Ocean Grove Voice 16 September 2015 by Ocean Grove Voice

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DIVER SAVED AFTER TWO HOURS ADRIFT A DIVER was miraculously pulled from the water by Coastwatch volunteers after two hours adrift off the Ocean Grove coast on Wednesday night. The man was accidentally separated from his boat and friend manning it when the boat

engine failed and started to drift away from the dive site. As darkness fell the smart thinking diver kept his nerve and bailed his waits in a bid to make it back to shore about a kilometre away. Full story page 3.

LEFT: diver Michael Wilson retrieving the boat from 7W on Thursday morning. BELOW: Coastwatch rescuers Barry Joyce, Neil Walker and Bruce Pollard.

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OCEAN Grove’s Chrystalla Mounas is a chance for Kardinia Rotary’s Volunteer of the Year award, after her nomination earlier this year. The 81-year-old has volunteered for the National Wool Museum for 21 years as a tour guide and six years at Vinnies. “It gives me the pleasure of helping people and I learn a lot of things,” she said. Chrystalla also dedicated 15 years to Meals on

Chrystalla Mounas is a valued volunteer. Wheels, from 1994 to 2010. Grove 26 years ago to retire. An expatriate Cypriot, She decided volunteering Chrystalla moved from would be the best way to Melbourne to Ocean meet people in Geelong.

“To make friends you have to join something,” she said. Chystalla helped Greek migrants as an “unofficial translator” when she came over in 1956. “I knew English before I came,” she said. “I helped a lot of Greek people with the language.” Despite her decades of service, Chrystalla humbly played down her chances of winning tonight. “I probably won’t get it,” she said. “There are people who've done more than me.”

Beach vigil for Syrian refugees

Rotary aims for members LAST week Rotary District Governor, Jane Cox, visited the Ocean Grove Rotary Club and spoke about how it could attract new members. “Like most service clubs, Rotary’s numbers are decreasing,” said club member Gillian Morgan. “That means less will be done for local communities and international projects such as Youth Exchange.” Gillian encouraged anyone interested in what Rotary does to come along to one of their meetings. Recently, Rotary presented $693 to Lou Mentha of Ocean Grove Men’s Shed, from the gold coin donations at its monthly market. The club meets Tuesday nights at Ocean Grove Bowling Club. For information call 0457-315 900.

Anzac Day generosity

FAMILIES in Ocean Grove gathered on Monday evening last week to light a candle in remembrance of the young migrant boy whose body was washed up on a Turkish beach. The images of the boy being carried from a Mediterranean beach by a soldier have prompted a wave of public demand that governments offer those fleeing Syria a place of refuge. Ocean Grove Main

Beach promenade was among vigils all over the world. The vigil was organised by Erika Williams who also led a chorus of We Shall Not Be Moved. Among those that gathered was Ocean Grove’s Lyn Mulligan, a member of Queenscliff Rural Australians for Refugees. “They stood in solidarity with people across the world that have no choice but to ask for protection from

countries like ours," she said. "The image of a Syrian child's lifeless body washed up on the shores of a Turkish beach last week was heartbreaking. It brought home to many Australians the huge scale of the global tragedy unfolding as millions of desperate people flee war and persecution to travel by any means they can to safer European countries. “More and more Australians are now

realising that it is desperation that forces parents to put their children in boats in the hope of reaching safety; for a far worse fate at the hands of their persecutors awaits them if they remain.” Queenscliff RAR has urged the Australian government to respond quickly and generously to the plight of asylum seekers, regardless of their race, religion or mode of travel.

Welcomes for increase

ON Sunday Joel MarlanPrice of the Melbourne Asylum Seeker Resource Centre gave a talk in Ocean Grove on his organisation’s work. Mr Marlan-Price also welcomed the Government’s decision to accept 12,000 additional refugees displaced by the Syrian crisis on top

of the existing 13,750 humanitarian intake. However, he also asked for the the Government to improve the lot of some 3,000 asylum seekers already in detention. The talk was organised by the Justice and International Mission Group of Ocean Grove Uniting Church and held at the church.

OCEAN Grove Barwon Heads RSL has lifted the bar again with this year’s ANZAC Appeal – raising 52% more than last year. OGBH RSL President, Graham Fisher, acknowledged the effort of local volunteers manning fundraising posts in the lead up to the Anzac Day Centenary. “Our community came together to support the ANZAC Appeal and create a real difference to the people who have served our country,” he said. “The assistance we provide varies but it could be the smaller things, such as arranging transportation to medical appointments, which make a big difference to their daily lives.” Local donations helped the Victorian ANZAC Appeal tally reach more than $5m. RSL Victoria President, Major General David McLachlan, thanked the people of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads.

New website for paddlers JoelMarlan-Price (centre back row) with organisers and guests involved in Sunday's special service for asylum seekers.

BELLARINE Paddlers now has its own website. The new club meets at Guthridge Street boat ramp car park on Sunday mornings (weather permitting) and can be found at www. bellarinepaddlers.org.au. The club received a generous donation of 10 lifejackets from Action Kayak and Sail in Moolap, while member Dave Renton built a trailer. Non-members are welcome to come along and give it a try but will be asked to fill in an Australian Canoeing indemnity form.

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Marathon swim conquered TWO local swimmers conquered one of the world’s most iconic swims – the English Channel – earlier this year, despite both being over 50. Ocean Grove’s Mike Nicol, 61, and Mark Stone, 55, took on channel as part of the five-person Aussie Crawl team on June 24. “We all enjoyed it immensely,” said Mike. “We’d been training for this for about a year.” Mike and Mark are part of the Boroughcoutas Masters Swimming Club. Joining them on the team was fellow member and Wandana Heights resident Alan Collett. The three attended swim camps earlier this year to prepare for the rigours of cold water swimming. This included

Mark Stone, Alan Collett and Michael Nicol with a map showing the path of their swim. a two-hour swim in McCardel. Coles Bay, Tasmania, to Aussie Crawl left secure the cold-water Shakespeare Cliff at certificates required for 4am and Mark was first the Channel crossing. to plunge into the 14 They travelled to England degree water. The other at the end of May to join four swimmers followed Aussie Crawl – trained by closely on a charted boat, prolific Australian long- with each swimmer taking distance swimmer, Chloe their turn to swim for an

hour. One of most challenging parts for the swimmers was keeping warm and eating while on the boat. “You tend to feel the cold more when you get out,” said Mike. Mike jumped in at number four swimming in the shipping lane of the Channel. “There were a lot of ferries and cargo ships,” he said. “In the middle of the channel the swell got quite large – but we’d trained for the conditions and knew what to expect.” Aussie Crawl landed on French North Coast, between Calais and Cap Gris Nes, completing the 32km swim in 12 hours and 22 minutes. Mike said he was not tempted to swim the channel solo. “But Mark is,” he added.

