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Peter Hart (Ocean Grove Cricket Club), Ken Bowers and Mandy Sfara (Surfside Waves Soccer Club), Matthew Sage (Bellarine Bears Baseball Club) and Adam Spiby (OGCC) could be a Club Legend. 171507

What great sports!

Do you know someone who is a club legend?

Player or volunteer, young or old, the people who freely give their time and energy to mentor, help and inspire those around them make local clubs great.

Now our unsung heroes and clubs can be recognised with up to $5000 in prize money each.

The Viva Energy Geelong Refinery has announced the Club Legend Award for the greatest role models at sporting clubs within the Greater

Geelong region - and that means Ocean Grovers who are involved in any sport are eligible.

As well as recognition, the Club Legend Award winner will receive $5000. Runner-up will receive $2000 and up to 20 finalists will each receive $1000.

In addition, clubs of all winners will receive the same amounts. There will also be a People’s Choice award of $2000. This will be a chance for the people of Geelong to have their say once the finalists are announced.

“We know from our employees who live in Ocean Grove and the Bellarine, that the region has a proud sporting history with many dedicated volunteers,” general manager refining Thys Heyns said.

“Given this, we except to receive fantastic applications from this region.”

All winners will be honoured at the Club Legend Awards Dinner hosted by Viva Energy at Simonds Stadium on 16 October.

“Viva Energy is excited to be launching the Geelong Refinery Club Legends Award,” Mr Heyns said.

“As active members of the community, we want to recognise role models in greater Geelong who selflessly volunteer their time and effort to keeping our sports clubs running. We are looking forward to showcasing and sharing the work of these unsung heroes.”

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$35,000 caravan stolen A caravan worth $35,000 was stolen from Ocean Grove.

Between 4pm on 28 July and 5am on 29 July unknown offender(s) cut the wire fence to gain entry to the front yard of an address in Smithton Street.

Once in the yard they cut a tow ball caravan lock and cable around the rear axle to remove a caravan parked in the front yard. Offenders also cut the front locks on the gate to exit the property.

The caravan is described as a 20ft, 2011 Opalite Crystal 610 series, registration number U21554 white/ grey in colour. The caravan will have a smashed window and damage to the panels on the driver's side as it hit the fence when removed.

Anyone with information is urged to call Bellarine Police Station on 5256 2698 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Firies on the scene swiftly Three CFA vehicles responded to a fire at the beach end of Presidents Avenue this afternoon, Tuesday 1 August.

The house fire was quickly under control shortly after it began, about 1.25pm.

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Have you heard this one? You’ll wish you had Dozens of Ocean Grove golfers were the recipients of free hearing tests last week.

After playing their regular round on a windy Friday morning, the golfers were greeted with a Bloom Hearing Specialists’ campervan all kitted out for state-of-the-art hearing tests.

It’s Hearing Awareness Week from 20 to 26 August and Bloom Hearing Specialists’ Steve Carroll said it was important to look after your hearing.

“We wanted to get out there and start supporting Hearing Awareness Week and we thought 'let’s get it out on the road’,” he said.

Bloom will set up a visiting site at the Bellarine Allied Health Group building on Guthridge Street with a hope of a more permanent site in the future.

The golfers were put through a short fiveminute test, which was free, by responding to sounds on an iPad. “You see hearing loss for a variety of reasons that can happen to people of all ages,” Mr Carroll said.

“A large chunk of our customer base are of retirement age, but there are worrying statistics regarding the agricultural industry.”

With Hearing Awareness Week on our doorstep, Mr Carroll said that getting to Ocean Grove was a step in the right direction.

“We encourage more discussion around it,” he said.

“Family, colleagues and friends are often more aware of someone’s hearing loss than the person themselves."

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Simon Corbell will headline a Community Renewable Energy Forum to be held at the Barwon Heads Community Hall on Sunday 27 August.

The forum will explore the current status and potential of renewables locally and abroad and introduce Bellarine locals to a variety of ways in which renewable energy technology can reduce the cost of energy and provide energy security for residences, businesses, clubs and whole towns alike.

Simon Corbell was instrumental in putting Canberra on track for 100 per cent renewable energy by 2020 in his previous role as Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development and later Deputy Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory.

Simon was recently appointed as Victoria’s Renewable Energy Advocate, a role that involves heading Victoria’s key advisory body on renewable energy development, leading efforts to attract further investment in renewable energy, assisting in implementing the Victorian Renewable Energy Target and providing independent advice to the Andrews government.

“Simon brings a wealth of experience and we’re sure he’s someone that a lot of people in the community will look forward to hearing from”, said event organiser, Judith Brooks of the Barwon Heads Association.

“Our community is ours to change. The forum will inform local people about opportunities for renewable energy across the Bellarine as well as showcasing examples from other locations where communities are making the transition. We invite any homeowner, business or property owner, club or community group who is concerned about the rising cost of electricity to attend and learn about the alternatives.”

The forum will provide an overview of what’s happening in the renewable energy sphere and go on to talk about what households, businesses, clubs and potentially, whole towns can do to embrace the advantages of renewable energy.

The other speakers include Nick Carrazzo from the Alternative Technology Association, West Wind Energy managing director Tobi Geiger, Green Energy Markets analysis and advisory director Tristan Edis, Sustainability Victoria’s strategic co-ordinator in the Barwon South West region Andrea Pape, clean energy services company Energy for the People director and co-founder Alex Houlston and co-ordinator of Geelong Sustainability Group’s Community Owned Renewable Energy project Dan Cowdell.

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Lucy Conquit is officially Life Saving Victoria’s youth athlete of the year.

Lucy was announced as the winner at the Awards of Excellence presentation, where Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club (OGSLSC) picked up the overall points score trophy.

Ocean Grover Lucy didn’t realise she’d won the award until it was announced at the presentation.

“I only found out on the night,” she said.

“I knew I’d been nominated, but wasn’t expecting to win it so I was quite excited by it.”

Lucy mixed VCE studies with surf life saving last year and started a university degree in nursing this year.

But the workload was tough and she decided to defer her course and is currently doing a traineeship as a PE teacher at Sacred Heart College, where she was a student.

The 18-year-old described herself as “a pretty competitive person” and said that was mainly responsible for her accolade. She also said OGSLSC was a terrific place to be.

“It’s got a really good social side, we all get along so well and I love coming to training,” she said.

Lucy is undecided on whether she will head to NSW or Queensland, where many young surf life savers end up to further their careers.

At this stage she still plans on going back to her nursing degree, perhaps next year.

OGSLSC coach Sonia Kinsey said Lucy, the female captain of the team, was a pleasure to coach.

“To juggle Year 12 and train, Lucy proved that you can combine the two if you use your time wisely,” she said.

“She’s a good role model - I can always call on her to do one more event for me and that’s what makes Ocean Grove so special as a club.”

