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OCEAN GROVE’S Richard Hart joined his great-niece Emily MacDonagh for her wedding to British singercelebrity Peter Andre earlier this month. Richard was one of 170 guests at the picturesque Mamhead House mansion for the UK celebrity wedding. “The marquee was huge and the fireworks were amazing!” he said. Readers may remember Peter Andre, who grew up in Australia, for his song 'Mysterious Girl'. Richard was caught up in the colour and music of the extravagant wedding. “The guy who played the piano – he used to play for Frank Sinatra,” he said. Continued page 2.

Left stranded

LUKE VOOGT

OCEAN GROVE Supertoys owner Kerrie Byron and her family were stranded amidst the chaos in Bali last week. They were among

thousands of Australians looking for accommodation after flights were grounded by a nearby volcanic eruption. “It was like musical beds,” said Kerrie.

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“People had to move out of their rooms just so others could move in.” The Byron’s July 9 flight was cancelled the night before it was scheduled, as the skies darkened over the

normally sunny island paradise. “It looked like an overcast day – which just doesn’t happen in Bali,” said Kerrie. “The sun disappeared – it was a very different looking Bali.”

Kerrie got a text from Jetstar on the morning of July 9 and was left in the dark for the first few days. “We couldn’t get through to their Indonesian number,” she said.

“Our accommodation couldn’t keep us – they were booked out. We left the girls at the resort and my husband and I went on foot to find accommodation.” Continued page 3.

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Art talent search is on ROTARY Ocean Grove is searching the Bellarine and Australia for new artistic talent for its sixth annual art show. “With prize money in excess of $10,000 it is one of the most lucrative art shows on the peninsula,” said Rotary’s Margaret Campbell. Artists can enter works in painting, drawing and print making categories, as well a new emerging artist category this year. This year the club

Art show patron, Marian Coppins King with Point Lonsdale Pier by David Sonogan.

welcomes new art show patron Marian Coppins, a keen local arts enthusiast. “It was quite an honour and a surprise,” she said. “It’s nice to be able to support local artists.” Marian has bought paintings in previous shows, including Reflections of Main Beach Ocean Grove, by Grove artist Julie Pedler. “With so many talented people on the peninsula we think it is important that we support emerging artists” she said.

“We advertise Australiawide so an emerging artist benefits from exposure with a wide range of talented exhibitors, secure in their own category.” The show is at Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall on Melbourne Cup weekend. Entries close September 25. For further details or to download an entry form, visit www. rotaryoceangrove.org.au and follow the links, or contact Rod Bush on 0410471 005.

CCTV gets go ahead GEELONG Council has responded to calls for CCTV surveillance in The Terrace, after a recent spate of burglaries there. Council will set up a temporary mobile camera in the street in the coming weeks. “Council is committed to helping the Bellarine police monitor activity in the Terrace,” said Ocean Grove Councillor Jan Farrell. “Although this is a temporary measure, I’m pleased that it will be happening soon.” Cr Farrell said the camera will add security to The Terrace and assist

police surveillance in the area. “I've asked Council officers to work with the Ocean Grove Business Association and others to access state and federal grants to improve security,” said Cr Farrell. “Dependent on the success of any grant applications, that may result in permanent security cameras being installed in the Terrace.” Council has a number of mobile temporary cameras which are used to increase safety for residents and traders and assist police in monitoring activity. A similar CCTV camera will appear in The Terrace.

Litter training skills updated BARWON COAST workers upgraded their skills for the fight against coastal dumping earlier this month, attending a Victorian Litter Action Alliance training day. “The training provided staff with increased access to best practice data collection techniques to inform management of litter and illegal dumping,” said Barwon Coast’s Maddie Glynn. “The methods applicable will also be used in our schools’ environmental education programs.” Bellarine Catchment Network supported the day.

Man charged POLICE charged a 40-year-old man from Whittington in relation to the recent burglary at Cleo Fine Jewellery earlier this month. They arrested the man in Whittington on July 9 and charged him with multiple counts of burglary for offences in Colac, Warrnabool, Camperdown and Macedon. Snr Constable Adam Niksic, from Geelong Crime Investigation Unit, said police identified the man in a CCTV still taken by a local business. The man was remanded in custody.

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Bride Emily MacDonagh, Peter's daughter Princess, Richard Hart, Peter Andre and Emily's aunt Nicola holding Emily and Peter's daughter Amelia.

Continued from page 1. The Andre family indulged in their Greek heritage, as would be expected. “We did some Greek stuff – we were all smashing plates at one point and then started dancing on them,” said Richard. “The music was just brilliant and it was a real laugh.” Richard caught up with Peter and Emily at their house before the wedding, during his 10-day holiday. “He’s such a nice guy – which is a huge relief as a great-uncle,” he said. “You Google his history and think ‘oh no what is she in for?’ – but he’s

MATES: Richard Hart and Peter Andre. lovely.” Richard said it was great for the two families to get together. “His brothers are brilliant and they are such a nice family,” he said. Richard, who came to Australia from Bristol in 1974, got to catch up

with his extended English family. “I said to my other nieces and nephews ‘I’m not coming to your weddings’,” he joked. “When they asked why not, I said 'because I’d be disappointed!'”

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New toilet to be built near bridge

The proposed toilet.

BOOK LAUNCH: Adam Ford on an archaeological dig.

From tombs to tomes LUKE VOOGT

ARCHAEOLOGIST and ABC presenter Adam Ford will be at Bookgrove next Wednesday for the local launch of his new book, My Life in Ruins. “It’s essentially a memoir of my career as an archaeologist,” said Adam, who grew up in England. For more than 20 years the Ocean Grove–based archaeologist has dug, dived, abseiled and trekked through the world’s historical sites. Adam spoke to the Voice from Sydney last week, where he was promoting

his new book. “I’ve wanted to be an archaeologist ever since I was a kid,” he said. “I grew up with Indiana Jones so I wanted to be an adventurous archaeologist – not just stuck at a desk.” Adam said his favourite dig was in Jordan, from the last year of his Bachelor of Archeol ogy, 1989, to 1992, studying the birth of civilization. “It was a hot topic in archaeology at the time,” he said. There Adam discovered 10 , 0 0 0 - y e a r- o l d houses, pottery, ovens, arrowheads and spear

points of nomads on the very cusp of cultivation. “As a young bloke with good mates I had such a fun time and the Jordanians, Palestinians and Syrians were so hospitable,” he said. Adam met his wife shortly after, when she was studying as a nurse in London, and eventually moved to Ocean Grove with her. He speaks fondly of excavating in Glenrowan, digging up bullets from Ned Kelly’s final battle. “In this country I don’t think you can get better than that – digging up a legend,” he said.

Adam has just filmed a third season of Who’s Been Sleeping in My House?, where he traces the history of some of Australia’s oldest homes. He also returned fascinated from Pompeii, two weeks ago, and plans to go back to the famous site later this year. “I’d also love to write another book,” he said. Adam launched My Life in Ruins on July 1, but he said the Ocean Grove book launch was most important. “It will be really fun to present it to my family and friends – who I hope will all turn up.”

Grove family stranded in Bali Continued from page 1. Unlike many families on the island, they were able to find another resort to stay at. “They were fantastic,” said Kerrie. “We were very lucky – some families had to move three or four times.” “We kicked up our heels again and threw ourselves back into the party scene.” For stranded Australians the biggest problem was the lack of information, said Kerrie. “There was a lot of misinformation on the ‘jungle vine’,” she said. “We were talking to friends on Facebook –

Australia typically knew information hours in advance of Indonesia.” The Byron’s flight was originally rescheduled for July 22 but luckily they were able to get home last Thursday, at 4.30am. “We were happy to be

home, although it’s very cold here,” said Kerrie. Kerrie’s daughter Jemma, who turned 18 last Friday, almost missed out on her birthday celebrations. “There was a bit of angst for her getting home on time for her birthday,” said

Kerrie. “Although her main concern was VCE – she missed a practice English exam and some other exams.” The holiday was partly to explore Bali for Jemma, who is doing VCE Indonesian and plans to do a four-month stint there next year. The Byron family has been there several times and says the experience won’t stop them from going again. “We love going out there and mixing with people,” said Kerrie. “We absolutely wouldn’t hesitate to go back.”

BARWON COAST will build a toilet on the Ocean Grove side of the bridge to give beach-goers some much-needed relief this summer. Coastal Operations Manager John Henderson said the toilet will serve trailwalkers and fishers on the bridge alike. John expects it to be finished by summer and said it will help the coast cope with swelling numbers during the tourist season. “There are currently no existing facilities for visitors in this location,” he said. “The site has been identified for this for quite a while as part of our Coastal Management Plan.” Barwon Coast workers were inspecting water mains in preparation last Thursday. The block will include two unisex toilets with disabled access and is expected to cost about $100,000. According to Barwon Coast, it will have a low-water-use system, approved by the EPA, and minimal environmental impacts. “Similar systems are in use along the coast and near wetlands elsewhere with success,” said John. “We’re keen for people to see our plans or comment on them.” For more information call Barwon Coast on 5254 1118 during 9am to 5pm or email office@ barwoncoast.com.au.

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TURNING 60: Long-time OGBH Lions Club members (rear) Phil Scambler, Howard Dean, Lloyd Smith (president), Don Smith, John Brady and Wyn and Ed Coreless, who between them, have served the club for a total of 209 years.

Local Lions celebrate 60th LUKE VOOGT OCEAN Grove Barwon Heads (OGBH) Lions Club will celebrate 60 years of community service next Friday. While the club prepared for celebrations last week the Voice talked to its unofficial historian John Brady about its achievements over six decades. “It’s a great milestone – for the size of the club - the amount of good it’s done. Amazing,” said John. “I’m the only one in the club who likes to brag – everyone else is quite humble.” One of the club’s

biggest achievements was beginning the Bellarine Rail Trail, roughly 30 years ago, which has become a landmark in the region. “The old railway was just sitting there rusting away,” said John. “We chucked in the first $10,000, which was a lot of money back then, and put in hundreds of hours cleaning up.” “It was so successful the government took it over.” The club’s work can be seen around Australia, in the numbered yellow signs which dot our country’s beaches. “We invented the idea for them,” said John. “A kid was drowning at

Raafs years ago and a local police officer couldn’t get a helicopter in because he couldn’t direct it to right spot.” Who knows how many lives the signs have saved since. The club brought the first dialysis machine to Australia and sponsored the first blood screening for diabetes, with 800 people screened in the first year. “You’d think that would be something the whole Lions Club of Australia would do, but it was just us,” said John. The club made more than 3200 food boxes, worth roughly $260,000 in total, in six years of its food bank

program for those in need. The boxes are given to local schools, agencies, churches and emergency services to distribute. “In my view it’s an amazing project for a small service club,” said John. The club has responded to Australia’s major disasters, raising $24,000 for the Black Saturday relief and $16,000 for the Queensland floods. “Both efforts were raised in 10 days,” added John. The OGBH Lions Club sponsors yearly scholarships for the towns’ primary schools and has built eight units for the elderly in Barwon Heads. John said the club plans

to build more in Ocean Grove, too. The club has helped put a family carnival on Barwon Heads foreshore for the last 14 years. “We restarted it 14 years ago but before then it was on nearly every year since 1955,” said John. “It was one of our earliest projects.” John said he can’t wait to catch up with his fellow members and re-live all the club has done. “It’s got a fair bit of history,” he said “It’s the eighth oldest Lions Club in Australia and to still have contact with some of its original members is fantastic.”

