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We’re still winners! OCEAN Grove Surf Lifesaving Club will get the remaining funds for its long-awaited upgrade after a bi-partisan $1m election pledge ensured the club would receive a grant even before Saturday’s election. The official result of the election was still in the balance when the Voice went to print although it is likely that Sarah Henderson will retain the seat of Corangamite. Regardless of the final result, both

Liberal and Labor made bi-partisan promises to the club last week. Club president Steve Peatling welcomed announcements from the Corangamite candidates for the two major parties, which will allow the $4m development to go ahead. “We’ve been lobbying hard for it over the last few years - this really gets us over the line,” he said. Mr Peatling was confident the up-

grade would start just after Easter next year and said tenders would go out very soon. The club received $2.675m from the State Government for the project, as well as raising $300,000 itself. The club’s membership has doubled over the past decade, but it has struggled to meet the patrol needs of Victoria’s most-used beach, due to its deteriorating clubrooms.

The project will include a new training room and storage facilities, increased access, and relocated changerooms, restrooms and catering areas. Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson was first to announce $1m for the club in the lead-up to the Federal Election. “Having worked closely with the club over a number of years, I am delighted to be making this commitment,” she said.

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“The new facilities will support the club’s great work for the community.” ALP Corangamite candidate Libby Coker matched the pledge on 28 June. “I’ve spoken to the club and they’re overjoyed - as you could imagine,” she said. Ms Coker said the bi-partisan commitment would “enable Ocean Grove residents to look at the bigger picture” when they decided which party should govern Australia.

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OCEAN Grove’s Peter Cullen is worried the town’s football club could lose its rich and proud history with the move to its new home ground. Mr Cullen has been involved in the Ocean Grove Football Club for 30 years and said it “has lost (its) soul” in the transition to Shell Road. “There’s nothing to see where we’ve been, what we’ve done and who we are,” he said. “This club has a rich history of 64 years which no-one will ever see.” Mr Cullen said Shell Road Memorial Reserve Pavilion was a brilliant new facility, but lacked adequate space for memorabilia. “The problem is the facility was never designed to have its memorabilia,” he said. “You go there and it’s just sterile. One of the great pleasures of being involved in local footy is going into a club’s social rooms and looking at its history.” The pavilion only has one trophy cabinet,

and too many of its walls are glass, Mr Cullen said. However Shell Road Pavilion management board president Phil Emery said the council had done a fantastic job with the money they had. Mr Emery said it was simply not realistic for the four clubs using the pavilion to display all their memorabilia. “If it was open slather it would look like a dog’s breakfast,” he said. “It wouldn’t take many of those massive oak shields to totally dominate the space.” He said club memorabilia was now very high on its agenda, after an extremely busy start to the season. “The board treats it very seriously,” he said. He expected the board to address the issue in its meeting on 5 July and said clubs would have to be smarter in how they chose to display memorabilia. A City of Greater Geelong spokesperson said the council would wait for the reserve committee to look into the matter before com- DISAPPOINTED: Footy club life-member Peter Cullen is menting. worried the club will lose its history. 156303

SES open the doors on recent upgrades By LUKE VOOGT BELLARINE SES opened its doors this month to celebrate the recent upgrades to its Grubb Road headquarters. Unit Controller Dion Henderson was pleased with the turnout and relished the chance to show off the newly-upgraded facility. “The open day was a great opportunity for locals to see what the SES does and meet the volunteers who are keeping our community safe,” he said. Mr Henderson thanked the community for their ongoing support. “It is because of this support we

are able to improve these facilities and keep up with the needs of the growing Bellarine community” he said. “We help locals in time of flood, storm and other emergencies. None of us are paid - we do it because we’re passionate to help in times of strife. Activities on the open day included guided tours, equipment demonstrations, live music and a visit from SES mascot Paddy Platypus. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville officially opened the newly-refurbish headquarters. Joining her were council members and SES chief

executive Stephen Griffin. A recent $150,000 grant from the State Government, along with a significant contribution from the local community, allowed the Bellarine unit to perform upgrades. Mr Henderson said the upgrades would allow SES members to respond much more quickly to local emergencies. “We know that people who are properly prepared for emergencies suffer less and bounce back more quickly.” The upgrades include a new training room and additional vehicle and storage spaces.

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Chance plays its part in Archibalds entry By LUKE VOOGT BARWON Heads artist John Druce hopes a chance meeting with a giant-wave surfer will help him win this year’s Archibald Prize. John’s latest entry into Australia’s most prestigious portrait competition depicts daredevil Jan Juc surfer Ross Clarke-Jones with a giant wave crashing in the background. Earlier this month John watched the Clarke-Jones on Netflix at his son-in-law’s Sydney home. “Some of the waves he rides are incredible,” John said. A week later he ran into him at a Torquay store. A man held the door for John’s wife, Sandra, who she recognised was Clarke-Jones. “We just watched you in a movie and you’re mad,” Sandra told the amused surfer. After a friendly chat he agreed to pose for the portrait which is now on its way to the Archibalds. John, 77, said he had entered the prestigious portrait competition at least 20 times since 1977. “I’ve lost count,” he told the Voice.

WAVE OF COLOUR: John Druce with his Ross Clarke-Jones portrait for the Archibald Prize. 155755 “I’ve been putting them in for a while.” Perhaps his most noteworthy entry was of Geelong AFL legend Gary Ablett Snr in the late 1990s. When he met Ablett for the first

sitting the footballer brought sons Nathan and Gary Jnr but forgot his jersey, John said. The raw power of the football legend, stripped to the waist, awed him.

“If you were on him and he gave you an elbow to chest that would be you out for the day.” John has painted tattooed gypsies, a Northern Territory Administrator and original West Gate Bridge chairman Sir Oscar Meyer. The son of a fisherman, John has lived at Barwon Heads his whole life, apart from 10 years working in England’s film industry during the 1960s. He started drawing at an early age and was an illustrator at the Sun Newspaper before moving to the UK in 1966. His portrait work also stretches back to the era when he’d paint pictures for a pound each in Torquay. “I’d paint 10 or 15 a day,” he said. John was a graphic design teacher at Gordon Institute of TAFE for 25 years. After retiring 12 years ago he travelled around Australia by caravan with his wife and he met hundreds of interesting people who inspired his painting.

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Woman wanted over thefts POLICE are searching for a woman after a truck theft in Point Lonsdale and purchases with a stolen credit card in Ocean Grove. The truck was stolen from Point Lonsdale at 6.50am, 20 June. Police allege the woman later stole a credit card from the truck and used it to make purchases at Ocean Grove stores. They identified a woman from

CCTV footage from an Ocean Grove store who they said could assist with their investigation. Bellarine Sergeant Grant Langmaid said police were following up a suspect and anticipated making an arrest soon. Anyone with further information can call Bellarine Police Station on 5256 2698 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

sites needed pedestrian crossing upgrades, and made 120 suggestions for new or improved resting places. Mr Tieppo said there had been requests for crossing upgrades at the Shell Road roundabout, and the Wallington Road-Guthridge Street, Shell-Aldebaran roads and Presidents Avenue-Orton Street intersections. He said these would be evaluated and would form part of the next phase of the community consultation process. Mr Tieppo said the council provided $95,000 in its 2016/17 budget to continue the consultation and preliminary design works for the project. Residents will pay for half of the project, but the council is yet to announce how its Special Charge Scheme will work. Either residents adjoining new footpaths will pay, residents will pay based on their proximity to new footpaths or all Ocean Grove residents will contribute.

