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Shell Rd scare LUKE VOOGT

A SHELL Road resident had a frightening encounter with car thieves last week, as they set a stolen car alight in the street. “It was sus from the word go,” said the resident, who wished not to be named. The resident and her partner were out the back of their house at about 7.30pm on Melbourne Cup day, when they heard a loud noise. They walked out to see what happened and saw two cars, a Volkswagen and Volvo 4WD, pull up in the street. The pair hid behind their car and watched the whole thing unfold. “The guy pulled the Volkswagen up in front of our house – it had a flat tyre,” said the resident. The man then got into the Volvo, driven by another man, who drove a short distance and parked. As the resident went to check out the Volkswagen, the original driver got out and ran back. “I kind of freaked out – I ran back to hide,” she said. “I thought maybe he’s left his phone.” After a short time in

the Volkswagen the man jumped back into the Volvo with the other driver, who fled. As the police sped by the resident checked the abandoned car and saw a fire beneath the driver’s seat. Within seconds flames engulfed the car. “As soon as that happened I ran to the CFA – which is just across the road,” she said. “By the time they got here the flames were reaching the powerlines!” Later police took a statement from the resident. A police officer told her they had also been chasing a third man – also part of the group – who they suspected had stolen another luxury car. “He said they had been chasing them since 2pm that day from Torquay,” she said. The resident said the officer told her it was lucky she chose not to confront the men, as they were considered dangerous. “Which is lucky, because we nearly did,” she said. Police said the car’s interior was severely damaged by the fire. Anyone with information on the incident can call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Relay gives gift of life

It was cold, but that didn't dampen the spirits of the participants of the annual Relay for Life held at Collendina on the weekend. Jayden Harrison-Roberts, Jai Harrison-Roberts and Kaina Harrison-Roberts (pictured) had fun. More ALAN BARBER pictures on pages 10 and 11.

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Not too late for a poppy OCEAN Grove Barwon Heads RSL wound up its red poppy drive yesterday, in time for Remembrance Day today. But it’s not too late for locals to buy a poppy or make a donation to the RSL, to support Ocean Grove veterans. “They’ll still be selling them at the

Ocean Grove Bowling club, the schools and the nursing homes,” said RSL member John Dickinson. “People usually go and collect a day or two after.” OGBH RSL welfare officer, Lola Fisher said the sub branch has 15 volunteers supporting about 70 veterans in Ocean

Grove and Leopold. “We do anything that we think will enhance their quality of life,” said Mrs Fisher. The volunteers help the veterans with a variety of services, from walkers and wheelchairs, to lawn mowing or patching up a concrete footpath. The sub branch provides

taxis to the shops or appointments and helps veterans with rent and bills. For some single veterans or widows, the most important service the RSL provides is regular visits. “When they go to hospital we’ll go visit them or take one of their relatives,” said Mr Dickinson.

Surfside Waves Cath and Andy Sattler, OGFNC president Tony Potter, Federal MP for Corangamite Sarah Henderson, Richard Bate (cricket), mayor Darryn Lyons, Gill Hodgson(netball), Colin Bate (cricket).

Finishing touches MARK HEENAN GEELONG Mayor Darryn Lyons and Federal Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson inspected the finishing touches on the $6 million Shell Road sports pavilion facility last week. Works on the state-ofthe-art facility, home to Ocean Grove Football Netball Club, Surfside Waves Soccer Club and secondary home for Ocean Grove Cricket Club, are expected to be completed next month.

Cr Lyons was buoyant with the facility upgrades at Shell Road. “It is extraordinary what these facilities are bringing,” Cr Lyons said. “This is one of the best facilities now in the whole City of Greater Geelong and that is exciting for the people of Ocean Grove and the surrounding areas.” Cr Lyons and Ms Henderson met with the football, soccer and cricket club representatives last week at the Shell Road sports pavilion. IN other news, Mayor

Lyons and Ms Henderson agreed some fencing is required at the new Shell Road sports precinct. Ms Henderson voiced her concerns over no fencing at site with the multi-million dollar sports complex capable of hosting future Bellarine Football Netball League finals and soccer finals. “There is one issue which we will help with the clubs, that is a safety issue,” Ms Henderson told the Voice. “I do think some fencing is required around the perimeter of the area.

Cr Lyons encouraged the wider Ocean Grove community to have their say on fencing at Shell Road. “This has got to be a community led issue, the community have to have their say,” Cr Lyons said. “That is community consultation and as a City of Greater Geelong we have to engage with what the community wants. “Fencing is important to this facility.” The Voice was unable to contact Ocean Grove based Beangala Ward Councillor Jan Farrell in time for deadline.

Volunteers needed AS summer approaches the Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) is looking for new volunteers to help share the thrill of surfing. “It’s an incredible experience – helping people do something that many of us take for granted,” said DSA secretary Nick Ansell. “Some of them haven’t been in the ocean for ages, or at all.” Nick said volunteers don’t have to be surfers and there are land-based roles for those who don't want to get wet. ”By giving a few hours

The new DSA committee. you are giving people that can’t surf a chance to do so – in some cases it’s life changing,” he said. The DSA recently

elected its new committee for next year. Joining Nick are President Phil Christie, Vice President Dave

Renton, Participant Liaison Nicole Brooks, and committee members Sue Tindal, Jon Lorbeer, Ian Boyd, Megan Evans and Aaron Hunter. The DSA will hold surfing events next year on January 31 and February 21. It’s also looking for sponsors for its trailer to raise funds for the branch. Donations will go toward running events, and maintaining and purchasing necessary specialised equipment. Businesses that donate will get their logo on the trailer and a mention on its Facebook page.

Calling all buskers POINT Lonsdale Bowls Club will again showcase the musical talent of the Bellarine after a successful inaugural Bellarine Busking Competition this March. The competition will take place at the Club on March 12 next year as part of the annual Crackerjack Family Fair. Competition organisers are looking for performers aged 14 and above. “It’s a stepping stone for those from the Bellarine who have never performed in front of a live audience,” said publicity officer Steve Tomming. “The panel of judges are all professional stage artists." The completion received 48 entries last year, including three from Ocean Grove, with Geelong performer Hannah Reeves winning first prize. The competition winner and runner-up will both receive cash prizes. Applications open next month, with entries closing February 21. Entry forms are available from the Point Lonsdale Bowls Club website www. pointlonsdalebowlsclub. com.au For more information phone 0423-844 806 or email lets-torque@ netspace.net.au.

Locals win award OCEAN Grove Builders Luke and Nicole Beardsley of LB Building Pty Ltd have won the 2015 HIA Western Victoria Re n ova t i o n / Ad d i t i o n project of the Year – one of the residential construction industry’s highest accolades, for a townhouse project they completed on The Avenue in Ocean Grove last year. The winning townhouse was once a cramped 1970s unit which the owners, Lance and Bev Nutt wanted to transform into a bright, light filled three bedroom townhouse. High angled windows were used to draw in natural light, whilst white tiles and walls reflect the light, creating a sense of space. The stunning kitchen boasts a concealed butler’s pantry and blends seamlessly with the open plan living and dining areas. Nicole Beardsley says that the win was absolutely unexpected as this was the first time they had entered the award. “Luke was blown away when we won and totally unprepared for his winning speech”.

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Bree-arne launches book LOCAL musician and disability advocate Breearne Manley will launch her new autobiography, Hope – Fighting Multiple Sclerosis, in Ocean Grove this Saturday. “This book is in parts, very confronting, very sad and also laugh-out-loud funny,” said Bree. Bree took seven years to complete the book and is publishing it to coincide with her 10year anniversary of being diagnosed with MS. Hope is Bree’s story of diagnosis and how she has dealt with the disease since. “It tells the story of a young woman with the world at her feet; someone who enjoyed running, rock climbing and the

outdoors,” said Bree. “Someone who is now faced with having an incurable illness that is highly unpredictable. The book speaks about the many stages of grief as it takes her dreams away.” Bree’s had a jam-packed year of challenges to prove that MS is not a killer of spirits, all while raising a boisterous toddler. She’s taken on a walk around her local nature reserve, stair climbs, music, kayaking and skydiving with ‘Jump for MS’. The book launch starts at 11am, Saturday, at the Greenman Rehearsal Studio, with a BBQ available, live music, stalls and copies of Bree’s book.

Bree-arne Manley with her book.

Tehree Gordon and winner of the men's fashion on the field, Tom Hewitt.

Gerry's two-wheel journey OCEAN Grove grandfather Gerry Neyenhuis rode 200km in one weekend last month, raising $2527 for the Peter McCallum Cancer Centre. “It was hard work – particularly on a Sunday,” said the 68-year-old. “We had a 50km/h headwind on the way back from Frankston to Melbourne – there was no such thing as an easy ride downhill.” Gerry said his grandson Caleb inspired him to take on the gruelling ride. Caleb was diagnosed with retinoblastoma (cancer of the eyes) when he was 14 months old. After more than two years of treatment at the Royal Children’s Hospital and Peter McCallum Cancer Clinic, he lost both eyes due to aggressive tumours. “All through Caleb’s treatment I was amazed at his courage,” said Gerry. Caleb is now 13 and Gerry said his grandson's loss of vision has not stopped him from enjoying life. “He has been able to adapt and achieve so much without sight in his life,” he said. “Research for a cure for this will hopefully prevent other children

They're off and racing

ABOUT 80 people gathered at the Novotel for the Jirrahlinga Cup last month, to raise money for the iconic wildlife sanctuary. Jirrahlinga Wildlife Sanctuary manager, Tehree Gordon said the night raised about $5000. “It was an amazing night – full of fun and surprises,” she said. The 'racegoers' placed their bets on phantom horse races filmed around the world, with some of the horses renamed after Jirrahlinga’s resident animals. There were family holidays up for grabs in the silent auction, and men and women alike competed in the fashions on the field. “That was hilarious,” said Tehree. “I think the men’s competition might have had a bit of bribery with the judge – but it was all a bit of fun.” Tehree thanked the multitude of sponsors, her fellow Jirrahlinga volunteers and most of all, the people who showed up. “On a weekend when they could have been doing many things, they came along and made it a great night,” she said. “When people were leaving they were saying ‘when are the tickets going on sale next year?’”