Plucked from the ocean in darkness

A LUCKY diver was plucked from the water in darkness after being separated from his boat more than a kilometre out from RAAFs. But the well prepared victim was found by Coast Watch volunteers who spotted his torch in the darkness as they searched for him in water between the Grove and the Bluff on Wednesday night. Coastwatch president Barry Joyce was on board with a crew of four that was scrambled to search for a missing diver at 6pm. “The anchor broke on the boat when the rope got caught on the prop so the guy in the boat couldn’t start the boat which drifted away from the diver. That was about 5.30pm. “Luckily the diver had a torch and he had his hand up when we found him in about 20m of water. “Fortunately he was young and fit. “He was very lucky. We got the call just after 6pm and we pulled him out of the water at about 7.45pm. “We got the water police

The rescue area. to get the person in the boat to set off a flare and it was lucky that the diver was between us and the boat. Without the man having a torch we wouldn’t have had a clue where he was.” Mr Joyce said the boat driver had alerted the water police with a mobile phone call. “It was a good outcome. I still pinch myself that he is is so lucky. Just lucky that he was in our direct line of sight towards the boat.” On Thursday morning the diver Michael Wilson

and friends were recovering the boat which had drifted onto the beach at 7W, near the Cheeky Cow Café end of Collendina. Mr Wilson, a regular diver in the area, said: “I came up and there was no boat there. I thought he (his mate Joshua in the boat) was playing tricks on me to start with. After about half an hour passed I thought it’s not a trick. “I think my mate was freaked out a lot more than me. I wasn’t really that scared. It was only a matter of time before I got in.

“I dropped all my led. Just started paddling in slowly. “ “Thanks to all the blokes that came to help me out.” •COASTWATCH is celebrating 40 years next month. To mark the occasion they are inviting past members and members of the public to come along and say hello and enjoy a gold coin donation barbecue at their boatshed in Gutheridge Street between 11am and 1pm on Sunday October 18.

Luke chasing his dreams

LOCAL actor, producer and children’s author, Luke Saliba (pictured above), is “chipping away” at his dreams. The 27-year-old recently finished producing short film Lorne with iconic Australian actor Guy Pearce, who himself grew up in Geelong. “It was incredible working with him,” said Luke. “He didn’t just come and do his part – he really wanted to be part of the whole production.” In Lorne Pearce plays a wasteland traveller who meets a mysterious stranger. The film comes out in November. “We’re hoping to hit up a few of the international film festivals first – like Sundance,” said Luke. Luke spent the first 23 years of his life in Ocean Grove and dreamed of being an actor growing up. He’s making steady progress, having appeared on Neighbours, Winners and Losers and in a few advertisements. “It’s about holding onto your dreams and pursuing them, no matter how hard it gets,” he said. Luke said many people give up on their dreams when they become adults. “You grow up and you’ve got to get real – you’ve got bills to pay,” he said. Luke recently selfpublished his second book Animalcorns in July, after making his first foray into children’s writing last year. Writing a book has long been one of Luke’s goals. But he never thought he’d be a children’s writer, until he started teaching at an acting academy in Geelong. “It was really teaching the kids – hearing about what they want to be and their imaginations – that inspired me,” he said. Lorne is directed by Jesse Leaman, who went to Bellarine Secondary College.

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Appreciate a plover today

TODAY is Plover Appreciation Day and local bird enthusiast John Murray wants Grovers to become “plover lovers” too. “If there’s a creature which identifies with Victorian beaches, it’s the hooded plover,” he said. John’s urging beachgoers to keep their dogs on a leash and give the endangered birds space to breed in the warmer months. Those who have been swooped by a ‘plover’ (masked lapwing) may well wonder why they would want appreciate such birds. There are many different plovers in Australia, and while some people fear

PLOVER DAY: John Murray and dog Bobby with a plover mask and a hooded plover chick (inset). the masked lapwing, most wetlands, or grasslands; species are quite shy. places where people Plovers nest on the recreate. ground and depend on “Hence, without even habitats such as beaches, realising it, we are the

greatest threat to plovers,” said Doctor Grainne Maguire, Coast and Marine Program Manager at Birdlife Australia. Hooded plover populations have declined dramatically due to human impacts. Since 2006 the species has been the focus of major conservation efforts around the country. The most dangerous time for plovers is breeding season, during spring and summer. While lapwings will swoop when people approach their nest or chicks, hooded plovers use a more cryptic strategy. “Hooded plovers will sneak off the nest and try to

get the predator as far away as possible,” Grainne. “They do this so that the highly camouflaged eggs won’t be found by a predator. This can be disastrous on a hot day, when the unattended eggs can literally bake on the hot sand.” While this tactic wards off gulls and ravens, it gives people little warning if they are about to step on the eggs. To protect chicks hooded plovers will perform a “broken wing display”, after warning them into hiding. This is to make them appear an easy target to distract predators from their chicks.

Relay participants could number 800 BELLARINE Relay for Life committee is hoping for 800 participants to make this year’s event the biggest yet. “It increases every year,” said committee president Heather Grant. At last year’s relay, 751 people raised more than $90,000 for prevention programs, support and cancer research. Heather is hoping to at least equal that total, in the event’s fifth year in the Bellarine.

