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Open for business OCEAN Grove's all new Neighbourhood Centre was offially opened on Sunday and big crowds of locals turned out to have a look at the grand new facilities. It's been nigh on 17 years of hardwork by the team that leads the way in Neighbourhood Houses. The centre in John Dory Drive, nominally called a community hub, replaces the old centre in the Parade. Centre users had outgrown those premises, and an idea to go up a storey was ditched for a more accessible venue with much needed parking facilities. More pictures page 11. PICTURED LEFT. Cr Jan Farrell, Bellarine MP Lisa Neville, Geelong Mayor Darryn Lyons and centre coordinator Nicki Dunne.
CROSSING RELIEF A NOTORIOUS Grove junction is finally getting traffic lights eight years after it was deemed a priority by locals. President of the Ocean Grove Community Association (OGCA), Michael Harbour, welcomed funding for lights at the Marlin Drive and Tuckfield Street junction in this year’s
State Budget. “This will be a great traffic measure for this intersection, which will assist children in crossing,” said Mr Harbour. “The OGCA thanks Lisa Neville for bringing her election commitment to fruition.” The $1 million funding for the lights is part of $1.8 million allocated
for road safety issues in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. The OGCA identified the intersection as high priority at a traffic forum in July 2007 and have been campaigning for traffic lights since. The organisation also campaigned for the traffic lights during last year’s election, and Mrs Neville
pledged to have them installed in her first term. “There have been a number of minor accidents there over the last few years – although fortunately no serious ones,” said Mr Harbour. “With the construction of Shell Road Pavilion, that intersection will become busier, particularly with people wanting to cross
Tuckfield Street to access the stadium.” Mr Harbour said VicRoads will hold a community information session in late July or early August, to present its design proposal.
RIGHT: The junction of Marlin Drive and Tuckfield Street has been the scene of a number of accidents.
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Jelly Bean Drama a hit A SMALL but enthusiastic bunch of children enjoyed Jelly Bean Drama with much running about and screams of delight last Friday. The children and their parents joined Rachel Smith at the new Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre for educational drama program. Rachel has run the program since the start of the year but this was the first time it was held at
the new location. “It’s just great getting kids to use their imagination and learn,” she said. Rachel ran a similar class in Ireland before moving to Australia September last year. The class is open to ages three to five. For more information check out the What’s On section on page 18.
Rachel Smith (rear), with Beau Mierszkowski, Elise Hanks, Pippa Hynes, Ryder Zahra and Noah Lang.
BELLARINE Kids is holding its forth Family Fun and Market Day at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre on Sunday June 28. The Bellarine Kids Family Fun and Market will be a celebration of Bellarine’s child friendly services and businesses, with a day of great activities planned for the whole family to enjoy. The entry cost is $4 per child and includes face painting, jumping castles, craft, bike demonstrations, giant games, dance, drumming and sport.
Eye checks encouraged
RIGHT: Noah Lang with mother Sheridan.
Urban framework and intersections set to benefit from city budget
THIS week is Macular Degeneration Week and Ocean Grove optometrist Greg Sly is encouraging locals book in a get checked. According to research, one in four people over 50 are still not heeding the call to action and getting their eyes checked. Macular degeneration is Australia’s leading cause of severe vision loss and blindness, affecting more than 1.15 million Australians over 50. Sight can be saved if signs of the disease are identified and treated early enough. Although optometrists routinely test for the condition the week May 24-30 is to try and encourage the over 50s to get checked in case. For more information contact Greg Sly Optometry on 5256 1295.
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APRIL 2013: Locals took part in an extensive two day consultation on an urban design for Ocean Grove. This continued last year. The recent city budget allocated funding towards some of the work. GEELONG Council will fund two new projects for Ocean Grove this year according to its recent Proposed Budget. Council allocated funding for the Principal Pedestrian Network and the Town Centre Masterplan intersection works. “We did an urban design framework last year
and there was extensive consultation with the community,” said Beangala Ward Councillor Jan Farrell. “I’m pleased that the recommendations from it are taking shape.” The Proposed Budget also outlines funding for the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre gym
expansion and $1.25 million to complete Shell Road Reserve Pavilion. Cr Farrell expects the pavilion to be built by Christmas, with the internal works and outfitting to be completed prior to next year’s football season. “We’ve got a couple of months’ leeway before the start of the 2016 season,” she
said. “It’s great to see that Shell Road Reserve Pavilion will be completed at the end of this year.” Council will continue its $12,000 contribution to the Peninsula Park and Ride shuttle bus and its $10,000 contribution to Carols in the Park.
BELLARINE Prostate Support Group will host talks by a specialist nurse and a prosthesis representative at this month’s meeting. The meetings take on the second Thursday of the month, June 11 this month, at Ocean Grove Community Health Centre in Presidents Ave. This is an open meeting for all interested in prostate cancer. For more information contact John Lee on 5221 8862 or Graeme Robertson on 5250 5540.
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Car booters help park funds
SUPPORTING Saturday's CAR BOOT SALE FOR OCEAN GROVE PARK: Left, Queenscliff Sea Scouts Cassidy and Niamh, and right Lara, Laura and Anna with Ella and Murphy.
Night for Nepal
LOCALS are rallying around to support a night for Nepal Earthquake relief appeal. The event on Saturday May 30 will feature traditional Nepalese music, dance and food at Barwon Heads Hall. The Bash Big Band and Tim Neal and friends will be performing on the night. Doors open 6pm till 11pm. Bring your own drinks. Tickets from Barwon Heads Pharmacy, Starfish Bakery and the Ocean Grove Voice at $40 per person. All proceeds towards The Red Cross and the Geelong Nepalese Association.
Bowls club trivia night MATES: Josh Bouma (centre) with friends Luka Kapitelli and Jett Willey at Wallington Primary's A Day in May.
Class day for Josh THE smiles on the faces of Josh Bouma’s mates say it all. ‘It’s great to have you back’. Best pals Luka Kapitelli and Jett Willey weren’t the only ones celebrating A Day in May. The three boys’ all attend Wallington Primary where the principal and staff got fully behind the event supporting Challenge, a charity supporting kids with cancer. On Friday last week a large yellow sign over the entrance proclaimed ‘welcome back Josh, and the school donned yellow
and held a range of fun activities, all aimed at raising awareness of the Challenge and the work it does. Josh lives with a rare condition called aplastic anaemia and has received great support from Challenge while he was in Melbourne undergoing treatment for nearly a year. The illness and treatment have taken their toll on the youngster who has now lost his sight. Challenge CEO, David Rogers said ‘A Day In May’ is an important part of the Challenge Music Program that makes a real difference
to children living with cancer. “A Day In May was inspired by a little boy who was a member of Challenge, his favourite colour was yellow and who, regardless of his treatment, embraced life and surrounded those around him with happiness. Singing, dancing, playing an instrument and designing songs created moments away from the reality of being sick and helped this special boy stay positive,” David said. The A Day In May campaign sees schools nominate a convenient
day in May when students came to school dressed in yellow and make a gold coin donation to the Challenge Musical Moments Trust. Some schools will include musical activities as part of their Day In May. Challenge is a Victorian not-for-profit organisation that delivers daily support to children and families living with cancer. Since 1983, Challenge has helped over 25,000 children and families, making a real difference to their quality of life from the moment they are diagnosed, through treatment and beyond.
THINK you’re smarter than the average bear? Put your money where your mouth is and come to the Ocean Grove Bowling Club and Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads Lions Club Trivia Night. Teams of 8 will compete in all areas of knowledge to win both bragging rights and great prizes on the night. Proceeds from the night will go towards our Players Assistance Scheme, assisting local bowlers who are selected to compete in international, interstate and intrastate bowls competitions. A fun family friendly night, to be held at the Club on Monday 1st June at 7:15pm. The Members Lounge Bistro will be open from 5:30pm with food and drink specials. Tickets are only $80 per table of 8, better get in quick! Bookings can be made on 5255 1540
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Legacy marks anniversary MORE than 60 members of legacy attended a special presentation at the Potato Shed to mark the 60th anniversary of the Anzac landings. Legacy is dedicated to caring for the families of deceased and incapacitated veterans. Today Legacy's caring and compassionate
service assists over 90,000 widows and 1,900 children and dependants with a disability. Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads Legacy Laurel Group - meets at St Peters Church Hallon the first Monday each month at 1.30pm. For
more information contact 5251 2268 or 5154 2873.
New Probus members inducted THE Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove recently inducted 23 new members into the fold. Those members inducted in April were: Maureen Brooks, Helen Castellan, Joan Cleveland, Gianna Chivilo, Stan Chivilo, Loretta Curwood, Harold Curwood, Ivy Harvey, Peter Hughan, Mary Manifold, Debbie Millington, Peter Millington, Linda Portwood, John Portwood, Alby Robinson, Betty Robinson, Anne Way, Judy Wells, Tom Wells and Muriel Williams. Inducted in May were: Fay Johnson, Joyce Marchingo and Paul Marchingo.
NEW: The Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove inducted 23 new members recently.
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Beanies for brains ABOUT 150 people joined the Ocean Grove Primary School (OGPS) Parents Club for coffee last Friday, raising $1,660 for brain cancer research in just two hours. The group held “Beanies for Brains” at Driftwood Café last Friday, selling wristbands and beanies to raise money for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation. “It was a fabulous morning,” said OGPS Parents Club member Fiona Dempster. “It wasn’t just the school community – there were a lot of people we didn’t know.” “It really brought the community together for a good cause,” said fellow member Karen Johnston. The Parents Club held the event to support a Beanie Day which was held at OGPS the same day. Students donated a gold coin to the Peace of Mind Foundation to wear a beanie to school. The day was the brainchild of OGPS student Ella Longridge, whose mother has brain cancer. “She wrote a letter to her principal to get the day started,” said Fiona. Driftwood Café owner Ty Simons contributed $635 of the total raised by donating the money from every coffee sold between 9am and 11am.
Parents club members Avanelle Derhan, Sally Waites, Karen Johnston, Fiona Dempster, Natalia Shewry, Caroline Pascoe, Lyn Corby, Mel Tonzig and Tracey Dove LEFT: Janelle and Ilsa Lucas, Sarah and Grace Tolley and Georgie Merven.
RIGHT: Fiona Dempster, Karen Johnston, Louise Larsen and Darren Langridge.