Book sale Ocean Grove grandfather Gerry Neyenhuis rode 200km for cancer. from experiencing the devastating effects of cancer.” Gerry has also lost some good mates to cancer, from the CFA in Wallington and Ocean Grove. His brother, who

was treated for melanoma earlier this year, rode beside him. “Everybody has been touched by cancer somewhere along the line,” he said. Gerry joined 800 riders on October 24 and 25,

in the “Ride to Conquer Cancer”, which has raised just short of $3m so far. He said he was disappointed the ride’s organisers had announced it would not be continuing in Victoria next year.

OCEAN Grove Oxfam Group will hold a book sale at the Uniting Church on November 28. The book sale will feature all new books, with genres including fiction, Australiana, history and biographies. Proceeds will go to Oxfam to support people living in poverty worldwide.

Eco-friendly toilet block works almost complete BARWON Coast is set to open its new ecofriendly toilet (pictured left) at Beacon Point carpark this month. “It’s got another few weeks and it will be open,” said Barwon Coast General Manager, Gary McPike, last month.

In a move which will likely please local dogowners, joggers and beachgoers, Barwon Coast plans to include beach shower and drinking fountain. The block features two unisex toilets with disabled access and cost Barwon Coast about

$100,000. It has a microf lush system, which uses a very small amount of water. “It’s only a fraction of most low-water-usage toilets,” said Gary. Barwon Coast is also building a similar toilet on Thirteenth Beach,

which Gary said would replace the previous septic tank facility, a “glorif ied long drop”. “Our staff are certainly looking forward to something that’s a bit easier to clean and doesn’t smell as much as the last one,” he said.

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Special meaning for Keith Voice journalist LUKE VOOGT talks to WWII veteran and Ocean Grove local Keith Hankin about Remembrance Day NOVEMBER 11 is not just Remembrance Day for Ocean Grove local and WWII veteran, Keith Hankin. It also marks the day his father discharged from the army in 1918; the very first Remembrance Day. Mr Hankin’s father Walter served in 9th Lighthorse Regiment in Egypt, during WWI, while his grandfather William Hankin served in France. Trooper Hankin came just centimetres from losing his life on April 30, 1918, when a Turkish sniper shot him in the scalp. “That later happened to be my birthday,” said Mr Hankin, who was born in 1926. Walter told his son about being wounded, one of the rare times he spoke to him about the war. His troop was dismounted and engaging Turks ahead from behind a rock, when the sniper shot him from the right. “He knew the sniper was about to fire because he saw his rifle come down,” said Mr Hankin.

REMEMBER THEM: Keith Hankin with a photograph of his grandfather, William and his father's and grandfather's medals (inset). “He remembered falling forward – his last memory was someone grabbing his ankles and pulling him flat along the ground.” Mr Hankin’s

grandfather enlisted when he was 44 years old and he suspects William fibbed about his age to join the army. “I often think of what drove my grandfather to

enlist at that age,” he said. “Only he knew.” On Remembrance Day Mr Hankin remembers how returning WWI veterans had to “get on with” their preenlistment lives, with little support. “Most were pretty shattered in body and mind,” he said. “It just makes me appreciate how hard it must have been for them.” Mr Hankin still has a copy of his father’s war memoirs, written for a metropolitan newspaper almost a century ago. In it Trooper Hankin writes of riding across the Egyptian sand for miles each day, with minimal sleep, and taking a prisoner. “I noticed…a head pop up and took it to be…a Turkish sniper,” he writes. “I put my heels into my mare and went straight for the object.” The man stood up without a rifle and put up his hands as Trooper Hankin closed the distance. A brigadier later told him the man was the

first Austro-German officer captured by an Australian, since the war began. The bond between horse and man is evident, as Trooper Hankin describes lying flat in the sand, during a dismounted attack on a Turkish camp. “The bullets were flying around and I expected every moment my mare would be hit,” he writes. “When the bullets came too close she would just bob her head and flinch somewhat.” At the end of the battle his troop had killed four, wounded seven and taken 30 prisoners. For Walter Hankin, the “greatest experience” of his campaign was not on the battlefield but, rather, witnessing a natural wonder. He and his fellow troopers had only just moved their horses from a gully, to avoid a freak seven-yearly flood. “We were all thunderstruck,” he writes. “The gully which was dry as chalk a few moments before was now a quite large river.”

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Top prize for Charlie GEELONG artist Charlie Moody took out top prize at this year’s Rotary Art Show, with his painting Morning Sun Paris. “I feel very honoured to have won the prize,” he told the Voice last week. As its title suggests, the painting depicts a Parisian street lined with cafes in the morning. Charlie painted it using a photo he took while on holiday. “I was inspired by the way light was falling on the street at that particular time,” he said. “Sometimes you’ve just got to capture the

WINNER: Charlie Moody with his winning entry, Morning Sun Paris. moment.” opening night to receive Charlie was at the his prize and the artist of

30 years was impressed by the event “It was packed!” he said. “It gives us artists a really good place to exhibit our work and the money is going to such great causes.” Dennis Sonogan won People’s Choice award, as voted by the public. Ben and Rosie McLean, who later purchased the painting, said it beautifully depicts RAAFs Beach, one of Ben’s favourite fishing spots. “This painting appealed to me, it is an area I know well,” said Ben. “Dennis has got the

wave formation just right – looking through the sea haze you can see the opening to Port Phillip Bay in the distance.” Organiser and Ocean Grove Rotary member Margaret Campbell said the club would divide the money raised between the Disabled Surfers Association, Riding for the Disabled and other Rotary projects. Margaret thanked the participating artists and the public for their support. “We hope that they will be able to contribute to our sixth show next year,” she said.

show I might take a few different photos,” she said. A good portion of Heather’s living room wall is covered in prizes from the Geelong Show, which she first entered in 2011. “I never expect to win anything,” she said. “The best I’m hoping for is critique so I can make them better.” The Ocean Grove local is a full time carer for two of her three sons, who have special needs.

“It consumes almost all of my time,” she said. “It can be quite stressful, so photography helps keep the balance.” Heather features her sons in some of her photography and has some unusual sources for photo ideas. “There’s a lot of inspiration from television ads and films,” she said. “I often see something on the TV and think I could do that.”

'Psychotic' cat a winning picture OCEAN Grove’s Heather O’Flynn did her town proud last month, winning Best Photo in the entire Royal Melbourne Show. “I was absolutely thrilled – when they rang I was speechless,” she said. “It was quite literally the best thing that happened to me all year.” Heather’s winning picture was a chance portrait of her friend’s “psychotic” cat Phoebe. “Its only redeeming

Heather O'Flynn

feature is its eyes,” she said. Heather took a bite from the cat for her trouble. “You can tell it was sizing me up by the photo,” she said. “It just sunk its claws into my foot and bit me!” Heather won a photo category at the Geelong Show and again at the south-western Victorian finals, with different photos, before progressing to the Melbourne Show. “I thought if I got to the

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Looking after the lemonade stall.

Crowds enjoy food fair CROWDS flocked to Surfside Primary School for its Fresh Food Fair this month, which Assistant Principal Linda Giggins hailed as the most successful ever. “The great weather brought the crowds out,” she said. “We had a lot of people from out of town, which is always nice.” The school raised more than $25,000 from the fair. Linda said the school had yet to tally the final amount – which will include some expenses. Fairgoers enjoyed homemade food, with some made from fresh produce straight from the school’s garden. “We sold out of most our food,” said Linda. Each class operated one of the school’s 14 stalls, selling everything from icy poles and lemonade to face painting. The Mini Mokes and Kombis were a huge hit in their first appearance at the fair. Some fairgoers tested their strength in the school’s inaugural Push a Moke time trial, pushing a Moke across the oval. The reptile farm was once again popular for the youngsters, while school bands and several solo acts entertained the crowds.

Ocean Grove Calisthenics enjoy the day.

Lauren Cunningham and Sophie Bult

Bellarine Secondary College band (above and below).

Asher and Nyoka run the lucky dip.

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Enjoying the day at Flying Brick Cider House.

Toast to the coast

Kevin and Brooke Ryan at Oakdene.

Laurene and Nick at Oakdene.

SUNSHINE and a glass of the best crisp local produce was the reward for the faithful who turned out for the Geelong Wine Toast to the Coast event. Scores of local wineries opened their doors for the showcase event that is the biggest on the Bellarine but spreads out to the Moorabool in the north east and across the Surf Coast in the west. Among the local venues taking part was Oakdene which had its gardens full, the cellar door serving and Mr

Grubb running at a hum. The venue also hosted the Royal Flying Doctor Service simulator which proved a big attraction to visitors. Oakdene is a sponsor of the critical rural service. Just across the Bellarine Highway and the trail of vineyards started with Flying Brick. What a change from a morning of f lash f looding to an afternoon of sunning on the lawns.

Chloe Collins performs at Oakdene.

Taking in the atmosphere at Flying Brick Cider House.

Chris Weaver, Melinda Weaver, Robyn Smallhorn and Murray Smallhorn enjoy a glass at Oakdene.

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State view – Lisa Neville MP B E L L A R I N E C O M M U N I T Y SAFETY GROUP ESTABLISHED Community safety and policing is a priority to people living on the Bellarine, as it is to the state government and me as your local member. In an effort to address local community safety issues in a timely and proactive manner I have recently taken the initiative of establishing a Bellarine Community Safety Group. I will be co-chairing the group, together with Assistant Commissioner for Police, Tess Walsh. The purpose of the Safety Group is to bring together community representatives from across the Bellarine on a regular basis to tackle safety issues of concern and, as I said, on a proactive basis. I am pleased to report our initial meeting was held on Friday October 9 where nearly 20 community representatives took part

in a safety workshop to determine how the new group should operate. As a result of these discussions a permanent group will now be established, ensuring the various Bellarine communities are represented. I look forward to cochairing this important group with Assistant Commissioner Walsh and will keep residents informed of our activities via local media such as the Ocean Grove Voice and by other means. A D D I T O N A L FUNDING FOR B E L L A R I N E SCHOOLS Schools across the Bellarine will share in more than $950,000 of extra funding thanks to the 2015/16 state budget. This year’s budget was the single biggest injection of education funding in Victorian history providing almost $4 billion in additional funding to education. Ocean Grove Primary

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School received an extra $28,328 and Surfside $23,703 in addition to state funding normally provided. Bellarine Secondary College received a much needed $335,400. For the College it is on top of the $1.1 million to be allocated for building refurbishment works. The funding is all part of the state governments plan to help kids learn, give parents more conf idence and provide resources that teachers need. RELAY FOR LIFE On Saturday November 7 I once again had the pleasure of attending the Bellarine Relay for Life held at the Collendina Reserve. This was the f ifth Bellarine event and as usual was a great success. Relay for Life is held in 23 countries around the world and is focussed on providing funding for cancer research. The Bellarine funds raised go directly to the Cancer Council of

Victoria. The event this year saw 35 teams participate and thus hundreds of participants walking in relay teams for 24 hours. I take this opportunity to thank the Bellarine Relay for Life Committee and their Chair Heather Grant for their efforts in organising such a big event. I also congratulate all those people who volunteered or took part. To all, a job very well done! As always, please don't hesitate to contact me by email or call my off ice if there are any matters that I may be able to assist you with directly. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine 52 483462 lisa.neville@ parliament.vic.gov.au T w i t t e r @ Lisanevillemp

OCEAN Grove Resident Anne Tyrrell recently joined a team of 10 from Barwon Health on an amazing trek through Nepal. The team took on the challenge to raise funds for Project Love; the redevelopment of the Andrew Love Cancer Centre at Geelong Hospital. They visited medical facilities at Khunde and Monjo, the Khumjung School, founded by Sir Edmund Hiliary, and met the locals. The Voice came along as well, from sea level to visiting the highest mountain in the world, Mt Everest. Anne was captivated by the Nepalese culture and the stunningly beautiful Himalayas. “The warmth and resilience of the people in this country suffering many hardships was inspiring,” she said “We are happy to be back on Australian soil with so many great memories.”