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By Justin Flynn Layla Merritt is a veterinary nurse, a wildlife foster carer and volunteers with Wildlife Victoria Rescue, so it’s no surprise that she loves animals.

Layla, from Ocean Grove, has kept tree frogs for seven years and cats for six years. Often the two simply don’t mix.

A lot of wildlife is killed by cats every day. Even if not killed directly, the bacteria from cats’ claws and mouths is so infectious it can also kill humans.

Layla’s cats enjoy sitting around the terrarium during frog feeding time, as many crickets escape and the cats love to chase the crickets and eat them.

“Unfortunately this time while my husband was feeding them, it wasn’t just a cricket that jumped out, so did one of the frogs,” Layla said.

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itation, pounced on the frog.”

The frog, a red-eyed green tree frog named Raff, was quickly retrieved and put her back into the terrarium.

“I was horrified to find a horrible wound on her belly,” Layla said.

“Her skin had been torn and ripped down most of her abdomen. You could see where the cat’s claw had torn her open.”

Being a cat attack, Raff’s prognosis was poor.

“I didn’t know whether to save her or euthanise her, however it was 10pm so I had to do something,” Layla said.

“Being a wildlife rescuer I had my first-aid kit on hand. It was important to kill any bacteria from the cat. I then patched her up with a small bandage to protect the wound overnight.”

Layla took Raff to work with her the following day and it was a first

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for all of the veterinary team. Nobody had ever anaesthetised a frog, let alone conducted surgery. But they did some research and decided to give Raff a fighting chance.

Eventually Raff survived the operation, but her chances were still not good. Raff was taken home to receive antibiotic baths, as frogs absorb everything through their skin.

“About a week after surgery her wound was not looking good,” Layla said.

“Some of the tissue had started to die off. So we removed it, thinking the worst. But under the dead tissue the wound had healed wonderfully. She is still going strong and people are still following her progress. She is a little trouper to not only survive a cat attack, anaesthetic and surgery, but to also heal the way she has is amazing.”

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In Brief Fox baiting Fox baiting has commenced in the farmland to the north and east of Kingston Estate’s residential areas. All residents should avoid using these areas over the coming weeks.

Library help wanted Ocean Grove toy library is currently seeking volunteers to help with its roster duty sessions (ie open up Boorai on a Saturday, run the computer etc). If you have a spare hour once a month the library would love to hear from you. Email coordinator@oceangrovetoylibrary.org. au or alternatively call Kim on 0450 110 043 to have a chat about the role.

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Summer Sevens

There was a good turnout for the tree planting day.

Coastal warriors A record 44 people turned up on Sunday 30 July for Ocean Grove Coastcare’s National Tree Day of Planting, to help fulfil part of its grant from Corangamite Catchment Management Authority.

On a sunny day, after a welcome and a briefing from Coastcare and Barwon Coast, 251 trees were planted of the following species: moonah, coast pomaderris, coast beard heath, white correa, dune thistle, cushion bush, flax lily and karkalla.

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Rotary supplied a delicious barbecue, and it was a great community effort to revegetate and enhance the dunes.

Register now for Summer Sevens. Play soccer for fitness maintenance or just to have a good time. It’s for kids 10 years of age up to adults. Register as a team or individually. Play local - Shell Road Reserve Ocean Grove on Wednesday evenings in term four: games start with the youngest age groups and usually from 6pm. Tremendously successful last year. It’s recommend you get eight to 10 players per team.

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Oakdene’s 2016 Jessica Sauvignon has been named the best sauvignon blanc at the 2018 Halliday Wine Companion Awards.

The wine was also awarded 96 points for what James Halliday himself said: “Fermented in French oak (15 per cent new), matured for eight months. The bouquet is perfumed, rare for a sauvignon blanc, and the palate has great precision and drive, the overall complexity is compelling. The barrel fermentation has worked like a charm, making me reluctant to spit the wine out - unheard of. If entered in wine shows, it should sweep the field; the length is amazing”.

First produced in 2008 vintage from Oakdene’s five-acre sauvignon blanc parcel planted in 2002, Jessica Sauvignon was considered a project wine with the aim of producing an alternate style to the fruit driven sauvignon blanc gaining a strong foothold in the market.

“We can credit the success to a fantastic site for growing high quality fruit, and dedication to excellence in the vineyard,” Oakdene wine manager Steven Paul said.

“The challenge ahead is to maintain the momentum and ensure our wines continue to reflect the hard work in the vineyard and winery, and remain at the top end of the Australian wine industry.”

It is no surprise that Oakdene Wines have continued to hold the five red-star rating for the fourth year running placing them in the top echelon (10 per cent) of Australian producers, as an outstanding winery regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity.

This also means they have had at least two wines rated at 95 points or above, and had a five-star rating for the previous two years.

This year has produced eight wines rated 94 points or above for the Oakdene brand.

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Full steam ahead for fair Preparations are well underway for the Surfside Primary School Fresh Food Fair on Friday 3 November.

Organisers are seeking contributions towards the silent auction and are urging the local community to help.

Contributions small or large in the form of items or vouchers are welcomed.

Surfside has an incredible environment where students “believe in themselves" with particular focus on health and well-being. These ideals are wonderfully showcased in Surfside’s Kitchen Garden Program where over 150 students each week use ingredients grown in the school's edible garden to cook up a healthy storm in the custombuilt kitchen.

Amazingly the Kitchen Garden Program is entirely funded by local community sponsorship and fund-raising events, in particular the Fresh Food Fair.

The fair is held on Melbourne Cup weekend, Friday 3 November, from 3pm to 7.30pm, and attracts thousands of locals, holiday makers and visitors from across Victoria.

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Classy approach to river health Barwon Heads Primary School Grade 5 students took part in the Barwon Estuary Project science day co-ordinated by the Barwon Estuary Project team and delivered in partnership with Barwon Coast, Parks Victoria and Estuary Watch.

Sixteen students with an interest in science learnt the importance of the Barwon estuary, what it provides for us and looked closely at the soils and water science of this amazing ecosystem.

Students engaged in discussion and interactive activities that explored colour, texture, composition and smells of the soil core samples.

They took part in experimenting to see how freshwater floats on top of seawater and how the two combined are the essential ingredients in making an estuary. Testing the pH of both freshwater and seawater samples provided readings between a pH of 7 and 8 showing the pH in the estuary is at a stable level.

Looking at turbidity students discussed the effects of sediment and pollutant loads on in-stream flora and fauna.

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The Grade 5 students had a great day learning.

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Remembering Long Tan Australia’s Vietnam War veterans will be honoured in Ocean Grove on 18 August.

The veterans will be honoured with a series of commemorative events this year to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan said.

The Battle of Long Tan took place on 18 August, 1966. It was the most costly single battle fought by Australian soldiers in the Vietnam War, involving 105 Australians and three New Zealanders from D Company 6RAR and more than 2000 enemy troops. A total of 17 Australians were killed in action and

25 were wounded, one of whom later died of his wounds.