On a Canadian mission WALLINGTON’S Alistair Drayton is one of 102 Australian f iref ighters who travelled to Canada last week, to f ight f ires raging the country’s west. Alistair is working as an incident controller, in Alberta and British Columbia, where the majority of forest f ires have occurred. About 500 f ires devastated more than a million hectares of land in Canada last week. More than 13,000 people evacuated their homes earlier this month due to the northern Saskatchewan blazes, according to Red Cross. British Columbia’s f iref ighting relationship with Australia has been in place for over 15 years. Firef ighters from British Columbia came to Australia in 2007 and 2009 to help respond to

HELPING HAND: Australian fightfighters set off to help fight fires in Alberta British Columbia. Wallington firefighter Alistair Drayton is pictured fifth from the right. busy f ire seasons here. Firef ighters from Australia and New

Zealand travelled to British Columbia to assist with f iref ighting

efforts in 2009 and 2014. The Australian f ire season typically

occurs during British Columbia’s winter and spring months.

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Cadel race ups the ante CADEL Evans Great Ocean Road Race is set to attract even more of the world’s best cycling teams after world cycling bosses vote to up its ranking. The Men’s Road Race, Elite Women’s Race and the Momentum Energy People’s Ride, will ride through the Bellarine and Surf Coast, including some of Cadel’s favourite riding routes on Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31. Named in his honour – the former world champion and Tour de France winner – Cadel, joined the Victorian Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events, John Eren in Geelong last week, to announce the dates for January’s event. The inaugural event in January this year has been declared a huge success for Victoria and the local region, attracting some of the world’s best riders and cycling teams to the state. The Elite Men’s Road Race has now secured ‘in principle’ support for 1.HC classif ication from the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), one level below UCI

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Cadel Evans in Geelong last week with Victorian Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events John Eren and Cr Bruce Harwood. WorldTour, a signif icant achievement in only the event’s second year. Cadel said he was delighted that the race was being increasingly, formally recognised by both the world’s best teams and the international cycling federation. Having off icially retired from competitive cycling following the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race in 2015, in 2016, Cadel will join cycling enthusiasts in the Momentum

Energy People’s Ride. “I’m really thrilled that this year’s inaugural event was so well received,” said Cadel. “And delighted that now in my retirement, I’ll be able to join in the excitement of the very popular Momentum Energy People’s Ride. I’d encourage riders to register quickly to ensure they secure a place in this fantastic event.” Two UCI WorldTeams have already conf irmed they will line up for

the 2016 event, Cadel’s former team BMC Racing and Orica GreenEDGE, with more likely to conf irm in the coming months. The event is in advanced stages of negotiations with a number of the world’s leading teams. The route for the 2016 Men’s and Women’s Elite races remains unchanged. The 2015 races demonstrated it is a challenging and authentic one day course that allows an

attacking style of race, synonymous with the European Spring Classics. The race is set to start on Geelong’s waterfront, travel through Cadel Evans’ home town of Barwon Heads, Thirteenth Beach, Torquay, Bells Beach, Moriac and then culminate with a dramatic f inish on Geelong’s waterfront. For more details see w w w. c a d e l e v a n s g r e a t oceanroadrace.com.au. Last year locals travelled across the bridge to see the race come through Barwon Heads. Do you think the riders should cross the bridge and put a loop of Ocean Grove into the race? Contact news@ oceangrovevoice.com.

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Awards celebrated by fire brigade OCEAN Grove Fire Brigade responded to 328 calls over the past year. Of those, 92 were primary calls for Ocean Grove and 236 were support calls to other brigades. The brigade responded to 246 calls for the same period the previous financial year, of which 90 were primary calls for Ocean Grove and 156 were support calls to other brigades. The figures cover the period when the brigade has successfully moved to full integration of the career firefighters (paid) and volunteers. The integration of staff at Ocean Grove and the Bellarine Group of brigades started in October 2014 on a 24/7 basis. Even last week’s annual dinner at Ocean Grove Bowling Club was now fully integrated, Officer in Charge Ian Beswicke said “Like all changes that happen this has an impact on the way CFA delivers it services to the community and also impacts on the volunteers within the Bellarine Group,” said Mr Beswicke. “The volunteers at Ocean Grove have been very supportive of the process, as this has had the greatest impact on them. The other brigades and the group have also supported the process. The staff have been proactive in interacting

and supporting the volunteers at Ocean Grove station, all other brigades and the Bellarine Group. “I would like to thank the officers and members of Bellarine Group and all the brigades for their support and patience as we imbed the staff into the Ocean Grove station and the processes needed to support all brigades.” Mr Beswicke said that the end result is that CFA delivers an “enhanced service to all communities and brigades on the Bellarine Peninsula with the staff from Ocean Grove responding to all calls for all brigades with specialist equipment and skills”. There was also positive comment about who the staff now support the brigades in training, community activities and pre incident planning. On the night there were major awards given to a number volunteers and career firefighters who worked during the 2009 bushfires. Long service medals were also awarded, with volunteer Silvia Pearce receiving her 50 year medal. Fireman of the Year was Craig Cann, while soon-to-be departing for career firefighter Angus Rollinson took out the prestigious Keith Fisher Full Flush Award.

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Keith Fisher Full Flush award winner Angus Rollinson.

Fireman of the Year: Craig Cann.

National Emergency Medal: Steve Gibbs.

National Emergency Medal: Adam Wakeling.

National Emergency Medal: Martin Geerings.

National Emergency Medal: Sarah Goette.

Sylvia Pearce was awarded the 50 years service medal and received the Member award with husband Doug.

The brigade management team.

National Emergency Medal: Morry Barry, on behalf of son Jason.

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New club for water enthusiasts RALPH Wright and Dave Renton launched a new club this month which they hope will bring Bellarine water enthusiasts together. “It’s about bringing a lot of things together that are already happening in the area,” said Ralph. The Bellarine Paddlers Inc, which officially started on July 8, will include any paddle sports from kayaking to paddle surfing. While the club only has a committee and a few members so far, Ralph is optimistic about its future. “We’ve had a lot of interest from the surf club and the Geelong Canoe Club,” he said. “We’re hoping to build up numbers to something quite substantial – 100 or there abouts.” They’re joined by the club’s inaugural

Dave Renton and Ralph Wright with Dave's dog Joy. weekend since 1974. “The serenity is the thing I like,” he said. “We’ve got such a beautiful environment here to paddle.”

Ralph said paddling sports are year-round and suitable for any age group. “There’s very few days you can’t paddle,” he said. The club will provide classes for juniors as well as water safety education. “Some kids don’t have that much ability to begin with,” said Dave. “But if they’re dedicated to it it’s just a matter of time before they get good at it.” Ralph has been a member of the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club for 25 years, while Dave is in his 50th year. The two thanked fellow Grover Kym Scherf, for her admin work to get the club off the ground. For more information email ralphsbrk@outlook. com.

president, Terry Poole, who is National Kayaking Champion for the 60-65 age category, and a national selector. Between them they’ve

won scores of national and state kayaking titles. Dave loves an earlymorning kayak on the Barwon River, which he’s done almost every

for a shop local campaign, calls for CCTV in the town, Christmas shopping and a recent upgrades to the association’s website. Driftwood owner Ty Simmons was also invited to speak and he gave an insight into his journey from growing up in Ocean Grove to learning the hospitality trade in London and then returning with a desire for his family to be part of a strong community.

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Business association breakfast

TWO dozen Ocean Grove Business Association members enjoyed breakfast in the surrounds of the Terrace’s smartest new venues. The recently covered, redesigned and decorated atrium adjoining the Driftwood Cafe hosted the association meeting on Friday. President Helen Butteriss welcomed a number of new members and gave an update plans

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SHARING TOP PRIZE: Reuben Cook and Ryan Tolley.

Treasure hunt winners found

TREASURE hunt winner Ryan Tolley kindly shared the $100 Supertoys voucher with his friend Reuben as they worked together to get the answers. Abbey and Harvey Waites shared the $50 runner up prize. Well done to everyone who took part.

TEAMWORK: second prize Abbey and Harvey Waites.

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July Christmas a bit of fun OCEAN GROVE On Barwon Women’s Probus Club brought some festive cheer to a miserable month with a ‘Christmas in July’ last Wednesday. Around 80 women enjoyed the Christmassy fun and games at St Peter’s Church despite the cold weather outside. “They were frozen

when they arrived but they soon warmed up,” said club president Lyn Carey. The morning included competitions and mental games, as well as prizes for the ‘best Christmas fashion’ and other quirky awards. “It’s the first time we’ve done it,” said Lyn. “It’s just a bit of fun.”

Ocean Grover Taz Higgins escaped the chill and took the Voice to West Timor in Indonesia recently.