A serious state of disrepair Dear Editor, RECENTLY the politicians and the marine industry said they would like to promote boating around Geelong and Port Phillip Bay. I think it would be great to see more mums and dads pursuing this great pastime, catching a few fish or just cruising around the bay. However, as a regular fisher myself, I think the people in charge of boat ramps, jetties and the car parks do not realise

the poor state these facilities are in. Ocean Grove and Clifton Springs quite frankly are a disgrace and very dangerous. Bits of metal, broken concrete, and loose and slippery timbers make these facilities law suits in the making. I would be happy to point out these problems to whoever is in charge. I also believe with all the new housing estates being created, the infrastructure has not changed to keep up with the heavier

demand caused by the urban sprawl. More money needs to be spent on these ramps to deal with summer crowds. Maybe the council and the politicians could model Queensland and New South Wales facilities where they enjoy state of the art standards and don’t pay a cent apart from their registration fees. It seems to me these states are about tourism. Something we need to do better. Tib Polgar, Ocean Grove

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Fete-goers brave the elements

John tries out a pogo stick.

Ron Welsh (above left) and Lucinda (above right) get into the spirit of the day.

ABOVE: Rod Greer with fake ivory. ABOVE LEFT: Peter Hawthorne and Neil Derrick. LEFT: Heather, Lois and Carol.

SCORES of locals braved torrential rains on Melbourne Cup weekend for the Uniting Church’s Annual Fete in Ocean Grove. “They were lining up at 8.30am to get in – which was surprising given the weather,” said church member Dianne Sapwell. There was a steady stream of fete-goers throughout the day, who Dianne described as “well behaved” and “eager to spend”. A variety of stalls sold everything from craft and bric-a-brac to toys and second-hand furniture. Dianne said the day went mostly as planned, despite the miserable weather. “Although the plants had to be sold off the verandah and the jumping castle was shut down,” she said. The fete, which is the Uniting Church’s main fundraiser for the year, raised more than $8000 for the church. “The church would like to thank the community for all their support,” said Dianne.

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Relay for Life

GRAND OPENING: Loz Hardman (survivor), Lisa Neville MP and Cancer Council Victoria CEO Tod Harper open the event.

The hard-working committee.

Representing Our Lady Star of the Chloe Connelly and Jess Ellwood. Sea Primary School.

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ABOUT 550 hardy souls representing 30 teams participated in the annual Relay for Life at Collendina REcreation Reserve on the weekend. The highest

fundraising team was Pink Ribbon Warriors which raised more than $12,000. The Spirit of Relay was awarded to Scott Beyer, who shared his cancer journey at the

Candlelight Ceremony. Bellarine SES did the most laps with more than 1100 times around the oval during the 24hour period while the best-themed team was Team Believe with a

fun circus theme. Best decorated camp site was OGBH Breast Cancer Group and team Loz won the Best Baton. A whopping $60,360 was raised and three

RELAY: Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Breast Cancer Support Group.

Bellarine Relay for Life chair manager Jai Harrison-Roberts strides out. Heather Grant.

Olivia Bardsley and Phoebe.

teams raised more than $5000 each. Overall the weather was kind. Saturday was cold with icey winds, but Sunday was f ine and pleasant. Relay for Life is

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A local team serving locals AS part of this fortnight’s shop local feature the Voice takes a look at one of Ocean Grove’s local businesses, Supertoys. Supertoys owner Kerrie Byron loves working in a beachside town. Kerrie is “endlessly grateful” for the community’s desire to shop local and support small business like hers. “In return, we try to keep our prices as competitive as possible, and endeavour to offer a holistic shopping experience,” she said. Kerrie said her local team is always happy to offer advice on the latest toys or products for youngsters. “And when you’re in a rush we can gift wrap your choices while you write on the card,” she said. Kerrie is proud to contribute to her local community. “We try to support requests for fundraising support from the local services such as schools, kinders, toy libraries and playgroups,” she said. “When you pop in you are very likely to know the friendly staff member, because most of the team live locally.” Melanie Hackett is one of those local workers. Melanie has lived in Ocean Grove for 20 years and grew up in Barwon Heads. “I love working locally – people are very friendly,” she said. “It’s beautiful here every time of the year – there’s no reason to go to Geelong!”

Local shoppers Jo Brown and daughter Bridie at Supertoys.

Lucky winner Small business OCEAN Grove local Jennifer Hodge is the lucky winner of the firstever Shop Local prize draw. “It was a real shock!” said Jennifer last Friday. “I thought I was quite lucky – with all the tourists being down the weekend I entered.” Jennifer said she shops local as often as she can. “There’s a good variety here and it’s getting better,” she said. Jennifer won a $250 Coles Voucher, along with a range of vouchers from other stores. “It’s going to come in really handy coming up to Christmas,” she said. The draw is the first of four to be held over the coming month with each featuring fantastic prizes from local businesses. Prize winner Jennifer Hodge and the Voice's Leigh Keast.

the beating heart of the community JUST imagine Ocean Grove with no small businesses. To me it would be something like premade food, coffee from a major food chain, no fresh local produce and no personalised service. Small business is what makes a community. They employ our children, they know us by name, they know what we like and they stand by their products and

services. I would refer to them as community builders, willing to give their time and resources, which are essential for a healthy community. The more small business we have the more people we attract, the more infrastructure we obtain and the greater life experience we provide our families. Our small business owners survive on our tourist trade. Imagine

if they didn’t have to. Well, just by shopping local you are supporting your community. Next time you’re looking for a service or a product think local. Price should not be the sole decision maker, think about the experience, the ease to rectify any defects or wrong buys, the people you are supporting and the community you are strengthening.

I see small businesses support each other by buying off each other, using their local service providers. Now it’s a call for you the consumers to do the same. It’s a mind shift where everybody wins. Helen Butteriss, president Ocean Grove Business Association

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GSODA Junior Players will serve up all-time theatrical favourites in their new show All for the Best, to celebrate the company’s 50-year history. The production will showcase some of the most talented young performers in the Geelong region. Ocean Grove locals Dean O’Brien, Henry Stephenson and Will Palmer will join the cast, which consists entirely of performers aged 11 to 17. Audiences will enjoy crowd-pleasers from musical classics including Cabaret, Les Miserables, Hair, Footloose, The Boy From Oz and the Rocky Horror Show. Disney lovers of all ages will get goosebumps during a medley of favourites from shows including The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Jungle Book and Sleeping Beauty. See the talented young cast show off their skills in singing, dancing and even Shakespeare, with 30 spectacular musical numbers in a jampacked night. Director Jazz Laker

will guide the young performers, along with vocal directors Cindy Bateup, Emily Donoghue, Jessica Dolley, Robyn Erwin and Jenna Irvine. Choreographers Jules Hart, Kirsten Blake, Jemma Lowther, Alana Babic, Damian Caruso and Callum Smith – all former company members – have returned to mentor the young cast. All for the Best caps off the GSODA Junior Players 50-year celebrations which included the acclaimed season of Peter Pan: The British Musical in June. All for the Best will run for four shows only in GPAC’s Drama Theatre, from tomorrow night to November 14. Tickets are now on sale through GPAC on 5225 1200 or at www. gpac.org.au. READY: Noah Bateup, Henry Stephenson and Melina Bunting will be performing. Picture: Dean Bateup

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Nothing beats a kebab PABS KEBABS, on the corner of Presidents Avenue and The Parade in Ocean Grove, is fast becoming the latest food hot spot in the Bellarine area. Owned and managed by brothers Fabio and Paolo Pighin, Pabs Kebabs has proven to be a welcome addition to the local food scene. Drawing on his extensive history in the industry, Paolo has teamed up with longtime local Fabio to apply their mutual passion for great food. Paolo and Fab were inspired by the best after years of research and preparation. “Our goal was for Pabs Kebabs to be up there with the best kebabs that you can find anywhere. We’re proud to say we’ve achieved our goal,” says Paolo. “We don’t compromise on quality, and that’s the key. Instead of the processed doner meat most places use, we only use chicken and lamb fillets for our kebabs.” In fact, all of the ingredients at Pabs Kebabs

are the finest quality that can be sourced anywhere, from the fresh produce through to the crinkle cut chips, the famous South Melbourne Market dim sims and spring rolls, and Nörgen Vaaz ice cream. “You can taste the difference,” says Paolo, “and the customer feedback has been overwhelming.” “We take a lot of pride in what we do, and it’s been fantastic to have had such an enthusiastic response” says Fab. “On top of that, as sponsors of the Ocean Grove Football and Netball Club, we feel great about supporting the community. And we’ve also had the chance to employ some young people from the local area. This is a dream come true for both of us”. Pabs Kebabs is open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 8pm. “Come down, say hi, and give it a go” says Paolo. “You’ll be p l e a s a n t l y surprised.”

