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FREE FORTNIGHTLYJuly 1-14, 2009 OCEAN GROVES NUMBER ONE NEWSPAPER
Voice News 0400 721185 or email: [email protected] Voice Advertising 5255 3233
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HAPPY DAYS
Whale of a time
Lovell interview
Youth awards
Grove and Barwon Heads locals have been treated to a visit by Southern Wright Wales swimming close to shore. Pictured above is a female and her calf pictured frollicking off 13th Beach and the Bluff.
YOUNGSTERS at Surfside Kindergarten are so happpy with their new playground surface they created a thank you banner for the main organiser who - along with a great team effort - worked relentlessly to get it funded. Last week Kim Lynch, a past president of the kinder, was also presented with a certifi cate acknowleding her efforts - signed by Kevin Rudd.
Members of theMcKay family got their chance to thank Ocean Grove fi refi ghters who helped save their Drouin West home at the height of the bushfi res tragedy in February.
A VERY grateful Drouin West family got their fi rst chance to meet and thank Ocean Grove CFA members who saved their home from certain destruction at the height to the terrible February bushfi res.
Back in February Grove fi refi ghters joined colleagues on strike teams that travelled across the bay to the West Gippsland area where homes were in imminent danger.
A lot of the work they had to do was asset protection and backburning and the chance to save the house really came about by luck as the crew was delayed outside the house by a fallen tree.
However, the home owners Yvonne and Peter McKay who had evacuated some ten minutes
earlier say they would have lost their property without the efforts of the Grove fi refi ghters.
The fi re had started to surround our house, said Yvonne, We most certainly would have lost our house.
Yvonne said they were also grateful to the fi re crew who had rescued their goat which had been tethered under at tree.
FREE FORTNIGHTLYFebruary 11-24, 2009 An Independent Voice for Ocean Grove
Bushfi re Appeal - go to the Bendigo Bank Clothing - Salvos, Ocean Grove
BACK FROM HELL
Grove CFA saves homes and businesses in
the states worst ever bushfi re tragedy
Page 3. Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads crew members return after a night fi ghting fi res in Bunyip.
CALLING ALL OCEAN GROVE CITIZENSCALLING all Ocean Grove citizens...There are people in this state that need your help.
With more than 700 homes destroyed and countless lives lost over the weekend now is the time for this community to bind
together and help our fellow Victorians.The Ocean Grove Voice along with many
businesses and sporting organizations are joining forces to raise money and help clothe the victims. See page 2
Ocean Grove man among more than 100 victimsAN Ocean Grove man is among more than 100 victims of the Victoria bushfi res.
Danny Shepherd, married to Bree and a keen surfer, is believed to have travelled to the Kinglake region to try and help his family during the horrifi c fi res sweeping the state.
Mr Shepherd who is believed to be in his 30s was a gym instructor, lifeguard and aquatics centre manager at Leisure Link in Belmont .
City of Greater Geelong councillors, offi cers and staff said they were deeply saddened by the loss.
As the Voice reported in February.
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O P T O M E T R I S T S
Grove heads north...
PLANS to build 2,000 homes to the north of Ocean Grove is set to be considered by an independent panel.
The City of Greater Geelong has requested that the Minister for Planning appoint an Independent Panel to hear submissions on a rezoning proposal to open up residential development in the north east of the town.
The council says the main reason is to ensure the complicated planning process gets an adequate public hearing.
Amendment C60 applies to 228
hectares of land in Stage One and Two of the Ocean Grove Growth Area, which is currently rural land between Grubb and Banks Roads and the Bellarine Highway and north of the Kingston Estate.
The land included in the C60 is owned by two parties.
The proposed rezonings from the existing farming zone are as follows: Rezoning 194 hectare to Residential 1 Rezoning 8 hectare to Business 1 Rezoning 9.6 hectare to Business 4
Rezoning 14.8 hectare to Industrial 3
This area has long been identifi ed for future residential growth, said Ocean Grove Councillor Jan Farrell.
It was identi ed in the 1996 Urban Growth Strategy and the 1993 Ocean Grove Structure Plan, which involved a great deal of community consultation.
She said the residential development would provide more than 2000 dwelling sites, the equivalent of 15 years lot supply for the town.
Planning portfolio holder
Cr Andrew Katos said the amendment had been placed on public exhibition between 2 April and 4 May this year.
During this time Council received 13 submissions, of which eight raised some issue of concern, he said.
Council has requested an Independent Panel appointed by the Minister consider a number of unresolved issues.
The Directions Hearing is scheduled for the week starting July 7.
Via panel hearing
Stockland gets nodTHE City of Greater Geelong Council has adopted an ammendment which will pave the way for residential development at Stocklands, between Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale.
The development proposal is for approximately 598 residential lots based around a waterway system, along with a 170 unit retirement village, a 120 bed aged care facility, a community centre, convenience shop and public open space.
The Council will submit the amendment to the Victorian Minister for Planning requesting approval.
The adoption of the amendment comes after a very rigorous approval process said Councils Planning portfolio holder Cr Andrew Katos.
Ute takes out 3 cars, a 50km sign and fencesPOLICE were called to an accident in Aldebaran Road on Sunday afternoon after a ute collided with three cars, a road sign and knocked down fences. The car came to a halt in a front garden and no one was hurt. Police said the driver gave his details in accord with road rules before leaving the scene.
Ocean Grove Voice, July 1-14, 2009 - Page 3www.oceangrovevoice.com
quick news
THE Ocean Grove Toy Library is turning over a new leaf! After a successful 19 years of operation, the non-profi t community group is celebrating the launch of its new web site and logo. On Saturday, July 18 at 10.30am, the Toy Library will host a party to commemorate the launch, thanks to the support, and assistance of Jason Stancombe from Hail Design, Ocean Grove. Having recently received a one-off commonwealth volunteers funding, the group was able to replace toys which were starting to depreciate.
Toy library
EVER thought I wish I could draw? You can, and its not hard! The Ocean Grove Neighbourhood centre will be hosting a series of drawing classes in the upcoming weeks.There are three different classes learn to draw, creative drawing and introduction to fi gure drawing each which cover a different topic.Classes start July 29. For more details contact 5255 4294.
Drawing class?
WHALES seen off the Bluff and 13th Beach are likely to be Southern Wright Whales, according to Wayne Longmore, collections manager for terrestrial vertebrates, Museum Victoria. Southern Wright Whales seem to come here from July to October. They normally inhabit the Southern Ocean where they feed on krill. They move up here to calf. They can occasionally be seen from the coast but they are normally in a little bit deeper water. Sometimes they will hang around for quite a while before they move on, if they are not disturbed. Thats the commonest whale, although there are three other species, the hump back, the killer and the blue whale.Legally not allowed to disturb them, same rules as applied to dolphins.