State view – Lisa Neville

STATE GOVERNMENT CCTV FUNDING GRANTS It is of serious concern to me that Ocean Grove has been hit by a spate of burglaries in recent weeks, including local retailers. As those who have been victim of a burglary know, whether it be on your family home or your business, both the f inancial loss and the sense of intrusion can be devastating. Community safety is a priority of the Andrews government and as such $7.8 million was allocated in this year’s budget for policing and community safety. This investment will fund 15 extra police on the Bellarine and increase local police station opening hours that were slashed last year. This in turn will

help to take pressure off existing police resources, including in Ocean Grove. In addition the Andrews state government currently has open community safety grants that allows local communities through their councils to apply for funds to install CCTV systems The Public Safety Infrastructure Grants are open until August 21 and fund safety projects up to $250,000. In addition to CCTV systems, the grants may also fund streetscape and amenity improvements in public areas designed to minimise the risk of crime and support safe behaviour, including lighting systems and other safety measures. I support Council's installation of the temporary mobile surveillance camera

on The Terrace and will provide my strong support in any application for funding under the state's Public Safety Infrastructure Grants program. OCEAN GROVE PLAY CENTRE RECEIVES ROAD SAFETY GRANT Road safety in Ocean Grove has been given a small but important boost after the Boorai Centre received a slice of a $1 million Transport Accident Commission grants program. I congratulate the Boorai Centre after it was successful in securing funding for a project designed to help educate young children on road safety. The TAC’s Community Road Safety Grants Program provides grants of up to $25,000 to local councils, schools,

community and not-for prof it registered groups who can identify a road safety issue and come up with a proposal to f ix it. The Boorai Centre received $3000 for the purchase of road safety toys to promote road safety among local children. The toys will enhance children’s understanding of road signs and road rules as well as teaching them how to cross roads safely. The Boorai Centre was among 23 Victorian community groups to receive funding for local road safety projects under the latest round of Community Road Safety Grants. I would encourage all local community and not-for-prof it organisations on the Bellarine with proposals

to make local roads safer to submit an application for the next round of grants before applications close on August 14. Application forms and additional information is available at www.tac.vic. gov.au or by contacting the Community Road Safety Grants off icer on 5225 7517 or crsg@tac. vic.gov.au. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me by mail, email, phone or call into my off ice 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 Phone: 5248 3462

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Car smash snaps power pole in two A CAR split a power pole in half in a crash in Ocean Throughway, cutting electricity to surrounding homes on Friday night. Police have since interviewed the driver, of the Toyota Hilux, a man in his 40s, who is alleged to have then driven on several hundred metres before parking at an address in adjoining Bonnyvale Road. Bellarine police

were called to Ocean Throughway after reports of power being out in the area. On arrival police were notified of a vehicle a short distance away that had crashed into the power pole. Investigators spoke to the driver of the vehicle, who appeared to be alcohol affected. The man was taken to Geelong Hospital with a hand injury and is

expected to be charged on summons with drink driving and unlicenced driving. The incident happened just 50 metres from the scene of a fatal crash in October 2005. In that accident a 24-year-old driver died when he lost control of a four-wheel drive on the bend and rolled it, coming to rest on its roof vehicle. Two passengers were also injured.

POWER CUT: Powercor workers fix the power pole, and inset, the damage done to the pole.

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Jesse now a s l i d f o proud Aussie Da f eason now

CITIZEN: New Aussie Jesse Abram with daughter Ella and wife Rebecca.

AMERICAN expat and Ocean Grove’s newest Australian citizen, Jesse Abram, says he was won over by the town’s hospitality. “Honestly it’s the people in town,” he said told the Voice. “We were taken in right away here – it just made us feel at home.” Jesse came here six years ago and has enjoyed Grove’s beach lifestyle ever since. He became an Australian citizen at a ceremony last month. “It takes a while – it’s been a bit of a paper chase,” he said. “It’s more a sense of completion – although there was a little bit of pride being sworn in as a citizen too.” Jesse originally migrated

in 2010, with Australian wife Rebecca and daughter Ella, now 11, and has worked as a chef around town.He’s now working at The Groove Café, which recently won an award for the pies he cooks. A former skiing instructor in the USA, he regularly goes to the beach for a surf. Jesse and Rebecca met in 2001 in Park City, Utah, where they were both working at a fivestar resort before the 2002 Winter Games. Rebecca said “half the town” turned up to a party to celebrate Jesse’s new citizenship a few weeks ago. “He’s really humbled at becoming an Australian citizen,” she said.

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Doctors Trey, Jude, Dash and Nellie.

Oscar takes good care of his teddy.

Teddy bear check up OCEAN GROVE Primary School preps gave their teddies a check-up at the ‘Teddy Bear Hospital’ last Thursday, with some help from Deakin University students. The med students, from a range of fields, volunteer their time to run ‘Teddy Bear Hospitals’ for prep classes around Geelong. “They are more than willing to give up their time,” said Deakin student Megan Emonson, who coordinated the event.

“The kids are loving it!” Megan said the day was about promoting good health and getting the children comfortable with a hospital environment. “It can be quite confronting for kids when doctors dress up in full surgical scrub,” she said. Teacher Megan Lowery said the preps were having a great time. “Every one of them brought their teddy,” she said. “They were all really excited for today.”

Cyrus and Georgie.

Emily with Deakin student Katrina Tan.

Billy, Abigail and Noah.

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PIONEERING TRIO: this year's Light of Day Australia 'Winter Gigs' will take place at three venues over two nights. The venues are The Olive Pit Delicatessen, The Driftwood Cafe and the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill.

Grove shows fight against the Parkinson's curse

MUSICIANS are leading the positive fight against Parkinson’s Disease and this weekend Ocean Grove will be the battleground. On Friday and Saturday the town will host its second Light of Day Australia event with more than 30 musicians donating their time to performing at the shows that raise funds and awareness. Rather than one venue, this year the show will be at three venues simultaneously on the two nights. Last year it was just the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill but this time it will also include the Olive Pit Delicatessen and the Driftwood Café. The Grove shows are follow on from the Light of Day shows in New Jersey, in the USA. Those shows started some 16 years ago, and are led by music manager Bob Benjamin. Since starting the shows have spread to Canada and across Europe. Among the regular ‘surprise’ performers at the New Jersey shows is Bruce Springsteen. Last year’s Ocean Grove show was the first in the southern hemisphere. This year’s event has a taken a lot of work from a hardworking committee of volunteers from across Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. It is also made possible by the generosity of local musicians who are donating their time to help the cause. Headlining the shows will be New Jersey singer songwriter Anthony D’Amato. D’Amato has shared the stage with Springsteen on a number of occasions and has been a part of the travelling Light of Day shows for a decade. Joining him will be a strong Aussie and local line up that includes Dave Wright and the Midnight Electric, Mischievous Thom, Evangenline, Jeff Raglas and Victoriana Gaye, Dangerous Curves, Andrea Robertson and Band, Princess Plant,

READY TO ROCK AGAINST PARKINSON'S: a handful of the organisers, musicians and venue owners involved in putting on this year's Light of Day Australia 'Winter Gigs' set for this weekend. Richard Grimmett, Andrea Robertson, Wayne Heard, Ty Simmons, Ben Chudoschnik , Chris Mobbs and Tony Armstrong. Jon Willard and Black River, Wayne Heard, Paul Carrigg, Sally Wilson, Treehouse, Johnny Crosgrove Duo, Luke Legs, Fighting the Foo and the Bash Big Band. Ahead of traveling from New York D’Amato told the Voice: “It's been a privilege and an honour for me to travel around the world on behalf of Light of Day to help raise funds for Parkinson's Research. I've been involved with the organization as a performer for nearly a decade now, and I'm consistently awed by the dedication and accomplishments of folks like Bob Benjamin, Joe D'Urso, Jean Mikle, Tony Pallagrossi, and everyone on the board, as well as all the musicians who volunteer their time and talents and all the music fans who contribute so generously. “ In Asbury Park (New Jersey) every winter, I meet audience members who have come from around the world for the music, and last year I got to see many of them on their home turf touring 10 European countries in three weeks for Light of Day.

“I'm thrilled to travel to Australia for the first time as an ambassador for the cause. It's amazing to see Light of Day grow into such a global event, and humbling to be able to play the small role that I'm able to. Each year we're closer to a cure, and I look forward to the day when we can make Parkinson's history.” Organising committee chairman Richard Grimmett said: "In my nearly 30 years living in this town I have seen this community rally time and time again to support each other. Whether it be tragic loss, a battle with cancer or illness, the willingness to give time and money talent or professional skill is heart warming. Light Of Day's Winter gigs, possibly the largest music event this town has seen, will be an experience not to be missed." Tickets are $50 for each venue on Friday night and $50 and the Olive Pit and Driftwood and $75 at the Chicken Shop. Tickets are available at the venues. More information available at www.lightofdayaustralia. com or on the Light of Day Australia facebook page.

Anthony D'Amato.

Sally Wilson.

Andrea Robertson.

Jeff Raglas.

Mischievous Thom.

Hornets prepare to rock out the Grove Chook Shop THE Hornets are celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band on August 14 at a very special show at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop and Burger Grill. The Hornets feature the cream of Australia's roots music scene, Jeff Burstin guitar (Black Sorrows, Vika and Linda Bull, Renee Geyer, Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons) as well

as Bruce Haymes on keys (Paul Kelly, Archie Roach), Daddy Cool's Wayne Duncan on bass, the Bad Love’s drummer Chris Tabone and Craig Horne on vocals. Craig Horne, is a singer-song who has written songs that music critic Terry Reilly has said are destined to become classics. Patrick Donovan,

Music Writer for The Age said that, Craig is “blessed with a deep soulful voice and writes Melbourne blues songs like no other”. The principal writer and singer for the band, Craig has been described as one of Australia’s leading blues vocalists. He is also a novelist and has written two books including Bureaucracy

Blues and Alpha Jerk, both published by Melbourne firm emPRESS. They will also bring in keyboard wiz Andrew Ogburn. For those who were at the Chicken Shop gig last year will remember Andy and Bruce’s extraordinary keyboard frenzy. The Hornets recently released their 6th CD – Dangerous Dancing

– to rave reviews. The CD was given a fourstar rating by Garry Williams in the Herald Sun, and praised as ‘earthy blues played by a pedigree of outstanding musicians’ by Warwick McFadyen in The Age. For more information and to listen to the Hornets go to www. thehornets.com.au.

FRIDAY JULY 24 5.30PM-11PM

SATURDAY JULY 25 5.30PM-11PM

THE TERRACE, OCEAN GROVE

AUST RAL I A

ANTHONY D’AMATO (USA)

DAVE WRIGHT & THE MIDNIGHT ELECTRIC JEFF RAGLAS & VICTORIANA GAYE, PRINCESS PLANET FIGHTING THE FOO, MISCIEVOUS THOM, EVANGELINE LUKE LEGS, JON WILLARD & BLACK RIVER ANDREA ROBERTSON & FRIENDS, DANGEROUS CURVES PAUL CARRIGG, JONNY COSGROVE DUO WAYNE HEARD, SALLY & MARK KRUGER TREEHOUSE, MIKE JACKSON, BIRD B

& THE BASH BIG BAND

what’s ON

music/live events • Piping Hot Chicken Shop - 2nd annual Light of Day, 24 & 25 July - Lloyd Spiegel, 7 August, $20 - The Hornets, 14 August, $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 - Paul Carrigg, 7.30pm Saturday July 25 - Wednesdays Happy Hour 5-7pm

- Saturdays Live Entertainment 5-8pm - Sundays Half for Half, half price drinks for the first half of the game

markets & fairs • 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

food/wine • 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: 5250 5760

get active

• 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 65plus 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

reading & writing • 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

family fun • 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

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years, open to families on the Bellarine www. oceangrovetoylibrary. org.au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove - Friday 10am-noon Ocean Grove Play Group Any children 5yrs and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time contact Chelsea Cole at oceangrove playgroup@gmail.com classes & exhibtions • Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 5255 4294 • Jelly Bean Drama – An educational dramabased program for 3-5 year olds that combines structured dramatic play, movement and music. Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Fridays 10-10.45am, starting July 17. Contact OGNC 5255 4294 for

bookings. Tutor: Rachael Smith

classes & exhibtions • Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check our program with courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 5255 4294

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

Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed - Mon, Tue and Fri: 9am to 3pm, and Wed 9am to 12pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438-019 991. First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414-959 248 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, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Ave, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414-959 248 or Bruce 0407-361 319 or bffa@ hotmail.com. Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Marianne Rogan on 5256 1619. Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457-315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670. First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587. First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418-524 873. Wednesdays Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421-703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438-019 991. First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@

bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412-199 467. Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Ave. Ph Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Peter 0419-782 629. Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 5255 3442 or Graeme 5255 3435. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The

Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. Second Thursday of every month Prostate Support Group-Bellarine meets at Ocean Grove Community Health Centre at 1.30pm. Contact John Lee on 5221 8862 for details. Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/ trivia nights. www.groupspaces.com/ coasters-social-group or phone 0411952 598. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone Marg on 5259 2142 for information.