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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

CAFE MARITANA Mediterranean style share plates, local and regional wines and ales. LIVE MUSIC every sunday arvo. 1 Flinders Parade, Barwon Heads 03 5254 1188 www.cafemaritana.com.au

THE SHACK DINING CO. Come enjoy a coffee and breakfast in the garden or wait for lunch to take on the Ruben. Now fully Licensed. Open hours: 8am - 4pm 7 Days, Dinner from 5:30pm Friday & Saturday 37 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads Ph: 5254 2288 www.shackdiningco.com.au

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

TERINDAH ESTATE The Bellarine’s most beautiful venue. Award winning food & wine & spectacular bay views. Experience a wine tasting & local produce menu (including house made sweet treats with tea/coffee) in the Cellar Door or lunch in The Shed. Ideal for hosting private functions & events. Open hours: 7 Days 10am - 4pm Weekend Breakfast from 8am 90 McAdams lane, Bellarine PH: 5251 5536 www.terindahestate.com

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

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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

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

OCEAN GROVE GOLF CLUB The Bunker cafe and bistro situated in the Ocean Grove Golf Club offers family friendly traditional bistro dining with a touch of Indonesian influence. Open hours: Thursday Friday and Saturday nights from 5.30pm and Sunday lunch from 11.30am. Bookings advisable. 9 Guthridge Rd, Ocean Grove PH: 5256 2795

26-28 High St, Drysdale Ph: 52531788

OCEAN GROVE DRIFTWOOD CAFE The Driftwood and Atrium are taking bookings now for Christmas functions for shared dinners or relaxed canapé parties. Open hours: Sunday - Thursday 7am – 4.30pm. Friday & Saturday 7am – 9pm

OCEAN GROVE HOTEL Family friendly hotel open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Large bistro to accommodate group bookings with outside play area and inground trampolines. $15 lunch specials Monday to Friday. Perfect for Family dinners. Public Bar great for catch up drinks with friends with Foxtel, Open Fire place and ice cold beers. Open hours: Open 7 days for lunch & dinner

64D The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1832

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

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: 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

Open hours: 11am - 8pm Ocean Grove Marketplace, Shell Road, Ocean Grove Ph: 5256 2099

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

OCEAN GROVE 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) 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

WALLINGTON 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

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music/live events • Piping Hot Chicken Shop - Marshall Okell & the Pride, Saturday 10 November, $15 • Barwon Heads Hotel - Wednesdays Master of Dartness & Poker from 7pm - Thursdays Trivia Night 7.30pm - Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music - Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays 10pm-1am - DJs Saturdays 10pm-1am • Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall - Making waves music/poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month from 2pm-5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - Don Fisher, November 14 - Sam Hanson, November 21 - Wednesdays Happy Hour 5-7pm - Saturdays Live Entertainment 5-8pm - Sundays Half for Half, half price drinks

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markets & fairs

• Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Winter Market - first Sunday of month 9am-1pm Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road, Ocean Grove • Bellarine Community Farmers Market - 3rd Sat of month, 9am-1pm 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 11am-5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays Ph: 52 50 5760

get active • Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, ph: 0438-055 679 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music for 55-plus, 10.15am gentle exercises to music for 65-plus call Marg 5255 1335 - Thursday 1pm Craft Group • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove - Wednesdays 9am Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Queenscliff RSL Hall - Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Leopold Hall,

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

reading & writing

• Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. - Wednesdays 10.30am – Toddlertime - Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses - Mondays 10.30am

Preschool Storytime. - Third Tuesday of month 2.303.30pm Book chat for adults www. geelonglibraries.vic. gov.au

family fun

• Koombahla Equestrian Park - Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 5256 2742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove - Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.308.30pm Ocean Grove Toy Library Borrow toys for children aged six months to six years, open to families on the Bellarine www. oceangrovetoylibrary. org.au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove - Friday 10am-noon Ocean Grove Play Group Any children 5yrs and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and

outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time contact Chelsea Cole at oceangrove playgroup@gmail. com classes & exhibtions • Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 5255 4294 • Jelly Bean Drama – An educational drama-based 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

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health & wellbeing • The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace Last Friday of every month 1pm3pm Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435-362 573 or julesrodg@gmail. com. • 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. What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice. com

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

Clubs meet Mondays

Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed - Mon, Tue and Fri: 9am to 3pm, and Wed 9am to 12pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438-019 991.

First Monday of every month

Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414-959 248 or Bruce on 0407-361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5251 2268 or 5154 2873.

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

at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Ave, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414-959 248 or Bruce 0407-361 319 or bffa@hotmail. com.

Fourth Monday of every month

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

Tuesdays

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996 Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457315 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.

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

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

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. If you are over 50 and would like to make new friends you are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439473 244 for info.

Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@ bellarinebusinesswomen.com. au or 0412-199 467.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.

Second Tuesday of month

First Tuesday of every month

Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587.

First and Third Tuesday of every month

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418524 873.

Wednesdays

Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421-703 368.

First Wednesday of every month

Second Wednesday of every month

Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Ave. Ph Pam 5255 5152

Third Wednesday of every month

Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

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

Last Wednesday of every month

Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 5255 3442 or Graeme 5255 3435.

Fourth Wednesday of every month

Thursdays

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

Saturdays

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. www. groupspaces.com/coasterssocial-group or phone 0411952 598.

Fourth Wednesday of every month

Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone Marg on 5259 2142 for information.

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Ocean Grove Primary School held some concerts where the teachers busted out some MC Hammer (above left) and the juniors rocked with some AC/DC. The junior students from took part in their annual school concert, which was held at the Ocean Grove Pavilion for the first time, and proved a huge success, with mother nature being very kind to all involved. The theme for the night was ‘What’s That Style’? Students performed songs from a range of different genres. The senior students took to the stage at Costa Hall in Geelong. The theme for the night was ‘Rock V Pop’. Students performed classic cuts from the likes AC/DC, Michael Jackson, Queen and more. It was a terrific night of entertainment, and everyone walked away from the night with a huge smile on their face.

Concern as trees lopped LUKE VOOGT JULIE Pedler woke to the sounds of chainsaws cutting down yet another Cyprus tree at the Lookout Reserve last month. “It’s very sad to see trees being chopped down and the loss of vegetation with all the new developments,” said the Ocean Grove resident. “There’s no thought given to bird and wild life or offset planting with decent size trees.” The council workers removed the second of three Cyprus’s on October 29, before pruning the remaining tree. “At least we’ve got one,” said Julie. “It’s lucky because it's where the birds were nesting.” Julie said they removed the first Cyprus during

December last year. “I also think that we should be advised of their plans,” she said. “You would think council would be them replacing them with some sort of canopy tree.” A council spokesperson said workers removed the tree because it had a large split and was a danger to people in the area. “Given the instability of the tree and its proximity to a frequently-used playground and car park, council officers acted quickly to remove it,” he said. “The tree will be replaced during council’s next tree planting schedule.”

LEFT: Julie Pedler with her dog on the cut down Cyprus tree with the last remaining tree in the background.

Ugly bartender not so ugly, really OCEAN Grove Hotel co-owner, Andy McDonough, is the town’s “ugliest” bartender. Andy is joining bartenders around the country in the Leukaemia Foundation’s U.G.L.Y. Campaign, raising money for regional Australians f ighting blood cancer. “We’ve got a series of ugly bartenders here – including myself,” joked Andy. “We’re always happy to help out if people have new ways of raising money.” U.G.L.Y. or “Understanding, Generous, Likeable, You” is a quirky campaign aimed at having a bit fun, for a serious cause. Bartenders around the country in U.G.LY.

T-shirts will host a range of off beat events to raise money, from esky races to sumo wrestling. This year, the Foundation aims to raise $1.5 million through the campaign which runs until November 16. With the support of their patrons and bartenders, the hospitality industry has raised more than $6 million through the event since it began in 2008. “Every day, 34 Australians will be diagnosed with leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma,” said Dave Simms, Head of Fundraising at the Leukaemia Foundation. “The impact of being diagnosed with blood cancer is greater for people living in regional and rural Australia

because it means leaving work, school and family behind to relocate to the city.” As well as feeling good about helping others, the bartender who raises the most funds in Victoria will be crowned “U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the Year” and win a sponsored prize, including a $3000 travel voucher and a fullyinstalled Hoshizaki Ice Machine valued at $7500 for their venue, as well as the U.G.L.Y. Trophy. The Leukaemia Foundation is asking Victorians to support their local U.G.L.Y. bartenders by taking part in an event or sponsoring them online. To f ind a local U.G.L.Y. Bartender to support, visit www. uglybartender.org.au.

Andy McDonough pours a pot from his Ocean Grove Hotel bar.

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Next time you buy a coffee from Melbourne is regarded as one of a café, ask the barista where the premier cities in the world the beans come from. Ask how for good coffee. The city is that bean in particular tastes obsessed with it and it’s filtering in a milk-based coffee drink as through to the rest of the state, opposed to a black coffee. The including our pocket of the world bari sta should know the answers here in the Geelong region. I’ve and should be happy to provide just completed an intensive five- the information. I find Ethiopian week barista course at Gordon coffee to be the best tasting Tafe in Geelong under the expert stro ng, bold and flavoursome. tutorial of Rowan Sapwell, where I not only learned how to make a Some of the best coffees are blends of more than one bean. mean cup of coffee and perYou can enjoy a taste of Yemen, form a basic love-heart on the Costa Rica and El Salvador in the surface of a sumptuous latte, I one cup (much the same as a also learned about coffee beans, how to adjust the grinder, how to shiraz grenache mourvedre!). perform basic maintenance and The Bellarine is catching up to so much more. Which leads me Melbourne in a big way. There back to my question. How many are several world-class local of us really think about the cofvenues that serve superb coffee, fee we drink each morning? take their beans very seriously and have invested in state-ofCoffee beans can only be grown the-art coffee machines that cost in tropical climates. Brazil is the the same as a new car. biggest coffee producer in the world and coffee is the secondSo as you can see, coffee is largest tradeable commodity so much more than just your on the planet (behind oil) and morning caffeine hit. Each sip is the second-most popular drink like a lesson in geography and (behind water). horticulture. Even just the basic knowledge of beans and the way Coffee is much like wine. You the coffee makes its way from can taste a variety of different tree to cup, can heighten the flavours in a single espresso experience that most of us tend shot – citrus, chocolate, toffee to take for granted. etc. Professional tasters do so in much the same way as a wine By Justin Flynn

FIG & VINE Sheralee Angel & Jody Taranto are local residents to the Bellarine Peninsula and have a passion for quality food and great tasting coffee. They both have years of experience in the hospitality industry and have had plenty of practice at refining their barista skills. The best part of their job, getting to know their customers and drinking coffee, of course! They use an organic, fairtrade coffee blend for its full, rich flavour and consistency, and in support of sustainable farming and business practices. The blend has been used at Fig & Vine’s East Geelong store for over three years, with plenty of positive feedback from happy customers. Sheralee and Jody hope that they can contribute to bringing a sense of community to downtown Drysdale. They’d love for you to drop by for a coffee and say hello! Sheralee Angel & Jody Taranto

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Fun at St Peters Church fair FUN, food, fellowship, what a fantastic day Saturday November 7 was at the St Peter’s fair, and that was just for the parishioners who made it all happen. It was a great day too, of course, for all those who came along to share the day with the church and to pick up some truly amazing bargains. Homemade cakes and preserves always taste so much better, handmade cards are so much nicer to give to family and friends and homemade morning tea, eaten chatting to friends, is one of life’s little joys. What an array of handknitted tea cosies were there to be bought, all created by the Monday craft group and many a child’s doll will be better dressed as a result of someone buying handmade doll’s wear from the children’s stall. Of course the usual favourite stalls were also there recycling household goods, clothes, jewellery and enough books to stock the town library. It was great to see so many children playing on the free jumping castle and painting and colouring, safely supervised so parents could look around the stalls.