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OCEAN Grove’s footpath upgrade is one step closer after Geelong council released the results of a survey of local residents. The council’s engineering services unit is reviewing the responses and preparing a final draft of the proposed network. The council’s city services general manager William Tieppo said survey participation was very high, with 838 surveys completed. “A total of 950 project brochures were distributed and there were 2500 views of the project website.” The majority of survey respondents were satisfied with the council’s draft footpath network, with 62 per cent requesting no changes, Mr Tieppo said. “There will be further consultation with the community later in the year.” Safety was the factor listed by the majority of respondents followed by accessibility and ease of walking. Respondents said 120 sites needed improved lighting and 400

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Full dose of music THERE has been a lot going on at the Bellarine Secondary College Music department this semester. The Year 11 VET Music students were visited by Ilan Kidron from the Potbellez and producer JP Fung (Cold Chisel, Birds of Tokyo). A total of 16 students worked for two days to write and record four songs. They can be listened to at: https://soundcloud.com/user745901591. More than 100 students attended a music industry day which was represented by six schools across the region. The students participated in various workshops including songwriting, industry speed dating and performance. They networked and performed for people from every facet of the music industry. From songwriters to copyrighters, festival directors to roadies, everyone was represented. The day concluded with the final of the APRA Songmakers songwriting competition, won by Mabel Windred-Wornes. The Grove Pavilion hosted the Year12 VET class for their first performance of the year. It was an action-packed day where all 20 students performed for over four hours to a full house. There will be more performances next term at other local venues. Keep your ear to the ground.

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Big fine for workplace fall AN Ocean Grove builder was convicted and fined $25,000 over an incident in which a plasterer suffered severe spinal injuries and a fractured skull after falling more than two metres from a work platform. Vand Builders Pty Ltd pleaded guilty in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court to one count of breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The builder was also ordered to pay $4000 in costs. The court heard that in 2015 the company was contracted to build two adjoining double-storey townhouses at Ocean Grove, engaging Precision Plastering Pty Ltd for plastering work. A truck delivering more than 40 sheets of plaster to the site in Sep-

tember 2015 became bogged so workers unloaded it by hand using a steel scaffolding work platform. The sheets were passed hand to hand by seven workers to a secondfloor balcony. The court was told that the 2.1 metre high platform had no guard rails. A sub-contractor for Precision Plastering asked for some form of fall protection but Vand Builders added a piece of frame to only one side of the platform. However one of the largest sheets, weighing 40 kilograms, snapped as it was being moved and the subcontractor fell through, landing on his head, fracturing his skull and breaking his spine.

In his victim impact statement read to the court, the subcontractor said the fall had left him with a range of physical and emotional problems. He said he needed crutches to move and a wheelchair for longer distances, and struggled to engage in family social activities. He had five children under the age of 12 and was no longer involved in their sporting events due to mobility and anxiety issues. “I have no sense of pride any more, struggling to get my head around the fact that I have a permanent disability for the rest of my life,” he said in his statement. WorkSafe health and safety executive director Marnie Williams said

the man’s life had been changed forever because Vand Builders had not made safety a priority. “The company had prepared a Safe Work Method Statement but had failed to follow it, and the result has been devastating for this man and his family,” Ms Williams said. Ms Williams said the fact that the worker had to make a request to the company to employ basic safety measures on the platform was staggering. “In this case, guard rails and edge protection should have been provided for all sides of the work platform where there was a risk of a fall,” she said. Precision Plastering has also been charged over the incident and will face court at a later date.

A 51-YEAR-OLD Ocean Grove man was recently found guilty and fined $1745 in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court over the possession of koi carp. Regional supervising Fisheries Victoria officer Paul Millar said the man was fined $600 for possessing a declared noxious aquatic species, $1000 for failing to provide supplier details to Fisheries Victoria and $145 in court costs. Fisheries Officers searched a property in October 2015 and found a large makeshift pond containing 19 live koi carp. “A number of polystyrene boxes marked ‘live fish’ were also located with one box clearly displaying international flight details originating out of Bangkok,” he said. Mr Millar said koi carp are an ornamental variety of common carp

(Cyprinus carpio) and are declared a noxious aquatic species in Victoria. “Common carp are extremely destructive and have contributed to the degradation of numerous Victorian waterways since being introduced,” he said. “They can spread and populate to areas quickly. They out-compete native fish and destroy natural habitat.” Mr Millar said although the fish looked very beautiful they posed a significant threat to Victorian waterways and could have substantial environmental impacts. He reminded the public that it is an offence to be in possession of any declared noxious aquatic species in Victoria without a permit. Anyone who sees or suspects illegal fishing activity is urged to call the 24-hour reporting line 13 FISH (13 3474).

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Sausages and swings OCEAN Grovers turned out to vote in the federal election held on Saturday. With official polling stations at Surfside Primary School and Ocean Grove Primary School, Grovers enjoyed a sausage sizzle after filling in their ballot papers.

With the official result of the election not known as the Voice went to print, it is likely that Liberal MP Sarah Henderson will retain the seat of Corangamite despite a swing against her and a swing for Labor candidate Libby Coker. Nothing beats a good old sausage sizzle at Surfside Primary School. 156318 All pictures: JAMIE CULLUM

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Ocean Grove CFA State View, with Lisa Neville MP SINCE being elected as the Member for Bellarine in 2002 I have had the honour to work with all our CFA brigades on the Bellarine. In that time I have come to personally know many of our local firefighters, both career and volunteer, and in doing so also come to fully appreciate the dedicated way in which they go about their important job of protecting our local communities. And - as I saw first hand over the Christmas period - the role many play in protecting other towns like Wye River. Over the last 12 months I have had the pleasant duty of handing over to both the Ocean Grove and Wallington brigades new tankers. So it will be with great pleasure that I will be attending the Ocean Grove Fire Brigade annual dinner on Saturday 9 July. The local brigade dinners are always a great night where firefighters and their partners get the much deserved chance to enjoy company of their colleagues over dinner and drinks. I take this opportunity publically to congratulate and thank the Ocean Grove Brigade for their important contribution to this community and look forward to catching up with them at their annual dinner.

