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August 5-18, 2015

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More land for homes LUKE VOOGT

New Jersey singer songwriter Anthony D'Amato joined Paul Carrigg, Andrea Robertson and dozens of other local musicians who performed at three venues over two nights.

Musos take up arms against Parkinson's

MORE 50 musicians took up arms in the fight against Parkinson's last week. Strummers, beatmasters, rhythm kings and soul sisters turned out in force to show the power of music at Ocean Grove's second Light of Day Australia event - raising more than $10,000 in a weekend. Full story page 12.

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OCEAN Grove will get more land for homes after Council agreed to rezone 22 properties in Ocean Grove, from Rural Living to General Residential Zone.

The ammendment will guide the development of the area west of Banks Road, north of Shell Road and immediately east of the Parks Estate and is based on the existing Ocean Grove Structure Plan. Ocean Grove Community Association (OGCA) president, Michael Harbour, said he supported the rezoning.

“If it’s in line with the structure plan and most of the residents are in favour, we don’t have an issue with it,” he said.

The rezoning amendment’s exhibition resulted in 12 submissions, which Council referred to an Independent Panel. The panel recommended adopting the amendment with additional provisions to protect native vegetation and prevent new car access to Shell Road.

Council has shared developer contribution costs among the individual landowners.

Ten years ago the OGCA

suggested path connecting Ocean Grove off-road, perhaps even linking up to the rail trail.

It held initial discussions with Council but the idea appeared to have been dropped a few years ago.

The Voice asked Council if it was reconsidering the idea.

Council General Manager of City Services, William Tieppo, said the rezoning has a Development Plan Overlay, which includes a plan for a walking and cycle network.

“There will be a continuous pedestrian and cycle path along the Banks Road frontage, which will connect into the existing pedestrian and bicycle network,” said Mr Tieppo.

Mr Harbour said the OGCA would fully support an off-road path connecting Ocean Grove.

“If it’s being looked at we would like to meet the relevant Council staff and participate in the mapping of paths,” he said.

“We really encourage the development of a proper plan and implementing it as soon as possible.”

Mr Harbour said OGCA also hoped get the State Government involved in funding off-road infrastructure.

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Mark officially the best OCEAN GROVE lifesaver Mark Graham was recognised as the best veteran ironman in Victoria last month.

Mark won the Masters Male Athlete of the Year at the Life Saving Victoria (LSV) Awards.

“It’s a nice award because it shows that people have recognised me,” he said.

“It’s not why I do it though – I train and race because I have a lot of fun doing it.”

Mark won a Gold Medal in the 35+ years Ironman at the 2015 Australian

Mark Graham competing at Lorne.

Masters Lifesaving Championships and silver in the 35+ years Surf Race.

He also received four

silver medals at the 2015 Victorian Lifesaving Championships, including the Open Ironman and Open Surf

Race.

“I like keeping fit, I love the ocean and I’ve got a pretty competitive nature,” he said.

Mark has also won the Coach of the Year twice at the same ceremony in previous years.

LSV President Tom Mollenkopf congratulated the winners.

“Your contributions help us to improve and strengthen the lifesaving movement both on and off the beach, as well as the wider aquatics industry,” he said.

1200 trees planted LOCAL green thumbs planted 1200 native trees and shrubs along Yarram Creek for National Tree Day last month.

“This is an amazing effort considering the weather conditions were so poor,” said local Landcare facilitator, Emma Camilleri.

About 60 people planted trees throughout the day at the site in Mannerim.

Fellow Landcare facilitator Sophie Small said the idea was to plant indigenous vegetation which once lined the creek.

“All that planting helps to filter water flowing into Swan Bay,” said Sophie.

“Swan Bay is a very

Peter Bowers, Cindy Doyle, Genevieve Malone, and Matilda Doyle helped out. special place. It contains a at 3000 sites across the native trees, shrubs and myriad of species – some country. grasses. “I think National endangered – such as the Since Planet Ark Tree Day really taps orange-bellied parrot.” launched National Tree into people’s desire to Each year over 200,000 Day in 1996, more than contribute to the health people take part in three million participants of the environment,” said National Tree Day events have planted 21 million Sophie.

QC talks about a touchy subject PROMINENT QC and refugee advocate Julian Burnside visited Bellarine Secondary College (BSC) last month to speak about the plight of asylum seekers.

The students listened closely as Mr Burnside spoke about the topic which divides our nation.

Mr Burnside said it was important to teach students about asylum seekers, so they could act in the future.

Mr Burnside hoped the students could put themselves in the shoes of asylum seekers, and,

Quinn West, Edmund Mantelli, Olivia Bardsley, Julian Burside QC, Sharni Thebis and Evelyn De Costa. judging by some reactions, his efforts had that effect.

“You don’t realise how bad they have it compared to everybody else,” said BSC student Evelyn De Costa. “They come to us

for safety and we put them in jail when they haven’t done anything wrong.”

“I thought it was really good to get him here and have his opinion on asylum seekers,” said fellow

student Sharni Thebis.

BSC teacher Alice Gaylard invited Mr Burnside when she heard he was coming to Geelong.

Mr Burnside criticised the recent announcement of shadow immigration minister and Geelong MP, Richard Marles, who said the ALP will turn back boats. He said the policy does not save lives but rather condemns people to persecution or to die elsewhere. “It’s b******t – all it means is they won’t die inconveniently in front of us,” he said.

Vietnam Vets at Grove Park

Tony Wheal TONY Wheal is one of the local veterans attending Vietnam Veterans Day at Ocean Grove Park this month.

“It’s been 40 years since I was there,” he told the Voice.

“It’s a big day – it brings back a lot of memories, some not particularly pleasant.”

Mr Wheal served as a chopper pilot in Vietnam and was later involved in positioning the Long Tan Memorial Cross at the battle site.

“It was hours and hours of boredom with seconds of stark terror,” he said.

“The most satisfying thing was getting wounded diggers out of the scrub – the look on their face was priceless.”

The service begins at 3.44pm, August 18, the exact time of first contact with the Viet Cong, at the Cenotaph in the Ocean Grove Park.

Ocean Grove RSL’s John Dickinson invited the town’s former and current servicepeople, especially Vietnam Veterans, their families and the public to the event.

“It will only be a short memorial service but all are welcome,” he said.

Vietnam Veterans Day commemorates the men of D Company, 6RAR who fought in the battle of Long Tan in 1966.

That day 108 Australian and New Zealand soldiers fought more than 2000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong, in a rubber plantation near Long Tan.

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Marlin Drive parking concerns A LOCAL resident is calling on Geelong Council to review parking on Marlin Drive, saying he’s witnessed a number of near-misses on the road.

Marlin Drive resident Gary Golding said it becomes a “car park” during Saturday morning sports, with parked cars dangerously limiting visibility.

“Just last Saturday there was a group of girls about to cross the road,” he said. “But a car suddenly appeared on the hill and they had to jump back quickly.”

Gary said things could become worse when football moves to the reserve next year. “The whole traffic issue here will be compounded

A section of Marlin Drive. significantly,” he said. “It only takes one kid to step out at the wrong time.”

Gary has suggested Council not permit parking on the “domestic” side of Marlin Drive from Cuttle Court to Tuckfield Rd on Saturdays.

As well as posing a safety hazard for pedestrians, he said the parked cars make it hard for residents to see when exiting their driveways.

“The area of land to the west of the soccer fields could be used for parking on sports days,” he said.

Gary also suggested the 40km/h speed limit be extended from John Dorey Drive into Marlin Drive to the Tuckfield Rd intersection.

Gary first raised the issue with Council 12 months ago. “I’m just trying to get Council to have a look at the situation,” he said.

Gary said his concerns were “in no way a complaint about the reserve”. “I’m very impressed with the wonderful developments of the reserve and get great pleasure from living here,” he said.

Beangala Ward Councillor Jan Farrell said Council is aware of concerns that cars parked near Shell Road Reserve could pose a safety issue for pedestrians.

“Local residents raised the matter last year, and we acted quickly by painting new road markings to improve parking and safety,” she said. “We’re hoping this issue will further ease when we complete the new pavilion around next April, and we can then re-open the nearby car park.”

Schools make use of money THREE local primary schools have signed up to the federal government’s Sporting Schools program, which kicked off last month.

Star of the Sea, Surfside and Wallington Primary Schools have used Sporting Schools funding to run sporting trips and after-school programs.

Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson said: “This is one of the Coalition government’s cornerstone preventative health programmes,” she said. “Being involved in this new programme will expand sporting opportunities for children before, during and after school hours.”

Elk Horn on TV

Pictured; Elk Horn's Julie Taylor in the kitchen with Rachel Khoo. Image courtesy of SBS. WALLINGTON café, Elk Horn Roadhouse, was used as the venue when world renowned British celebrity chef Rachel Khoo cooked up a dish using local ingredients. Khoo visited The Bellarine in March for an all-new eight part food series for SBS – Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook: Melbourne. Rachel immerses herself in Melbourne and travels to a select few regional areas outside of the foodie capital – The Bellarine being one of them. From cooking at Elk Horn Roadhouse in Wallington, going out on the boats with mussel farmer Lance Wiffen, trying cider at Flying Brick Cider House, milking goats at Drysdale Cheeses and taking in the beautiful vistas, there was so much that Rachel explored during her Bellarine visit. Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook: Melbourne is currently on Thursday nights at 8pm on SBS and The Bellarine episode will air on August13.

Bellarine's own tourism board

GEELONG and the Bellarine now has its own tourism board, thanks to $275,000 in funding from the Victorian Government.

The government announced Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine will become Victoria’s 11th Regional Tourism Board last month.

“It’s a terrific

announcement – $275,000 will definitely boost our capacity,” said executive director Roger Grant.

Mr Grant said originally Geelong and the Bellarine had been a subset of Great Ocean Road Tourism Board. “These dollars will allow us to promote Geelong and the Bellarine in its own right,” he said.

Mr Grant said Ocean

Grove has a “unique story to tell”. “It’s got such a safe, spectacular beach – when I’ve got the grandkids we often head down there,” he said.

Tourists can now look up the unique attractions of Ocean Grove, after the board launched a new website last month.

Mr Grant encouraged locals to check out the

website as well, as it could help them inform others about nearby attractions.

“Sometimes people don’t know what’s under their nose,” he said.

Mr Grant said the region has 3 million day visitors per year and 1.1 million overnight. “That’s about the same as all of Tasmania,” he said. “Our challenge is to convert

those day visitors into night visitors.”

Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren said the organisation was doing great work.

“Labor’s investment will support the organisation to do even more for the region,” he said.

The website is www. visitgeelongbellarine.com. au.

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Local Lions celebrate 60th

ABOVE: 1978 president Andrew Trott cuts the cake.

BELOW: MP Sarah Henderson talks with club members.

MORE than 80 guests celebrated 60 years of community service by Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club at Ocean Grove Bowling Club last month.

Club president Lloyd Smith welcomed past and present members, along with other community groups.

“I thought the celebrations were excellent – there were four or f ive past presidents there,” he said.

“To have all the other clubs from the district along just shows how the service clubs support each other.”

Local MP Sarah Henderson was at the celebration and congratulated the club on its 60 years of contribution to the local community.

The club welcomed back life member Jon van den Eijkel, who joined more than 50 years ago.

Since Jon joined, the club has led communitychanging projects such as emergency signs on our coastline, the Bellarine Rail Trail and Food Bank.

Long-time member John Brady delved into the club’s history, saying

it had contributed more than $45,000 to bushf ire and f lood relief in 2010.

“This included $24,000 for Black Saturday, $16,000 for the Queensland f loods and $5500 for children’s and baby clothing,” said John.

The club has also donated a rescue vehicle for local surf life-saving and built the playground on Flinders Parade in Barwon Heads.

