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JOIN TOWN'S SMALL BUSINESS DAY Jennifer Peacock runs a unique shop in Ocean Grove – the type of shop that makes towns stand out from the crowd. This Saturday the Rose Quartz Cafe, along with dozens of other businesses, is taking part is a celebration called Small Business Day.

Specialist crews preparing to sink HMAS Canberra off Ocean Grove five years ago. PARKSVIC is looking at ways to mark the fifth anniversary of the sinking of ex-HMAS Canberra. The ship was scuttled in 28 m water depth offshore from Collendina in early October 2009. After three years of planning, three months of dismantling and six hours waiting on the day, the ship disappeared out of sight in just two minutes. Since then the wreck has become a popular dive site and has begun bringing in sea life to its sandy resting place. The site was closed briefly in 2011 and then reopened when some objects that had become loose were removed.

"It’s really empowering to try something new and not be scared of the unknown, and know that your business, if you are running it well, affects many people. They actually respect that you have taken that chance in life. Small businesses do struggle at times but I think we need to keep supporting each other because it’s vital that people do what their passion is and not be afraid to do it. I love it." Special Feature on Saturday's events pages 19-28

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Although there was no reason to suspect it was not secure, inspections in May found further cracking at the base of the superstructure and that the side of the superstructure had bowed out. They also reported a loud creaking was noted in this area. The ex-HMAS Canberra is a former warship which served the Australian Navy between 1981 and 2005. It was the first artificial reef in Victoria created specifically for diving. ParksVic told the Voice last week it would be making plans to mark the anniversary but as yet no plans were finalised.

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All the colours at footy day

Woodlands Kinder held a footy day to celebrate the end of term. Not suprisingly the majority wore Cats colours but there was also a good turnout of other AFL sides among the youngsters.

Works start The first earthworks have begun at the site of Ocean Grove's future performance space. A concrete slab is expected to be poured within the next week. The work will not affect the Remembrance Day ceremony, Christmas Carols in the Park or the Tranquility Fair in January. The facility is expected to be completed in February.

Group to lobby state CANDIDATES for this year's Victorian state election can expect a shopping list of priority issues when they attend next month's Bellarine constituency forum. Last month Ocean Grove Community Association prepared a hit list of actions it needs the candidates fighting for the seat currently held by Lisa Neville to come to the plate with.

Key road issues identified are the junctions of Tuckfield Street and Marlin Drive, Shell Road outside the Aquatic Centre and Orton Street and Presidents Avenue and the duplication of Grubb Road. Activities for the town's youth was also deemed a priority. The candidates forum is on Wednesday November 5 from 7pm at Ocean Grove Bowling Club.

Cyber event for parents WOULD you like to learn more about what technology young people are using and how they can use it smarter? If so, come to the Cyber Republic – it’s another land online event. The City of Greater Geelong Youth Development Unit in conjunction with the Victorian Police, Headspace and Dialogue Consulting are delivering a cybersmart information evening session for parents at Bellarine SC. There is no cost and supper will be served. The event will be at Bellarine Secondary College Ocean Grove Campus on Monday 6 October from 7pm to 8pm. This is a FREE event. All parents are welcome. Please RSVP your attendance to Kerrie Condon on 5272 6120 or kcondon@geelongcity.vic. gov.au. Cyber Republic is supported by the Victorian Government and designed by the Bellarine Youth Action Crew (BYAC).

Changed traffic VICROADS is carrying out road works at various locations on the Bellarine this week. VicRoads’ contractors will be removing, strengthening, smoothing and re-sealing the existing road surface. Signage will be placed on the approaches to alert motorists of the works. The locations include: • Drysdale – Ocean Grove Road, between Empress Boulevard and Shell Road Roundabout, Ocean Grove. • Bellarine Highway, at Maddens Lane corner, Marcus Hill. Speed will be reduced during the works and traffic will be reduced to a single lane in each direction. Works should be finished by the weekend.

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John Fendyk and David discuss proposed duplication of Grubb Road, as one of a number of issues to put to state candidates.

THE winners of the Treasure Hunt Competition were: 1st Prize, Susan Fredericks (Sonic Screen) and 2nd Prize, Thomas McCauley (Hyundai Multimedia speakers).

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Help Lions help our needy LOCAL Lions volunteers need help to keep a safety net for needy families running. Five years ago Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club realised there were many families in the area that needed food assistance. As well as young families or single supported parent families, older people on their super and recently retrenched workers are also in need of support. The Lions club does not directly access the families they help, instead agencies, mainly the mainstream churches, take that role. The club supplies the

agencies on a ‘needs’ basis and each agency has its own distribution system. The food assistance comes in the form of food boxes which contain a variety of nonperishable food as well as toiletries and cleaning materials, sufficient to aid a family for three or four days. In five years the club has distributed more than 2700 boxes of food. Each box costs about $80. When the project was started most of the food received was free from the Victorian Foodbank Relief Agency. However, this has now changed and the Lions

Lions club members were outside Coles on Saturday running a fundraising sausage sizzle and giving information on the food box program.

club now purchases a large percentage of the food itself. This is placing a strain on the club’s funds. To keep the project going the club will need financial support. Applications have been made to various charitable organisations and

community donations would be greatly appreciated. For more information see oceangrovebarwonheads. lionwap.org or donations can be made to Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads, PO Box 229, Ocean Grove 3226.

Building sites hit in raids THIEVES have made off with a $6,000 fully installed window and building supplies and tools in two separate break ins in the Ocean Grove area. Raiders broke into a semi built home in Knights Road, Mannerim between September 24 and 25 and stole up to $100,000 worth of tools and property. The intruders damaged doors and windows in the burglary. Then during the night of September 25, thieves stole a $6000 glass sliding door from a house being built in Oakdene Estate. Bellarine police say the thieves would have needed power tools to remove the window which had been fixed to concrete. Anyone with information can contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

Oakdene wine wins award

CRASH SCENE: the car ended up in the middle of Thacker Street after colliding wtih embankment bushes.

Early hours crash A WOMAN was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital after she was seriously injured in a car crash in Ocean Grove in the early hours of Saturday morning. The 23-year-old Manifold Heights woman was the passenger in a car being driven by a 22-yearold Geelong West man. Police say the car, a Holden Astra, was travelling west along

Thacker Street at 2.50am on Saturday September 20 when the driver lost control and went over the other side of the road on the hill leading down to Wallington Road. The car collected a number of bushes but appeared to have missed the trees and ended up back on the road, near the bottom of the hill.

Three ambulances, police and one fire crew from Ocean Grove attended. The woman was transferred to an air ambulance which landed in an adjoining paddock before being flown to the Alfred. Her condition was described as serious. A police spokesperson said the incident was under investigation.

Drive in a sell out A DRIVE in cinema fundraiser for Our Lady Star of the Sea has been hailed a ‘fantastic success’ in its first year. The event, which was held on Friday September 19, netted $8,000 in its first year and sold out all 140 car spaces.

The organisers also put on a variety of entertainment for children and families to enjoy. “It was a fantastic turnout that was well supported by the community,” said coorganiser Kate Every.

“It was a great social event with a carnival atmosphere. It was great just to give the kids the experience of the drive in. “The amount of positive feedback was amazing. We converted Kingston Park into a drive in and it looked great.”

