Ocean Grove Voice 8 July 2015 by Ocean Grove Voice

July 8-21, 2015

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Musos tune up, tickets go on sale OCEAN Grove is just a fortnight away from staging a unique Aussie rock and roll fundraiser that has folk as far as away as the USA talking about. The Light of Day Australia Winter Gigs will kick off on Friday July 24 for two nights bringing together musicians from near and far all donating their time and energy to help in the fight against Parkinson’s Disease. Among the generous performers taking part with be Anthony D’Amato, straight from the badlands of New Jersey, where the concept of Light Day shows began 16 years ago. Continued page 3.

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OCEAN Grove Business Association (OGBA) is calling for CCTV surveillance after last week’s burglary at Cleo Fine Jewellery, the fourth in the Terrace in three weeks. And judging by early reaction from local pollies, they may just get their wish. Association President Helen Butteriss said surveillance would discourage thieves from breaking into local businesses. “The things they damage while they are on site cause such an inconvenience,” she said. Thieves broke into Cleo Fine Jewellery last Tuesday and were in and out in a matter of minutes. Owner Andrew Nicolls was at the store at 12.50am, 10 minutes after the store alarm sounded.

Traders are calling for cameras to keep watch on local shops.

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“When I got there they were long gone,” he said. Continued page 3.

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Contractors put lid on sports pavilion ROOF works at the new $6 million Shell Road sports pavilion are expected to be finalised next month according to the federal government. Local Federal MP Sarah Henderson visited the site on Saturday July 4 to inspect site works on the new roof. Ms Henderson told the Voice, Ocean Grove’s future centralised sporting hub had taken shape since construction started in December in 2014.

“With the steel roof frame in place, the new pavilion at Shell Road Reserve is really taking shape,” Ms Henderson said. “The roof is scheduled for completion next month, a significant milestone for this $6 million project. “This project will result in a facility of which all of the Ocean Grove community can be proud.” The majority of construction works at the Shell Road sports pavilion will be completed by

Sarah Henderson with Grove netballers Maddie Moroney, Sarah Degenaro and Brielle King.

December 2015. City of Greater Geelong contributed $2.5 million towards the project, while

the federal government has allocated $3.5 million in funding. Beangala councillor

Terrace auction

Pippi arrives to celebrate fairy day A FAIRY named Pippi appeared in The Terrace last month to help celebrate World Fairy Day with local kids. New Ocean Grove resident Pip Godridge said she dresses up to get children to embrace their imaginations. And because she loves “being a big kid”. “I love being a fairy – it makes me feel magical,” she said. “Just seeing all the smiles walking down the street made me happy.” 'Pippi' also visited Ocean Grove primary schools earlier that morning on June 24.

A LARGE crowd gathered in The Terrace last month to watch the auction of one of Ocean Grove's newest retail premises. RT Edgar Bellarine Director Ian Friend said it was the first time a single retail space in the town had been sold in 10 years. “We were quoting around 800,000 so it was pretty spot-on,” he said. “It’s a good investment in a good street and they’re very happy with it.” A Melbourne couple paid $805,000 for the leased property.

Hayley makes finals

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FAIRY TIME: Pip Godridge with Nya Simons.

RoboCup a hit at college CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Bellarine held the 16th Junior Geelong Regional RoboCup last month, with more than 100 students battling for robotic glory. Twenty-four robot soccer and 11 robot dance teams from Geelong, Torquay, Colac, Bannockburn, Melbourne and even Shepparton competed. “The highlight was the enthusiasm shown by the students, cheering on their robots and celebrating every goal,” said event

Jan Farrell was interstate on Saturday but told the Voice: “Seeing the roof installed has prompted lots of excitement around town. “Both the contractors and Council's project managers are doing a mighty job, the pavilion is currently on time and on budget. “Like the rest of Ocean Grove, I can't wait to experience local sport from that terrace on the pavilion in 2016.”

Harvey and Hamish at RoboCup day. coordinator Brian Thomas. while Christian College “The students learnt a huge Geelong won the Open amount through the day.” Soccer and Simple Simon The home-team won the Soccer Leagues. Senior Dance competition, “This is the culmination

of months of planning, building and programming back at school,” said Brian. “Students not only learn how to build robots, but also need to work together making the most of the different skills available within the team.” The robots in the competition operate without human control. Regardless of whether they won, all teams will have a chance to compete in state finals in Melbourne during August.

SALON SOJOURN hairdresser Hayley Parker will look to add to her list of trophies, after making the finals of the Victorian Training Awards. The 21-year-old was nominated for Victorian Apprentice of the Year, which will be announced on August 28. Hayley has already won a regional World Skills completion in 2013 and gained silver at the national competition in Perth last year. She also took out Gordon TAFE’s Apprentice of the Year in March. Next month Hayley will travel to Sao Paulo in Brazil, to compete in the World Skills Championships.

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CCTV push for Grove CBD Continued from page 1. The thieves stole several thousand dollars of jewellery from the store but that’s not what’s got Mr Nicolls on edge. “I don’t sleep at night now,” he said. “I’m waiting for the phone call saying there’s another burglary.” Mr Nicolls said he was happy to contribute money towards CCTV cameras, and understands monitoring them would be more expensive than installation. “They don’t need to monitor them 247, it’s the recorded footage that matters to us,” he said. “It’s more of a preventative thing – if somebody thinks they could get ID’d they’ll

think twice.” Local Federal MP Sarah Henderson has already been proactive phoning Andrew the day after the robbery, offering to support Ocean Grove traders seeking funding for CCTV cameras. “Like many community members I was shocked by the recent robbery at Cleo Fine Jewellery,” Ms Henderson said. In 2014-15, Grove was in the first round of the government's Safer Streets Programme Ms Henderson said guidelines for the second round of funding are expected to open in coming months.

Donna Nicolls cleans up at Cleo after a break in. “I look forward to working closely with traders as well as council and local police to support an application for Safer Streets funding,” she said. Last week the Voice contacted Bellarine MP Lisa Neville to see if there

is any funding available for CCTV in the state budget. Ms Neville said the Victorian government is offering Public Safety Infrastructure Grants which local communities can apply for through Councils to install CCTV

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systems. The grants are open until August 21 and fund safety projects up to $250,000. “My office has spoken to the City of Greater Geelong about applying for a ‘Public Safety Infrastructure Grant’,” said Mrs Neville. “I would be more than happy to provide my support if Council do in fact apply for such funding.” Bellarine Police’s Senior Sergeant Angelo Ferrara said he had contacted Geelong Council to request CCTV surveillance in The Terrace. “Council is currently looking at that for us,” he said.

Treasure hunt continues

Lucy, Lana and Sarah Tyrell had heaps of fun filling in the Voice's holiday treasure hunt.

DRFTWOOD: Erin Mercer, Tayla Wilson, Patrick Van Wegan, Ty Simons, Mar-Ray Simons and Daniel Carty. D R I F T W O O D celebrated its second birthday on June 25 with free coffee all day and owner Ty Simons plans to make it a yearly event. “We did the same thing

last year,” he said. Later that night the store celebrated the grand opening of its new atrium, which boasts a retractable sun roof, extra coffee machine and wine

bar. “We’ve been getting desperate for space inside,” said Ty. Ty grew up in Ocean Grove and returned to the town to open

Driftwood after 20 years away. “The town is not the sleepy hollow it used to be,” he said. “It’s so much more vibrant now.”

ENTRIES for the Voice's holiday treasure hunt have been coming in thick and fast over the last fortnight. The fun clue-crawl around the town continues until July 10 at 3pm with prize vouchers from teh sponsor Supertoys. The treasure hunt was published in the June 23 edition of the Voice and entries can be delivered to the Voice office at 1/72 The Terrace or posted to PO Box 54, Ocean Grove. Good luck to all the participants.