“But it’s not all about the money,” she said. “It’s a celebration of life. I’m a survivor – that’s why I’m involved.” The committee is aiming for 45 teams, up on last year’s 40. So far 21 teams have registered. Heather urged Grovers to get their family, friends and work mates together to enter a team. “Come and celebrate life, support those on their journey with cancer and remember lost loved

Adam Harrison, Ross Gibson, Sue O'Kaine, Leigh Norquay, Sarah Mayhew, Caitlin Harrison, Heather Grant (chair), Wendy Ure and Loz Hardman.

ones,” she said. "The Relay is heaps of fun, with children's activities, performances by bands and artists, and activities throughout the night.” The Bellarine Relay for Life will begin at noon, November 7, at Collendina Recreation Reserve. Teams will walk laps of the reserve for 24-hours, with team members taking it in turns to walk. For more information visit www. relayforlife.org.au.

Seat of love for all

DIVERSITY: Bellarine Secondary College students Kayla Denham, Steven Smith and Nelson Chapple with the 'love seat'.

LUKE VOOGT BELLARINE Secondary College students unveiled a colourful ‘love seat’ at Drysdale Headspace earlier this month, in support of sexual diversity. The rainbow-coloured bench and the symbols adorning the rails above it are the creation of students from the college’s ‘standout’ group. “We wanted to make people in our school more aware of the diversity of people,” said the group’s leader, year 12 student Kayla Denham. “It was so much fun looking up the symbols and coming up with the quotes.”

Kayla said everyone from the standout group had a say in the design and she was thoroughly pleased with the result. “I think it’s very striking and unusual,” she said. “A lot of people will walk past it and wonder what it is.” The students designed the seat with help from Bellarine Community Health facilitators Kate Malone and Kiera Warren. “The aim of the project is to build awareness about the issues faced by LGBTI people,” said Kate. The project was funded by GASP Geelong through Bellarine Community Health. In an Australian study 61%

of young non-heterosexual people reported verbal abuse and 18% reported physical abuse. According to the National LGBTI Health Alliance, young LGBTI people with a history of verbal, sexual or physical abuse have higher levels of social and mental health problems. This includes sexual risk-taking, dangerous use of alcohol and drugs, dropping out of school, homelessness, self-harm and attempted suicide. If you need help or support regarding your sexuality or gender contact Headspace Drysdale on 5253 0400 for a confidential appointment.

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Bellarine crime rates decreasing

Injured tradie airlifted from footy ground A TRADIE in his 30s was flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with spinal injuries after falling from scaffolding on Tuesday last week. Plasterer and father of five Scott Lewis was later transfered to the Austin Hospital where they have the best specialist

rehabilitation facilities. The accident occurred at a house in Kurrajong Court around 8.30am where the Scott believe to have fallen about two metres. Two ambulances attended and transported him to the Memorial Reserve football oval where a police helicopter landed and then

flew him to Melbourne. Scott's wife Olivia said he is in the spinal unit ward, he has a broken C7 in his neck which has been operated on and currently has no movement in his right leg. The prognosis is unclear at this stage. However, he is said to be in good spirits.

As he is self-employed friends are already looking at setting up a crowd funding project to help out. As the Voice went to press locals were already rallying to help in various ways. Further details will be posted on the Ocean Grove Voice facebook page as soon as they are finalised.

John Francis and Adam Thompson in 5min 19sec and raised Adam was just 19 seconds more than $900 for the short of his five-minute Peter MacCallum Cancer goal. “That was my first Centre. “I was really stoked time so I didn’t know what with that,” he said. to expect,” he said. “I’ll

definitely be pushing under five minutes next time.” Adam competed in honour of his mother, who died of cancer eight years ago. He hopes to raise more money for cancer research next year. The event, held at Crown Metropol on September 5, raised a total of $250,000 for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. “It’s really good to have the privilege to be involved in something like that,” he said.

Firey's stairclimb success OCEAN GROVE firefighter Adam Thompson had a solid performance at the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb this month, placing 68 out of nearly 300 competitors. Adam was joined by firefighters from around the country and New Zealand. “They even had people from the New York Fire Department,” he said. Adam completed the race

BELLARINE police are recording the lowest levels of reported crime on the Peninsula in three years. “It’s the lowest it’s been since I’ve been here,” said Officer in Charge, Senior Sergeant Ferrara. “There’s been some really good work done by local and Geelong members, which has led to some arrests.” Snr Sgt Ferrara was careful to point out the figures were only based on reported crime. He asked residents to report any incidents to police, even minor damage and theft. “Don’t think it’s too trivial to let us know,” he said. “It all shapes how we patrol.” Snr Sgt Ferrara also pointed out that crime was usually at it’s lowest during winter. “That said it can be a rollercoaster – it could change next week,” he said. Snr Sgt Ferrara urged locals to stay vigilant. “It doesn’t mean the criminals aren’t out there looking – because they are,” he said.

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Trekking for Alzheimer's LUKE VOOGT ALICE King will celebrate 50 years of life by trekking the Nepalese mountains next month, to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. “I wanted to do something to stretch myself,” she said. For Alice the cause is personal. Her 82-year-old father, Francis, was diagnosed with the disease 10 years ago. Fortunately, said Alice, Francis has a slow progressing form of Alzheimer’s, meaning he’s still mostly himself. “The most distressing thing for the family is the person losing bits of who they are,” she said. “For dad it’s more not being able to do some of the things he used to do.” Alice was in Brisbane Ranges and the You Yangs recently doing some “uphill hauls to test the legs”. She’s also been walking

her dogs on the beach and taking gym classes in preparation for 8-day trek, which begins on October 26. Alice set up a fundraising page in April and has raised almost $1500 of her $2000 goal. She plans to increase the target and joked that she would “send another bossy email” to her family. “I’m extremely grateful to my family and friends,” she said. The Ocean Grove local is keen to see Nepal’s beautiful mountains and immerse herself in its culture. Nepal is slowly recovering after earthquakes devastated it earlier this year. “They’re keen to have tourists again because it’s a big part of the Nepalese economy,” said Alice. To support Alice visit atrektoremember2015. ever ydayhero.com/au/ alice-trek-to-remember. TREK: Alice King walks her dogs Coco and Giddy.