Bellarine SES On Sunday 26 June I joined members of the Bellarine SES to officially open the upgrade and extension works undertaken on their headquarters in Grubb Road. The works included the construction of a new shed to house emergency vehicles, trailers and boats together with the refurbishment of the old building to increase and improve training facilities. These works were carried out following a $100,000 election commitment of the State Government, although funding was subsequently increased by an additional $50,000 to ensure the needs of the SES were fully met in carrying out their duties. As the local member I fully understand the importance of the SES to the community in times of an emergency or disaster and as such I have been pleased to work with them in getting these works complete and now operating. Importantly the upgrade will not only benefit the SES but also the wider community because the increased training facility will allow the SES to expand their community resilience training. The training allows the SES to equip individuals and community organisations with important skills when confronted

with an emergency situation. And in addition the training room doubles as the Emergency Control Room Centre in the event of an emergency. Like the local CFA brigades I also commend the Bellarine SES and all their members for their commitment to our local communities and residents. Marlin and Tuckfield traffic lights update Locals will be well aware that as part of the 2014 state election, the State Government committed $1 million to install much-needed traffic lights on the corner of Marlin Drive and Tuckfield Street. VicRoads have advised that construction has commenced and that the lights will be operational in mid-September, making traffic movement and safety much improved at this busy intersection. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me by email or call my office if there are any matters that I may be able to assist you with directly. Hon Lisa Neville, MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@parliament.vic.gov.au Twitter@Lisanevillemp Ph: 5248 3462

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WITH the Keen As Kombi launching its East Coast Tour in Ocean Grove, Keen’s Mustard is offering three $35 prize packs for Voice readers. The packs contain a commemorative Keen’s Mustard tin full of recipe bases, Keen’s Kombi tea towel and a Keen’s Shopping list. To win this winter give-away pack, just post 25 words and a picture on the Ocean Grove Voice Facebook page on what you’re “keen as” on in Ocean Grove. The top three entries will be announced at 1pm on 15 July on our Facebook Page and will be published in the Your Voice section of the 20 July Voice. The Kombi will be at Ocean Grove Woolworths on Saturday 8 July, from noon to 3pm.

THE Voice wishes to say goodbye to its manager and co-founder Michele Mitten, after nearly a decade at the newspaper. Michele, along with former editor Alan Barber, created the newspaper in 2007 to give the people of Ocean Grove a voice. Michele said she was sad to leave and had a lot of fond memories working at the paper. “I want to thank the people of Ocean Grove for all the support they’ve given us over the years, as well as all staff past and present,” Michele said. “It’s been an absolute pleasure to be a part of this community.” The Voice thanks Michele and Alan for their years of service and their dedication to the newspaper, and wishes them all the best in their future pursuits.

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OCEAN Grove Primary School celebrated everything Asian with a day of Bollywood dancing, yoga and costumes on 24 June. The Asian Day - the school’s sec-

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“It’s good for them to be exposed to cultural differences and become more tolerant.” Jo said the day was part of the school’s Indonesian curriculum.

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Trivia challenge gets Ned on the move By LUKE VOOGT OCEAN Grove teenager Ned Weatherly is off to the World under-20 Athletics Championships in Poland thanks to $4050 raised at a local trivia night. The Voice spoke to Ned on 22 June, as he was about to board a plane to Germany at Sydney Airport. The Olympic hopeful was raring to compete in the hammer throw in the Polish city of Bydgoszcz. “I’m a little bit nervous but I’ve been training well so I’m confident,” he said. “All the signs are looking towards a top three finish.” Ned and a table of friends joined more than 150 people at the trivia night, which was organised by local

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Treasure Hunt during the holidays,” she said. “The boys love it and now we love it even more because Finn has just won.” Another local boy, Sam Hines, won the runnerup prize: a $50 Supertoys voucher. He was in the Grampians with his family as the Voice called them to announce the win and he’s still not sure what he will spend the money on. “I might have a browse and see what’s there,” he said Departing Voice manager Michele Mitten presented Finn with the $100 Supertoys voucher.

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Lions and Rotary members. “I had a great atmosphere,” he said. “It was great to be surrounded by all these people supporting me.” Ned’s father William said the trivia night originated from a simple letter he wrote asking the Lions Club for a small contribution. Instead, the club joined with Rotary and Ocean Grove Bowling Club to raise the full amount required for Ned to compete. “The money they raised was amazing,” William said. “We just had to turn up - they took care of everything.” Ned dreams of one day competing in the Olympics and said he was forever grateful for the local support.

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■ Lloyd Spiegel, 1 July, $20. ■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Check http://barwonheadshotel.com.au/ Live_Music.php for upcoming gigs. ■ Wednesdays, Master of Dartness and Poker from 7pm. ■ Thursdays, Trivia Night 7.30pm. ■ Friday Happy Hour, 5pm-7pm, raffle, live music. ■ Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays, 10pm-1am. ■ DJs Saturdays 10pm-1am.

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Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall

Barwon Heads Community Hall

■ Making waves music/poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month from 2pm5.30pm.

■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.

■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Ph: 5251 3393.

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Ocean Grove Bowling Club

■ Sundays 12.30pm-4.30pm, live music, sensational food and wine. Ph: 5253 3180.

■ Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Ph: 0435 481 920.

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Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove

■ Open weekends and public holidays, 11am5pm, new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays. Ph: 5250 5760.

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

■ Sam Hanson, 25 June, 7.30pm. ■ Blue Wax, 16 July, 7.30pm. ■ Matt Orchard, 23 July, 7.30pm. ■ Chrissy, 30 July, 7.30pm. ■ Happy hour 5pm-6pm weekdays (excluding public holidays).

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

Cafe Maritana ■ Live acoustic music Friday nights, open mic nights Wednesday and Thursday nights. Inquiries 5254 1188. Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm.

MARKETS AND FAIRS Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market ■ First Sunday of month, 9am-1pm, OctoberMarch at Kingston Park, Grubb Road, MaySeptember at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road.

Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market

GET ACTIVE Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall ■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. oceangrovecalisthenics@ gmail.com

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.

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Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads

READING AND WRITING Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. ■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. ■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. ■ Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. ■ Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.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 ■ Last Wednesday of month, chat room, gentle fun activities, make new friends, afternoon tea. Free event from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Inquiries to Neville on 5255 2837.

Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Ph: 5255 4294. ■ Jelly Bean Drama - an educational dramabased program for 3-5 year olds that combines structured dramatic play, movement and music. Fridays 10am-10.45am. Contact OGNC 5255 4294 for bookings. Tutor: Rachael Smith.

■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga. Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au ■ Yoga classes. Tuesdays 6pm-7pm, The Pavillion (corner The Avenue and Presidents Avenue), Hatha fusion, beginners welcome. Contact Charlotte for a free class at info@ theyogabud.com.au, 0431 110 085. ■ Barwon Heads Yoga, classes are across Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and all under-18s are free. Website: www.barwonheadsyoga.com.au. Contact Rache on 0430 515 424.

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■ Rabbit Control Field Day, Friday 15 July, 10am to 3pm at Curlewis Golf Club. Information and demonstrations, lunch included, $10, numbers limited. Registration facilitator@bellarinelandcare.org.au or 0457 333 727. What’s On: phone 5255 3233 or email news@voicegroup.com.au

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

■ Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

■ Wednesdays 9am, Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.

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■ Tuckerberry Farm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm.

■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.

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

10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.

Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

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

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

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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, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 0422 134 810. Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com

Tuesdays First Tuesday of each month If you are new to the area, or would just like to enjoy some time with other people, we invite you to join us at our Meet ‘n’ Greet morning tea. Venue is Springdale Neighbourhood Centre and we get together the first Tuesday of the month at 10.15am to enjoy a cuppa and a chat. There is no charge for this. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along on the day. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Bellarine TOWN, 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.

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

Last Tuesday of every month. Bellarine for Refugees, Starfish Bakery, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.

Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827. Chord Club - meet to make music: first and third Wednesday of the month, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com. au or 0412 199 467. U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday, 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as ‘Fifty Shades of Red’ or on a lesser-known Australian artist like Dorrit Black, before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday 20 July, or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, once the new school term begins on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au

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Fourth Monday of every month

First and Third Tuesday of every month

Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson’s Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm-2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.

Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove,

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm,

Third Wednesday of every month

Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629. Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.

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

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

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

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

Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.

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Tearful tale of tender love ROMEO and Juliet is one of William Shakespeare’s most widely known plays. Along with Hamlet, it is certainly one of the most performed. It was his one of his earliest works. Join Melbourne City Ballet as they bring the classical ballet version of William Shakespeare’s arguably most popular work, Romeo and Juliet, to life. Choreographed by artistic director Michael Pappalardo, William Shakespeare’s classic story explores the chance meeting of two young lovers, the son and daughter of two rival families, who quickly develop a forbidden love that could cost them their lives. Featuring principal artists Yuiko Masukawa and Brendan Bradshaw, Romeo and Juliet is Melbourne City Ballet’s most raw production and an event not to be missed. The show is on at the Potato Shed in Drysdale, on 8 July at 7.30pm. Tickets available at the Customer Service Centres or by credit card over the phone. Cost is $36 for adults, $32 for concession and $20 for students under 18.

Jamie’s pulling the strings on music career By LUKE VOOGT OCEAN Grove teenager Jamie Pye will be the youngest performer at the second Melbourne Guitar Show next month. It’s the second time at the event for the 19-yearold guitarist, and he’s keen to see how it’s grown. “It looks like they’re beefing it up a bit,” he said. Jamie will bring his acoustic guitar to the stage, having already played at festivals around the Bellarine and the Surf Coast. He’ll also give demonstrations for guitar manufacturer Cole Clark alongside Melbourne blues guitarist Lloyd Spiegel and company CEO Miles Jackson. “I’ll be giving everybody a taste of what sounds you can get out of the guitar,” he said. Jamie got into the Victorian Arts College last year and has so far loved the challenge of song writing and developing his music. “I really like working with the teachers that are better than me,” he said. “It’s unreal how fun it is performing with other artists.” Jamie wants to “settle down” as a music teacher eventually, but not before trying his hand in the industry. “Before then I want to go out there and give it a red-hot crack,” he said. Jamie hopes to release some new songs this year and would love to perform at festivals around Australia. Jamie’s influences including Newton Fawkner and John Butler. Event promoters describe his music as a “patchwork of alternate tunings, chiming harmonics and gorgeous melodic counterpoints”. Jamie will join some famous names in the 2016 line up, including Kevin Borich and Bob Spencer - who played in the Angels and the Skyhooks. The show will feature 70 exhibits - 20 more than last year - at Caulfield Racecourse on 6 and 7 August. Organisers are hoping to top the 5000-strong crowd at last year’s inaugural event.

YOUNG TALENT: Ocean Grove guitarist Jamie Pye

health fitness lifestyle

Keep in the move this winter WINTER is well upon us. With our days shortened and warm weather a distant memory it’s tempting to stay indoors, sleep more and move a whole lot less. The idea of ’human hibernation’ certainly has merit. Slowing down the pace of life, enjoying more quiet nights in and getting extra sleep can all be good for our health if life has been a bit too busy. However, our bodies are designed to move and regular activity is important to keep healthy, even during winter. Keeping up a regular exercise routine in the cooler months has many positive, health enhancing effects. So, when you feel tempted to skip the exercise and snuggle up on the couch (yet again), consider some of the following benefits you may be missing out on: Exercise stimulates the release of mood enhancing serotonin and dopamine, reducing anxiety and depression. Regular exercise enhances our ability to

Fitness builds a tighter community MOVING to a new area has many challenges, however fitness has an amazing way of bringing like-minded people together. Members of Step into Life build camaraderie during sessions and soon find that they have common interests. I often find that as members start chatting they find they grew up in the same area or have acquaintances in common. Relationships grow as the members train together, enjoying a laugh and encouraging each other in their common goal to become fitter

and healthier. After training, members enjoy a coffee and a chat and soon the relationships grow to getting together outside of training. Since starting Step into Life Ocean Grove nearly six years ago, owner Penny Tomkinson has seen many great friendships formed through training. People who previously would have not crossed paths have become firm friends as a result of their common interest in fitness. Although they are ultimately a fitness group, one of

their values is to build strong relationships with members, businesses and the community. Step into Life welcome all fitness levels to the sessions, as a personal trainer there is no greater reward than seeing people achieve their goals. Step into Life Ocean Grove is welcoming all new residents with three free sessions. Book today by phoning Penny on 0403 896 104, or book online at www.stepintolife.com.au/locations/australia/VIC/ocean-grove

fight viral and bacterial infections, very useful when colds and flu are about. Exercising outdoors increases our skin’s exposure to sunlight so our body is able to make vitamin D, especially important in winter when so much of our time is spent indoors. Warm up your body, reduce winter weight gain and fill your lungs with fresh air by being active outside. In addition to these important benefits, keeping active in winter also means joints stay more mobile and muscles retain strength and flexibility. That means less winter aches and pains too. Now who’s keen for some winter work outs? For advice on exercise and helping your body to prepare for it, contact Parade Chiropractic Ocean Grove 5255 4412 or www.drrussellmottramchiro.com.au

Preventing, treating nagging pain ARE you wanting to keep fit and pain free over the winter months? Are you struggling to keep up with the demands of your winter sports/activity? See one of the qualified physiotherapists at The Parade Physiotherapy, Ocean Grove, to diagnose and treat your issue before it gets worse. The caring physiotherapists Caitlyn, Nick and Paul will provide an appropriate management plan to ease your symptoms and help you achieve your goal.

Increasingly popular, a musculoskeletal screening assessment can even help prevent those nagging knee, ankle or hamstring complaints that may leave you on the sidelines. Appointments can be made on 5255 5755. Same day appointments can be offered in most cases.

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Meerkat Manner

A fantastic indoor play centre that is fun for the whole family. Coffee & cafe options available for all to enjoy. Fully air-conditioned for those warmer months & a beautiful enclosed log fire for the chilly winter season. Available for children’s birthday parties & private functions. Dedicated toddler area for tiny tots aged 0 – 4 Two large indoor slides & a large play structure full of all kinds of adventurous fun! Please like & follow our Facebook page for all opening times as these may vary throughout the year.

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Engaged, motivated and inspired CHRISTIAN College Bellarine has introduced play-based learning areas in both Prep classrooms, and through this the children have become active participants in their learning, both physically and mentally. They have discovered over time that children understand the world around them by being physical, not just learning through the processes of their mind. Exploring, creating, and dramatising have been approached with great enthusiasm while the children learn. This gentle approach has eased the transition from kindergarten to school, creating confident, inquisitive students who are having fun while exploring their learning. It has helped establish friendships that will flourish throughout the year, as social interaction and respect for each other’s learning is essential.

