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Cold anger at cut By JUSTIN FLYNN KINGSTON Estate residents shivered through an uncomfortably cold night last week after their gas was cut. They were left with no gas heating or hot water as the mercury plummeted to five degrees by 7pm last Tuesday with a wind-chill factor of around minus three. By early Wednesday morning it was four degrees with an apparent wind chill temperature of minus five. Angry residents swamped their gas supplier AusNet with phone calls and emails during the outage. It wasn’t the first time the estate has had its gas supply cut as demand

outstripped supply during colder days and nights. Some residents reported no interruption to their services, but others said it was the second time they had experience an outage. AusNet confirmed there was a sporadic loss of services on the night. “Demand is growing significantly in the region and after the first issue we increased the pressure in the pipes upstream that supply Ocean Grove,” Hugo Armstrong, spokesman for AusNet services said. “The pipes come through Geelong and demand in that area could have consumed some demand for Ocean Grove.

“For a short while at the peak time, a small number of customers reported low pressure. We apologise to customers who were inconvenienced.” Some people kept warm with electric or wood heating, but those with gas heating and hot water had to improvise with blankets and huddling together to beat the chill. Tareeda Way resident Tracey Wright said her house was unbearable as a strong cold front swept up from the south on Tuesday afternoon and passed through during the night and Wednesday. “It eventually came back on after 10pm but before that it was useless turning the ducted heating on because

it was only blowing out cold air,” she said. “Twice in a month is not good enough.” Corey Howard said his house was without gas until late Tuesday night. “We were without any heating and hot water until about 9.45pm,” he said. “Our only heating is gas ducted and we don’t have a split system.” Cathy Rundle of Inglewood Lane said the outage caused disruptions in her house. “The children and myself were not able to be bathed/showered - it was a cold, cold, cold house,” she said. Nicole Dodson lives in Daintree

Way and was also affected, saying she had no hot water to bathe her young sons. Kristy Russell of Penleigh Crescent said she was still being affected the following night. “The kids and husband missed out on showers last night, and now I’ve just started to prepare dinner and have no gas whatsoever - not impressed at all,” she said. In Heathwood Way, Meisha Bate said she had to add extra blankets on her three-month-old daughter after her house had no central heating and that her construction-worker husband could not shower after arriving home late from work.

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Shop local and save AUGUST is Shop Local month in Ocean Grove. The Ocean Grove Business Association plans to encourage spending to kept locally by an initiative that will see both businesses and

customers rewarded. Anyone who shops locally will go into a draw to win for weekly prizes. The business group also wants to implement prizes for business owners who embrace

the theme. The initiative isn’t just restricted to bricks-andmortar shops. Tradies will also be involved. The association announced the month’s theme

as 'Live local, shop local, support local’. There will be four weekly draws for prizes, encouraging consumers to keep their money in the town. The group is looking for

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LIGHT of Day Australia audiences were given an online taster of what to expect later this month when local singer Gallie played unplugged in the Driftwood Cafe. The Irish-born Ocean Grove resident took time off his album tour to join Light of Day Australia president Richard Grimmett for a live Facebook interview and even broke out in two songs that had a small crowd including the venue’s staff wowing in appreciation. Gallie is one of 20 artists set to play at three venues in Ocean Grove over two nights later this month. This is the third annual Light of Day Australia Winter Gigs which raise money and awareness in the fight against Parkinson’s disease. The Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill, the Olive Pit Delicatessen and the Driftwood will host the shows on Friday 22 July and Saturday 23July. Saturday night at the chicken shop is already sold out, and the Friday night is anticipated to follow suit. Heading the line-up is legendary US saxophone player Eddie Manion, an original member of Bruce Springsteen and the Seeger Sessions Band and an E Street member of Springs-

Gallie, Richard Grimmett (president of Light of Day Australia), and Ty Simmons (owner of the Driftwood Cafe and LODA committee member). 156646 teen’s recent Wrecking Ball and High Hopes tours. More than 20 artists are donating their time to appear at the Ocean Grove venues. They include Aussie icons Chris Wilson and Sarah Carroll, Spectrum, Gallie, Sassy Soul Sisters, Dave Wright and the Midnight Electric, Evangeline, Mark Lang (Skipping Girl Vinegar), Craig Horne (Hornets), Victoriana Gaye, Steve

McEwan and the Yesmen, Luke Legs, Brooke, Andrea Robertson, Narelle and Uke Carnivale and Wayne Heard. Local favourites the Bash Big Band will close the show at the chicken shop on the Saturday night. Tickets are available from www. trybooking.com. Details www.lightofdayaustralia.com or www.facebook.com/LightofDayAustralia/.

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Burglary charges set A 32-YEAR-OLD man was arrested overnight by the Geelong High Volume Crime Team and Bellarine Police in relation to recent burglaries at Portarlington Newsagency, Drysdale Post office and Mitre 10 Wallington. “This is an excellent result for the Bellarine Community and great quick work by the Geelong Detectives and Bellarine uniform members,“ Bellarine Police Station Commander Shane Madigan said. “Police ask that traders remain consistent with leaving 'No cash on premises’ and leave the empty cash till at the front door in full view of thieves considering breaking in. The Bellarine Community refuses to be seen as a soft target for thieves and we thank the Bellarine Community for remaining vigilant and providing information to police and Crime Stoppers." Stolen items to the value of $40,000 were recovered and the man has been remanded in custody.