Wright whale
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Plea for Joker boards return
AN Ocean Grove surfer is appealing for the return of his custom-made surfboard after it was swiped from Main Beach.
Twenty-three-year-old Kurt Torrance was enjoying the surf down at Main Beach on Sunday June 14 when the easily recognisable 6ft board was taken.
He had two boards with him, so he left one of them up on the grassy area in front of the car park where he could still see it from the surf. As the sun was setting Kurt realized that he could no longer see his board, so he went in. When he got to where his board was supposed to be it was gone.
I felt really disappointed, frustrated and angry. I felt ripped off! Its the best board Ive ever had and I feel sad that someone has taken it, said Kurt.
As a member of the 13th board riders club and a part of the Christian Surfers West Coast team, Kurt needs his board to compete his best in competitions.
The board is custom made and very unique. It was especially designed for my ability height weight etc. and it even has my name written underneath the fi ber glass!
The shaper - Full Force is based in Queensland, so their boards arent common in Ocean Grove. Kurt also designed the spray on the board himself (green with black question marks), which makes the board even more unique and makes it impossible that anybody else would have that exact design on their board.
The one-of-a-kind surfboard is very special to Kurt, so if you have any information regarding its whereabouts then please contact him on 0421781807.
By JENNIFER SMOORESBURG
Kurt Torrance and the board.
Opening 15 weeks
Dzine Construction have revised their opening date for Ocean Plaza to October 15 - about 15 weeks away. Country Target, Gloria Jeans and a pharmacy are all signed up for the new building which will begin being clad this week. Last week Powercor removed overhead powerlines and the new electricity sub-station has gone live.
Good old fashioned service
Good old fashioned customer service, is
how Beachside Blooms customer Brenda Walter describes fl orist Shelley
Keast. Shelley is celebrating two
years in business this month.
Its just great doing business in Ocean
Grove. I have a lot of loyal customers, she
said.
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youth awards
OCEAN Grove Neighbourhood Centre has received a transport grant for its Youth Drop In. Youth representatives from the drop in as well as other Bellarine youth projects recently hosted a presentation night at Springdale Neighbourhood Centre.During the event, the transport project was commended along with others organised by young people locally through Youth Foundations Victoria.
Ten years ago the Neighbourhood Centre established a youth program
to provide young people with entertainment and youth services on the Bellarine Peninsula.
The main goals of the program are to provide recreational activities, informal information sessions on the harm of drug and alcohol abuse along with support or referrals to relevant agencies for those who require intervention.
The centre also provides camps that focus on survival techniques, building self esteem, confi dence and a community spirit through outdoor activities, and building
relationships between the young people, the police and a stronger sense of community.
The drop in centre also provides young people with a safe non-threatening place to hang out with mates on a Friday night.
The group is supervised by qualifi ed youth workers and subsidised through the State and Local Governments, Philanthrophic trusts and local service clubs for the program.
Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre has been successful in applying for funding through
the Youth Foundations Victoria - Northern Bellarine grant round to provide transport for young people from Drysdale and Portarlington to Drop In weekly.
This bus service will pick up young people from the post offi ces within Drysdale and Portarlington and provide a door service home.
For more information please contact Nicki Dunne at Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Inc. on 5255 4294 or pop into the cenre at 91 The Parade Ocean Grove.
Youth Foundation has given me a lot of opportunities, like career skills. This has boosted my confi dence, Liam Way, Ocean Grove and a member of MISSION. Liam made a fi lm about youth transport issues on the Bellarine.
Liam Sunne and Ben Van received a certifi cate of recognition on behalf of the Neighbourhood Centre Drop In transport project.
Youth get to work on key projectsMembers of MISSION, Many, Individuals, Supporting Socially Important Options on the North Bellarine.
Ocean Grove Voice, July 1-14, 2009 - Page 5www.oceangrovevoice.com
Honours at lions dinner
grove newsPICTURED LEFT: MP Lisa Neville and past president Graham Mulroney (right) congratulate John Brady on becoming this years president of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club.
PICTURED RIGHT: Lion Don Smith,new James
Richardson Fellow Des Everett, and Allan Reeve,
inducting offi cer from Grovedale Lions.
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SEVERAL Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club members were presented with outstanding service awards at their annual changeover dinner.
As well as becoming the new club president, John Brady was
made a Melvin Jones Fellow and Don Everett was made a James Richardson Fellow.
In addition club stalwart Don Smith, already a Melvin Jones Fellow, was awarded a certifi cate of appreciation for his work
revolving around National Volunteers Week.
Guest speaker MP Lisa Neville talked over the clubs achievements and involvement in the Bushfi re Relief appeal and Food Support for needy local
families.It was revealed that the club
raised and contributed in excess of $20,000 for the Bushfi re Appeal.
The changeover dinner was held at Ocean Grove Golf Club.
PUBLIC relations professional Kate Engler will pull back the covers and share PR trade secrets with Ocean Grove businesses to help them in these tough economic times.
Kate will be the guest speaker at the Ocean Grove Business Association breakfast session on
Tuesday July 14. Business has never been
tougher for some people, and many face cutbacks not only in their staff numbers but also in their marketing budgets, said Kate.
Publicity is the simplest way for businesses to keep their name
in front of their customers but many people are intimidated by it or simply dont know where to begin,
Kate who has worked as a public relations professional in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney with companies such as World Vision, Bedshed, Austin
Hospital, Australand, Dilmah Tea and P&O.
The session is being held at Club Grove and it is 7.15am for a 7.30am start.
People wishing to attend must register with Emma Smith at [email protected] or phone 5255 5077.
PR tips for Grove businesses
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Dear EditorI noted with interest Mr Crutch elds comments at the opening of Stage 3 of the Geelong ring road in that the great turn-out (some 1,500 to 1,200 people) demonstrates the community support for the project.Well what about the 3,000 people who attended the January 2009 rally to protest against the proposed two bridges at Barwon Heads, over 5,000 signatures
to the One Voice One Bridge campaign and an Upper House vote to stop the construction of two bridges.Is this not even a more signifi cant community statement that we do not want our environment, social infrastructure and cultural heritage destroyed by some single minded bureaucrats and politicians who know they have made the wrong decision, but are not willing to publicly admit it
and change what is wrong.In a more recent development VicRoads was requested to con rm in writing by 19 June 2009 that they would not construct a retaining wall of any type on the eroding Spit (Note: only 42 metres now remains of The Spit and the 2 bridges will occupy 22 metres).To date such a response has not been received from VicRoads.This is not surprising given that
VicRoads has publicly stated that should The Spit erode within 22 metres of the existing bridge that they would have to stop and review the project as they have no contingency plan for such an act of Mother Nature.So be prepared for a bluestone boulder wall (similar to that of Point Lonsdale) on The Spit.