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Club honours Chris OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club inducted current president Chris Paterson as a life member at the club’s presentation night this month. Paterson was awarded with the honour at the end of season awards ceremony at the Dunes Cafe on Saturday May 16. Paterson has been a tireless contributor of the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving for more than four decades. His roles have included junior club captain, club captain, chief instructor, patrol club captain and president. Paterson becomes the 18th person to be awarded with life membership at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. Fellow Ocean Grove SLSC life member Paddy Kinsey, who has known
him since his adolescent years, presented Paterson with the award. “I have known him since he was a tadpole and remember him hoping off the bus and coming from school with his mates and we would go surfing,” Kinsey said. “He went off to university in Sydney, but he has done all the positions at the surf club.” Paterson paid tribute to his family for their ongoing support especially recently in his four years as president. “I absolutely have to thank my family for the support they have given me during that (period),” Paterson said in his acceptance speech. IN other Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club news, more than 140 people attended this year’s annual
presentation awards night. Federal Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson was in attendance with her partner Simon Ramsay. Henderson presented Sandy Paterson, wife of Chris Paterson, with the Julie Bishop Memorial Clubman Award. Other award winners included Barry Renton (Memorial Best Competitor Award), Guy Kinsey, Fred Leiper (Best Patrol Person Award), Phil Bartlett, and Bob Millett (Most Improved Lifesaver Award), Shannon Schaeche-Priestley. Best Carnival team Award went to the U17 Ski and Board team of Lucy Conquit, Izzy Greer, Ali Gannon, Caitlin Sampson and Keely Peatling.
LIFE MEMBER: Chris Paterson receives his SLSC life members from Paddy Kinsey (right).
Ocean Grove SLSC award winners Life Member Inductee Chris Paterson Fred Leiper Best Patrol Person Award Phil Bartlett Bob Millett Most Improved Lifesaver Award Shannon Schaeche-Priestley John Bishop Memorial Best Clubman Award Sandy Paterson Annual Patrol Service Award Wes Prosser Barry Renton Memorial Best Competitor Award Guy Kinsey Boatie of the Year Paul Scherf Rookie of the Year Simone White Ray Johnson Memorial Award (best nipper) Edward Ford Junior Development Award Izzy Jones Best Carnival Team Award U17 Ski and Board team – Lucy Conquit, Izzy Greer, Ali Gannon, Caitlin Sampson, Keely Peatling
ABOVE: Sarah Henderson MP with Best Clubman winner Sandy Paterson. BELOW: Guy Kinsey receives the Best Competitor Award.
Sarah Henderson MP and Simon Ramsay.
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TOPPING OFF: Cupcake competitors in full flow.
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GUESTS: Alison Davis, Robyn Parry, Judy Mitaxa and Sue Hibberd.
Wave hosts biggest morning tea
HAVING FUN: Jayne Martin and Leah Bruckner.
Blindfold cup cake decorating.
MORE than 130 guests joined the Wave Church for a fundraising Biggest Morning Tea earlier this month. Locals from across the community helped raise $2600 for cancer research while enjoying a fashion parade, raffles and a cup cake decorating competition. Senior Pastor Greg Illingworth said the response to the event was fantastic. “It was lots of fun with excellent feedback from the church and wider community,� he said. The church has staged the morning tea for four years now, growing from about 50 to its current numbers.
CHAMPIONS: The winning cupcake table.
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Pathway of imagination required Dear Editor, WE NOW have our spanking new performance space in the park due to an enormous contribution by community-minded residents and volunteers. The history of this area is full of other examples of community-led and implemented initiatives so I am offering my suggestion. Progressive local residents made sure that we retained our Nature Reserve on Grubb Road. Others have done great conservation work on the Barwon Heads Bluff and run the Lobster Pot marine and history education centre. Barwon Coast and Ocean Grove Coast Care do important work in protecting the coastal environment. CoGG and Parks Victoria have city- and state-wide agendas that we residents need to influence in order to get funds for the infrastructure in our patch. Newer residents may not be aware of the voluntary projects by Lions, Rotary and other community groups that created public
The coastline between Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale would make for a wonderful walking track says local resident Noel Emselle. facilities such as the tracks walk from Collendina to (PBN) project, developed and boardwalks on the Point Lonsdale and back in conjunction with Bike Bluff, the walking/cycling in a morning through a Safe Victoria. No specific trail from Hodgson St to variety of natural habitats route between Collendina Thacker St behind the with scenic views of Lake and Point Lonsdale has dunes, the Blue Waters Victoria and its prolific been recommended and Lake circuit trail, and many birdlife. Maybe go one way some of the options involve others. All these things on the beach with good the use of private land. add value to permanent weather and a low tide. Our local member residents and our transient Since 2009 there has and minister for the holiday makers. been a Barwon South West environment Lisa Neville C o m m u n i t y Regional Trails Master has asked CoGG to organisations need another Plan which includes look at possible routes major community project a shared coastal trail for the coastal trail and I to support and this is my between Queenscliff and believe they are currently suggestion. Barwon Heads. This is also conducting a feasibility Imagine being able envisaged in the CoGG study. Thankfully, much to safely cycle, run or Principle Bicycle Network of the private farmland
area east of the Collendina Resort and the Buckley Park Reserve behind the dunes is zoned for Rural Conservation (RCZ11). Lake Victoria and two ephemeral lakes (surrounded by private land) are zoned Public Conservation & Resource (PCRZ) and controlled by Parks Victoria. The bushland area has remained relatively untouched since WWII when the military had a presence. However, there has been significant feral animal activity and invasion by nonindigenous vegetation which would provide work for volunteers and jobs. These projects cannot happen without the goodwill of the affected property owners. I hope that by raising this in the Voice we will encourage discussion of the issues concerning them and garner support for measures to provide security and compensation where appropriate. Noel Emselle, Ocean Grove
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May Newsletter
Almost half way through the year. I am pleased to provide the following information, regarding our AGM and other activities. 1. Our AGM will be held 7.00pm Wednesday 3 June 2015 at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club. As part of the AGM we will be having a Forum on the Future Direction of Ocean Grove. Speakers will include; •James Hamilton (Strategic Planner - City of Greater Geelong) James has commenced the review process of the 2007
Ocean Grove Structure Plan. This critical planning document sets the strategic direction for the growth and development of Ocean Grove over the next 10 years and beyond. •Jason Corless (Director - Kingston Estate) Jason will present the development proposals for the Kingston Estate over the next 10 years. This includes more housing, the next retail/supermarket site, expansion of the industrial estate and new community spaces. So be part of establishing
your town’s future and have a say in what you think about: •What our sustainable population should be 25,000, 30,000 or even 40,000 people? •What infrastructure will we need (schools, recreation, commercial etc)? •What impact will future growth and development have on our natural environment and Ocean Grove as a community? •How will our public transport, walking/bike paths and road networks
cope? •And the list keeps going! So be heard and have your say in the future of Ocean Grove - Attend our AGM. 2. At the AGM we will also be seeking approval to amend the OGCA Model Rules – Rule 55 – Term of Office from being only 1 year to 2 years for a Committee Member. The actual wording of the rule change will be emailed out to our general members. 3. We welcome people/ families/organisations to become members of the OGCA for only a one
off $20 membership fee. People are also encouraged to join our Committee which meets on the first Wednesday of every month. You can email us at bhageel@bhaust.com.au if you require any further information. 4. We are looking for new topics for our Community Forums in 2015. So let us know if you would like any other topics covered in 2015. Michael Harbour A/Chairperson OGCA. www.ogca.com.au
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Play for the sake of playing
VROOM: Sam Headlam, 2, and Thomas Dear, 4, make the most of their play time.
Lights offer a lesson in history
THE guest speaker at Ocean Grove CWA ‘Nightlights’ May meeting was Don Gerling. Mr Gerling gave a talk about war medals and their significance in history. The meeting was also attended by Harrison Keating HARRISON Keating with Don Gerling at the recent CWA from Our Lady Star Nightlights meeting in Ocean Grove. of the Sea who is
involved in the Junior Rotary Awards, learning about community groups. Pictured left Harrison is holding his great-greatgrandfather Charles Harold Cordingley’s 1915 souvenir German mortar shell. Charles served in the 1st Anzac Wireless Signal Squadron.
OCEAN Grove Toy Library is supporting tomorrow’s World Play Day. World Play Day on May 28 celebrates the role Toy Libraries play in supporting the child’s right to play. Play helps children develop physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. Despite play being a basic need for children, its value is not well understood in society. With an emphasis on academic achievement and the growth of screenbased games there is less unstructured play. In Australia there are over 300 toy libraries, offering members access to a fantastic range of quality toys. Toy libraries welcome everyone to become members of a fun and growing community. World Play Day is a day to join in the fun and visiting a toy library can help – visit toylibraries.org.au for location information and opening times. For more information on Ocean Grove’s Toy Library see the website www. oceangrovetoylibrary.org.au or the facebook page facebook/ oceangrovetoylibrary.
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Celebrating ten years of memories About 70 people from across the bellarine and beyond visited bellarine memories on Friday to help celebrate their ten years in business. Friends and representatives from community, business, sporting clubs, local churches, and the RSL attended the afternoon tea at their offices in Grubb Rd. bellarine memories now has its own significant place in the
region, assisting in life events, including anniversaries, weddings, namings, and most especially, funerals and memorial services. As all were informed and entertained watching a short documentary, business owners Richard and Heather Grimmett, Philip and Donna Christian and staff were encouraged in their endeavours with warm messages of affirmation and support.
Jenny Rock, David Ricardo, Richard Grimmett, Shaunn Rock and Sally Wilkinson.
Phillip Christian, Sonia Waterson and John Hines.
Silvana Bongiovanni and Linda Giggins.
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HAVING A LOOK: Mike Royle, Sarah and Alfie Kilpatrick, Bree Fankhauser (OGNC) and Joan Royle.
WINNING TEAM: Neighbourhood House coordinator Nicki Dunne with Diana Pinnow, Faye Prosser, Jan Farrell and Lisa Neville have all contributed to getting the centre to where it is now. HUNRDREDS of locals swarmed through the doors of the new Neighbourhood House in John Dory Drive when it held its official opening on Sunday. There was particular praise for the efforts of those who had worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring the new facility to fruition. The new centre is located at what was the old Surfside Kinder. It has since been thoroughly moderinsed, extended and fitted out. For more information on IT BOOST: Trainer Shirley Wilson shows Lyn and Don Cole the new computer suite. courses see page 12.
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Distinguishing raptors THERE has been so much welcome rain over the past few weeks, and when I haven't been at work it hasn't been great photography or getting-out-and-about weather. I did take a drive to Anglesea Heath where I saw many eastern spinebills and not much else. Eastern spinebills are one of my favorite birds so I had a lovely day. I went for a walk around the Geelong Botanical Gardens this week after work to check out the eastern spinebills there. It was a very dull day for photography so I didn't expect to get the camera out of the bag. From a distance I saw a medium-sized bird on a palm branch, and with my very poor eyesight I thought at f irst glance that the bird was a female gang-gang cockatoo. As I moved closer I saw a pale face and a yellow eye, and I realised that it was a raptor. The next trick was to move closer without the bird f lying away, which is always the tricky part of any bird encounter. Fortunately at the
What do you think? Our Nature Watch contributor Jen Carr thinks the bird pictured below left is a collared sparrowhawk, but she also believes it could be a brown goshawk (pictured below right). What do you think? Email Jen at jencarr@ y7mail.com and she will let us know in the next edition.