Light of Day dawns on the Grove Continued from page 1. Anthony D'Amato will be sharing the spotlight with great local talent such as the Bash Big Band, Jeff Raglus and the Disco Rockers, Dave Wright and the Midnight Electric, Princess Planet, Dangerous Curves, Jon Willard Band, Kerri Simpson, Mike

Jackson, Wayne Heard, Andrea Robertson and Band, Mischievous Thom, Johnny Cosgrove Duo, Sally Wilson and Mark, Nick Saxon, Paul Carrigg, and more to be announced. Tickets for the two nights of shows at three venues – The Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill, Driftwood

Café and the Olive Pit Delicatessen – went on sale last week with early interest already mirroring last year’s inaugural sell out show. Tickets cost $50 each venue Friday night / $50 Olive Pit and Driftwood Sat night / $75 Chicken Shop and Burger Grill Sat night and are available at

the venues. On the night patrons will settle into their favourite cafe while than musicians rotate between venues. Half of the proceeds will go to the Shake It Up Foundation and half with go to the Light of Day Foundation. The Light of Day name

comes from a Michael J Fox film. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1991. The theme track for the film was written by Bruce Springsteen, a regular perfomer at the annual LOD shows in New Jersey. Kingston Ocean Grove is a major sponsor of the event.

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Local pair helping refugees HELPING: Joan Calcutt and Lesley Pope with some of the rations they lived off for a week.

LUKE VOOGT LESLEY Pope and Joan Calcutt took on a unique challenge last month to help Burmese refugees living in Thailand. Together they’ve raised more than $2600 through the Ration Challenge, living off the same rations as the refugees for a week. “I think we’ll get to

$3000 eventually,” said Les, an Ocean Grove local and a member of the town’s Uniting Church. “A lot of it is from the Uniting Church people,” said fellow church member Joan. The pair completed the challenge last month, living off rice, split peas, flour, salt, oil and a small tin of fish.

“I found it a lot easier than I expected – I wasn’t feeling hungry,” said Joan. “And I lost a few kilos which helps.” “It's quite filling,” said Les. “The meals are quite satisfying providing you drink a lot of water.” Joan first heard about the plight of the Rohingya refugees at conference in

Melbourne. “We learnt that many of them are trafficked to work in forced labour in Thai industries,” she said. Joan said hundreds of thousands of refugees had fled their homeland, after years of conflict, and some have been living in camps for decades. “Many of the refugees are being held in terrible

conditions,” added Les. Les said all the money raised goes to the refugees. “It’s not only providing food but seeds and tools so that they can support themselves.” The pair thanked their family and friends for their support. To sponsor Les or Joan call 1800 025 101 or visit www.actforpeace.org.au.

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SOLAR DANCE: The amazing photograph of the Aurora Australis captured by Lachlan Manley.

Swirling solar lights above the earth captured in...

Aurora Australis pic LACHLAN Manley captured a rare astronomic event last month, taking this breathtaking photo of the Aurora Australis at Lookout Point in Ocean Grove. Lachlan was the only

person at the lookout at 5am, June 23, when he took the shot. “I couldn’t believe there was no one else there – it was the most insane sight I had ever seen,” he said. “It arrived at 5am and in about ten minutes it

grew from nothing to 45 degrees above the horizon!” Lachlan followed the Aurora Australis online, when radiation from a solar eruption began to pass the International Space Station at 400km/h.

He said the solar wind sped up to 800km/h, as Earth copped the brunt of it, producing the brilliant array of “dancing” colours. “One particular beam was like a German War floodlight,” said Lachlan.

“The sky was just lit up – I’ve never seen anything like it.” To see more of Lachlan’s work visit w w w. l a c h l a n m a n l e y photography.com or his Facebook page.

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Ocean Grove Primary School held an Asian day last term. There were plenty of activities.

Pupils get a taste of Asia OCEAN Grove Primary School students enjoyed an Asian cultural experience just before they broke up

with the winter school holidays. During the week students spent time looking at maps,

Harriers brave the elements OCEAN GROVE Harriers braved the elements last month for their shortest-day run. It was a beautiful f lat low tide beach run â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for most anyway. Apart from this group-photo tradition (pictured right), the group ref lected on members Keith and Heather at the opposite end of the globe in Alaska with 24-hour daylight compared to the early sunsets here in Ocean Grove.

photos and clothing relating to some of the many Asian cultures and then on the find day they watched and

took part in Japanese Taiko Drumming and Indonesian and Bollywood dancing. Some students even took

the chance to dress up while students also enjoyed a taste of Asian foot including sushi and special fried rice.

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Ocean Grove Rotary Club's new board of directors.

Marian Coppins-King, Gordon King and John Paton.

Adrian takes over at Rotary OCEAN Grove Rotary Club will embrace the organisation’s ‘Be a gift the World’ theme under new president Adrian Schmidt. Adrian has used his induction speech to outline his plans for the coming year and welcomed his new board of directors.

Retiring president John Paton hands over the reigns to Adrian Schmidt.

The new president, who was born in Horsham in 1946, was a chemistry graduate at Melbourne who went on work in the oil industry with Golden Fleece and then Caltex. Between 1976 and 1993 Adrian worked between Australia and Texas, eventually managing

their laboratories internationally. Later he worked for Gribbles and Ecowise Water. Retiring president John Paton also announced the awarding of two Paul Harris Fellows to Marian Coppins-King and Gordon King.

The evening was held at Ocean Grove Bowling Club and was enjoyed by Rotarians and their partners, including incoming District Governor Jane Cox, members from Drysdale and Queenscliff Rotary Club and guests.

Third book for local poet Joy

Joy Chellew

LOCAL poet Joy Chellew launched her third book, In Search of Peace, at Ocean Grove’s St Peter’s Church on Sunday. Joy’s latest book is special to her, as it features the art of her granddaughter Ellie Radke, who lives in Ocean Grove.

“I’m thrilled to bits,” she said. “I won’t be around for too long and it’s something we’ve done together, which is nice.” Joy said it’s the first time Ellie has had her artwork published. “She’s done the cover and illustrations for the

different prayer-poems,” she said. “The illustrations are all to do with birdlife and they’re wonderful.” Joy published her first book In Search of Joy in 2006 at the age of 81 and she’d already been writing for decades beforehand.

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“Life just goes flashing by when you’re my age,” she said. She’s been writing a weekly poem for Melbourne-based ‘Know Your Bible’ group for 20 years, and still does, despite recently celebrating her 90th birthday.

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Careful planning required Dear Editor, TOURISM Greater Geelong and Bellarine’s latest campaign asks us to photograph local sights, share them on social media and help boost visitor numbers to our region. Executive Director, Roger Grant was quoted in the Geelong Advertiser saying: “We live in the most beautiful part of the world and we need to inspire others to visit”. Sadly, that could be about to become a difficult task for residents of Ocean Grove. Charming 'old' Ocean Grove is currently undergoing rapid change, as many of the old holiday

cottages are replaced with modern homes and townhouses. This is all inevitable, and in many ways positive, and if it is well planned, the beauty of the area can be retained and enjoyed by us all. Unfortunately the Planning Department of Greater Geelong raises serious concerns for a large number of residents regarding its governance of future development. Recently, 53 objectors met with the planning department over a proposal to build an 8.99 metre high dwelling at 50 Wedge Street, Ocean Grove. If constructed, it will not only

impede or block views of surrounding neighbours and change the streetscape, but it will also become Ocean Grove’s tallest building in a residential neighbourhood. Despite pleas that this will set a precedent, approval for the planning permit was swiftly handed down. Objectors were told that views are for sharing – a point not lost on any of us, having gone to considerable expense ourselves to build within the 7.5 metre height overlay. We are now faced with a group action at VCAT to fight a Planning Department which

appears to have little regard for the 'Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Character Study' which it went to great lengths to formulate only a few years ago. As well, residents are left with considerable feelings of uncertainty regarding future developments and the value of their properties. If 9 metres is ok for this applicant perhaps the next application will slip through at 10 metres and on (or up) it goes . There is a lot at stake whenever applications like 50 Wedge St reach the desk of our planners and poor decisions can result in huge fallout for our community

and its evolving landscape. Many residents in Ocean Grove are extremely worried about the City of Greater Geelong’s approach to development in the old established area and the large group in attendance at the meeting were irate with both the decision and the process to reach it. If we want to be able to continue to say that we live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, then surely well considered and consistent planning decisions are vital. Ocean Grove VCAT action group

WINTER CALM AND RAGE: Ocean Grove's calm river often contrasts with it's wild open ocean. On crisp winter days that contrast is more obvious. Local photographer and surfer Mick Armstrong is adept at catching the mood of our great outdoors, as shown in the images above.