D Company were greatly assisted by an ammunition resupply by RAAF helicopters, close fire support from New Zealand’s 161 Field Battery, together with additional artillery support from the Australian task force base at Nui Dat, and the arrival of reinforcements in APCs as night fell.

“On the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan we honor and commemorate all those who served in Vietnam, including the 521 Australians who died and more than 3000 people who were wounded, injured or became ill as a result of the con-

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flict,” Mr Tehan said.

“Our Vietnam War veterans made great sacrifices for their country and this year, the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, is an important opportunity for all Australians to acknowledge their service and sacrifice”.

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Sub-branch will holding a ceremony at the Ocean Grove Park Cenotaph on Friday 18 August. Assemble at 3.30pm, Service begins at 3.40pm sharp, which is the time the first shot was fired in the Long Tan conflict.

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Following the hands-on gardening event, a free barbecue lunch with refreshments will be provided for everyone to enjoy.

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Experience was a cracker Report by Kerry Kingsbury of her recent East Timor Immersion with a contingent of other students from the Australian Jesuit Secondary Colleges.

Travelling to Timor-Leste has been one of the most transformative opportunities I have ever undertaken.

During the last week of school, and the first week of holidays, I had the privilege of journeying to our neighbouring country with 18 amazing students and teachers from our Jesuit associate schools.

Placed in a unique, disparate and sometimes isolated world proved to be challenging at times. There were many situations that changed my perspective of our global home, and helped me appreciate the privileged life we live.

These occasions could feel very overwhelming and confronting, where our group relied heavily on each other for support.

During our time we were able to meet with the deputy ambassador for Australia, visit local markets, prisons and primary schools, as well as teach high school classes and travel with the Sisters on food programs and medical clinics. We became close with many of the local students, as our makeshift accommodation was in one of their classrooms. The first conversations with the Timorese would often be about their aspirations in life, and it would nearly always be doctors, teachers, or engineers. This was not because they wanted to live a life in comfort with a fair-paying job; but because they had a determination to help their communities and rebuild a country once torn apart by conflict and genocide.

This immersion was more than just two weeks away; it was a truly lifechanging adventure, which has shaped me as a person. I would just like to

It was an eye-opening experience for Kerry. thank the school for this opportunity, I am so appreciative, and I am confident that my time in Timor has allowed me to become a better servant leader. I would also like to thank Mr Lewis, for sup-

porting and preparing me before I went.

The application process for next year’s Jesuit Immersion will be held later in this term, and I encourage all Year 10 students to apply, as it has been

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Between the cheeky and the chilly It’s been a busy few weeks for me, and combined with the wet weather over the past week I haven’t been out and about much at all.

It’s been lovely to experience some decent winter rain after a very dry July.

The spiny-cheeked honeyeaters have moved on from my garden, and are no longer waking me up every morning. Instead there’s been a small flock of red-rumped parrots on the windowsill in the mornings, and they have been checking out the nesting boxes that I’ve popped in the tree outside my window, so hopefully they will nest in the spring.

Speaking of nesting I’ve seen many masked lapwings nesting around the local area. These birds defy the cold and lay eggs in winter, on a nest formed by a scrape in the ground, on spare blocks or roundabouts or in any open space they can find. They are very determined to protect their eggs and hatchlings, and can swoop in an aggressive manner, but it’s important to realise that it’s such a struggle for survival for the chicks and the birds won’t actually connect with people, unlike magpies.

I did have one day out where I ventured to the Western Treatment Plant.

I’ve been trying to spot a new bird (for my list) called a Lewin’s rail, and haven’t been successful as yet. On a beautiful, clear, cold winter’s day I managed to spot around 50 species of birds, the highlights being a little egret, a flock of six blue-winged parrots and a fledgling black-shouldered kite that was being looked after by two very attentive parents. I also saw some black swans building nests, and thought to myself that swans are really commonly seen and under appreciated in their beauty and resilience.

I also had a pretty good view of a

Swan on a nest at the Western Treatment Plant.

Fledgling black-shouldered kite.

Eurasian skylark.

Eurasian skylark near Kirk’s Point.

The skylark is a bird that was introduced to Australia from Britain in the 1850s. The upper parts of the skylark are brown with strong dark streaks to the feathers. It has a pale eyebrow and ring around the cheek. The skylark has a crest at the top of the head and the upper breast is boldly streaked, with pale underparts. The outer two feathers on the tail are white.

Skylarks strongly resemble Australasian pipits and the horsefield’s bushlark, and they are found in similar

habitats, with these species of birds being well-camoflaged ground dwellers.

However the pipit and bushlark both lack the skylark’s small crest (which can be seen in the photo).

On the way home from the Western Treatment Plant I made a snap decision to drive home via my little purple patch of Curlewis. This was a grand choice.

As I turned the corner towards my purple patch I saw a large flock of birds circling a paddock, and I thought they were straw-necked ibis at first glance (when one is driving it’s important to

look at the road rather than up at the sky, one thinks). After I subsequently stopped the car I had a better look and realised that the birds were raptors. I hadn’t seen a collective group of so many raptors since a visit to FNQ a few years ago when the cane fields were burning.

In Curlewis a farmer was ploughing a field in his tractor, and the raptors were circling, looking for dinner in the bare fields. I counted 10 whistling kites and 15 black kites. Just when I thought things couldn’t get much better I no-

ticed a young wedge-tailed eagle being pursued by a brown falcon.

If a raptor a day keeps the doctor away I will be very well for at least the next month.

I noticed on the Geelong Field Naturalists bird observation list that around 60 hardhead ducks were seen at Blue Waters Lake last week. This is a fabulous number of these beautiful creatures, as they are listed as vulnerable in Victoria.

Happy winter bird watching to all.

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BARWON COAST Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management appointed by the State Government with responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land from 7W Collendina to 42W Blue Rocks, Barwon Heads covering our beautiful beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13thBeach.

Our Committee members are local residents appointed with consideration of the skills and experience that they have to offer in the management of this important piece of coastline.

CYLINDERS BEACH ACCESS – 31W BARWON HEADS Barwon Coast staff are near completing work rebuilding the new 31W Cylinders beach access and we expect to have it open before the end of August.

We are expecting all users will be suitably impressed by the level of workmanship Barwon Coast staff have brought to the job. It is an impressive structure that we hope will serve our community well for many years to come.

The project has been made possible with significant funding from the State government.

We will continue to work toward the best outcome possible and keep the community updated as works progress.

The City of Greater Geelong has recently launched a free new app that details the 100-plus dog-friendly parks, walking tacks and coastal reserves across Geelong. The app called “Park Your Pet” provides information on the range of open spaces and the dog control orders that apply to each place. The app is an easily accessible format using coloured icons for on-leash and off-leash parks. Dog control orders exist to ensure a safe experience for the wider community. Please respect all dog control orders, especially our coastal zones to ensure equity of beach use for all and protection of our wildlife. For a copy of the Barwon Coast dog control orders, these can be downloaded from the website: www. barwoncoast.com.au or phone our office.