A pleasant surprise hidden among the renovations

Artist Russell Barwick teaches his granddaughter Navy to draw with the artwork at Megan and Michael's house (inset). WHEN Megan and Michael Brooks bought a house to renovate in Draper Street, they discovered a surprising piece of history adorning its walls. “We pulled a poster off the wall and found this beautiful artwork,” said Megan. The mural, signed by Russell D. Barwick, in 1969, depicts a ship entering ‘The Heads’. Megan wants to find a way to preserve the plaster

the mural is painted on before they renovate. “It’s a fascinating artwork and we were fascinated to find out about its history,” she said. The Ocean Grove couple’s curiosity led them to post the painting the Voice’s Facebook page. With some help from locals, they got in touch with Russell’s daughter Jenny Ellmers. Russell was only 18 when he painted the

mural. He was working for professional fisherman Keith Ford in the waters between Queenscliff and Tasmania. After about two years, Keith realised Russell could paint and requested the mural as the backdrop to his nautical-themed bar. Jenny said it was first wall mural he had ever painted and he has painted commissioned pieces over the years

since. Russell went on to buy his own fishing boat and get his own licenses to fish crayfish. “For a while when I was growing up he and my mum ran a fish shop on the pier at Barwon Heads, which nowadays is a restaurant,” said Jenny. “His father and mother had the fresh fish shop in Madeley Street for many years too and he would sell his paintings in both shops.”

Russell is still fishing (semi-retired) in Gippsland and Jenny said he was rapt when he heard Megan’s plan to keep the painting. “Hopefully this rediscovery of an old artwork will inspire him back to the art desk as he hasn't painted for many years,” said Jenny. “His face lit up when he was talking about it – I daresay many memories came flooding back.”

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Are we halting the cycle?

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Dear Editor I have not been to University, I'm just a surfer. However I have spent a lot of my 54 years at many coastal areas in Victoria over the years. I have a theory on the erosion on our coastline, I'd like to share. Sand dunes are an unstable constantly changing land form, affected by wind and ocean. As we build roads, paths and car parks etc closer to the ocean we are covering the dunes, not to mention all the pruning debris that used to cover the dunes in areas where the roads and paths are'nt. especially along 13th Beach. With the dunes covered the

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wind can no longer play what I believe is an important role. Here is my theory. Offshore winds blow sand from the top of the dunes into the ocean. Waves then push it back to the base of the dunes and the cycles goes on. Since the dunes have been stabalised this can no longer happen. Sure the debris placed on the dunes means less sand blows over the road like it used to, but its not getting to the ocean either. The ocean will then eat away at the dunes from below and hence the erosion. Just my theory and happy to be proven wrong. Paul Fletcher Ocean Grove

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Erosion has claimed one of the staircases east of Main Beach.

State view â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lisa Neville MP STATE GOVERNMENT GRANTS FOR CCTV INSTALLATION IN light of the spate of burglaries in Ocean Grove I am pleased to note that the City of Greater Geelong has now applied

to the State Government for funding to help install permanent CCTV on the Terrace in Ocean Grove. Council has also applied for the funding to cover a similar installation in Drysdale. The funding from State

Government is currently available under its 'Public Safety Infrastructure Grants'. This funds not only CCTV installation but other public safety initiatives such as streetscape and amenity

improvements in public areas designed to minimise the risk of crime including lighting systems and other safety measures. Of course public safety is of paramount importance to the State Government and that is why in addition

to the current grants available we have also committed to an extra 15 police across the Bellarine. I support the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s steps in seeking funding for CCTV installation and I will continue to work your local Councillor,

Jan Farrell, in improving public amenity and safety in Ocean Grove and surrounds. As always, please don't hesitate to contact me by email or call my office if there are any matters that I may be able to assist you

with directly. Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@ parliament.vic.gov.au Twitter @Lisanevillemp 5248 3462

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Coastcare racks up five years OCEAN Grove Coastcare celebrated five years of protecting local beaches last week, our most precious resource, according to group president Frances McAloon. “The beach is what brings people to live here,” said Frances. “I love the coastline here.” Coastcare has worked over the years with other environmental groups weeding, cleaning up rubbish and raising awareness. This year it hosted environmentalist Tim

Ocean Grove Coastcare has been a part of our community for five years. Wood, education days for Nippers and a ‘dog’s breakfast’, to encourage

owners to keep their dogs on a leash. The group is celebrating

the milestone with a free film, North of the Sun, at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop tomorrow (Thursday) night. The film, which starts 7pm, follows the journey of two men surfing the Norwegian Arctic. Frances is keenly seeking new volunteers, as well as new projects to work on. “We just want to keep going with new ideas and projects,” she said. “It’s a great way to be a part of our small community.” For more information call Fran McAloon on 0429-237 661.

New home needed for water feature ROTARY Ocean Grove is looking for a new home for a ‘waterfall’ which once stood at the Bellarine Aquatic Centre. Rotary wants to re-erect the feature where locals can enjoy it and is asking for their suggestions. Geelong Council dismantled the waterfall to seal the Aquatic Centre carpark and a Rotary

member stored it at home, until it could be re-erected. Council didn’t grant permission to re-erect the feature at the Aquatic Centre, so it’s remained in storage for years. Do you have an idea of where it could go? If so, let Rotary know on its Facebook page: Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Inc.

The plaque (above) that adorns the Rotary water feature (pictured left).

Council takes on those pesky mosquitoes COUNCIL began intensive light trapping of mosquitos around Ocean Grove and Wallington wetlands this week. “Numbers of mosquitoes, at this stage, are quite low,” said a Council spokesperson. “Our contractors are continuing groundbased treatments of known mosquito larvae ‘hot spots’, using the contractors’ fleet of ATVs (small all-terrain vehicles).” The ATVs are also being used to monitor these ‘hot spots’ for developing larvae infestations. The traps are positioned across the known mosquito breeding grounds, and their contents analysed to determine mosquito populations. The ATV crews are dipping containers in known hot spots and analyse the contents for larvae levels. The Council spokesperson said the crews will treat the area immediately if required, and if the area is accessible.

