.

Their garden 'Resonate' was one of three to win the coveted gold medal.

“The garden highlights easy-to-use plants for year round colour and interest,” said Heidi.

It’s the second win in a

row for Van Loon’s, who created the display with the help of Vivid Design, Semken Landscapes and localnurseries.com.au.

The garden was on display at MIFGS until

last weekend.“It’s great to be part of

a vibrant industry that celebrates gardening and the seasons,” said Heidi.

Van Loon's Nursery's Sarah Walton, Sharon Gellie, Heidi Martin, Paul Brunt and Bree Smith.

Sister credited with Sarah's success

Sarah Williams receiving her award from Andrew Keen.

Cabinetmaker Kate receives high honours

Kate Elstone receives her award from Mark Leader.


GO HAWKS2015 Drysdale Football & Netball Club Fixture



ROUND 1 QUEENSCLIFF VS DRYSDALE

SATURDAY 4TH APRIL 2:10PMQUEENSCLIFF RECREATION RESERVE

ROUND 2 DRYSDALE VS OCEAN GROVE

SATURDAY 11TH APRIL 2:10PMDRYSDALE RECREATION RESERVE

ROUND 3 DRYSDALE VS MODEWARRE


ROUND 4 PORTARLINGTON VS DRYSDALE

SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2:20PMPORTARLINGTON RECREATION RESERVE

ROUND 5 DRYSDALE VS BARWON HEADS

SATURDAY 9TH MAY 2:10PMDRYSDALE RECREATION RESERVE

ROUND 6 GEELONG AMATEUR VS DRYSDALE

SATURDAY 16TH MAY 2:10PMQUEENS PARK

ROUND 7 DRYSDALE VS NEWCOMB POWER


ROUND 8 ANGLESEA VS DRYSDALE

SATURDAY 6TH JUNE 2:10PMALCOA OVAL

ROUND 9 TORQUAY VS DRYSDALESATURDAY 13TH JUNE 2:10PM

SPRING CREEK RESERVE

ROUND 10 MODEWARRE VS DRYSDALE

SATURDAY 20TH JUNE 2:10PMCOMMUNITY BANK OVAL

ROUND 11 DRYSDALE VS PORTARLINGTON

SATURDAY 27TH JUNE 2:10PMDRYSDALE RECREATION RESERVE

ROUND 12 OCEAN GROVE VS DRYSDALE

SATURDAY 4TH JULY 2:10PMOCEAN GROVE MEMORIAL RECREATION RESERVE

ROUND 13 DRYSDALE VS GEELONG AMATEUR

SATURDAY 18TH JULY 2:10PMDRYSDALE RECREATION RESERVE

ROUND 14 NEWCOMB POWER VS DRYSDALE

SATURDAY 25TH JULY 2:10PMGRINTER RESERVE

ROUND 15 DRYSDALE VS QUEENSCLIFF

SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2:10PMDRYSDALE RECREATION RESERVE

ROUND 16 DRYSDALE VS ANGLESEASATURDAY 8TH AUGUST 2:10PM

DRYSDALE RECREATION RESERVE


SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST 2:10PMHOWARD HARMER OVAL

ROUND 18 DRYSDALE VS TORQUAY

SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST 2:10PMDRYSDALE RECREATION RESERVE

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GO HAWKS2015 Drysdale Football & Netball Club Fixture



ROUND 1 QUEENSCLIFF VS DRYSDALE

SATURDAY 4TH APRIL 2:10PMQUEENSCLIFF RECREATION RESERVE

ROUND 2 DRYSDALE VS OCEAN GROVE


ROUND 3 DRYSDALE VS MODEWARRE


ROUND 4 PORTARLINGTON VS DRYSDALE

SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2:20PMPORTARLINGTON RECREATION RESERVE