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Sampling our local fare New beer to thrill local tastebuds

In the name of research, Voice journalist Luke Voogt enthusiasticly sampled a new local beer. Here are his thoughts. LAST WEEK I began my quest for new local produce with a schooner of Wallington Pale Ale down at McGlashan Estate. What more could a young reporter want on a Friday afternoon then to be sent to try a new frothy from around the corner? The ale was quite light, with a yeasty but pleasant aftertaste. Its mild honey sweetness makes it a very refreshing drop which goes down easily. The kind of beer you’d share with your mates on a Sunday afternoon or after work. There’s even the tiniest hint of Vegemite in the aftertaste. The honey pale ale is brewed in Geelong and is Wallington’s newest beer, estate owner Russell McGlashan tells me proudly. He and Jan are selling bottles at cellar door their Wallington estate, which feature artwork from their daughter Jaimie. “We own a few Border Collies, which inspired the artwork,” says Jan. Russell plans to expand the estate’s beer range later in the year. He’s in the process of brewing a new lager, which I’m keen to try when it’s finished. (7.8/10) Luke's keen to sample your local fare. Email him at journo@ oceangrovevoice.com if you have something for him to try.

Steaming hot kebab on a cold day hits the spot PABS KEBABS, on the corner of Presidents Avenue and The Parade in Ocean Grove, is fast becoming the latest food hot spot in the Bellarine area. Owned and managed by brothers Fabio and Paolo Pighin, Pabs Kebabs has proven to be a welcome addition to the local food scene. Drawing on his extensive history in the industry, Paolo has teamed up with longtime local Fabio to apply their mutual passion for great food. Paolo and Fab were inspired by the best after years of research and preparation. “Our goal was for Pabs Kebabs to be up there with the best kebabs that you can find anywhere. We’re proud to say we’ve achieved our goal,” says Paolo. “We don’t

compromise on quality, and that’s the key. Instead of the processed doner meat most places use, we only use chicken and lamb fillets for our kebabs.” In fact, all of the ingredients at Pabs

Kebabs are the finest quality that can be sourced anywhere, from the fresh produce through to the crinkle cut chips, the famous South Melbourne Market dim sims and spring rolls, and Nörgen Vaaz ice cream. “You can

taste the difference,” says Paolo, “and the customer feedback has been overwhelming.” “We take a lot of pride in what we do, and it’s been fantastic to have had such an enthusiastic response” says Fab. “On top of that, as sponsors

of the Ocean Grove Football and Netball Club, we feel great about supporting the community. And we’ve also had the chance to employ some young people from the local area. This is a dream come true for both of us”. Pabs Kebabs is open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 8pm. “Come down, say hi, and give it a go” says Paolo. “You’ll be pleasantly surprised.”

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guide... BARWON HEADS BARWON ORANGE Now serving all day breakfast, Asian inspired lunch specials, gourmet pizzas & a la carte dinner. Special Curry night- Wednesday. Special Pizza night- Thursday. Open hours: Monday 7.30am-3pm Tuesday - Sunday 7.30am till late 60 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads Ph: 5254 1090 www.barwonorange.com.au THE SHACK Come enjoy a coffee and breakfast in the garden or wait for lunch to take on the Ruben. Now fully Licensed. Open hours: 8am-4pm 7 Days 37 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads Ph: 5254 2288 www.shackdiningco.com.au

BELLARINE JACK RABBIT VINEYARD Unrivalled panoramic views across the bay. Savour a Restaurant experience or kick back in the ‘House of Jack Rabbit’ cellar door and café. Top wines cap it off! Open hours: 7 Days 10am – 5pm Dinner Friday & Saturday nights from 6pm. Breakfast on weekends 9 – 10.45am. 85 McAdams Lane, Bellarine Ph: 5251 2223 www.jackrabbitvineyard.com.au

CURLEWIS LEURA PARK ESTATE Sensational wines in a funky, rustic chic setting. Enjoy stunning stone based pizzas, platters and seasonal culinary offerings. Live music every Sunday (60’s, 70’s, 80’s). Open hours: Weekends 10am – 5pm 7 Days January Private Functions on request. 1400 Portarlington Rd, Curlewis Ph: 5253 3180 www.leuraparkestate.com.au

DRYSDALE CHUI YUAN CHINESE RESTAURANT Serving authentic Chinese cuisine Choose from an extensive Menu. Banquets from $25 pp (4 courses) Our Specialty – Delicious Homemade Dim Sim. TAKEAWAY available - BYO Open hours: Lunch: Wed – Sun 12 – 2pm. Dinner: Tues – Sun from 5pm Closed Mondays – except public holidays 26-28 High St, Drysdale Ph: 52531788

OCEAN GROVE DRIFTWOOD CAFE New Winter menu including some old favourites and exciting new dishes to keep you warm over Winter. New space opening soon (Sorry about the mess!) Open hours: Sunday-Thursday 7am– 4.30pm. Friday & Saturday 7am–9pm 64D The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1832

OCEAN GROVE LELEANS A la carte dining with full table service. Family friendly restaurant with childrens playroom. Daily specials available, along with a comprehensive wine list. Open hours: Monday - Thursday 10am - 11pm Friday & Saturday 10am - 12:30pm Sunday 11am - 11pm 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1540 www.oceangrovebowls.com.au NAPONA Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner or wine. It’s easy to see why the Age Good Food Guide scored Napona 14.5/20 in the 2015 edition . Open hours: Sunday-Monday 8am4pm. Tuesday - Saturday 8am - late 24 Hodgson St, Ocean Grove Ph: 5256 3153 www.napona.com.au OCEAN GROVE BOWLING CLUB Affordable bistro dining. Family friendly with childrens play area. Lunch menu available from 12 -2pm and dinner menu from 6 -8pm, with coffee and biscuits available all day. Open hours: Monday - Thursday 10am - 11pm Friday & Saturday 10am - 12:30pm Sunday 11am - 11pm 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1540 www.oceangrovebowls.com.au OCEAN GROVE GOLF CLUB The Bunker cafe and bistro situated in the Ocean grove Golf Club offers family friendly traditional bistro dining with a touch of Indonesian influence. Open hours: Thursday Friday and Saturday nights from 5.30pm and Sunday lunch from 11.30am. Bookings advisable. PH: 5256 2795 9 Guthridge Rd, Ocean Grove OCEAN GROVE MARKETPLACE FISH & CHIPS We are doing gluten free Fish and chips here and we offer 10% discount for all the seniors card holders. Open hours: 11am - 8pm Ocean Grove Marketplace, Shell Road, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 5555 OCEAN GROVE PIZZA & PASTA Dine-in, Take away or Home delivery. Wide selection of Pizzas & Pasta. Gluten free available. Why not get online and see full menu on: www.oceangrovepizza.com Open hours: Monday-Friday 4:3011pm. Saturday & Sunday 12pm-late 80 The Terrace - Ph: 5255 5555 Marketplace, Shell Rd -Ph: 5255 3040 www.oceangrovepizza.com PABS KEBABS Lamb, Chicken or Mixed Kebabs and more made to order for your lunch or dinner. Come in and check out Ocean Grove’s new taste sensation! Open hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11am till we run out! 1/73 The Parade, Ocean Grove (Opposite Police Station)

OCEAN GROVE SERENDIPITY D’LITES Gourmet potatoes are here for the winter chills - Pulled pork - chicken & avacado - bolognaise - chilli - tuna melt - traditional - cauliflower & cheese - Curried sausages or all day breakfast. Open hours: Wednesday - Monday 11am - late 70A The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 3331 www.serendipitydlites.com.au THE DUNES At the Dunes we have one of the world’s great views – looking across the ocean from Barwon Heads Bluff to the Point Lonsdale lighthouse. Food is modern Australian cuisine and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as snacks, cakes and dessert. Open hours: 7 days a week from 6.30am. Closed public holiday nights and Christmas Day. Surf Beach Road, Ocean Grove. Tel: 5256 1944 www.dunescafe.com.au

PORTARLINGTON PORTARLINGTON GOLF CLUB Bistro open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, with bar snacks available all day. Daily specials. Courtesy bus running Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Open hours: 10am to 11pm Sunday to Wednesday. 9am to 11pm Thursday. 10am to 1am Friday & Saturday 130 Hood Road, Portarlington Ph: 5259 2492 www.portarlingtongolf.com.au SAINTS AND SAILORS Saints and Sailors is an eclectic lounge bar atop the hill in Portarlington with magnificent views. With a reputation as the Bellarines Premier Live Music Venue serving fantastic food and drinks all year round. Open hours: Thurs/Frid: Lunch & Dinner 11am - late. Sat/Sun: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 9.30 - late Bookings essential. Extended hours throughout summer. 36 Newcombe St, Portarlington PH: 0418 517 323 www.saintsandsailors.com.au facebook.com/saintsandsailors

QUEENSCLIFF SALTBUSH FINE FOODS Saltbush Fine Foods is an eclectic mix of all things food hosting a café and provedore. Open hours: Breakfast & lunch 7 days 9.30am – 5pm Shop 3 & 4, 44 Hesse St, Queenscliff Ph: 5258 4829