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Locals do bit for star gazing record attempt MORE than 130 students, staff and relatives from Bellarine Secondary College turned out for a nationwide Stargazing World Record attempt last month. They joined 8366 stargazers at 38 sites around Australia, on August 21, hoping to break the record of 3006 set by Mexico in 2013. “They couldn’t wait to get out there – they were quite excited,” said teacher Donna Hall. The overcast skies turned clear by 8.15pm, in time for the 8.30pm start, as the college coordinated with all the other sites. By 8.30pm everyone

Ella, Alexis, Tori, Sam, Archer and Jack at the world record attempt. had registered with a telescope or binoculars ready to look skyward as the starting whistle blew. “It was cold and windy

out on the basketball courts of the Ocean Grove campus,” said Donna. “But our brave

stargazers toughed it out to contribute an official tally of 126 to the national total.” So did the students help

break the existing record held by Mexico? “Officially we have to wait for the Guinness Book of World Record officials to evaluate evidence from all sites,” said Donna. “But even if some sites don’t make the grade it looks like we smashed it.” Donna said the participants will receive a certificate for their efforts. “A huge thankyou to everyone who came along and joined in the fun,” she said “Thanks also to all the wonderful volunteers whose efforts helped make the evening a success.”

Circus in a suitcase entertains M E L B O U R N E performer Terry Cole brought his Circus in a Suitcase to Wallington Primary School (WPS) last Friday. The WPS student delighted their families with stunts, tricks and acts inspired by the circus. The performance was the result of a week of training with the students during the school’s artist in residence program. Grade sixers on stilts

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Grade fives spin plates (above) on stilts while Gemma, Alexander and Lily do a pig wrap (below).

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Daniel Henderson and Rory Hughes (above left) and Lauren Jarvie and Abby Marshan (above right) are instructed in Japanese drumming.

Youthfest celebrated at Bellarine Secondary KUNG-FU and bikefuelled fruit-shakes were in flavour at Bellarine Secondary College last Thursday as students celebrated Youthfest. The students donned casual gear for a day of vigorous activities with this year’s theme being ‘Your Health’. “It’s a really positive thing that the school does,” said teacher Shane O’Neill. “We have some unique individuals walking around the school today.” The school holds event focusing on youth once every two years. As well as using an exercise bike to blend fruit, the students enjoyed drumming, meditation, jumping castles, dance, sumo wrestling, skateboarding and Chinese lions. The day featured performances by Australia’s Got Talent finalist Cam Henderson and the college’s talented musicians. Local businesses and organisations got behind the event, with the Clifton Springs Lions club cooking up a barbecue.

MUSIC: Australia's Got Talent finalist Cam Henderson and Steve Kucina.

Dancer Maria Leeds with students Sharni Bruce, Jade Daly, Jess Viola and Nina Denham.

Leah Bruckner, McKenzie Pennycook, Michael Brew, Jesse Heard and Darcy Cunningham.

Michael Brew dressed as anime character Ulacard Hellsing.

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Gallie at spud shed

Local band takes giant strides OCEAN Grove three piece psych-rockers the Tiny Giants is the successful recipient of a Queenscliff Music Festival Emerging Artist Grant. The band has been awarded $5222 and will use the funds to record, produce and release a new full length album. Geelong based singer songwriter Rough River (aka Kate Skinner ) also received a $7000 grant. The Tiny Giants are also no stranger to industry praise with their first two albums garnering numerous spins on Triple J and community radio nationwide they also performed this year at Gizzfest – King Gizzard’s three day festival at the Corner Hotel. Now in its fifth year, the Queenscliff Music

Ocean Grove band the Tiny Giants will perform at Queenscliff Music Festival. Festival Emerging Artist Grant aims to provide young local artists with the opportunity to enhance their musical career through the receipt of much needed

funds to assist recording new original music. The program has become a key offering of support to emerging talent in the regions of Geelong, Barwon South

West and the Bellarine. Both acts will join the line-up at QMF when it is held between November 27-29 this year. For more information go to www. qmf.net.au.

GALLIE’S original songs contribute his own colour to a significantly rich canvas that echo the influence of legendary Irish forefathers such as Van Morrison, and extend a warm handshake to American soul and blues ambassadors such as Bill Withers. Gallie (pictured above) will be performing at the Potato Shed in Drysdale later this month to launch his new CD launch. Gallie's song 'The Occuquan River’, tells the true story of two Irish brothers who fought for the New York 69th in the American Civil War. The Occuquan River is where many significant battles and skirmishes took place, including the event, described in the song, which changed them both irreparably. The show is on September 27 at 2pm. Adult (door price): $20. Pre-sale tickets are $18 and available from COGG Customer Service Centres.

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music/live events • Piping Hot Chicken Shop - Chris Wilson & Fiona Boyes, Saturday September 26 $20 • Barwon Heads Hotel - Wednesdays Master of Dartness & Poker from 7pm - Thursdays Trivia Night 7.30pm - Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music - Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays 10pm1am - DJs Saturdays 10pm1am • Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month from 2pm-5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - Wednesdays Happy Hour 5-7pm - Saturdays Live Entertainment 5-8pm - Sundays Half for Half, half price drinks for the

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• Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Winter Market - first Sunday of month 9am-1pm Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road, Ocean Grove • Bellarine Community Farmers Market - 3rd Sat of month, 9am1pm Ocean Grove Park • Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm

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• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wine Ph: 5253 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington - Open weekends and public holidays 11am5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 52 50 5760

• Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, ph: 0438-055 679 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music for 55-plus, 10.15am gentle exercises to music for 65-plus call Marg 5255 1335 - Thursday 1pm Craft Group • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove - Wednesdays 9am Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Queenscliff RSL Hall - Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for

all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway - Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove) Ph: 5251 3393 • Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435-481 920 • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove - Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422-700 951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413955 331 or kerryn@ bluewateryoga.org.au

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• Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. - Wednesdays 10.30am

– Toddlertime - Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses - Mondays 10.30am Preschool Storytime. - Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm Book chat for adults www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov. au

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• Koombahla Equestrian Park - Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 5256 2742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove - Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Grove Toy Library Borrow toys for children aged six months to six years, open to families on the Bellarine www. oceangrovetoylibrary. org.au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove - Friday 10am-noon

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health & wellbeing • The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435-362 573 or julesrodg@gmail.com. • Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale, staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice. com