ROUND 6 GEELONG AMATEUR VS DRYSDALE

SATURDAY 16TH MAY 2:10PMQUEENS PARK

ROUND 7 DRYSDALE VS NEWCOMB POWER


ROUND 8 ANGLESEA VS DRYSDALE

SATURDAY 6TH JUNE 2:10PMALCOA OVAL

ROUND 9 TORQUAY VS DRYSDALESATURDAY 13TH JUNE 2:10PM

SPRING CREEK RESERVE

ROUND 10 MODEWARRE VS DRYSDALE

SATURDAY 20TH JUNE 2:10PMCOMMUNITY BANK OVAL

ROUND 11 DRYSDALE VS PORTARLINGTON

SATURDAY 27TH JUNE 2:10PMDRYSDALE RECREATION RESERVE

ROUND 12 OCEAN GROVE VS DRYSDALE

SATURDAY 4TH JULY 2:10PMOCEAN GROVE MEMORIAL RECREATION RESERVE

ROUND 13 DRYSDALE VS GEELONG AMATEUR

SATURDAY 18TH JULY 2:10PMDRYSDALE RECREATION RESERVE

ROUND 14 NEWCOMB POWER VS DRYSDALE

SATURDAY 25TH JULY 2:10PMGRINTER RESERVE

ROUND 15 DRYSDALE VS QUEENSCLIFF

SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2:10PMDRYSDALE RECREATION RESERVE

ROUND 16 DRYSDALE VS ANGLESEASATURDAY 8TH AUGUST 2:10PM

DRYSDALE RECREATION RESERVE


SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST 2:10PMHOWARD HARMER OVAL

ROUND 18 DRYSDALE VS TORQUAY

SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST 2:10PMDRYSDALE RECREATION RESERVE

SUPPORTING DRYSDALE FOOTBALL & NETBALL CLUB


music/live events• Potato Shed, Drysdale- How Much Can a Koala Bear, 7-10 April- Forbidden, 10 and 11 April- The Songs to End all Wars, 21 April• SpringDale Community Centre Hall- Photography exhibition, April 19, 10am to 4pm- Music from the Shows, April

27, 2pm to 4pm- Making waves music/poetry arvo at Senior Citizens Centre, Drysdale, third Sun of every month 2pm-5.30pmmarkets & fairs• Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm Saturday-Sunday 9am-3pmfood/wine • Jack Rabbit Vineyard - Guided wine tastings and

lunch available seven days, with dinner Friday and Saturday Ph: 5251 2233• Curlewis Winery- Cellar door is by appointment only. Ph: 5250 4567• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wines available Ph: 5253 3180• Clifton Springs Golf Club- Friday night f raffle.

- Courtesy bus operates on Friday and Saturday Nights from 5pm to 11pm. The vehicle covers the areas of the Bellarine Peninsula including Clifton Springs / Drysdale, Leopold, Ocean Grove and Portarlington. To book ring 5251 3391get active • Drysdale health Group 27-29 High Street- Strength training for over 50s program. Wednesday 5pm or

6.15. Ph: 5251 2958• Drysdale Community Health Centre 21 Palmeston Street - Weight resistance training. Ph: 5251 2291• 'Nothing Serious' bike ride, Saturday 10am from the Pedal Shedreading & writing• Drysdale Library 18-20 Hancock Street-Tuesday and Thursday 10.30am Preschool Story Time

-Wednesday 11.30am Baby Time- Nursery Versesfamily fun• The Bellarine Railway- Steam and diesel train trips departing from Queenscliff and Drysdale Stations.

What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ocean grovevoice.com

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ROTARY Drysdale's Annual Easter Art Show is on again this weekend at Christian College and organiser Caroline Rickard is expecting some stiff competition.

“We are excited and can't wait to see the standard of the art work – each year the calibre increases,” said Caroline.

“Laurence Balshaw-Blake will have the privilege of judging this art show and I don’t envy him the task.”

The show will run over

Easter, from 10am to 5pm Saturday and from 10am to 4pm Sunday, with funds raised going to Cystic Fibrosis Geelong.

Caroline is expecting artists to come from far and wide to participate, get recognised and hopefully sell some of their work for a good cause.

“Imagine a piece of their art work hanging on your wall at home,” she said.

Recently Rotary held a “thank you” dinner recognising the efforts of those involved in

organising the show. “The Show cannot run

without the sponsors, volunteers and helpers who give their time and energy without expecting anything in return,” said Caroline.

SpringDale Community Centre will run a café serving Devonshire tea, with the funds raised going towards a new kitchen at the centre.

The show takes place at Christian College Drysdale’s sports stadium.

Last year's Easter Show featured at art display.

Easter Show time again

From Council – Rod MacdonaldI’M extremely pleased to see that the state government is moving quickly on its election commitment, to get the planning works underway for the new bypass.