“It was a very emotional experience for some of the members,” said Lloyd.

“It brings back a lot of good memories of the work they’ve done together.”

Former club president Andrew Trott (1978) cut the anniversary cake and ref lected on the years of friendship.

“It was a fantastic night – it was good to catch up with people we hadn’t seen for years,” said Andrew The club is keen to continue its work with new community projects.

On Sunday it was back in action, holding a spit roast at Barwon Grove to raise money for four Barwon Heads kayakers representing Australia.

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Local Elvis Jack is Memphis bound this weekend FORMER Ocean Grove resident Jack Gatto will be rockin' in Memphis for Elvis Week starting this Saturday.

The 24-year-old Elvis impersonator was full of excitement ahead of representing his country at the biggest Elvis festival in the world.

“It’s absolutely unreal,” he said.

“There’ll be thousands upon thousands of people there.”

Jack flies to the USA today after winning first prize at the Viva Surfers Paradise festival.

“It was just great to win,” he said. “I put so much effort studying his moves and mannerisms, and I lost 20kg for the event.”

Jack can’t wait to visit Elvis’s house in Memphis and meet members of his original entourage.

“It’s going to be amazing to see where it all began,” he said. “I can’t wait to compete!”

To get behind Jack visit his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ jackgattoreturnoftheking

Neighbourhood Centre stresses down OCEAN GROVE Neighbourhood Centre (OGNC) held a series of activities for National Stress Down Day last month, with 135 people attending.

“It’s more than what I thought we would get,” said organiser Bree Fankhauser.

For a gold coin donation, the guests indulged in mediation, yoga, massage, mediative drawing, laughter workshops, heartcentred card readings and more.

“With mental health issues on the rise, we are hoping to show people quick and easy ways to take the stress out of

their lives,” said Bree.

OGNC president Susan Dunn got involved in some cupcake making, reflexology and the indoor walking club.

“It was all fantastic,” she said.

All funds raised during the day were donated to Lifeline to raise awareness of mental health issues.

Guest speaker, Ocean Grove life-coach Jackie Matthews, spoke to 45 people during lunch about breaking mental barriers, such as procrastination.

“It’s good for them to put this event on for people to see

DESTRESS: Nikki Dunne, Jackie Matthews and Bree Fankhauser. what’s around in the community,” she told the Voice earlier.

“It’s been an impressive turnout.”

For more information

contact visit the OGNC or phone 5255 4294.

Volunteers chip in to remove rubbish OCEAN GROVE Coastcare rewarded 15 locals with a coffee, courtesy of Driftwood Cafe, for collecting rubbish on a cold, windy Sunday.

The volunteers collected on the ocean side of The Spit, between 16W and 17W beaches, on July 26.

They removed seven bags of recycling – mostly empty or broken alcohol bottles – and three bags of rubbish including cigarette butts and plastic.

CoastCare volunteer John O’Reilly said it was

Volunteers from Ocean Grove Coastcare were busy at The Spit. disappointing to see so much rubbish and that it demonstrated a lack

of care for our coastal environment.

“It can smother plants,

start fires and harm or kill animals,” said John.

“The plastic furniture

and remains of fires we found also suggests people often party in there, and this in itself is doing damage to the dunes.”

Removing the rubbish has improved safety for working bees later this year where volunteers will pull out seedlings of the invasive plant, polygala myrtifolia.

“We spent a total of 30 volunteer hours on Sunday, said John.

“Due to the volume [of rubbish] still there, we will need to return to the area to collect more.”

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Nola's heart for the kids LOCAL Nola Jones was embarrassed when the local paper rocked up to do a story on her wonderful gesture in making toys for kids at the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Nola and her sister-in-law Judy who has a grandson Alexander, who is currently having treatment at the hospital, decided to do something together and have so far knitted 30 rabbits between that they are donating to the hospital to be sold.

In the past she was involved in making ‘jackets for penguins’.

“I think you’re struggling for stories,”

she joked but then said she did it because “it takes their mind off the hospital. Littlies love the soft toys. I enjoy doing it. ” But as son Andrew, who courageously dobbed her in, said she is too easy to pass off the credit.

“People in the community that do things hopefully inspires other people to do good things. I’m just proud of her.”

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100 days of school at Wallington

WALLINGTON Primary School (WPS) preps celebrated 100 days of school with fancy crowns, 100-themed activities and lots of noise last month.

“They’re now 100 days smarter,” said WPS teacher Emily Duckett.

Emily and fellow teacher Helen McLaren organised the day, which saw the preps making necklaces, artwork and attempting to stack

hundreds of cups.

“They’re loving it,” said Helen.

The children even got to use an aging app to see what they will look like in 100 years time.

Each student put a picture of their 100-yearold self on the classroom window with a prediction for the future.

“When I’m 100 I want to do somersaults,” wrote Macy Evans.

ABOVE: Matisse Hercus, Billy Hose, Alexander Quarrell, Ruby Edwards and Meg Timmins. BELOW: Rhiannon Howard, Alex Norgard and Lily Dyson.

Jake Marshall, Jake Sanderson and Ollie Hudson.

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Homecoming hero FORMER Richmond champion Dick Clay was honoured as the club's homecoming hero before the round 17 match against Fremantle at the MCG last month.

Dick, an Ocean Grove local, is pictured (holding his grandaughter) with his family on the hallowed turf.

He kicked a ceremonial goal at the Punt Rd end of the ground and did a live interview.

Dick played 213 games for four premierships for the Tigers and was

picked in the club's team of the century.

Dick is active in the

Grove community, most notably as a Rotarian.

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Voice on tour

THE Ansell family has recently returned from a trip of a lifetime around Australia.

On the trip they covered about about 15,000kms, lost one tyre in Coober Pedy, left with one car and caravan and came back with a new car and caravan.

The family, Nick, Olivia , Niamh, Noah, Eliza and Aida, walked the base at Uluru, swam at Mataranka, saw the sun rise on Katherine Gorge and the sun set at Kakadu, spent time with an old drover in Camooweal, saw the biggest ‘roos ever in outback

Queensland, saw the devastating effects of the drought and surfed Noosa at 3ft and perfect.

They enjoyed amazing experiences in aboriginal communities and met numerous amazing people along the way.

“The country is so big and beautiful and we probably only scratched the surface but also made family memories to last a lifetime,” said Nick.

Here they are pictured at Wangi Falls in Litchfield – with the Voice.

Gold Coast treat for group OCEAN GROVE Neighbourhood Centre’s (OGNC) Drop In group headed to the Gold Coast earlier this month, for four fun-filled days of adventure and sunshine.

The group enjoyed Dreamworld, Wet n Wild and Movie World during the four-day trip.

“These camps enable young people to develop skills and confidence whilst enjoying the company of their friends,” said Bree Fankhauser from OGNC. “A special thanks to all of our qualified youth workers – Nicki, Adam, Sean, Sam, Hannah and Jess, and Leading Senior Constable Steven Hutchison for their support.”

The Drop In program is open for teenagers from grade 6 to year 12 every Friday night during school terms, 6pm to 9pm at OGNC. For more information call 5255 4294 or email reception@ognc.com.au.

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Farewell to Memorial Reserve Free entry for the final home game

MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove Football Club life member and voluntary gatekeeper Les Menzies said it will be a sad day when the Grubbers say goodbye to Memorial Reserve this month.

The Grubbers play their final home fixture at Memorial Reserve against Modewarre on August 15 before the club shifts its main base to Shell Road in 2016.

Menzies has worked at the Draper Street gate for the last 37 years, and volunteered as boundary umpire and goal umpire from 1969 prior to working on gate.

He also spent five years on the committee.

The Menzies family is a synonymous name with the Ocean Grove Football Netball Club.

Each year the club plays Anglesea for the McGuane Menzies Memorial trophy.

“It will be a sad day to me. It has been a great part of my life,” said Les, son of Ocean Grove Football Club foundation member Ray Menzies.

“It will still be involved in cricket and that will be there. It will be a sad day.”

Memorial Reserve has been the Grubbers footy

GOODBYE: Volunteers Les Menzies and Jack Murphy will man the gates at Memorial Reserve for the final time. home since 1963 when banter at the end of the day, Netball Club president Ian Ocean Grove commenced about who got the most Walker said he was very playing at the ground, money and in that 14 years appreciative of Les and commonly referred to as he (Jack) has only beaten Jack’s voluntary input over 'the swamp’. me once,” Les laughed. a long period of time.

Since 1979, Les, 60, has Jack, 80, who has lived in “It is not the job a lot of not missed a home game Ocean Grove for 19 years, people like doing because working on the gate. still volunteers as a school you do cop a lot of abuse “I have only missed one crossing supervisor at and everyone tells you a home game in that time Surfside Primary School. story why they should not and that was before I did “The only thing I am pay to get in,” Walker said. the gate,” he said. going to miss is the banter “I have even seen Les chase “I missed the home with Les and I have only people around the ground game and that was August beaten him once or twice to get them to pay because 6, 1977, and that was my on the gate,” Jack laughed. they jump the fence. It sister's wedding that day.”

“Les is an icon of the has been invaluable and Les joins fellow club, he has given a lot unbelievable support both gatekeeper Jack Murphy, to the club and so has Les and Jack have given.” who has volunteered at his family. The club is a Ocean Grove will The Avenue gate since terrific football club, there continue to play junior 2002. are some great people.” football matches at the “We always have good Ocean Grove Football venue.

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MEMORIAL Reserve will throw open its gates to the public for free at the last home match on August 15.

Ocean Grove Football Netball Club president Ian Walker said the committee agreed not to charge patrons for the round 17 BFL fixture.

“That was a common consensus that we do something for the community of Ocean Grove and invite them into the game free of charge,” Walker said.

The club will host a closing ceremony on the ground immediately following the completion of the senior match. Walker said the Grubbers will honour the club’s four guernseys used since the club was formed.

After the ceremony there will be free entertainment in the social rooms. Before the senior match starts at 2pm, former AFL/VFL players Phil Carmen and Terry Daniher will be special guest speakers at a lunch at noon.

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Grove couple change Sri Lankan lives LUKE VOOGT

IN EARLY May Caitlyn King and Damian Handley embarked on an adventure to Sri Lanka which would change lives.

The couple, who part own the Ocean Grove Hotel, registered to volunteer in childcare and laboring.

They held a car-boot sale in the hotel’s carpark on Labour Day weekend, raising more than $2000 to take to Sri Lanka.

On arrival Caitlyn and Damian met a local film director named Dhammike, who they told about their fundraising back home.

“Dhammike’s eyes lit up and he said he had just the project,” said Caitlyn.

“A little preschool in the hill country about an hour south from the volunteer house had started falling apart.”

“The parents were refusing to send their children because they feared for their safety.”

The next week word had already spread and two local men were already

Damian and Caitlyn being welcomed to the community in Sri Lanka (above) and the preschool they helped repair (below). at the preschool ready to work when they got there.

With their help Caitlyn and Damian removed the roof tiles and timber frame, before rebuilding timber frame and retiling the roof.

Each day they paid the workers with the money raised, but even after material and labour costs they had some left over.

So they bought paint and new tools and continued on, not only painting the preschool but also the local temple.

The two had some crazy experiences, like loading an auto-rickshaw (commonly known as a tuk tuk to Aussie travellers) with tiles and delivering them the school.

Another day they watched as a lady’s bull got loose and the villagers helped her to get it back, while avoiding being trampled by the massive animal.

The locals brought tea, coffee and lunch of delicious dahl and fresh bread to the Australian couple each day, to show their gratitude.

The last day in the village saw the unveiling of the new preschool.

All the mothers and children came, dressed in their best clothing and as Caitlyn and Damian arrived they were given flower necklaces and a bunch of flowers.

After the cutting of the ribbon, the locals had one more surprise – a large photo of their new Australian friends hung proudly on the freshly painted wall – always to be remembered.