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Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed - Mon, Tue and Fri: 9am to 3pm, and Wed 9am to 12pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438-019 991. First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414-959 248 or Bruce on 0407-361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5251 2268 or 5154 2873. Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm,

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Spring has finally arrived I'M writing this on Friday September 11, 2015, and I can officially say that the weather outside my study door is incredibly superb. Spring has definitely arrived. The blossoms are flowering, the mozzies are attacking, the birds are nesting, the days are getting longer, and the footy finals are missing 'the mighty Cats'. Life is good (except for the missing Cats). Things are settling down a bit at home, so I've had one day out, where I took myself to Serendip Sanctuary at Lara. I was walking down the driveway towards the car park at Serendip, looking for flame robins on the adjoining fence, when out of the bushes flew a brown goshawk. It's the closest encounter I'm ever likely to have with a goshawk. Surprisingly it flew into a nearby tree rather than disappearing completely, so I managed to take a few photos before it did fly off. After seeing the goshawk I heard a really unusual bird call, which sounded like a hissing noise. In a tree in the middle of the first lake at Serendip was a restless

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them together. I saw the noisy miner nest in a tree by the side of the road, and made sure I kept my distance so as not to disturb the adult bird (it's very important not to interfere with or frighten any bird, especially nesting birds). The Birdlife Australia website has a section devoted to 'Ethical Birdwatching', and it is important to abide by these principles. When noisy miners are breeding, the female constructs the nest and incubates the eggs alone, but both sexes will care for and feed the young birds. The nest that I observed was quite large at the base and provided great camouflage for the adult bird. If you are looking for some organised bird watching activities, don't forget to look at the Bellarine Birdlife calendar of events on their website, and also you can check out the website of the Geelong Field Naturalists Club. Enjoy the spring weather, and with the Cats absent, I'm supporting the fabulous Western Bulldogs! Go Dogs! Jen Carr jencarr@y7mail.com

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Juniors gearing up for cricket season OCEAN Grove Cricket Club junior section is preparing for the 2015/2016 season. The club invites boys and girls to enjoy their cricket and have fun while also giving opportunities to improve their game and play in the seniors. The Grubbers will be f ielding at least one team in age groups under 11, 13, 15 and 17 and MILO for keen cricket youngsters from f ive to 10 years old. Under 11 will play on Friday afternoon and evenings starting at 5pm, under 13, 15 and 17 play on Saturday mornings starting at 8.30am. Junior training will begin the week commencing Monday September 28 and the f irst game of season will commence

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Under 16 semi final Golden Plains 1 Surfside Waves 2

Q&A with Alex Ketchen Favourite team Chelsea Favourite player Frank Lampard Position played right back/right wing Favourite food pasta Best all time soccer memory The vuvuzelas of the South African World Cup. Best personal soccer memory Winning the league with Surfside Waves in 2011.

PLAYING at Bannockburn nice and early, Surfside were confident and ready for a hard fought game. With the coaches words of “go hard or go home” the Waves started the match strongly and fighting fit wanting desperately to make it to the Grand Final. Great pressure from the defence and midfield saw Surfside in control of the majority of the first half. A ‘hand ball’ from a Golden Plains player saw an opportunity arise from just outside the box, with Alexis Pearson taking the free kick and curving the ball into the back of the oppositions net, Surfside were up 1 nil going into the

Waves defeat ladder leaders Barwon for semi final spot Round 18 Men’s Division 1: Surfside 2 def Barwon 0 Surfside Waves Division One side took on league leaders Barwon in the last round of the season, which could see any of the top four teams take out the league depending on results. In blustery conditions, the Waves kicked into the wind and saw themselves busy defending Barwon's

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second half. Golden Plains weren’t going to make it easy for the Waves though, fighting back hard, they managed to even the score to 1-1. But Surfside continued to fight back hard. Extra time was called for. With all the girls playing to the best of their ability they were soon rewarded with a brilliant run from Grace Cotter right through the middle of Golden Plains defence to score the match winning goal. A nail biting and intense game, with a well-deserved win in the end. Next match is the Grand Final with Kardinia SC.

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grove surfing

Boydy's turns on sun and surf SOUL longboard club held their 5th Aggregate comp in memory of their mate Dave Boyd on Saturday.. There was only one place to hold this comp and that was at Boydy’s (Boings) when Dave blessed the crew with a wonderful sun filled day "It started a bit cold and drizzly but that was Dave just taking the you know what out of us, and 2 foot fun waves. Brownie posted for every one to bring their Imperial boards down for a display & to surf as Dave made them to surf not as wall hangers which was well received. The heats got under way and the scores were in the good to excellent range for most competitors which meant the ones that did not progress to the finals were unlucky. Wally’s BBQ was cooking the bacon and eggs for breakfast and we had the pleasure of listening to Chris Meier’s tunes this comp. The first final was the Over 60’s and the one Junior Boy who had surfed with the legends and gained some valuable coaching,

in first place was Gus with Nev the runner up, so that meant the winner of the Junior boys all the way from France was Mateo thanks for coming a long and being part of our special day. The next to hit the water was the very competitive over 50’s Final and in a close one Chris Meier took the honours closely followed by Brian Tucker and in third was Andy Brown. The sun finally broke through (thanks Dave the joke was starting to wear thin), in time for the Women’s & Junior Girls Final this was a very entertaining one with Mel & Morgan splitting the peak and surfing the waves to the max, Morgan Griggs Kennelley finished in first place with Mel Renton Wright a very close second, this also meant that Morgan was the winner of the Junior girls. We were blessed to see Kerryn and Koko Boyd as well as Murf at the comp and Mel thought it was a great time for us all to gather at the shore line and in a moving tribute to Dave

The SOUL club paid tribute to much missed friend Dave Boyd at the club comp on Saturday. place some flowers in the waves at Dave’s favourite beach now known as Boyd’s, a few words were said and a lot of thoughts and memories flooded everyone’s minds. RIP Dave Boyd the Soul club and the whole community misses you every day. Robbo decided the best way to continue to celebrate Dave’s life was to put the Cadet Girls in the water as Dave was all about the kids having fun and being part of the club so along with their dad/mum and grandpa the girls hit the waves and

surfed until they were to cold, so in first place was Millie followed by Makala and Meka well done girls I hope you all have warmed up and are ready for the next comp. The Over 40’s final was contested by 4 surfers who have all won at least one event this year so the surfers spread out over the 2 banks and kept the judges busy with some excellent surfing on display there could only be one winner today and that was Tama with Dave Cassells second Simon Johnstone third and Russ Synnott fourth.