Michael HarbourOcean Grove Community
Association
A case of double standards?
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Book sale shifts 400 books in less than three hoursOCEAN Groves Oxfam book sale lived up to its reputation on Saturday - raising more than $2,700 for the charity in a morning of trade.
The sales have been going on for more than 20 years and have always proven a big hit with buyers.
Pictured left are volunteers at the book sale which is held at the Uniting Church in Eggleston Street.
Ocean Grove Voice, July 1-14, 2009 - Page 7www.oceangrovevoice.com day in the life - geoff trevaskis
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OCEAN Grove has been my home now for just over four years, the coast being one of the greatest attractions to this area for me.
Now dont get the
wrong picture, Im certainly no surfer but have grown up around the coast for most of my life. I spent the pre-school and primary school years of my life growing up on
the east coast of the north island of New Zealand and with the strong accent came many great experiences from that beautiful country. The remaining years of my life up until now have all been spent in Geelong.
Things have certainly changed quite a bit in OG since I arrived with the most noticeable changes being a new shopping centre, many more houses, and a great sporting facility.
So many of these developments to Ocean Grove have made vast improvements to the suburb but has it come at a cost? How big will Ocean Grove get? And, will it loose its coastal town charm in years to come?
I certainly hope not, but then again arent I one of the many recent arrivals that have added to this population boom. One only has to think of the busyness of the summer holiday season to know
how crowded it can get in our quiet little town.
Whilst commenting on exactly this to the server at the checkout one busy summer day I was politely reminded by the tourist in line behind me,
Consider yourself lucky that you live in a place that people want to come and visit, because where I come from theres nothin worth seeing.
As a teacher at Christian College Bellarine it has also been very convenient to travel such a short distance to work. Ten minutes there and back each day is something Ive also come to love. No matter what my shopping hours at Safeway they often still lead to running into a friend of family from school as the Christian College community reaches far and wide.
Ocean Grove Baptist Church, also known as the Wave, due to the distinctive shape of the
buildings roof, is also an important part of my weekly life. Not only does the message that is spoken each week have a great signifi cance to me but the people are what really make the place what it is. Church is not meant to be a building but rather the people in it and the people of The Wave are some such people that are really worth knowing. One only needs to visit Gum Nut Grove Op Shop near the Terrace shops to meet some of them.
I certainly do consider myself fortunate to live in such a place as Ocean Grove.
To feel safe to walk the dog at night, to wander for miles along the beach with the dog in the heat of summer or the cold of winter, the friendliness of the neighbourhood and locals all help to make Ocean Grove a great place to live.
Why would you want to live anywhere else?
Lucky, we are
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environment
We conserve, present and enhance the natural & developed coastal environs for the enjoyment and use of all
BARWON COASTBarwon Coast, your local coastal foreshore managers, has the responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land from Collendina to Black Rock including our beautiful beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13th Beach. We are also the manager of the Port of Barwon Heads and operate the Barwon Heads Caravan Park & the Riverview Family Caravan Park, Ocean Grove.
Our Committee members are all local residents from Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads and are appointed by the State Government following the public advertising for expressions of interest.
How much of the coast does Barwon Coast manage at Ocean Grove?Our area of management has changed over the years via various declarations from State Government however in general terms we manage all the land on the Ocean Grove Spit other than the road reserve and all the land south of various roads along the Ocean Grove foreshore. For example we manage all the land south of Surf Beach Rd, south of the old discontinued road beneath Grants Lookout, south of the trail at the back of dunes leading to Collendina and south of Ocean Throughway up to Bonnyvale Road.
Within that area we manage all the beach access trails and steps, car parks, BBQs , some toilet blocks, walking / cycling trails, fencing, beach cleaning, recycling, rubbish removal, pest animal control but most importantly the coastal vegetation including re vegetation and pest weed management.
Our reserves on the Ocean Grove side of the Barwon River continue along the Spit, alongside the Riverside Camping Area, the Riverview Family Caravan Park and up to Peers Cres near Lelean St. Our responsibilities end at the high water mark, however as manager of the Port of Barwon Heads we are responsible for on water activities, moorings etc in the river as far up as the extension of Sheepwash Rd, Barwon Heads. The port waters also extend southward of the river estuary for 200m beyond the low water mark including the waters off of RAAFs beach, and the Ocean Grove Main Beach
How do we fund these activities?Although being a committee of management established under the Crown Land Reserves Act responsible to the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the Minister for Environ-ment and Climate Change, Barwon Coast self funds 99% of operating expenditure and the vast majority of its capital works other then major projects such as the recent replacement of the Ocean Grove Sea Wall.
The successful operation of our major caravan parks in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads are key to the financial viability of our business , with caravan park revenues generating 96% of our estimated $3.9m income for 2009/10.
Hodgson St Car Park - Ocean GroveWe are undertaking a review of the existing beach car park at the bottom of Hodgson St Ocean Grove with the aim of improving car parking, improving walking and cycling connections to the trails on either side of the car park, improving public facilities and reviewing existing vegetation.
If you have any views on how the area could be improved, we would like to hear from you either by email [email protected] or Ph 5254 1118
Riverside Camping AreaWith the location of the replacement Barwon Heads bridge(s) now resolved , Barwon Coast will undertake a management plan review of the Riverside Camping Area on the Ocean Grove Spit that operates for about 6 weeks summer season over the school holidays and provides an unpowered camping experience . There is a need to review current infrastructure, services provide to campers and to develop a vegetation management plan.
I encourage you to contact me to discuss any issues related to our proposed works and coastal management generally by phoning me on 5254 1371
Bob JordanGeneral Manager
THE Pacifi c Gull is a large bird, ranging from 58 to 66cms in length.
The gull has a white chest with dark wings and a dark back, and a very thick red-tipped yellow bill, and yellow legs. It is sometimes mistaken as an Albatross by non- bird watchers.
Young Pacifi c Gulls (those less than four years of age) are mottled brown in color.
Pacifi c Gulls are found alone or in pairs, and this Pacifi c Gull was one of a pair.
Pacifi c Gulls are birds of the shore rather than of the Oceans, and they are found on the seashores of the southern half of Australia. The Pacifi c Gulls of South Eastern Australia prefer sheltered
beaches (this Pacifi c Gull was seen at the boat ramp near the Golf Club), where as the Pacifi c Gulls of South Western Australia prefer living in exposed sea shores.