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Generous market-goers help local scouts ON Sunday Rotary President Adrian Schmidt presented Mason McVilly from the Ocean Grove Scout group with a cheque for $1,115, the proceeds of fundraising from their June Winter Indoor Market.

Indoor markets run on the first Sunday of the month at the Bellarine

Sports and Aquatic Centre from May to September, after which the markets are open air at the Kingston Park.

The scouts would like to thank the visitors to the June Market for their generous contributions and said they would use the money to buy some new equipment.

STREET ART: Justin Stone next to one of the spruced up signal boxes.

Pictured at last Sunday’s market are Adrian Schmidt with Ocean Grove Scouts Mason McVilly, Jacob Lee, Amity Lee, Tristan McVilly, Zac Walker, Alex Walker and secretary Allison Walker, who helped in the fundraising.

Spicing up boring old signal boxes GROVERS may have noticed some vibrant new art adorning a signal box on their walk into town.

The colourful seascape, on the corner of Hodgson Street and The Terrace, is the work of Ocean Grove artist and freelance graphic designer, Justin Stone.

“I’m just keen to have public art,” said Justin, who painted the box for free.

“I hope what I’ve done is more enjoyable for than a grey metallic box.”

The box depicts a gull flying over the ocean and plant artwork, which Justin created using local foliage as a stencil.

“It was a very interesting process for me,” he said.

“It would be nice if I could have more work to do around Ocean Grove like this.”

“It also prevents graffiti, so it’s sort of killing two birds with one stone.”

Justin has worked for Council on projects such as Geelong’s 2013 Artbox project and

numerous large-scale murals.

He undertook a solo exhibition in late 2014, and his works were included in the recent Powerhouse Geelong street art competition and auction.

Justin contacted VicRoads to do the project.

“VicRoads welcomes Justin’s offer to decorate the signal box with a view to deterring graffiti, at no cost to the community,” said VicRoads Regional Director Mark Koliba.

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Music power

Anthony D'Amato performing Springsteen's Atlantic City with Dave Wright's Midnight Electric.

Evangline at the Olive Pit Delicatessen.

Fighting the Foo at the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill.

OCEAN Grove’s Light of Day Australia ‘winter gigs’ raised more than $10,000, a greater awareness about Parkinson’s Disease and drew musicians and music lovers out for a good night out.

Several hundred people settled in to three cafes in Ocean Grove's Main Street over Friday and Saturday night to experience a smorgasbord of musical tastes from opera with Sally Wilson, to the very loud Dangerous Curves.

In between there was an array of local musicians, including Dave Wright’s Midnight Electric and the Bash Big Band who have been behind Light of Day Australia from the very beginning.

New York resident Anthony D’Amato headlined the two night show with original songs, guitar and harmonica.

Those listening began to understand why he has been hailed ‘a modern folk gem’.

A patron of the Light of Day Foundation for research into Parkinson’s Disease, Anthony spoke of being privileged to perform for the cause.

All this was made possible thanks to the generous support from our sponsors, Kingston Ocean Grove, Top Cat Signs, Southern Bay Brew Co., Creative

Bird n Bush at the Olive Pit Delicatessen.

Wayne Heard at the Olive Pit.

Treehouse at the Driftwood Cafe.

Mischievous Thom at the Driftwood Cafe.

Back River at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop.

Force, and Harwood Andrews.

The Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill, The Driftwood Cafe and The Olive Pit Delicatessen hosted the events, which were broadcast to Light of Day committees in the USA, Canada, Italy and Norway.

Musicians and MCs gave their time and talent, performing at the event for free.

Modelled closely on the Light of Day USA Winterfest, profits are split 50-50 between the USA Light of Day foundation and Shake it Up Australia Foundation – all going directly to research into Parkinson’s.

More than 100,000 people in Australia live with the degenerative neurological disease for which there is yet no known cure. Parkinson’s Disease hinders the process of messages from the brain reaching the muscles, causing uncontrolled movement, shaking or freezing. The illness, second only to Alzheimers, also has cognitive effects such as forgetfulness and behavioural changes.

For more information on becoming involved in Light of Day Australia go to the facebook page or the website www. lightofdayaustralia.com

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Elvis is back in the building

Steve McEwan. Picture: KF Photography

ELVIS tragics can share their love of the king with the Ukelele Queen Sarah Carroll and a huge bunch of her musical friends this month.

August 22 is Elvis Tribute Night at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop and there is no shortage of artists stepping up to pay homage to the man from Memphis.

Among them is Sweet Felicia and the Bellarine Horns, Nigel Wearne, Stephen McEwan, Matt Thomas, Aaron Wales, Andrea Robertson, Esther Hermann, Hollie Joyce, Narelle Jolley and Kerri Simpson.

In two sets, among the acoustic songs on the list will be Fever, Mystery Train and Unchained Melody, while Suspicious Minds, Way Down and Big Boss Man are included on the electric list.

Call for tickets on 5255 1566. $30, under 12s free.

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ACCOMMODATION

Barwon Grove Holiday Rentals Bellarine Getaways Portarlington Beach Motel

Vinnies 0412 102 145 5255 3130 5259 3801

COMPUTER SALES & REPAIRS

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

BITS IT Services SeeCureIT.com

AGED CARE

Sargeants Conveyancing City to Surf Conveyancing Vines Conveyancing

Ocean Grove Accounting Roche Accounting

5256 2815 5256 2764

Seaviews Manor

5256 2866

ANTENNAS

Able Antenna Service Kendall Antennas & Communications Point Lonsdale Television

5253 1680 0404 019 781 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 0797 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

0490 127 849 0438 442 519

BRIDAL WEAR DESIGNER Isabella Design

5255 2034

BUILDING DESIGNERS

Binder.Peart Design Pty Ltd 0437 463 125 Michael Higgins Building Design 5255 3355

BUILDERS & NEW HOMES 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

0409 700 229 0497 532 159 0410 454 822 0411 061 556

CARPET CLEANING

Carpet Cleaners Geelong 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

0418 429 438 5255 2305 0499 222 042

COMMUNITY GROUPS

5256 2050

0411 416 384 0413 967 051

CONVEYANCING

DANCE CLASSES

Bellarine Academy of Dance

5221 7411 5255 5556 5255 4480

DELICATESSEN The Olive Pit

DENTAL

Advanced Denture Clinic Coastal Dentures Dr Alastair McCallum - dentist

Alterations and Repairs

EARTHWORKS John Ryan Earthworks

ELECTRICIANS

Brendon Brice Electrical Craig Stevens Electrical Contractor Dave Purdie Electrical Contracting Geelong Rewires Millington Electrics Modern Spark Oaten Electrical

0409 553 022 0416 165 855 0412 518 400 5256 1988 0417 392 677 0412 103 980 0407 557 573 0402 637 781

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

FENCING

Bellarine Timber & Fencing David’s Fencing Just Paling Fences Know A Fence

0413 580 990 0473 469 538 0407 694 422 0409 222 112

FINANCIAL SERVICES Coastal Business Services Core Financial Planning Crowe Horwath Lighthouse Business Services

5255 3392 5255 9555 5255 5077 5221 6507

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING Sand-It Floor Sanding & Polishing

0409 359667 5255 2044 5253 1855 5255 2212

FLORISTS

Beachside Blooms

5255 3030

FRUIT & VEG

Ocean Grove Fresh Fruit

5255 3599

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

GARAGES

Greater Geelong Garages Grove Rollerdoors

5255 5500 5221 4788

0414 607 453 0438 231 799

GARDEN & HOME MAINTENANCE

Budjet Mowing & Garden Cleanups Creecy’s Excavating Hey Mr Mower Man Jim’s Mowing Ruby’s Mowing Ocean Grove SD Turf and Garden Steve's HandyMan & Carpentry Service T1 Property Maintenance Tim's Handyman Service

GLAZIERS

HEALTH & FITNESS CLUBS

A Touch of Class Remedial Massage Bellarine Allied Health Group Bellarine Podiatry Bellarine Remedial & Sports Massage Epic Health Medical Clinic OG Chinese Medicine OG Remedial Massage Centre Ocean View Massage Seaside Serenity Massage

0497 331 788 0499 222 042 0438 861 271

5255 5137 5256 3642 5256 2019 0417 331694 5256 2500 0432 961 910 5255 3358 0414 893 719 0403 956 900

HIRE

5255 1344

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

5256 2255 5255 1222 5255 4099

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

HOME LOANS

Smartline Mortgage Brokers

5255 1177

JEWELLERS

Cleo Fine Jewellery Ian Pattison Jewellers

5256 3990 5255 2019

LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONST’N Nathan Hovey Landscaping & Maintenance Outdoor Vision Landscaping Tim’s Pruning & Landscaping

Posilock Locksmiths Sectrol Security Sylont Watching Service

0418 587 275 0409 943 671 0419 529 623

SHOE SHOPS

LAWYERS

Coulter Roache Lawyers Vines Lawyers Whyte, Just & Moor Lawyers

5254 1877 5255 4411 5222 2077

LEADLIGHTS & REPAIRS Carl Davies Leadlights & Repairs

MORTGAGES

Smartline Mortgage Brokers

5258 3193

0418 384 104 0418 526 200

OFFICE SUPPLIES Press Here

5255 2663

OPTOMETRISTS

Greg Sly Optometrist Ocean Eyes Optometrists

5256 1295 5255 5655

PAINTERS

Steven Flynn Painting Services 0411 126 291 Wallington Painting Services 0438 019 991

PETS

Surfcoast Dog Grooming

PHOTOGRAPHERS Barefoot Media Photography

5255 1336 0400 721 185

PLANTATION SHUTTERS GB Plantation Shutters

0400 595 738

PLASTERERS Beaton Bros Bells Interior Lining

Annandale Plumbing Ocean Grove Plumbing W H Plumbing and Gas

5255 1236 5256 3260 0408 037 686 0430 443 700 0430 112 102

PRINTERS Paxton Press Press Here

REAL ESTATE

All Coast Property Building Inspections - Jason Campbell Potts

5255 1548 5255 2663 5255 3130 0407 499 123 5258 1579

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Hayden Real Estate

5255 1257

SHOWER SCREENS SOLAR POWER

5255 1000

Ph: 5255 3233 Leigh: 0412 781 101

5222 1332 0422 393 725

SPORTS Tennis Fanatics Coaching

0418 145028

SURFSHOPS

Murfs Longboards Surf Shop

SURVEYORS

0411 571482 0418 329 765 0438 861 271

5255 2288 5255 3688 5255 3370 5259 1422 5221 5991 5255 3030

SECURITY & LOCKSMITHS

Future Friendly - Solar Power 0418 384 104

5254 3376 5250 6056 5255 1540 5255 2772 5255 1122 5255 3040 5255 1566 5256 1944 5256 3094 5255 1959

5255 2732 0466 613 038

Fast@Geelong

Stitchery Blue

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Kerleys Coastal Real Estate LJ Hooker Ocean Grove RT Edgar

Mudge’s Shoes

Bellarine Hire

PLUMBING 0404 530 008 0414 525 392 0420 205 572 13 15 46 0419 583 154 0433 652 640

0438 019 991 0416 266 607 5255 2572

HEALTH & WELLBEING

McOuats Nursery

Bellarine Flooring Drysdale Carpet Court Tile Boutique

5254 2622 5258 1955 5256 2795 5259 2492 5254 2622

HAIR DRESSERS

NURSERIES

FLOORING

Bellarine Memories Tuckers Funeral & Bereavement Service

13th Beach Public Driving range Lonsdale Golf Club Ocean Grove Golf Club Portarlington Golf Club Smith Attrill Golf Academy