With 2 finals to go and the waves were still firing and the reef was starting to come on. The Loggers final hit the water and we saw some clean smooth long nose riding from Ben Considine which inspired Fletch, Larry and Mitch to lift the bar as high as they could go so a very entertaining final was witnessed by everyone on the beach and in the stands. First place went to Ben Considine, second to Fletch who mixed it up and used the full length of his board on every wave, third was

Larry Hayes who picked off some long peeling waves and fourth went to Mitch with a few sliders and nice head dip. The Open men’s final was the last of the day and the boys had the pleasure of surfing with Morgan Griggs Kennelly who won her way through the heats to make the final. The three boys decided they had seen enough good ones come through the reef and new Boydy would continue to send them through even though the judges and MC thought it was the wrong move. The horn or should I say hooters sounded to start the final and once again this is why it is called the blue ribbon event the surfing was off the charts with Myles, Robbie, Wally and Morgan all getting some great waves and surfing them to their maximum potential. It did not take long till Morgan paddled over to join the boys as the break most of the comp was contested on had stoped and the reef was firing. There were a few nine

point rides as well as a lot of 7-8.5 rides. In a very entertaining final first place went to the Victorian State Tile winner Robbie Emslie closely followed by Myles Fletcher with Jamie Wall (Banger) third and a very competitive Morgan Griggs Kennelley fourth. The presentation was held in the Carpark and all agreed it was a fitting day to remember our Mate Dave and the Boyd family. Our next club comp is on 17th October. Also Soul is once again hosting the 2015 Old Mal & Logger Victorian Titles on 26th/27th September (2 Weeks). Entries are open to every one who would like to come along and enjoy a wonderful event and you can down load an entry form from the SOUL web site. Also on the Saturday 26th we will be having a get together at around 5.00pm at the Endless Summer Café with special guest George Rice and Murf as MC for a Q & A session. Glenn Emslie

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grove netball

Grove juniors do the town proud

Q&A with Sarah Roberts Ocean Grove C grade netball coach Kim Carroll spoke with the Voice: What do you love about netball? The things I love the most is the team element of the game. It’s really about being able to work together to produce the results. it's a great way to stay fit, and I've made some lifelong friends.. Highlights of the 2015 season? It would have to be my team and working our way into the top four and into finals contention, during such a competitive season. Tell us something not many people know about yourself? I have lived in six states/territories in Australia, and have played for various netball clubs and school teams in five of those states/territories.

Junior teams through to GF

PHIL PAGE captured these pictures of the U15/2 game. THREE Ocean Grove junior teams travelled down the Surf Coast to Torquay’s Spring Creek Reserve for the Bellarine Football Netball League junior preliminary finals on September 5, to play for a league grand final spot. All three Ocean Grove junior netball teams advance through to a grand final position. 15 & Under Division 2 Ocean Grove 18 def Queenscliff 9 Had a great win and led at every change and will face a tight match against Torquay in the grand final. Best: Kimberley Hart,

Elyssa Winter, Meghan Carr 15 & Under Division 1 Ocean Grove 21 def Torquay 16 Down at the first break and a close game throughout, the girls managed to gain momentum in the last quarter to win by five. Best: Rachel Mercer, Paige Drinkwater, Isabel Hackett 17 & Under Division 1 Ocean Grove 29 def Torquay 18 Had a close encounter in the first quarter then extended their lead to finish winners by 11 goals. Best: Abbey Badrock, Taya Payne, Claudia Britt

Great grand finalists u15 (div 2). TWO Ocean Grove Netball Club junior teams were on an enormous high after being crowned premiers at the Bellarine Football Netball League grand finals on September 12. Bellarine netball’s grand decider played at Drysdale saw Ocean Grove’s u17 (div 1) side claim a momentous four-goal 27 to 23 win over Barwon Heads, while the Grubbers U15 (div 1) team upstaged Queenscliff 26-21. THE u15 (div 2) team decider witnessed a gallant Ocean Grove go down to a powerful Torquay 21 to 13. Ocean Grove Director of Netball, Gill Hodgson, said it was a terrific day for its club juniors who had great encouragement from player families, team officials and supporters. “We have got a great group of supporters and we all turned out on grand final day,” Hodgson told the Voice. “Certainly the 17 and Under Division 1 team set up for a good start and it was nice to beat Barwon Heads.” 17 & Under Division 1 Ocean Grove 27 defeated Barwon Heads 23 Best players: Claudia Britt, Emma Walker, Claudia Moroney A tight tussle described this battle of the bridge premier junior netball finale. Scores tied at first break, but Ocean Grove’s work rate and team work lifted in second term as the Grubbers led by three goals at half time. Grubber goal attack Claudia Britt, who shot nine goals, was named best on court. Ocean Grove goal shooter Abbey Badrock scored 18 goals. The Seagulls were always in contest right to the end. Both teams provided great ball passing and competent goal shooting. A packed crowd cheered both teams on centre stage in a high pressured and climatic

finish. Ocean Grove’s all star 17 and Under team gained valuable playing experience in all Grubber senior netball grades in 2015. The Grubber 17 and Under Division 1 team was coached by Ocean Grove A grade captain Kelsey Ollis. Ocean Grove Director of Netball, Gill Hodgson said: “Really the 17 and Under Division 1’s is the premier competition in the BFNL netball, to see them out there still playing together and loving their netball is really good. There is a lot of depth and lot of talent and there is lot of girls we have developed over time.” 15 & Under Division 1 Ocean Grove 26 defeated Queenscliff 21 Best players: Isabel Hackett, Isabelle Teague, Sharni Thebes The earlier win from Ocean Grove’s 17 and Under Division 1 team surely gave the Grubber top age Under 15’s a huge confidence boost. Ocean Grove finished regular season in third place, while ladder leader Queenscliff had not lost a match in 2015. Ocean Grove led at each interval break, although the Grubber lead did not exceed five goals. Ocean Grove’s defensive work was an outstanding feature of their game. Queenscliff ’s 21 goals was their second lowest score total in 2015. Grubber Isabel Hackett was named best on court in the decider. Ocean Grove’s Isabelle Teague scored 17 goals. Ocean Grove’s Under 15 Division

The under 17s in action.