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Friends run play cafe for kids TARA Trott and Cai Balara say they’re living the dream at their kid-friendly cafe, Meerkat Manner Indoor Play and Cafe. “Working with children is our favourite thing,” Cai says. “It has been wonderful getting to know so many families in the local community.” Cai and Tara recently celebrated 12 months running the business, after buying the cafe from “Let’em Loose” last year. “We both adore working with children ... so what better business to start than a place where we can live dreams on a daily basis,” Cai says. Cai and Tara have known each other for three years and have a history of working with children. Tara is a qualified art teacher with an extensive career in before and after school care, while Cai worked at an indoor play centre in her teens. “Since that time I’ve dreamed of running a business such as Meerkat Manner,” Cai says. “We can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

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Woodlands Preschool is turning 40 WOODLANDS Preschool is committed to providing excellent community-based kinder, and has done so for 40 years. It’s time to celebrate with all current and past students, families and staff. You are invited to come along to the celebrations on Sunday 23 October. The festivities will take place at the kinder at 15 Wyatt Street, Ocean Grove, between 10am and

2pm, and will be fun for all the family. If you have any photos or memorabilia from the kinder over its wonderful 40 years, feel free to drop them into the kinder - perhaps, a group photo or a painting from the ’70s. For all those who haven’t had a chance to see the kinder, the preschool has a kinder in action day on Tuesday 26 July. This gives all prospective families a chance to come and see what the

school does and have a tour around the indoor and outdoor facilities. Staff and committee members will be there to answer any questions you may have. The fouryear-old session is from 9.30am to 10:30am and the three-year-old session will run from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Woodlands runs a play-based program supporting literacy and numeracy development and caters to the individual needs of all children, from a social, emotional and physical perspective. The fantastic staff run a number of incursions and excursions throughout the year, such as library visits, and participate in the Bush Kinder

program. It a strong belief that children should be active in giving back to the community. Recently, the preschool teamed up with the Lions Club, collecting food donations for families in need. It also joined with GKA and Deakin University, raising funds for preschool education resources for East Timor. The preschool is still taking enrolments for its 2017 program, in particular the three-year-old program which still has limited vacancies. Contact the kinder or Geelong Kindergarten Association for details. The preschool looks forward to the next 40 years of learning and fun at Woodlands Preschool.

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Explore natural charms of this coastal location YOU might think that coming into the colder winter months that heading outdoors in the chilly wind and, most likely, the rain in St Leonards is not a good choice. But the deceptively charming place that is St Leonards has a couple of natural offerings to entice the visitor. You could explore St Edwards Point Nature Conservation Reserve National Park. Activities include: bird watching, bushwalking, beachwalking, watching gorgeous sunsets and admiring the views across the bay to Queenscliff, Red Hill, Portsea, and right around back to the city of

Melbourne. Park in the car park on Beach Road then walk along the shore to the lookout. Or you could see the local wildlife. Walk the back track through Edwards Point Nature Conservation Reserve, keeping a lookout for local wildlife (such as kangaroos), while getting the kids to watch out for the rare orange-bellied parrot, which spends winter in the region. Take binoculars and head to Charlie’s Hole for some fascinating bird watching through the reeds over to the protected Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Swan Bay. Park at Bluff Road, St Leonards.

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Fresh ‘n’ tasty fish ‘n’ chips CASSIE and Wes took ownership of Marketplace Fish and Chips just more than two years ago. They love living in Ocean Grove because it is such a relaxing lifestyle and the community is so welcoming and friendly. In their shop they use 'frozen-atsea’ fish, which is filleted and frozen within four hours of being caught. This retains the full flavours and keeps the fish fresh and tasty. They have a special fryer that can make gluten-free chips. Tasty gluten-free grilled fish is also available. Seniors are well looked after

with a 10 per cent senior discount on every transaction when you present your senior’s card. Wow how time flies! Cassie and Wes moved here just over two years ago and they are very thankful to everyone who supports their family business. If it’s freshly cooked fish and chips you’re after, you are welcome to come into Marketplace Fish and Chips. Or you can place your order over the phone on 5256 2099 at Marketplace Shopping Centre in beautiful Ocean Grove.

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Brown Falcon at Banks Road, Mannerim. 156236 netball game (go the Grubbers under-17 2s). In a gum tree right near the (filling up) farm dams was a very handsome little eagle, and the hooked upper mandible was very impressive. Like the brown falcon, little eagles eat insects, as well as rabbits and other small mammals. After a very pleasant lunch at Mr Grubbs this week, I walked back to the car through the Oakdene forest, and fortunately I had my camera on

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BARWON COAST Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management appointed by the State Government with responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land from 7W Collendina to 42W Blue Rocks, Barwon Heads covering our beautiful beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13thBeach. Our Committee members are local residents appointed with consideration of the skills and experience that they have to offer in the management of this important piece of coastline. OUR ENVIRONMENT: WINTER WONDERS Well summer has finally left us making most of us slower in the cooler months. Did you know that the coastal environment is still very active this time of the year with new plants emerging and wildlife species migrating or emerging to grace us with their presence? The first sightings of whales along our coastline occurred last week near Ocean Grove Main Beach heading east. An unconfirmed species identification; but possibly Humpback Whales. Barwon Coast wildlife database indicates the earliest record for whale sightings was May 16th 2011. We welcome all wildlife sightings so we can grow the wildlife database together. Keep your eyes out for more whale sightings along our coast. Amazing animals to see in the wild. One of Australia’s most threatened species, the Orange –bellied Parrot is one of only two species of parrot which migrates, and it has arrived from Tasmania to feed amongst the remaining saltmarsh stands where it will remain until its flight back to Tasmania around October. Frogs are a key indicator on environmental health and should start croaking soon. Geelong has 9 frog species, most of which are nocturnal, but the endangered Growling Grass Frog may be seen basking during the daylight hours. Floodplains are an important habitat for the Ewing’s Tree Frog, whilst the Common Froglet can be found under logs or moist depressions. So get out there, start looking along our pathways, sit quietly and listen for the frog calls, get the binoculars out and go whale spotting. More importantly remember what is common today may not be common tomorrow so please stick to the pathways, keep your pets under control, pick up litter so we can ensure these amazing plants and animals remain here for future generations. DUNES LITTER Also with the onset of the cooler months, our coastline should be renewing itself to face another season. Unfortunately this has not been the case with the recent finding of a large intrusion site at 16W Ocean Grove Main beach. Our Natural Resource Management team and Green Army dedicated a days work to clean up an extensive area of dune from irresponsible beach goers. The team removed 53 bags of rubbish, ranging from sleeping bags, to a fire extinguisher and alcohol beverage containers, amongst other items. Barwon

me because a beautiful male eastern spinebill was feeding on the nectar of some flowers in the ’forest’. Eastern spinebills do move away from colder, higher elevated areas in autumn and winter, and it was the first spinebill I had seen around Ocean Grove this winter. - JENNIFER CARR, jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com