5255 4533 5255 4700 5255 2584

5256 1633

ENGINEERING

GOLF CLUBS

Jikishin Ju-jitsu Ocean Grove Jumpt Personal Training Ocean View Health Club

5244 0844 0427 313 771

DRESSMAKING

0418 519 078 0448 541 221

5255 1511

DISABILITY EQUIPMENT Geelong Wheelchairs Scoot Mobility Scooters

Bellarine Windows, Doors & Glazing Frenchy’s Coastal Glazing

Ivy Hair Creations Hair on Harbour 5258 4764 Melish Hair 5255 2639 Salon Utopia 5256 2282 Snip Curl Hairdressing 0457 788 074

0418 404 543

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5255 3233

Smith Land Surveyors Tom Freeman

TAKEAWAY

5255 5525 5222 1234 0428 379 378

Marketplace Fish & Chips Ocean Grove Pizza & Pasta Ocean Grove Sushi & Noodle Bar Subway Tradies Take-Away Trident Fishbar Clifton Springs Trident Fishbar Queenscliff Woodies Pizza

TILING

Blubay Tiling

TOWING

Drysdale & Dist Accident Towing Ocean Grove & District Accident Towing

5256 2099 5255 4874 5255 3759 5255 3077 5255 5099 5253 1821 5258 2334 5255 4307

0419 564 828 5251 2322 5256 3666

TRAVEL AGENTS

helloworld Marketplace Ocean Grove helloworld The Terrace Ocean Grove Ocean Grove Travel Pty Ltd

TREE SERVICES Tree Cycling

TYRES

Surfside Tyre Centre

WEBSITES

Wonderful Websites

5256 1888 5255 5252 5255 4422 0458 641 127 5255 5611 0447 353 033

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS Barefoot Media Photography

0400 721 185

WINDOW CLEANERS

Excel Window Cleaning 0431 939 814 Peter Macmillan 5258 4248 or 0415 493 302 Sparkle Pete's Domestic & Commercial 0439 995 624 Window Cleaning Services T1 Property Maintenance 0499 222 042

WINDOW TINTING Complete Window Films Tintmaster

WINERIES

Jack Rabbit Vineyard Leura Park Estate

0438 648 761 5221 8877 5251 2223 5253 3180

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what’s ON music/live events • Piping Hot Chicken Shop - Lloyd Spiegel, 7 August, $20 - The Hornets, 14 August, $20 • Barwon Heads Hotel - Wednesdays Master of Dartness & Poker from 7pm - Thursdays Trivia Night 7.30pm - Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music - Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays 10pm1am - DJs Saturdays 10pm1am • Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month from 2pm-5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - Chic, Saturday August 8, 7.30pm - Paul Carrigg, Saturday August 15, 7.30pm - Don Fisher, Saturday August 22, 7.30pm

- Kevin Mahoney, Saturday August 29, 7.30pm - Wednesdays Happy Hour 5-7pm - Saturdays Live Entertainment 5-8pm - Sundays Half for Half, half price drinks for the first half of the game

markets & fairs

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

food/wine

• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wine Ph: 5253 3180

• McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington - Open weekends and public holidays 11am5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 52 50 5760

get active

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

exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Queenscliff RSL Hall - Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway - Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove) Ph: 5251 3393 • Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435-481 920 • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove - Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422-700 951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413955 331 or kerryn@ bluewateryoga.org.au

reading & writing • Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

- Wednesdays 10.30am – Toddlertime - Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses - Mondays 10.30am Preschool Storytime.

- Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm Book chat for adults www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov. au

family fun

• Koombahla Equestrian Park - Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 5256 2742.

• Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove - Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Grove Toy Library Borrow toys for children aged six months to six years, open to families

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

Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Fridays 10-10.45am, starting July 17. Contact OGNC 5255 4294 for bookings. Tutor: Rachael

Smith

classes & exhibtions

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

health & wellbeing

• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435-362 573 or julesrodg@gmail. com.

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

Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove.

Phone 5255 1641.

Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed - Mon, Tue and Fri: 9am to 3pm, and Wed 9am to 12pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438-019 991.

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown.

Phone Pat on 0414-959 248 or Bruce on 0407-361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com.

Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5251 2268 or 5154 2873.

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club

Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace.

Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street.

Phone Margaret 5255 2848.

Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Ave, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414-959 248 or Bruce 0407-361 319 or bffa@ hotmail.com.

Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Marianne Rogan on 5256 1619.

Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove.

Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.

Bellarine T.O.W.N., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street.

Phone Doreen on 5255 2856.

Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457-315 900.

Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads.

All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.

First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Guest speakers, make friends.

Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587.

First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome.

Phone 0418-524 873.

Wednesdays Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove.

Phone Ernie 0421-703 368.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438-019 991.

First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@

bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412-199 467.

Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Ave. Ph Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Peter 0419-782 629.

Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 5255 3442 or Graeme 5255 3435.

Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.

Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The

Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.

First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.

Second Thursday of every month Prostate Support Group-Bellarine meets at Ocean Grove Community Health Centre at 1.30pm. Contact John Lee on 5221 8862 for details.

Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.

Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age.

Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/ trivia nights. www.groupspaces.com/ coasters-social-group or phone 0411952 598.

Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone Marg on 5259 2142 for information.

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Ocean Grove Hotel Monday to Thursday meal deals make this Grove pub the place to go for a weekday treat.

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Andy and Damian's vision of...

Pub grub with flair WHEN new owners Andy and Damian took over the Ocean Grove Hotel just over 18 months ago they had a plan – to develop the seasonal menu to include a wide variety in fresh traditional pub cuisine with a modern flair and let their menu do the talking.

Their first spring brought with it a new addition to the kitchen – head chef Ken Wall whose professionalism and passion for cooking is second to none. As a local to Ocean Grove, Ken had frequented the hotel many times over the previous years and was enthusiastic about knowing what the patrons needed from their local pub and just how to deliver it.

Meal deals from Monday to Thursday as well as $15 lunch specials were introduced and the Ocean Grove Hotel has since increased its popularity in leaps and bounds.

During summer the kids are entertained by the outdoor play area and the very popular inground trampolines while mum and dad sit in the alfresco dining area enjoying an icy cold beverage

with their fresh fish, crunchy beer battered chips and salad. When winter rolls around, the open fire places are a definite hit as guests snuggle up to enjoy a meal of slow cooked cider pork belly or a home-style Sunday roast with all the trimmings.

The Ocean Grove Hotel also hosted several fundraising events within the last year such as the first car boot sale in March to raise money for a small school in Sri Lanka and more recently a trivia night, which was a sold out event to raise money for MS Australia.

The local support and success of these events has encouraged the marketing team to confirm that more of these events will definitely be scheduled in the near future as it allows people to get together and enjoy a laugh while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere that the Ocean Grove Hotel provides.

Ocean Grove Hotel: 175 Bonnyvale Road, Ocean Grove.

Open seven days for lunch and dinner.

Phone 5255 1122.

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BARWON HEADS

OCEAN GROVE

BARWON ORANGE Now serving all day breakfast, Asian inspired lunch specials, gourmet pizzas & a la carte dinner. Special Curry night- Wednesday. Special Pizza night- Thursday.

DRIFTWOOD CAFE New Winter menu including some old favourites and exciting new dishes to keep you warm over Winter. New space opening soon (Sorry about the mess!)

Open hours: Monday 7.30am - 3pm Tuesday - Sunday 7.30am till late

Open hours: Sunday - Thursday 7am – 4.30pm.

Friday & Saturday 7am – 9pm

60 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads Ph: 5254 1090 www.barwonorange.com.au

64D The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1832

THE SHACK DINING CO. Come enjoy a coffee and breakfast in the garden or wait for lunch to take on the Ruben. Now fully Licensed.

Open hours: 8am - 4pm 7 Days, Dinner from 5:30pm Friday & Saturday 37 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads Ph: 5254 2288 www.shackdiningco.com.au

BELLARINE JACK RABBIT VINEYARD Unrivalled panoramic views across the bay. Savour a Restaurant experience or kick back in the ‘House of Jack Rabbit’ cellar door and café. Top wines cap it off!

Open hours: 7 Days 10am – 5pm Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6pm.

Breakfast on weekends 9 – 10.45am.

85 McAdams Lane, Bellarine Ph: 5251 2223 www.jackrabbitvineyard.com.au TERINDAH ESTATE The Bellarine’s most beautiful venue.

Award winning food & wine & spectacular bay views.

Experience a wine tasting & local produce menu (including house made sweet treats with tea/coffee) in the Cellar Door or lunch in The Shed.

Ideal for hosting private functions & events.

Open hours: 7 Days 10am - 4pm Weekend Breakfast from 8am 90 McAdams lane, Bellarine PH: 5251 5536 www.terindahestate.com

CURLEWIS LEURA PARK ESTATE Sensational wines in a funky, rustic chic setting. Enjoy stunning stone based pizzas, platters and seasonal culinary offerings. Live music every Sunday (60’s, 70’s, 80’s).

Open hours: Weekends 10am – 5pm 7 Days in January Private Functions on request.

1400 Portarlington Rd, Curlewis Ph: 5253 3180 www.leuraparkestate.com.au

DRYSDALE CHUI YUAN CHINESE RESTAURANT Serving authentic Chinese cuisine Choose from an extensive Menu.

Banquets from $25 pp (4 courses) Our Specialty – Delicious Homemade Dim Sim. TAKEAWAY available - BYO Open hours: Lunch: Wed – Sun 12 – 2pm.

Dinner: Tues – Sun from 5pm Closed Mondays – except public holidays 26-28 High St, Drysdale Ph: 52531788

LELEANS A la carte dining with full table service. Family friendly restaurant with childrens playroom. Daily specials available, along with a comprehensive wine list.

Open hours: Monday - Thursday 10am - 11pm Friday & Saturday 10am - 12:30pm Sunday 11am - 11pm 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1540 www.oceangrovebowls.com.au NAPONA Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner or wine. It’s easy to see why the Age Good Food Guide scored Napona 14.5/20 in the 2015 edition .

Open hours: Sunday - Monday 8am - 4pm Tuesday - Saturday 8am - late 24 Hodgson St, Ocean Grove Ph: 5256 3153 www.napona.com.au OCEAN GROVE BOWLING CLUB Affordable bistro dining. Family friendly with childrens play area.

Lunch menu available from 12 -2pm and dinner menu from 6 -8pm, with coffee and biscuits available all day.

Open hours: Monday - Thursday 10am - 11pm Friday & Saturday 10am - 12:30pm Sunday 11am - 11pm 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1540 www.oceangrovebowls.com.au OCEAN GROVE GOLF CLUB The Bunker cafe and bistro situated in the Ocean grove Golf Club offers family friendly traditional bistro dining with a touch of Indonesian influence.

Open hours: Thursday Friday and Saturday nights from 5.30pm and Sunday lunch from 11.30am. Bookings advisable.

PH: 5256 2795 9 Guthridge Rd, Ocean Grove OCEAN GROVE HOTEL Family friendly hotel open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Large bistro to accommodate group bookings with outside play area and inground trampolines. $15 lunch specials Monday to Friday.

Perfect for Family dinners. Public Bar great for catch up drinks with friends with Foxtel, Open Fire place and ice cold beers.

Open hours: Open 7 days for lunch & dinner Ph: 5255 1122 175 Bonnyvale Road Ocean Grove OCEAN GROVE MARKETPLACE FISH & CHIPS We are doing gluten free Fish and chips here and we offer 10% discount for all the seniors card holders.

OCEAN GROVE OCEAN GROVE PIZZA & PASTA Dine-in, Take away or Home delivery.

Wide selection of Pizzas & Pasta.

Gluten free available. Why not get online and see full menu on: www.oceangrovepizza.com Open hours: Monday - Friday 4:30 - 11pm Saturday & Sunday 12pm - late 80 The Terrace - Ph: 5255 5555 Marketplace, Shell Rd -Ph: 5255 3040 www.oceangrovepizza.com PABS KEBABS Lamb, Chicken or Mixed Kebabs and more made to order for your lunch or dinner. Come in and check out Ocean Grove’s new taste sensation!