Local vineyard Oakdene has triumphed again over the weekend, winning two trophies at the 2014 Ballarat Wine Show. The 2013 Oakdene William Shiraz was awarded Top Gold in its class, Trophy for Best Regional Shiraz and Trophy for Best Regional Red Wine. The Oakdene team credits the success to a fantastic site for growing high quality fruit, and dedication to excellence in the vineyard. The vineyard team, led by Caroline Suthers, manage an immaculate vineyard ensuring top quality fruit is harvested each year and delivered to the winery. Thanks also go to Robin Brockett and Marcus Holt for their outstanding wine making skills.

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Angela's staring at another climb

Dance 'n' twirl title Ocean Grove Calisthenic College’s sub-junior team danced, marched and twirled their way to the Calisthenics Victoria Division 3 State Title last month. The State Titles, which were held at the Besen Centre in Burwood, saw eight teams from all over Victoria compete for this coveted award. Ocean Grove secured the Title with wins in the Rods and Song and Dance sections and second places in March, Clubs and Aesthetics. “This is such an exciting achievement. We’re still jumping for joy,” said co-coach, Emma Johnson. “Our girls worked very hard on their routines this year. I’m so happy to see their effort rewarded with such an important title.” •If you’d like to see what Calisthenics is all about, Ocean Grove Calisthenic College is holding Come and Try days in late October. Tinies and Juniors days will be held on October 25, with Sub-Juniors on October 27 at the Ocean Grove

Angela Prountzos completing the MCG challenge earlier this year.

Hannah and Kate of Ocean Grove Calisthenic College getting ready for the Mary Poppins Song and Dance. Recreation Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit www. ogcc.com.au or contact Jo Aspland on 0438 055 679.

OCEAN Grove’s Angela Prountzos is taking part in the formidable Eureka 1,642 stair climb next month. One of the highest vertical races in the world, the annual Eureka Climb challenges participants with 88 levels and 300m of vertical elevation and is part of the global World Cup tower running series of races. The Eureka Climb will involve participants walking, running or climbing the stairs to the highest observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere. Participants can enter individually or create a team of four. This is not the first time

Angela has done the Eureka, and she also completed the Step Up for MS in Perth, the Climb for Cancer and the Sydney Tower Stair Challenge. Open for everyone from 12 and up and all fitness levels the Eureka Climb, in Southbank, Melbourne, starts at 7am with staggered start times available throughout the day. The unique fundraiser helps raise money for disadvantaged young people at home and abroad for charity partners: Whitelion and Interplast Australia and New Zealand. Registration for the event is now open and climbers can register online at www. eurekaclimb.com.au.

boydys farewell

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Surfers formed a guard of honour for Dave Boyd after the service at St Peters. The church was overflowing with special marquees and large screens installed to accommodate an estimated 1000 attendees. Close friend Greig McInerney sang a song he had penned for Dave and his family.

Boydy's big farewell DAD, life partner, brother, best friend and world class board shaper Dave Boyd was farewelled at Ocean Grove’s St Peter’s Church last month. Close to 1000 people of all ages – and from every walk of life – paid tribute to Dave who passed away suddenly while coaching his daughter’s junior basketball side. The unthinkable tragedy happened on father’s day, on his wife Kerryn’s birthday and just over a week away from his 50th. Most attending felt in a

state of disbelief about what had happened. It was surreal both during and after. But it didn’t prevent his friends and family from pulling together to do him proud, recognising what a huge impact he had on so many people’s lives. With the church never able to accommodate the anticipated numbers a marquee and big screen were installed on the Asbury Street side of the church. The service to celebrate the life of Dave Boyd was big but it was still a personal affair presided over

beautifully by the Reverend Jill McKoy. Music came from Dave’s best friend Matt’s son and daughter Gabe and Savannah while close friend Greig McInerney performed a song he had penned for Dave and his family. Dave’s brother Ian spoke on behalf of the family, his wife Kerryn talked about meeting Dave at Ocean Grove aged 16 and how they had been together ever since. There was story after story of good times with Dave. Dave and Kerryn and their

children Noa and Koko spent most of their holidays in the last 15 years with Darryn and Julie Murphy and their children. Murf and Julie paid their own emotionally hard tribute to their friend. Matt Matthews gave a real account of someone he proudly described as his ‘best mate’. His account was grateful, colourful and at times risque. But it was real. The laughs outweighed the tears throughout. Although those attending had come to know the

larrikin in the shorts, there was respect that Dave was honest, loyal and always let his work do the talking. Fittingly Dave was farewelled with a surf board guard of honour before being taken on one last surf check in a convoy of kombis. • A Boyd Family Memorial Fund has been set up with the Commonwealth Bank BSB 063834, Account Number 10301376. Please note this is not a registered charity account, and unfortunately tax receipts cannot be provided.

• Dave’s basketball team won a premiership, page 37.

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Kids' compassion for refugees TRINITY Aid for Refugees (TAR) was formed as a reaction to the plight of refugees in the Geelong/ Bellarine area who are held on Bridging Visa E. This means they are unable to do paid work, receive low welfare payments and are given no hope for a better future. The group from Holy Trinity Parish Queenscliff (which incorporates Holy Trinity Church,

Queenscliff, Star of the Sea Church, Ocean Grove and Holy Family Church, Barwon Heads) aims to offer non- political, practical and moral support to asylum seekers. This assistance will be continued as long as there is a need. A two week program was implemented at Holy Trinity Church, Queenscliff aiming to collect aid in the form of non-perishable food, store

NICK and Allie Barker from Hotondo Homes in Ocean Grove were among the best at this year’s HIA Regional Housing Awards last month. The builder walked away with the top gong for their Dakota 237 display home in the ‘Display Home up to $300,000’ category. The husband and wife team were delighted with the result, believing it was nice to be recognised for their hard work and quality workmanship. “Our display home is the best way we can show our clients and potential clients what to expect when they build

with us,” says Allie. “Our coastal inspired Dakota 237 is the epitome of sustainable living and showcases the latest in home building, stylish f ittings and energy eff icient technology.” Fitted with sustainable, natural products the home’s striking façade invites entry, with its exposed timber cladding and scaffolding used to frame the fascia of the home. To contact the builder, visit Nick and Allie at their awardwinning display home at 4 Sacramento Street, Oakdene Estate, Ocean Grove or go online to hotondo.com.au.

vouchers, winter clothing, toiletries and cleaning goods. The generous response from parishoners enabled approximately 30 shopping bags full of items to be given to Queenscliff RAR (Rural Aid for Refugees) for distribution. Sue Longmore from RAR sorts donated goods and makes up household packs for the eight Tamil households in Geelong.

In early September, Star of the Sea, Ocean Grove ran an equally successful drive. The students from the school were addressed by guest speakers and were encouraged to bring a donation for the Food Packs, as well as writing messages of support to the refugees if they so desired. The guest speakers were amazed at the understanding and compassion shown by the

children. A similar program will follow at Holy Family, Barwon Heads in October. A talk by Sr Brigid Arthur, a renowned advocate and supporter of asylum seekers will be held on Tuesday October 7 4pm-5pm, at St James Anglican Church Hall, in Point Lonsdale. All are welcome. For more information contact hurley@eftel.net. au or mobile 0409 424 243.