WALLINGTON ELK HORN ROADHOUSE Now in their 6th year Elk Horn has been serving constantly good breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake since December 2009. Open hours: 7 days 8am - 4:30pm Breakfast: 8am - 11:45am Lunch: midday – 3pm 420a Wallington Road, Wallington Ph: 5250 6056 FLYING BRICK CIDER CO. Think innovative space, naturally crafted ciders, amazing food without the ‘fancy’, top Bellarine wines, beer, Friday night live music. In a nutshell - fabulous, funky, fun! Open hours: 7 Days 10am – 5pm Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6pm. 1251 Bellarine Highway, (entry via Swan Bay Road), Wallington Phone 5250 6577 www.flyingbrickciderco.com.au MR GRUBB @ OAKDENE Nestled amongst the birch trees, Mr Grubb Cafe offers an exciting casual menu of share plates, pizzas, burgers and sliders. You can also enjoy coffee, cake & daily specials while taking in the beautiful surroundings. And of course, a glass of Oakdene wine Open hours: Open 7 Days for Breakfast from 9:30am & Lunch from 12pm, & Dinner Fridays & Saturdays from 5:30pm. 225 Grubb Road, Wallington Ph: 5255 1255 mrgrubb@oakdene.com.au OAKDENE VINEYARDS RESTAURANT The award winning Oakdene restaurant is the perfect place to match estate grown wines with the menu of seasonal, local and regional produce prepared with passion and flair. Various dining options are available, including a la carte and degustation menus. Open hours: Open Lunch Saturday & Sunday from 12pm and Dinner Wednesday to Saturday from 6:30pm 225 Grubb Road, Wallington Ph: 5255 1255 restaurant@oakdene.com.au

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environment

Welcome rain, forget the bread IT'S been rather cold over the past few weeks, but there has been some very welcome rain. There is some water in Lake Connewarre along Barwon Heads Road, and farm dams are looking almost half full rather than containing just a trickle of water. Blue Waters Lake in Ocean Grove still has a significant algae bloom despite the rain. By the way, it's important that people don't feed bread to ducks and other water birds at Blue Waters Lake, as the bread contributes to the algae problem, and also bread is not healthy for the birds. I walked around BWL last week and even the Moorhens were running up to me in the mistaken belief that I was going to feed them. Even though the birds seem to enjoy being fed, they become dependent on people feeding them and stop seeking food for themselves. They also become rather tame and approach people too readily, which can be fatal if there are dogs around. On July 15, Birdlife Australia released a report on the state of Australia's birds, which revealed that, in some regions of Australia there are declining numbers of common birds

Peregrine Falcon at Curlewis. like the willy wagtail, kookaburra and magpielark. I know that around the Bellarine there are many Willy's and Magpie Larks, but only a few families of Kookaburras (one family in Woodlands and the other around Drysdale). I've also seen a lone Kookaburra near Minya Winery. Kookaburras need large wood hollows for nesting so maybe there are not enough old dead trees around of the appropriate size around this region. On the Surfcoast and around Anglesea there seems to be many more kookaburras, which is great to see. I wish Willy Wagtails would stop playing in the middle of the road. If I was a genius inventor I would

try and devise something that would deter animals from coming anywhere near roads. I just hate seeing beautiful Brush- tailed possums and wombats and kangaroos and birds killed on the roads. Birdlife Australia also announced this week that around 20 threatened bird species have been earmarked for priority conservation action. These birds include the Hooded Plover, Helmeted Honeyeater, Eastern Bristlebird, Regent Honeyeater, Mallee Emu-wren, Night Parrot, Alligator Rivers Yellow Chat, and, on Norfolk Island, the indigenous Green Parrot and Boobook. The Orange-

bellied Parrot and Western Ground Parrot will also benefit from emergency interventions. I hope it's not too late for some of these birds. I haven't had a lot of time lately for bird watching. I did drive down Hermsely Road, Curlewis one day, and I spotted a raptor in a dead pine tree. After a sneaky u-turn I realised that the bird was a Peregrine Falcon. The Peregrine Falcon is found across Australia, but is not common in any region, so it's always nice to spot one. These birds are also found in Europe, Asia, Africa and America. Peregrine Falcons are found in many habitats, including rainforests, deserts, and mountainous

regions. A few days later I drove down Hermsley Road again and didn't have my camera ready. I drove past the same dead pine tree and thought to myself that there couldn't be anything exciting in the tree twice in a row.I looked up and there were two Wedge-tailed eagles posing in the tree in a perfect position for a photo. Of course by the time I got the camera ready they had taken off. I'm never driving past that tree again without the camera in a handy spot! I've never seen so many raptors over the Bellarine Highway between Leopold and Wallington as I've seen lately. I've seen Black Kites and Whistling Kites and Little Eagles and Brown Falcons- just magnificent! I recently had a walk around Begola Wetlands and saw about 10 Freckled Ducks. These beautiful birds are endangered in Victoria. The Freckled Duck is brown with white freckles, with a large head and a narrow and slightly upturned bill. I also saw a few Freckled ducks at Blue Waters Lake, along with some very noisy Australasian Grebes. It's lovely to see such a variety of birds around the Bellarine. Jen Carr jencarr@y7mail.com

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What is your trade? Panel Beating & Spray Painting What do you enjoy doing most on the job? Meeting the customers, restorin g classics to their former glory and serv ing the Bellarine Peninsula. A bit about us... Combined expe rience of over 50 years where we both have a passion to repair/restore all type s of vehicles. What is the worst part of the job? There is no real bad part of our job. Eve ry day is different with new challenges. Tell us a funny story... A lady borr owed her hubby’s brand new Audi as he went on a business trip and smashed it! She wanted us to fix it before he got back. We worked day & night on it and when she picked it up she came back 20 minutes later with another $10 k damage... the husband was not happy!

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Hi I’m Jules What is your trade? Qualified wall and floor tiler. What do you enjoy doing most on the job? The great feedback from happy clients after seeing the transformation of new or existing tiling and for me personally the satisfaction of a job well done ! A bit about me... I always pay attention to deta il when tiling and when I am not at work I enjoy playing football and cricket. What is the worst part of the job? Don’t really have one, my job is pretty good! Tell us a funny story... Too many to write!

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ABOVE: Julia Keady, Jon Mamonski and Rebecca Johnson lay on the Christmas (in July) spirit in readiness for this year's Carols in the Park. WHILE the weather may be far from similar, the sentiment and spirit of Christmas was certainly evident at the Carols in the Park 2015 launch on Thursday 16 July at Van Loons Nursery. Members of the Carols in the Park Ocean Grove voluntary committee joined together to toast the official five-month countdown. “July has traditionally been the time of year that we start preparations for the annual carols event,” said volunteer Artistic Director and long-time committee member Jon Mamonski. “But we have never actually told anyone what happens behind the scenes, and that it takes that long to get the big night prepared. For many, the carols event just ‘magically’ happens, but there is a lot of work that happens over a five month period,” he said. A big part of the work involved is to enlist a

number of supporters and sponsors to help stage the production – an event that now brings more than 3500 people out of their homes. The Christmas in July launch was also a chance to welcome new committee member Rebecca Johnson, who many would recognise from Woodlands House

Grove continues to have its very own carols event. The event – which has become Ocean Grove’s largest community gathering – only happens because of the vital funds received from the City of Greater Geelong, Ocean Grove Connected Communities, the

Facebook community page which now is followed by more than 430 local families,” says Julia Keady. “We are looking at new and more exciting ways to continue to promote our sponsors in the lead up to the Carols as our success is widely based on their success as a business,

"For many, the carols event just 'magically' happens..." – Jon Mamonski and Lonsdale House childcare centres, who will be helping bring on new sponsors for the 2015 event. The event was also a chance to showcase Van Loons Nursery, who like many of the long-time business sponsors Ocean Grove Voice, RT Edgar, Vines Lawyers, Bellarine Memories, Home Hardware, Paxton Press, help make sure that Ocean

Ocean Grove Combined Churches and The Dove Shop. This year, the carols sponsorship team (also comprising volunteer Julia Keady) will look at new ways to celebrate and honor the sponsors that come on board. “Last year, we set about creating new ways to acknowledge and celebrate our sponsors including our new-look website and our

and we want to do all we can to support them and ensure we have prosperous community here for many years to come.” There are many reasons for sponsors and supporters to feel good about being involved, beyond the ways we can promote them as well, said Julia. “Over the last few years, our sponsors have enabled us to donate the gate

takings to local charities, with Geelong Hospital’s Children Ward Appeal being the beneficiary from the 2013 event, and Ocean Grove Supported Accommodation being the beneficiary from 2014 event. The carols event also gives children of Ocean Grove an opportunity to be on stage – sometimes for the very first time. This year’s event has been booked for Sunday 13 December, and it will mark an exciting milestone as the carols are hosted in the new Ocean Grove Park Pavilion. Local businesses wishing to participate and showcase their brand to the public are invited to become a sponsor, and can contact the new Sponsorship Manager Julia Keady on 0412-628 036 or julia@ xfactorconsultinggroup. com. The new look website – www.oceangrovecarols. com – also has information about how to get involved.

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Consistent Geelong prove too strong WITH just one loss so far this season Geelong Soccer Club was always going to be tough. However, both sides were pretty tight in the midfield with despite the final 3-1 result the game was evenly contested. Waves single goal on a bitter Friday night came from Eric Taylor.

Q&A with Gina Murphy Ocean Grove Soccer Club star Gina Murphy spoke with the Voice: Team supported in English Premier League Manchester United Favourite soccer player Roy Keane Favourite drink coffee Favourite food chocolate Favourite holiday destination New Zealand Most memorable soccer highlight Watching Ireland beat the Netherlands at Lansdowne Road in 2002 World Cup. Biggest personal career highlight Winning the Foyle Cup in Europe.

Waves Indiah Van Galen. Round 13 women's Corio Bay 0 Surfside Waves 4 WAVES started brightly at Howard Glover reserve and early on scored a shot from outside the 18 yard box finished well by Sattler. Having the bulk of the play, spraying the wall out to wings at every opportunity the Waves

Picture: PATRICK CALLOW women dominated. After some great interplay down the wing between Murphy, Gillbee and Sattler, the Waves won a corner. The corner came in and was finished well by Mills. The third goal came from a short corner between Gillbee and Sattler, the ball finally coming to Murphy

Goals and a stylish win at Corio Bay

who finished with an amazing goal from outside the penalty area. Half time 3 nil to the Waves. Billington was outstanding as sweeper with Murphy doing sterling work keeping the shape. Van Galen was superb on the wing with Gilbee running for every ball up front. Murphy got her second

from a corner sent in my Mills, a lovely sliding shot giving the keeper no chance. Sparks, Pickett and Wardley did a great job keeping Corio Bay from attacking, with some superb goal kicks from Wilding. Nice to see the great style of football, keep up the hard work

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STAR: Bridget Wallace converts a penalty.

Gina Murphy was instrumental in the Waves' win against Geelong.