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Already the shortest day is behind us, the days are getting longer and spring’s bloom is around the corner.

Already the masked lapwings on our property have fledged their first chicks for the year. Bellarine Landcare Group has been busy fledging various projects too, though some are having short flights and are not yet fully airworthy, many are soaring.

During the month, Sophie returned from leave just in time to attend and witness the excellent BLUE Carbon presentation by Quinn Olivier she had organised.

And what a timely reminder that not too many decades ago draining swamps was considered good development. Nowadays a swamp is a wetland. Not only is a wetland an important link in the food chain, but it is a very high quality carbon store.

If you are a science follower, then of course draining swamps is passe.

We also attended a CCMA 30year celebration at Barwon Park, Winchelsea where representatives of all Corangamite Landcare, Coastcare and related groups gathered.

Here we also recognised key movers and shakers - those recognised as having made valuable enduring contributions to the environment.

So we were very pleased and proud that Beth Ross from the Bellarine (accompanied by her 'equally significant’ other half - Craig Blackman) was recognised as not only having contributed to Landcare, but

to many other groups and organisations within Bellarine Catchment Network, and to the horticulture industry itself. Congratulations Beth and Blacky.

We have also received significant support ($8000) from CoGG Memorials and Arts department. This wonderful support has really assisted us immensely. The Mannerim Memorial Project was in dire need of this funding and so we are no longer 'in the red’ for materials’ costs.

We have had support from many groups, especially Bellarine police, BLG volunteers, WM Buckle and Sons, Avery Earthmoving and many others. Without this assistance we would have gotten nowhere.

We have been attending public meetings regarding the Drysdale Landfill site and we are making constructive and informed progress here. Similarly, Sophie has been working with VicRoads and has given them guidance on the proposed indigenous vegetation which should be in place for the bypass. She also has been consulting with First Nation Representatives, including Uncle Bryan.

A lot more work has been done on the rail trail and the BCH signage project, but that report awaits another day.

Meanwhile we look forward to our next monthly information meeting where we plan to hear from committee member Louise Beames on her experiences in Natural and

Cultural Resource Management in Western Autralia and Victoria. I do hope you will be able to attend, on Wednesday 9 August ,at 7.30pm, at Marcus Hill Hall.

Mannerim Memorial Indigenous Garden This project is developing week by week towards a wonderful space for visiting and reflection. There is an interesting story on our website about the hall, its history and purpose all the way to its demise and where this area is at today.

BLG held a garden planting day on 16 July as a precursor to National Tree Day, which was held on Sunday 30 July.

Many people have come forward and generously offered their time, expertise and resources and we acknowledge their contribution thus far (see the website) and there will undoubtedly be many more as the project comes to its full realisation.

The Department of Veterans Affairs contributed the funds for a start-up grant to put in a storyboard sign, a plaque, and seating.

Since then we have been working with the community to undertake landscaping and planting, and historical research of the site.

Mannerim plaque 3 We are pleased to report that stonemasons from WM Buckle and Sons installed the granite plaque with 57 gold embossed names last week.

It looks quite grand. Correspondingly through our volunteer groups, mulch and matting is almost complete while about half of the area has been planted out.

We are calling for locals who remember the hall to send us some anecdotes about the hall in its heyday. We want to compile this history and perhaps add it to our story board which will be mounted at the front.

Consistent with our community theme we are also asking for your ideas related to a chain saw carving of the cypress tree adjoining the site.

We also need more funds to complete the project and are consistently thinking of ways to raise money to help with the costs of creating the garden and surrounds.

Thank you to all for an everincreasing network of community support and interest in this project.

To keep up to date with events at the Memorial Garden, or to send us your ideas for the cypress tree carving or your memories of the hall, please contact the Bellarine Landcare facilitator Sophie Small facilitator@bellarinelandcare.org.au Calling for help BLG would like to know if you can help with propagating plants in our nursery, walking and weeding along the rail trail, planting indigenous plants on properties where the BLG is providing plants. Please don’t hesitate to contact our facilitator (sophie@bellarinelandcare.org.au).

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freetime The Voice guide to arts and entertainment

Funnyman Kev in it for the pure joy

By Justin Flynn There’s no doubt that Kevin Bloody Wilson is one of Australia’s most iconic comedians.

He’s stood the test of time.

People love his complete lack of political correctness. He takes them back to a time when things were simple.

Now 70, Wilson is showing no signs of slowing down.

Speaking to the Voice before his national tour, Wilson said his longevity in the entertainment business was a result from pure enjoyment of what he does.

“I stay excited by it because it’s a hobby that’s turned into a career,” he said.

“If it all fell over tomorrow, I’d still do it. I love what I do. I revel in every minute of it and I love meeting people.”

Wilson will be performing at the Sphinx in Geelong along with his daughter, who goes by the stage name of Jenny Talia.

“She’s a ripper, but she’s worse and even more vulgar than I am,” Wilson said.

Since starting out as an

amateur comedian in the rough and tumble mining town of Kalgoorlie, Wilson has been a household name for decades.

“I just thought I might be a journeyman muso,” he said.

“When I first started doing this, it was all blokes who turned up to my shows, but then they started bringing their wives. You see three generations of the same family coming to see the show. There is no real demographic. The first thing I do is declare the area a political correctness-free zone. If you don’t like what I do, don’t come.”

Wilson enjoys performing in rural Australia and has been to Geelong many times.

“I’ve been going there for years - I’ve been thrown out of Geelong heaps of times,” he said.

Wilson’s new show includes heaps of brand new material.

He will shortly release his 19th album - a Christmas album - which leads me to my next question - “What’s your most requested song?”

Predictably it’s ‘Hey Santa

Claus’ with those now famous, but taboo, lyrics.

“Living Next Door to Alan is probably next on the list,” he said.

“There’s a core of songs that you always get asked for, but there’ll be a lot of new stuff. I’ve released an album since the last time I was in Geelong,” he said.

“It’s equally as important to get to rural areas. We’re very laid back about most things.”

Wilson laments the standard of comedy these days, because artists are generally restricted in what they can say on TV. “I only see the stuff on telly and to be honest it’s pretty ordinary,” he said.

“They’re not free to do what they want to do. It’s sanitised.”

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Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm-5.30pm.

Maggie’s Bar

McGlashan’s Wallington Estate, Swan Bay Road, Wallington ■ Open weekends and public holidays, 11am-5pm, new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays. Phone 5250 5760.

Get active Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall

■ See Maggie’s Bar’s Facebook site for all upcoming events.

■ 5 August, Lukey Luke ■ Happy hour, 5pm-6pm weekdays (excluding public holidays).

■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity.

123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall.

Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com

Ocean Grove Hotel

■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

■ First Thursday of every month, 10.45am, Morning Melodies.