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Coast will continue to work with Bellarine Police and the local community to prevent this damaging behaviour from continuing. Our sand dunes are important habitats for not only for our unique wildlife, but more importantly for providing us access to the beach and protecting our towns from inundation. Help us educate others and let us know if you are aware of sites such as these. Together we can make a difference. BARWON ESTUARY PROJECT The Barwon Estuary Project is an initiative of the Barwon Heads Sustainability Group (BHSG), a sub-group of the Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden Inc. BHSG conducts projects to enhance the local environment and its sustainability. This local community project aims to increase knowledge and appreciation of the biodiversity and fragility of the Barwon Estuary. The project team is calling for participants to record estuary observations online or in a diary, attend workshops, guided walks and expert talks, and contribute to a community publication. As residents and visitors develop a communal understanding of the estuary and become more skilled in sharing their learning and observations via a range of communication strategies, the community will be more motivated and able to collaboratively initiate practical and innovative conservation activities using the infrastructure and experience of existing groups such as Barwon Estuary Watch, Barwon Coast and Barwon Heads Sustainability Group. Coming Soon Bird photography workshop: Sunday 19th June 2016, 2-4pm; Guided Walk - History, Plants & Water of the estuary: Sunday 14th August 2016, 2-4pm. Both activities are free and all ages welcome. Register your interest at: barwonestuary@gmail.com CYLINDERS BEACH ACCESS – 31W BARWON HEADS Barwon Coast is continuing to work on options for access from the ‘Cylinders’ car park down to 13th Beach. The site of the old staircase, lost late last year, is still active and presents almost insurmountable problems for re-building on the same site. All other options are being investigated including funding possibilities for those options. Barwon Coast knows it is a popular site and have received input from stakeholder groups supporting a replacement access in some form. We will continue to work toward the best outcome possible and to also keep the community updated as planning progresses. Gary McPike General Manager

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I ALWAYS have thought that a raptor a day keeps the doctor away, however over the past few weeks I’ve seen a daily raptor and still managed a few trips to the doctor and the dentist, so I might have to rethink my theory. I have to thank Dr David Lakis of Ocean Grove Dental Clinic for fixing my king-sized toothache. I worked night shift last week and drove to work three nights in a row past the Barwon Heads airport, and happily every time I drove down there I saw my friendly eastern barn owl in a dead tree. I also saw a tawny frogmouth sitting on a road sign which was lovely. Speaking of tawnies I heard some terrible news that one of the tawnies that have lived for years in Woodlands estate was found to have died, maybe killed by a fox. How distressing. Tawny frogmouths form partnerships for life and once established, pairs will usually stay in the same territory for a decade or more. I wonder if the remaining tawny will move on now. I always love seeing brown falcons as I drive along Wallington Road from Ocean Grove, just before the hill rises towards the equestrian centre. I received an email from Richard from Wallington, who has been closely studying the falcons, and he observed that “the (falcons) that have returned seem to have overgrown upper mandibles, indicating that they have been feeding on softer foods than normal. I suspect that their diet has been crickets and grasshoppers, with a few skinks thrown in.” Brown falcons usually eats small mammals, including mice and young rabbits. They also eats small birds, lizards, snakes, caterpillars, grasshoppers, crickets, and beetles. Insects form the bulk of a falcon’s diet during winter, and they often chase the insects on the ground. I’ve been looking at my recent brown falcon photos and I’ve been trying to compare beak sizes, but they all look pretty similar to me. Thanks so much Richard for your thought-provoking email. Speaking about big upper mandibles I was driving home from Drysdale after my daughter’s

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Sets bring out old-school skills SOUL ran the Victorian Old Mal titles last month. This event is for longboards made no later than 1968 and this year was held at Point Impossible. Women’s and Men’s Logger divisions were also held. As the sun came up competitors were greeted by a three-foot to four-foot swell with occasional larger sets and a slight onshore breeze. The conditions would prove to be a challenge for all surfers on the old heavy boards. The standard of surfing throughout the day was exceptional, with quite a few surfers competing in the both old Mal and Logger divisions. This event truly showcases the skills of traditional old-school longboard surfing on both the old and modern boards. Under 45 Old Mal: 1st Rob Emslie, 2nd Angela King, 3rd Matt Lumley, 4th Ben Jemmett. Over 45 Old Mal: 1st Darryn Murphy, 2nd Kevin Hunter, 3rd Andrew Smith, 4th Lazza Hayes. Women’s Logger: 1st Angela King, 2nd Melanie Renton-Wright. Men’s Logger: 1st Matt Lumley, 2nd Tom Hicks, 3rd Rob Emslie, 4th Chad MacLaughlin.

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Champion efforts THE Ocean Grove Golf Club has crowned its 2016 Club Champions. Sally Schaller is the ladies’ champion for the seventh time while Toby Walker won his third men’s championship. The ladies championships were sponsored by Jean Cowley of IGA Barwon Heads. Betty Glasgow was the B Grade champion, Glenys Heritage the C Grade champion, Rick Devitt the veterans’ champion and Toby Walker the junior champion.

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They gave it their all, but ... WHAT a frustrating sport football can be. Another great performance from the Waves for no return. The Women’s Division One team went down to Kardinia 1-nil, but was superbly led from the back with Melissa De Bruin stepping up to play in goal, a modified backline with Jasmin Pickett solid as usual sweeping, Cath Sattler creating out of right back, Neisha Pearson strong centrally and Kate Elstone pacy on the left. The Waves started well and played some great football through the midfield combination of Gina Murphy once again executing passes with precision, Jordan Tabakovic containing the quick Kardinia midfielders, wings Indiah van Galen, Steffi Wallace, Faye Kendall and Allana Gillbee giving the team forward momentum for strikers Alexis Pearson and later Sattler to create chances up front. The Waves fell asleep for a short time midway through the first half and conceded an unfortunate goal, then had trouble in the muddy conditions although Surfside saw a couple of good chances saved and had several shots blocked. Overall it was felt Surfside deserved at least a point the game, but that’s football. Division 2 South Men’s: (Round 11) SURFSIDE WAVES 8 d BREAKWATER EAGLES 0. The Waves took on Breakwater who were fourth on the ladder with the

Jordan Tabakovic stretches out. 156087 Waves currently second on their home pitch which had been suffering from the inclement weather. The Waves started well with Isaiah Mujica scoring inside three minutes but then became complacent throughout the first half although they managed to score through Alex Ketchen in the 36th minute and Bodey Ditloff in the 39th. The coach instructed the players to continue to press and move the ball quickly rather than succumb to the tactics of Breakwater who were playing with 10 men. The Waves came out and dominated the second half with a flurry of goals in total domination. Goals to Stuart Man-

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dley (57min), Alex Ketchen (65min), Noah Mujica (67min and with his first touch coming off the bench), and followed by Bodie Ditloff (76 and 80min) to secure another hattrick. Ditloff is on fire having scored eight goals in the last three games. Next game is at Colac on 10 July and look to secure another three points as the side seeks to hunt down Surf Coast Waves goalkeeper Mel de Bruin stepped Captain Isaiah Mujica scored within up to play a terrific game. 156087 three minutes. 156087 who are first. Under 17 Boys: (Round 11) LARA went in to the half-time break 1-nil up that the players grinded out the victory UNITED FC 0 - SURFSIDE WAVES 2. and with several players away, scored as is required on occasions. The side The Waves travelled to Lara and al- a second through Jordy Broughton though the sun was shining it was a bit- who scored his first goal for the year. takes on Breakwater in the next game terly cold morning. The Waves scored The Waves are currently equal third on on 10 July at home. Get down and supthrough Adrian Vodopic after a well- the ladder however they lowered their port the youth at Surfside Waves who guided pass from Noah Mujica. They standard this week. Coach was pleased are having a great season this year.