Following discussions with Vic Roads I’m pleased to provide the following information regarding the commencement of community consultation around

the detail of the road. I encourage interested residents to attend and submit comments to VicRoads staff.

VicRoads invites the community to have input into plans for the Drysdale Bypass. Come along and see the latest plans, speak directly with VicRoads staff and provide real input into the features of the bypass and improvements to High Street in Drysdale.

Drop-in consultation sessions will be held on Wednesday April 15 in Drysdale and Wednesday April 22 in Portarlington.

If you are unable to attend this session, information will be available on the VicRoads website at: v i c r o a d s . v i c . g o v. a u (search for Drysdale Network Planning). For more information email d r y s d a l e t r a n s p o r t @

roads.vic.gov.au or call 5225 2576.

Drysdale meeting: Wednesday April 15, time: drop in anytime between 3pm and 7pm at SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre, 17-21 High Street.

Portarlington meeting: Wednesday April 22, time: drop in anytime between 3.30pm and 7pm at Portarlington Neighbourhood House, 28 Brown Street.

C o u n c i l l o r Community GrantsApplications are open for the Councillor Community Grants Program.

Throughout Greater Geelong hundreds of community groups have been assisted to expand and develop their activities through this program.

The grants are designed to assist groups with the purchase of

capital items or activities to promote events and to increase community participation.

The details for eligibility for a grant and an on-line application form are located on the council website: www.geelongaustralia.com.au or call Lynda Hansson on 5272 4736 for further information.

Rod Macdonald Councillor for Cheetham

Ward City of Greater Geelong

email: [email protected]

phone: 0458-509 994

Bashed Drysdale man is 'recovering' A DRYSDALE man is recovering in hospital after he was assaulted on Saturday, March 14.

Police said the 38-year-old man was walking home with two friends after attending a wake and then the Drysdale Hotel before 12.30am, when he was assaulted.

He was taken to The Alfred Hospital in a critical condition. Last week police told the Voice that the man’s condition has improved.

Two men from Drysdale in their 20s were charged with assault.

Strong turnout for end of season tournamentA STRONG turnout of teams for the annual Lex Mortimer Bowls challenge prove a fitting finale to the the summer season. Bowlers even enjoyed some autumn sunshine on the Drysdale greens on Saturday.

Drysdale's Charles Harrison. Drysdale's Neil Miller.

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DRYSDALE Soccer Club's association with Geelong's refugee community is set to prosper again this season.

Gun player Sharif Mohammad returns for another year, while several other Geelong-based community refugee members have trained in the club’s pre-season.

Mohammad, who is from the Afghanistan–Pakistan border, came to Drysdale Soccer Club at the start of 2014.

Mohammad, who is of Hazara ethnic minority origins, became a valued member of the club last season and made appearances in the seconds’ grade.

Mohammad has played

both pre-season matches so far this season and is likely to be a regular in the seconds’ grade in 2015.

Other Geelong-based refugees who have made appearances at Howard Glover Reserve include Vietnam’s Vuong Nguyen.

Nguyen is likely to play third division with Drysdale this season.

For more information regarding Drysdale Soccer Club, including season fixtures email [email protected] or visit the website at www.drysdalesc.com.au.

Refugees prospering at Drysdale

Sharif Mohammad (kicking ball) will be a key part of Drysdale Soccer Club again this season.

Successful season

Penman house wins the dayCHRISTIAN COLLEGE Bellarine Campus grade prep to year 9 athletics carnival always sees a healthy sense of rivalry between houses and 2015 was no exception.

The athletics day took place at Christian College’s Bellarine Campus sports oval on Thursday March 19.

The college believes participation in house competition is an integral part of school sport program.

All students were actively involved in the day competing against each other in both track and field events including the sack race.

After winning the

swimming sports earlier in the term, Penman house was hot favourites

to win athletics and did not disappoint.

Penman took out the 2015 event closely followed by Flynn house, then Taylor and Burrows.

The fastest on campus race was a huge highlight for the day.

This 100m event was extremely competitive and it was great to see such a wide variety of ages represented in race.

Jessie Morrow from year 9 took out the fastest girl on campus in a close race.

For the boys, year 8 student Connor Hickey fought off strong competition from the older year 9 students to be the boy’s winner.

The introduction of a wide range of novelty events was also enjoyed by students as everyone was active and involved in the day.