Botanical Gardens there are plenty of magnif icent old trees to hide behind, so I managed to creep up near the bird and obtain some images. After looking at the images when I popped them on the computer, I decided that the bird was a young collared sparrowhawk. It's always diff icult (for me) to distinguish between a collared sparrowhawk and a brown goshawk,
so I thought I'd make a short comparison list: • brown goshawk: eyes-frowning, with heavy brow (beetle brow); bill is small; cere yellow on female; legs are thicker, sturdy and yellow; tail is long, rounded; hides in foliage, perch in the open on branches waiting for prey; head proportional in size with body. • collared sparrowhawk: eyes-wide eyed, does
not have a heavy brow; bill is robust; cere is grey/cream on female; legs are long, thin and yellow; tail is sharp cornered, forked when folded; solitary and secretive, more trusting, allow people to approach; head is small. I thought that the bird in the photo had a small head, it was trusting and allowed me to approach, it was not hiding in foliage but remained out in the open, it had
a very small head, and it had a small fork in the tail when resting. having said that, I have been known to be wrong, so if anyone wants to write and tell me that they dispute my ID, feel free, at jencarr@y7mail.com. By the way, the Geelong Botanical Gardens are a lovely place to visit and there are some beautiful birds there. The hawk did create some excitement among the large red wattlebird and pied currawong population. I haven't been able to venture to the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve lately but John Sharp has been adding some great photos to the Facebook page, so feel free to check them out. If you are interested in any organised birdwatching activities you can check out the calendar of events organised by the Bellarine Birdlife group at www.birdlife.org. au/locations/birdlife bellarine-peninsula. Have a great few weeks. I'm off to Perth so I hope to see a Carnaby's black cockatoo and a few quokkas. Jen Carr
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Pugsley Buzzard returns INTERNATIONAL touring and recording artist Pugsley Buzzard (pictured right) is returning to Ocean Grove next week. The singer songwriter and pianist has delighted audiences from Berlin to New Orleans with his unique and characteristic blend of jazz, blues, R ‘n’ B and soul. Pugsley’s shows are exciting and captivating and at the centre is his huge mesmerising voice and dazzling piano playing. Pugsley's playing features barrelhouse, boogie, stride piano stylings dripping with New Orleans funk and oozing with tantalising improvisation which ranges from delicate and moody to wild and ecstatic. Pugsley recorded his latest album Chasin' Aces in New Orleans during a month-long residency at the BMC in the French Quarter mid-2013. It
features an array of Crescent City luminaries joining Pugsley with some soulful performances of his latest compositions. "The opening bars promise a bourbon drenched musical trip to follow...Buzzard doesn't disappoint, serving up a solid mix of New Orleans R & B...Chasin' Aces is a well crafted, authentic body of work." Al Hensley, Rhythms Magazine. John Shand of the Sydney Morning Herald wrote: "If anyone is ever crazy enough to try to bottle Pugsley Buzzard's swampy take on jazz, keep your head well out of the way when you open it: this music will send the cork clean through the ceiling.” Pugsley Buzzard plays the Piping Hot Chicken Shop on Friday June 5 from 8.30pm. Tickets are $15. Bookings 5255 1566.
Celtic festival to hit Portarlington INTERNATIONALLY regarded as the signature Celtic gathering in the Southern Hemisphere, the National Celtic Festival – in Portarlington from June 5 to 8 – continues to roll out its incredible line-up of worldclass international Celtic acts along with a roster of Australia’s finest Celtic musicians, theatre makers, and cultural activities. Further to the already announced international headliners Brian Kennedy (IRE), The Duplets (SCO), and Cherry Grove (SCO) will be multiplatinum selling IrishAustralian singer Damien Leith, contemporary Irish singer songwriter Mick McHugh, and a host of theatre and cultural events across the weekend. Following on from the successful theatre program in 2014, the National Celtic Festival presents a thought provoking list of theatre and cultural events, performances, forums and workshops merging the best of of regional theatre, Australian cultural icons and Ireland's groundbreaking emergent theatre company c21. Highlights are a special staging of veteran Australian theatre icon John Romeril's The Kelly Dance, directed by Lucy Freeman – John Romeril
Classically Celtic will be performing at the festival.
himself will mentor the actors from Federation University Ballarat. Stephen Kelly from Ireland's c21 Theatre Company in Belfast will host production and directing masterclasses and will also offer the opportunity for local actors to take part in a directed reading of the recent c21 commission ‘Stitched Up’ which recently toured Northern Ireland. Torquay Theatre Troupe will perform their production of Skull in Connemarra by Martin McDonagh and TBC Theatre Company will deliver open rehearsals and read Shepparton artist Fleur Murphy's work – ‘As We Come To Wake’. The theatre program culminates in a public forum
titled 'Blurring the Lines', with John Romeril, Stephen Kelly, Fleur Murphy, Lucy Freeman and Vessel Theatre's Jim Lawson discussing the blurring lines of professional and nonprofessional artists. These theatre makers join previously announced national musical acts A Rose and Thorns, The Barleyshakes, Borderline Kaylee, Charm of Finches, Ciaran O’Grady & Aifric Boylan, Classically Celtic, Co-Cheol, Eric Purdie, Fiona Ross Band, Full Swing, Kelly Family Band, Mandy Keating and Helen McLachlan, Mairead Hurley & Ado Barker, Melbourne Comhaltas 'Taste Of The Irish', Melbourne Scottish
Fiddlers, Moondance Van Morrison Tribute Band, Penny Larkins and Helen Begley, Sàsta, Tawny, Tolka, The Simpson Three, Working Dog Union and Zeon; and cultural and dance acts Portarlington Harmonica Club, Celtic Piping Club, Christian College Ceilidh Band, Scottish Gaelic Society of Victoria, Cathie’s Celtic Dance Geelong Scottish Dance, Celtic Dancing Club of Noume, O’Shea-Ryan Irish Dancers as well as the festival's continued cross-cultural partnership with Feis Rois the prestigious youth music organisation of the Scottish Highlands. In 2015 the festival features more than 60 diverse acts performing in over a dozen venues, with increased facilities and seating to cater for its burgeoning line up and audience. People gather at this festival from across Australia to connect to the culture and traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, The Isle of Man, Galicia & Asturias as the international profile of the National Celtic Festival continues to grow. Early bird tickets have sold out but general tickets are available at www.nationalcelticfestival. com.
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Now serving all day breakfast, Asian A la carte dining with full table service. Open hours: Open hours: Open hours: 8am to 4pm 7 days a week inspired lunch specials, gourmet pizzas &a Monday - Thursday 10am-11pm Open hours: Family friendly restaurant with childrens OCEA Monday-Friday 4:30-11pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-12:30pm Monday 7.30am-3pm Cnr Presidents Ave & The Terrace, Saturday & Sunday 12pm-late la carte dinner. Sunday 11am-11pm Tuesday - Sunday 7.30am till late playroom. Daily specials available, Ocean Grovealong Ph: 5255 3293 PIZZA 80 The Terrace, Ocean Grove endlesssummer@optusnet.com.au 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Tel 5255 1540 Special Curry nightWednesday Ph: 5255 5555 with a comprehensive wine list. THE SHACK www.oceangrovebowls.com.au Dine-in, Marketplace, Shell Rd, Ocean Grove Come enjoy a coffee and breakfast in the Special Pizza nightThursday Open hours: Ph: 5255 3040 THE MEX garden or wait for lunch to take on the NAPONA selection www.oceangrovepizza.com Casual and family friendly dining serving Ruben. Now fully Licensed. Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner or wine. Monday - Thursday 10am-11pm Open hours: Mexican food, along with all day coffee and available It’s easy to see why the Age Good Food Open hours: PABS KEBABS cake. Traditional menu, along with new, Guide scored Napona 14.5/20 in the 2015 Friday 8am-4pm 7 Days Lamb, Chicken or Mixed Kebabs and more & Saturday 10am-12:30pm Monday 7.30am-3pm fresh Mex food. Friday night happy menu hour -w edition . made to order for your lunch or dinner. www.shackdiningco.com.au between 5 and 7pm. Sunday 11am-11pm Come in and check out Ocean Grove’s new Open Tuesday Sunday tillhours: late 37 Hitchcock Ave,-Barwon Heads 7.30am Open hours: taste sensation! Open ho Sunday - Monday 8am-4pm Ph: 5254 2288 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.9amTel 1540 until5255 late 7 days a week. Tuesday - Saturday 8am-late Open hours: THE SHACK Monday4 Grubb Road, Ocean Grove. Tel: 5255 1959 Tuesday - Sunday 11am till we run out! www.napona.com.au DRYSDALE www.oceangrovebowls.com.au www.themex.com.au Hodgson St, Ocean 1/73 The Parade, Ocean Grove Come enjoy a coffee and24breakfast inGrove the Saturday Bookings 5256 3153 (Opposite Police Station) CHUI YUAN CHINESE garden or wait for lunch to take on the NAPONA RESTAURANT SERENDIPITY D’LITES 80 The T QUEENSCLIFF OCEAN GROVE Serving authentic Chinese cuisine Gourmet potatoes are here for the winter Ruben. Now fully Licensed. Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner or wine. BOWLING CLUB Choose from an extensive Menu. Ph: 5255 chills - Pulled pork - chicken & avacado Affordable bistro dining. Family friendly Banquets from $25 pp (4 courses) bolognaise chilli tuna melt traditional It’scauliflower easy to see why the AgeSALTBUSH Good Food FINE FOODS Marketp with childrens play area. Lunch menu Open hours: Our Specialty – Delicious Homemade Dim & cheese - Curried sausages or Saltbush Fine Foods is an eclectic mix of all available from 12 -2pm and dinner menu Sim. TAKEAWAY available - BYO all day scored breakfast. Guide Napona 14.5/20 the 2015 thingsin food hosting a café & provedore. from 6 -8pm, with coffee and biscuits 8am-4pm 7 Days Ph: 5255 Open hours: Open hours: available all day. Open hours: edition . Lunch Wed – Sun 12 – 2pm Wednesday - Monday 11am-late www.oce Breakfast & lunch 7 days 9.30am–5pm Open hours: www.shackdiningco.com.au Dinner Tues – Sun from 5pm 70A The Terrace, Ocean Grove Monday Thursday 10am-11pm Shop 3 & 4, 44 Hesse St Queenscliff Open hours: Closed Monday – except Public holidays Ph: 5255 3331 Friday & Saturday 10am-12:30pm 37 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads Ph: 5258 4829 26-28 High Street Drysdale Ph: 5253 1788 www.serendipitydlites.com.au Sunday 11am-11pm Sunday - Monday 8am-4pm Ph: 5254 2288 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Tel 5255 1540 THE DUNES Tuesday - Saturday 8am-late OCEAN GROVE WALLINGTON www.oceangrovebowls.com.au At the Dunes we have one of the world’s great views – looking across the ocean www.napona.com.au SEREN DRYSDALE OCEAN GROVE DRIFTWOOD CAFE from Barwon Heads Bluff to the Point New Winter menu including some old MARKETPLACE FISH & CHIPS 24 Lonsdale lighthouse. Food is modern Grove ELK HORN ROADHOUSE Gourmet Hodgson St, Ocean favourites and exciting new dishes to keep We are doing gluten free Fish and chips Australian cuisine and includes breakfast, Now in their 6th year Elk Horn has been CHUI YUAN CHINESE you warm over Winter. New space opening here and we offer 10% discount for all the Bookings lunch and dinner as well as snacks, cakes serving constantly good breakfast, lunch, 5256 3153 chills - P soon (Sorry about the mess!) seniors card holders. and dessert. coffee and cake since December 2009. RESTAURANT bologna Open hours: Open hours: Open hours: 7 days a week from 6.30am. Open hours: 7 days 8am-4:30pm OCEAN GROVE Sunday-Thursday 7am – 4.30pm 11am 8pm, 7 days a week. Closed public holidays nights and Breakfast: 8am-11:45am Serving authentic Chinese cuisine cauliflow Friday & Saturday 7am – 9pm Christmas Day. Lunch: midday–3pm Ocean Grove Marketplace, BOWLING CLUB Choose from an extensive Menu. 64D The Terrace, Ocean Grove Shell Road, Ocean Grove Surf Beach Road, Ocean Grove. 420a Wallington Road, Wallington all day b Ph: 5255 1832 Ph: 5255 5555 Tel: 5256 1944 www.dunescafe.com.au Ph: 5250 6056 Affordable bistro dining. Family friendly Banquets from $25 pp (4 courses) Open ho with childrens play area. Lunch menu Our Specialty – Delicious Homemade Dim Wednes available from 12 -2pm and dinner menu Sim. TAKEAWAY available - BYO 70A The from 6 -8pm, with coffee and biscuits Open hours: Ph: 5255 available all day. Lunch Wed – Sun 12 – 2pm www.ser Open hours: Dinner Tues – Sun from 5pm Monday - Thursday 10am-11pm Closed Monday – except Public holidays Friday & Saturday 10am-12:30pm 26-28 High Street Drysdale Ph: 5253 1788 Sunday 11am-11pm THE D 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Tel 5255 1540 OCEAN GROVE At the D www.oceangrovebowls.com.au great vie DRIFTWOOD CAFE OCEAN GROVE from Bar New Winter menu including some old Lonsdale MARKETPLACE FISH & CHIPS favourites and exciting new dishes to keep Australia We are doing gluten free Fish and chips you warm over Winter. New space opening lunch an here and we offer 10% discount for all the soon (Sorry about the mess!) and dess seniors card holders. Open hours: Open ho Open hours: Sunday-Thursday 7am – 4.30pm Closed p 11am - 8pm, 7 days a week. Friday & Saturday 7am – 9pm Christma Ocean Grove Marketplace, 64D The Terrace, Ocean Grove Surf Bea Shell Road, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1832 Tel: 5256 Ph: 5255 5555
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The local guide for dining on the Bellarine...