Talented Harley ASPIRING artist Harley Olsen is honing his talents through Drysdale Rotary’s Bruno Callori Young Artist Mentorship this year. Harley, 16, earned the mentorship after his drawing ‘Caught’, caught judges’ eyes at the club’s Easter Art Show. “I didn’t even know I would get an award for entering,” he

said. Harley is an artistic jack-of-all-trades and is doing three art subjects at Bellarine Secondary College, while completing a Certificate III in Visual Arts at the Gordon. The Ocean Grover is one of four year 11 students to benefit from the mentorship.

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Vale Graeme Menzies 1954–2015

Grove says farewell to a well respected friend MORE THAN 250 people gathered last week to say goodbye to popular Ocean Grove identity Graeme Menzies. Graeme, who died unexpectedly on June 22, was the beloved eldest brother of Leslie, Lorraine, Colin, Ronald and Raymond. “He was well respected,” said Les, commenting on the big turnout. “I can not remember the last time I heard someone say something bad about him.” “We’re all very sad that he’s gone.” Les remembers Graeme as a mediator, who used to step in and solve f ights when they children. “He was very level headed,” he said. Graeme was known as articulate and a gentleman, always willing to help. “He’d give you the

Graeme Menzies (second from right) with his beloved Avenue Avengers teammates. shirt off your back if you wanted it,” said Les. “He was always very good at maths and English – when you said something wrong he would correct you.” Graeme was a life member, table owner and off ice bearer at the Ocean Grove Snooker Club and a part of the ‘Avenue Avengers’ team. He captained the side

to six grand f inals, winning the premiership 1983, 1988 and 2004. In 2005 Graeme partnered with Mark Pattison to win the Doubles Championship and he was the club’s statistician for more than 17 years. “He contributed greatly to the success of the club over nearly 40 years,” said club treasurer, Joe

Reece. “He was an understated sort of bloke.” “He was terrif ically friendly – I can’t imagine anyone who wouldn’t like him.” Graeme was also a life member and former secretary of Ocean Grove Cricket Club. He played junior and senior cricket, coached junior cricket and

captained the C and D grade sides. Graeme had a longtime involvement with the Ocean Grove Bowling and Football clubs, and sometimes worked the gates at local football matches. He was a much-valued workmate at Munday and Son. For Les and Lorraine the thing they’ll miss the most is just having their older brother around to talk to. “He really took the responsibility of being an older brother seriously,” said Lorraine. “He always had good advice.” “Even if you didn’t always want to take it,” added Les. “He leaves a big hole, not just in our family but in the community too,” said Lorraine. The funeral was held at Geelong Memorial Park last Wednesday.

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Some of the many Ocean Grove Park committee members who have worked alongside Colin Atkins in establishing the park and then the delivering the Grove Pavilion.

Friends say thanks to Colin FRIENDS of Colin Atkins gathered for a modest thanks to the retiring president on Sunday afternoon. Colin has been the president of Ocean Grove Park for nearly 20 years. About 40 friends, some from committees heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked alongside, others friends in the town and those who appreciated the two decades heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contributed. Over that time Colin and a number of others have worked hard to develop the

area from a paddock to the well-used and loved passive open space. As reported in the last Voice, Colin is retiring from the presidency but will continue to be a park member, even though he is moving to Melbourne to be closer to family. On Sunday committee members presented Colin with a large aerial photograph of the park and also recognised the assistance of his wife Monique by presenting her with a bouquet of flowers.

LEFT: Meryl Holloway, Betty Glasgow and Monique Atkins.

LEFT: Pat Robinson, Pam Waugh and Jennifer Hocking.

RIGHT: Phil Dix, Barbara Dix, Dianne Martin and David Martin.

H E L L O W O Nicole Bryan, Guillaumer, Maheras and Judd.

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R L D : Shiree Nicole Lesley

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Helloworld welcomes Lesley LOCAL Helloworld director Nicole Bryan welcomed long-time colleague and manager, Lesley Judd, as her new business partner last Wednesday. Lesley has managed the travel agency in Marketplace since it opened in January, 2005, and has 24 years of experience in the industry. “She is quite well known around town and her clients love her,” said Nicole. Nicole said she and Lesley get along and work well together. “Until she gets sick of me,” joked Lesley. Nicole and Lesley said they like the challenge of “putting peoples’ dream

holidays together”. “People put a lot of investment and emotion into their holidays, so it’s rewarding when they enjoy it,” said Lesley. “People are usually happy when they come here. At times we get to travel ourselves too, which is nice.” Nicole bought the business three years ago, after working there herself for five years. With the bad press about rogue agents recently, she was keen to point out that their agency is ATAS accredited. “There are a lot of people scouring the net for travel and it’s a minefield,” she said. “We cut through all that.”

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GOLD LOGIE winner John Wood is bringing his cabaret show, ‘A Guy and A Gal in Concert’, to the Potato Shed for one night only. John, along with singing sensation Michele Forbes, will perform jazz hits including ‘Too Darn Hot’, ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ and ‘Steppin Out With My Baby’. “I love the cabaret style for this show as the audience will be able to get up close and personal,” he said. “It’s a very funny show with great music and musicians, fantastic dancers and of course the wonderful Michele Forbes as my co-star.” John said the show was born on his last tour of ‘The Club’ which began touring at the Potato Shed. John wrote part of the show in concert during his last visit to Portarlington. John will perform at the Potato Shed on Saturday, July 25. Adults $36, concession $32 and Spud VIP $28. Book on 5251 1998 or at one of Council’s Customer Service Centres.

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music/live events • Piping Hot Chicken Shop - 2nd annual Light of Day, 24 & 25 July - Lloyd Spiegel, 7 August, $20 - The Hornets, 14 August, $20 • Barwon Heads Hotel - Wednesdays Master of Dartness & Poker from 7pm - Thursdays Trivia Night 7.30pm - Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music - Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays 10pm1am - DJs Saturdays 10pm1am • Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month from 2pm-5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - Allan James, 7.30pm Saturday July 18 - Paul Carrigg, 7.30pm Saturday July 25

- Wednesdays Happy Hour 5-7pm - Saturdays Live Entertainment 5-8pm - Sundays Half for Half, half price drinks for the first half of the game

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

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

Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington - Open weekends and public holidays 11am5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760

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• 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 700951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@ bluewateryoga.org.au

reading &

writing • Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. - Wednesdays 10.30am – Toddlertime - Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses - Fridays 10.30am Preschool Storytime. - First Wednesday of the month 4pm-5pm Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 8-12 - Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm Book chat for adults www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov. au

family fun • Koombahla Equestrian Park - Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 52 562 742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove - Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Grove Toy Library

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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 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@ hotmail.com. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5251 2268 or 51542873. Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club

Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Ave, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959248 or Bruce 0407 361319 or bffa@hotmail.com. Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Marianne Rogan on 5256 1619. Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996

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

bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467 Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Ave. Ph Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Peter 0419 782629 Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 5255 3442 or Graeme 5255 3435 Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The

Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. Second Thursday of every month Prostate Support Group-Bellarine meets at Ocean Grove Community Health Centre at 1.30pm. Contact John Lee on 5221 8862 for details. Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/ trivia nights. www.groupspaces.com/ coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone Marg on 52592142 for information

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Chase away the chill at Oakdene OAKDENE Vineyards property offers something for everyone. Fine dining in the Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant, casual dining at the new cafe Mr Grubb @ Oakdene, wine tastings at the ‘Upside-Down House’ Cellar Door, accommodation in one of the three themed rooms (Marilyn Room, Water Room, Attic Room) or you can simply wander around the property enjoying the extensive gardens, eclectic art works and sculptures that seem to be hidden in every nook and cranny. The fine dining Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant offers award-winning a la carte dining, degustation menus and now you can relax in front of the open fire in Mrs Hockings Bar on Friday and Saturday nights and enjoy tapas style dishes from $9. Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant is open for lunch on Saturday and

Sunday, and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday. Alternatively, you can sample the new daily breakfast menu in Mr Grubb Café from 9.30am, or enjoy a casual lunch (daily) or dinners on Friday and Saturday nights. Mr Grubb offers an exciting menu of share plates, pizzas, burgers and is family friendly for foodies on a budget. Sit inside surrounded by artistic renderings by renowned artist David Bromley, or dine outside on the decking amongst the magnificent birch trees (blankets supplied). To entice you out of the house on a cold day, both Oakdene Vineyards Restaurant and Mr Grubb are offering exciting specials this season. Cut out the coupons on the next page to take advantage of these fantastic offers. For more information phone 5255 1255 or check out the website at www.oakdene.com.au.