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Recognising local people who support companion pets CHERISHED Pets Foundation launched its new Community Awards this month, to recognise local people who support companion pets and animals. “We’d like to reward those children, youth, landlords, employers and volunteers who actively care for companion pets,” said Cherished Pets Director, Doctor Alicia

Zoe and Asher Peterson with their dog, Hope.

Kennedy There are four categories: Responsible Pet Ownership for Children and Youth, Pet-Friendly Employer, Pet-Friendly Landlord and the ‘Magpie Award’ for Animal Welfare Volunteers. Cherished Pets is a social-veterinary enterprise that supports the human-animal bond

throughout life. “Our mission is to connect communities through pets because of the recognised benefits this will bring,” said Alicia. Alicia said research indicates that pets improve mental health and wellbeing. The Ocean Grove veterinarian said having pet bereavement leave

or ‘bring your dog to work’ days can improve employee morale. “Supporting companion pet ownership is becoming a point of difference in business and real estate with pet friendly workplace programs,” she said. Cherished Pets launched the awards in conjunction with their community partner,

Wallington’s WRG. Nomination forms can be downloaded from www.cherishedpetcare. com.au and the deadline for submission is November 30. For more information contact Cherished Pets at info@cherishedpetcare. com.au or call 0439094379.

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GOODIES: Karen Cyran is ready for the Ocean Grove Park Association car-boot sale.

OCEAN Grove Park Association is encouraging locals to clear out their homes and garages for its bi-annual Car Boot Sale this month. Association president Murray Waugh said 26 people have registered so far, with three weeks to go. “It’s going well – we’re hoping for 40,” he said. “We got 50 last year but that was an exceptional year.” All the proceeds from stall fees will go towards maintaining the Ocean Grove Park. “We’ve been looking after this park for the last 20 years,” said Murray. Ocean Grove resident Karen Cyran will be parking her car at the boot

sale for the second time on November 28. “I sold a candle chandelier last year – and a birdcage!” she said. “It’s amazing what people will buy.” Karen’s has sold assortment of quirky items at a variety of markets in Melbourne over the years. She said the Ocean Grove Park Boot Sale is a great way to turn one person’s trash into another’s treasure. “It’s a great venue and so many people turn up,” she said. “For $15 you get all these people look at your stuff. It’s probably only a fraction of what you’d get at a garage sale – without all the hassle.”

Library 'hello' to the community OCEAN Grove Toy Library will celebrate Community and Philanthropy Partnerships Week (CPPW) next month by saying ‘Hello’ to the community. Library coordinator Yvette Anderson said there would be plenty of opportunities for the public to get involved in its open day on December 13. “A lot of people don’t know we exist even though we’ve been in the town for 34 years,” she said. “Hopefully this will get us a few more members to help keep the library thriving.” The toy library received a $5000 federal government grant for the day, and local businesses, groups and entertainers can apply for a free space to exhibit. Community and Philanthropy Partnerships Week is a federal government initiative to celebrate partnerships between grassroots community groups and local philanthropy. The event takes place at the Boorai Centre, December 13. For more information contact Yvette at coordinator@ oceangrovetoylibrary.org. au.

Alice Claringbold and son Jack atthe toy library.

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Finally, some much-needed rain

Tawny frogmouth chicks THE highlight of the last few weeks has been the much needed rain, which may have been the result of my American Indian style rain dance that I performed at midnight looking at the full moon! Spooky! I would like to thank Voice reader Jan, who emailed me about another tawny frogmouth nest that she has been observing in Ocean Grove. I have enjoyed observing the parent birds and their two offspring. The tawny chicks have white downy feathers when they are born, which change to grey as

The ill-fated chicks the birds grow. Tawny chicks are not only cute but they are inquisitive and observant, so they are great to watch and photograph (while keeping a good distance from them of course)! The tawnies in the Woodlands Estate have moved from their nest, and at the time of writing they have not been seen for about a week, so I hope that they are seen again soon. Speaking of Woodlands Estate, Pete and Chris have red-rumped Parrots, galahs, eastern rosellas and kookaburras nesting in their wonderful garden.

The galah chicks are almost ready to leave the nest, and it's been great to watch the young try and take f light with the encouragement of both parents! I found a nest containing four chicks on the ground around the lake at Kingston Estate one Saturday morning. I heard the young birds calling, but couldn't see any parent birds. I was concerned that the birds were very vulnerable to cats and dogs due to their location, so I went home to laminate a sign warning people of the existence of the nest.

Galah at Woodlands By the time I got back to the lake all the chicks had been killed, unfortunately. With the help of Tom Fletcher I have been trying to identify the species of these young birds, but haven't been able to as yet. I was thinking that a fence around the lake would help these young birds survive, so I will keep asking the COGG to consider this, although Tom thinks that fences can be detrimental to other waterbirds who feed in grassed areas as it makes it more diff icult to return to the water if they are under threat. I would like to thank

Voice readers Anne Maree and Kevin for sending me some photos of some young welcome swallows being fed by their parents. The photos are wonderful and much appreciated. Don't forget to check out the Bellarine Birdlife Group at http:// birdlife.org.au/locations/ birdlife-bellarinepeninsula. There's some lovely photos of a sacred kingf isher seen at the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve on their Facebook page, as well as some beautiful orchids that are f lowering there at the moment. Jen Carr

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Meet the new committee

OCEAN Grove Football Netball Club unveiled their new committee at the club’s first official gathering last month. The new Grubber committee was appointed at Ocean Grove Football Netball Club’s annual general meeting on October 25. The new committee is: Tony Potter (president), Peter Smith (vice-president), Elaine Pearson (secretary), Luke Joyce (treasurer), Kev Nolan (football director), Brett Pearson (junior football), Gill Hodgson (netball director), Darren Moroney (junior netball), Craig Annand (communications). General committee: John Wilkins, Paul Featherby, Paul Sutton, Bree Fankhauser, Rob Winter, Jack Brooks, Claire King, Travis Gavin.

Open day idea gains support NEW Ocean Grove Football Netball Club president Tony Potter has held discussions with council and federal government about hosting an open day at the Shell Road sports pavilion, writes Mark Heenan. Potter, who along with the new Ocean Grove Football Netball Club committee, was installed at the club’s annual general meeting on October 25. Potter replaced outgoing president Ian Walker at last month’s AGM. “I contacted City of Greater Geelong and Sarah Henderson’s office (federal government) via email just to introduce myself, made some suggestions about an open day held at Shell Road,” Potter told the Voice last week. “I think an open day would be fantastic to involve the whole community.” Potter said an open day would encourage the entire wider Ocean Grove community to get behind the new multipurpose state-of-the-art sports pavilion at Shell Road. If approved, Potter said an open day would most likely be held in early 2016. “There is a buzz around town about the new facilities and I think it would be a great

OCEAN Grove Football Club will commence pre-season training on November 18 at Shell Road. The Grubbers will run four pre-season sessions throughout November. Ocean Grove will run sessions on Wednesday November 18, Friday November 20, Wednesday November 25 and Friday November 27. All sessions will take place at Shell Road, which commence at 6pm. IN other news, Ocean Grove has lost the services of gun midfielder Andy Higgins, who has signed with Geelong Football League Club St Albans for 2016. Higgins finished equal fourth in the club’s senior best and fairest with 73 votes in 2015.

Golf day a huge success

New president Tony Potter opportunity for all the sporting clubs to involve the whole town and community,” he said. “So far I have had some positive feedback from both City of Greater Geelong and Sarah Henderson’s office. “The hopes of the football and netball club would be to have an open day where the whole town is invited and everyone who is interested who is around the town can come and have a look.” IN other news, preparations remain on track for the $6 million sports pavilion at Shell Road to be completed in December. The City of Greater Geelong contributed $2.5 million towards the project, while the federal government has allocated $3.5 million in funding. Football, netball, cricket and soccer will be the four main co-tenants at the Shell Road sports pavilion.

No rest for Grubbers as training begins

PROUD WINNERS: Peter Hoskin and Jenny Wheeler (pictured above) won the Bendigo Bank event at Ocean Grove Golf Club. Runners-up were Andrew Bird and Glenys Heritage (pictured right)

A FANTASTIC day was held at Ocean Grove Golf Club for the Bendigo Bank sponsored event on Saturday November 7. More than 90 golfers hit the fairways in fine conditions where competition began for the early risers at 7.30am and concluded at 5pm. A full field of golfers enjoyed the mixed four ball best ball competition. “It was a great feeling around the club, everyone enjoyed the day,” said Bendigo Bank Geelong Malop Street Branch Manager, Chris Niven, who helped organised the day. There were plenty of lucky novelty prize winners making for a successful and happy day overall. Peter Hoskin and Jenny Wheeler were crowned overall winners, while Andrew Bird and Glenys Heritage finished runners-up.

Life membership for pair OUTGOING Ocean Grove Football Netball Club president Ian Walker and Grubber team of the century player Dennis White were awarded with life membership. Both Walker and White were presented with the honour at the Ocean Grove Football Netball Club

Dennis White and Ian Walker.

annual general meeting on October 25. Walker, who has been involved with club since 1989, has had several stints on the Grubbers’ committee including roles as secretary, treasurer and was elected as president of the Ocean Grove Football Netball Club for

the 2015 season. White’s involvement has spanned 39 years with the Grubbers as a player, reserves coach, junior premiership coach and more recently as a committee member. White said it was a terrific honour for the Grubbers to recognise his and Walker’s contributions to the club.