Markets and fairs Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market ■ Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

Barwon Heads Community Hall ■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.

Leura Park Estate ■ Sundays 12.30pm-4.30pm, live music, sensational food and wine. Phone 5253 3180.

Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove

Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove ■ Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

Queenscliff RSL Hall ■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway ■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393.

Barwon Heads Community Hall

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Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove

■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.

■ Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group.

■ Barwon Heads Yoga, classes are across Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and all under-18s are free.

Website: www.barwonheadsyoga.com.au. Phone Rache 0430 515 424.

Health and wellbeing

Ocean Grove Walkers ■ Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information phone Stan 5256 3920 or Helen 0411 534 899.

Bellarine Church of Christ Hall, 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove ■ Last Wednesday of month, chatroom, gentle fun activities, make new friends, afternoon tea. Free event from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Inquiries to Neville on 5255 2837.

Reading and 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. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.

Ocean Grove Hotel ■ Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.

Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale ■ Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812.

■ Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am.

Chant program ■ First Saturday of every month, 2pm-4pm at the Satya Centre, 100 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. All are welcome to attend monthly chant program and experience the uplifting and calming benefits of chanting on the soul. Refreshments served. Gold coin donation. Contact Kabir on 0428 673 077.

Winter yoga ■ Samata Yoga classes 5pm-6.30pm; 7pm8.30pm Western Heights Uniting Church Hall.

0402 941 961.

Clubs meet Mondays

Tuesdays

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, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595.

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

Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall.

A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55.

Phone Jeanette 5256 1633.

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 Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.

First Tuesday of each month Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of the month at 10.15am to enjoy a cuppa and a chat. There is no charge for this. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along on the day.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Bellarine TOWN, 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.

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 Dianne 0422 134 810.

Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, 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, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.

Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting. Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 for info.

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.

Last Tuesday of every month.

Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.

Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After

hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827.

Chord Club - meet to make music: first and third Wednesday of the month, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

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.

U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday at 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as Fifty Shades of Red or on a lesser-known Australian artist such as Dorrit Black before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@ u3ageelong.org.au Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson’s Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm-2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.

Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

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

Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661.

Fridays Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of each month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at function room of Waurn Ponds Hotel. Retirees from Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast are invited to the monthly meetings with a lunch afterwards. Visitors are welcome. Inquiries to 5258 3435 or 5278 9796.

Next function Friday 18 August at 10am at the Waurn Ponds Hotel. Speaker from the Canny Group. All retirees, whether self-funded or not, welcome. Refreshments served.

Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays from 1.30pm to 3pm. For bookings, contact Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.

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

Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information.

Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.

Saturdays

Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 0447 853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435.

Sundays

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/coasterssocial-group or phone 0411 952 598.

Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ meets each Sunday at 10.30am at 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove.

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Great tasting and fried to perfection Cassie and Wes took ownership of Marketplace Fish and Chips just over three years ago.

They love living in Ocean Grove because it is such a relaxing lifestyle and the community is so welcoming and friendly.

In their shop they use 'frozen-at-sea’ fish, which is filleted and frozen within four hours of being caught. This retains the full flavours and keeps

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They have a special fryer that can make gluten-free chips.

Tasty gluten-free grilled fish is also available.

Seniors are well looked after with a 10 per cent senior discount on every transaction when they present a senior’s card.

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Shakira Palmer prepares to pass while Allanah Wilkens comes in to defend. 171382

Waves sit fourth on ladder Surfside Waves men’s Division 1 team sits fourth on the ladder after a 2-1 win against Deakin last Friday night.

The Waves took a 1-nil lead in the 33rd minute with an Alex Ketchen goal and hung on with an 80th minute penalty.

The Division 2 team is sixth on the ladder after suffering a 3-nil defeat at the hands of Golden Plains.

The women’s Division 1 team is sixth while the Division 2 side is seventh.

With three rounds to go, the Waves have had another solid season, with great numbers and a strong junior program.

Caitlyn Hamilton shows her footskills. 171382

Under 15 Blue goalkeeper Georgia Lane couldn't stop this penalty from going into the net.

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One minute with Pricey Ocean Grove Bowling Club’s 2016/17 Men’s Club Champion Chris Price.

Q: Career Highlights?

A: Being selected to represent Australia in indoor carpet bowls and winning an Australasian Gold Medal against New Zealand. Playing in two grand finals with Colac and Ocean Grove in outdoor bowls.

Q: Most Memorable Bowls Moment?

A: Taking my previous club Colac from the verge of relegation to a grand final in the next season. The buzz around the club even when we were defeated in that grand final was amazing. Winning the club championship at Colac was a thrill but then to be able to back it up and win the title at a prestigious club like Ocean Grove was a big honour.

Q: Your biggest fear?

A: Aeroplanes.

Q: What is your occupation?

A: Ice cream maker at Bulla in Colac.

Q: Bowling goals for 2017/18?

A: To become a better more consistent player, continue to have fun, make others laugh and hopefully go one step further than last year and win the flag which would be my first.

Q: Most embarrassing moment?

A: Being busted by the police, having a torch shining through the car window in a public place “parking” and told to

Chris Price in action.

go home instead.

Q: Would you skydive?

A: Yes. Q: What did you want to be when you were a kid?

A: Train driver, firefighter or an elite sportsman.

Nationals for Kira Ocean Grove’s Kira Bourke will be looking for national glory when she heads to compete in the Australian U18 National Championships at Taren Point Sydney on 28 September.

Following a consistent performance against Tasmania at Deer Park and an impressive debut in the under-18 junior gold nugget on the Gold Coast finishing runner-up, Kira has been rewarded with the coveted singles role as well as skipping the girls triples for Victoria. Already one of the Victoria’s most promising junior girls at the age of 15, Kira will be the one to watch in her chase for a national gold medal.

Victorian Open 2017 Entries are now open for the 2017 Victorian Open in Shepparton. Over the past years Ocean Grove members have been well represented with many players heading to the Greater Shepparton region to try their luck on the big stage.

With no pennant competition scheduled why not try your luck.

Singles, pairs, triples and mixed pairs make up the open so why not start planning your teams.

Whether you are a novice or established pennant player makes no difference to you having a go, 18 to 24 November could be the date you become a State Champion.

Bellarine Indoor Bowls The inaugural season of the Bellarine

Indoor Bowls competition has come to a close with the grand final night and presentations last Monday. The premiership decider between Leopold Green and Ocean Grove Silver was taken out by the Leopold side of Michael Sylvester, Mick Willis, Brad

Pavey and Jayden Sylvester in a thrilling final which scores were locked level with one end to play. Indoor bowls will continue at Marcus Hill each Monday Night in August as Social Bowls. Names must be in by 6.45pm for a 7pm start.

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Youngsters’ good results Round 16 UNDER 9 OGCC Orange (27) vs Torquay McCartney (53) The Cobras were overrun in the first half by a dominating Torquay top age side. With perseverance the young boys banded together and played their best footy in the last quarter to bang on four goals. Well done on a fantastic growth season Cobras Orange boys and what a force to be reckoned with.