Top gong for Hotondo

WINNING TEAM: Aaron Anstis, Rachael Boor, Nick Ford, Nick Barker and Allie Barker.

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St John of God staff simply wonderful Dear editor, Recently I spent five nights at St John of God Hospital in Geelong. While the experience itself was not pleasant, it would have been far more unpleasant without the

efforts of the wonderful staff. From the moment I arrived at check-in to the moment I left, the care I received from these wonderful people was simply amazing. The nurses all deserve

Dear editor, I am writing to the Voice today because it is important to acknowledge and share the wonderful and most valuable contribution our Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed quietly makes each and every day in our community. The Men’s Sheds are not-for-profit organisations that operate on a local level, promoting social interaction and supporting the health and well-being of men. They encourage social activities and friendships resulting in improved quality of life for elderly males. For our family the Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed has been so much more. My parents, Joan and Max Trewin, moved to Ocean Grove in 2006 after living for 48 years in their home in Shepparton. With the inception of the Ocean Grove Men’s Shed in 2009 my father found an outlet to make new friends, to continue to feel valued and productive and to feel that he was a part of our wonderful community. As my mother’s health deteriorated the Shed became not only an outlet but a huge support in keeping dad on track – giving him the opportunity to rest and recharge as he continued to care for his beloved wife. In February mum became too ill to remain at home. The Shedders stepped up. They were instrumental in keeping dad going. From checking on dad as the ambulance came to

transport mum to hospital to keeping an eye on him as he juggled trips to Grace McKellar, returning to an empty home to eat and sleep at the end of the day. They were there for a chat or a joke when dad could make it to his beloved shed. They were there to offer transport to Grace McKellar or the shed if he was not quite up to driving. Always quietly in the background supporting dad in any way they could. When mum passed away after 56 years of marriage the Shedders were at her funeral. To support Max but to also reassure me that they “had Maxy’s back!”. They would be dropping in on him (a roster was drawn up), inviting him for dinner or picking him up for a session at the Shed. Sometimes a quick phone call to me if dad had missed a few days just to check all was well. For four months the Shed’s awesome members were my dad’s lifeline. He found solace talking with those who had also lost their partners. He found solace in the banter and gossip that kept his mind active. With mum gone the Shedders became his sounding board for all his ills as he knew that it was unlikely he would get any sympathy from his daughter, son-in-law or grandchildren as we had heard it all over many years. He found compassion and empathy, light and hope and most importantly sanity and respite from an empty home. Max went looking

a $1 million pay rise – I truly believe they are angels sent down from heaven to help us. The orderlies, the doctors, the surgeon, everyone really, were just so caring and so good at

what they do. So while a stay in hospital is never a pleasant experience, rest assured that if you do find yourself at St John of God, you will be in excellent hands.

Thankyou everyone from the bottom of my heart. Name withheld at reader's request, Barwon Heads

A thank you to our Men's Shed

Max Trewin, front and centre, with his friends at Ocean Grove Men's Shed. for his beloved Joan on Sunday August 3 and I was privileged to be by his side holding his hand as he said goodbye. When he did not arrive bright and early at the Shed on Monday morning one of the Shedders went to check up on him. We received a phone call from Wal concerned that the flywire door was unlocked and Maxy’s car was in the driveway but he couldn’t be roused. It was with a heavy heart that we had to pass on the sad news. We visited the Shed that morning. There was a solemn silence inside. None of Max’s tapes playing, no loud booming voice from up the stairs for everyone to banter with. One of their own was gone. The members graciously accepted our request to hold the afters at the Shed. They swung into action happy to keep their minds and hands

busy. What happened over the next few days was nothing short of inspiring. The back shed was cleared out. They finished painting the wall Dad had started on the Friday. Tables and chairs were organised, adorned with tablecloths and glass jars full of Jonquils. Tea and coffee, an esky for the cold drinks and the barby to cook the sausages (dad loved his sausages at the Shed!!). Max’s chair was placed in the centre at the head of one of the tables, his jacket slung across the back, his name tag still bright and shiny. When everything was in order and perfect all of the Shedders attended the celebration of dad’s life. Each and every one of them wearing their Men’s Shed jackets. At the end of the service they formed a guard of honour to say goodbye to a loyal member and good friend. Then it

was back to the Shed to start up the barby and make sure everything went as planned for Maxy’s farewell. This organisation, this group of local men, is such an important and very much under-rated asset within our community. I for one cannot thank them enough for everything they have done for my family not just this past four months but since the first day they assembled to call themselves the Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed. They do not only support men. The ripple effect of what they do supports spouses, children and carers of those who attend. The Shed fosters health and well-being by providing an outlet for men who may otherwise be alone, suffering depression or quite simply feeling of no use or value anymore. The Shed works with the community on projects helping make the place we live all the better. Please promote their existence whenever you can. Donate those tools in the back shed, call in and ask how to fix whatever project you have at home, drop off any items you no longer need that may be of use, ask what you can do for them. Funding is scarce and sponsorship hard to come by. What can you do to keep these magnificent men helping in our community? Thank you fellas. A job well done. The family of the late Max Trewin, Ocean Grove

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Community get together at park OCEAN Grove's community Picnic in the Park returns this month. This family-focussed twilight event will be held on Saturday October 18 from 3pm to 7pm. Retitled The Picnic@ the Park, the event will include heaps of fun free activities, healthy food and live entertainment. The idea of the event is to bring Ocean Grove's many great communities

together as well as showcasing what's on offer. The variety of the activities and workshops planned are fit for all ages including aqua orbs, jumping castle, petting farm and for the adults, great food, coffee, wine tasting and entertainment. The Picnic @ the Park is a partnership with Ocean Grove Connected

Communities, Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House and the many local community groups. The vision is to raise awareness of health and wellbeing, cultural diversity and sustainability, celebrating the wide variety of community groups and services available in Ocean Grove and the surrounding communities.

Woodlands Auctions owner Mark Stone says a recent Chronomoter find shows it's worth getting checking what you have buried in the shed.

Shed treasure snares $15,000

A CRACKED old time piece buried in the shed provided a surprise windfall for Ocean Grovers recently. It had been in the family since – they don’t know when – but in the shed for more than ten years. Thinking it might be worth a bit the owners took the the dusty

old relic along to the Woodlands Auctions where Mark Stone gave it the once over. The owners had hesitated because the glass was cracked and it didn’t look well kept. But they needn’t have feared. A little bit of research soon revealed it was actually an 18th

Century mahogany cased ship’s Chronomoter – and should at least attract some interest in the low thousands level. Made by Arnold & Son c17871799, the item is actually a valuable piece of early maritime history. The fact that it had never been restored made it even more

desirable. With Woodlands Auctions in Grubb Road now online the item went to auction globally, attracting interest from Argentina, the USA and the UK. In the end it was a Melbourne buyer who paid $15,000 for the item.