The Pacifi c Gulls feed on clams, snails and sea urchins. They break the shells of these animals by dropping them onto rocks while they are in fl ight.
The Pacifi c Gulls nest in pairs by making a nest on the ground, in a sheltered spot hidden by vegetation or rocks, where they lay two or three speckled brown eggs.
The male Pacifi c Gull guards the nest and looks for food while the female incubates the eggs.
By Jenny Carr
A Pacifi c Gull picured in Ocean Grove.
The shell seeker
RENOWNED naturalist Trevor Pescott is the guest speaker at this months Bellarine Landcare meeting. Trevor, who has written many books including Birds of Geelong, The You Yang Range and The Otway Ranges will be talking about fauna on the Bellarine Peninsula - both the fauna that exists and fauna of the past. The meeting takes place at Marcus Hill Community Hall, corner of Banks Road and Bellarine Highway, at 7.30pm on Wednesday July 8. All welcome.
Talk on local fauna
Ocean Grove Voice, July 1-14, 2009 - Page 9www.oceangrovevoice.com schools
Kindergarten provides social, emotional and physical elements which are central to a child's development and school readiness. Visit your local kindergartens to find out more about their programs, facilities and enrolments. There is a high demand for kindergarten places, so enrol your child now! Enrolments for 2010, through the Geelong Kindergarten Association, close 31 July 2009. For enquiries please contact: Geelong Kindergarten Association Phone: 5222 6965 Website: www.gka.org.au
City of Greater Geelong - Family Services Unit Phone: 5272 4742 Website: www.geelongaustralia.com.au
SURFSIDE students raised more than $850 for Malawi children during a sponsored
skip-athon at the school. The money will go towards a program run by the Mphatso
organisation that provides porridge to more than a
thousand nursery school children every day.
As well as increasing their fi tness levels and money skills the students have calculated they will have raised enough for 16,100
bowls of porridge for those in need.
Along the way the students have also gained a better
understanding of the cultural differences between
themselves and those that are less fortunate.
TWO groups of Bellarine Secondary College boys have recently helped build an outdoor classroom as part of a wider confi dence building project. The project, this was the third intake, is run by Bellarine teachers Greg Burgess and Steve McEwan who is also a local singer/songwriter and it features landscaping, boat building and music and games. It was founded on similar principles to a project run by Chris Wilson at Ocean Grove Primary and has an outlying aim of building teamwork and connecting them with the community and their families. On the fi nal night of the project the organisers put on a barbecue and Steve performs songs that have been put together with the help of the participants.PICTURED LEFT: some of the 25 boys on the project with a boat they have been building in conjuction with volunteer helpers from St Leonards Sailing Club.
Connecting and co-operating
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THE new Food Technology Facility at the Christian College, Bellarine Campus has been completed and the students are now enjoying the direct benefi ts of having a state of the art kitchen for Food Technology classes and catering purposes. This facility is fully equipped to cater for up to 26 students, with each work pod providing students with their own mini-kitchen, stainless-steel appliances and ample bench space. Disabled access has also been catered for in this work space. All utensils and equipment are housed in baskets on a castor wheeled frame for effi cient and effective movement around the pod. This also makes cleaning easy
and gives the students fl exibility is setting up their own kitchen work station. A central demonstration kitchen is well positioned to allow students clear vision as the teacher takes our budding master chefs through each recipe and process prior to their own work beginning. Adjoining the main kitchen is a theory room which can also be opened up to accommodate 60 people, perfect for the larger catering event and inclusive of a plasma screen for ICT presentations. An outdoor alfresco dining area is also being created and the adjoining Barn and Environmental Centre is set to provide some fresh produce for student cooking.
State of the art for food tech
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LOCAL radio listeners will be familiar with a song called Flow like a River that has been getting a fair bit of air play lately.
However a lot of people are still unaware that the singer/song writer of this catchy melody not only grew up in the region he now lives in Ocean Grove.
Nick Lovell spent his fi rst 18 years in Geelong before heading up to Melbourne for the next decade.
However a sea change later and Nick and his young family have ended up on the
Bellarine. Were coming up for
two years here now, said Nick as we sat in the winter sun at the Dunes.
It was sea change, I do surf a bit, I know Im not a world beater but I love the ocean and there was a bit of a rental squeeze in Melbourne.
We were struggling to fi nd a house because we had to move out of our old place. It was just one of those fateful things, we just saw a house that suited us and I jumped at it because I know this
area and thought Id love to live there. But its good creatively as well, it sort of works as a musician, even though its not a busy scene like Melbourne down here. Its good for song writing. The album (a CD called Imaginary Boy), I wrote 99 per cent of it down here.
Nicks pretty grateful for the local support hes had recently, particularly with KRocks Mobbsy giving Flow like a River a good run. Nicks album cover was also shot by Jan Juc photographer Ferne Millen.
Yes, it does (get the creative juices fl owing). I was creative in Melbourne but here its a different creative environment.
Although Nick said the songs arent particularly about life experiences he does feel settling in the Grove may have an infl uence on his writing style, something he has done for a good part of his 30 years.
A little bit, I think just because theres more space and peace and quiet you can just let it come a little bit more. Its a similar style.
No Im not new to
writing. I wrote my fi rst song when I was 14 and have been doing it since then. Ive been doing it a while, Ive just done it in various forms with bands and then solo. Did the whole Melboune thing, doing gigs and joining bands.
Imaginary Boy is being distributed by MGN and is available at all good record shops.
Nick is booked to play the Piping Hot Chicken Shop this month. He will be doing an acoustic set on Sunday July 12 from 1.30pm. The new CD Imaginary Boy will be on sale.
NEXT week is the 3rd annual Barwon Heads Film Festival run by the Barwon Heads Film Society Inc. Sixteen movies a
mixture of short fi lms and features will be screened at Barwon Heads Community Hall on Friday July 10 and Saturday July 11. The focus this year is Funny Bone Flicks! Films with a twist of the wry, ironic and humerus Among the many highlights is Buster Keatons The General considered by some critics to be one of the greatest fi lms ever made, Welcome to the Sticks (the most popular fi lm in French cinema history), the Weatherman, Charlie Chaplins The Immigrant and a fi ve minute Australian fi lm called Nana. Tickets are $35 or $25 conc for all screenings or $10/$7 for single screenings. Accompanied
children under 15 years are free. Lunch will be available on Saturday for $10 pp (Lunch bookings essential).The Barwon Heads Film Society is a not for profi t organisation. It includes members from Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove and surrounding districts. The society screens a wide variety of fi lm genres including Australian, foreign language and classic on the last Thursday of the month February to November inclusive.For a Festival program and bookings, contact Alex Kuebler 5254 1139; Rosemarie Gorman 5254 2074; Jan Testro 5254 3289.Barwon Heads Community Hall, Barwon Heads.