Open hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11am till we run out!

1/73 The Parade, Ocean Grove (Opposite Police Station) SERENDIPITY D’LITES Gourmet potatoes are here for the winter chills - Pulled pork - chicken & avacado - bolognaise - chilli - tuna melt - traditional - cauliflower & cheese - Curried sausages or all day breakfast.

Open hours: Wednesday - Monday 11am - late 70A The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 3331 www.serendipitydlites.com.au THE DUNES At the Dunes we have one of the world’s great views – looking across the ocean from Barwon Heads Bluff to the Point Lonsdale lighthouse.

Food is modern Australian cuisine and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as snacks, cakes and dessert.

Open hours: 7 days a week from 6.30am.

Closed public holiday nights and Christmas Day. Surf Beach Road, Ocean Grove.

Tel: 5256 1944 www.dunescafe.com.au

PORTARLINGTON PORTARLINGTON GOLF CLUB Bistro open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, with bar snacks available all day. Daily specials.

Courtesy bus running Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Open hours: Sunday - Wednesday 10am - 11pm Thursday 9am - 11pm Friday & Saturday 10am - 1am 130 Hood Road, Portarlington Ph: 5259 2492 www.portarlingtongolf.com.au SAINTS AND SAILORS Saints and Sailors is an eclectic lounge bar atop the hill in Portarlington with magnificent views. With a reputation as the Bellarines Premier Live Music Venue serving fantastic food and drinks all year round.

Open hours: 11am - 8pm

Open hours: Thursday & Friday: Lunch & Dinner 11am - late. Saturday & Sunday: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 9.30 - late.

Bookings essential. Extended hours throughout summer.

Ocean Grove Marketplace, Shell Road, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 5555

36 Newcombe St, Portarlington PH: 0418 517 323 www.saintsandsailors.com.au

QUEENSCLIFF SALTBUSH FINE FOODS Saltbush Fine Foods is an eclectic mix of all things food hosting a café and provedore.

Open hours: Breakfast & lunch 7 days 9.30am – 5pm Shop 3 & 4, 44 Hesse St, Queenscliff Ph: 5258 4829

WALLINGTON ELK HORN ROADHOUSE Now in their 6th year Elk Horn has been serving constantly good breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake since December 2009.

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At work with nature's interior designers WINTER is in full swing, but I've observed some Spring bird behavior over the past few weeks.

In the Yellow Gums Estate in Ocean Grove I watched two pairs of Galah's collecting gum leaves to line their nests in the hollows of trees.

Four tiny Masked Lapwing chicks hatched at the Geelong Hospital helipad, after the parent birds incubated the eggs in freezing winter conditions.

However when I last looked only two of the Lapwing chicks were around, so two have not survived the winter cold.

I called into Woodlands and checked out Pate and Chris's Kookaburra family. Their nest had been taken over by a possum over winter, but Pete managed to devise a contraption that forced the possum to vacate the nest (in a very humane way)!

The Kookaburra's have not yet settled in the nest, but are showing interest.

The Kookaburra's two offspring from last year are still visiting Chris and Pete's garden. In other nesting boxes in the garden there are a pair of Galahs and a pair of

Galahs nesting in Woodlands Estate.

Eastern Rosellas.

I also visited Christine's garden in Old Ocean Grove. In the back garden there is a Yellow Gum tree which apparently is around 150 years old.

In the tree there are two families of Wood Duck nesting, as well as a pair of Musk Parakeets.

On a beautiful sunny winters day I dropped into the Geelong Botanical Gardens, where I saw at least 20 Eastern Spinebills, and also a young Golden Whistler-

glorious!

On one of my regular driving detours through Curlewis I spotted an Australian Hobby on a dead tree branch. That means that out of the 24 diurnal (seen during the day time) raptor species found in Australia, over the last few weeks I have seen ten species in Curlewis- Whistling Kite, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Little Eagle, Black Kite, Swamp Harrier, Black-shouldered Kite, Peregrine Falcon,

Australian Hobby, Brown Falcon, Brown Goshawk42% of Australian Raptor Species- that's not bad at all!

Also in Curlewis there are around 50 Cattle Egrets hanging around the paddocks at the feet of cattle, horses and even sheep. Also driving my daughter to school one morning, near Curlewis, we counted 60 Yellowtailed Black Cockatoos, which was a magnificent and noisy experience!

Unfortunately I saw

my first Boobook Owl last week, and it was particularly unfortunate for the poor Owl as it was deceased by the side of the Geelong Ring Road.

I shouldn't have stopped the car as I felt so sad for the beautiful creature.

I hope I see a live one soon, it would be a much happier experience for both of us!

Speaking of owls, I received a lovely email from Susanne from Wallington. She saw either a Tawny Frogmouth or a Boobook Owl in a tree out the front of her house. The night before this she was woken to a terrible screeching sound which turned out to be a Barn Owl! Awesome! Susanne also has Fairy Wrens, Eastern Spinebills, Yellowrumped Thornbills, Fly catchers, Pardalottes, and a flock of something with a red cap and very trill call (a bit like the wrens) in her garden.

I've been thinking about the what the last bird may be; Mistletoe Birds and Flame Robins have red bellies, So I think Susanne has me stumped on that one!

I also received an email from Kevin and

Anne Marie who had a wonderful time at Begola Wetlands photographing Freckled Ducks, Chestnut Teal, Grey Teal, Hardhead Ducks, White-necked Heron, Eurasian Coot, Australiasian Grebe, Purple Swamphen, Magpie Lark, Silver Gulls and New Holland Honeyeaters.

If you are interested in some organised birdwatching activities, you can see what is happening with the local

Bellarine Birdwatching group, at http://birdlife. org.au/locations/birdlifebellarine-peninsula. The Geelong Field Naturalists also have a website and organise some wonderful activities.

The Ocean Grove Nature Reserve also has a facebook page where activities are advertised, so it's well worth linking up with that.

Cheers and stay warm Jen Carr jencarr@y7mail.com

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Winter woolies for homeless

Hannah Cockerell, Samaritan House coordinator and driver Josephine Barnes and Alan Nelson, Van Loon's owner Heidi Martin, Paul Brunt and Dolly Broadway.

VAN LOON’S nursery workers were busy knitting some winter woolies for Geelong charity Samaritan House last month.

Owner Heidi Martin presented bags full of beanies and scarves to the charity, along with $500, raised through goldcoin donations for gift wrapping.

Heidi said her customers were keen to lend their time to the knitting effort.

“We had a knitting section where they could add a couple of rows to a

scarf,” she said.

Residents at Arcare aged care homes in Point Lonsdale also got involved.

“The residents there contributed a nice bundle of beanies and scarves,” said Heidi.

Samaritan House coordinator Josephine Barnes said the donation would be very useful.

“We use knitted stuff all the time,” she said.

Samaritan House provides temporary housing for homeless men in Geelong and

has supported 215 men since it began in 2012, according to Josephine.

“It’s a home for them while they try to find accommodation,” she said.

The charity runs a home for four men and is opening a new home for nine more this month.

Josephine said the $500 would go towards furnishing the new house.

“We’ll probably use it to buy toasters and stuff for the kitchen,” she said.

Planetarium passion for Grove students OCEAN GROVE Primary School students gazed at stars at daytime last month as 'Off This Planet' came to town.

'Off This Planet' is a planetarium run by Peter Bush and Lyn O’Halleran, who travel the country to entertain children with the wonders of space.

“This has always been a passion for us and we feel it’s a passion they should have too,” said Peter.

“By going into space we understand a lot more about our own planet.”

The students looked in astronomic wonder at the posters, models and space memorabilia which adorned the walls of the Ocean Grove Pavilion.

“It’s a lot more interactive,” said Peter.

“They get to touch stuff that’s been up in space.”

Peter and Lyn are avid space enthusiasts who have made several trips to NASA and other sites.

Their portable planetarium, which they bought from the USA in 2009, took up most of floor space in the pavilion.

Jack, Ely and Sophie hold the whole wide world in their hands.

Peter Bush takes Ocean Grove Primary School students through the wonders of 'Off This Planet'.

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Bears in run up to finals ROUND 15 of the Geelong Baseball Association winter season saw two out of the three of Wallington’s Bellarine Bears senior sides in action.

With the Bellarine Bears A Grade side having the bye it provided a chance to look ahead at their run to the finals. With two games to play a first or second place on the ladder is guaranteed, a win in either game locking in top spot.

Head Coach Wayne Visser has the Bears peaking at the right part of the season, with the team looking fresh heading into the finals. Star pitcher Simon Murry has put together another great season, ably backed up by Josh Crotty over the year.

With the bat Visser, Troy Snarey, Chris Bramwell and Brad McKentish have been making life tough for opposition pitchers.

Needing a win to secure a spot in the finals, it was a 6-2 win to the Bellarine Bears A Reserves against the Werribee Wildcats. A solo centre field home run to Jon Lowe in the bottom

of the fifth was a highlight for the Bears. Also with the bat there were two hits to Alex Hockey (1 double, 1 RBI), and a hit each to Trace Bourke (1 RBI), Lachlan Stott (1RBI) and Kane Costello.

Pitcher Josh Crotty went a complete game throwing 3 strikeouts backed up by some strong team defence.

In C Grade it was an 18-0 win to the Bellarine Bears against the East Belmont Saints. Andrew Riddett (incl. 1 double, 6 RBIs), led the hitting highlights for the Bears with a 3 run home run over the right field cones. Two hits to Luke Sarah and Mark Freijah (2 RBIs), along with a hit a piece to Meg Fahy (2 RBIs), Lachlan Hockey, Zac Buhrmann (2 RBIs), Matt Price and Danny Nichols (1 RBI) kept the offence productive.

Pitchers Nichols and Price (6 strike outs) combined to shut out the opposition.

Interested in finding out more pay the Bears a visit online at www. bellarinebears.org.au.

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GROVE'S Scott Kiddle in action at the World Rimfire and Air Rifle Benchrest Federation World Championships in Brisbane.

MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove shooter Scott Kiddle came home with a bronze medal at the World Rimfire and Air Rifle Benchrest Federation World Championships (WRABF) held in Brisbane last week.

In an exciting finish to the 3rd WRABF

Championships, the ‘Australian A team’ led by Kiddle, John Radford and Rebecca Richards pipped Italy for a third-placed honour on Saturday August 1.

Kiddle described the way his Australian A team won bronze in the final moments was like having a shot for goal after the

siren to win a game of AFL. “It is sort of like having a shot for goal after the end of the game to win the match,” Kiddle told the Voice only hours after claiming bronze.

“You don’t want to fail because you have got your team behind you – that is how it sort of unfolded.

“Our three individual scores from our three members created our team score…. we are competing against each other and other teams.

“It was awesome to be able to represent your country at any sport.”

Australia had three teams competing in the main event with an A, B

and C team.

Outside the Australian A’s team bronze medal, Finland won the gold medal, while the USA claimed a silver medal with a second-place finish.

IN the individual event, Kiddle finished 26th out of 120 shooters and finished 10 points behind the winner.

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Ones dominate

Q&A with Cath Sattler Ocean Grove Soccer Club star Cath Sattler spoke with the Voice:

Team supported in English Premier League Liverpool Position centre midfield Favourite drink English-breakfast tea Favourite food eggs and chips Favourite holiday destination The Whitsundays Favourite footballer Kenny Dalglish Most memorable soccer highlight England beating Germany 5-1 in 2001 in a World Cup qualifier.

Biggest personal career highlight Winning the semi final as part of Surfside Waves in 2007 against Breakwater as massive underdogs. You would have thought we had won the World Cup!