Soccer club AGM on next weekend SURFSIDE Waves Soccer Club will hold its annual general meeting on Sunday November 21 at Memorial Recreation Reserve, Ocean Grove.

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Adrian Augert competes in the Open B.

Drew Arras competes in the Open B.

Second comp of the season for Thirteenth Beach Boardriders Jemima Hutchins catches a wave in the Open Women's.

Sapphire Main came third in the Open Women.

Marcel Laidlaw inthe junior men.

THE second comp of the Thirteenth Beach Boardriders season saw another big member turn out, making it a long and enthralling day of competition with everyone amped to get among the waves. Sponsored by Rip Curl, the competition was held at Beacon on an outgoing tide, with conditions improving as the day progressed. With light variable winds that remained offshore for most of the day and a consistent swell with small barrels on offer to the lucky, the conditions were almost perfect. For the second competition in succession the Open A Division had another f irst time winner. Young gun Billy Harrison, fresh from a third place in the Under 16 Rip Curl Gromsearch took out his f irst Open A event displaying a mature approach and great tube riding skills. With two f irst time winners in the top division the question arises, will this season see a changing of the guard in Open A, with a new generation of surfers pushing to the top. Mark Willett in the Masters Division has started the season in terrif ic form with consecutive wins. This time defeating

Grant Hutchins, Christian Prittchard and Jeremy Slattery in the f inal. In the Junior Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Division, Henry Hutchins and Declan Bradley look set to have a mammoth battle over the season. Each has a win and a second place in the two competitions completed so far. This competition saw Declan emerge with the win over Henry. Ellie Harrison has been surf ing impressively and at a level that belies her age. She recently won the Under 12 Rip Curl Gromsearch. In this comp she won both the under 12 Super Groms and the Under 16 Cadet Divisions in amazing style. The Super Groms are growing in numbers and conf idence and their heats held at Ocean Grove Main kept the judges on their toes with stylish surf ing. Full results were: Open A: 1st Billy Harrison 2nd Josh Johnson Baxter 3rd Shaun Todd 4th Ben Collier Open Women: 1st Jamie Brown 2nd Jemima Hutchins 3rd Sapphire Main 4th Ginny Werner Open B: 1st Jimmy Dehalen 2nd Chris

Jansen 3rd Tod 4th Jaryd Senior Men: Shaun Todd 2nd Greg Bassett 3rd Christian Prittchard 4th Jeremy Slattery Masters: 1st Mark Willett, 2nd Grant Hutchins 3rd Mark Huttson 4th Nathen Zinn Junior Men: 1st Declan Bradley 2nd Henry Hutchins 3rd Fergus Willett 4th Euan Cadets: 1st Ellie Harrison 2nd Charlie Mahoney 3rd Emma Walker 4th Sean Under 14 Supergroms: 1st Ellie Harrison 2nd Zeph Lamperd 3rd Bea Conroy 4th Sean Riley Under 12 Super Groms: 1st Jet Lampert 2nd Jack Bassett 3rd Isaiah Norling 4th Lily Haris Under 10 Supergroms: 1st Ted Conroy 2nd Jerry Kelly/IggyPartos Slattery 4th Monty A big thanks to Rip Curl for sponsoring the event and a reminder to all member to download the team app for all results and notif ications. The next comp will be held on November 14. You can also check out the Thirteenth Beach Boardriders Facebook page for pictures and news. See you in the surf. Gaz

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Action from the Ocean Grove/Collendina under 17s match against Bell Post Hill.

Combine enjoys victory THE Ocean Grove/ Collendina combine have secured their third straight win in very convincing fashion against the strong Bell Post Hill outfit. The game was played at the Memorial Reserve with Bell Post Hill winning the toss and electing to bat. Sam Beasley and Lachlan Hooper opened things up and were solid. Beasley finished with the figures of 2/16 while Hooper took 1/31. Fletcher Long, Lachlan Madden, Sam Walsh and Cody Richardson all chipped in with one wicket each to help hold Bell Post Hill to 7/105 off 29 overs. The total was a reasonable one so a strong batting performance would be needed against an undefeated bowling attack. Like his bowling, Sam Beasley's batting was also solid. He opened with Sam Walsh and made a fine 51 and had to be retired. Walsh was good with 11 and No 3 Logan Taylor contributed a great 33. The total was passed after 27 overs to see the Combine finish on 1/113. A great win

against the undefeated Bell Post Hill. This sees them in fourth place on the ladder and one game behind the undefeated Leopold. The under 13 Cobras entered the game against Queenscliff Blue at the Wallington Recreation Reserve in search of their third win. The start was promising with captain Diesel McNeil winning the toss and batting. Tom Gross made a very well constructed and patient 12 runs and was retired, Sam Donegan was again solid and was retired on five. Izaak Terhorst blasted 12 to help get the Cobras to a score of 2/55 off their 26 overs. Would it be enough against Queenscliff Blue? The bowling would have to be solid to contain the opposition. Max McLachlan took 2/5, being well supported by Baxter Stephensen who also took two wickets. Along with three run outs, the bowling effort was good but the opposition made it to 7/70 of their 26 overs. The Cobras now sit midtable after four rounds.

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Under 15s clip Hawks' wings Under 15 OG Red Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arcy Division, round 4 OG Red vs Drysdale Hawks at St Ignatius College 30/30 match OG Red lost the toss and went in for a bowl, getting Drysdale Hawks 7/84 from 28 overs with Flynn Hardiman bowling an astounding 4/12, with Charlie Walter getting an economical 1/1 from a miserly f ive overs. They then went out for a bat, getting 3/109 with Noah Cunningham making 30 retired, Brad Walder making 21 retired and Jake Powe 19 retired. Under 15 OG White McMahon Division, round 4 OG White vs Newcomb at Shell Road 30/30 match OG White won the toss and elected to bat, getting 2/100 from 25 overs with Louis Beale getting 33 retired and Bailey Le Maistre getting 20 retired. Both batsmen played very well. They then went out for a bowl and routed Newcomb all out for 59. Liam King getting 4/4 from three overs, and Louis Beale and Will Owen getting 2/9 and

2/12, respectively. Under 13 OG Swans Norquay Division, round 4 OG Swans vs Barwon Heads at Bellarine Secondary 26/26 match OG Swans won the toss and decided to have a bat, making 2/97 from 26 overs with Shaun Biemans getting 22 retired and Nathan Down getting 19 retired. They then went out for a bowl, getting Barwon Heads 7/71 from their 26 overs with Nathan Down getting 2/3 and both Merric Platt and Oscar Walter snaring a well deserved 1/4. Under 13 OG Grubbers Norquay Division, round 4 OG Grubbers vs Leopold at Estuary 26/26 match OG Grubbers lost the toss and went in for bat, getting 3/71 from their 26 overs with Connor Asquith getting 15 not out. They then went in for a bowl, getting Leopold 3/86 from 26 overs with Fletcher Keck getting 1/7 and Tahj Wirth taking 1/9. It was a close game, but the boys just fell short on the day.

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Club Grove thrives in the wet conditions

Q&A with Chris Deppeler Ocean Grove bowler Chris Deppeler spoke with the Voice: WHICH AFL TEAM DO YOU SUPPORT Fremantle Dockers PLAYING POSITION AT OCEAN GROVE Third in Premier (also club greenkeeper) FAVOURITE FOOD Oyakodon – (Japanese chicken-egg-rice dish) FAVOURITE DRINK black coffee MOST MEMORABLE BOWLS MOMENT Division One grand final in 2009 and first game playing third in Premier Division. BEST THING ABOUT OCEAN GROVE BOWLING CLUB The camaraderie among the members especially after pennant on Saturdays.

OCEAN Grove has returned to the winner's list in fine style after successive defeats in the Geelong/Ballarat Premier Division. The reigning title holders went head to head with Ballarat-based side Webbcona at home. Usually the game would have been played on the Grove’s grass greens. Unfortunately due to the weather the only available green was Ocean Grove's recently laid carpet surface. Even with a delayed start to the game the Grove side was more then keen to get cracking and return to the winner's list. Michael Allen, Mick Tull, Ken Thomas and skip Tony Joel took an early liking to C’Green jumping to an early advantage leading 9-1 after five. The halfway point and the Grovers had the advantage by seven shots. Joel led his side to a commanding 28-12 win while premiership star Ryan Tainton led his rink to an equally as

impressive result 30-13. Tom Warren, Shaun Myers and Mat Crane contributed all day to set up the overall win. Plus five for the Matt Flapper skipped rink earned the home side 16 valuable points and fifth spot on the overall ladder. Adjacent to the Premier Division game it was Division Two head to head with Geelong RSL. A game that was scheduled for the grass green meant nothing to the Grove side as Lorraine Myers, Alan Grainger, Peter Patterson and Skip Peter Jolley scored on eight of the first 10 ends of the game to lead 18-2. At a similar position in the match the Rod Swan skipped team were not getting it their own way 9-20 down after 13 ends. Grove had their nose in front with the other two sides narrowly ahead. Jolley continued the domination after smoko to record the match winning 38-18 win while team Swan with Jockey D’Elton, Moth Fry and

Trev Turnley stormed their way back into their match and took control winning the last six ends to win the rink 27-21. Terrific comeback. Warren Davis 22-21 and Peter Lewis 2121 ensured the Ocean Grove side took majority of the points with 17 out of 18 which jumped them to top of the table after four rounds. Away to Highton and a battle on their hands at the halfway stages of the match it was Division three who were looking to remain undefeated. Nineteen shots down at the main break it was going to take a pretty impressive performance to get back in the contest. Determination and a positive attitude that bought about good bowls was the answer and as Andy Wright, Linda Flapper, Keith Goldsmith and skip Bob Poole led their rink and the side to a 27-21 rink win it was enough to lead the way on the overall scoreboard. Skipper Ron Todd and his side had a game

changing second half trailing by 12 at smoko were able to fight their way back to only go down by three. Equally it was Tom Bramwell who was trailing most of the day that was able to score over the last few ends to force a draw. A score of 21-21 on the Col Anderson skipped rink was enough to come home with 14 valuable points.