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Cannons take the Wackers on points OCEAN Grove Snooker Club has been going for 37 years but few grand finals have been as close as this year's. The club has 12 teams and play 22 home and away games to sort out the final eight. This year's grand final was played between Wackers and Cannons and what a night it was. The frames were being won by one team then the other with scores at 2 all after the first 4 frames - two of those where decided on the black ball. Wackers took a 4-2 lead into the final 2 doubles frames. The Cannons then won the next doubles - putting points out of the question they just needed to win

Above: Cannons - 2014 premiers. the last. The last frame was tightly played with neither side getting a clear break before one hard brown

Above: Final frame of the grand final. Right: runners up the Wackers.

shot missed by the Wackers gave the Cannons a chance to finish the colours and take the grand final win. They managed

to do that and the pink sealed it for them. With the result at 4 all the Canons won on points. It was a great final and

turn out of members with over 50 spectators over the night. A special mention to the Cannons who won from 8th spot.

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Hope and healing The Bellarine Relay for Life is at Collendina Reserve on November 8 and 9. Cancer survivor Loz Hardman (above with her family) will be taking part.

Cancer survivor Loz Hardman shares her story IT had been eight years since my last pap test when I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. I had no signs or symptoms and it was actually during labour with my son, in August 2013, that the doctors thought they could feel something abnormal on my cervix. They told me: “Today you’re having a baby, so we won’t worry about that. But you’ll need to come back in a few weeks to have it checked out.” When my son was about seven weeks old, I went back to the hospital and had a pap test. In early October, the doctors called me and told me I had cervical cancer. I was only 31 and with two young children, I couldn’t believe it. I went to the Royal

Women’s Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne where I underwent a number of tests – MRI, CT scan and PET scan – to see if the tumour had spread. These tests found a 5cm tumour on my cervix – the doctors couldn’t believe that I had managed to conceive and give birth naturally with this tumour obstructing my cervix. The tumour was inoperable but I started treatment in November. The first part of my treatment was external radiation, Monday to Friday and some Saturdays, which only went for a couple of minutes at a time. I also had low-dose chemotherapy once a week, for six weeks. Once I finished this course, I had internal radiation twice a week, for two weeks. For my first internal radiation

session, I was put under both spinal and general anaesthetic, then had an MRI. The MRI showed the tumour had shrunk to just a small dot on the scan. My doctors, as well as my family, were thrilled with the results. I continued with the internal radiation three more times and finished treatment in January 2014. Undergoing treatment with two small kids was incredibly tough. My daughter went to childcare twice a week, but every other day we had to find someone to look after the kids. My amazing sisterin-law looked after our newborn every day and on some days, she minded both of our kids, as well as her own. My husband is selfemployed, but took time off work to be my carer and take me to appointments

every day. We live an hour-and-a-half outside of Melbourne and caught the train to and from my treatment most days. Those few weeks were incredibly long and tiring for us, and I missed my children every day. We really couldn’t have done it without the support we received from family and friends. I still have check-ups with my doctors every few months, but at the moment I am feeling healthy and well. I am enjoying spending time with my beautiful children. I am so proud to be able to share my story for Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon Day, which is all about raising funds to contribute to the great work of Cancer Council, which includes research into treatment and support for women with cancer and their families. If I had any advice to other

women, it would be to undergo regular screening - picking up cancer early could save your life. I hope that by sharing my story I am helping others in a similar situation. • Update: Loz recently had a PET scan (full body scan) and showed no cancer in her body. Loz now goes for six-monthly check ups at Peter Mac Cancer centre in Melbourne. Loz is taking part in the Bellarine Relay for Life with Team Loz. • Team Loz is staging a Trivia & Auction Night at Leopold Sportsman Club on Saturday (October 4) from 5.30pm. The night will inclue a two-course meal, a trivia quiz, an auction, raffles, a door prize and music from Fig jam. The price is $40 per person from www. stickytickets.com.au/2024.

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Snapshot of Orton St, 1930s 2014

ORTON and Hodgson streets early last century – probably between 1930 and 1940. The picture, which is part of the Rose Postcard Series, shows a building with the wording Shell Service Station. That’s roughly where Ray’s Store went and was eventually converted to CJ Keane before it was demolished last year. The units to the east (which is vacant land in the photo) was developed into a butchers shop during the 60s. The house to the east of the units was where Alan and Gwen Rays' house was built also during the 60's.

Orton and Hodgson Street from the air and right, the Rays' general store that eventually became CJ Keane.

The corner allotment next to the house (east) was used as a car park and was home to Grove’s outdoor cinema. The vehicles are all prewar and the dress appears to be pre-War. In the background is Mafeking/Emla Hotel/ Cathkin which was transported to the town after the bridge was built. That land has only recently been built on. Do you have any information on the main shed in the picture. If so please contact 5255 3233. • Thank you to John Wynn, Susie Zada and Gwen Rays for their help in this article.

FOREST FALLS ARE: Jeremy Hallett (bass), Jamie Daborn (drums), Hayley Braxton (vocals), Jon O'Neill (vocals/acoustic guitar), Gabe Federico-Matthews (keys/rhythm guitar), and Shaun Stolk (lead guitar). THE phenomenon of crowd funding has been crucial for many independent projects over recent years and local artist, Gabe FedericoMatthews, hopes to jump on the bandwagon with a group of musicians called Forest Falls. Using the popular site Pozible.com, Gabe and

his band-mates have set out to raise $10,000 for an EP the group hope to release later this year. The site allows supporters to pledge (donate) and receive a reward in return. “The Ocean Grove community has always supported young musicians,” Gabe said. “I remember busking in the

main street as a little kid and feeling really uplifted by people coming past, smiling, and throwing whatever they could in the hat – this Pozible stuff is kind of the same”. Only this time Gabe won’t be ducking down to the Chicken Shop with his earnings. Forest Falls have recently recorded

their six-song EP with five-time ARIA award winning producer, Wayne Connolly, in Sydney. This was all fully funded by the members of the band, “I’ve just been working at The Dunes to save for these types of expenses”, Gabe explained. “We’ve paid for the recording but still need

to have the songs mastered, get the CD pressed, get artwork, market and promote the release and distribute to radio/online – and it all adds up”. To help Gabe and Forest Falls reach their goal visit pozi.be/forestfalls. tTe campaign is scheduled to finish on October 5.

Cummings here THE Sports frontman Stephen Cummings is performing in Ocean Grove this week. Cummings first achieved success in Australia as the pop band’s singer, securing a number of hits in the late 70s including the classic 'Who Listens to the Radio?'. Never completely comfortable with the rigours of touring with a band, it was not surprising for him to embark on a solo career after their demise. His first solo offering, the album Senso charted impressively due to the top 5 success of the single 'Gymnasium'.

Whilst that album received considerable attention from the general public, his subsequent releases have not fared so well. But with his third album, Lovetown, Cummings hit his creative stride – critical praise was showered on the album, and it is now revered as a classic amongst his fans and followers of the Australian music scene. Stephen has now released 23 albums, consisting 17 studio albums, two 'best of' compilations, a live disc, two albums of acoustic re-workings of his songs and a rarities collection. Sales of his albums are usually

quite modest, despite the acclaim which greets each one. His fourth album, A New Kind of Blue, won an ARIA award for 'best adult contemporary album' (1996's Escapist was also nominated in the same category) and his eighth album, Falling Swinger, was included in Australian Rolling Stone's list of 100 essential Australian albums. The new album Nothing to be Frightened Of went on sale last month. He will play at Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill on Saturday (October 4). Tickets from pipinghotchickenshop.com.au or phone 5255 1566.