A premier place to wine and dine LELEANS Restaurant continues to cement its place as one of the most premier restaurants on the Bellarine Peninsula. Restaurant manager Tegan Drever has, this year, been joined by new executive chef Jason Small and together they continue to provide their wide and varied customer demographic with
exemplary customer service and exceptional food. Jason brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in a wide and varied range of cooking styles. Since his appointment in November, Jason has been quick to impress. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in a wide and varied range of cooking styles.
Open seevn days a week for lunch and dinner, Leleans' extensive menu caters to all tastes. The menus are updated regularly, with fresh, seasonal local produce enhancing the diner's experience. The extensive menus are complimented by daily specials in order to cater for its broad range of clientele.
And just as diverse as its menus, the wine list boasts its ability to appeal to any palate or price range with a selection of premium and boutique wines stocked in the Leleans trademark wine wall, not only a visual gem but also a sommelier's delight. The Leleans team is proud to announce its addition into the Entertainment
Book giving customers the opportunity to take advantage of its dining experience with the benefit of receiving 25% off the bill. Members, guests and visitors alike can enjoy one of the Bellarine Peninsula's best restaurants where waiting staff attend to every detail in a cosy, relaxing atmosphere. Whether seated in the ever
popular and comfortable booth seating or close to the kids' playroom, customers can be sure to experience full table service given by courteous and attentive staff that consistently demonstrates not only an intimate knowledge but also a deep passion for their product. Leleans is the perfect place for your next night out.
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music/live events
• Piping Hot Chicken Shop - Phil Manning, May 30 - Pugsley Buzzard, June 5 • 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 10pm-1am - DJs Saturdays 10pm1am • Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every third Sun of month 2-5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - Sam Hanson, May 30, 6-8.30pm - Morning Melodies Jeana Davidson, June 11, 10am-noon - Wednesdays Happy Hour 5-7pm - Saturdays Live Entertainment 5-8pm - Sundays Half for Half, half price drinks for the
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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 - Tinies 3-7yr Sat 9am - Subbies 8-10yr Monday 4pm - Juniors 11-13yr Saturday 11.15am - Inters 14-16yr Thursday 6pm - Seniors >16yr Tuesday 6.30pm • 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 700951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955 331 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 - Fridays 10.30am Preschool Storytime. - First Wednesday of the month 4pm-5pm Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 8-12 - 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: 52 562 742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove - Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Grove Toy Library Borrow toys for children aged six months to six years, open to families on the Bellarine www. oceangrovetoylibrary. org.au
• Uniting Church Ocean Grove - Friday 10am-noon 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 oceangroveplaygroup@ 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 9.20am-10am. Boorai Centre, Ocean Grove, Thursdays: 10.30am-11.10am • Baby Sign & Sing - A class for babies and toddlers aged six months to two years to learn
basic signs while having fun singing much loved nursery rhymes. Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Fridays: 10.10am-10.40am Contact Rachael 0410 728 238 rach@ boogiebrainacademy. com
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 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 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 51542873. 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 959248 or Bruce 0407 361319 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
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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@
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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 782629 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/coasterssocial-group or phone 0411 952 598. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone Marg on 52592142 for information
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grove news
Weather serves up new challenges for Grove teams THE Winter tennis season has commenced with ten Junior and four Senior teams from Ocean Grove Tennis Club (OGTC). In the Juniors there are 10 winter teams, with nine new members, while some of the Summer players change to netball or football at this time of year. This is also the last ‘junior’ season for three great players, having to move to seniors once they are eighteen. The first week went well with all Juniors getting to know their new team mates and settling into the new rotations. Winter season is always a bit tricky with the cold Saturday mornings and the challenge of battling against inclement weather, but all of the players were committed and excited about starting up again. The season is now well underway with some mixed results for OGTC. Results for May 2 3 Mixed hosted Grovedale Black at Home and lost 2,19 - 4,32. Joel McMahon
won his singles and then partnered with Brooke Vigilante to win their doubles. 4 Boys played at Home against Wandana Height White and won 5,34- 1,19. Zane Beazley, Michael Maertzdorf and Rhiley James won all of their sets for the day. 7 Mixed had a BYE this week. 9 Boys White were at Home this week against Wandana Heights and lost by just 2 games 3,24 - 3, 26. Harry Mullen and Josh Miller won all of there sets. 9 Boys Red played at Geelong Lawn and won by 1 game 3,24 - 3, 25. Sunny Levinson played very well winning his singles and all of the boys won their doubles. 11 Girls travelled to Centre Court Blue and won 2,24 - 4,29. Alice Crawford and Kiana Harrison Roberts won all of their sets on the day. 12 Boys played in Leopold against their Yellow team, and won 1,17 - 5, 34. Loch
Summer grand final winners: Section 6 Girls
Summer grand final winners: Section 4 Boys
Dwyer and Sam Hines had a win in their singles and teamed up to win the doubles together. 14 Mixed White hosted Highton at Home and lost 1,8 - 5, 34. Alex Montgomery won his singles and all of these beginners played very well in their first Winter match. 14 Mixed Red played a very strong Hamlyn Park White team. The opposition had a missing player and just won this match 2,25 - 4, 24. Rohan Crawley had a good match winning both of his sets. 16 Girls travelled to Grovedale Yellow's courts and lost 5,34 -1,10. Aisle McKinlay, a new player to Ocean Grove, won her singles. Results for May 9 3 Mixed played at Leopold and won 0, 14 -6,36. Jade Murphy, Joel McMahon. Brooke Vigilante and Emily Kehagias played well this week to not drop a set. 4 Boys travelled to Jan Juc and won 2,7 -4,16 in an
unfinished match due to rain. Ethan Franks, Zane Beasley, Rhiley James and Michael Maertzdorf make up this team who won enough sets before the rain, to secure a win. 7 Mixed hosted Hamlyn Park and lost 1,17 - 5,34. This is this team’s first match after a bye last week. Alexandra Caldow won her singles. 9 Boys White played away at Jan Juc and won in an unfinished match - 1, 9 - 5, 27. Josh Miller, Jye Thomas, Jack James and Harry Mullen all won their singles before the rain. 9 Boys Red played at Home against Waurn Ponds and won 4,31 - 2, 22. Robert Campbell and new player Julian Selway won their singles and doubles on the day. 11 Girls hosted Bellbrae at Home in a drawn match 3, 27 - 3, 27. Erica Crawford won her singles and her doubles with partner Kiana Harrison Roberts. 12 Boys played at Home against Grovedale and won
4, 27 - 2, 23. Sam Hines and Lochie Dwyer won all of their sets. 14 Mixed White travelled to nearby Clifton Springs and lost 6,36 - 0,5. This team are still finding their feet, with many new players onboard. 14 Mixed Red played at Highton and lost 6,36 -0,5. They had a rough day against very strong Highton team. 16 Girls played at Home versus Clifton Springs and lost 1,13 - 5,30. Amelia Bibby, and new player the the club, Aislynn McKinlay, won the doubles, the only set won for this match up. Results for May 16 3 Mixed hosted Grovedale White at Home and won 5,31 - 1, 21. Brooke Vigilante and Sab Bouma won all their sets. This team is currently second on the ladder. 4 Boys played Grovedale at Home and won 4,28 2, 19. Zane Beazley and Ethan Franks won all of their sets for the day. This team is placed second on
the ladder. 7 Mixed travelled to Wandana Heights and won by just one game 3, 25 - 3,26. Natasha Miller played well to win all of her sets. This team is sixth the ladder. 9 Boys White played Grovedale at Home and won 6,36 - 0, 10. Sunny Levinson, Harry Mullen , Josh Miller and Jack James won all sets which makes them currently second on the ladder. 9 Boys Red had a BYE this week. They are placed third not he ladder. 11 Girls played Wandana Heights at their courts and lost 4,28 - 2,23. Kana won her singles and then doubles with Aimee Howarth. Fourth on the ladder currently. 12 Boys travelled to Lethbridge and won 2, 16 - 4, 31. Sam Hines and Lochie Dwyer won their sets, with Perry Kottek and Mitchell Arumets adding to the game score with some long, close sets. Having a great season, this team
currently top of the ladder. 14 Mixed White played Hamlyn Park Blue at Home and lost 0, 6 - 6, 36. This team struggling a bit but it is still early days. They are seventh on the ladder. 14 Mixed Red hosted Clifton Springs and lost 2,21 - 4, 30. Emily Henrya nd Zac Dwyer won their singles. This places them sixth on the ladder. 16 Girls played Geelong Lawn at their home courts and lost 6,36 - 0,7. The girls are coming across some strong competition but managing to get some games. A great effort. They are eight on the ladder. Seniors In the Seniors there are four teams this Winter. Section 4, Section 6, Section 7 Red and Section 7 White. More results from the seniors in the next edition of the Voice. Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.