Staffan Hargreaves of Waves Division 1 side.

Pictures: PATRICK CALLOW

Round 14 Surfside Waves 4 Geelong Rangers 0 After their disastrous game against Corio that saw them fall from the top of the table, Surfside Waves division one side were looking to bounce back against new league leaders Geelong Rangers.

A couple of key outs meant they had to rely on the talents of some division 3 players, who had already played 90 minutes in the early kickoff against Surfcoast. The Waves started with 10 men, but did not look phased as they worked hard to deny Rangers their famous passing game. A quick counter saw Waves take the lead through speedster Steve McGain, and reinforcements shortly arrived giving Surfside a full 11 on the pitch.

From there, Surfside dominated possession and played a simple short passing game that frustrated Rangers.

They added a second through Stuart Mandley, but not without some key interventions from gun goalkeeper Roscoe Holmes who commanded his area with great commitment. Aaron Bond added a sublime third just before the half ended, and the Waves went in 3-0 up.

The second half forced waves to defend carefully as Rangers pushed to get back into the game, but striker Jack Pedler, who had worked so hard all game, but the game to bed late in the second half after her curled a cool finish into the top corner.

A fantastic result for Surfside that was needed after a disappointing round last week. Pedler, Holmes, Bond and Mandley the best for the home side.

Surfside gets the job done Men's Division 1 Deakin 0 vs Surfside Waves 1 ONE point separated Deakin and the Waves in an epic top of the table clash which saw playercoach Luis McClelland and gun midfielder Doug Miller away on personal endeavours.

The first half saw both teams exchanging attacking play and testing out their respective defences.

Groom and Boore teamed up well in McClelland's absence, protecting Holmes and feeding the midfield. Pedler and McGain caused trouble on the wings, linking up with skipper Bond up front on a solo mission. Both teams efforts were unrewarded at half time, 0-0.

With skipper Bond sidelined to injury and Hargreaves in need of recuperation, super subs Goodwin and Mills stepped up to maintain a strong defensive game. The Waves picked up the tempo in the second half with Pedler up front, linking with attacking wingers, Mcgain and Bond. The 60th minute released Pedler's lethal left-foot strike which left Deakin's goal keeper picking the ball

from the back of the net.

Solid defending from the team and extra mentions to Mills and Goodwin for helping out the senior side. Holmes also kept the Waves in the lead through impressive out-stretched limbs and domination in his box. Best players were Pedler, Gabe and Groom.

Women's Surfside Waves 2 vs Deakin 4 The rain held off, not a breath of wind, perfect conditions for a great battle. The Waves were down some key players but were focused and matched Deakin challenge for challenge and forays forward with some great midfield work through Murphy, Mills, McCarthy and Sattler. Deakin opened the scoring through their gun striker Gow. The Waves responded well, winning a free kick just outside the box sent in

by Sattler, parried by the keeper and pounced on

by Mills who drilled it home. Deakin's second was a goalmouth scramble that made it across the line.

2-1 to Deakin at half time.

Andy praised the Waves women and told them he wanted more of the same in the second half.

STYLE: Jasmin Pickett (left) battles for possession.

Beaukenex had an impressive game up front, with Billington, Wardley, Pickett and Riley in scintillating form at the back. Murphy and

Mills kept the shape in the middle. The Waves got it back to 2-all with a superbly finished free kick converted by Murphy from the edge of the box. Deakin

responded immediately with a well taken goal.

The Waves had chances to draw level again but didn't take their opportunities, running out of legs with

only one on the bench compared to Deakin's five. Superb debuts by Pearsons, one managing a broken nose in a head challenge with Lex making

it look like she has been playing women's soccer for years. Deakin got a fourth finishing with a 4-2 score.

An absolutely brilliantly entertaining game to watch from two teams who have a lot of respect for each other, these 2 may meet again.

Under 12s Bell Park 0 vs Surfside Waves 3 Another brass monkey type morning saw Waves take on Bell Park with the boys trying to keep warm and the best way to do that was get out there and have a kick. The ball was played mostly in the middle of the ground before Alex broke free to put the first goal in the back of the net.

Surfside then started to gain the ascendancy resulting in a great second to Rory into the top left hand corner.

Great work from the defence kept Surfside in the game and Jordan was providing great drive, resulting in many chances, however Bell Park set a good off side trap frustrating the Waves boys, Rory then went on a great solo run and was brought down in the box, resulting in our first penalty of the year, which he drilled home.

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Determination , leadership wins OCEAN Grove U18(1) v Newtown & Chilwell Ocean Grove 8.7.55 defeated Newtown & Chilwell 8.6.54 After enduring a tough initiation to Division 1 football, the Grubbers Under 18 boys broke through for a well deserved, nailbiting first win of the season against Newtown & Chilwell.

In windy conditions, Ocean Grove played their best footy of the year, sharing the ball around and playing on wherever possible.

The Grubbers looked the better team but the determined Eagles always seemed to find a goal when they needed one to keep them in touch.

A dominant third quarter with the wind had the Grubbers poised to break the game open stretching the margin to 20 points but a disallowed goal to Ned Thorley and a dubious free kick to the Newtown in the last minute saw the margin reduced to 15 points at the final break.

It was backs to the wall stuff in the final term as Newtown used the wind to bombard the ball into their forward line and a late

goal to Newtown reduced the margin to 1 point with minutes to play.

Thankfully the Ocean Grove boys stood up and refused to let their opponents hit the front.

Desperate acts were plentiful in the frantic last minutes and the relief was palpable when the siren sounded.

In a classic team win where every player contributed, it was the leaders and senior boys that stepped up to the plate to guide the Grubbers home. Ben Potter, Hamish Hoober, James Teague and in his first game back from injury, Nat Gravener all showed the poise, desperation and leadership that was required to get the four points.

Needless to say the song was belted out with gusto in the rooms after the game!

Goals: Fletcher Sharrock 3, Riley Maloney 2, Byron Taylor, Luke Bastiaan, Mitch Lindkvist 1 Best: Ben Potter, James Teague, Nat Gravener, Mitch Lindkvist, Darcy Pearson, Hamish Hoober Ocean Grove U18 v Leopold Ocean Grove 5.6.36 defeated by Leopold 12.11.83

Ocean Grove under 18s versus Newtown and Chilwell.

After notching their first win over Newtown, the Grubbers entered their clash with Leopold confident that another 4 points could come their way. In a tough first quarter Ocean Grove certainly held their own and if not for some poor kicking for goal could have led at the first break.

Leopold lifted the intensity in the second term and dominated play without hurting the Grubbers on the scoreboard going into the long break with a 3 goal lead. Ocean Grove lifted in the 3rd term,

reverting to the quick, play on style of play that is their strength and reduced the margin to 9 points through goals to Luke Bastiaan, Nat Gravener and Mitch Lindtkvist, however late goals to the Lions stretched the margin to 22points at 他 time.

With everything to play for, the last quarter was a disappointment for the Grubbers. Leopold kicked the first goal of the term which seemed to deflate the red & whites, and from there Leopold dominated around the ground and on the scoreboard, running

out 47 point winners.

Ned Thorley continued his fine season with a standout performance in the ruck to be clearly the Grubbers best player, with James Teague, Mitch Lindkvist, Darcy Pearson and Rhys Hobbs rounding out the best players on a disappointing day for the team.

Goals: Luke Bastiaan 2, Fletcher Sharrock 1, Nat Gravener 1, Mitch Lindtkvist 1 Best: Ned Thorley, Rhys Hobbs, James Teague, Darcy Pearson, Mitch Lindkvist, Byron Taylor.

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Best win of year over Ammos Under 16 (1) v Geelong Amateur Ocean Grove 10.8.68 defeated Geelong Amateur 1.8.14 The Grubbers had probably their best win of the year with a 54 point victory over Geelong Amateur.

While the scoreboard indicated a comfortable win, it was the manner in which the team played that would have pleased the coaching staff most.

Played in driving rain for most of the game, the Grubbers dominated the first term and if not for poor conversion in front of goal, would have had the game sewn up at the first break.

The Ammos came out breathing fire in the second term but to Ocean Grove’s credit the Grubbers stood up to the physical pressure and outscored their opponent into the wind to hold a 34 point at half time. With injuries to key leaders, Michael Smith and Brett Morgan in the second term, and other players affected by the flu the last half provided an opportunity for others to

step up and carry the load.

Thankfully they did just that, and the Grubbers controlled the second half, playing the style of play that they need to play if they want to push deep into the finals series.

Tom Ryan continued his excellent season in front of goals with 6 big ones, and other bottom age players Nat Pearson, Max Sutton, Tyler Bryan and Lachlan McVilly all contributed strongly.

A tough day at the office for the Grubbers but a win they should be pretty happy with.

Goals: Tom Ryan 6, Tyler Bryan 2, Joe McDonald 1, Harley Pearce 1 Best: Tom Ryan, Reed Jordan, Harley Pearce, Nat Pearson, Max Sutton Under 16(2) v St Josephs Ocean Grove 6.14.50 defeated St Josephs 4.5.29 Coming off a 100-pluspoint win the week before where everything worked like clockwork, the Grubbers received a handy lessons in the benefits of ‘winning ugly’ with a scrappy 21 point win over St Josephs.

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Round 14 - weekend of July 24 U/10’s OGCC Blue (21) Grovedale Tigers (1) In what can only be described as arctic conditions we came up against Grovedale Tigers at their home ground. With a cold westerly blowing and then some rain, our main aim for the boys was to try and stay as warm as possible. Awards went to Tom Greer, Maxwell Connell, Remi Reilly and Kia Caligari.

OGCC Orange (20) Drysdale Boothroyd (44) This week we took on Drysdale Boothroyd on a very windy Sunday morning, they proved a bit too big and strong for us.

We played some great team footy with awards to our two captains Luke Doedel and Zac Mifsud, James Barry won the Cobras Hat and Sammy Van is off to Supatramp.

OGCC Red (8) St. Albans Brogden (19) A great team effort by all!

Although we didn’t win the game we kept the pressure on all game despite being oversized. We were lead by our Captains this week Shay Kilpatrick and Max McGuane. Coach

‘Joffa’ noted the couple of season ending injuries we have and thanked Heath Collins for keeping positive and supporting his team although unable to play. He also made special mention to a few other players who had a great game.

OGCC White (22) Leopold Green (25) Led by Riley aka Captain Ice Hynson with Jackson aka Jacko ya can’t fool me Stephenson put on an excellent display, stand out link ups coupled with suburb centre clearances saw them almost steal the show.

With two minutes to go cobras snaked one through with the goal umpire calling it touched, “robbed” was the call from the crowd but better judgment prevailed and whites left with their heads held high. Awards to Finlay Rolfs, Ethan Hamilton, Dylan Grace, Oscar Stephenson and Jayden Pickett.

U/12’s OGCC White (20) Lara Batman (64) Our boys started a little slow and Lara kicked away in the first quarter and a half but from that point on the Cobra boys found their trademark run and

better team for much of the first half but could not translate that dominance onto the scoreboard, kicking a wasteful 1.8 to hold a 7 point lead at half time. When the Joeys bounced out of the blocks in the third term with a couple of quick goals it was suddenly game on for the Grubbers who needed to respond in the manner befitting a team with finals aspirations.

Respond they did, with a barnstorming final term, kicking 4 goals 6 to run over the top of their opponents.

For the red&whites, captain Craig Goodger led the way and received strong support from Lachlan Street, Will Trevean, Fletcher Long and Ryan McNolty. The win kept the Grubbers in fourth place and needing to win all remaining games to ensure finals action.

Goals: Jesse Caligiuri 2, Lachlan Street 1, Hamish McManus 1, Fletcher Long 1, Ronan Healy 1 Best: Craig Goodger, Lachlan Street, Will Trevean, Jack Martin, Fletcher Long, Ryan McNolty.