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Clubs meetMondaysOcean Grove Bridge Club, 7.30pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Enquiries - Marg Wylie 5256 2550Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7.30pm - 9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Ph.52551641.First Monday of every monthBellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm: Bellarine Secondary College. Contact Tony on 0409 545929. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peters Ch Hall, Draper St. Details 5256 1863.Ocean Grove Ladies Probus, 10am: Ocean Grove Golf Club. Thelma Evans on 5255 1806.Third Monday of every monthOcean Grove RSL. 2.30pm at Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club. 1.30pm: Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Enquiries, pls contact June McLellan on 5255 1399Fourth Monday of every monthCombined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am to 12..30pm: Surfside Centre, inquiries 5255 5515. Friendship is our theme.TuesdaysBellarine Table Tennis Club,10am-12 noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ph.52551641.Bellarine T.O.W.N, 6pm: Uniting Church Hall, cnr Eggleston Street and The Parade. Contact Glenda 5255 5463.Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm at Ocean Grove Hotel. First Tuesday of every monthOcean Grove Mens Probus. 10am-12noon at the Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers., make friends. Visitors welcome For details please contact Geoff on 5255 4355.First and Third Tuesday of every monthOcean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm Moorfi eld Park, Grubb Road.
WednesdaysJujitsu, 6.30pm: Juniors; 7.30pm Adults, Surfside Centre, Steve Cosgrave 0405 022084Second Wednesday of every monthParkinsons Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm: Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Ave. For details contact Pam on 5255 5152Third Wednesday of every monthOcean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peters Ch Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every monthOcean Grove Angling Club. 7.30pm: Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Contact: Jason Bowers 0418 737 808 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. For more details contact Dianne on 5255 1372.Thursdays Tai Chi - 6.30 pm. Uniting Church Hall, The Parade. All welcome. Christine McKay 5255 1948/0417 508 857.Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am-12 noon(adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ph. 52551641.First Thursday of every monthOcean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm at the Senior Citizens Hall, visitors welcome. En-quiries Faye 5255 4430.Fridays Uniting Church Outreach Coffee Morning, 10.30am, Hibiscus Cafe.Fourth Friday of every monthOcean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, the Surfside Centre. Meet new friends, visitors welcome. Call 5256 2037
Friday July 38pm: Piping Hot Chicken Shop, The Lairs.
Saturday July 47.30 11.30: Club Grove Karaoke Night with Paul Carrigg
Sunday July 51.30pm: Piping Hot Chicken Shop, Live & Local with Nick Ansell and Colin.
Saturday July 117.30 11.30: Club Grove Live music with Class Action
Sunday July121.30pm: Piping Hot Chicken Shop, Live & Local with Nick Lovell. 2.30pm: Barwon Heads Fine Music Society recital at All Saints Anglican Church, Barwon Heads, featuring Ocean Grove musician Brighid Mantelli.
Monday July 1310 am: Club Grove Morning Melodies. Marcia Ray Christmas in July. $12 per person including Devonshire Tea. Sold out!
Saturday July 187.30 11.30: Club Grove Live music with Charli
Saturday July 257.30 11.30: Club Grove Live music with James Carrigg8pm: Piping Hot Chicken Shop, Carus. 9pm: Zebra Bar - Sex & The City Party with Live BandThe Gems
Mondays6.30 pm: Bar Deli Open Mic night, combined with Curry night.7 pm 8.30 pm: Line Dancing at the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Elaine 0413 690 597Barwon Heads Hotel - Kids Eat Free, conditions apply8pm-11pm: Zebra Bar - Speed-dating $20pp Bookings [email protected]
Tuesdays7.45 10 pm: Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance - meet at the Marcus Hill Hall Cnr of Banks Rd & Bellarine Highway. Contact D Pearce 52552858.Barwon Heads Hotel - Members night in the bistro, buy one main meal, get one free
Wednesdays1 pm 3 pm: Line Dancing at the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Elaine 0413 690 597Barwon Heads Hotel - $16 steak night in the bistro8pm-11pm: Zebra Bar - Trivia Battle of the Sexes (starts 8 July 2009). Bookings [email protected]
Thursdays11 am: Beach Babe Beads - Jewellery makingBarwon Heads Hotel - $13 parmi night 8pm-11pm: Zebra Bar - Karaoke (starts 9 July 2009). 9 10pm: Barwon Heads Hotel Happy Hour9 12pm: Barwon Heads Hotel karaoke in the bak bar
Fridays5-6pm: Barwon Heads Hotel - Happy hour in the bak barBarwon Heads Hotel Siren to Siren every Friday night afl match. 9pm: Zebra Bar - Open Mic with Steve Messina. Bookings [email protected]
Saturdays11 am: Beach Babe Beads - Jewellery making4 9pm: Ocean Grove Hotel Open mic9pm: Zebra Bar Live music
Sundays2 5pm: Bar Deli Live music with Jon Willard1pm 3pm: Barwon Heads Hotel - Free kids entertainment
BABBA returned to the Ocean Grove Bowling Club on Saturday night and gave their audience all the things you would expect from a professional ABBA tribute band synchronised dancing, sequinned costumes and toe-tapping songs that bypassed the brain and went straight to the feet.
Agnetha and Frida were in fi ne form, effortlessly belting out the notoriously diffi cult harmonies while energetically dancing around the stage, performing ABBA-esque routines in costumes that would be familiar to those that saw the original bands lm clips from the 70s (remember those
cat tops?). The girls were very ably backed up by Bjorn and Benny and their band.
I dont know about you but when I go and see a tribute band I want it to sound the same as the original; no putting in their own twiddly bits when you least expect it. These guys always deliver a great show and what you hear is exactly how it sounds on the original recordings on all those tapes, LPs and best of CDs that you have sung into your hairbrush.
Saturday nights audience was very relaxed and slightly more mature but the longevity of the Swedes music means that boppers from 1 to 100 can be seen at a BABBA show. I must
say that, for this reviewer, the fi nal evidence of a good night had by all was the manly men up at the back of the audience who had probably been dragged along by the missus, but were shakin their booty and happily singing along with all the choruses.
So, you can snigger at the Eurovision song contest and the questionable outfi ts but, like it or not, the ABBA songs have been part of the soundtrack of our lives for the past 30 plus years and they will always have the power to make us sing and dance and feel happy.