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ACCOMMODATION
Barwon Grove Holiday Rentals Bellarine Getaways Portarlington Beach Motel
CONVEYANCING 0412 102 145 5255 3130 5259 3801
ACCOUNTING SERVICES Ocean Grove Accounting Roche Accounting
5256 2815 5256 2764
AGED CARE
5256 2866
ANTENNAS
Able Antenna Service
5253 1680 0404 019 781
Kendall Antennas & Communications
0411 490 430
ARCHITECTS de Atelier Architects
5255 3378
ART CLASSES & GALLERIES
art’s Kool - kids & teens art classes 0437 582 772
AUDIO EQUIPMENT, HIRE, REPAIRS Bellarine Audio
5256 3732
AUTOMOTIVE
Andersons Auto Care Bellarine Auto Services Drysdale Smash Repairs Ocean Grove Automotive (RACV) Parts 4 Automotive Sheen Panel Service
BABY AND CHILD Sandi’s Spot
5255 3884 5253 1644 5251 2322 5255 1050 5256 3210 5256 3183 5255 2943
BANKS
Bendigo Bank NAB Westpac
5255 4866 5255 0700 5255 0377
BEAUTY SALONS
Grove Beauty Room 0439 306 157 Mermaids Unisex Beauty Salon 5255 5844 The Smooth Spot 0431 196 007
BIN HIRE Easy Waste
BRICKLAYING
Glenn Skipper Bricklaying
DANCE CLASSES
Bellarine Academy of Dance
5221 7411 5255 5556 5255 4480 0418 404 543
DELICATESSEN The Olive Pit
Seaviews Manor
Point Lonsdale Television
Sargeants Conveyancing City to Surf Conveyancing Vines Conveyancing
0490 127 849 0438 442 519
BRIDAL WEAR DESIGNER Isabella Design
5255 2034
BUILDING DESIGNERS
5255 1511
DENTAL
Advanced Denture Clinic Coastal Dentures Dr Alastair McCallum - dentist
5255 4533 5255 4700 5255 2584
DISABILITY EQUIPMENT Geelong Wheelchairs Scoot Mobility Scooters
DRESSMAKING Alterations and Repairs
5256 1633
ELECTRICIANS
Brendon Brice Electrical
0409 553 022 0416 165 855
Dave Purdie Electrical Contracting 5256 1988 Geelong Rewires 0417 392 677 Millington Electrics 0412 103 980 Modern Spark 0407 557 573 Oaten Electrical 0402 637 781
ENGINEERING
Laker Engineering Ocean Grove Engineering
5258 1777 5255 5922
ENGRAVING
Ian Pattison Jewellers
5255 2019
ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC Haze Music Entertainment Agents www.hazemusic.com.au
Bellarine Timber & Fencing Just Paling Fences Know A Fence
0413 580 990 0407 694 422 0409 222 112
Coastal Business Services Core Financial Planning Crowe Horwath Lighthouse Business Services
5255 3392 5255 9555 5255 5077 5221 6507
Binder.Peart Design Pty Ltd 0437 463 125 Michael Higgins Building Design 5255 3355
FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING
BUILDERS & NEW HOMES
FLOORING
Beechmore Building Solutions Geelong Homes Homes by Chapman Hotondo Homes Le Maistre
5250 4638 5222 5522 0414 752 159 5255 3556 5255 1309
BUTCHERS
Benno’s Meating Place
5254 1828
CARPENTRY/MAINTENANCE Dream Maker Constructions Gavin Tyrell Carpentry Mark Pattison Carpentry Moore Carpentry & Bld Maint
CARPET CLEANING Carpet Cleaners Geelong
0409 700 229 0497 532 159 0410 454 822 0411 061 556 0414 408 528
Graham Coates Carpet Cleaning Service 0408 526 997
Stanley Steamer Carpet Cleaners 0428 520 525
CARPET CLEANING/REPAIRS Kim Brasier’s Carpet Services
0418 376 820
CELEBRANTS
Leslie Ridgeway Wedding & Funeral Celebrant
CHIMNEY SWEEPS A1 Chimney Sweep
0407 410 393 0426 897 479
CLEANING SERVICES Mazza’s Way-to-Clean Ocean Grove Cleaners T1 Property Maintenance
COMMUNITY GROUPS Vinnies
5256 2050
COMPUTER SALES & REPAIRS BITS IT Services SeeCureIT.com
0411 416 384 0413 967 051
5255 2044 5253 1855 5255 2212
FLORISTS
Beachside Blooms
5255 3030
FRUIT & VEG
Ocean Grove Fresh Fruit
5255 3599
FUNERAL DIRECTORS Tuckers Funeral & Bereavement Service
GARAGES
Greater Geelong Garages Grove Rollerdoors
5255 5500 5221 4788
0414 607 453 0438 231 799
0414 525 392 0420 205 572 13 15 46 0419 583 154 0433 652 640
Steve's HandyMan & Carpentry Service 0497 331 788
T1 Property Maintenance Tim's Handyman Service
GLAZIERS Frenchy’s Coastal Glazing
GOLF CLUBS
13th Beach Public Driving range Lonsdale Golf Club Ocean Grove Golf Club Portarlington Golf Club Smith Attrill Golf Academy
A Touch of Class Remedial Massage 5255 5137
Bellarine Allied Health Group Bellarine Podiatry Epic Health Medical Clinic OG Chinese Medicine OG Remedial Massage Centre Ocean View Massage Seaside Serenity Massage Bellarine Hire
5256 3642 5256 2019
0499 222 042 0438 861 271 0418 519 078
0448 541 221 5254 2622 5258 1955 5256 2795 5259 2492 5254 2622
5256 2500 0432 961 910 5255 3358 0414 893 719 0403 956 900 5255 1344
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HOME LOANS
Smartline Mortgage Brokers
JEWELLERS
Cleo Fine Jewellery Ian Pattison Jewellers
5255 1177 0418 384 104
RESTAURANTS/CAFES Beachhouse Elkhorn Roadhouse Leleans Restaurant & Functions Michel’s Patisserie Ocean Grove Hotel and Bistro Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta Piping Hot Chicken Shop The Dunes The Groove The Mex
RETAIL
Bellarine Furniture and Bedding Kairos in Grove Knock Knock Homewares Montanas Fashion & Accessories The Last Piece The Vintage Cupboard
ROOFING
Coastal Roofing Dabcon
Outdoor Vision Landscaping Tim’s Pruning & Landscaping
LAWYERS
0418 329 765 0438 861 271
Posilock Locksmiths Sectrol Security Sylont Watching Service
5254 1877 5255 4411 5222 2077
LEADLIGHTS & REPAIRS Carl Davies Leadlights & Repairs
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Women's division: Surfside Waves 0 Kardinia 0
Goaless but plenty of pace A BEAUTIFUL night for some beautiful soccer as the Waves women took it right up to last years Grand Finalists. In a tight game we played the way we want to play led by Wallace as sweeper and Murphy in the middle both instrumental in controlling the game when we had possession. Mills was in fine form
with Jennings on fire up front on the back of a PB in the GOR marathon last week. A game played at real pace from both teams who both had some great opportunities to score. Sparks,Pickett were Waves other major players, same effort, same time next week as we take on Geelong.
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Waves results: weekend May 16-17 Mens Div 1:
Barwon 2 Surfside Waves 4 The Waves faced a tough task away to league leaders Barwon, and were still looking for their first win of the campaign. Both teams battled for possession in the early stages, and the blustery conditions made it difficult for either team to settle. Waves were patient and defended well, looking to catch Barwon on the break. Some tidy passing from Aaron Bond and Gabe McClelland saw them release Adrian Bond into space. Bond fired a shot toward the near post only to have the keeper parry straight to an oncoming Doug Miller who tucked it neatly over the keeper. Waves went down a player after coach Luis McClelland was concussed after receiving a knee to the temple. Waves were slower to recover after the break in play, and Barwon pulled one
back shortly after, and then took the lead shorty before the break, benefitting from an a clear offside call that was waved away by the referee. Surfside never dropped their heads and hit the second half with gusto. Barwon struggled to deal with the ongoing attack, and Doug Miller won a penalty for Surfside which was coolly converted by captain Adrian Bond. This rattled Barwon, and the Waves took full advantage, with Staffan Hargreaves winning another penalty which again was calmly scored by Adrian Bond. Steve McGain, who replaced McClelland, capped off a fine victory with a great solo effort to see the scores finish at 4-2 to Surfside. A brilliant and well-deserved win for the Waves. Womens Division: Deakin Ducks 1 Surfside Waves 1 We took on ladder leaders and
last seasons undefeated league minor premiers. Waves rose to the challenge in no uncertain terms. Playing some sublime football marshalled at the back superbly by Wallace, Sparks and Pickett with a new midfield trio of Murphy, Mills and Sattler we had the Ducks on the rack from the get to. Debut in goal for Fletcher who was fantastic. First to the ball was the message after last weeks game and everyone's response was brilliant. We scored from a pin point corner sent in by Sattler and Gillbee made no mistake. 1 up to the Waves. Cruel injury blows to Mills, Gillbee and Wallace left us with no subs in the second half. With play delayed whilst an ambulance came for Wallace we restarted with a penalty against us, duly converted. Outstanding performance from Murphy whose talk and action brought our shape back together with continual
running up front from Jennings as she threatened the Ducks defence with every run. We look forward to our next encounter, keep building ladies, good football to watch, keep up the hard work. Mens Division 3 Blue Drysdale 0 - Surfside Waves 3 The Waves travelled to Howard Glover Reserve to take on the undefeated league leaders, Drysdale. With several players unavailable the coach was willing to play if required. A stern warning was issued before the game started to switch on and don’t allow Drysdale the space to play. Fresh from the previous week’s victory, the confidence of the team was on display with a well disciplined first half. Two goals from Nicholson, who could have had a first half hat-trick when he sprung the offside trap and chipped the keeper only for it to
bounce back off the crossbar. Half time we went into the sheds two nil up. Waves scorned several chances and could have easily been five or six up at half time. A reminder was issued to the players to not let up on the pressure as we expected Drysdale to come at us. Drysdale rarely troubled us in the second half and Nicholson scored his third when he again sprung open the defence from a sublime long free kick from Powell. Mujica had a long range free kick parried by the Drysdale goalkeeper as well as a one on one saved by the keeper. Waves continued to press and continued to create chances. A pleasing and confidence building result for entire team. The smiles on the faces of the young men at Surfside Waves was a pleasing sight. Job done! Belief is a wonderful thing as we look to continue our current form.