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guide... BARWON HEADS BARWON ORANGE Now serving all day breakfast, Asian inspired lunch specials, gourmet pizzas & a la carte dinner. Special Curry night- Wednesday Special Pizza night- Thursday Open hours: Monday 7.30am-3pm Tuesday - Sunday 7.30am till late 60 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads Ph: 5254 1090 www.barwonorange.com.au

THE SHACK Come enjoy a coffee and breakfast in the garden or wait for lunch to take on the Ruben. Now fully Licensed. Open hours: 8am-4pm 7 Days 37 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads Ph: 5254 2288 www.shackdiningco.com.au

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

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

DRYSDALE CHUI YUAN CHINESE RESTAURANT Serving authentic Chinese cuisine Choose from an extensive Menu. Banquets from $25 pp (4 courses) Our Specialty – Delicious Homemade Dim Sim. TAKEAWAY available - BYO Open hours: Lunch: Wed – Sun 12 – 2pm Dinner: Tues – Sun from 5pm Closed Mondays – except public holidays 26-28 High St, Drysdale Ph: 5253 1788

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

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 MARKETPLACE FISH & CHIPS We are doing gluten free Fish and chips here and we offer 10% discount for all the seniors card holders. Open hours: 11am - 8pm, 7 days a week. Ocean Grove Marketplace, Shell Road, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 5555

OCEAN GROVE PIZZA & PASTA Dine-in, Take away or Home delivery. Wide selection of Pizzas & Pasta. Gluten free available. Why not get online and see full menu on: www.oceangrovepizza.com Open hours: Monday - Friday 4:30 - 11pm Saturday & Sunday 12pm - late 80 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 5555 Marketplace, Shell Rd, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 3040 www.oceangrovepizza.com

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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

THE MEX Casual and family friendly dining serving Mexican food, along with all day coffee and cake. Traditional menu, along with new, fresh Mex food. Friday night happy hour between 5 and 7pm. Open hours: 9am until late 7 days a week. 4 Grubb Road, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1959 www.themex.com.au

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FLYING BRICK CIDER CO. Think innovative space, naturally crafted ciders, amazing food without the ‘fancy’, top Bellarine wines, beer, Friday night live music. In a nutshell - fabulous, funky, fun! Open hours: 7 Days 10am – 5pm Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6pm. 1251 Bellarine Highway, (entry via Swan Bay Road), Wallington Phone 5250 6577 www.flyingbrickciderco.com.au

MR GRUBB @ OAKDENE Nestled amongst the birch trees, Mr Grubb Cafe offers an exciting casual menu of share plates, pizzas, burgers and sliders. You can also enjoy coffee, cake & daily specials while taking in the beautiful surroundings. And of course, a glass of Oakdene wine Open hours: Open 7 Days for Breakfast from 9:30am & Lunch from 12pm, & Dinner Fridays & Saturdays from 5:30pm. 225 Grubb Road, Wallington Ph: 5255 1255 mrgrubb@oakdene.com.au

OAKDENE VINEYARDS RESTAURANT The award winning Oakdene restaurant is the perfect place to match estate grown wines with the menu of seasonal, local and regional produce prepared with passion and flair. Various dining options are available, including a la carte and degustation menus. Open hours: Open Lunch Saturday & Sunday from 12pm and Dinner Wednesday to Saturday from 6:30pm 225 Grubb Road, Wallington Ph: 5255 1255 restaurant@oakdene.com.au

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

WALLINGTON ELK HORN ROADHOUSE Now in their 6th year Elk Horn has been serving constantly good breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake since December 2009. Open hours: 7 days 8am - 4:30pm Breakfast: 8am - 11:45am Lunch: midday – 3pm 420a Wallington Road, Wallington Ph: 5250 6056

It is with great sadness we advise that The Mex restaurant closed on Sunday July 5. This has not been an easy decision for a number of reasons, most importantly our staff. We have employed many staff here at The Mex for the past 12 years (not to mention those in earlier years prior to us) and have over this time met some wonderful people. We would like to thank both our staff and our regular customers who have supported The Mex over the years. The Mex

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Black falcon at Western Treatment Plant. I'VE HAD a couple of weeks off work which is always very pleasant, and for a change I have not rushed around like a blue-bottomed f ly, but have stayed close to home. I ventured to Western Treatment Plant one morning and had a very close encounter with a black falcon, which is a bird that is listed as endangered in Victoria. The black falcon is the largest of the Australian falcons, as it is 55cm in length compared to a brown falcon which is 51cm. The black falcon is dark brown to black, with a pale throat, and the bill and feet are blue-white. I saw the black falcon when driving down Point Wilson Road, and amazingly it remained

Buff-banded rail at Jerringot.

perched after I made a U-turn and got out the car with the camera â&#x20AC;&#x201C; beautiful. The other interesting bird that I observed this week was a buff-banded rail at Jerringot near the bird hide. The buffbanded rail is a mediumsized (33cm) water bird. It has a distinctive grey eyebrow and an orange-brown band on its streaked breast. The chin and throat are grey, the upperparts are streaked brown, and the underparts barred black and white. I drove home from Geelong via Corio Bay near the boat ramp today and saw a f lock of around 20 gannets following a f ishing boat. When I was taking photos of the magnif icent birds

I realised that a pod of dolphins was also following the f ishing boats â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what a glorious sight indeed! I have received several emails from Voice readers this fortnight, which has been great. Paul, an Ocean Grove resident, wrote to inform me that the captions describing the birds in the last edition of the Voice were wrong. I hope other people realised that the golden whistler was the beautiful yellow bird in the photo. Paul also pointed out that the superb fairy wrens have been active around the Marlin Drive area over the past few weeks, and I can vouch for this as I've had a few visiting my garden, which is always lovely. I've included a photo of a female

Female superb fairy wren in a backyard. fairy wren taken in my backyard. The female fairy-wrens have brown beaks, where as the males have black beaks. Kevin and Anne Teasdale have also sent some emails regarding observations in the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve, where they have seen a pair of Australian shelducks, a yellow-faced honeyeater, a female f lame robin, and several other species of bird. I have had a few strolls around the Nature Reserve lately, and did see a brown goshawk (which was perfectly positioned for a photo but f lew away just at the wrong time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; damn!) and a wedge-tailed eagle, as well as a few pairs of eastern yellow robins.

I also received an email from Richard Weatherly, which described a close encounter with a little eagle and a whistling kite in Wallington. I know if I lived on Wallington Road my camera would get a great work out Justin Flynn also sent me a photo of a pelican (and a silver gull) taken along the Barwon River. What a wonderful bird is the pelican. Thanks so much to everyone for taking the time to write and send photos. The Bellarine Birdlife Group has many activities organised, and you can f ind out about what is happening at www.birdlife.org. au/locations/birdlife bellarine-peninsula. Jen Carr jencarr@y7mail.com

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grove sport Jemima Hutchins made the final of the Open Women's.