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Faded after half-time OCEAN Grove stayed with the Demons A Grade side at the start but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t capitalise after half-time, but all the other senior sides collected the four points on Saturday. With only four rounds left in the season B, D and 19 and Under teams will need to keep that winning feeling to stay in the four and play finals. A Grade Ocean Grove 27 vs Portarlington 41: Best: K. Ollis, E. Moroney, B. Taylor. B Grade Ocean Grove 48 vs Portarlington 25: Best: C. Britt,

L. Ollis, A. Hill. C Grade Ocean Grove 38 vs Portarlington 13: Best: B. Fankhauser, K. Collett, A. Binns. D Grade Ocean Grove 35 vs Portarlington 17: Best: B. Walter, N. Maslen, F. Needham. 19U Ocean Grove 13 vs Portarlington 22: Best: team effort. Ocean Grove were back on the winnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; list again two weeks ago with a couple of great wins against the Drysdale teams. A Grade had a close battle on their hands but took the

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four points at the end. A Grade Ocean Grove 35 vs Drysdale 31: Best: C. Parker, A. Badrock, E. Howard. B Grade Ocean Grove 35 vs Drysdale 40: Best: C. Britt, M. Badrock, L. Hood. C Grade Ocean Grove 17 vs Drysdale 14: Best: P. Birch, B. Fankhauser, B. Gavin. D Grade Ocean Grove 29 vs Drysdale 26: Best: B. Doolan, F. Needham, G. McMahon. U19 Ocean Grove 17 vs Drysdale 33: Best: team effort.

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Game off to flying start Round 12, U/9s OGCC Orange (29) vs Torquay McCartney (33): With a great start to the game Cobras were up and about, as the game continued Torquay got their running game on. Co-captain Beau Maguire-Smith started the game with great leadership attacking the ball. Other co-captain Lenny Honner also strong, attacking the ball. Anthony Griffin rucked well using his height and watching the ball. Fletcher Ward used the footy well. Sonny Warren took a mark, attacked and kicked long. OGCC White (47) vs South Barwon (40): There were some fantastic passages of play from both sides. In the second term Ned Badrock and Archie Moran linked up beautifully to dominate the term. Throughout the game Zaden Bell, Lachie Nortan and Jack McGough combined well. OGCC Blue (33) vs Torquay Ashley (31): It was a great effort consid-

ering the side was down to 15 players requiring a full four quarters from each player. Awards: Max Foley, Luke O’Brien, Jack Gross and Charlie Confoy. A special mention this week to Bohdi Hately who was out injured this week but helped out as assistant coach. U/10s OGCC Orange (75) vs Modewarre (19): A suburb effort by many, with lots of electric play, quick handballing, overhead marks and hard tackling on display. Awards to Josh Davitt, Jarrah Hay, Billy Hayward, Sunny McGain and Jami Hallam. OGCC Blue (32) vs Leopold Bews (32): The Cobra Blue boys were slow out of the blocks but warmed to the task as the sun started to shine. In a thrilling encounter Riley Doheney marked in the goal square and converted to put them in front with minutes to spare in the last quarter. Despite some desperate defence the Leopold boys kicked a

point to see scores level at the final siren. Award winners were Kai Caligari, Rory Phillips, Riley Doheney, Lucas Kelly, and Austin Webber. U/12s OGCC White (47) vs Grovedale Ford (48): Grovedale Ford, undefeated and winners by over 30 points the last time, led at half-time by 26 points. To the Cobras credit, they stormed him only to concede a point late, suffering a heart-breaking, but valiant loss. Goals: Jake Connellan 2, Connor Asquith, Liam Duckett, Baxter Lindsay, Ayden Dunell, Oliver Northam. Awards: Dan Gangell, Dylan Price, Austin Derby and Jack Dodds. OGCC Blue (55) vs St Albans Grinter (43): The Under 12 Blue boys had one of their best games of the season. They were tied at every break with St Albans Grinter, and then had a great last quarter to finish in front by 12 points. Awards: Joby Chalmers, Zak Ponder,

Darcy Freeman and Tom Gross. OGCC Orange (73) vs Torquay Davey (15): Led by Noah Collins and James Dean, the Snakes came out firing leaving the Tigers battered and bruised. Senior players Nick Gibbon, Toby Gill, Jack Newland and young gun Tom Buttler lead play all day leaving most thinking that they had the ball on a string. Young Dylan Grace’s kicking was outstanding and Ryan Drinkwater’s presence was felt as too was Will Irwin’s electric energy. Awards: Noah Collins, Nick Gibbon, Bailey Hague, Oscar Kopec-Teague, Ryan Drinkwater. OGCC Red (68) vs Queenscliff Red (23): The Cobras travelled to Queenscliff and the Cobras supporters witnessed one of the greatest team performances with a deplete team list of 15 available players. Against all odds the Cobras kicked seven goals in the last quarter to win. Best: Brayden

Courageous win against odds By MARK HEENAN DOWN to 20 fit players, Ocean Grove recorded its most impressive victory of 2016 with a gutsy 22-point win over Drysdale at Mortimer Oval on 25 June. Dynamite Grubber forward Travis Gavin, who kicked two goals, was hospitalised with illness, while gun on-baller Jahd Anderson was stretchered off with concussion. Both Gavin and Anderson took no part in the game after half-time and play stopped for 10 minutes in the second term while Anderson was carried from the ground by club trainers after a collision. Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh praised his side’s performance given its limited bench options. “Good win, well deserved, young players were great,” Walsh said. Opposition Drysdale coach Wade Chapman paid tribute to the Grubbers after its interchange bench was restricted to two players. “Ocean Grove they had a couple of injuries,” Chapman said. “Full credit to (Ocean Grove) they got the four points, it was a good win by them.” Final scores Ocean Grove 13.9 (87) to Drysdale 10.5 (65). The Grubbers have scored two wins against the Hawks in 2016 after a 34-point win in round one at Shell Road Reserve. The Round 13 game was the first time Ocean Grove defeated a higher-ranked team in 2016. The win left the eighth-placed Grubbers with a 5-8 record circling the BFL’s top five with one win fewer and a lower

percentage than fifth-placed Torquay. Grubber veteran Mark Laidler in only his fourth senior match of 2016 was the star forward with five goals. Laidler’s last senior outing prior to Drysdale was against Geelong Amateur in round three on 9 April. It was the 32-year-old’s best return since he kicked four goals against Anglesea at Alcoa Oval in round nine of 2014. The Hawks took a four-point lead at quarter time despite more forward entries in the first term from Ocean Grove. Drysdale increased its lead during the second term with more centre clearances and led the Grubbers by six points at the main break. Young Grubber pair Matt Caldow and Kaiden Long were forced to shoulder a lot of work in defence and did well to minimise Drysdale’s resurgence. A late goal just before half-time from Grubber star recruit James Linton - who kicked three majors - gave the visitors momentum heading into the main break. The Grubbers produced a quality third term and snared five goals to lead by 12 points at the last break. Laidler, who played as a deep marking forward target, was rewarded with his accuracy at goal to help the visitors leap ahead. Ocean Grove’s more experienced bodies ran the game out better than a youthful Drysdale side. All of the Hawks senior players were under the age of 30 except for Simon Scott, 30, who booted three goals for the home side. The Grubbers kicked three goals compared to the Hawks’ two majors in the final quarter.