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Family owned and operated OCEAN GROVE Pizza and Pasta Restaurant is a family owned business located in the heart of Ocean Grove at 80 The Terrace. A fully licensed restaurant open seven nights a week for dinner and also for lunch on Saturday and Sunday from noon. The menu has a large variety of traditional pizzas, gourmet pizzas and also gluten free pizzas. Homemade pastas, risotto, seafood, steak and parmis are on the menu as well as a wide range of local and interstate wine. The kids are well looked after with their own menu. The restaurant is also available to be privately booked for any special occasion with a seating capacity of 70. With its big screen projector it is a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy your meal, wine and perhaps a bit of football. Two other TV screens are in the restaurant to ensure you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss any of the action from any position you are sitting in. In the warmer months dining alfresco is a pleasant way to dine. There is also a take away shop situated

at Market Place which is open from 4.30pm every Wednesday night through to Sunday night. They deliver from both locations to Barwon Heads, Queenscliff, Wallington and Point Lonsdale. They also have online ordering which so far has proven an easy and efficient way of ordering deliveries or pickups. You can order at: www.oceangrovepizza.com. au.

music/live events

• Piping Hot Chicken Shop - October 4 Stephen Cummings with Shane O'Mara - October 18 Fiona Boyes Hammond Trio - November 1 Carus Thompson • Barwon Heads Hotel - Wednesdays Master of Dartness & poker from 7pm - Thursdays Trivia Night 7:30pm - Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music - Open mic for youth show under 21s every second month on a Sunday 3pm-5.30pm. More info contact Jill Meehan 0431 606 476. • Ocean Grove Hotel - Saturday Night Live at The Ocean Grove Hotel Saturday from 9pm. • Potato Shed, Drysdale - Sunday October 5, Hot Club Swing. - Sunday October 12, Flies, Lies and Black Cockatoo Pies • Springdale Community Centre Hall

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what’s ON - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every third Sun of every month 2pm - 5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - Thursday October 9. Andy Pobjoy

markets & fairs

• Parkes Hall Newcombe Street Portarlington • Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market - first Sunday of month 9am-1pm Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre, Shell Rd • Bellarine Community Farmers Market - 18 October and every 3rd Saturday of month, 9am-1pm at 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

wines available 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: 5250 5760

get active

• Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity 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 contact Marg on 52 551 335 - 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 • Marcus Hill Hall cnr Banks Road and Bellarine Highway - Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance Ph: 5251 3393 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Tuesday October 7 Open Day from 10am3pm - Mondays 7-8.30pm and Wednesdays 1-3pm Line Dancing Ph: 0413 690597 • Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435 481 920 • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove - Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422 700951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon

Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955 331 or email Kerryn@bluewateryoga. org.au

reading & writing

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

family fun

• Koombahla Equestrian Park - Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs

special school holiday courses available Ph: 52 562 742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove - Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Grove Toy Library Borrow a range of toys for children aged six months to six years, open to all families on the Bellarine www. oceangrovetoylibrary. org.au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove - Friday 10am-noon Ocean Grove Play Group Any children 5yrs and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time contact Chelsea Cole at oceangroveplaygroup@ gmail.com classes & exhibtions • Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 5255 4294

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• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check our program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 52 554 294

health & wellbeing

• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@gmail. com. What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice. com

Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed - Mon, Tue and Fri: 9am to 3pm, and Wed 9am to 12pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 2pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5251 2268 or 51542873. Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407

361319 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone John Grant on 5256 1940 Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996 Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome to come along for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670. First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587. First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873. Wednesdays

Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@ bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467 Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Peter 0419 782629 Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove.

Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. Second Thursday of every month Prostate Support Group-Bellarine meets at Ocean Grove Community Health Centre at 1.30pm. Contact John Lee on 5221 8862 for details. Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club. Practical environmental activities to help protect our coastline. Ph: John 04399 30399 Fourth Friday of every month Ocean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Club Grove. Meet new friends, visitors welcome, no waiting list for membership. Phone 5256 1671. Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.

Support Small

OCEAN GROVE Business Day LOCAL businesses are set to get festive on Saturday 4 October for Support Small Business Day, a Victorian Government initiative celebrating the big difference small businesses make to local communities. Ocean Grove Business Association (OGBA) has thrown its support behind the initiative, with a sausage sizzle, live entertainment and individual in-store specials planned and dozens of businesses registered. Helen Butteriss, of OGBA, said she is excited to showcase the importance of shopping locally with a day of fun and festivity. “Small business is what creates a community. When you support small business, you’re stimulating the local economy, providing jobs, and making Ocean Grove a better place,” Helen

said. “We’re excited to see people get behind the campaign, and to promote a camaraderie between business owners. “LJ Hooker has planned a sausage sizzle, with proceeds

going to Drysdale resident Rory Wilson,” she said. Ocean Grove Business Association is offering shoppers the chance to win prepaid gift cards to spend at participating businesses on the day

through competitions on social media. Maryanne Brewer, of participating business Bellarine Furniture and Bedding, said Support Small Business Day was a great opportunity to showcase the service local businesses

provide. “We treat our customers as though they were members of our own family. You’re never just an order number to us, we deliver goods personally and always keep a personal touch,”

Maryanne said. “When we’ve served a customer, my favourite thing is not just that we’ve sold something, but that we’ve solved something and helped them in some way. I get great satisfaction from that.”

The Support Small Business Day campaign gives local businesses an opportunity to reach new customers, improve skills in marketing, and build a social media presence. To participate in the campaign, small businesses can register online now. All registered businesses will receive a support pack full of promotional materials to display instore, and tips on how to create special offers for their store. Shoppers can search the Support Small Business Day website for participating businesses. Support Small Business Day is an initiative of the Victorian Coalition Government, with Principal Partner Bendigo Bank. To register for Support Small Business Day 2014, visit supports mallbusinessday.vic. gov.au

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"Small business is absolutely essential. The largest employer in this country is small business. If you want to create jobs, and worthwhile jobs, if you want to create opportunity, the greatest place that that is going to occur is in small business. The cauldron of creation of ideas start with small business. There are so many larger things that start from a very simple backyard, home office idea. Governments, councils, everyone, needs to be putting in everything into small business. No governments start small business. People start businesses, visionaries start businesses."

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“The great thing about being in small business is that we can give you a level of service that big business can’t. We can give that level of personal service. It is lovely to have regulars in every day to have a chat, you get to know some of your customers quite well. It is really nice to have good to have relationships with both staff in small business and customers, especially the regulars.”

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"Small business keeps local people employed in the community. "We love being part of the local community, we sponsor the footy club, the cricket club. "We’ve only been open, not even two years, so it’s really important for us to be seen as part of the community. Small things affect your business, you’ve got to keep your customers happy, that’s why you keep evolving."

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Events included on Small Business Day Saturday October 4 Elvis Parsley and Grapesland $5 juices all day on Serendipity Delights Face Painting Rose Quartz Café Kids activities out front of shop Groove Café $5 small coffee & cake deal LJ Hooker BBQ – Raising money for Rory Wilson

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Saturday 4 October 2014.