Waves continue winning ways Round 11 women: Surfside 2 def Geelong 1 In chilly conditions, thankfully the rain stayed away, the Waves women started flat struggling to find momentum and again unlucky with shots, hitting the bar and the keeper many times in the first half. The corner count after 25 mins was 16 to Surfside and none to Geelong, but none converted into a goal. Geelong scored a well deserved goal against the run of play with a breakaway that was finished nicely. At half time Surfside regrouped and came out better in the second with more drive and determination. Defensively the Waves were superb, marshalled at the back with Bridget Wallace, Jessica Fletcher, Jasmin Pickett and Lily Wardley, with Talisha Sparks and Emma Riley playing well. The Waves lost Indiah Van Galen through an ankle injury early on in her first game back in 11 weeks. Chances continued to go begging with Cath Sattler hitting the post and Nicole Mills, Allana Gillbee and

Wallace coming close on several occasions. Karen Costelloe in goal for Geelong had the game of her life and was superb. From a corner, pressure from Mills and Wallace led to a penalty that Wallace coolly converted to get the Waves back into the game. The momentum continued, with several corners and some lovely interplay between Wardley, Renae Billington, Gina Murphy, Mills and Gillbee, with Wallace making several forays up forward tearing the Geelong defence to pieces. After some great work down the left wing with Murphy and Gillbee, Sattler got the ball and cut it back into Mills who finished well. Great determination and a never say die attitude by the Waves women's team getting the well deserved win, persevering and sticking to their game plan. Division 1 men: Surfside 3 def Barwon 2 The Waves took on league leaders Barwon at home on Friday night, hungry for a win that would see them tied on points at the top of the table. The game started in fast fashion and both teams looked to move the

Lily Wardley was busy for the Waves. Pictures: PATRICK CALLOW ball quickly and put the opposition defence under early pressure. Barwon broke the deadlock first, scoring from an audacious volley outside the box, but Surfside was quick

to equalise after Stuart Mandley finished some excellent work from Stephen McGain and Jack Pedler. The Waves lifted the intensity, and were rewarded with a second

goal after keeper Roscoe Holmes sent a goal kick sailing over the Barwon defence, which was pounced upon by Pedler. The Waves looked to tighten it up in the second half, and some

heavy rain made it hard for both teams to keep the ball on the deck. Barwon's pressure led to an impressive solo goal from their right back, and things looked to be heading towards a

draw, but some relentless attacking and hard work from the home side was rewarded in a winning goal moments from time, netted by McGain.

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National selection OCEAN Grove local Tahyla Walker is ready to take the beach volleyball world by storm, writes Mark Heenan. The enthusiastic teenager, who turns 18 later this month, will represent Australia in beach volleyball at the world based Manhattan Beach Junior Invitational event in California. She will partner 17-yearold Kristen Tait, a Gold Coast resident, at the USA based beach volleyball 18 and under team event which runs from August 10-16. Earlier this month the Voice caught up with Tahyla at Vic Beach Geelong along with Queenslandbased Kristen Tait, who travelled to Geelong for a training camp. Tahyla, who has played the sport for seven years, will don the Australian colours for the first time next month. An Ocean Grove resident all her life, Tahyla said the local beaches on the Bellarine in summer were a great outlet to follow her beach volleyball passion. “One of my friends got me into my rebound volleyball at Vic Beach Geelong,” Tahyla said. “I have been playing

Cricket club to hold season launch OCEAN Grove Cricket Club will host its season launch this Friday July 24 at 7pm at Memorial Recreation Reserve. Players and supporters are all welcome to attend. For more information on the launch contact Colin Bate on 0438554 691. The Grubbers commence preseason training on Sunday August 9 at 10am at the Shell Road cricket nets followed by a further three sessions on August, 16, August 23 and August 30 which start at 10am. Wednesday night sessions will run on August 19 and August 26 with a venue to be confirmed.

OGSLC AGM OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club will host its annual general meeting on Sunday August 2. The AGM commences at 2pm in the club lounge.

since I was 11 years of age. “Going down to the beach in (Ocean Grove) is good and I would have a hit with my mum sometimes. “Occasionally we would have a few people that would join us on the beach, we didn’t know them but they join us...it is a bit of fun down there.” Tahyla completed the bulk of her preparation at the indoor training sand base at Vic Beach Geelong and outdoors at South Melbourne beach. Her coach Sange Carter from BeachPlay Volleyball Geelong, said Tahyla’s defensive skills on the back court would be her greatest asset on the sand in California. “Tahyla’s defence is her big attribute, she is a fast player on the sand and she is also reads the game really very well especially for a younger athlete,” Carter said. “Definitely her speed and her defensive tenacity will win lots of points for her over there in the USA.” Tahyla leaves for California on Friday August 7. If your business can assist or help sponsor Tahyla, email her at tahlswalker2@gmail.com.

STAR: Tahyla Walker has been selected to represent Australia in beach volleyball.

Bears baseball

Action from the 1s game. IT was another successful weekend for Wallington’s Bellarine Bears in in Round 13 of the 2015 Geelong Baseball Association winter season. In a pitcher dominated A Grade contest it was the Bellarine Bears who came out on top of the Mounties 4-1. Starting pitcher Simon Murry (2 strike outs) went 6 innings handing over to Josh Crotty (2 strike outs) to secure the win. Two hits to each of Wayne Visser (1 RBI) and Troy Snarey (2RBIs) along with a hit to Kris Kiefel made the most of limited opportunities. The A Reserves Bellarine Bears put on a dominant display in defeating the Colac Braves 11-3. Three hits each to Tyson O’Keefe (1 double, 1 RBI) and Jon Lowe (2 doubles, 4 RBIs) led the hitting for the Bears. Two hits each to Geoff Rome (1 double, 1 RBI) and Brad O’Brien, along with a hit each to Steve Osborn and Lachlan

Stott kept the Bears productive all game. On the mound O’Keefe (5 strike outs) starred, throwing the complete game for the Bears. A gritty C Reserve Bellarine Bears defeated Deakin Blues 11-6. With the bat it was two hits each to Andrew Riddett (1 triple) and Jac Eaton, along with a hit each to Matt Connell and Lachlan Hockey (1 double). Pitching duties were shared between Danny Nichols (1 strike out) and Matt Price (1 strike out) grinding the game out in defence. In the Under 13 competition the Bellarine Bears defeated Werribee 6-5. Aggressive base running along with patient at bats was the story of the game. It was Darcy McKentish and Sam Lazarus who produced the hits for the Bears offence. Interested in finding out more pay the Bears a visit online at www. bellarinebears.org.au.

Groms Grove leg announced AUSTRALIA’S growing army of frothing grommets will be lighting up the country’s beaches this summer with the dates announced for the Wahu Surfer Groms Comps. The Ocean Grove leg of the tour happens on January 30 and 31 at Main Beach. The series is one of the major stepping stones in the development of young Australian surfers. The 10-event program will cater for micro groms from under 8 through to under 14 with events in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania. The under 8 will be a mixed division with parent assists, while competition will be held in both boys and girls in the under 10 (optional parent assist), under 12 and under 14 divisions. As an added bonus, the respective winners of the under 14 boys’ and girls’ divisions from each event will receive an invite to attend an all-expenses paid, three-day Wahu Surf Camp at the Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre.

“Wahu is once again proud to be associated with Surfing Australia and the Wahu Surfer Groms Comps and the opportunity for fun and development this program brings to children across the county," said Wahu Managing Director Tim Britz. Previous champions include former World Junior Champion and current World Surf League competitor Matt Banting, and former World Under 16 Champion Jacob Willcox plus a growing list of Australia’s most promising surfers including Luke Hynd, Eli Steele, Kai Hing, Chris Zaffis, Quinn Bruce, Isabella Nichols, Holly Wawn and Laura Poncini. Each entrant will also receive a Wahu Surfer Groms Comps T-shirt, plus a Wahu beach product. The first event is set for Northern Beaches of Sydney on September 5-6. Online entries are available via the respective Surfing Australia state branch websites from 5pm, July 23. Draws will be capped at 84 participants.

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Marathon men conquer 42km of Gold Coast bitumen MARK HEENAN

RUNNERS: James Dalton and Cam Spolding completed the Gold Coast Airport Marathon.

OCEAN Grove running pair and great mates James Dalton and Cam Spolding ticked off a major sporting goal after completing the Gold Coast Airport Marathon earlier this month. Dalton said he and Spolding had been in training since November last year for the 42km race which began and f inished in the Gold Coast suburb of Southport and ventured through the streets of Surfers Paradise and Burleigh Heads. Dalton and Spolding travelled with wider Geelong-based runners Andrew Merriman and Craig Fagan, a threetime Ocean Grove Football Club senior premiership player, who both f inished the race held on July 4-5. “It was about last November in 2014 that we set ourselves a goal for it,” Dalton told the Voice. “It was four of us and we all made a pact to

each other that we were going do it.” The race was Spolding’s fourth marathon attempt after he competed two Melbourne Marathons in 2007 and 2014 and the Great Ocean Road Marathon in 2013. He f inished in a time 2 hours 54 minutes and 46 seconds. “It was a great feeling after the work you put in…the race does not really start until the 35km mark where it is a mental battle,” Spolding said. The Gold Coast Airport Marathon was Dalton’s f irst full marathon attempt. Dalton, who f inished in a time of 02:44:52, had completed several halfmarathons including the Run Forest – halfmarathon trail run and the April Geelong halfmarathon run. As preparation, both Spolding and Dalton, who have young families, awoke at the crack of dawn most weekday mornings with an average week involving 120km of

running. The regular 5am starts consisted of runs around Shell Road, Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve, Collendina Recreation Reserve and various running surface tracks from Ocean Grove to Barwon Heads. “A lot of the training was done on grass actually around Shell Road,” Dalton said. “Cam and I were up there at 5am during the week, cutting laps at Shell Road just on the grass on the softer surface to protect the legs a bit. “It was good to be able to do it with Cam because 90 minutes jogging around Shell Road, the monotonous and (repetitious running) gets to you after a while.” Both Spolding and Dalton are coached by Stephane Vander Bruggen from Geelong Performance Coaching, who is widely considered one of Geelong’s best triathlon coaches.