Pictures: LINDSAY KELLY. 1 team was co-coached by Rowena de Krester and Sarah Greenwood. Gill Hodgson said: “Queenscliff were undefeated all year and you know you are going to be up against it to try and knock off an undefeated side, but those (Grubber) girls have got a lot of talent on the court and they just showed up and all won their positions.” 15 & Under Division 2 Ocean Grove 13 defeated by Torquay 21 Best players: Kimberley Hart, Gemma Bell, Nikita Page The powerful and imposing Torquay team took an early advantage with a 7-3 lead at the first break against the enthusiastic Grubbers. The Tigers extended their margin out to five goals at half time with an 11-6 lead. Ocean Grove pair Elyssa Winter and Coco Winter both shot five goals apiece. Despite Torquay’s eight-goal advantage at the last interval break, Ocean Grove fought the game out well with both teams scoring three goals apiece in the final term. Both Torquay and Ocean Grove were the standout teams in Division 2 with their 13-1 record at the completion of the home and away season. The Grubber Division 2 team was co-coached by Lorraine and Paula Birch. Gill said: “When you get to grand final day anything can happen and all that you can ask is for the girls to put their best effort on court and they certainly did that, but it was not enough on the day.”

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grove footy

Inaccuracy proves costly MARK HEENAN

AN inaccurate Ocean Grove bowed out of the Bellarine Football League finals after it suffered a knockout semi-final 28-point loss to arch rivals Barwon Heads. The Grubbers’ woeful 4.16 at goal proved costly compared to Barwon Heads’ pinpoint precision skills and accurate goal kicking at Spring Creek Reserve in Torquay. “Our skill execution was not as good as it should have been,” a disappointed Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh said after the match. “Obviously it was a tough day with the breeze, it is disappointing when you have a few more shots (than Barwon Heads) at goal. “Set shots, we just did not kick goals. I think it was a pretty even game but when you kick 4.16 you can’t win a final.” Barwon Heads gained the early ascendancy in the first term with a wind advantage at the beach end, but two late goals from the Seagulls saw the Grubbers face a 19-point deficit at quarter time. “I thought our last five minutes of the first quarter hurt us,” Walsh said. The Seagulls led by 23 points at half-time. A hamstring injury to Ocean Grove sharpshooter

SCOREBOARD

OCEAN GROVE 4.16.40 lost to BARWON HEADS 10.8.68 Goals B. Warren, D. Maloney, R. Hargrave, S. Fairway Best A. Jarvis, K. Williams, L. Sinnott, P. Maloney, B. Warren, R. Hargrave Daniel Maloney in the second quarter, who took no further part in match, was crucial. Despite kicking 1.6 at goal, young Grubber Brayden Warren was a focal point and proved a challenging matchup for star Seagull attacking defender Luke Buckland. “He (Warren) had a role to do with Buckland and he did it brilliantly,” Walsh said. The Seagulls scored the only goal in the third quarter and led by 26 points at the last break, despite the Grubbers increased centre clearances and more inside 50 entries. A running goal from Sam Fairway was the main highlight in the fourth term which helped Ocean Grove to get within 17 points of Barwon Heads. The Grubbers failed to convert in front of goal and kicked a disappointing 1.10 in the second half, despite lifting their intensity at the ball. “The effort was there and our statistics show that everything was around the mark to nearly

win games,” Walsh said. “And to get 20 shots at goal to the opposition’s 18 shots at goal we should have been a lot closer than the end result was.” Barwon Heads forward Tyson Stott kicked three majors, while Christian O’Leary, Brendon Backwell, a former Ocean Grove player, and Luke Michell all booted two goals apiece. Michell kicked the match sealing goal to put Barwon Heads into the 2015 BFL preliminary final against Torquay on September 12. Barwon Heads defeated Ocean Grove on three occasions in 2015, including the semi-final at Spring Creek Reserve and both their home and away clashes. The Grubbers had several injured withdrawals including Aaron O’Callaghan, Travis Gavin and Jack Rawlings (calf), who all trained the day before the match, but were ruled out for the September 6 clash.

DISAPPOINTMENT: Ocean Grove players exit Spring Creek Reserve after their loss to Barwon Heads. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

Andrew Jarvis, pictured above with coach Wayne Walsh, won the Ocean Grove senior best and fairest at the vote count on Sunday.

Sport

Grand final for Waves battlers

Ocean Grove

Waves in semi final action against Kardinia. Picture: Patrick Callow

Kardinia 1 Surfside Waves 2

PREMIERS, TOP: u17 (1) and LEFT: u15 (1). Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY.

GROVE GIRLS BRING IT HOME

Ocean Grove junior netballers made three grand finals on Saturday and did the town proud with all their performances. Two the sides with the under 15 (1) side causing a huge upset in taking the premiership from unbeaten Queenscliff. Full reports page 27

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WAVES women earned a sweet victory after coming back from behind at Kardinia. The home side scored just before half time, somewhat controversially with a suspicion of offside. The waves women continued to battle hard and worked well for each other the whole game. In a dramatic finish to normal time the waves had a series of corners one of which taken by Sattler and finished superbly with an outstanding header from Mills. Waves went into extra time guns blazing and early on scored from a keeper half clearance that Sattler got to and chipped in. Very hard to pick out one player. Mills gave immense effort and running was inspiring, Sparks, Fletcher and Van Galen were brilliant on the wing, and the defence of Wallace, Wardley, Pickett and Billington were all solid as a rock. Gillbee, Riley and Pearson were at their best and Wilding kicks superb. The game played out reasonably evenly with opportunities from both teams. This was a great achievement for this first season team. For more soccer see page 23