And that cant be a bad thing, can it?
Terri D
VENTURING down to the Nectar Bar on Sunday evening was the perfect way to chill out after a long and hectic weekend. Greig McInerney, who plays folksy ballads and originals, is the resident musician on Sunday arvos and evenings and has been playing at the Nectar Bar for about one and a half years. Greig, who has lived in Ocean Grove for the past three years, enjoys the relaxing atmosphere at the Nectar Bar and enjoys the chance to play with fellow musos. He has been playing professionally for 12 years, with gigs ranging from Ocean Grove and Geelong through to Melbourne.
Chill out
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injection and rest enable me to fl y on a commercial airline. Never was I more happy to get home!The moral to this story is that if I had taken my wifes advice on other occasions when Ive had less severe back problems I would not have had such dramas, she has been encouraging me to do yoga stretches and relaxation techniques to strengthen the muscles in my lower back. Up to now Ive thought itll be right, but after last weeks horror trip I have promised her and myself to do a stretch yoga class a week and devote half an hour a day to yoga exercises. Hopefully this will enable me to continue to enjoy my sport, travel and business.Watch this space, Ill let you know!!Kyoyoga is devoting a class especially for men like me who have age, lifestyle and sports related injuries and want to help themselves, or perhaps help prevent those injuries happening in the fi rst place.
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OCEAN Grove Hotel has a new manager.
Casper Hessenberg, the new man at the helm, recently moved to the country from London.Hes engaged to a local girl and lives in Barwon Heads.
Despite studying to be an accountant Casper took an early career decision to work in hospitality.
When I left school I studied to be an accountant. Whilst I was studying I was working in bars and soon realised that is where I wanted to work.
Working in cocktail bars is like theatre, you are performing in front of people and creating something they will enjoy!
Growing up in London is very different from here, it is nice to see children going to school on their bikes and skateboards, we could not do this because of the traffi c. This is why we chose Barwon Heads to live.
Being from England Casper who was typically brought up on a diet of English football (soccer) maybe missing the live
action but he recently went to his fi rst AFL game - Bombers and Hawthorn it was great! What a great sport, he said.
Working in this industry I have met lots of famous people and in one place of work in Knightsbridge we didnt book tables - it was fi rst come fi rst served - so you had to queue on the stairs even if you were famous! This was great to see.
I chose to work at the Ocean Grove Hotel because it is a new challenge for me!
I have worked in the hotel/ restaurant industry for over 16 yrs and all of that time has been working in very successful establishments in London.
I hope to bring some of my expertise to the Ocean Grove Hotel.
It is going to be great to meet the Ocean Grove community through the OGH and help with fundraising projects.
We have a fun strong team at the OGH and we look forward to meeting you.
New head at the hotel
Casper Hessenberg is the new manager at the Ocean Grove Hotel.
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Grove view: fl uoride Fluoride began fl owing into the Geelong - ultimately Ocean Grove - water supply last week. The move follows decades of debate. Reporter JENNIFER SMOORESBURG hit the streets to fi nd out what locals thought.
I dont think its such a good thing
Ben Purdie, 32,Mornington Peninsula,
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I think its absolutely appalling and an abuse of
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Its always been in toothpaste, so I guess it
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Its totally unnecessary. It doesnt really do anything
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I dont mind, If it tastes the same then Im happyPerri Jones, 15, Ocean Grove, student
Its a good thing and will lead to increased levels of dental healthMichael Dowsley, 37,Barwon Heads, Caf Owner
Im not sure, I dont really know much about it.James Steele, 16,Ocean Grove, student
Undecided, I dont like the idea of things being added to the water, but I can see the benefi t of it.Alison Finer, 50,Ocean Grove, Options trader/musician
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CLUB Grove recently hosted a bowls day for members of Cricket Victorias Geelong VCAL and VET students. The event was organised by Luke Donald from Leopold who already spends a day a week learning about the club as part of his on the job studies. A major part of the studies is event management and Luke whose dad Ian also works full time at the club, has to do all the preparation and budgeting for the day.
Pictured left with Club Groves Peter Nixon are Kardinia Park based students taking part in the bowls day at Club Grove. At the front is Luke Donald and Barwon Heads local Tyler Capon.
Corey leads Grammar to land of LordsOCEAN Grove footballer and Collendina cricketer Corey Walter (pictured far left) is leading a 15-strong Geelong Grammar School cricket squad on a three-week tour of England where they will play 10 matches against some of the most distinguished schools in the country. The team is managed by the schools cricket coordinator David Oman and coached by Geelongs Premier Cricket leader Damian Shanahan.The teams won its fi rst match, a Twenty20 game against Hurstpierpoint College in Sussex, last Monday.A highlight of the trip is a tour of Lords Cricket Ground.
Local builders improving local sports groundLONG anticipated improvements to Collendina The Snake Pit) Reserve are well under way with the concrete fl oor of changing rooms being poured at the weekend. Proving its a local operation, pictured left are Graham Burchell of builders Burchell Construction and the concreting gang from Creecys. The work will also involve refurbishments inside the existing Leigh Norquay Rooms.
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Continued from page 32The mens division 2 was split into 2 pools as there were 10 teams competing. Bellarine was in Pool B and during the round robin they played against Churchill, Sunraysia, Latrobe Valley and Bendigo. They had hard fought matches but were only able to win one to end up fourth in their pool. They then played against Warrnambool in the crossover match, who had ended up fourth in Pool A. They were successful in winning this match which placed them 7th overall out of 10 teams which was a great result for such a young team.
Jonathon Lingham, who co-captained the team with Simon Peake, was given the referees encouragement award for the excellent manner in which he conducted his refereeing duties. The team was coached by a very experienced player in Greg Jones, who also played with the team. Bellarine men are also looking to compete again next year in Latrobe Valley and have their sights set on a Grand Final.An enjoyable weekend was had by all those who participated, not only on the volleyball court but as a great social weekend.
GRAND Final night for Bellarine Volleyball Association saw four teams play off for the honour of Premiers for Division 1 and Premiers for Division 2. In Division 2, Sunny Boys played against Demolition Republic.
During the season, these teams had played each other twice and the result was one win each so we were looking forward to a great Grand Final match that could go either way. Unfortunately, Demolition Republic only had 5 of their team members available to play, up against a full side for Sunny Boys.