Vice-principal and Head of Bellarine Campus Scott Elliss with (back) Jessie Morrow (year 9), Jack Crole (year 9), (front) Amelia Cunningham (year 4) and Thomas Duffy (year 4). Picture: AARON COLLINS

House results1st Penman 2324 points2nd Flynn 2062 points3rd Taylor 2039 points 4th Burrows 1987 points

DRYSDALE Bowling Club’s Division One side completed a successful season despite losing to eventual premiers Torquay in last month’s grand final.

Torquay won the decider 87 shots to Drysdale’s 67 shots played at Geelong’s Eastern Park on Sunday March 15.

Torquay had gained the upper hand over its Bellarine Peninsula–based opponents following its two victories over Drysdale during the 2014/15 season.

Torquay won 106 shots to Drysdale’s 86 shots on November 8 and they also claimed victory in the most recent encounter before finals, 117 shots to 83 shots on January 31.

Drysdale advanced to the Division One grand final on March 7 after defeating Highton Blue in the preliminary final 94 shots to 78.

Drysdale’s Division One side finished the home and away bowls season in third position with 10 wins, seven losses and one draw.



DRYSDALE Cricket Club is expected to find a new successor for Shane Cutajar after the Hawks created history last month to win their second ever BPCA A grade premiership.

Cutajar, who will stay on at Drysdale, has left the door open to captain A grade next season but informed the club he will stand down as coach due to growing family commitments.

The Hawks won their first A grade premiership in 13 seasons when they defeated a gallant Anglesea in a high scoring BPCA final by 27 runs at Drysdale on Sunday March 15.

Not since the 2001/02 season has Drysdale claimed A grade silverware.

Drysdale president Rob Malcolm, who played

in the Hawks first ever BPCA A grade flag, expects the new coaching position to be finalised later this month.

The Hawks will hold their AGM on Tuesday April 21.

“I would pretty much say we would like to have someone appointed by the week after April 21,” Malcolm told the Voice.

“We would like someone to be appointed as early as possible.

“If you leave it too late to appoint a candidate then you miss the boat.”

CUTAJAR said it was a dream come true for the club to win an A grade title in March after falling short in previous seasons.

The 36-year-old played a key role on day one against Anglesea where he and gun all-rounder Brett Harding shared

in a vital 135-run third-wicket partnership.

Harding (122) notched up his third ton in 2014/15, while Cutajar played a crucial innings of 71.

“It finally rewarded the club for such a consistent period,” Cutajar told the Voice.

“The history is there of the Drysdale Cricket Club, it was brought up that in 62 years with the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association there has been one other A grade flag.

“It has been the white elephant in the room and we cop it week in, week out from opposition players and supporters...and that has been the history of the club.

“For me to bring the second premiership cup to Drysdale and to be the

second premiership A grade coach and captain at Drysdale was one of the proudest moments of my cricketing life.”

Drysdale won the toss and batted and compiled 8/295 on day one.

Anglesea's Dale Kerr bowled his heart out and finished with 5/105 from a marathon 30 overs.

On day two, Anglesea’s effort with the bat made for an exciting finale.

Co-coach and wicket-keeper Tyron Norman made a gutsy 87 for the visitors and almost singled-handedly guided his side to victory.

Drysdale fast bowler Leigh Allan was a star with the ball on day two and finished with 5/51 from 21 overs. The Hawks bowled out Anglesea for 268 to claim victory.

MASTER BLASTER: Brett Harding (pictured during the 2013/14 season), made a magnificent 122 in the BPCA final and was named player of the match.

Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY

New coach search is onMARK HEENAN Drysdale 8/295 (Brett Harding 122, Shane Cutajar 71, Leigh Allan 17no, Nick

Hallam 15) def Anglesea 268 (Leigh Allan 5/51, Brett Harding 2/43, Brendon Sharpe 2/63)

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Hawks with point to proveDRYSDALE Football Club will head into 2015 with a point to prove after the Hawks missed BFL finals last season.

Drysdale missed the finals for only the second time in eight seasons in 2014 after it suffered a heart-breaking nine-point loss to Barwon Heads in the final round.

The pre-season saw the Hawks play away practice matches against North Ballarat City in Ballarat on March 14 and against Cobden in Cobden on March 21. Drysdale lost both warm-up games.