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Longboard titles celebrate 15 winners at Grove Carolyn Lalor came 4th in the Women's Over 35 event.
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Under 18 boys 1st and 2nd Billy Whitton and Hugh Taylor.
Ocean Grover Heather Peck won the Over 35 Women.
Men's Over 45 runner-up Yestin Griffiths.
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Grover Rob Emslie was knocked out in the 2nd round.
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SMALL but clean and contestable waves greeted the surfers for the second round of the HIF Victorian Longboard Titles at Ocean Grove earlier this month. Molly Powell (Anglesea) took out her fourth consecutive Open Women’s Longboard win where 15 state titles were decided with divisions ranging from under 18 to over 65. Powell, who has won the previous three years, continued her dominance of the Open Women’s Longboard division with a strong showing in the final. Locking in a heat total of 13.50, Powell placed ahead of Lucy Walsh (Point Lonsdale) who scored a total of 8.27 points. Morgan GriggsKennelly (Aireys Inlet) placed in third with Meg Gubbins (Torquay) in fourth. “I’m so happy to win again. It’s always good to see where you are at in terms of your surfing. I have fun competing against all the girls and hanging out at the beach” said Powell. “It was surprisingly strong swell out there. But it was fun, I found a couple of little pockets on the inside near the end of the heat.” The day saw good performances from the Ocean Grovers Chris McSween and Heather Peck as well as up and coming Barwon Heads junior Billy Whitton. The Open Men’s division saw firstround winner Rob Emslie (Ocean Grove) get knocked out of the competition in the second round leaving the door open for Liam Griggs-
Kennelly (Aireys Inlet) to take the final. The final was a close affair with Luke Lalor (Apollo Bay) eventually taking the round win with a heat total of 11.93. Placing second was Will Cousins (Torquay) with Liam Griggs-Kennelly and Oscar Lalor (Apollo Bay) in third and fourth, leaving Griggs-Kennelly just short of the state title. Only 40 points separated the top two surfers after the two events with Emslie on 3220 points and Griggs-Kennelly on 3180 points. Ben Considine (Barwon Heads) again showed his skills in the traditional Logging division, locking in the highest heat total and the ‘HIF Wave of the Day’. Considine nailed a 9.67 on his way to a heat total of 18.34 (out of a possible 20) in the Open Men Logger final. Placing in second was Will Cousins. Liam Griggs-Kennelly and Arturo Tallarida (Mornington Peninsula) placed in third and fourth.
State Champions: Open Men – Rob Emslie (Ocean Grove). Open Women – Molly Powell (Anglesea). Under 18 Boys – Billy Whitton (Barwon Heads). Under 18 Girls – Morgan Griggs-Kennelly (Aireys Inlet). Over 35 Men – Michael Pinney (Point Lonsdale). Over 35 Women – Heather Peck (Ocean Grove). Over 40 Men – Michael Pinney (Point Lonsdale). Over 45 Men – Brett Lalor (Apollo Bay). Over 50 Men – Greg Brown (Jan Juc). Over 55 Men – John Lane (Jan Juc). Over 60 Men – Bob Smith (Jan Juc). Over 65 Men – Bob Smith (Jan Juc). Open Logger – Ben Considine (Barwon Heads). Under 18 Logger – Billy Whitton (Barwon Heads). Over 40 Logger – Greg Brown (Barwon Heads).
Round 2 Results: Open Men: 1st Luke Lalor – 11.93; 2nd Will Cousins – 10.24; 3rd Liam Griggs-Kennelly – 9.90; 4th Oscar Lalor – 9.20. Open Women: 1st Molly Powell – 13.50; 2nd Lucy Walsh – 8.27; 3rd Morgan Griggs-Kennelly – 8.17; 4th Meg Gruggins – 4.30. Over 35 Men: 1st Ben Pitts – 11.67; 2nd Matty Wright – 10.46; 3rd Michael Pinney – 9.00; 4th Chris McSween – 7.60; 5th Daniel Swainston – 5.70. Over 35 Women: 1st Heather Peck – 10.90; 2nd Kate Sullivan – 9.83; 3rd Melanie Renton – 6.74; 4th Carolyn Lalor – 4.17. Over 40 Men: 1st Michael Pinney – 11.40; 2nd Tomaso Bellasai – 9.80; 3rd Ben Pitts – 9.70. Over 45 Men: 1st Brett Lalor – 9.53; 2nd Yestin Griffiths – 8.54; 3rd Grant Price – 8.20; 4th Peter Brooks – 7.87. Over 50 Men: 1st Greg Brown – 12.70; 2nd Grant Price – 11.60; 3rd Clint Wall – 10.24; 4th Brian Kuit – 8.17; Over 55 Men: 1st John Lane – 10.57; 2nd Brian Kuit – 10.24; 3rd John Ayton – 9.03; 4th Glen Hunwick – 6.57. Over 60 Men: 1st John Ayton – 13.90; 2nd Bud White – 10.67; 3rd Bob Smith – 9.00. Over 65 Men: 1st Bob Smith – 6.83; 2nd Colin Macgowan – 3.80; 3rd Herbert Jercher – 3.20. Under 18 Girls: 1st Morgan Griggs-Kennelly – 8.60; 2nd Shannen Firns. Under 18 Boys: 1st Billy Whitton – 10.50; 2nd Hugh Taylor – 5.24. Open Logger: 1st Ben Considine – 18.34; 2nd Will Cousins – 13.47; 3rd Liam Griggs-Kennelly – 12.67; 4th Arturo Tallarida – 7.23. Under 18 Logger: 1st Billy Whitton – 15.83; 2nd Joel McLean – 9.27. Over 40 Logger: 1st Greg Brown – 14.67; 2nd Cameron McLean – 8.73; 3rd Steve King – 4.67.
Full Results and Ratings can be found online at www.surfingvic.com The HIF Victorian Longboard Titles is presented by Play it Safe by the Water – Never Surf Alone and Supported by Cancer Council Suncreen, Coastalwatch. com and Surfing Victoria.
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Troy snares Bears win
Bellarine Bears president Matt Price and Leopold Community Bank community liaison manager Marg MacFadyen.
Defib machine for Reserve BELLLARINE Bears Baseball Club recently installed a defibrillator machine at the club’s home base at Wallington Recreation Reserve. The funding for the defibrillator machine was made courtesy of the Leopold Community Bendigo Bank's successful ‘Community Investment Program’.
Last season, a member of nearby club Deakin University baseball team suffered a heart attack while playing in the Geelong Baseball Association’s winter season. The 50-year-old was brought back to life by the efforts of others via CPR and an on-site defibrillator.
The man was taken to hospital and survived the incident but according to attending paramedics these actions quite likely saved the life of the father and husband. The defibrillator will be in operational use across the summer months when Wallington Cricket Club plays home games.
IT took a Troy Snarey three run home run for Wallington’s Bellarine Bears A Grade side to come out on top of the Lara Wildcats 6-3 in round 7 of the Geelong Baseball Association winter season. Two hits to Snarey (3 RBIs), with a hit a piece to Wayne Visser, Simon Murry and Chris Barker kept the Bears offence threatening all day. Two RBIs to Chris Bramwell put a score on the board earlier in the game for the Bears. In yet another superb outing pitcher Murry (4 strikeouts) threw
6 scoreless innings before handing over to reliever Bramwell (1 strikeout). The Bears A Reserve side defeated Lara Wildcats 2-0. In a game where defence dominated, pitcher Josh Crotty went the complete game throwing 6 strikeouts. With the bat an Alex Hockey double was backed up with hits to Crotty (1 RBI), Tyson O'Keefe, Lachlan Stott and Dane Wise-Graham (1 RBI). In C Grade the Bellarine Bears defeated Deakin Blues 10-4. The highlights of the game were home runs to Lachlan Hockey
and Luke Sarah. With the bat Clay Metcalfe had 3 hits (2 doubles), 2 hits to Andrew Riddett and a hit to Matt Connell. Taking to the mound, pitcher Danny Nichols (5 strikeouts) went a complete game. In the Under 15 competition, the combined Bellarine/Deakin side had to settle for a 6-6 draw against Werribee. For the offence Paul Hassan starred with 2 hits, with hits also to Gordon Kustera and Chris Hockey, Starting pitcher Lachlan Hockey (6 strike outs) and reliever Hassan (2 strike outs) led the defence for Bellarine/Deakin. The Under 13 Bellarine Bears went down to East Belmont Saints 9-10. Five runs in the last innings was not enough in the end for the Bears to overrun the opposition. Two hit each to Sam Lazarus (1 double) and Zac Brady (1 double) led the Bears hitting. Pitchers Brady and Jack Wearing fought hard for the Bears on the mound. If you are interested in finding out more pay the Bears a visit online at www. bellarinebears.org.au.
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Round 1 Ocean Grove U18 v Geelong Amateur Ocean Grove 8.6.54 defeated by Geelong Amateur 15.11.101 The Grubbers Under 18 boys had their first taste of Division 1 footy, going down to Geelong Amateur in a spirited display. The first quarter unfolded like a horror story, with the Ammos completely overwhelming the shell shocked Grubbers,
dominating through the middle and bombarding the goals. A 7 goal lead ensued and perhaps the Grubbers may have thought this Division 1 caper was all too hard. Thankfully they are made of sterner stuff, and Ocean Grove knuckled down, started playing their brand of Grubbers footy and worked their way back into the game. Luke ‘the Duke’ Bastiaan controlled centre half forward, giving the
onballers a target to kick to, and Fletcher Sharrock put his aerial skills to great use, dominating up forward and jagging three goals. After being close to 50 points behind during the second quarter, the Grubbers had reduced the margin to 3 goals midway through the third term. The effort to get themselves back in the game eventually told on the home team, and the Ammos kicked away in
the final term to earn a well deserved win. There is plenty to work on, but also plenty to take out of the game. The leadership of James Teague was crucial when the team was under the pump, bottom age players such as Kyle Ewart, Riley Featherby and Corey Pfeiffer showed they belong and ruckman Ned Thorley showed his skills extend beyond the dancefloor with a spirited display in the ruck.
What this game did show, was that the Grubbers best footy is more than competitive against Division 1 opposition. The challenge is to produce it for longer periods of time and to reduce the gap between their best and worst. Goals: F. Sharrock 3, J. Nicholson 2, H. Walker 1, L. Bastiaan 1, B. Gist 1 Best: L. Bastiaan, K. Ewart, J. Teague, C. Pfeiffer, R. Featherby, H. Hoober.