In other developments, the Grubbers have secured the services of youngster Matt Caldow for 2017. The 19-year-old senior vice-captain has played crucial roles in defence this season. In the Reserves curtain-raiser, ninthplaced Ocean Grove challenged secondplaced Drysdale and went down by 29 points. Final scores were Drysdale 10.10 (70) to Ocean Grove 6.5 (41). Visitors Ocean Grove cut the deficit to nine points against Drysdale at threequarter time. The Hawks extended the margin in the final term with four goals compared to Ocean Grove’s one major. Key forward Matt McCartney continued his great season and booted three goals. In the under-18 Colts Division 2, Ocean Grove 1 defeated Drysdale 1 by 16 points at Mortimer Oval. Final scores Ocean Grove 11.10 (76) to Drysdale 8.12 (60). Grubber Mitchell Lindkvist snared three majors. In the under-18 Division 4 clash, Ocean Grove 2 defeated Drysdale 2 by eight points. Final scores Ocean Grove 9.7 (61) to Drysdale 7.11 (53). Grubber Sam Beasley kicked three goals for the visitors. SCOREBOARD Ocean Grove 13.9 (87) d Drysdale 10.5 (65)) Ocean Grove Goals: M. Laidler 5, J. Linton 3, T. Gavin 2, D. Freeman, K. Williams, A. Baxter. Best: M. Caldow, K. Long, J. Linton, M. Laidler, J. Teague, D. King.

Lewis McLachlan, Levi Norman, Saxon Copeland, Ryan Humphries and Baxter Stephensen. Round 8, 2016 U/14s OGCC 1 (27) vs Lara 1 (21): Ben Gillians found form up forward, Tim Hannan and Tyler Walsh stopped many attacks going forward and Jolyan Simpson was in everything all day. OGCC 2 (47) vs East Geelong (7): The boys notched up their second win of the year with Oscar Price dominant from the first bounce, Jonah Wheeler battled hard in the ruck, Charlie Every shared the ball well and Jake Charles committed to the footy at every contest.OGCC 3 (48) vs Lara 3 (19): Some great coaching from Craig Price and Brett Kapitelli during the breaks, lead to an upset win against Lara 3. A combination of U14 and U12 boys showed teamwork. Goals to Conner Asquith, Ned Gray, Darcy Freedman and Flynn Kinsey.

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Competitive Grove back into finals race By MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove jumped to sixth spot on the BFL ladder ahead of this weekend’s league bye with a competitive 24-point win over Portarlington on 2 July. The Grubbers held eighth position prior to their round 14 clash at Portarlington, leap-frogged Barwon Heads and Drysdale who lost games to Geelong Amateur and Torquay last Saturday. The Grubbers now have a 6-8 record after 14 rounds and are one game behind fifth-placed Torquay. Final scores Ocean Grove 17.15 (117) to Portarlington 14.9 (93). The Grubbers’ four-goal win over the Demons sets up a mouth-watering Battle of the Bridge showdown against

arch rivals in Barwon Heads at Shell Road on July 16. The Seagulls have won their last four games against the Grubbers. Ocean Grove last tasted victory over Barwon Heads in round 14 of 2014. Ocean Grove captain Kelly Williams said the Barwon Heads Battle of the Bridge contest would take on greater importance with a BFL top five spot up for grabs. “The season is on the line and we have to keep winning to make finals,” Williams told the Voice. “I can’t wait for the Battle of the Bridge.” OCEAN Grove edged out Portarlington who stormed back into the contest in a pulsating final term despite a dominant eight-goal haul from Demon

tall power forward Dylan Weir. Weir was at his absolute best and booted six majors by half-time. Star Grubber James Linton, who kicked three goals, laid a crucial tackle in front of Portarlington’s goal when scores were level mid-way through the last quarter. “You can rely on him (Linton) to lay a big tackle, put a big block on, get the ball out of the middle when we really need it - he stepped it up there,” Williams said. The Demons threw down the gauntlet at Ocean Grove early in the last term before the Grubbers responded and kicked four unanswered goals to capture victory. Along with Linton, Grubber onballer David King was outstanding at

stoppages and centre clearances. Grubber James Wills booted three goals, while Mark Laidler and Travis Gavin both kicked two majors. It was a special win for Scott Grant, who made his senior debut for Grubbers. Star Grubber youngster Mickitja Rotumah-Onus sustained a calf injury and took no part after quarter-time. OCEAN Grove’s senior match against Barwon Heads starts at 2.10pm on 16 July. Multiple AFL premiership coach Mick Malthouse will be a special guest at a pre-match luncheon and replaces dual Geelong AFL premiership coach Mark Thompson. IN the Reserves grade Portarlington thrashed Ocean Grove by 114 points.

Final scores Portarlington 21.14 (140) to Ocean Grove 4.2 (26). In the under-18 Colts Division 2, Werribee Centrals defeated Ocean Grove 1 by 64 points. BFL SENIORS SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 17.15(117) DEFEATED PORTARLINGTON 14.9(93) Ocean Grove Goal Kickers: J. Wills 3, J. Linton 3, T. Gavin 2, M. Laidler 2, D. King 2, M. Caldow, K. Long, L. Rock, J. Anderson, K. Williams Best Players: J. Linton, D. King, A. Jarvis, J. Anderson, K. Williams, J. Milnes GRUBBERS’ RUN HOME FOR 2016 Round 15: Barwon Heads (Home) Round 16: Torquay (Away) Round 17: Anglesea (Home) Round 18: Queenscliff (Away)

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Full focus STANDING strong: Jas Pickett, Kate Elstone, Neisha Pearson and Mel de Bruin are a picture of concentration and solidarity despite the Waves women’s team going down in a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Kardinia. Surfside deserved at least a point from the game. Full report and more PATRICK CALLOW pictures on page 32. 156087

Grove gains a gun By JUSTIN FLYNN OCEAN Grove’s hopes of climbing up the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association ladder received a massive boost with the signing of gun batsman Michael Kenneady. The 31-year-old run machine will be assistant coach to Paul Jubber after a season at Highton where he made 389 runs at 32.42 in GCA Division Two firsts. Kenneady spent a few seasons in Lancashire, but is excited to be back in Ocean Grove, where he played from 2008 to 2013. “I enjoyed it (Highton), but to be coming back to the home of cricket is very exciting,” he said

before leaving for a holiday to Fiji. “I have heard great things about Paul (Jubber) and I want to learn everything I possibly can from him and to try and inspire the young kids we having coming through.” Kenneady’s last season for the Grubbers yielded an impressive 530 runs at an average of 53 with two centuries and a 95. He said he was rapt to be back Ocean Grove. “I live in East Geelong, but I enjoy Ocean Grove as a town,” he said. “I fell in love with the club when I last played there and I can’t wait for the season to start.” Ocean Grove has endured some barren seasons of late, but Kenneady would not be drawn

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on how quickly the A Grade side could return to finals cricket. “It’s better to do smaller steps along the way for a long-term gain,” he said. “We are in talks with other players.” Kenneady said the proposed move to Shell Road from Memorial Reserve was an important step for the club. “I feel it would be the right step, but it’s important to let people decide for themselves and go to a vote,” he said. The Grubbers have already started fitnessbased training on Wednesday evenings at Shell Road Reserve.

COUP: Gun batsman Michael Kenneady will return to the Grubbers this cricket season. 156013