Where: Ocean Grove shopping precincts – see the Support Small Business Day website for a list of participating stores. Who: Victorian small businesses can register at supportsmallbusinessday.vic.gov.au Shoppers can search the Support Small Business Day website for participating businesses, and also register their details to be in the running to win prepaid gift cards and other prizes. Cost: Free

environment

Goshawk spoils the moment THE last few weeks have been busy, so I haven't had much of a chance to go out and about. I did manage one lovely walk in the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve where I did sit in the West Track birdhide and wonder to myself where all the birds had gone until I looked up and saw a brown goshawk on a dead branch. I had a Basil Fawlty moment when I cursed the brown goshawk for scaring all the birds away, however I later noticed a lovely striated pardalote building a nest around the dam on the west track, which was lovely. I looked at the wedge-tailed eagle nest at the back of the west track, but it still looks empty, which is disappointing. I was walking around Begola Wetlands and some lovely people were discussing whether black swan males or females incubate the eggs. I researched this topic, and in some instances the male incubates the eggs during the day and the female at night. I've been looking at the swan nest at Begola and there does not appear to be a pair of birds looking after the nest, as there seems to be only one adult bird around at any time, which is most unusual as swans mate for life and both

A peregrine falcon with a dead hoary-headed grebe. Picture: DARYL JARVIS

adults usually incubate the eggs and care for the hatchlings. I'll keep an eye out on what is happening with the swan family, as many other people are as well. On the topic of nests I was photographing the raptor nest on one of the Geelong Ring Road electricity poles (near the Highton exit), when I noticed that it was explored by a pair of little ravens, which wasn't what I was expecting. I was hoping that it was a whistling kite nest.

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In response to my rather feeble image of the peregrine falcon nest at Point Henry (in the last edition of the Voice), Daryl Jarvis sent me some fabulous images of one of the peregrine falcons

bringing a dead hoaryheaded grebe back to the nest for dinner. Thanks so much Daryl for the photos, they are brilliant. In the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve, on Saturday October 4 there

will be a 'Hot Spots for taking photos' walk from 10am to noon. Meet at the Information Centre at 10am for a cuppa. If you are interested in photographing flowers, Barry Lingham will lead a walk to the areas where there are orchids and other interesting flora. I will take others to areas of the reserve where there may be some interesting birds, unless the brown goshawk has again chased them away! Bring your camera, tripod, drink bottle and some essential mozzie repellent! Also in October there will be a social event at the Nature Reserve as part of the COGG Geelong Seniors Festival, please go to the program on the COGG website for more details. The Ocean Grove Nature Reserve has a Facebook page where events are advertised, so feel free to check it out. The Bellarine Birdlife group is planning outings to Minya Winery and Werribee Treatment Plant in October. If you are interested in joining the group for these activities you can check out the website at www.birdlife. org.au/locations/birdlifebellarine -peninsula/ activities-bp. Jen Carr

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Ryan returns a champ OCEAN GROVE’S Adele Ryan has returned from a successful debut outing in the Victorian colours after being a member of the victorious side in the national Bowlers Arm Championships. Held in Newcastle (NSW) last week Ryan teamed with 15 other bowlers that are registered to use the bowling arm in Victoria to take out the Championship against NSW and South Australia. Ryan’s contribution to the team was outstanding to remain undefeated after her four games with three wins and a draw. “Overall I am pleased with my performance and extremely happy that I could contribute to the teams wins, it was a great week and now I am inspired to do even better” Ryan said. Grover on the big stage Michael Allen has put in a solid two days trial in Melbourne to earn himself the opportunity to again represent Victoria in the 2014 National Over 60s Championships. With a trip to Tweed Heads, NSW, from October 5 to 9, Allen will be looking to make the most of the his return

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to the Vic Over 60s side after having represented Victoria in 2012 and 2013. Champion triple Ex-president Doug Gorwell, Master Driving Instructor Charles McCall and Ocean Grove’s coach Matt Flapper have claimed the 2014-15 preseason Men’s Club Triples Championship. With 78 Grove bowlers competing, two teams carded their four wins for the day. John Babb, Doug Wignall and skip Will Takurua put in a solid days work to finish runner-up. Season preview With another Pennant season, one week in for the Midweek, and just about to commence in the Saturday Pennant we take a look at what’s in store for Ocean Grove and the players to keep an eye on throughout the season. Midweek Pennant

started the ball rolling and fielding sides in Divisions One, Two, Four Gold, Four Blue, Five and Seven a mixed bag of results fell the Grove’s way after one round. Division Two had a terrific away win against Geelong West with skip Lizzy Braley leading her side Marg Meagher, Terri Toye and Maryanne Rogan. This win was backed up by the Lorraine Hunt team and Joy Pugh team also gaining their rink points. Division Seven hosted Leopold and took control of the home ground advantage with a strong first up win. Nel VanDueren, Shirley Trimble, Nancy Rodoni and skip Marlene Ross took the spoils for the home side along with the best score of the day to run out winners 30-13. Division One will be looking to bounce back

Michael Allen from a disappointing round one loss to Torquay with an away trip to Geelong West. Former state representative Joan Tennent will have her side firing on all cylinders for this match as they look to get their first match points on the board. Saturday Pennant commences this coming week and there will be a few new additions to the ranks this season. Premier League skips from Bareena Ryan Tainton and Nick Doyle have made the move to Grove and will be keen to impress in their first outing. David Donaldson also returns to the Ocean Grove colours and will certainly add a depth of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to the club. Former Victorian

representative Ken Thomas, along with State Triples Champion Craig Hodges, GBR Singles winner Paul Cameron, multiple GBR title holder Mick West will again provide the backbone to the side's success. With another side entered in Saturday Pennant making it nine teams, Grove will be striving for a better performance in all divisions this coming year after a disappointing 201314. Premier League with a handful of new players in the mix will again be a force as they try and repeat their feats from two years ago as will Division Two which will also benefit from the inclusions which will again add depth to this team and teams below. Promotion in this division is the goal and this particular side will be looking to start the same way they finished off last season by winning all five of their last outings. Thirteen new players to Ocean Grove for Saturday pennant will encourage all players to put that extra effort in and play for their position while trying to get as many early wins on the board as possible.

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RIGHT: Lightning, in blue, line up with Coutas after their grand final win.

Lightning score memorable win IT was a great win by the Under 14 girls team "Lightning" in the Bellarine basketball league. The late Dave Boyd was their coach for the last three years, so it was a very emotional and memorable victory. The game was evenly matched against their rivals the "Coutas", with Lightning coming from behind to win 2421. The girls played with determination

and wanted nothing more than "to win for Dave". Dave played an important role in the development of all of these girls and was not only their coach but friend and mentor as well. A big "thank you" to everyone who came along on the night to support Kerryn and the girls. It certainly created an amazing atmosphere that team "Lightning" will always remember. Scott McNaughton