Ladder leader after win away Round 2 Ocean Grove U16 (1) v Modewarre Ocean Grove 12.11.83 defeated Modewarre 4.4.28 Grubbers were up at the crack of dawn for the long trek out to the rolling hills of Modewarre. Leaving home in pitch black conditions, the boys from Ocean Grove must have been still half asleep by the time game started as they were totally outplayed by an undermanned 17 man Warriors team. Modda' were first to the ball and committed to the cause, and it was only through the efforts of Logan Taylor and Connor Harvey that the Grubbers were able to stay in touch on the scoreboard in the first half. With scores level at half time, some stern words from the coach woke
the Grubbers from their slumber. Suddenly it was the Grubbers who won first use of the ball, dominating the clearances and giving their forwards opportunity to hit the scoreboard. The skipper Michael Smith and Tom Ryan controlled the forward line as Ocean Grove headed for the ¾ time huddle with a 22 point lead. The floodgates opened in the final term with a 6 goal to one blitz and what looked like a potential disaster ended up a comfortable 55 point win. Probably the most pleasing aspect of the win was the performance of the younger group. Logan Taylor and Tom Ryan continued their good form while Max Sutton, Lachlan McVilly and Nathan Pearson put forward their best games of the year. The win leaves the Grubbers
on top of the ladder, facing a top of the clash with Geelong Amateur in the next round. Goals: T.Ryan 2. M.Smith 2, H.Pearce 2, R.Jordan 1, J.Caligiuri 1, N.Pearson 1, L.Taylor 1, C.Lyons 1. M.Henkel 1. Best: L.Taylor, C.Harvey, R.Jordan, M.Smith, O.Monteith, S.Luppino Round 2 Ocean Grove U16 (2)19.18.132 GWSP 2 0.3:3 The Grubbers U16 seconds kept the momentum flowing from last weeks inaugural win to convincingly account for an undermanned Geelong West St Peters side. The boys came out the blocks hard and fast and set the tone for the rest of the match. The versatile Jack Tregenza went up forward and got involved early. His strong leads and great overhead marking
resulted in 3 goals for the match, not bad for a full back! Ben Bennett was at his usual best getting in and under for the hard fought contested ball in what could easily have been a best on ground performance. The boys were relentless and drove the ball forward from the centre bounce with great link up football. Ronan Heally directed the troops with his voice and great work around the stoppages. Connor OKeefe and Lachy Habgood were silky, dodging and weaving through traffic to get clear and give the forwards every opportunity. The game was pretty much over at half time but there was no letting the foot of the pedal for this team. Hamish McManus attacked the ball like there was no tomorrow and was clean as a
whistle with his skills, hitting targets down field or dishing handballs to team mates streaming past. In a real highlight, Nick Malone put in his best game for the season so far, even after copping a real heavy knock. His endeavour and straight line attack on the footy was inspirational. Another to light up Memorial Oval was Louis Conquit. He too put in an absolute blinder at both ends of the ground and his support around the ball was outstanding. A welcome return to the side was Tyler Bryant who just helped himself to 3 goals, each as good as the next. He was one of 12 goal kickers on the day in a big win to a side on the move. Best: B.Bennett, L.Habgood, C.OKeefe, N.Malone, H.McManus, L.Conquit
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Reds four goal quarter Round 6 - weekend of May 15 OGCC U10 Red (40) St Albans Brogden (36) Wow! A fantastic four goal last quarter saw our team win against St Albans Brogden by only 4 points. The team was encouragingly and enthusiastically guided by Dave Farrell in the absence of coach ‘Joffa’ and our Captain for the week Harry Hillier. Harry was strong in the back line early in the game and then won important possessions late in the game when the team needed. A great Captain’s game. Joey Chalmers played a great game also, being able to keep the ball in front of him and running onto it. Max McGuane, fought hard all game and worked back on his opponent as a strong backman. 2nd and 3rd efforts by Liam Williamson earnt him an award for his efforts. Goals were scored by Jakeb, Ted, Billy, Harry, Lachlan and Harrisyn, with a great team effort to come from behind and win. Great game Cobras. OGCC U10 White (21) Angelsea (3) Cobras white players refused to accept their underdog status and came out coyly up against an in form Anglesea side treading lightly up until the last quarter with both sides 3 points apiece. Jobe Lange snagged two along with Jackson Stephenson who capitalised on perfect feeding play from cobras mid-fielders Miller Keck and Preston Rokesky .Solid ruck work from Noah Collins, Jayden Thorn and Harry Rolfs gave runners Riley Hynson, Will Irwin and Ethan Hamilton room to move moving the ball superbly through the center. Jack Every earnt his pay and silenced the critics. Solid defending from Finly Rolfs, Ben Eales and Ashley Dwyer had an impact. Special mention to Michael Wilkinson, Elijah Ottoson and Jacko Stephensons "hanga" great effort. Awards to Jobe Lange, Preston Rokesky, Jackson Stephenson, Jayden Thorn and Jack Every OGCC U10 Orange (20) Aireys Inlet (42) The Boys took on Aireys Inlet for the second week in a row under much better conditions, a fantastic team effort saw a much better game from our boys, full of enthusiasm and run they took the game right up to the Eels. If not for one tall player for the Eels who rucked all day, our team could have won. With goals to Ryan, Henry, and a burst through the pack goal to James Dean, the boys were on fire. The Stow brothers were fearless, Ryan Drinkwater and James Devine taking strong marks and Liam bounced back from a kick in the head last week to get some important
PICTURED: Action from Cobras u12 Blue game with Torquay Grossman on Saturday morning. possessions, a great team effort. Best Players awards to Henry Wood, Oliver Kristapsons, Hamish Stow and Silas Anthony. OGCC U10 Blue (36) Lara(29) A terrific all round team effort won the day for the Blues against a competitive Lara. Usual suspects Blake Hodgson, Jack Connolly and Levi Norman set up the game for a close last quarter with lots of support from our 1st year players. Tom Greer and Ari Mantzaris moved into the middle in the last quarter and thwarted any chance of a Lara victory with their great tackling and long kicks. Jarrah Hay got bowled over going for a mark but still managed to come up holding a Lara players boot! Jezalenko you beauty.. Straight out of the coaches book. Keep it going Blues. Awards to Angus Derham, Jamieson Hallam, Tom Greer and Lachie Appleyard. OGCC U12 Blue (102) Grovedale Black (25) It was a lovely warm Sunday morning and our boys treated us to a spectacular display of junior footy. Grovedale Black were met with wall after wall of fair tackles and found there was no room to move without having to face a Cobra. OGCC Blue were not only strong in defence, they were also hurting the opposition with some very accurate kicks at goal. In the third quarter with a target in mind, the boys kicked 5 goals in 15 mins, averaging a goal every 3 minutes!A mighty effort with a great display of courage from the boys who tackled well, smothered the ball and put their bodies on the line today. Goals kickers were Rhys Devlin, Sam Donegan, Hayden Ewart, Luke Ewart, Nick Gibbon, Will Lamb, Xavier Norman & Kirby Reilly, with Awards going to Lachlan Pfaender, Saxon Apps, Tim Hannan and Will Wright. OGCC U12 White (52) North Shore Seagulls (39) On a perfect day for football
the Cobras White boys came ready to play and put in a full 4 quarter effort against a strong opponent. Their constant attack on the ball and relentless pressure around the contest is what made all the difference on the day. Led by the captains for the day Xavier Ryan and Eoin McNolty, once again their teamwork and link up play was a joy to watch. Goal kickers were Xavier Ryan, James Spowart, Saxon Copeland,Jai Harrison Roberts, Kye Annard and Austin Hamilton. The Encouragement Award winners were Saxon Copeland, Xavier Eales, Jai Harrison Roberts and Eoin McNolty. GO COBRAS! OGCC U12 Orange (116) Aireys Inlet (14) On Saturday morning the Snake pit saw U/12s OGCC Orange take on Airey’s Inlet. The Captains for the day were Joe Doedel and Cooper Smith. The Cobras boys with a pre-game rev up from Coach Craig began quickly leading at qtr time 24 to 1 point. This continued in the second and third qtr with Airey’s Inlet having trouble penetrating the “ Pricey Wall” and led 65 to 14 at 3/4 time. The last qtr saw the floodgates open and the Cobras rammed on 8.3 to run out easy winners. Award winners for the day were Ned Gray, Bailey Hague, Darcy Mifsud and Koby Welch. Goalkickers were Hamish Green, Oscar Price, Connor Asquith, Luka Kapitelli, Joe Doedel , Jack Newland , Darcy Freeman , Max Lacy , Baxter Lindsay , Flynn Ness ,Cooper Ward and Koby Welch. OGCC U14 1's (46) Geelong Amateurs (0) The OGCC U/14 1's travelled to Queens Park to take on the Geelong Amateurs on Sunday. In slippery conditions, the boys has a solid 1st qtr and held a handy 10 point lead at the first break. Mitch Taylor was again dominating the clearances and was being
ably assisted by a rampant Ross Symonds. The team stepped it up in the 2nd qtr and with a stingy backline & a hard working forward line the 2nd qtr was all Cobras & they held a 36 half time lead. The second half turned into a grind but with the backline being impenetrable and Luke Giblin, Kobe Annand and Tom Ness teaming beautifully across half back, the boys held the opposition scoreless running out 46 point winners. OGCC U14 2's (68) Modewarre (56) The Cobra 2nds played good contested football in the 1st quarter and got the score on the board early to take control of the game however their pressure backed off in the 2nd quarter letting Modewarre get back into the game. This was addressed at half time and a better 3rd quarter was delivered by the boys. The last quarter was a good challenge for the boys who came from behind to kick a number of goals and they posted a very solid win. Effort delivered reward! OGCC U14 3's (0) South Barwon 2 (62) This week the boys travelled to South Barwon to play their 2nd side. Although they were too big and strong we battled extremely hard all day and everyone contributed. Connor FisherMcNeil was our dominant big man on the Ground, Alexander Warner was hard at the footy and Ben Soppitt and Cooper Falconer were outstanding. Well done boys, a tough game of footy. Round 7- weekend of 22nd May (Friday night and Saturday games only) OGCC U10 Orange (47) Drysdale Boothroyd (16) The Orange boys travelled to Drysdale to play their Boothroyd side under lights on Friday night, a tight opening quarter with the ball spending more time up Drysdale's end with them only scoring one behind, inside the last couple of minutes Koby
Millar-Burton got his first goal for the season from the goal square. James Devine kicked our only goal in the second giving us a 7 point lead at the main break. The boys could feel their first win for the season was possible, and with brilliant goals to Henry Wood, James Stow and Griffin Anthony's first goal in only his second game, gave us a good lead at three quarter time. Full of run and dash, the boys were relentless, Henry Wood was full of run, Tane Napier was devastating on the wing, Joe McGregor, Ben Bowers and Oliver Kristapson were rock solid in defense and Ryan Drinkwater played a brilliant captain's game helping us outscore Drysdale in every quarter, giving us our first victory for the season. Awards to William Croswell, Sunny Ofthsea, Joe McGregor and Ben Bowers, a great team effort! OGCC U10 Blue (30) Torquay Grossman (13) A home game this week for the Blue boys which proved to be a great game of footy. A quick start by Torquay had our defenders busy in the first quarter. The boys hit their straps in the 2nd with a great goal from Luke Devlin and a super bouncing goal by Kai Caligari. Tough tackling and rebound play by Ari Mantzaris helped Jack Connelly finish with a terrific running goal. Torquay mounted challenge in the last but outstanding defensive work by Tom Greer, Jack Connelly and Angus Derham made sure the blues got the job done.