Boardriders comp all finished for the season THE final competition for the 13th Beach Boardriders sponsored by the Greenroom, has been run and the only thing left for the season is to tally up the points and organise the presentation night. The comp was held in clean 2ft to 3ft waves at Golfies to take advantage of a good right bank, an incoming tide and pulse in the swell. With all divisions except the Open Bs still up for grabs there was a fierce but friendly rivalry in the water, with competitors doing all they could to be in the best position to make sure they were on the biggest waves. The Junior Men’s final saw the two most consistent surfers in this division, Tom Harrison up against Henry Hutchins. This was a very tight contest with both boys going wave for wave with the two goofey footers displaying very high skill levels in the critical sections of the waves. The Open Bs is the only division with a clear leader in Danny Dales Sutton. He once again made the finals, the question is, who between Sam Fitzgerald, Chris Jansen, Justin Lowe and Mac Taylor would fill the minor places? Taylor is currently closest of those chasing Danny however he has missed the last two comps recovering from a dislocated shoulder. The others all made the final and surfed well. The Senior Men’s division is a close race between Saul Irwin,

Shanno Vincent and Damien Robertson and any one of these three could take out this year’s title. All three made the final of this comp with 'Shanno' competing particularly fierce in his bid to take out his first title. With Mark Willett unable to compete in this comp it looks like Grant Hutchins will take out the Masters Division, with Nat Zinn, Shanno Vincent and Steve Dickson battling for the minor places. All put in strong performances in the final. Sapphire Main currently leads the Open Womens’ Division. Saph again made the final, along with her main rivals in Jemima Hutchins and Jamie-Lee Brown. This one will go down to the wire as Jemima and Jamie-Lee pulled out all stops to reign in Sapphire in the final event. Ben Collier has a slight edge over his nearest rivals in Gus Harfield and Josh JohnstonBaxter, however there are four surfers within 100 points of him and except for one, his brother 'Simmo' they all made the final along with Luke Edwards. This one could go anyway as each of them ripped. Results for the final Greenroom sponsored comp was announced at the club's presentation night at the Tin Shed on Saturday. See the Facebook page for all details. Hope you get some great waves Gaz

Jamie-Lee Brown was one of the frontrunners in the Open Women's. Pictures: GARY STEPHENS

Henry Hutchins made the Junior Men's final.

Cody Zinn rides a wave.

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The Waves' Men's Division One team before their game.

Dominant Waves in form Surfside Waves 3 def Surf Coast 1 Hodson did a great job saving goals. With some persistent defence from the Surfside backline sending the ball up the left side of the field, Anastassiou sidestepped the Surf Coast defenders to score. Lamb scored in a similar fashion not long after to secure a two-goal lead. Headers and high kicks this half; Hodson scored a pearler from the right side after some good passing, but it was only a minute later that Surf Coast replied

with a goal of their own, blocked initially by Shearman. Best players: Shearman, Butwilowsky, Anastassio U17s Surfside Waves 5 def Breakwater White Eagles 0 With the school holidays, the Waves could only field 10 players. The instructions were to play football to feet at every opportunity in order to conserve energy. One nil at half time. The second half saw Waves dominate the game. Jordy Broughton scored his first goal for the club

Nic Mills fights off two defenders. Pictures: PATRICK CALLOW

as did Tom Harrison with his hat-trick. Adrian Vodopic also scored. This victory cannot be underestimated given the Waves played the entire game with one less player Under 16 Girls Golden Plains 2 def Surfside Waves 0 A couple of unlucky incidents saw the Waves two goals down at half time. Going into the second half with no subs Surfside quickly lifted its game. Attacking the ball and using the wings, the girls dominated the second half, but

were unable to get past the opposition's solid defence. Surfside's persistence and fitness paid off as Golden Plains quickly tired and remained scoreless in the second half. Under 13 Girls Bell Park 2 def Surfside Waves 1 With Robertson in charge of the backline, the defensive team of Haffenden, Mason and Conroy held great shape and positioning, covering for each other. Ella was unbelievable in goal, coming out to the

edge of the box. Penny dribbled the ball from halfway, around a player, around the goalie and got her first goal of the season making it 1-nil. On their counter-attack, Staehr showed excellent positioning, always mindful of ‘filling the gap’. Evans continued ceaselessly to zip up and down the wings looking for a way to push through. Bell Park caught the Waves napping, and a second goal was scored to make the final score 2-1 to Bell Park.

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Barwon Grove Holiday Rentals Bellarine Getaways Portarlington Beach Motel

COMMUNITY GROUPS 0412 102 145 5255 3130 5259 3801

ACCOUNTING SERVICES Ocean Grove Accounting Roche Accounting

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AGED CARE Seaviews Manor

5256 2866

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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

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Bendigo Bank NAB Westpac

5255 4866 5255 0700 5255 0377

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Grove Beauty Room 0439 306 157 Mermaids Unisex Beauty Salon 5255 5844 The Smooth Spot 0431 196 007

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Glenn Skipper Bricklaying

0490 127 849 0438 442 519

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5255 2034

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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

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Benno’s Meating Place

5254 1828

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Leslie Ridgeway Wedding & Funeral Celebrant

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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

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0411 416 384 0413 967 051

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Sargeants Conveyancing City to Surf Conveyancing Vines Conveyancing

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Bellarine Academy of Dance

5256 2050

5221 7411 5255 5556 5255 4480

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Advanced Denture Clinic Coastal Dentures Dr Alastair McCallum - dentist

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

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Tough day but still ticking boxes ANOTHER tough day at the office for the Grubbers, coming off second best against one of the premier teams in the competition in St Mary’s. Facing the second placed St Mary’s was always going to be a big ask for Ocean Grove, however the boys attacked their task with gusto, sticking to their structures and key focus areas. The scoreboard might not have shown it but the Grubbers were extremely competitive for the first three quarters. There were plenty of positives to take out of the game – Zane Leist played his best game of the year on a wing, Ned Thorley’s development in the ruck and Rhys Hobbs continues to grow more comfortable in his backline role. Our midfield group of

Hamish Hoober, Riley Maloney and Byron Taylor all flew the flag but unfortunately once again lack of numbers & rotations through the ground meant many of the Grubbers ran out of petrol in the last quarter and the scoreboard got a little messy. The boys are being taught a style of footy that will hold them in good stead as they continue their progression into senior ranks and this game was never about the scoreboard. It was more about effort and development, and Ocean Grove ticked both of those boxes. Goals: Byron Taylor 1, Ned Thorley 1, Fletcher Sharrock 1, James Teague 1 Best: M.Lindkvist, N.Thorley, D.Pearson, R.Maloney, H.Walker, R.Hobbs.

U18s (1) action from Ocean Grove v St Mary's. Final scores Ocean Grove 4.3.27 defeated by St Mary’s 24.11.155 Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY.

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Toby takes Grove crown MARK HEENAN STAR teenage golf sensation Toby Walker was crowned Ocean Grove Golf Champion for the second year in a row at last month’s Championships. The 15-year-old won back-to-back titles on Sunday June 21 after he shot a final round of 73 to finish nine strokes ahead of second placed Craig Howell. Walker won with 286 shots, while Howell amassed 295 shots and Luke Ryan finished third with 298 shots. Walker set up a victory when he fired a sizzling opening round of 67, was crowned junior champion across the two week event. IN other Ocean Grove Golf Club Championship section updates, Ray Danks won the B champion award with 328 shots over his four rounds. Paul Williamson claimed the C champion award with 363 shots and won by 15 shots

Ocean Grove Golf Club Championship winners 2015: A Grade Toby Walker, B Grade Ray Danks, C Grade Paul Williamson and Seniors Trevor Rickard. from Alastair Keys, who finished second.

Trevor Rickard won the senior champion

award with 307 shots to defeat nearest competitor

Neville Carracher with 321 shots.