Two goals to Aidan Berriman and one each to Max Foley and Emmett Haxby.

OGCC White (43) vs Queenscliff (29) The backline stood with the pressure of the Queenscliff’s forward line with attacking football to clear the ball though the mid field with Jack Thomson dominating though these zones. The boys enjoyed their first Friday night game of the year. Awards - Sean Stewart, Harvey Connolly, Xavier Dean, Nelson Rokesky, Xavier Monahan.

OGCC Blue (18) vs Modewarre (6) Both teams went hard at the ball all game with the blue boys tackling and steadier play bringing the win. The development of the boys skills and mindset this season is a credit to them and our coaching outfit. Awards: Taj Dodson, Lincoln McCall, Micheal McGuane, Jack Vose, Arthur White.

OGCC Red (97) vs Torquay Ashley (8) Complete team effort by the Red team which was rewarded with plenty of goals and a big win to end the season.

Well done to the team and their coaches for the 2017 season.

UNDER 10 OGCC Orange (47) vs Torquay McMahon (11) Another tight contest for the team but terrific conversion of our chances meant we ran out comfortable winners.

Even contribution from all our players made it a great game to watch. Nice way to finish the season. Well done team and look forward to next year.

OGCC Blue (43) vs Torquay Coles (44) Another great game but unfortunately Blue were pipped at the post by a strong finishing Torquay team coming home with the wind. Despite this result, there is nothing to be disappointed in the way these boys have gone about their football all year at training and on game days. The coaches couldn’t be more proud of their skill development over the year and the endeavour they have shown in their desire to win the contest for the ball. All this and the fact that they are simply a fantastic bunch of kids who clearly love their footy and always have a ’thanks coach’ to offer after the game. Big thanks to Brendon, Therese, all volunteers and parents, Rob C and the club committee for all the work behind the scenes to enable the boys to play footy. Awards went to Will Cunningham, Mitchell Charleston, Luke O’Brien, Oliver Terhorst, Cooper Clark.

OGCC White (34) vs Swans Blue (27) What an outstanding way to finish the season in a game against quality opposition. Both sides showed there is some tremendous talent out there. It was tough and physical contest with some outstanding passages of play where the skillset of both sides was on display and had parents in awe of how they had developed there understanding of how to play the game and execute skills to

The Cobras get ready for the first bounce. 171383 advantage over the course of the year.

Harry Morphet and Jack McGough were again outstanding with Lucas Anderson, Jarvis Lindsay and Noah Coghlan the award winners.

UNDER 12 OGCC Orange (51) vs Anglesea (15) Outstanding display from this Orange team secured the win early in the peace in this last round for 2017. Full size ground with a howling win - typically this would have been a low scoring game. Not for these Orange snakes who dominated the play all day. Goals to J. Barry, R. Hynson, J. Davies, W. Dunston, M. Keck, J .Connellan. Awards to O. Kopec Teague, J. Davies, J. Hallam, J. Connellan, J. Hay, T. Staehr.

OGCC White (56) vs Drysdale Butcher (16) White were up and ready for their last game of the year and put in a terrific effort for the coach. Ben Penissi continued his great year with some spell binding run and bounces through the middle of the ground and capped one off with an excellent goal. Heath Collins had his best game in and under, Seamus Hayter dominated in the ruck and in the air around the ground. Finn Reid iced the game with two perfect small forward goals in the last. Great bunch of kids made it a great season.

Awards to Finn Reid, Ted Farrell, Lachie Wallbank, Ben Pennisi, Heath Collins and Jobe Lange.

OGCC Blue (46) vs Torquay Watson (19) The Blue boys had a great finish to the year making it eight in a row. Jamieson Renkauskas was on fire early with three first quarter goals as we piled on five straight in the first quarter. Codie Laver continued his development competed hard and taking a couple strong grabs around the ground. The boys should be justifiably proud of their development during the year, stringing together a great run of form in the second half of the year. Award winners this week were, Elijah Ottosens, Preston Rokesky, Codie Laver, Levi

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James Barry gets in the clear while team-mate Will Irwin is there to lend a hand if needed. 171383

Jamison Hallam with a valuable clearance. 171383

James Dean shows some skill with the ball. 171383 Norman, Oliver Kristapons and Luke Doedel.

UUNDER 14 - Round 12 OGCC 1 (26) vs St.Mary’s 1 (109) Faced a strong opposition on a very fast track, the boys competed with the top team and battled hard. Brodie Muscat continued his 'bull work’ around the ground, Sam Donegan, Cooper Ward and Kirby Reilly were hard in and under. Max Lacy was fantastic in the ruck. Thanks to all your efforts by the team and their great coaches. Awards to Max Lacy, Kirby Reilly, Luka Kapitelli, Brodie Muscat, Cooper Ward, and Joe Doedel.

OGCC 2 (170) vs Barwon Heads Gulls (0)

Noah Collins with a quick kick. 171383 The Cobra boys were back on home turf for the final game of the home and away season and with top spot and a finals berth confirmed they played the game full of confidence and put on a show for the fans. They have had a great season finishing with 15 wins and only the one loss and they cant wait for the next few weeks and what lies ahead. Well done boys and lets finish what we started on the beach all those weeks ago.

OGCC 3 (134) vs Torquay Pyers (0) Responding to contested ball work at

training, the boys were asked to set the tone early and commit to being hard at the football. They didn’t disappoint, blasting Torquay away early with overlap run, effective handball, and using the corridor to set up their attack on goal. A much improved effort, with good form across whole providing confidence for the finals ahead. Awards: Izaak Terhorst, Oscar Morphet, Flyn Ness, Ned Gray, Bohdi Hercus and Jordan Oakley. Goals: Morphett 6, Gray 5, Terhorst 4, N. Poynder 2, Harrison-Roberts, Giblin, Z. Poynder.

Bears tested in recent games, with some mixed results

By Christina Cameron Bellarine Bears have been having some mixed results in the competitions as of late, but the A Grade is further cementing their spot in the top four with wins over the last few weeks.

After losing starting pitcher Brock Wells not far into the season, Josh Crotty has really been able to come into his own and go from strength to strength, with the support of Simon Murry and Matt Sage over the season. With only a number of games and rounds to go, and with the return of Lewis Weldon from national softball duties

last week, Bellarine will be expected to play well against Mounties, Guild and reigning premiers Deakin.

Lewis Weldon is a man of many talents at the Bears. While he came to Bellarine as a catcher, Lewis is well known for his talents on the softball diamond having played for the Steelers since 2011. For the last three weeks, Weldon has been away with the Aussie Steelers in Canada at the 2017 International Men’s Championships against several sides from all over the globe. Lewis managed to get on the ground as a catcher and an in-

fielder, as well as being suited to the designated player role, something that as a ball player for the Bears over the three weeks, the side gave it their all and produced win after win. These wins got them all the way to the grand final against the New Zealand Black Sox. This game was tight all the way through for both teams and the Steelers leading all the way to the bottom of the fifth inning, but a strong sixth inning from the Black Sox put them over the line for the gold medal 6-4. Lewis had a great run over the tournament. He played nine games and came

away with five runs, five hits and five RBIs over all nine of these games.