This made their job even harder but the team played really well with some great court coverage by Brendan Calwell. Sunny Boys had some strong, consistent serving by Rennie Cirillo, Nick Van Gemst and Chrissy Delaney and they managed to fi nd the gaps in their oppositions court, especially as Demolition Republic was missing one player. Demolition Republic put up a great fi ght under the guidance of coach, Karl Mahr, but Sunny Boys were too strong on the night and won the match in 3 sets, 25-19, 25-11, and 25-15. Sunny Boys are planning to move up to Division 1 next season and will certainly provide some great competition for the other Division 1 teams.
In Division 1, the reigning champions, Phantoms, played against the much younger side of Surfcoast Gotit. Phantoms have been Premiers in Division 1 for about 17 seasons in a row and this season Gotit were determined to end their run. They played very
consistent volleyball to start the match with great serving by Blair Campbell, and took the rst set 25-16.
But Phantoms in their usual style stepped up their game in the second set with some great spiking by Aaron Krahe and Cheryl Moore and took this set 25-14. The third set saw Gotit regroup with some great passing, setting, spiking and blocking and they won this set 25-23.
Phantoms were now starting to feel the pressure being 2 sets to 1 down and the fourth set was a point for point battle with Phantoms nally taking it 25-23.
With the scores locked at 2 all, the fi fth and nal set saw Gotit take an early lead but Phantoms nished the set strongly to claim victory with a win 15-11 and their 18th Premiership in a row. It was a very exciting and even match and Gotit proved themselves to be a very worthy opposition for the more experienced Phantoms team.
The games were followed by a presentation and celebration night at The Mex.
This was the conclusion of our Autumn season for 2009 but our Spring season 2009 commences on Friday July 17 with a registration night at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.
Our association is always looking for new members and we welcome individuals or teams, experienced players and beginners. For more information phone Anne on 52562039 or just come along on registration night.
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ABOVE: The victorious Phantoms.
LEFT: Runners up, the Gotit team.
Most of the division 2 winnering Sunny Boys team.
Division 2 runners up Demolition Republic.
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AT the mid-year break of the Geelong Region Football Association season Surfside Waves Soccer Club are travelling well in a majority of age groups.
The Under 13 Division 1 Waves team coached by Andy Hedges and Mark Rapa remain undefeated and on top of the ladder following an 11-1 smashing of Geelong in their last encounter.
Waves are expected to face their only real competition for them when they face Bell Park later in the year, another side stacked with representative players.
However, Waves improvement on last year is a signifi cant turnaround and they are now gelling perfectly as a team, with a strong defense, midfi eld and attack. They will be tough to beat.
Waves Under 16 Girls sit tied with Surf Coast on top of the ladder but ahead on goal difference following an 8-2 win against Geelong and a 3-1 victory against Kardinia College.
The 16s have been in sensational form and will be hoping to carry that form right into the fi nals series.
In the Womens division Surfside sit in second place two points ahead of Barwon but eight points behind competition leaders Surf Coast Blue who are favourite to take out the competition.
The Waves Women have had a mixed bag of results with a one-nil surprise loss to Breakwater Eagles, but regained their winning form smashing
Bellarine Sharks 7-nil last weekend.
In the Senior Men division 1 Surfside sit in third place behind Barwon and Breakwater Eagles following a 1-1 draw against Surf Coast.
The Waves have been unlucky not to be further up the ladder with a number of draws this year and Coach and Captain Stan Nagle is confi dent is side can challenge the top two sides.
Senior Mens Division 2 continued their hard luck run for the 2009 season with a nil-all draw again Deakin University.
With only 10 players on the fi eld the Waves dominated both halves against Deakin but were unable to capitalise on opportunities.
The team is fi nally gelling together and are confi dent of a better second half to the season.
Senior Mens Division three have had a rough trot with injuries to a number of key players in recent weeks and have suffered a number of losses.
They defeated Barwon Red two-nil a fortnight ago but last to them last weekend in a catch-up match 3-1 despite dominating for most of the match.
Surfside Waves U17 Blue sit in second place on the ladder following a 2-0 loss against competition leaders Geelong Rangers.
Despite the loss, Waves are confi dent of a strong second half to the season on their march into the fi nals.
Under 17 Red sit mid-pack of the competition
following a bye and are also positive about a strong run towards the fi nals.
With a loss under their belt, and a 1-1 draw last fortnight against Corio, Waves under 15s hope to get their fi nals run back on track when competition resume in a fortnight.
Waves Under 13 Division 2 had a shock 2-2 draw against Kardinia Collegeafter a strong start to the match and will defi nitely have to lift their game in the second half of the season if they expect to defend their 2008 title.
Surfside Waves U12 Division 2 side suffered a 3-1 loss against competition favourites Bell Park, but are confi dent of making the fi nals this year and giving Bell Park a run for their money.
The under 14 Girls sit tied in fi rst place, although second on goal difference behind Surf Coast Yellow following a 7-nil thrashing of Surf
Coast Blue.The U14 Girls are
also expected to make the fi nals series and go up against a strong Surf Coast Yellow who lead the competition.
In the small sided games under 10s Surfside played against a strong Breakwater outfi t.
Although suffering a loss, stand-in Coach Kelly Clancy was wrapped with theperformance.
I feel very honoured to have been given the opportunity to coach such
a skilled and enthusiastic bunch of players.
Although we had a loss, I would say we won for enthusiasm, team effort, determination and the ability to havefun at the same time, Coach Clancy said.
Small-sided games are a great way for kids under 11 to get involved in football as there is no competition, it is about giving each kid a chance to kick a ball around with their team mates and have fun.
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Under 16 (Division 2)THE Ocean Grove Division 2 side played Geelong West at home on June 21, knowing that a win would see them go one game clear in second position on the ladder.
The boys were confi dent after knocking off the Geelong West boys in a grading game earlier in the season and with three consecutive wins leading into the game, they were keen to keep their winning form going.
The opening quarter saw Geelong West kick the fi rst goal of the game and although the boys responded with a goal late in the quarter through Aaron Habgood, they were still behind by two points at quarter time.
Grubbers took control of the game in the second quarter with Jess Rappa dominating the hit outs, giving the mid fi eld runners fi rst use of the ball. With Jack Rawlings unstoppable across half forward and Andy Higgins marking everything coming his way in the forward pocket, the boys opened up a handy four goal buffer at half time. Jacob Gasior, Dillon Haire and Nathaniel Giddings were unpassable across half back giving us plenty of run and pin point ball delivery to our forwards.
In the third quarter, Andy Higgins was on fi re kicking three quick goals to open up a 7 goal lead, however, some undisciplined play allowed the Roosters to reply with three goals of their own and head into the last change with momentum.