Ocean Grove under 16s in action against St Joseph's.

Cobras respond well is bitter weather

Cobras u14 (1) versus South Barwon. carry as well as plenty of tackle pressure all over the ground. The second half was one of the best halves our boys have played all year.

Cobras captains for the day Tahj Wirth and Bailey Scarpa led from the front all day and worked tirelessly for their teammates.

Encouragement awards to Bailey Scarpa, Zac Payne, Kody Harrison Roberts and Zak Poynder.

OGCC Blue (41) Drysdale Brown (9) It was Friday Night Fury

and the Cobra's Blue Boys came out with all guns blazing. They tackled hard, had numbers at the ball and showed a great culmination of all that they have learnt throughout the season. With so many improved players and the intensity of our chase, Drysdale Brown found it hard to get in the game.

Congratulations to Nathan Grasso, Aston Lynch, Will Wright and Dan Gangell on your awards.

OGCC Orange (50) Torquay Voss (12)

Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY The Cobras boys Captained by Darcy Mifsud and Olivier Northam hosted Torquay Voss. Winning the toss and kicking with a strong wind the Cobras started spritely kicking 4.8 for the 1st term to no score.

The second and third terms saw Torquay fight back but could not apply scoreboard pressure due to a strong Cobras defence.

The last qtr was a terrific display of fast handball and running skills by the Cobras. Award winners

were Ned Gray, Bailey Hague, Max Lacy and Olivier Northam.

U/14’s OGCC 2 (97) Torquay Nairn (1) A fine morning saw the Cobras get going early and the scores began to mount as the boys applied good pressure on Torquay all over the ground. In the 2nd quarter, good team work and more run produced a tally of goals that ended the first half with a big lead.

With finals looming the Cobras worked on their game plan of team work and unrelenting pressure football. Great ruck work all around the ground and a solid team effort was a good start to the run home.

Round 15 - weekend of July 31 U/10’s OGCC Red ( ) Aireys Inlet ( ) With much of the game resembling a rolling maul, free footy was hard to come by. As a team our Red boys stood firm, tackled hard and kept trying to force the ball forward. Instruction from the bench and leadership on the ground from the captains for the day allowed us to hold our positions and make the most of our opportunities.

Both Billy Haywood and

Finn Reid continued the top form with standout performances.

U/12’s OGCC Blue (10) South Barwon 1 (55) What a proud day for the OGCC's Blue camp.

The boys gave it their all against a very fine tuned South Barwon 1. Our best quarter being in the 2nd where we held South Barwon scoreless. South Barwon's coach praised Blue for their efforts and mentioned we were the only team to do that this year!

Congratulations on your awards to Sam Donegan, Hayden Ewart, Nick Gibbon and Nathan Down.

OGCC Orange (34) Grovedale Black (14) A great effort from the Cobras boys with all players fronting up to host Grovedale Black.

Captained by Bailey Hague and Jack Newland the boys skipped out to an early lead. Coach Craig asked for extra effort from the boys in the second half and the team responded.

All up a great team effort again with the Cobras running out victors.

Award winners were Luka Kapitelli, Baxter Lindsay, James Mitchell & Cooper Ward.

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Extra push can land finals spot WITH tennis finals commencing in just two weeks, Ocean Grove have six teams definitely competing.

The 12 Boys team have maintained top of the ladder position for many weeks now, and 4 Boys have been alternating between top and second place with strong competitors Geelong Lawn.

The three Mixed team have earned their way up from fourth position over the weeks, unable to shift Grovedale Black from their top spot.

Teams 9 Red and White have been jostling from second and third position throughout the season, and for the 11 Girls Wandana Heights has been difficult to topple.

Anything can happen before finals though, and those teams not in the top four, can bring an extra determination to win, and push their teams into the finals mix.

The Winter season being in finals mode means that Summer season is upon us. The OGTC is currently taking registrations for juniors and seniors who would like to play intraclub and regional competition. There are all standards and age groups and also many options for members.

This includes Fast Four Tuesday Nights, Ladies Midweek, Ladies Social Wednesday Nights, Men’s Thursday Nights, Veterans during the weekdays and the Saturday morning Junior and afternoon Senior tennis.

For information please drop in on Friday evenings from 5pm until 6.30pm, or on a Saturday morning/ afternoon to enquire about membership. The

teams for Summer will be organised in the next few weeks.

Important dates: Saturday August 8 Sign up for Summer competition commences Sunday August 9 Melbourne Tennis Centre Junior Excursion Saturday August 15 Preliminary Finals Saturday August 22 Preliminary Finals and Semi Finals Saturday August 29 Grand Finals Results for July 18 3 Mixed hosted Grovedale Black and won by 3 games 3,26 3,23. Brooke Vigilante and Joel McMahon won all of their sets.

4 Boys travelled to All Saints Anglican and won 3,21 - 3, 33. Zane Beazley won both his singles and doubles. Riley James won his singles.

7 Mixed played away at Clifton Springs and lost 5,31 -1,18. Josh Miller won his singles and both doubles matches were close.

9 Boys White had a BYE this week.

9 Boys Red played at Home against Wandana Heights and lost 2,18 -4,29. George Wheeldon and Robert Campbell won their singles.

11 Girls hosted Bannockburn and won 4,34 -2,27. Aimee Howarth and Kiana Harrison-Roberts teamed up to win doubles after winning their singles.

12 Boys played at Wandana Heights and won 2,20 - 4, 33. Loch Dwyer and Drew Honey teamed up well, winning all sets together. Rohan Crawley and Mitch Arumets were just pipped in their doubles losing 5-6.

14 Mixed White played

at Hamlyn Park against their Red team and won 2,19 -4,31. Hannah Steele and Alex Montgomery won all of their sets on the day.

14 Mixed Red hosted Hamlyn Park Blue and lost 1,17 -5,34. Thomas Pukepuke won his singles, and both doubles matches were close at 4-6.

16 Girls hosted Grovedale Black and lost 0, 21 - 6, 36. With such tough opposition, this team has shown so much improvement over the season with all sets this week going to 3-6 or 4-6.

Here are the results for July 25th 3 Mixed played at Leopold and won 1,15 - 5, 34. Emily Kehagias, Joel McMahon, Jade Murphy and Sebastian Bouma all won their doubles and with 3 singles wins this team showed why they are second on the ladder.

4 Boys hosted Wandana Heights Blue and won 4,32 - 2,16. Zane Beazley and Ethan Franks won all of their sets in this match.

Michael Maertzdorf and Rhiley James lost in a very close doubles 5-6.

This team is undefeated, second on the ladder, and playing the top side next week.

7 Mixed played at Home against Drysdale and lost 1,20 -5,30. Alexandra Caldow won her singles, and the doubles was close with Jayden Harrison Roberts, 4-6. This team is currently sixth on the ladder.

9 Boys White hosted Geelong Lawn White and won 4,32 - 2,22. Josh Miller and Harry Mullen won all of their sets, Jack James and Jye Thomas won their doubles. They are second on the ladder.

9 Boys Red played at Jan Juc and won 1,20 -5,34. Robert Campbell

and Julian Selway won their singles and doubles.

Sonny Levinson and Harry Copperwaite won their doubles also. This team is third on the ladder.

11 Girls played at Grovedale and won 2,24 - 4, 33. Erica Crawford, Ruby D’Arcy, Aimee Howarth and Alice Crawford allow their singles but missed on the doubles. This team is second on the ladder.

12 Boys hosted Western Heights Uniting and won 4,31 -2,17 with a missing player. Drew Honey won all of his sets on the day. They are the only Ocean Grove side that is top of the ladder.

14 Mixed White played Ocean Grove Red and lost 1,16 -5,35. Easton Pennycook won his singles for the Whites.

For the Reds, Rohan and Indigo Crawley, Melanie Rose-McCluskey and Zac Dwyer were the stronger team and won the 5 sets. Whites are seventh on the ladder.

14 Mixed Red as above, they are fifth on the ladder.

16 Girls travelled to Anglesea and lost 4,34 -2,17. Alyssa Dickeson won all of her sets, pairing with Amelia Bibby in the doubles. This team have had a tough season and are eighth on the ladder.

In the Seniors the ladders are as follows: Section 4 top of the ladder Section 6 second on the ladder Section 7 Red top of the ladder Section 7 White fifth on the ladder Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.

Results compiled by Jen Franks.

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Football finals venues announced AFL Barwon last month announced the dates and locations of the 2015 Bellarine Football Netball League finals series.

Portarlington will host week one of the finals on August 29 and 30, while Torquay’s Spring Creek is home to the semifinals on September 5 and 6.

Spring Creek plays home to the netball preliminary finals on September 5.

On September 12, Drysdale will host the preliminary finals and the league's netball grand finals.

Torquay will host the senior grand final on September 19.

Cricket club launches into new season OCEAN Grove Cricket Club geared up for the coming season by hosting its season launch at the Memorial Reserve club social rooms.

About 50 people including junior and senior players, committee and supporters turned out for the club’s season opening.

The Grubbers commence pre-season training on Sunday August 9 at 10am at the Shell Road cricket nets followed by a further three sessions on August 16, August 23 and August 30 which also start at 10am.

Wednesday night sessions will run on August 19 and August 26 with a venue to be confirmed.

For more information on the 2015/16 season email Ocean Grove Cricket Club secretary Paul Madden at PaulMadden@nbnco. com.au or phone 0458500 801.

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Q&A with Famie Needham Ocean Grove D grade netball captain Famie Needham spoke with the Voice: Position played goal shooter/goal attack Years played netball That would give too much away.

What do you love about netball? The social aspect, fitness and the competition.

What is the best thing about playing for OGFNC? It's just such a great club allround.

Ocean Grove's A grade netball side gathered for this photo before their game against Anglesea.

Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

'Seas too good for Grubbers OCEAN Grove A Grade struggled to find their form in the first half and let Anglesea take the lead, the second half was a better contest but there was no 4 point prize for Grove this week. Luckily C Grade are still motoring along with another good win.

A grade – Ocean Grove 38 vs Anglesea 55 Best: C. Parker, K. Ollis, E. Moroney A grade went down to Anglesea by 17 goals.

Ocean Grove’s loss ended the Grubbers' slim hopes of making Bellarine

Football Netball League A grade finals.

The visitors jumped the home side with a 31-13 lead at half time. To Ocean Grove’s credit they fought back and won the final half by one goal and scored 25 goals to Anglesea’s 24.

Alexandra Lee scored 31 goals for the Grubbers.

B grade – Ocean Grove 35 vs Anglesea 47 Best: C. Britt, E. Mercer, A. Binns B grade was competitive against the highly fancied Anglesea.

The Grubbers third

quarter was impressive as the home side cut the margin back to six goals at the last break. Ocean Grove’s Erin Mercer scored 26 goals, while Claudia Britt and Amber Binns played impressive games.

C grade – Ocean Grove 29 vs Anglesea 20 Best: B. Gavin, B. Fankhauser, R. De Krester C grade scored a vital win against the higher ranked Anglesea.

Goal Shooter Katie Geerings scored 15 goals

for the Grubbers. The nine-goal victory kept Ocean Grove in touch with the C grade final top four.

The win was the Grubbers only victory against Anglesea from the senior grades.

C grade – Ocean Grove 19 vs Anglesea 24 Best: F. Needham, A. Mammoliti, K. Burden D grade finished its match strongly with a nine-goal last term despite a fivegoal loss to Anglesea.

D grade captain Famie Needham scored 11 goals

Ocean Grove A grade (above) and B grade (below) couldn't overcome the strong Anglesea teams.

A grade action against Anglesea.

TOP LEFT: B grade. TOP RIGHT: C grade. ABOVE: D grade.

for the home side. Kim Carroll scored seven goals.