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Sticking together, learning and improving Ocean Grove U18(1) v Barwon Heads Ocean Grove 6.8.44 defeated by Barwon Heads 8.15.63 Ocean Grove just fell short of a much needed win in the Battle of the Bridge against Barwon Heads on the weekend. Playing with a full list for the first time in the season, the Grubbers took it right up to their bigger opponents and were in the game for all but the last seven or eight minutes. Lapses towards the end of each quarter hurt the Grubbers as the Seagulls made the most of ‘red time’ to hit the scoreboard and keep Ocean Grove at bay. Despite the loss, once again there were many positives to take from the game. Fast ball movement featured prominently, particularly in the third

term as the Grubbers opened the game up. Ben Potter’s experience and poise was a welcome addition to the team, Isaac Wilkins was a busy and polished contributor on a wing and in defence James Teague and Joe Smith both won their key position battles. It’s always tough to lose to the arch enemy but these Grubbers are a resilient lost, sticking together, learning and improving each week. Goals: Byron Taylor 1, Jacob Nicholson 1, Brod Gist 1, Harry Walker 1, luke Bastiaan 1, Fletcher Sharrock 1 Best: Ben Potter, Isaac Wilkins, Jacob Nicholson, James Teague, Joe Smith Ocean Grove U16(2) v South Barwon / Geelong Amateur Ocean Grove 19.18.132 defeated South Barwon

Action from the Ocean Grove versus Barwon Heads u18 match up. 4.2.26 An impressive 106 point over the combined might of South Barwon and Geelong Amateurs has kept the Grubbers finals hopes alive. Ocean Grove were switched on from the word

go, attacking the footy and moving the ball with great purpose and precision. The dominant midfield ensured the forwards had plenty of supply, and the unsung heroes in the backline continually repelled any forward thrusts to keep

their opponents scoreless in the first half. A little dose of complacency during the third quarter where they were outscored by a fired up South Barwon, saw some home truths delivered at ¾ time. The

ABOVE: action from Saturday's blockbuster morning featuring Cobras u12 White v Blue, u10 Blue v Barwon Heads and u10 White v South Barwon. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

Blues good all round Round 13 - weekend July 17 U/10’s OGCC Blue (40) Barwon Heads Heads (19) AN early start did not deter the Blue’s as they started well and set a high standard of tackling, handballing and defensive work for the rest of the game. Goals were aplenty including Austin Webber’s first goal for the year in the final quarter, which was applauded by the crowd! A great team effort with awards going to Luke Devlin, Austin Webber, Gus Derham and Ari Mantzaris. OGCC Orange (30) St Albans Brogden(67) The game was played with great spirit shown from both sides, and if not for just a few bigger boys on their side, the game might

have been a lot closer. Awards to Griffin Anthony who attacked the ball driving it long on his left boot, Hamish Stow who shows no fear and was hard at it, Si Anthony who used his size and dash to his advantage and a great co/captains game to Jarvis Lindsay. A great team effort. OGCC Red (7) Drysdale Boothroyd (42) After a strong month of football, coming back after the break our Cobras Red team didn’t continue their great form. The captains for the night Billy Hayward and Finn Reid both took on their leadership roles with enthusiasm. Although the scoreboard was showed a big margin the Cobras boys continued to try hard right to the end. Train

hard boys and look forward to meeting St Albans Brogden at home next Sunday. OGCC White (47) South Barwon 4 (24) Whites bolted out of the blocks faster than Usain Bolt to set up four awesome quarters of team footy. This was largely due to skillful linkages/ passages of play from Ollie Terhorst, Riley Hynson, Jacky Every, Dylan Grace, Jacko Stephenson & Hassa Rolfs. Captain Georgie Every along with his Miami Vice Elijah Ottosen-I both led by example, showing how to win the contested ball. When the Bacon needed to be bought home Jobey Lange & Miller Keck responded. This week Willy Irwin, Riley Hynson, Ashy Dwyer, Miller Keck and Michael Wilkinson

scooping the awards. U/12’s OGCC White (29) OGCC Blue (66) The mighty White boys put in a solid four quarter effort but the Blues slipped away at crucial moments to record a win. The match being much closer than suggested by the final scores. The White boys again showed their resilience, right up to the final siren, and the whole team should be proud of their efforts. Encouragement awards to Ned Poynder, Bryce O’Neil, Eoin McNolty and Tahj Wirth. OGCC Blue (66) OGCC White (29) The Blue boys were keen to start well today, and they did with a consistent team effort around the ground supporting each other, precision handballing, applying

pressure and spreading the goals amongst eight boys today - a great 4 quarter effort. Awards to Josh Giblin, Xavier Norman, Tom Gross and Saxon Apps. OGCC Orange (27) East Geelong/ Thomson (34) Well done to all players and parents who braved the cold on Friday night at East Geelong. After a 2 week break the Cobras boys captained by Rory Hamilton and Koby Welch jumped out of the blocks early showing intensity at the ball leading at 1/4 time 2.1.13 to 0.0.0. East Geelong Thomson although 1 boy short showed great endeavour to come back and match the Cobras. Award winners to Rory Hamilton, Darcy Mifsud, James Mitchell and Oscar Price.

Grubbers responded in the best way possible, sticking to the team mantra of team first footy and booting seven goals to a solitary point and stretching the margin to over 100. The highlight of the last quarter was a magnificent running

goal by Lachlan Street who in scenes reminiscent of Phil Manassa took hold of the ball on the wing, had four bounces, handballed to a teammate, got it back, had another bounce and slammed home the goal from the goal square. It was fair to say the crowd went wild. With winners all over the ground it was hard to nominate a standout player. It was simply a great return to the winners list by the Grubbers who need to keep on winning to ensure finals action. Goals: Tom Smith 5, Will Trevean 3, Jesse Caligiuri 3, Max Fairbrother 2, Ben Bennett 2, Craig Goodger 1, Lachie Hapgood 1, Jack Martin 1, Lachie Street 1 Best: Tom Smith, Will Trevean, Craig Goodger, Ben Bennett, Jesse Caliguiri.

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WALLINGTON based horse rider Edwina Lumsden was a star at the 2015 Victorian Interschool Championships earlier this month. The year 7 Drysdale based Saint

Ignatius College student won the Nan McArthur Interschool Champion award for best performed secondary school rider on board her mount Double TT Debonaire.

The 2015 Victorian Interschool Championships were held at the Werribee Park National Park Equestrian Centre from June 29 to July 3.

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AFTER the school holiday break the Ocean Grove juniors are pulling out all stops to try and make the finals in four weeks time. Currently there are seven out of ten teams that are ranked in the top five. Section 4 Boys and Section 12 Boys are top of the ladder. With the wintry weather lately, you wouldn’t expect members to be thinking about summer competition, but it commences just after September school holidays. In the next couple of weeks sign up sheets will be placed in the clubhouse and interested juniors and seniors should make sure their names are down for team consideration. Before selections can take place there will also be a grading session for all juniors this year to ensure that like abilities are placed together. Of course Ocean Grove Tennis Club welcome new members of all ages and abilities to join the family friendly club. Tennis is a game you can play all through your life and is a fun and social way of staying active. Come to the club Saturday morning before 11am, or in the evenings for Ladies Wednesday and Men’s Thursday, to find out more. Some of the other advantages of joining OGTC juniors is that you have an opportunity to attend the extra activities on offer. Not only does the club offer Junior Development and Advanced Squads, Tennis Clinics and social activities; but once again the OGTC are taking all of the Junior players for an excursion to Melbourne Park. This is a full day, partially sponsored by the executive committee. It will include a coaching session with Tennis Australia coaches,

a tour of Rod Laver inside and out, a BBQ lunch and a tour of the Institute Of Sport, with a hit on the courts. This event will be held on August 9. Important dates Saturday August 8 - Sign up for Summer competition commences Sunday August 9 Melbourne Tennis Centre Junior Excursion Saturday August 15 Preliminary Finals Saturday August 22Preliminary Finals and Semi Finals Saturday August 29 - Grand Finals Results for July 11 3 Mixed played at Moolap and won 1,12 -5,24. In this rain effected match, only the singles were played. Emily Kehagias, Sebastian Bouma, Joel McMahon and Brooke Vigilante all won their singles. They are currently second on the ladder. 4 Boys played at Grovedale in a rained out match but won 2.5 -3.5 for the sets they managed to finish. Zane Beazley and Ethan Franks won their doubles, Rhiley James and Mike Maertzdorf’s set was unfinished. They are first place on the ladder. 7 Mixed hosted Wandana heights at Home and won 5,31 -1,17. Natasha Miller, Jayden Harrison Roberts and Alexandra Caldow won their singles then doubles. Emma Riley won her doubles. Currently they are placed fifth on the ladder. 9 Boys White travelled to Grovedale in another rained out match , and won 1.5,19 4.5,28. Josh Miller and Harry Mullen won their singles and doubles. Tomas Grindell won his singles. The other doubles was rained out. They are

second on the ladder. 9 Boys Red had a BYE. They are third on the ladder. 11 Girls hosted Wandana Heights and lost by just 1 game 3,23 -3,24. Ruby D’Arcy won all of her sets on the day. Kiana Harrison Roberts won her singles and Alice Crawford fought hard to win her singles 5-6. This team is third on the ladder. 12 Boys played at Home against Lethbridge and won 4,27 -2, 26. Perry Kottek and Zac Dwyer won both singles and doubles, while Drew Honey won his singles. They are top of the ladder. 14 Mixed White travelled to play the top of the ladder Hamlyn Park team and lost 6,36 - 0,5. A very difficult match, but a great effort to get 5 games off this super strong team. This White team are just behind Red on the ladder in seventh position. 14 Mixed Red travelled to nearby Clifton Springs and lost 5,32 - 1,8. This was a very tough match up and Emily Henry won her singles 2-6. They are sixth on the ladder. 16 Girls hosted Geelong Lawn at Home and lost 0,4 6,36. After their fabulous win last week this OG team came across the top of the ladder Geelong players. A tough season for these girls, but as beginners they are doing extremely well. They are eighth on the ladder. In the Seniors the ladders are as follows: Section 4 top of the ladder Section 6 second on the ladder Section 7 Red top of ladder Section 7 White fourth on ladder Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.

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wheelchair access ramp. “The replacement of the surface will be a welcome addition for the bowlers who have battled the challenging green over the past few years.” Stage one works are likely to be completed in early August and, stage two works will commence shortly afterwards.

Edwina Lumsden and her mount Double TT Debonaire.

“The full refurbishment of C’Green has begun with over $200,000 of works to be carried out which will see the beautification of greens and surrounds,” Flapper said. “The surrounding wall, which was well past its use-by date, has been replaced as well as the installation of a

Stage one of the installation of the new carpet greens at Ocean Grove Bowling Club has commenced.

STAGE one works have commenced at Ocean Grove Bowling Club’s alternative C carpet greens. Ocean Grove Bowls coach and coordinator Matt Flapper said local bowlers would be excited with the brand new Tiger Turf carpet green which is currently being installed.

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Ocean Grove u11 line up against Barwon Heads.

Ocean Grove u12 (div 1) line up against Barwon Heads. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

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Q&A with Vanessa Rischitelli Ocean Grove B grade netball captain Vanessa Rischitelli spoke with the Voice:

Position played goal defence Years played netball two years What do you love about netball? The speed and agility of players and the camaraderie between players. What is the best thing about playing for OGFNC? The players and supporters, especially the Ollis family and Helene O’Reilly who do so much behind the scenes.