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It is currently the school holiday break for the winter tennis season, competition will return on July 11. The Junior Division are performing well with two teams in top ladder positions, and another four teams in the top four. There has been a visible uplift in performance by all of the Juniors this season, and there has been more commitment to Friday night team hits, and advanced/junior squads attendance. This is a great initiative by the Ocean Grove Tennis Club to have these Junior Development and Advanced Squads available, and at a subsidised rate for junior playing members of the club. Friday nights have become a hive of activity, with many parents socialising and helping out in the club rooms while their children practice. These squad nights will continue with even more vigour next season. During the break, some of the juniors were still engaged in tennis, attending an advanced clinic last week which taught everything about tennis from footwork and serving, to psychology and strategy. There was a great turn out which showed a commitment from these juniors that they are ready

to improve not only their skills, but mental game as well. The all day clinic was run by Tennisfanatics in house coaches David & Julie and will to be a regular event during the off season. A Hot Shots two hour clinic earlier in week was also very successful with twenty beginners attending. Upcoming dates: Friday July 10 - Friday night team practice from 4pm Saturday July 11 Tennis Winter competition resumes Saturday August 15 Finals commence & Summer competition registration forms due to club. Saturday August 29 Grand Final Day and Junior Presentations Results for June 20. 3 Mixed travelled to Grovedale and won 1,195,31. Sebastian Bouma and Emily Kehagias won their doubles and singles. 4 Boys played at Wandana Heights and won 2,184,32. Zane Beazley and Ethan Franks won their singles and then teamed up to win doubles as well. 7 Mixed had a BYE 9 Boys White played at Wandana Heights and won 2,21-4,31. Harry Mullen and Jack James played well winning their doubles together after first winning their singles.

9 Boys Red 2,20-4,31 hosted Geelong Lawn and lost. Sonny Levinson won his singles 6-2 and George Wheeldon and Harry Copperwaite pushed hard with a win in the doubles 6-5. 11 Girls hosted Centre Court and won 4,27 -2,19. Sisters Alice and Erica Crawford had a great day winning their singles, then doubles together. 12 Boys played at Home against Leopold and won 5,32-1,18. Sam Hines, Drew Honey, Lochie Dwyer and Mitch Arumets all won their singles, with Lochie & Mitch also successful in their doubles. 14 Mixed White played at Highton and lost 4,242,16. Hannah Steele and Easton Pennycook won their doubles, there was a missing player on the opposition side in singles. 14 Mixed Red travelled to Hamlyn Park and lost 4,26-2, 25. Melanie Rose McClusky and Thomas Pukepuke won their singles on the day. 16 Girls played at Home against Grovedale Yellow and lost 1,18-5,31. Aisle McKinlay won her singles and just missed the doubles 4-6. Results for June 27 3 Mixed played at home against Grovedale Yellow and won 4,28-2,19. Joel McMahon won his singles

and Emily Kehagias and Sebastian Bouma won their singles and doubles. They are currently second on the ladder. 4 Boys hosted Jan Juc and won 5,34 -1,18. Zane Beazley, Rhiley James and Michael Maertzdorf all won both singles and doubles. They are placed top of the ladder. 7 Mixed played at Hamlyn Park and lost by 4 games 3,23 - 3,27. Emma Riley and Jayden Harrison Roberts won their singles while Josh Arumets and Natasha Miller won the doubles. They are currently seventh on the ladder. 9 Boys White hosted Jan Juc and won 5,34 -1,20. Jack James and Harry Mullen won their singles and doubles, and Josh Miller and Jye Thomas won their doubles. The are second on the ladder. 9 Boys Red played at Waurn Ponds and won 2,18 -4,31. Robert Campbell and Julian Selway won all of their sets. They are, just behind OG White on the ladder, in third place. 11 Girls Played at Bellbrae and won by just one game 3,25 -3,26. Aimee Howarth, Erica Crawford and Ruby D’Arcy won their singles, with the opposition winning both doubles sets. They are second on the ladder.

12 Boys travelled to Grovedale and won 2,194,28. Loch Dwyer and Sam Hines won all of their sets. This team is top of the ladder. 14 Mixed White hosted Clifton Springs and lost 1,12-5,32. Emily Henry won her singles in this very tough match up. Currently seventh on the ladder. 14 Mixed Red had a forfeit by the opposition so gained all of the points for this match. They are currently sixth on the ladder. 16 Girls travelled to nearby Clifton Springs and won by just two games 3,24 -3, 26. This is the girls first win of the season. A brilliant effort by all of the girls. Georgia Gill won all of her sets and Amelia Bibby won her singles. Currently eighth on the ladder. In the Seniors there are four teams this Winter, here are their ladder placements: Section 4 top of the ladder Section 6 second on the ladder Section 7 Red top of the ladder Section 7 White third on the ladder Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ facebook page for results, tips and more information.

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LEFT: Action from Ocean Grove under 16s recent fixture against Bell Park. The final score was Ocean Grove 6.10.46 to Bell Park 8.8.56 Goal Kickers: S. Beasley 2, T. Bryan, R. Symonds, R. Jordan, O. Monteith Best Players: M. Smith, B. Morgan, O. Monteith, R. Symonds, L. McVilly, S. Beasley

cobras footy

Fierce tackling, precision handballing Round 12 - weekend June 26 U/10’s OGCC Blue (30) Barwon Heads Gulls (50) It was going to be a tough game with our 3 talls away and a tough opposition but our boys put up a great contest! Fill in coach Stew was very proud of the fierce tackling and precision handballing displayed by the boys. Awards to Kayden Walsh, Levi Norman, Blake Hodgson and Kyan Bowers who really stood up and lead the way. OGCC Orange (2) Modewarre (34) The Modewarre surface was a bit sticky which made scoring difficult, and we could only manage 2 behinds. Our best players were Ben Bowers who got plenty of the ball, Oliver Kristapsons who had his best game of the year, James Devine who marked strongly all game, Fraser Stow who was in and under showing no fear and Jarvis Lindsay who broke the world record for tackles. OGCC White (3) Portarlington (65) We were massively outnumbered this week being 10 players shy, leaving a nonexistent bench luckily the demons were happy to fill our voids giving us a full side for four quarters of footy great sportsmanship on display there. A hard fought out game which wasn’t as easily won as the score would suggest. Awards to A.Dwyer, J.Hunt, P.Rokesky, J.Stephenson and J.Every.

U/12’s OGCC White (14) Grovedale Tigers (113) It was a tough night at the office for the Cobra White boys with Grovedale flying out of the blocks to kick the first 9 goals of the match. We never threw in the towel and to their credit the game was a much tighter affair in the second half. As we say each and every week it’s not the result that matters but the way we play the game. Encouragement Awards to Jai Harrison Roberts, Fletcher Keck, Saxon Copeland and Johnte Lange. OGCC Blue (39) Barwon Heads Gulls (13) OGCC Blue was just holding on to the game in the first two quarters, as we watched Barwon Heads Gulls lead in front of our guys around the ground. With both sides sitting on 10 points at half time it was anyone's game. The Boys ramped up the pressure in the fourth to secure their victory. Awards went to Kirby Reilly, Dan Gangell, Sam Donegan and Max West. OGCC Orange (67) South Barwon 2 (16) Our boys started well with Olly Northam controlling the ruck duties and getting the team off to a good start kicking 2 goals. The last quarter was a more even affair with both teams kicking 2 goals apiece. The game was of good standard and hard fought with Coach Craig very proud of the boys efforts. Awards this week to Flynn Ness, Koby Welch,

Ned Gray and Bailey Hague. U/14’s OGCC 1 (95) Geelong Amateurs (5) Coming off a top of the table win a week earlier the boys faced Geelong Amateurs. From the first bounce it was clear our boys came to play. The pressure, willingness to protect each other and run and carry the ball was a theme all game. Jake Hargreaves led a strong team performance with 5 goals, while C McEvoy, L Woolley, J Paterson, L Giblin and N De Bruijn contributed across the ground. OGCC 2 (26) Leopold 2 (62) This game began with the Cobras team short 2 players against tough opposition in Leopold who had spares on the bench but to their credit the Cobras dug in and had a go. Unfortunately the 3rd quarter saw the Cobras intensity drop and Leopold swooped, applying pressure across the ground with the boys still 1 player short and the advantage was lost. A reasonable effort for an undermanned side. OGCC 3 (21) Lara 2 (19) This week we played Lara 2 at Home. It was a classic tussle all day with the Cobras holding on for a 2 point win.! Jasper Robbins was in full f light on his wing and Jake Charles was in the thick of the action from the start. Lucas Bakker was throwing himself into every contest until coming off injured. Great result boys.