After a blast from Corey, the boys responded in true grubber fashion and piled on 5 goals to one in the last quarter to run out comfortable winners 14.14.98 to 6.7.43. Andy Higgins was best afi eld kicking six goals, Jack Rawlings fi nished with four and Aaron Habgood registered two. Jess Rappa and Mitch Evans performed well in the mid fi eld, but overall, a strong team effort across the fi eld saw the boys register their fourth straight win.
In the last game before the mid season break, the boys travelled to Bannockburn for a match that would cement them in the top two if they were able to secure a victory. With Andy Higgins absent due to Geelong Falcons commitments,
Jacob Gasior and Jess Rappa away and James Bennett only available for half a game, the side was down to the bare 18 players for half of the game.
After a sluggish opening quarter, where we managed to kick two goals to Bannockburns one, the boys stepped up a gear in the second quarter to go into the half time break with a three goal lead. Aaron Habgood was leading and marking well at full forward and he was well supported by Vinnie Clementson and Jakey Heard. Louis Polgar was controlling his wing superbly and despite a close tag on Mitch Evans, he and Jack Rawlings were racking up the possessions in the midfi eld. With JB absent after half time, the boys had to dig deep in the second half to ensure they secured a much deserved victory. Joel Woolhouse moved into the ruck, swapping with Dylan Thorley, who was also moved forward at every opportunity to provide an extra tall in attack. Tom Nagle, Dillon Haire and Nathaniel Giddings were unpassable across half back, running through the lines at will to provide plenty of drive into our forward line. With a four goal three quarter time lead, the boys sniffed their fi fth straight win. In the last quarter our last line of defence consisting of Aaron Hampshire, Eric Sedlins, Tom Doolan and Dave Dimech, were miserly keeping Bannockburn scoreless, while the forwards did their thing kicking three goals to secure a ne 46 point win 10.12.72 to 3.8.26.
Although Azza Habgood nished with 5 goals for the game, it was pleasing to see the remainder of our goals shared around our other fi ve forwards. Louis Polgar and Mitch Evans were adjudged best a fi eld, however, overall, it was a strong and even team effort again that secured the win.
Good luck to Andy Higgins who was selected in the Geelong Falcons Under 15 team, playing in the V/Line Cup Competition over three days at Casey Fields this week. Well done Andy, the club is very proud of your achievement and we are sure you will acquit yourself extremely well.James Bennett competed in the fi nal of the Pura
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Powerkick Competition at Skilled Stadium on Sunday afternoon and led the competition until the second last kick. Congratulations James, although you didnt collect the main prize, the Ocean Grove Football Club is extremely proud of you and your efforts throughout the competition.
Under 16 (Division 5)THE Ocean Grove Division 5 team played top of the table Lara 2 at Lara on June 20, full of confi dence after last weeks win against Thomson and a month of competitive efforts against several top four sides.
Facing a formidable opponent, the boys were run off their legs in the opening quarter with only Laras inaccurate kicking preventing our boys from being further behind than18 points at the fi rst break. Peter Tregenza, Liam McGarry and Matthew Bean worked tirelessly to move the ball forward at every opportunity, however, they were hopelessly outgunned by a much taller and stronger outfi t.
After failing to score up until half time, coach Trent Ritchie threw the team around in the second half hoping to fi nd a spark that would lift the boys efforts and get them back into the match.
Peter Tregenza was moved forward and managed to kick a nice second half goal and although Matt Bean chimed in with two as well, Lara replied with ten of their own to run out 101 point winners 18.15.123 to 3.4.22.
Macauley Kirsopp and Nick Tucker were given plenty of work in defence and tried hard all day and Adam Long rucked tirelessly against much taller and stronger opponents.
Against second placed North Shore at North Shore last Saturday morning, the lads were looking for a vast improvement on the previous week and they opened the game with some encouraging signs, kicking two fi rst quarter goals against their more fancied oppositions four.
Forwards Tom Digby and Matthew Ducky McKinnon were providing plenty of headaches for the North Shore back line, while Eamonn Vines and James Habgood were giving us
look competitive
plenty of possession and run through the mid fi eld.
In the second quarter, the boys conceded fi ve goals and scored only one in reply to give North Shore a handy 41 point buffer at the long break. Liam McGarry was working tirelessly through the midfi eld and up forward, Nathan Madden and Matthew Dean were looking dangerous every time the ball came their way.
In the second half, on- ballers Adam Long, Matt Bean and Tom Lowry worked their way into the game, however North Shore were too strong, piling on 11 goals to the Grubbers three to record a comfortable victory 20.15.135 to
6.6.42. Tom Digby and
Matthew McKinnon were our multiple goal scorers, kicking two goals each.
Both sides now enjoy a two week break over the school holidays, with the competition resuming on the 18th of July.
Steve EvansJunior Coordinator
Mark of the Day? Azza Habgood takes a courageous grab during the division 2 game at Bannockburn.
Picture action: Ocean Grove under 16s at Bannockburn on Sunday.
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PICTURES: Ocean Grove u13, u15 and A Grade action versus Newcomb
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BFL premiership contenders Drysdale thumped a lackluster Ocean Grove by 92 points in Round 11 at Drysdale Recreation Reserve.
Although it was previewed as a David and Goliath battle with both teams second and third respectively, Ocean Groves modest score of 7.18.60 was no match for Drysdales 23.14.152 win.
The win catapulted Hawks to top position on the BFL ladder aided by Geelong Amateurs loss to Queenscliff at Queens Park on the same weekend.
Ocean Grove co-coach Greg Mervin admitted his players were in shock with the size of the defeat.
The Hawks stunned the Grubbers from the fi rst bounce and held virtually an unassailable 70-point lead at half time.
None of us saw this coming at all, it is a real complete shock to tell you the truth at the moment, Mervin said after the match.
We were expecting a really big effort here and didnt get it.
Mervin said Drysdale deserved to be premiership favourites after what he described as the most complete performance by an
opposition team in 2009. By far and away
that was the best team performance I have seen all year by anyone, he said.
I rate them (Drysdale) as favourites for the fl ag now.
On the upside lightning forward Paul Breguet kicked four goals after his striking report against Modewarre in Round 10 was thrown out at the tribunal.
Meantime Grubber ruckman Brad Dreher was suspended for four games after he was found guilty of charging Drysdales Tom Ruggles.
Grove next game was at home to Newcomb.
By Mark Heenan
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THE life of an Ocean Grove senior footballer could be summed up as a roller coaster ride after contrasting fortunes in its past two matches.
Fresh from a humiliating 92-point loss against Drysdale, the Grubbers smashed cellar dweller Newcomb by 231 points at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve on Saturday.
Ocean Grove won 35.28.238 to Newcombs 1.1.7 remarkably a 323-point turnaround for the Grubbers