The Hawks fine tuned their preparations for the new season with a home practice match against Hadfield on Saturday March 28.

The Hawks face Queenscliff in round one, and then clashes with last year’s runners-up Ocean Grove in round two and will play Barwon Heads at home in round five.

Former Newtown and St Mary’s midfielder Ryan Normington headlines Drysdale’s list of recruits.

Normington, 25, a former Murray B u s h r a n g e r s representative, joins former Bell Park

premiership player Steve Brown who also joins the Hawks as a playing assistant.

Normington and Brown, who are both expected to fill midfield roles in 2015, are set to fill the void of outgoing Hawk veterans Brent Taylor and Reece Holwell, who will be senior co-coaches at Geelong and District Football League club Thomson in 2015.

Normington’s brother Dene joins the Hawks from Shepparton United.

DRYSDALE COACH JOHN FITZGERALD ON NEW PLAYING ASSISTANTS: “I am a big advocate for playing assistant coaches. It is well and truly a good learning curve for Ryan Normington and Steve Brown. It just brings out the leadership responsibilities on the ground which is crucial. In all my coaching time, I have always had playing assistant coaches. Then they can have a bit of look at it, take responsibility, they can see and we can see whether they want to have a crack at senior coaching in their own way which is the theory.”

Coming or going?ARRIVALS Ryan Normington (St Mary’s; playing assistant)Steve Brown (Bell Park; playing assistant)Dene Normington (Shepparton United)Mitch Harman (Forrest) Daniel McGill (Forrest) Jack Madgwick (Mooroopna)Liam Hobbs (Portarlington) Daniel Norris (Lancelin Ledge, WA) Liam Walter (University Blues)Alex Hamilton (St Mary’s) Sam Hammond (Koondrook Barham)Matt Baden (returns to Drysdale after a year off in 2014)Luke Moore (Geelong West)

DEPARTURESReece Holwell (Thomson)Brent Taylor (Thomson)James Chandler (North Geelong)Paul Davis (Portarlington)Warren Finalyson (Bannockburn)Daniel Gage (Otway Districts)

MELBOURNE-based PGA professional golfer Ryan Haywood won the Professional Pro-Am event at Portarlington Golf Club on March 5.

Haywood, who f inished at six under, defeated second-placed Nick Drane by two shots and Peter Wilson and Sean Crowe who both tied for third place at three under. The Ocean Grove Voice sponsored this year’s Portarlington Golf Club Pro-Am.

M E A N W H I L E Clifton Springs based golfer Chris Lacey

admits his runner-up f inish at last month’s Portarlington Golf Club Pro-Am Amateur Singles event took him by surprise.

Lacey, 57, was the runner-up on a countback with 37 stableford points, while third-placed Nigel Jenkins also f inished on 37 stableford points.

Ross Murrihy won the Amateur Singles event with 39 stableford points.

Lacey said his low trajectory fairway drives in the windy conditions helped him achieve a

second-place f inish on Thursday March 5.

“It was just the conditions, it was a real windy day and it was gusty too,” Lacey said.

“I must have hit the ball a bit lower than everybody else.

“I hit a few fairway shots and hit a few greens.”

A Clifton Springs resident since 2000, Lacey is a member of both Portarlington and Clifton Springs Golf Clubs.

Haywood wins Port pro-am

Ryan Haywood with his winner's cheque.

Action from Drysdale's practice match against Hadfield on Saturday. The Hawks wore white for the match because Hadfield also wears brown and gold.

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Drought overHawks bury demons of the past and declare...

WINNERS: Drysdale won just its second Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A grade premiership, defeating a gallant Anglesea in the grand final. The team, comprising (from back left) David Boyd, Scott Jervies, Jason Malcolm, Luke Malcolm, Brendon Sharpe, Shane Cutajar, Leigh Allan, (front) Matt Gordon (12th man), Nick Hallam, Jack Jenkins, Kane Taylor and Brett Harding, won a tense game by 27 runs at Drysdale. Drysdale batted first and made 8/295, but Anglesea put up a brave fight to be all out for 268 in the 70th over. Brett Harding was named player of the match for his magnificent 122. See inside for more on the victory and the Hawks' plans to replace coach Shane Cutajar, who has stepped aside as the club's second ever A grade premiership captain/coach, along with Simon Farrell in 2001/02.

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