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Jubber the Grubber MARK HEENAN

NEW Ocean Grove Cricket Club coach Paul Jubber feels right at home at the Grubbers. The 38-year-old, who was appointed in late June, is the current forward line football coach at the Grubbers. Jubber, who moved to Ocean Grove permanently with his young family earlier this year, said it was a great opportunity to be involved in sport in a coastal town. “Probably the best thing to get involved in the community from my situation was to get involved in sport,” Jubber told the Voice. “A wise man once

told me whenever you go to a ‘little country town’ or need to go somewhere to meet new people ‘just go to a footy club and you’ll meet people straight away’.” He also chuckles now he is a fully fledged Grubber at both cricket and football clubs. “What does the word 'Grubber' mean? I spoke to the football club president (Ian Walker) about it and he seemed to think it may be Grubb Road,” Jubber laughed. According to Ocean Grove Football Club historian Ian McTaggart, the most popular view on how the Grubbers name had formed was a lot of work had been done in ‘grubbing out potatoes’ in Ocean

IT was wins all around for Wallington’s Bellarine Bears in Round 12 of the 2015 Geelong Baseball Association winter season. In the A Grade game, the Bellarine Bears shut out the Lara Wildcats 4-0. Four runs in the third innings, with doubles to Jack Auld, Chris Bramwell (1 RBI) and Brad McKentish, with a single each to Simon Murry (2 hits, 1 RBI) and

Troy Snarey (2RBIs) doing the damage for the Bears. Backed up by strong team defence, starting pitcher Josh Crotty (5 strike outs) went deep into the game handing over to Bramwell (1 strike out) to close the game out. The Bellarine Bears dominated the Lara Wildcats 10-0 in the A Reserve game. Two hits to Tyson O’Keefe (1

Grove’s industrial estate. Jubber, a teacher, worked at Melbourne Grammar School for 16 years and filled roles as Director of Sport, Head of Physical Education and Coordinator of Leadership. The modest local has a highly credentialled cricket and football background with his stints as specialist coach with Melbourne Cricket Club and VFL development coach with Geelong Football Club in 2009. He played in the 1st XI at Melbourne Cricket Club and played alongside the biggest names in state cricket including former Australian Test cricketers Dean Jones and Brad

Hodge. Jubber saw some similarities in coaching styles between local cricket and football. “I see a lot of similarities in all coaching actually,” he said. “There is a similar theme there, the similar theme is you’ve got to know the people you are working with. “Once you get to know the people you are working with, it is amazing.” Ocean Grove Cricket Club president Colin Bate said Jubber, who approached the club, had a fantastic cricket coaching junior background with his teaching qualifications. “He brings a lot of experience and that is the

thing we were looking at,” Bate said. Both Bate and Jubber agreed the focus at the Grubbers would be junior development. “We really hoped to get into our junior base and keep all of our (younger) players,” Bate said. IN other club news, Ocean Grove Cricket Club will host its season launch on Friday July 24 at 7pm at Memorial Recreation Reserve. Players and supporters are all welcome to attend. Dates for Ocean Grove Cricket Club’s pre-season will be announced. For information on the season launch contact Colin Bate on 0438-554 691.

Wins all around for Bears double, 1RBI) and a hit each to David Morrissy (1 double, 1 RBI), Jon Lowe (1 double, 1RBI), Lachlan Stott (1 RBI), Geoff Rome (2 RBIs), Brad O’Brien and Kane Costello told the story in offence. Pitchers O’Keefe (6 strike outs) and Morrissy (3 strike outs) combined to keep the opposition hitters to only 3 hits. A strong hitting C Grade

Bellarine Bears defeated East Belmont Saints 21-3. With the bat Jac Eaton (2 doubles, 5 RBIs) starred with 4 hits from 4 at bats. The run production continued with multiple hits to Daniel Vella (3 hits, 2 RBIs), Paul Cameron (2 hits, 4 RBIs) and Andrew Riddett (2 doubles, 3 RBIs), along with hits to Luke Sarah (1 RBI), Clay Metcalf (1 double, 1

RBI), Matt Price (1 RBI), Meg Fahy (1 double, 1 RBI), Danny Nichols and Will Cameron (3 RBIs). On the mound starting pitcher Nichols (5 strike outs) set the game up for Price (4 strike outs) to close down the final two innings. Interested in finding out more pay the Bears a visit online at www. bellarinebears.org.au.

Q&A with Paul Jubber New Ocean Grove Cricket Club coach Paul Jubber spoke with the Voice:

Favourite all-time cricketer Dean Jones Favourite cricket playing memory Premierships and Cricket trips. Being able to play alongside my boyhood idol Dean Jones at the Melbourne Cricket Club, that was a massive thrill for me. What do you prefer out of Test matches, one-day internationals and Twenty20? Test match cricket. You can’t beat Test match cricket. I just love the battle and the tactics of Test match cricket. The charm of Test match cricket will always win over the buzz and flair of Twenty20 cricket. Other hobbies outside of cricket Football, love to surf and travel What is your favourite thing about Ocean Grove? The beaches and the relaxed community feel Favourite type of beer Coopers Pale Ale

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All four sides vying for finals Ocean Grove netball coach Candice Parker takes a look at the performance of all four grades

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B grade line up against Drysdale, and action below.

A GRADE “We know we can match it with the top sides in A grade but we seem to have these lapses and it is only really 10 minutes, if that, and that is where we get our heads down. If we can really focus for those four quarters there is no reason we can’t knock out any of those top sides. We are with Portarlington and Modewarre fighting for that last top four finals spot. The young players we have got at the moment are fantastic and I have

asked them to come up from under 17s.” B GRADE “B grade has won a couple of close matches and they have really got some good leadership in their team as well, and I think that has really helped them get over the line and win games. B grade had a great win against one of the top sides in Torquay in round 11 and I think they will just continue to improve.“ C GRADE “There are a few more mature aged players in C

grade and they are vying for finals. C grade is our best performed team in 2015. Between Paula Birch, who is C grade captain, and coach of C Grade Sarah Roberts, the team has plenty of experience.” D GRADE “D grade is just sitting outside the finals and Kim Carroll is the coach. Most of the teams are quite new from last season, so it is new group of girls trying to gel together. There is no reason why all grades can’t make finals.”

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on winners list Ocean Grove were back on the winners list again this week with a couple of strong wins against the young Drysdale teams. A grade started slowly but put their foot down to control the game in the second half and win the game comfortably, keeping that elusive fourth spot on the ladder in their sights! A Grade Ocean Grove 51 Vs Drysdale 19 Best: T Birch, E Moroney, B Friend Grove girls started their game a little slower in the first quarter but then the centre courters 'Bec Friend, Em Moroney and Tina Birch' goal train started and gave the team the edge they needed. Veteran defender Candice Parker and Kelsey Ollis also kept the pressure on to limit the Dale goaling. B Grade Ocean Grove 59 vs Drysdale 18 Best: B Taylor, V Rishitelli, S Greenwood Well it was raining goals with B Grade today, centre

A grade action versus Drysdale. courters Bridget Taylor and new attacker Sarah Greenwood carved it up against the young Dale side. Ever reliable defender Vanessa Rischitelli stood her ground in the defence

end. C Grade Ocean Grove 33 vs Drysdale 22 Best: B Gavin, E Bolton, K Geerings C Grade led from the start and challenged Drysdale

Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY. all across the court, mid courter Britt Gavin along with goalers Eden Bolton and Katie Geerings had the goal ring working a treat practising their training skills to perfection, well

done girls! D grade Ocean Grove 20 vs Drysdale 25 Best: N Maslen, A Smith, K Burden D Grade girls had a great start to their game and fought all the way in this tough match with the lead switching when Drysdale poured on the goals in the third term and the girls played catch up. Fantastic effort from the centre court players Nikita Maslen, Adele Smith and Kirrily Burden. U19 Ocean Grove 22 vs Drysdale 23 Best: J El-Hage, M Doyle, S Duckett Well what a nail biter! With one goal separating the teams going into the last quarter it was whoever could finish off and Drysdale had the edge to win by the closest of margins. Defenders Jaimie El-Hage, Matilda Doyle and Skylar Duckett worked tirelessly all day creating the turnovers needed.