Adele makes history

Bowling Arm champion Adele Ryan has joined the game’s elite by earning selection to head to New Zealand in May 2016 to represent Australia in the first National Bowlers Arm Team. The team was selected from the National Championships which Ryan was a member of the winning Victorian team. The teams aim is to promote and encourage the use of the Bowling Arm in NZ in which one day they may embrace the concept which could see the two countries go head to head each year for an annual test series.

A new direction for twilight bowls TWILIGHT bowls at Ocean Grove Bowling will take a new direction this year with the format similar to the Australian Premier League being introduced. Short, sharp and snappy is the theme that will keep bowlers on their toes in this new exciting format called Jack Attack. For more information call Ocean Grove Bowling Club on 5255 1662. Jack Attack commences on Wednesday November 11, which will be the introduction night where players can enter their team, spend some time on the greens and get ready for Jack Attack round one on Wednesday November 18.

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Mila reaches elite gymnastics level OCEAN Grove Primary School's Mila Blyth will be competing in the Australian Classic Women’s Gymnastics Competition at the Arena Geelong starting today (Wednesday). Following that competition Mila has been invited to the Australian Institute of Sport to participate in the Team Future training camp with master coaches and other international level gymnasts from all over Australia. Mila has competed and reached regional

Young gymnast Mila Blyth in action (above and right).

level in various events representing Ocean Grove Primary School and to practices the piano as a diversion. Mila trains around 30 hours a week with her training partner Miriana Perkins under the professional coaching guidance of Brenda Kent. Brenda is recognised as a leading coach in Australia. These are the only two girls in Geelong and Western District area that are training and competing at level 9 of international gymnastics.

The best of both worlds OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club nipper Jett Storey caught his first wave at the tender age of two. Charlie Mahoney was three, while brother Harry was five. Local surfing champion Ellie Harrison who was five, has added surf lifesaving to her competition training calendar. Along with Sam Occhipinti, a late starter to surfing and surf lifesaving at age 10, all five manage to participate in both sports at a high level. Ellie said surfing is the most satisfying “Because I made it into the Victorian state team,” she said. She may change her mind after the nipper season, which is highly competitive and favours those with high competency in big surf. Surf lifesaving has the appeal of teams and variety including ‘irons’, board rescue, swim and board races, ‘aqua cameron’ and beach flags. Jett noted: “The challenge is to work on both your strengths and weaknesses.” Sam added: “I get the most joy from surf lifesaving because I can go for a free paddle on a variety of different sized boards and I can compete with my friends.” Aged from 10 to 16, all five have achieved top three results in heats or finals of events they have entered. Harry Mahoney articulated the universal appeal of surfing. “If you think about it this wave has travelled

Back: Charlie Mahoney, Harry Mahoney, Occhipinti. Front: Ellie Harrison and Jett Storey. for miles through the ocean to get to our beaches,” he said. “I will be riding it in its last few metres before it will never be seen again. “I think that is very special.” Ellie said her fitness from surfing helps with surf lifesaving, while Charlie finds both sports work well. “I feel really fit when I do the board and swim (aspects of lifesaving) and board training helps you get on the waves when you’re surfing,” Charlie said. Sam and Harry compare their experiences of bigger waves in surfing and surf lifesaving. “In surfing you have to know how to not stress if you go under water for a bit, so that helps in surf lifesaving when the waves are bigger,” said Sam. Harry remembered a surf competition at Thirteenth Beach in late winter.

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“I went for one of the bigger waves that came through in my heat and I didn’t quite make the take-off,” Harry recalled. “I got smashed, my leg rope snapped and my board washed onto the rocks. “I was stuck in a rip that was really strong and dangerous and if I didn’t do surf lifesaving and swim training I wouldn’t have known how to get out of the rip and onto the rocks to come in.” M E A N W H I L E registrations have opened for the 36th Rip to River event. A 10km surf beach run from The Rip at Point Lonsdale to Ocean Grove SLSC, or a 5km sprint or 1.4km for the ‘Ripper Nippers’. The Rip to River is held every summer and is Ocean Grove SLSC’s biggest fundraiser. You can enter now at www.oceangroveslsc.asn. au.

Q&A with Scott McNaughton THE Voice caught up with Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Junior Activities Manager Scott McNaughton to talk about his role at the club. The growing junior number base means McNaughton has an active role in coordinating the junior nipper program on Sunday mornings and Friday evenings. Ocean Grove SLSC runs surf sport training for nippers each Sunday from 10am to 11:30am and Fridays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. This season, the surf sport training program has regularly attracted more than 100 nippers each Sunday and 80-90 youngsters on Friday nights. Ocean Grove SLSC president Steve Peatling said McNaughton had done a fantastic job in managing the club’s rising number of nippers. “Scott has done a tremendous job in coordinating junior nipper program as the junior numbers have grown dramatically this season,”

Peatling said. Scott McNaughton (SM) spoke to Voice reporter Mark Heenan (MH). What does your role as junior activities manager cover at Ocean Grove SLSC? (SM) Essentially that is coordinating the junior nippers program for the Ocean Grove SLSC and that is from coordinating from budgets and the financials, administration, to making sure we have the right coaching teams in place and that we are promoting the program well and that we have appropriate training programs all being undertaken. Also coordinate our participation in the surf carnivals and represent the club at any Life Saving Victoria Junior Activity meetings. I'm lucky to have a bunch of terrific parents who help. (MH) Where are most of the kids coming from to complete their training? (SM) The majority of kids

that do our surf sport training every Sunday and Friday we would say 80% of them are local, some come from Geelong and other parts of the Bellarine Peninsula, a few Melbourne families have come down as well. (MH) When you run the surf sport training how is the program divided up into age groups? (SM) We break up the kids to into three groups. We have an under 8 and under 9 group and they have got a coaching team and a water safety team and we have an under 10 and under 11 group and they have the same thing a coaching and water safety team. Then there is the older kids as in under 12s and under 13s who are further down the beach and they have a coaching and water safety team. (MH) What activities are covered on Sunday and Friday? (SM) We do a combination of activities anything

from surf awareness and making sure the kids are understanding what conditions are like…what they need to be careful of…are there any rips? Or there any obstacles or is the surf too big today. The kids all do a warm up, a bit of running, a bit of stretching, getting ready for the session…then they will do a mixture of beach activities whether it is flags and beach relay running and then they will do some water based activities like swimming and wading. (MH) What help do you get from parents and guardians at Ocean Grove SLSC who volunteer with surf sport training? (SM) All the volunteers (adults) in the high visibility orange vests, they are all parents and guardians, everything is run on volunteers in the nipper program. All mums and dads, aunties and uncles or older siblings who help out with water safety coaching.

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Tennis in full swing OCEAN Grove Tennis Club are into the fourth week of summer tennis competition and have four teams that are top of their respective ladders – 3 Girls, 9 Girls, 20 Girls and 21 Boys. There are also four teams in the top four – 13 Boys, 18 Girls Red, 18 Girls White and 20 Girls. Many of these sections are from the younger groups and it is great to see them with excellent results so early. Such great results from the lower sections are due in part to the implementation of a new Junior First Development Squad for beginners to the game. Parents have conf irmed that new strateg y and technique, taught by Tennisfanatics coaches on Friday nights, is making a huge difference to their child’s game, with most of the participants putting their new skills into action on Saturdays. These squads could

not be possible without the volunteer efforts by the advanced junior players Sabastian Bouma, Rhiley James and Ethan Franks, who all donate their time to mentor the younger students and help the professional coaches. In other tennis news, Warrnambool will host its annual Country Week Tournament in January. Many members of OCTC come down for the week with great senior and junior competition. The tournament is round robin, and open to all levels, with f inals played on the Thursday and Friday. Not only a tennis week, but a very social time with members of the club and their families organising dinners out, pizza night at the camp sites, evening walks and a trip to the carnival. Contact Jen Franks or Donna James to enquire about this event. Due to some inclement weather last week’s competition

was called off by Tennis Geelong. Most tennis courts in the region were f looded after a downpour of rain. Important Dates November 27: there is a trivia night at the club for a community work fundraiser. See f lyer on clubroom window for more information. December 12: last home and away match before the break and the OGTC Christmas function is held at the club – all members welcome, details on club room noticeboard. January 11 to 14: Warrnambool Country Week tournament January 30: tennis recommences after Christmas break Here are the results from October 24: Section 1 Boys hosted Newcomb and lost at 1, 21 - 5, 35. Ethan Franks won his singles and just missed the doubles with Joel McMahon 5-6. This team is currently 5th on the ladder. Section 2 Boys travelled to Highton and lost 4,29 - 2,21. Nicky McMahon and

Josh Arumets won their singles but the opposition was too strong in the doubles. This team is currently 8th on the ladder. Section 3 Girls played against Geelong Lawn White at their home courts and won 0,8 6,36. Steph Golightly, Edelle McKinlay, Emily Kehagias and Brooke Vigilante all won all sets for the day. Great news to be top of the ladder for their section. Section 4 Mixed played at Grovedale and lost 3,32 - 3,22. Claudia Britt and Liam Carrol won their singles and Alexandra Caldow and Emmett Hudson won their doubles to make the three sets. This team is 5th on the ladder. Section 7 Boys Red played against Ocean Grove White and lost by just three games 3,25 -3,28. Harry Copperwiate won all of his sets for the Reds, while Josh Miller won his singles and doubles for the Whites. Reds are eighth on the ladder.