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Cricket season approaches OCEAN Grove Voice sports reporter Mark Heenan previews the 2014/15 Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A grade season with local clubs in the wider Ocean Grove region. Clubs include Collendina, Ocean Grove and Wallington. The A grade season opens with a onedayer this Saturday. C O L L E N D I N A COBRAS The 2014/15 season for Collendina comes with a new sense of optimism after the appointment of cocoaches Ben Ricardo and Corey Walter. The young coaching pair take the reigns from Eddie Ellwood and Richie Peters who both stay on in a playing capacity. The Cobras top and middle order batting holds the key with Ricardo, Walter and 2013/14 A grade leading run scorer James Rock need to fire to push for a finals berth. Star all-rounder Andy Higgins, who took 33 wickets at 15.12 and made 287 runs at 28.70 last season, is expected to have limited impact in first half of the season as he recovers from a broken arm. Enthusiasm and mateship are key elements behind success of Cobras in previous seasons. Last season: 5th Arrivals: Shane Jack (St Peter’s), Charlie Lamb (returns to the club) Departures: None Collendina Cobras cocoach Ben Ricardo: “Corey (Walter) and I are

super excited about the upcoming season and training so far has seen really good numbers. We are not setting the bar too high, however we do expect to see improvements in all grades this season and keep the club heading in the right direction. We’re looking to blood some young kids and give them opportunities and those willing to do the work will be rewarded early.” OCEAN GROVE GRUBBERS Expect the Grubbers to be in A grade finals calculation. Former coach Lucas Cameron will be a huge asset as a stand alone player. If he can rediscover his bowling feats of 2013/14 then expect Ocean Grove to challenge the elite teams. The Grubbers will need to post more competitive scores with the bat compared to last season. Nonplaying coach Ron Hanson joins the Grubbers' ranks and says chasing an elusive A grade premiership is the club's main aim. The inclusion of former Queenscliff player Greg Scarpa is a boost for the club’s wicket-keeping and batting stocks. The Grubbers open the season with a onedayer against last season’s premiers Barwon Heads. Last season: 7th Arrivals: Ron Hanson (nonplaying coach), Shaun Fankhauser (Manifold Heights), Greg Scarpa (Queenscliff) Departures: Jack Caldow (Highton), Shaun Branniff

COBRAS

GRUBBERS

Round 1: Queenscliff (away) Round 2: Wallington (away) Round 3: Barrabool (home) Round 4: bye Round 5: Newcomb (home) Round 6: Drysdale (away) Round 7: Portarlington (home) Round 8: Ocean Grove (away) Round 9: Jan Juc (home) Round 10: Anglesea (away) Round 11: Barwon Heads (home)

Round 1: Barwon Heads (away) Round 2: Anglesea (home) Round 3: bye Round 4: Queenscliff (away) Round 5: Barrabool (home) Round 6: Portarlington (home) Round 7: Jan Juc (away) Round 8: Collendina (home) Round 9: Newcomb (home) Round 10: Drysdale (away) Round 11: Wallington (away)

(St Albans), David Bate (retired) Ocean Grove coach Ron Hanson: "We are looking at winning an A grade premiership that is our biggest aim. That is what I have come there for and that's all the club wants is an A grade premiership. We have got to really strive to get that, if we win premierships in lower grades that is fantastic, what we are here for is an A grade premiership. We want a team of all-rounders and in country cricket you have got to have that if you're going to win a premiership." WA L L I N GT O N WALLABIES The Wallabies have endured a tough off-season after the departure of coach Darren

Cameron and loss of allrounders Matthew Shipsides and Luke Connoley. Former Ocean Grove spinner Mick Gill takes on coaching role at Wallington this season. His performances with ball could well depict the Wallabies' fortunes in 2014/15. How well Wallington start its season may reflect how competitive the club is throughout the summer. The Wallabies play three of its first four games at home with matches against Anglesea in round one, Barrabool in round three and Drysdale in round four all at Wallington. While finals maybe out of reach, the Wallabies will be hoping to win more games in A grade after chalking up only one

WALLABIES

Round 1: Anglesea (home) Round 2: Collendina (home) Round 3: Jan Juc (away) Round 4: Drysdale (home) Round 5: Portarlington (away) Round 6: Barrabool (away) Round 7: Newcomb (away) Round 8: bye Round 9: Queenscliff (home) Round 10: Barwon Heads (away) Round 11: Ocean Grove (home) victory last season. Last season: 11th Arrivals: Mick Gill (playing coach) (Manifold Heights), Garyn McCallum (Manifold Heights) Departures: Darren Cameron (Drysdale), Taylor Cameron (Drysdale), Daniel Connoley (Leopold), Luke Innes (Leopold), Matthew Shipsides (Waurn Ponds) Wallington coach Mick Gill: “We’re excited for the year ahead, we are going to blood a few young kids and progress that way. As a club we are still hopeful to have four sides this season, so we have lodged four sides with the league. We lost some close games last season and that is something we are looking to rectify.”

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Juniors celebrate big season OCEAN Grove Football Club held its junior presentation night at the clubrooms last Friday. The votes were counted for each of the four junior teams that represented the club this year. At every game, three randomly selected parents each awarded votes for the f ive players they adjudged to be the team’s best. Votes were awarded from f ive (best) down to one (f ifth best). Under 18(1) Mercurial midf ielder Che Durran took out this year’s best and fairest award for the Ocean Grove Colts(1) team. With his team playing in AFL Barwon’s Division 1 competition, Durran matched motors with some of the best junior on-ballers in the state this year. He polled 104 votes to just get the nod ahead of the hardworking Ben Potter (98 votes). These two led the count throughout the night and either could have won the award coming in to the last game. Reid Baker-Hutchinson was rewarded for his unwavering nononsense approach with

the Most Determined trophy while Harry Walker took home the Coaches Award. Under 18(2) Dylan Whitley lead allcomers in the Colts(2) vote count. Dylan had a dominant year in the ruck for the Division 4 premiers and polled 97 votes. He won the award ahead of clever midf ielder James Peers who f inished on 64 votes. The redoubtable Arthur McPhee capped off a f ine year when he was honoured with the Most Consistent trophy. Hard-nosed skipper James McGarry added the Coaches Award to his trophy cabinet and should also be commended for leading from the front in the premiership celebrations. Under 16(1) In a tight contest, budding Iron Man Nick Giblin took out the Under 16(1) best and fairest on 118 votes ahead of co-captains Byron Taylor (110) and Darcy Pearson (91). Giblin came on in leaps and bounds this year and the award is testament to his f itness, hard work and dedication to the team.

Che Durran won the Colts division one team best and fairest.

Best f irst-year player went to the hard as nails Connor Harvey. Under 16(2) This count went down to the wire with pacy midf ielder Darcy Copeland (105 votes) pipping Pete Attard at the post (99 votes). The blond bombshell certainly caught the attention of the all the judges as Copeland was runner up in the league best and fairest as well. Jak Bergmann capped a consistent year to f inish third on 82 votes, while captain Jack Priestley's leadership qualities were recognised with the Coaches Award for the season.