Round 12 at Kardinia Park was another chilly night for the Friday Night netballers and their supporters. Ocean Grove stuck with the St Mary’s girls for three quarters but they snuck away in the last quarter to win by ten goals. 13 & Under Division 3 Ocean Grove 11 v St Mary’s Blue 21 Best players were Eliza Gross, Kaylie Brew and Jasmine Hay A convincing win to the Ocean Grove girls, completing a solid four quarters. 13 & Under Division 5 Ocean Grove 18 v St Albans 3

Best players were Isabelle Noble, Charlotte Connell and Allanah Wilkens The girls put up a competitive fight against the second placed side but an unfortunate loss. 15 & Under Division 4 Ocean Grove 9 v St Mary’s (4) 32 Best players were Miranda Friee, Caitlin Doran and Keiyana Fausett Round 13 Saturday teams travelled to Barwon Heads for the ‘Battle of the Bridge’ matches. Ocean Grove put in a great team effort but Barwon Heads were just too strong on this occasion. 11 & Under Ocean Grove 11 v Barwon

Heads 27 Best players were Tara Sampson adn Bella Jubber. The girls did well to come close to the second placed side, trailing by one goal at half time. 13 & Under Division 1 Ocean Grove 20 v Barwon Heads 26 Best players were Keely Reid, Emma Badrock and Jorja Connellan Although down at the quarter time break the girls came back to take the win, against Barwon Heads who were just below them on the ladder. 13 & Under Division 2 Ocean Grove 22 v Barwon Heads 12 Best players were Jasmine

Whatley, Sarah Finch and Rylee Finlay A close match in all breaks, between third and fourth on the ladder, but Barwon Heads were able to extend their lead each quarter. 15 & Under Division 1 Ocean Grove 19 v Barwon Heads 23 Best players were Isabelle Teague, Sharni Thebes and Loretta Doyle A good win to the second placed Ocean Grove who extended their lead throughout the match. 15 & Under Division 2 Ocean Grove 17 v Barwon Heads 10 Best players were Elyssa Winter, Gemma Bell and Emma Mullaly A good match up between

first and second on the ladder, with a close first half, but Barwon Heads had a strong finish to take the match. 17 & Under Division 1 Ocean Grove 30 v Barwon Heads 40 Best players were Abbey Badrock, Claudia Britt and Michaela Giblin A terrific effort by the girls who trailed for three quarters but fought back in the last quarter to win by two. 17 & Under Division 2 Ocean Grove 23 v Barwon Heads 21 Best players were Emily Bambrook, Alexandra Gannon and Shaynesha Page. By Claudia Britt

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Above and right, action from the Ocean Grove v Barwon Heads A grade game. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

Grove and Heads in epic score draw OCEAN Grove have drawn the second Battle of the Bridge for 2015 in two of the senior games. The A grade game was an epic battle with nothing separating the teams at each change and nothing separating them at the end of play. Looking forward to next weeks matches against Anglesea. A Grade – Ocean Grove 40 vs Barwon Heads 40 Best Players: C Parker, K Ollis, B Friend A Grade had a very tight tussle against the young Heads team. Defenders Candice Parker and Kelsey Ollis had their work cut out for them with the tall Heads goal shooter and were challenged all over the court. Grove centre court Bec Friend worked hard all day feeding our

attackers. B Grade – Ocean Grove 36 vs Barwon Heads 35 Best Players: B Taylor, V Rischitelli, A O'Keefe B Grade had the best of the match for three quarters but let Heads back into the game in the last quarter and were lucky to take the win by a goal. Some cool heads throughout the game were centre courters Bridget Taylor and Alyse O'Keefe working it together on the court along with Vanessa Rischitelli in defence playing against the tall Heads timber. C Grade – Ocean Grove 27 vs Barwon Heads 19 Best Players: A Binns, K Geerings, E Bolton After a good start C grade kept the momentum going and

played out the win to claim the four points, keeping finals lights turned on! Centre court Amber Binns moved her way calmly through the centre to feed the goalers Katie Geerings and Eden Bolton brilliantly. D Grade – Ocean Grove 21 vs Barwon Heads 21 Best Players: B Walter, T Splatt, K Burden D girls played out a thriller, tight game all day and then being 2 goals down with only a couple of minutes left they clawed their way back to a draw. Some great defence work by all Grove defenders Brooke Walter, Tam Splatt and Kirrily Burden, they played tight not giving their players an inch.

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Grove Grove u19s ahead of their game with Barwon Heads. Grove won by a score of 26-15. Best on court Amina King, Paige Woolhouse and Taya Payne.

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Reserves put on a show over the bridge Q&A with Kelly Williams Ocean Grove Football Club vicecaptain Kelly Williams spoke with the Voice:

AFL team supported Geelong Most goals kicked in a match for Ocean Grove Five against Newcomb in a senior football match in my first year out of under 18s. What has been your highlight playing at the Ocean Grove Football Club? As a youngster playing senior football with some of the legends of the Ocean Grove Football Club including Damian ‘Bones’ Clark, Matt Payne and more recently James Dalton. Most inspiring player you have played with at the Grubbers Damian Clark Do you have any pre match superstitions? Not anymore. But previously I used to go to Bakers Delight before a game and used to wear an extra pair of socks on both legs as in two pairs of socks. What is the highlight of your year at the Grubbers? Playing Bellarine Football League finals.

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Sam Fairway, Aaron O'Callaghan and Travis Gavin model the Grubbers' heritage guernsey. OCEAN Grove donned one of its original guernseys as part of the club’s BFL heritage round 13 clash against arch rivals Barwon Heads on Saturday. The Grubbers will also wear the heritage jumper for the club’s home clash against Anglesea on Saturday July 25. The heritage jumper was Ocean Grove’s permanent guernsey for 12 seasons from 1988 to 1999. IN other club news, Ocean Grove’s home fixture against Anglesea

will honour the club’s 20year premiership reunion from 1995. The Ocean Grove 1995 premiership was coached by former Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney. The 1995 past players’ 20-year reunion costs $40 per person and includes great finger food and drinks from noon to 2pm in the club’s social rooms. For more information or to RSVP contact James Dalton on 0425-746 496 or at jimmydalton6@yahoo. com.

MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove upstaged undefeated BFL Reserves ladder leader Barwon Heads after their morale boosting 10-point win over the Seagulls on July 18. Home side Barwon Heads went into match with an unblemished 12-0 record in 2015. Ocean Grove held a five-point lead at halftime though Barwon Heads look set to runaway with match

in third quarter after keeping Grubbers goalless to hold a 15-point advantage at the last break. The Grubbers lifted their intensity in the fourth term and overturned a 15-point deficit into a 10-point lead when the final siren sounded. Final scores were Ocean Grove 11.12.78 to Barwon Heads 9.14.68. Grubber sharpshooter Matt McCartney booted three majors and

increased his tally to 19 goals in 2015. Ocean Grove players Shaun Fankhauser and Reid Billington both kicked two goals apiece. Along with Fankhauser, Ben Garrard, Luke Hansford and Adam Boswell were the Grubbers best players. Ocean Grove currently sit in fourth position with a 8-5 record in 2015. MEANTIME Barwon Heads have retained top spot despite their loss with a 12-1 record.

SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 11.12.78 defeated BARWON HEADS 9.14.68

Grove Reserves celebrated a morale boosting win at Barwon Heads.

Goal Kickers: M. McCartney 3, R. Billington 2, S. Fankhauser 2, A. Boswell, B. Sanders, S. Britt, D. McManus Best Players: S. Fankhauser, B. Garrard, L. Hansford, A. Boswell, C. West, J. Rapa

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SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 6.8.44 defeated by BARWON HEADS 15.22.112 Goal Kickers: M. Laidler 2, P. West, A. Higgins, J. Milnes, J. Rawlings Best Players: A. Jarvis, J. Rawlings, E. Maloney, B. Warren, P. West, D. West

ABOVE: action from Ocean Grove seniors versus Barwon Heads.

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Heads set pace MARK HEENAN

IN-FORM Barwon Heads sealed a top three finals berth after coasting to victory over Ocean Grove who dipped out of the BFL final five on July 18. The heavy 68-point loss saw the Grubbers (6-7) fall from fifth to seventh spot on the BFL ladder. Final scores were Barwon Heads 15.22.112 to Ocean Grove 6.8.44. Only percentage separates fourth-placed Queenscliff, Anglesea, who are in fifth spot, sixth-placed Modewarre and the Grubbers who are all jostling for the final two finals positions. “You can’t be off your game and it is as simple as that….. the competition is pretty close,” Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh told the Voice last week. The third-placed Seagulls, who have an 11-2 record after 13 rounds, now have bridged a five-game gap on nearest rivals Queenscliff.

Barwon Heads outworked, outmuscled, outscored and outsmarted their battle of the bridge opponents in an onesided game after half time. Ocean Grove were without gun recruit Jahd Anderson (hamstring) and Grubber captain Liam Rock (abductor), while defender Kaiden Long left the ground before half time with a knee injury. The opening quarter was a competitive tussle with Barwon Heads holding a fivepoint lead at the first break. The home side got on top in the second term with Seagull pair Jason Kerby and Jesse Mawson wreaking havoc and causing headaches for Ocean Grove’s midfield. Grubber Josh Milnes, who returned from a serious knee injury, kicked a crucial goal on the half time siren to reduce margin back to 13 points at the main break. The home side benefited with good returns from Seagull forwards Dylan Holland and ex-Grubber

Brandon Backwell, who both kicked four goals. After half time scoring opportunities dried up for the Grubbers, who went goalless in the third term and managed to register only one behind. On the flip side, Barwon Heads dominated the scoreboard and at times were wayward after half time which resulted in a 5.12 third term. Despite the home side’s inaccuracies, Barwon Heads led Ocean Grove by a whopping 53 points at threequarter time. The Seagulls continued their dominance in the final term with three majors to one goal to finish with a 68-point victory. Versatile Grubber Mark Laidler was the only multiple goalkicker for his side with two majors. THIS Saturday Ocean Grove faces a must win clash at home against Anglesea. Senior game starts at 2:10pm at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve.

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PACE: Patrick Maloney had the speed but it was Barwon Heads that continued to set the pace in Saturday's Battle of the Bridge. Story page 38-39.

California bound beach volleyballer OCEAN Grove local Tahyla Walker will represent Australia in beach volleyball at the world based Manhattan Beach Junior Invitational event in California. Tahyla, picture right with teammate KristenTait (right of picture), leaves for the USA on Friday August 7. Full story page 27.

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SURFSIDE Waves senior women scored a strong win over Corio Bay on Saturday.. Soccer reports p24-25.

LEFT: Waves Indiah Van Galen. Picture: PATRICK CALLOW