Awards this week to Archie Moran, Luke Devlin, Austin Webber, Zaden Bell and Lachie Allan. OGCC U10 Red (12) Torquay Voss (44) Noah Poirier led our Under 10 Red team today as Captain. He started off in the back pocket and held the defence up well. Lachlan Morrow was another strong player and when playing half forward he presented himself well and created team options by bringing his team mates into the play. Torquay were held to only one goal in the 3rd quarter and Shay Kilpatrick worked well at half back with strong marks and long kicks. Oscar Koec-Teaque contributed and played a team game and also was strong with his marking. Not a win today but all players put in great efforts. Go Cobras! OGCC U12 White (1) South Barwon 1 (90) It was an extremely tough day at the office for the
Cobras White boys today. After a slow start to the game the boys found themselves in big trouble at quarter time with South Barwon piling on 6 first quarter goals to zero. It was much of the same in the second quarter but that's when the Cobras spirit and fight kicked in, the second half was a great arm-wrestle and although they could not close the gap on the scoreboard the boys played their hearts out and kept the home team to only 4 second half goals. The Cobras were fantastically led by their captains for the day in Jhonte Lange and Saxon Copeland who along with their teammates never gave up and continued to fight right to the final siren. Great effort boys! Encouragement awards this week to Fletcher Keck, Ned Poynder, Izaak Terhorst and Bailey Scarpa. OGCC U12 Blue (8) Torquay Grossman (23) It was perfect footy weather for a Cobra home game against an inform Torquay Grossman. The Torquay team got away to a 2 goal lead in the 1st quarter, with these being the only goals they scored all day. The Blue team battled hard all day displaying some tight footy with great smothers, tackling and a great goal in the 3rd quarter by Cooper Styles had the boys really chasing a win. The last quarter proved a tough contest and our boys could not peg the opposition back. A great effort today boys! Awards to Aston Lynch, Liam Chapman, Josh Giblin and Max West. OGCC U14 2's (111) Torquay Nairn (1) The early game today required a wakeup call for everyone and Cobra 2nds were on from the 1st bounce putting multiple goals on the scoreboard through the 1st and 2nd quarters. Brilliant run and carry off our half back line provided many opportunities to be set up further down field. The 3rd and 4th quarters continued in much the same style with good solid efforts all around the ground from all the players. A very good win was enjoyed by all with multiple goal kickers.
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Ocean Grove's B grade netball side before their big win against Newcomb. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY
Grubbers enjoy four big victories THE SUN was shining as Ocean Grove took on the Newcomb girls this week to try and maintain their march to the f inals. Some great performances from all teams with A Grade goaler Alex Lee scoring 52 goals. A Grade Ocean Grove 78 def Newcomb 25 Best K. Ollis, C. Praud, A. Lee Great game from the Grove girls who maintained their focus through some clever work from Kelsey Ollis in defence together with Clem Praud taking Newcomb on through the centre and a goalscoring feast from Alex Lee. B Grade Ocean Grove 66 def Newcomb 17 Best S. Greenwood, E. Mercer, V. Rischitelli B grade girls pressured all over the court with fantastic defensive work
from Sarah Greenwood and Vanessa Rischitelli and plenty of goals from Erin Mercer. C grade Ocean Grove 43 def Newcomb 19 Best B. Fankhauser, R. deKrester, B. Gavin C grade are f inding their form and this week it was the wings that dominated through Bree Fankhauser in defence and Britt Gavin in attack feeding Rowena deKretser in goals. D grade Ocean Grove 40 def Newcomb 18 Best B. Walter, T. Splatt, N. Maslen D grade are f inding versatility through the team with Brooke Walter starring at both ends of the court, Tamara Splatt in defence keeping the Newcomb goals at bay while Nikita Maslen threaded through the middle in a spirited win.
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B grade action
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The C grade side before their 24-goal win.
D grade, above and below.
The D graders won by 22 goals against the Power.
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ELEVEN: Brayden Warren snagged 11 goals for the Grubbers.
GRAB: Harrison Foott marks strongly in the senior game.
Action from the reserves game.
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286-point mauling of Power puts Grove back on track
Mammoth win for Grubbers MARK HEENAN
A GOAL bonanza from Grubber star forwards Travis Gavin and Brayden Warren saw Ocean Grove smash lowly Newcomb by 286 points on May 16. A livewire Gavin booted 13 goals, while youngster Warren had a day out at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve with 11 majors. Warren’s 11 goals was his best return at senior BFL level, while the last time Gavin booted 10 or more was against Newcomb in round one 2014. The 286-point defeat was Newcomb’s biggest loss of 2015 and eclipsed Geelong Amateur’s 279-point thrashing of the Power at Queens Park in round three. The resounding win saw the Grubbers move into eighth position on the ladder with a 2-4 record after six rounds. Ocean Grove lost its first four games of the season, but its percentage rose from a poor 60.92% to a much healthier 117.95%. At quarter time the Grubbers had already posted their highest score
SCOREBOARD
OCEAN GROVE 43.36.294 def NEWCOMB 1.2.8 GOALS: T. Gavin 13, B. Warren 11, D. Freeman 5, A. O'Callaghan 4, A. Higgins 2, D. West 2, L. Sinnott 2, J. Rawlings, H. Foott, R. Hargrave, L. Rock BEST: T. Gavin, B. Warren, L. Rock, A. O'Callaghan, D. West, A. Jarvis
SLIPS CATCH: Ocean Grove may have won by 286 points, but it didn't stop star midfielder Andy Higgins from diving for this mark. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY of 2015 with 11.10.76. Fraser Clatworthy kicked O’Callaghan booted we planned during the Ocean Grove piled the visitors' only major. five and four goals week worked, so that was on seven and 11 goals The Grubbers kicked respectively. pleasing,” Walsh said. in the second and third 25 goals in the second Ocean Grove coach “To the players' credit quarters. half, which included 14 in Wayne Walsh was they did exactly what we The home side, which the final term. pleased with his team’s wanted them to do. had 79 scoring shots, kept Grubber goalsneak performance after the “I thought they started the Power goalless until Daniel Freeman and match. well, they had probably late in last term where midfielder Aaron “I suppose everything a flat spot in the second
Livewire forward boots 13
BAKER'S DOZEN: Ocean Grove star Travis Gavin booted 13 goals against Newcomb.
term a little, but other than that it was quite good for four quarters.” Walsh said the role of his side’s defence was crucial despite the Grubber goal surge. He praised the efforts of prized recruit Ryan Hargrave who played in his first win at Ocean Grove and fellow defenders Paddy Maloney, Matt Caldow and Kane Reardon. “We were very happy with our defence the way they worked in numbers and switched the footy,” Walsh said. “I thought the inclusion of Hargrave got us moving the ball better, his inside 50 entries were great. “Paddy Maloney really locked down well and (Matt) Caldow played a
big game at centre halfback.” IN the reserves, Ocean Grove moved to fourth position on the BFL ladder courtesy of its 153-point victory against Newcomb. Final scores were Ocean Grove 27.11.180 to Newcomb 4.3.27. Grubber Ben Garrard booted six goals for the home side, while Patrick West, Matthew McCartney and James Stapleton all kicked three majors apiece. Ben Saunders and Matt Davies both kicked two goals apiece. Ocean Grove defender Sam Rankin is expected to be in the mix for a senior recall against Anglesea on May 30 after he was named best afield for the Grubber reserves.
Sport
Ocean Grove GROVE ON COURT
Podium finish for Fraser TEN year old Ocean Grove Primary School pupil Fraser Clark competed in the Victorian Country Road Cycling Championships earlier this month at Harcourt. Fraser took part in the u/13 boys along with 11 riders,.keeping an average race speed of 32kms per hour, on a 12km hilly course, in chilly conditions. Fraser finished with the peloton in a sprint finsh to claim 3rd place.
The fifth grader is an active member and cyclist of the Geelong Cycling Club. The youngster told the Voice: “The conditions were windy and there was strong competition from all over Victoria. The hills were challenging and we raced at a high pace. I really enjoyed the course and it was a great day of racing.” Fraser pictured right, putting his all into the finish.
Higgins stars
MARK HEENAN
Ocean Grove BFL interleague players from left; Jack Rawlings, Jahd Anderson, Andy Higgins and Andrew Jarvis. Picture: CATHY TISDALE
FOUR Ocean Grove senior footballers represented the Bellarine Football League Interleague against the Wimmera Football League at Horsham on Saturday May 23. Grubber quintet Jack Rawlings, Andy Higgins, defender Jahd Anderson and ruckman Andrew Jarvis made valuable contributions despite Wimmera’s 17-point win at Horsham City Oval. Final scores were Wimmera 17.13.115 to Bellarine 15.8.98. Star Ocean Grove
midfielder Andy Higgins continued his strong season in 2015 and booted three goals in a losing side, while running backman Anderson went forward and kicked one goal. Silky Grubber onballer Jack Rawlings, who received a late call-up for BFL squad and was part of a 25-man team that travelled to Horsham last week, was named in the best players for the BFL. Rawlings, who completed a pre-season with Werribee Tigers VFL team, was not named in original squad after a shoulder injury kept him out of action for three of
the Grubbers first four games in 2015. STAR Geelong Amateur sharpshooter Mitch Day bagged seven goals for the BFL Interleague. Day, who leads the BFL goalkicking tally with 44 goals from six games with Amateur, has proven to be a dominant force for last
year’s BFL premiers in the first six rounds this season. Torquay BFL star Matthew Deledio, brother of AFL Richmond player Brent Deledio, kicked two goals against Wimmera. Wimmera led at all the quarter by quarter intervals against a competitive travelling Bellarine team.
SCOREBOARD BELLARINE FOOTBALL LEAGUE 15.8.98 defeated by WIMMERA FOOTBALL LEAGUE 17.13.115 Goal Kickers: M. Day 7, A. Higgins 3, M. Deledio 2, J. Anderson, J. Bouwman, J. Smith Best Players: M. Day, B. Lavars, B. Wemyss, J. Maher, T. Limb, J. Rawlings
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