Section 7 Boys White as above, and are f ifth on the ladder. Section 9 Girls played at home against Bannockburn and won 6,36 - 0,6. Natasha Miller, Sof ie Beale, Jaweria Shah and Kiana Harrison Roberts all won every set in this match. This team is top of the ladder currently. Section 13 Boys played at Geelong Lawn against their White team and won 4,33 2,16. Sam Hines won his singles and teamed up with Drew Honey to win the doubles. Mitchell Arumets and Charlie Larsen won their singles 6-1 & 6-2 and just missed their doubles by one game 5-6. They are second on the ladder. Section 15 Boys played at home against Hamlyn Heights and lost a heartstopper by just one game 3,25 3,26. Lachie Corrigan won his singles and doubles, and Perry Kottek, Isaac Scerri and Jai Harrison Roberts winning their doubles. They are 8th on the ladder for their

section. Section 16 Mixed travelled to Hamlyn Park and won 1,20 -5,33. Indigo Crawley and Rohan Crawley won all of their sets. Alex Montgomery won his singles and then paired up with Elli Campbell to win the doubles also. This team is 5th on the ladder. Section 18 Girls Red had a bye this week. These girls are 2nd on the ladder. Section 18 Girls White played Moolap at home and won 5, 31 - 1, 21. Melanie Rose McClusky and Ruby Fry won all of their sets, while Charli Duckeet won her singles and then the doubles with Lucy Teese. This team is 4th on the ladder. Section 20 Girls Red hosted Lethbridge at Home and won 4,29 - 2, 21. Emily O’Kane and Allanah Wilkens won all of their sets. They are currently top of the ladder. Section 20 Girls White played at nearby Barwon Heads and won 0,9 - 6,36. Tara

Sampson, Summer Von Aderkas McFarlane, Clare Walker and Molly Gannon won every set on this day. A great effort. They are third on the ladder. Section 21 Boys hosted Drysdale and won 4,31 - 2, 22. Ben Bowers and Max Briesch won both singles and doubles. This team is top of the ladder. In the seniors: Section 2 Men Red 6th on the ladder Section 2 Men White - 3rd on the ladder Section 3 Mixed - 5th on the ladder Section 5 Men Red 6th on the ladder Section 5 Men White - 3rd on the ladder Section 8 Mixed Red - 6th on the ladder Section 8 Mixed White - 8th on the ladder Section 9 Mixed - 5th 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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Aiming high

Collendina wicket-keeper Cameron Kavaliunas reached high for this ball on Saturday. And the Cobras are aiming high after cruising into the top four. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

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Cobras attack COLLENDINA A grade defeated Wallington for the second time in three rounds after an eight wicket win on the Wallabies’ home surrounds on Saturday. The A grade withdrawal of Newcomb meant a quirk in fixture saw the Bellarine rivals face off for second time in less than a month. “It was pretty surprising to be playing Wallington again after playing them in round one, we were expecting to have the bye with Newcomb (A grade) folding,” Cobra cocoach Corey Walter said. The Cobras, who defeated Walllington in their season opener at home on October 10, overcame a resistant Wallabies who managed to compile 6/89 from 40 overs after electing to bat first. The Cobras ended up winning by eight wickets

with almost five overs to spare in slow conditions at Wallington Recreation Reserve. Collendina strike weapon Charlie Lamb excelled and finished with the extraordinary figures of 2/3 from eight overs. Walter said the inclusion of Lamb, who missed the round one clash against Wallington, was vital to his side’s successful win on Saturday. “It was good having Charlie back, he was pretty underdone against Anglesea in round two,” Walter told the Voice. In reply, Collendina made 2/92 from 35.1 overs. Cobra opener Richie Peters continued his consistent start to 2015/16 with an

unbeaten 47 as he and Walter (16) shared in a 41run opening stand. Peters has accumulated 93 runs from his three A grade hits in 2015/16 at an average of 46.50. IN B grade, Collendina won a thrilling one-day match against Wallington. The Cobras were bowled out for 176 with Michael Godfrey top scoring with 57. In reply, a gallant Wallington fell two runs shy of victory after the Wallabies were bowled out for 175. Mark Johnston was the pick of the bowlers with 3/28 from eight overs. COLLENDINA C grade lost to Ocean Grove by 94 runs at Shell Road. The Cobras made 6/135

THE Collendina Cobras Cricket Club will celebrate their 25-year anniversary later this week. The Cobras are encouraging past and present players to participate in the club’s quarter-century celebrations which run from November 13-15. Collendina Cobras

Cricket Club president Wayne Blyth said it was a historic occasion for the coastal based BPCA club from their small beginnings which started at Minerva Close in 1990. “We started 25 years ago in 1990, pretty humble beginnings,” Blyth recalled. “We have built up an

impressive environment down at Collendina….. given that we started out as a small club.” Blyth said the three-day celebrations which kick off on Friday evening on November 13 at the Cobras clubrooms, gives families, junior and senior Cobra cricketers to participate in the festivities.

Collendina 2/92 (R. Peters 47no, C. Walter 16, C. Kavaliunas 16) def Wallington 6/89 (C. Lamb 2/3, C. Walter 1/10)

Charlie Lamb took 2/3 from eight overs. in reply to the Grubbers' total of 2/229. Opener Daniel McManus top scored with 48. IN D grade, Collendina

1 lost to Queenscliff by 17 runs in their one-day clash at Erwin Reserve. Collendina 2 lost to Jan Juc 1

25-year celebrations for Cobras Collendina will host a function at The Dunes on Saturday November 14, which starts at 6:30pm. The Cobras will conclude their celebrations on Sunday November 15 at the club’s home facility. “We are making it a three-day event, so it gives everybody the opportunity to get involved,” Blyth

said. “We are down at The Dunes at the surf club for a ball and a two-course dinner on the Saturday night, and on the Sunday afternoon for a family fun day.” For more information on the Cobras 25 year celebrations contact Leigh Norquay on 0418-325-547.

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Top award for Flapper Continued from page 40 “The bloke that announced the honour was from the Australian Sports Commission and he said ‘The unflappable Matt Flapper’ and I was gobsmacked,” Flapper told the Voice. “I did not expect it, it was a huge honour. “One of the first things I mentioned in my speech is I am luckily enough to be part of one of the best clubs (at Ocean Grove) in Victoria. I am thankful I sit in this position as Bowls Coach and the support I get from Club Grove is amazing.” Flapper, who turns 37 on November 13, first made his debut for Australia in 2012. He said it was a fitting way to end his international playing career for the Aussie green and

gold colours. “I could have not have picked any better way to finish to be honest – I don’t play bowls for individual accolades, it is all about ‘team’ for me,” Flapper said. Flapper said being away from family and his work at Club Grove for long periods were the main factors behind his decision. He is expected to continue to play for Victoria and is set to be a force on the greens for Ocean Grove’s Bowls Club Premier Division across the summer. “Time commitments, the schedule that is coming up is pretty full on,” he said. “Between now and Christmas I would have been away from work and family for six weeks. It was a big call.”

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Collendina's Jye Hearps sends one down in the A grade game against Wallington.

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Ocean Grove defeated Queenscliff in B grade on Saturday.

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Still unbeaten

A GRADE ladder leader Ocean Grove remain undefeated after three rounds following a hardfought 13-run victory in their revised one-day away clash against Barrabool on Saturday. The Grubbers, who won the toss and batted first in the game played at Barrabool Oval, posted a competitive 5/185 from 40 overs. Ocean Grove coach Paul Jubber, who made 100 not out against Portarlington in round two, continued his good form with the bat and remained unbeaten on 57 at the completion of his side’s 40 overs. Grubber opener Patrick McMahon made a solid 30, while some late order hitting from Ben Hanson (43 not out) saw he and Jubber combine in an unbroken 101-run sixthwicket partnership stand. Jubber said his team was growing in confidence with each game. “I think the boys are starting to believe every game they play, they are a chance to compete against the best teams,” Jubber said. “Ben Hanson at the end struck 43 runs off around 30-odd balls and that really set us up for a decent tally, he did a fantastic job.” In reply, Ocean Grove delivered an early blow to the home side's chances who were 2/7 after fast bowler Linden Giuffrida claimed back-to-back wickets including the prized scalp of gun Barrabool bat Kane

Ocean Grove 5/185 (P. Jubber 57no, B. Hanson 43no, P. McMahon 30, J. Kent 25) def Barrabool 7/172 (D. Roddis 4/44, L. Giuffrida 2/10) Pickering, who made four. Fellow Grubber opener Lucas Cameron tied down the home side and finished with 0/9 from eight overs with three maidens. Ocean Grove left-arm speed demon Dan Roddis, who took 4/44 and claimed two catches, said the close finish helped Barrabool accumulate 7/172 from its 40 overs. Barrabool pair John Fisher (47) and James Jirik (47) shared in a crucial 90-run stand for the third wicket. “They had a partnership and they started to get on top of us and then we broke the partnership…the tight spell from Cameron and Giuffrida really helped as well,” Roddis said. Ocean Grove faces an away two-day clash against last season’s A grade premiers Drysdale, which starts this Saturday. OCEAN Grove B grade claimed its first victory in 2015/16 with a five-wicket win at home over Queenscliff. The Grubbers restricted Queenscliff to 9/113 from its 40 overs. Four Ocean Grove bowlers claimed two wickets apiece, including openers Chris McSween, 2/11, Ned Thorley, 2/6, while Fletcher Long took 2/36, and Lucas Baulch took two later order wickets.

In reply, Ocean Grove finished at 5/114 from 35 overs and won with five overs to spare. Grubber opener Jake Taylor top scored with 33. A SUPERLATIVE unbeaten innings of 113 from Grubber David Bate guided Ocean Grove C grade to a comfortable 94-run win over neighbouring rivals Collendina in their oneday clash at Shell Road. Bate, who smashed eight fours, was at his sparkling best as his side compiled 2/229 from 40 overs. The Grubbers had fine contributions from opener Craig D’Arcy (34) and also Rhys Sheather, 57 not out, who shared in an unbeaten 115-run third-wicket partnership stand with Bate. In reply, Collendina finished at 6/135 from 40 overs, Grubber bowlers Marcus Wirth and Billy Foord-Englesman took two wickets apiece. HALF centuries from Daniel Freeman (73 not out) and Pat Kuipers (50) saw Ocean Grove D grade defeat Jan Juc 2 by 89 runs in their one-day clash at Connewarre. Ocean Grove batted first and made 7/202 from its 40 overs In reply, Jan Juc 2 was all bowled out for 113 in 30.4. Grubber Pat Kuipers had a great all-round game and took 3/25 from eight overs.

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Matt is tops Matt Flapper awards night.

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MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove Bowls Club coach Matt Flapper had a nice reason to celebrate after being crowned International Bowler of the Year at a recent Bowls Australia awards ceremony. Flapper’s prestigious honour at the sport’s night of nights on the Gold Coast on October 29 came weeks after his retirement announcement as an Australian lawn bowls representative. The individual accolade followed on from Flapper’s s c i n t i l l a t i n g Commonwealth Games performance in Scotland last year where he took home a bronze medal in the Men’s fours event. Flapper admitted he was overwhelmed with emotion after accepting his honour. Continued page 38.

Wallabies skittled as Cobras come up trumps

Collendina charged back into the A grade top four with a resounding victory against Wallington. Wallington had no answer to this delivery and to the Cobras' attack in general. For more, see page 37. Picture: LINDSAY KELLEY

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