A grade line up against Drysdale, and action below.

Q&A with Kelsey Ollis Ocean Grove A grade netball captain Kelsey Ollis spoke with the Voice:

Position played Goal keeper Years played netball 10 years What do you love about netball? The friendships made What is the best thing about playing for OGFNC? The variety of people you meet involved in the club, the players, coaches, committee. Everyone is welcoming and committed to the club gaining.

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CONTEST: Ocean Grove gave undefeated side Torquay a fright in the first half, but the Tigers were too good in the end, winning by 45 points.

Four quarters needed DISAPPOINTED Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh said his side's biggest hurdle against the elite was to maintain a sustained performance over four quarters. The Grubbers led BFL ladder leader Torquay after half time, but the rampant Tigers overran Ocean Grove 10 goals to two in the final two quarters of its June 27 round 11 clash. The 45-point loss left Ocean Grove with a 5-6 record and relegated it to sixth position on the ladder. “It is being able to sustain it for the 30 minutes of the quarter is my issue,” Walsh said. “We are playing 20 minutes, 25 minutes. We missed easy set shots...it is just opportunity and making the most of opportunity.” Walsh credited the Tigers’

Former Bulldog Ryan Hargrave in action. second half zoning which resulted in Ocean Grove's inability to provide their forwards with inside-50 entries. “It was a disappointing second half, they zoned well, I don’t think it was a lack of effort from us,” Walsh said.

“After the first quarter it was harder to get out of the zones, we did not move the ball that well. So they took the run out of our game.” Torquay coach Dom Glesson praised Ocean Grove’s early good work especially Ryan Hargrave, who helped provide great midfield drive across halfback in the first quarter. He said Torquay would have to adapt to being the ‘hunted’ in 2015 with its unblemished record after 11 rounds. “The Grubbers came out and really hunted us and we knew they would do that,” Glesson said. “We did a lot of homework on them and knew they loved it in tight and that would being at home. We knew Ryan would go back, we even thought he might come through the midfield. He is a

SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 7.11.53 lost to TORQUAY 15.8.98 GOALS M. Laidler 2, L. Rock, T. Roberts, D. Freeman, A. O'Callaghan, T. Gavin BEST A. Jarvis, J. Anderson, M. Caldow, T. Baker, P. Maloney

pretty outstanding footballer that you are not going to generally stop too much.” Ocean Grove went into game without gun tall forward Daniel Maloney (hamstring) who booted six majors against Geelong Amateur on June 20, as well as dashing defender Sam Fairway, Jai Pumphrey (hamstring) and key onballers Jack Rawlings (ankle) and Andy Higgins. Torquay forward pair

Matthew Deledio (soreness) and Isaac Baker (knee) did not play due to injury. Walsh said Torquay’s pressure around the stoppages and its ability to win centre clearances was far superior than the Grubbers after half time. “As soon as Torquay got on top around the stoppages and moving the ball and spreading a bit better we could not sustain it and go with them,” Walsh said.

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SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 17.9.111 defeated DRYSDALE 12.17.89 GOALS D. Maloney 6, T. Gavin 3, R. Hargrave 2, M. Laidler 2, P. West, M. Caldow, J. Anderson, K. Williams BEST J. Anderson, J. Rawlings, D. Maloney, S. Fairway, P. Maloney, M. Laidler

A will to win

MARK HEENAN

OCEAN Grove heads into its mid-season break with a 6-6 record after the Grubbers recorded an impressive come from behind victory against Drysdale on Saturday July 4. The 22-point win over the Hawks at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve pushes the fifth-placed Grubbers back into the league’s top five. Queenscliff’s narrow fivepoint loss to Anglesea on July 4 relegated the Coutas (5-7) to sixth spot on the BFL ladder. Ocean Grove’s fixture against Drysdale saw the Hawks upstage Grubbers on their home surrounds in the first half to lead by 18 points at the main break. Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh admitted the Grubbers did not match Drysdale’s first half intensity and said the Hawks game style suited Memorial Recreation Reserve’s smaller confines. “Their (Drysdale) intent around the football was harder than ours in the first half….it was simple as that…we were three goals down half time and we were playing terrible,” Walsh said. “They are coached to bash us up in close. “This ground suits them, they (Drysdale) like it small and in tight, they actually did not chip around as much as I thought they would so that caught us off guard a little bit. “Early on I thought they had more intent at the footy than us, they got in first for the footy.” Ocean Grove sprung to life

after half time lifting its work rate and intensity around the ball which resulted in a six-goal third term. Grubber forward Travis Gavin who moved from wing to attack and kicked three goals, boosted an Ocean Grove second half resurgence, while Daniel Maloney booted six majors. Maloney who missed Ocean Grove’s round 11 loss to Torquay, has kicked 18 goals from his last three games and increased his goal tally to 35 majors after nine matches. Experienced Grubber Mark Laidler who started in attack with two goals, switched to defence in the second half and played a pivotal role in shutting down the Hawks’ forwards. At three quarter time the Grubbers had overturned 18-point deficit to a 15-point lead. The Hawks were kept goalless in the third quarter and Drysdale coach John Fitzgerald said his side’s inaccurate second half 2.13 goal kicking proved costly. “We kicked points in the second half and we are not good enough to be kicking 2.13 to beat a team like Ocean Grove,” Fitzgerald said. OCEAN Grove went into game without Grubber captain Liam Rock (abductor), while James McTaggart was unavailable. Both Rock and McTaggart are likely inclusions for the battle of the bridge clash at Barwon Heads against the Seagulls on July 18. Walsh admitted his players were looking forward to a week’s rest after winning six of its last

eight games following a 0-4 start to season. “It has been intense all the way through,” Walsh said. “We have got to keep winning, we have got to get everything right, our training right and our recovery right and just doing little things well….. that is the message to the boys.” Barwon Heads defeated Ocean Grove in their last meeting in round three by 17 points on April 19. “We haven’t beaten a top three side all year and our next big game is Barwon Heads and that is what we want to do,” Walsh said. Ocean Grove’s senior match against Barwon Heads starts at 2:10pm at Howard Harmer Oval. IN the curtain raiser Ocean Grove defeated Drysdale by 18 points to move into fourth position on the BFL reserves ladder. Final scores were Ocean Grove 9.15.69 to Drysdale 7.9.51. The match was a tussle with numerous lead changes throughout the game. Ocean Grove only gained ascendancy in the final term where the Grubbers booted three goals compared to the Hawks one major. Grubber key forward Matt McCartney booted four goals, while Reid Billington kicked two majors. Ocean Grove pair Bryan Roberts and Kane Montgomery were named best afield for the home side. After 12 rounds the Grubbers have a 7-5 record.

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Reward for team player Flapper

OCEAN Grove Bowls coach Matt Flapper has been awarded with a national honour after his selection in the Australian Jackaroos squads for 2015 and 2016. Flapper, who won a bronze medal in the men’s fours at the 2014 Commonwealth Games bowls event in Scotland, was named in the Asian Pacific Championships and next year’s world titles squads. The 36-year-old was selected in a 10-man Australian squad late last

month. The Australian Jackaroos will travel to New Zealand in October to trial for the five men and five women spots available for the 2015 Asia Pacific Championships in Christchurch also in New Zealand held from November 24 to December 6. Flapper has been shortlisted for the Trans Tasman, SixNation Invitational and the World Bowls Championships squads for 2016. Bowls Australia National

Coach Steve Glasson said Flapper had been a valued Australian team representative for the last four years. “Matthew is a larger than life character, he is a very vocal participant on the green,” Glasson told the Voice. “We really enjoy what he brings to the team as well, he is quite animated, and really has got the team at heart.” Flapper recently competed at last month’s Australian Open bowls event on the Gold Coast.

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