It’s pretty motivating knowing that you’re playing with someone who is proudly representing their country, and Lewis brings a lot of pride to the team that along with manager Cameron Brown makes all of us want to work hard, be stronger and faster and even more proud to be a member of the Bellarine Bears Baseball Club.

Want to find out more? Follow us on our Facebook page at ‘Bellarine Bears’ and message us to find out what you can do to become a Bear.

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Lucy Teague-Neeld does a superb job keeping control of the ball. 171631

Ocean Grove goal keeper Kelsey Ollis gets involved in contest with her Anglesea opponent. 171631

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Elyse Howard battles with her Queenscliff opponent.

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Finals berths for the brave OCEAN GROVE SENIOR NETBALL Ocean Grove vs Queenscliff Ocean Grove Premier Division has finished the home and away season strongly against Queenscliff.

Both Premier and Division One now progress to the elimination finals next Sunday at Portarlington. Division Three plays a double chance final on Saturday after finishing second, just below top of the ladder Geelong Amateur. Division Two finished just outside the top five with a strong second half of the season and the 19 Under team improved greatly over the 2017 season.

Premier Division - Ocean Grove 53 vs Queenscliff 29. Best: K. Ollis, D. Hoiles, C. Parker.

Grove Premier team applied the full court pressure needed to overcome the Coutas with defenders Kelsey Ollis and Candice Parker controlling the defensive turnovers required and Dani Hoiles giving the goal assists needed to score.

Division One - Ocean Grove 40 vs Queenscliff 41. Best: S. Hackett, C. Britt, I. Hackett.

Division Two - Ocean Grove 30 vs Queenscliff 13. Best: E. Clark, R. de Kretser, P. Birch.

Division Three - Ocean Grove 29 vs Queenscliff 21. Best: team effort.

19U Grade - Ocean Grove 9 vs Queenscliff 41. Best: M. Giblin, E. Simpson, R. Mercer.

Ocean Grove vs Anglesea Grove Premier Division was back on the winners’ list with a comfortable win over Anglesea, together with other senior teams. The harsh conditions didn’t stop players working hard and getting the desired result moving towards their finals berth.

Premier Division - Ocean Grove 55 vs Anglesea 38. Best: C. Parker, E. Howard, L. Teague-Neeld.

After regrouping from the Modewarre loss, the Premier Division team

Ocean Grove's Division One team before the match against Queenscliff. 171631 pulled together a four quarter game to come away with the win. Fantastic shooting from Lucy Teague-Neeld helped the side secure the win together with outstanding defensive pressure from Elyse Howard and Candice Parker winning back valuable ball.

Division One - Ocean Grove 41 vs Anglesea 37. Best: B. Taylor, S. Hackett, C. Britt.

Division Two - Ocean Grove 25 vs Anglesea 22. Best: K. Hart, K. Titheridge, M. Giblin.

Division Three - Ocean Grove 42 vs Anglesea 19. Best: J. Sutton, M. Goodger, A. Skurrie.

19U Grade - Ocean Grove 16 vs Anglesea 28. Best: R. Mercer, M. Winter, S. Bastiaan.

Lucy Teague-Neeld gets ready to shoot for goal against Queenscliff. 171631

Grove head to finals as hot favourites and undefeated OCEAN GROVE JUNIOR NETBALL ROUND 18 17U Section 1: Ocean Grove 38 def Queenscliff 22. Best: Isabel Hackett, Gemma Bell, Bree Abel.

Ocean Grove finished the home and away season undefeated and on top of the ladder and will meet Drysdale in a qualifying final this weekend.

The girls will go into the finals series as hot favourites.

17U Section 2: Ocean Grove 24 def Queenscliff 6. Best: Eliza Vallelonga, Larissa Dixon, Anna Smith.

Ocean Grove finished fourth with a threegame buffer between it and Queenscliff. The team will play Anglesea in an elimination final.

15U Section 1: Ocean Grove 23 def Queenscliff 20. Best: Zoe Murrells, Emma Badrock, Eliza Vallelonga.

The Grubbers finished half a game clear in fourth spot and will meet Drysdale in an elimination final. A three-goal win against the Coutas secured a finals spot.

15U Section 2: Ocean Grove 46 def Queenscliff 8. Best: Caitlin Harris, Taia Young, Lucy Teese.

Grove lost just one game for the season and finished in second place, level on points with Geelong Amateur. They will meet Ammos in a qualifying final.

13U Section 1: Ocean Grove 24 def Queenscliff 17. Best: not supplied.

Only percentage denied Grove a double chance in the finals and the girls will head into this weekend’s elimination against Geelong Amateur full of confidence.

13U Section 2: Ocean Grove 28 def Queenscliff 3. Best: not supplied.

Just half a game separated Grove from their elimination final opponents Geelong Amateur.

The girls finished fourth, but a with a whopping percentage.

Round 17 vs Anglesea 17U Section 1: Ocean Grove 44 def Anglesea 4. Best: Eliza Vallelonga, Kimberley Hart, Isabelle Teague.

17U Section 2: Ocean Grove 12 def by Angle-

sea 26. Best: Milly Dodds, Larissa Dixon, Coco Fraser.

15U Section 1: Ocean Grove 31 def Anglesea 8. Best: Bella Kemp, Annabelle Soppitt, Makena Taylor.

15U Section 2: Ocean Grove 56 def Anglesea 2. Best: Olivia Jubber, Lucy Teese, Charli Duckett.

13U Section 1: Ocean Grove 48 def Anglesea 2. Best: Abby Richardson, Isabella Jubber, Makayla Staehr.

13U Section 2: Ocean Grove 53 def Anglesea 1. Best: Zoe Hildebrandt, Tia Mcnaughton, Cara Doran.

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Grubbers do it the hard way

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove cemented a BFL top five finals berth with a stunning comefrom-behind victory over an inaccurate Anglesea at Alcoa Oval on 5 August.

Trailing by 16 points at three-quarter time, an inconsistent Ocean Grove captured some of its best form in the final term to win by 12 points.

Final scores Ocean Grove 15.6 (96) to Anglesea 11.18 (84).

The victory left the Grubbers with a 10-7 record after 17 rounds, while Torquay put an end to Queenscliff’s (7-91) slim finals hopes with an 18-point win over the Coutas.

Grubber senior captain Kelly Williams booted two goals and was named best afield, admitted his side’s form had been patchy with the Anglesea victory only its second win since 17 June.

“It has been a tough month, we didn’t play great for four quarters (so) it was good to finish strongly and have a win,“ Williams told the Voice.