19U - Ocean Grove 32 vs Anglesea 40 Best Players: P Woolhouse, M Doyle, J El Hage These girls can do anything when they put their netball minds onto it, taking it right up to the Anglesea side.

Winners all over the court with goal shooter Paige Woolhouse and Jaimie El Hage controlling the attack end and defender Matilda Doyle in charge in defence.

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Highway trip earns clean sweep OCEAN Grove A Grade stormed away to lead at each quarter and kept Newcomb in single figures. All grades took the four points today despite some valiant efforts from the Power sides.

A Grade – Ocean Grove 75 vs Newcomb 9 Best Players: K Ollis, A Lee, E Moroney Some strong scoring quarters set up the win at each change, top goal scorer Alex Lee shot a handy 33

with junior Emily Moroney holding her own in attack and defenders Candice Parker and Kelsey Ollis getting plenty of stoppages.

B Grade – Ocean Grove 53 vs Newcomb 14 Best Players: M Badrock, C Abel, E Mercer B Grade started on the right foot this week, the young team of average age 18, played well with some cool heads, Meg Badrock who consolidated the defence

end, Chelsea Abel kept the centre under control and Erin Mercer shot 32 goals.

C Grade – Ocean Grove 41 vs Newcomb 7 Best Players: B Fankhauser, K Collett, S Oates Good percentage game from the Grove C Grade to keep the Power to under 10 goals. Some brilliant defence work on the wing from Bree Fankhauser, Kylie Collett stood strong as goal keeper and Sherree

Oates just keeps getting her hand on the ball on the wing.

D Grade – Ocean Grove 43 vs Newcomb 13 Best Players: H Jones, K Carroll, B Walter D Grade went from strength to strength with senior debut Helen Jones showing her clever style on the wing, Kim Carroll kept her goaling percentage up and Brooke Walter rock solid in defence.

19U - Ocean Grove 44 vs Newcomb 11 Best Players: J Sutton, S Duckett, M Giblin The Grubbers were up for the changes and challenges today against Newcomb and had a comfortable win thanks to Jesse Sutton top scoring with 21 goals, Skylar Duckett relentless in her defence role and newcomer junior Michaela Giblin on the attack wing.

Junior netballers positive to finish to season WITH one round left for the Friday night netballers, the girls are working on a positive end to the season.

Ahead throughout their match, the girls did an excellent job of overcoming a team three spots ahead of them on the ladder.

13 & Under Division 3 Ocean Grove 15 v St Josephs Red 7 Best players were Amelia Hallam, Caitlin Harris and Tyneisha McVilly.

13 & Under Division 5 Ocean Grove v Drysdale (Results not available) Having a close start at the quarter time break with three goals in it, the girls managed to gain a margin and win by twelve goals.

15 & Under Division 4 Ocean Grove 26 v Lara White 14 Best players were Caitlin Doran, Ashlee Bohan and Olivia Occhipinti.

With a freezing morning to start round 15, the

netballers travelled to Newcomb coming home with a full suite of wins and three teams having a bye.

This was a tight game for the girls with a combination of three goalers contributing to a one goal win.

11 & Under Ocean Grove 15 v Newcomb 14 In the second term, the girls kept Newcomb to a one-goal quarter. Well done girls.

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NetSetGo warm up dance

1 Ocean Grove 35 v Newcomb 13 The girls accumulated the goals quarter by quarter, keeping their opposition to five goals for the game.

13 & Under Division 2 Ocean Grove had a bye.

15 & Under Division 1 Ocean Grove 43 v Newcomb 5 Best players were Paige Drinkwater, Rachel Mercer and Bree Able.

The girls kept Newcomb

to a no-scoring third quarter, constructing this achievement through a team effort.

15 & Under Division 2 Ocean Grove had a bye.

17 & Under Division 1 Ocean Grove 39 v Newcomb 6 Best players were Emily Moroney, Emma Walker and Claudia Britt 17 & Under Division 2 Ocean Grove had a bye.

THIS is the first year the Ocean Grove Football Netball Club has offered NetSetGo, a junior netball program for 5 to 10 year olds. Sessions run on a Thursday afternoon throughout the football/ netball season. There are 36 participants.

Tamara Splatt, a senior netballer, coordinates the program and coaches the older Set group. Famie Needham and Katie Gearings coach the two younger Net groups.

The program has been extremely well received and supported by the club, in particular, the netball director Gill Hodgson has given us much guidance.

A highlight for the girls

so far was to perform their warm up dance half time at the under 17’s home game against Anglesea. This coincided with National Netball Day, a day to celebrate our wonderful game. With pom poms flying and bodies grooving, the girls certainly delighted the crowd.

We plan to conclude the season by celebrating alongside the junior netballers at the Junior Netball Presentation afternoon on Sunday September the 6th. This will be a great chance to acknowledge all the participants for their effort throughout the season.

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Q&A with Jack Rawlings Ocean Grove Football Club's Jack Rawlings spoke with the Voice:

AFL team supported Western Bulldogs Most goals kicked in a match for Ocean Grove Seven for Ocean Grove in the under 18s.

What has been your highlight playing at the Ocean Grove Football Club? The under 18s premiership coached by Matt Tyrrell and Rory Nichol in 2010.

Most inspiring player you have played with at the Grubbers Last season with Max Rooke, former Geelong AFL footballer, because of his attack at the footy in the air.

SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 13.16.94 defeated ANGLESEA 10.14.74 Goals A. Higgins 3, T. Gavin 3, D. Maloney 2, P. Maloney, K. Williams, K. Reardon, P. West, A. O'Callaghan Best A. Jarvis, K. Williams, M. Caldow, B. Warren, J. Anderson, A. O'Callaghan

Matt Caldow gets a handball away.

Jess Rapa contests a ruck duel in the reserves game against Anglesea.

Don't mention the 'f' word MARK HEENAN

OCEAN Grove coach Wayne Walsh is not buying into talk about his side's ladder position despite a crucial 20-point victory against Anglesea on July 25.

The win helped the Grubbers (7-7) jump the ladder queue from seventh to fourth spot to bridge a one game gap on Anglesea, Queenscliff and Modewarre, who all had a 6-7 record.

Walsh said the round 14 win at Ocean Grove against Anglesea was about banking four points rather than securing a top five berth.

“I am not even worried about the ladder,” Walsh told the Voice.

“I am worried about winning the next five games and we won against Anglesea, so there is four games to go.

“The ladder will take

GROUNDED GRUBBER: Midfielder Andy Higgins keeps his eyes on the ball. care of itself.”

Walsh said Ocean Grove’s 68-point defeat against Barwon Heads, who secured a top three spot, on July 18 was a stark reminder his side had a long way to chase the BFL’s elite.

The Grubbers suffered big losses to Torquay,

Geelong Amateur and Barwon Heads in each of their two home and away fixtures in 2015.

“I don’t really want to go there (as in how far we are away from the top three sides), we’re probably not even looking at that. We wanted to beat Anglesea and we’ve done that,”

Walsh said.

“We are staying away – we know where the top three sides are at – we got smashed the week before (against Barwon Heads).”

THE Grubbers set up the win against Anglesea courtesy of a two-goal buffer at quarter time.

Midfielder Andy

Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY Higgins was damaging early with two of his three goals while Andrew Jarvis was instrumental in the ruck.

“He (Jarvis) was special, he is playing unreal for us, his work rate and effort was just amazing,” Walsh said.

The home side kicked

with the wind in the second term and while the Grubbers only booted two goals, they kept Anglesea goalless.

Anglesea coach Jason Armistead said Ocean Grove’s 28-point lead at half-time was a crucial advantage.

“Probably our first quarter (and first half) hurt us the most, after that we probably got back on an even keel,” Armistead said.

Anglesea forward Josh Bouwman booted six goals in a losing side, while former Leopold player Peter Hardy, who kicked two majors, was also dangerous.

The visitors hit back after half time and gained the lead on two occasions after kicking 4.7 in the third quarter compared to Ocean Grove’s 2.2.

The Grubbers regained their composure kicking with a tailwind in the

final term to boot five goals and secure the win.

MEANTIME it was an exciting day for Grubber under 18 player Harry Walker who made his senior debut.

IN the reserves, Ocean Grove won by 110 points against Anglesea.

Final scores were Ocean Grove 19.18.132 to Anglesea 3.4.22.

Captain Joe Hinkley booted three goals, while reliable key forward Matt McCartney kicked three majors.

Ocean Grove players Reid Billington, Daniel Freeman, Jess Rapa and Shaun Fankhauser all kicked two goals apiece.

The home side set up the win with a seven-goal blitz in the first quarter and led by 46 points at quarter time.

The 18-goal victory left Ocean Grove in fourth spot on the ladder with a 9-5 record.

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OCEAN GROVE 37.31.253 defeated NEWCOMB 2.5.17 Goals J. T. Gavin 10, D. Maloney 9, A. Higgins 4, H. Walker 3, K. Williams 2, R. Hargrave 2, J. Rawlings 2, D. Freeman 2, P. Maloney, P. West, D. West Best J. Rawlings, K. Williams, A. Higgins, T. Gavin, D. Maloney, H. Walker

No mercy for Power as finals loom large

Under18 player Harry Walker booted three majors for the seniors.

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“As added development we had eight players under 30 games (against Newcomb), people might not realise that," said Walsh.

“So it is another game and it is another way of moving the footy and giving some confidence.”

In only his second senior match, Grubber Under 18 player Harry Walker kicked three goals and was named in Ocean Grove’s best.

Ocean Grove attacking midfielder Andy Higgins booted four goals, while Kelly Williams, Ryan Hargrave, Jack Rawlings and Daniel Freeman all kicked two goals apiece.

Kicking with a wind advantage in the first quarter the visitors had 17

shots at goal and booted an inaccurate 5.12.42.

The Grubbers slammed home 10 majors in the second quarter and led by 106 points at halftime against the goalless Power.

The visitors kept their intensity up in the third quarter and booted 11 goals to hold a 177-point lead at the last break.

To Newcomb’s credit they fought the game right to the end and booted two goals in the final quarter.

Power player Peter Gordyn who was named in Newcomb’s best, booted two goals.

Ocean Grove were without inside midfielder Aaron O’Callaghan (foot), Mark Laidler, Tim Baker and Grubber captain Liam Rock

(abductor) who has not played since round 11.

OCEAN Grove next faces an away clash against Portarlington on Saturday August 8.

Senior game starts at 2:10pm.

IN the reserves, Ocean Grove won by 162 points against Newcomb.

Final scores were Ocean Grove 25.24.174 to Newcomb 1.6.12.

Grubber Ben Garrard had a day out and kicked nine goals, while key tall Matt McCartney continued his consistent season in front of goal and kicked four majors.

Ocean Grove pair Zac Cullen and Campbell Poulter both standouts in the 27-goal win.

Grubbers reserves are in fourth position with a 10-5 record in 2015.

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TOP FOUR MARK HEENAN

Six brothers from two families pulled on jumpers for Grubbers against Newcomb on Saturday. Pictured are: Patrick West, Dylan West, Christian West, Emmet Maloney, Patrick Maloney, Daniel Maloney.

THE Grubbers consolidated their top-four position on the BFL ladder cruising to a comfortable 236-point win over bottom-placed Newcomb at Grinter Reserve on August 1.

Ocean Grove now sit one

game clear in fourth spot with a 8-7 record in 2015.

Grubber goal sneak Travis Gavin bagged 10 goals, while key forward Daniel Maloney booted nine majors and increased his goal tally to 46 from 12 games in 2015.

Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh conceded the percentage

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boosting win against Newcomb was a great opportunity to develop its young core group of players at senior level.

“We set some aims during the game and boys fulf illed every aim that we set, or every goal that was set, so that was fantastic,” Walsh said.

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