Dylan Whitley won the Colts division two team best and fairest.

grove soccer

Surfside into big one Surfside Waves v Bell Pack SC 4-1 (Nick Hargreaves, Cagdas Ozay 2, Steve McGain) WITH conditions fine and a light breeze coming from the Marlin Drive end, Waves started against the wind and immediately Ball Park looked to take advantage launching long balls up to their lone forward. This aerial approach was dealt with by the Waves defensive organisation. The opening 10 minutes fashioned very little as the ball spent more time in the air than where the Waves prefer to play it, on the deck. Ozay had the first clear cut chance of the half when he was released through on goal with the Bell Park 'keeper saving well. Jack Pedler then failed to direct his shot on target as the Waves began to take control in terms of possession. Bell Park then had a good effort just off target from distance. The cagey atmosphere of the game saw both sides strong in the tackle compelling the referee to issues several cautions. Pedler was starting to see more of the ball with one combination with Staffen Hargreaves finishing with Craig Groom’s shot just lifting over the Bell Park bar. The Parkers then broke forward to test Roscoe in the Waves goal. Ozay, playing against his old club, was receiving his fair share of attention. Fortunately

GOAL: Cagdas Ozay scores a wonder goal from the outside of his foot. with their interest averted the net there were cries from this freed up the Waves' the Surfside crowd and other dangerous forward in players alike. The linesman Nick Hargreaves. Finding had raised his flag for an space 25 yards out from goal infringement. There were he unleashed a powerful a tense few seconds as the goal-bound effort that beat ref consulted the linesman. the Bell Park ‘keeper to put The goal was disallowed, Waves up 1-nil. A solid offside the call. It was a performance by the Waves pivotal decision as almost in the first half had reduced immediately the Waves their opponents to direct broke forward down the football, looking to scrap a right, neat passing between chance from within the box. Staffen and Jack saw the ball Alternatively Surfside had played into Ozay, who from tried to impose their brand the edge of the penalty box of football with crisp passing made no mistake. With Bell and backing themselves in Park now needing to chase front of goal. the game the match became The 2nd stanza a desperate struggle. The commenced with Pedler referee had controlled the again threatening down the combatants well up to this right side and nearly scoring point but had no choice but at the near post. Waves had to red card a Bell Park player come out firing with Coach for his hack from behind Luis McClelland’s half- on Gabe McClelland. time chat in the shade of Reduced to 10 men then the corner flag working its made the possibility more magic. More early pressure difficult for the Parkers to should have resulted in a get back into the match. 2nd for the Waves but it was Shortly after the contest the Bell Park side that scored was effectively over as the on the break, as the ball hit influential Pedler dinked

Staffan Hargreaves inside the Bell Park left back then tried the cheekiest of attempts at the near post totally bamboozling the ‘keeper leaving McGain to roll a gentle back heel over the line to make it 3-nil. In cruise control now the Waves were stroking the football confidently and frustrating their dejected opponents. Then to rub salt into the wound Ozay scored a 4th with a header from the left side of the penalty area. As the match neared its conclusion there was some consolation for Bell Park, a surging run down the right flank by the No 21 ended with a sublime attempt from the by-line which sailed over Roscoe’s despairing reach into the goal. A great if not fortuitous strike but nothing short of what Bell Park deserved. They had fought hard, but were punished by the patient Surfside.

Waves gallant Under 14 Girls Surfside Waves 1 vs Kardinia 3 THE under 14 girls were gallant in defeat against top of the table Kardinia in their semi-final. Quickly out of the blocks the Waves shocked Kardinia by scoring in the first minute. Ciera Major netting following a flowing passing move. The Waves were on top until Kardinia equalised through an excellent header. Kardinia took the lead in the 24th minute against the run of play with the Waves defenders outnumbered. The Waves were unfortunate not to equalise just before halftime when a shot from Maeve Dungey appeared to hit the side netting. Spectators behind the goal however maintained that the ball went in the net and came out through a hole and was in fact a goal. This would have given the Waves momentum going into the second half but alas it was not to be. Kardinia led 2-1 at half time. The second half saw Kardinia again outnumber the Waves defenders who were pushing forward in search of an equaliser to go to a 3-1 lead. In the final 14 minutes the Waves worked hard to get back in the game but to no avail. When the referee called time Kardinia led 3-1.

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Grubbers celebrate end of season OCEAN Grove Football and Netball Club held its annual senior presentation night at the Ocean Grove Hotel on Friday September 19. More than 60 guests attended the Grubbers’ nights of nights including Ocean Grove resident and Liberal for Bellarine Candidate member Ron Nelson. The Voice was on hand to capture images of the award winners on the night.

Ash Mayor and netball D grade best and fairest Rachael Mayor. Netball under 19 coach Paula Birch and best and fairest Amy Gibbs.

Netball B grade best and fairest winner Tahlia Sinnott.

D grade netball best and fairest Amber Binns (pictured above) and football coaches award winner Jack Rawlings (pictured left).

Ocean Grove footballers James Mctaggart and Matt Davies (pictured top left); A grade netball best and fairest Candice Parker and Bec Friend (pictured top right); and Ocean Grove senior runner-up Andy Higgins, winner Patrick Maloney and club legend Damian ‘Bones’ Clark (pictured left).

Waves grand final

Waves downed in final

Surfside Waves Division Two side finished runners-up after a grand final loss to Lara, but won the league by finishing top of the table. VERY trying conditions greeted the players for the Division Two grand final at Grovedale Reserve. Surfside Waves were probably favourites going into the match having comfortably won the League Championship. Lara finished second so there was no doubt that the two best teams had reached the grand final. The Waves settled quickly battling against a very strong wind and soon had Lara under pressure. Steve McGain unluckily hit the post with a great effort in the 5th minute which would have given the Waves a flying start. Apart from a couple of breakaways in the first half, the Waves' defenders kept the Lara forwards pretty much under control. In the 25th

minute a defensive lapse saw the Waves allow the league top scorer Damien Nasta (Lara) to be first to the ball and beat two Waves defenders before slotting the ball into the corner of the net to give Lara the lead against the run of play. The rest of the half saw the Waves continue to dominate possession although the wind was the dominating force in the game making it difficult for both sets of players to control the ball. The Waves went to half time trailing Lara 1-0. In the second half Lara had the hurricane in their faces and battled to get the ball to the half way line as the Waves went in search of an equaliser. However it was Lara who extended their lead 15 minutes into

the half following another defensive mix up that allowed Nasta to nip in for his second. The Waves toiled hard but were finding scoring chances scarce against a compact Lara defence. They grabbed a goal back when Jack Peddler converted from the spot after a blatant foul by a Lara defender. This made for an exciting last 10 minutes as the Waves went all out for an equaliser. However it was not to be and Lara held on to secure the win. The Waves have had an outstanding season, winning the league championship by four points from Lara. It was fitting that the two best teams played off in the grand final.

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Search over Waves downed, but still champions

Surfside Waves lost the Football Federation Geelong Region Division Two final 2-1 to Lara on Sunday. The Waves' goal was scored from the penalty spot by Jack Peddler and he is pictured taking the kick while the ball sails into the net (inset). And while the Waves lost the grand final, they won the champions title for finishing top of the table. For the full story, see page 47.

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OCEAN Grove Football Club was due to unveil its new senior coach this week. The search to find a replacement for outgoing coach Shane Jack was cut to three contenders last week. Eight applicants applied for the prized role after Jack stood down in early August. “A new senior coach will definitely be announced this week,” Ocean Grove director of football Garry O’Callaghan told the Voice. The decision to appoint a successful applicant is expected to be ratified at a committee meeting this week. O’Callaghan was part of a four-person subcommittee that selected a new coach for 2015. He joined Ocean Grove four-time senior premiership player James Dalton, former Footscray VFL player Brian Cordy and former WAFL club West Perth player Anthony Gravener. Gravener currently works as a school teacher at Saint Ignatius College in Drysdale. For the announcement on the new coach log on to www.facebook.com/ OceanGroveVoice this week. MEANWHILE Shane Jack said if he is to play on in 2015 it will be at Ocean Grove. “I am still undecided what I am going to do (next year) but if I do play footy again it will be at Ocean Grove,” Jack said at the senior presentation night.