Grubber sharpshooter Jake Carmody was a catalyst with seven goals, which included a four-goal haul in the fourth quarter.

“If you kick it to his advantage he (Carmody) is going to probably mark 90 per cent of the time," Williams said.

“Having a forward like him there is so much experience, he has cool head and can slot through the game winning goals - it is great to have him around."

Ex-Anglesea big man and first year Grubber Peter Hardy continued his great form and drove the ball out of defence well.

Ocean Grove got off to a flyer and led by 22 points at quarter time as Anglesea failed to captitalise kicking in first term with wind.

Youngster Logan Taylor slotted through the first major with a brilliant snap at goal.

Anglesea dominated Ocean Grove after quarter time in the second and

Harry Walker is wrapped up in a tackle against Anglesea. third terms.

Kangaroo midfielder Jackson Bews, a former Leopold player, was a standout with his terrific attack and intensity at the ball.

Anglesea forward Tom Leeds booted three goals, while Sam Leeds snared two majors.

Grubber Travis Gavin returned from a two-week suspension and finished with two goals.

Tim Baker was recalled to the Ocean Grove senior team for first time in 2017, while youngster Logan Popple celebrated his first win in the red and white.

Williams felt relieved with the win after a back injury during pre-season forced him to miss the first four rounds.

Williams, 30, who has missed one senior game since round five, said he was still chasing an elusive senior premiership.

“Obviously it was a slow start and I was just trying to work into the season," Williams said.

“As long as I can try get on the park and do my part for the team, that is all I want to do.

“I am after that flag, we have got a pretty good side here and we’ll see what we can do coming from fourth or

Picture: Mark Heenan Media fifth position."

In the reserves clash Ocean Grove defeated Anglesea by 34 points, 15.14 (104) to Anglesea 11.4 (70). Garrard, Dylan Moroney, Harry Rawlings, James Wills and Reid Billington all kicked two goals.

Ocean Grove 1 held on for a 15-point victory over Werribee Centrals in their under-18 Division Two Colts match on 5 August, 10.9 (69) to 7.12 (54). The Grubbers failed to score a goal in the final term, but the visitors set up victory with a six-goal first quarter blitz. Jack Tregenza booted three goals while Darcy Copeland and Jo-

Tough day for Grubbers

SENIORS SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 15.6 (96) d ANGLESEA 11.18 (84) Ocean Grove Goals: J. Carmody 7, T. Gavin 2, K. Williams 2, L. Taylor, J. Peers, K. Long, C. Walter.

Best: K. Williams, C. Marchbank, J. Carmody, J. Peers, C. Walter, P. Hardy.

seph McDonald each kicked two goals.

In Division 3, Anglesea won by 34 points, 11.14 (80) to Ocean Grove 7.4 (46). Raymond Emma-Nnopu and Jace Franken each kicked two goals for the Grubbers.

Netball Best and Fairest runnerup Lucy Vercher and winner Elyse Howard.

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Tom Hobbs attempts to spoil Queenscliff opponent Blake Natoli. 171679

Travis Gavin looks for options. 171679

Cameron Marchbank is tackled during a contest against Queenscliff. The Coutas thrashed an under-strength Ocean Grove by 109 points at Queenscliff. 171679 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

Jake Carmody ended the home and away season with 59 goals Right: It was a tough day for the Grubbers at Queenscliff on Saturday. The Coutas were on top for and finished second in the league most of the day as seen from this stoppage. 171679 goalkicking award. 171679

Jimmy wins Grubbers’ top award with a grin

By Mark Heenan Champion Ocean Grove midfielder James Linton took out his second Grubber’s Best and Fairest award at the club’s senior vote count on 12 August.

Linton, who was rested for the Round 18 Queenscliff clash on Saturday, won the prized Damian Clark Medal last year in his first season.

The 26-year-old former GFL Colac gun played 17 games and kicked 15 goals in 2017 and finished with 118 votes.

He won ahead of Ocean Grove playing assistant coach Brent Macleod on 99 votes.

Ocean Grove coach Paul Lynch paid tribute to Linton’s consistent season.

“Jimmy had a real good patch in the middle (of the season) where he nearly voted every week,“ Lynch told the Voice.

Ocean Grove senior netball playing coach Elyse Howard won

the club’s best and fairest vote count in Premier division with 16 votes.

She finished narrowly ahead of Lucy Vercher with 15 votes.

Star youngster Claudia Britt took out the Division 1 vote count.

Adam Gerdtz won the Grubber reserves football honour after polling the most votes.

James Linton has won his second Best and Fairest award at Ocean Pictures: OGFNC Grove. 171682

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Underdogs ready

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove head into Sunday’s BFL elimination final against Modewarre as the underdog after key personnel were rested from a thumping loss to Queenscliff on 12 August.

Fourth-placed Modewarre finished with a 11-7 record while Ocean Grove (10-8) ended in fifth spot.

Stars James Linton, ruck Andrew Jarvis, captain Kelly Williams and emerging key tall Matt Caldow were all rested and are set to play in the knockout final on 20 August.

The fast finishing Coutas thrashed an understrength Ocean Grove by 109 points.

Ocean Grove senior coach Paul Lynch wasn’t fazed with the loss as its resting policy took on greater importance.

“At this time of year every player has got niggles - it is impossible to play a whole season without carrying some niggles and we made the call earlier in the week that if you had any sort of niggles you didn’t play," Lynch said.

“The opportunity to rest and the result being a dead rubber we just thought it would be to freshen a few blokes up and give ourselves every chance of beating Modewarre."

Lynch said it allowed young pair Ned Thorley and Fletcher Sharrock to play more game time.

It was a magic senior debut for Sharrock, who kicked a goal with his first kick.

“It actually allowed them (Sharrock and Thorley) to occupy key positions - they acquitted themselves quite good at times," he said.

Queenscliff smashed the visitors after quarter time with 22 goals to four.

Silky Queenscliff forward Regan Grimwood snared six goals.

“Grimwood is a good player and he has had VFL experience and we tried a few kids on him early and he exposed them really badly," Lynch said.

Ocean Grove forward Jake Carmody kicked three majors and finished the regular season with 59 goals from 18 games and came second in the league goalkicking award.

Sunday’s elimination final at Portarlington starts at 2.10pm.

Ocean Grove’s reserves grade ended the season with a stunning come-from-behind two-point victory over Queenscliff.

Trailing by 20 points at three-quarter time the Grubbers kicked four goals in the final term with the winning goal in the dying minutes of play.

Harrison Foott booted three goals.

It’s a win for Waves

SENIORS SCOREBOARD QUEENSCLIFF 24.19 (163) d OCEAN GROVE 7.12 (54) Ocean Grove Goals: J. Carmody 3, B. Macleod 2, D. Maloney, F. Sharrock.

Best: P. Hardy, B. Macleod, S. Fankhauser, J. Peers, J. Carmody.

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