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In the swim to help out CALLING all swimmers – or even those who just like to paddle, this is your chance to make a difference. The fourth Ocean Grove Megaswim is on again and you’re needed. Teams will swim for 24 hours straight at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. “While this is a fun event and we hope people enjoy themselves, the prime reason for the MS Megaswim is to raise funds to support this very worthwhile cause,” Rotary Ocean Grove, one of the major sponsors of the event, president Judy Greer said. “It helps people who suffer from this very debilitating condition achieve a better life.” Organisers are hoping to raise $25,000 this year after raising an incredible $30,000 last time around 2014 and almost $75,000 in total over the three events that have taken place. In 2015, Dan Willsmore swan 11.4km and 11-year-old Sam Occhipinti covered

6.2km. Zoe Myers ($2825) raised the most for an individual swimmer. “We don’t expect anyone to achieve that individually, but perhaps each team could set a target to raise $3000. That would be magnificent,” Ms Greer said. Seven teams have been registered and organisers need swimmers to fill the vacant spots. Participants take turns in swimming for 24 hours. There is also a chance to raise scholarships of $3000 from corporate contacts. ‘Go For Gold’ scholarships provide an opportunity for people living with MS to follow a dream and are awarded in categories of education, employment, music, sports, the arts and travel. Donations of $3000 or more can have a scholarship provided in their name or business. The Megaswim will be held from noon on Saturday 27 August to noon the following day at the aquatic centre on Shell Road. To donate, head to www.megaswim. org.au or to enter as a participant or sponsor a swimmer email jllgrigg@gmail.com or call Adrian Schmidt on 0411 431 701.

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Material overflows for humanitarian pads project By JUSTIN FLYNN A simple Facebook post asking for donations of flannelette and towelling so that adolescent girls in Africa can go to school has received an overwhelming response from Ocean Grove locals. Ocean Grove grandmother Heather Edsall posted on the OGBH Community Noticeboard page asking for the materials so that she, and her sewing students, could make reusable sanitary pads to help girls in Africa attend class every day without an interruption to their education. Many girls in impoverished African nations resort to using leaves or even dirt or they simply are unable

to attend school during their period. The response Heather received was “gracious” and “huge”. Good Samaritans delivered the equivalent of 12 garbage bags full of flannelette and towelling while a group of volunteers are helping make the pads and others are volunteering as dropoff points for fabric donators. Heather runs regular sewing classes and she said her teenage pupils are particularly enthusiastic about the project. “The teenagers are very into it,” she said. “It’s straightforward sewing, but they’re learning a lot more than just sewing with this project.” Heather is assistaing One Planet Classrooms, a Victorian-based not-

for profit organisation that supports schools in developing countries with students in Australia. A woman from Whittlesea, who owns a caravan and holidays in Ocean Grove, saw the Facebook post and shared it, and from there it went viral. So far, Heather has been contacted by people in Perth, Cairns and Canberra willing to donate. The original Facebook post had had 357 ‘likes’ and 93 'shares’. So far, Heather and her helpers have made 180 pads to send off before the deadline on 31 July. “I’d like to hit 300,” she said. “But I don’t plan to finish. It’s going to be ongoing. Helping and giving is something close to my heart. This project will

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SMACK in the middle of an industrial estate, local sculptor Will Wilson’s choice of location for his new venture seems like an odd decision. Hive Ocean Grove is an art gallery and a hub for local artists to showcase their work, all available for purchase. But any doubts about being situated in the industrial heart of Ocean Grove at Smithon Grove, are laid to rest when you are there. Indeed, this little corner of Ocean Grove is fast becoming a cultural and arts hub with Kyo across the road and Stone & Grain furniture tucked neatly behind and the forest adjoining

the property only adds to the tranquil vibe. “We’re here for anyone who enjoys their house and garden,” Will said, before his grand opening. “We hope to attract people who enjoy quality pieces and wants something unique.” The Hive is brainchild of the family business Willie Wildlife Sculptures – comprised of Will Wilson and Karen Spreadborough – who have operated out of a garage in Ocean Grove for the past 15 years, and have presented their garden sculptures around the world, including the Chelsea Flower Show.

Will Wilson and Karen Spreadborough outside the Hive. Picture: CONTRIBUTED Downstairs at Hive is dedicated to superb quality bronze sculptures – including birdbaths, which will prove popular. Upstairs is a gallery where local artists will showcase their works. “We’re best known for our birdbaths and fountains and we definitely like having an Aussie flavour,” Will said.

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A view to music and memories MORE than 70 members of the Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club celebrated the club’s fourth birthday at The Flying Brick Cider Company. Despite a cold, wet and dreary night, the atmosphere at the function was anything but and members were entertained by the club’s very own musical group, the Viewettes. At their first public appearance they had everyone tapping and singing along. The Ocean Grove club was started by a small group of lo-

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‘Bomber’ hits town LEGENDARY former Essendon premiership champion and Geelong coach Mark 'Bomber’ Thompson will be in Ocean Grove to sign copies of his new book. Thompson will be at Bookgrove on The Terrace on Thursday 28 July, at 4pm, to sign copies of his book ’Bomber: the Whole Story’. Thompson played in three premierships for Essendon and coached two for Geelong.

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HAILING from Perth, Trigger Horticulture owner John Mitchell never imagined he would leave his beloved sunny state – let alone set up his own business in a small coastal on the other side of Australia. That was until in 2009 he met local Sally Patterson one night in Perth at the aptly named Melbourne Hotel. Sally, who grew up in Ocean Grove and attended Bellarine Secondary College, was finishing up a six-year hiatus around Australia and the Pacific and heading back to Victoria. She left Perth in August 2009 to start a new job with the Department of Environment Land Planning and Water and John followed three months later. Fast forward to the present day and after living and working in Melbourne for seven years they decided to move back down to Ocean Grove after the recent arrival of their daughter Tessa. “I enjoyed the most wonderful childhood growing up in Ocean Grove and wanted Tessa and ourselves to experience the slower pace and connection with the community and coast that I did,” Sally said. “So many of my old school friends have done the same thing and I’m constantly surprised at how many familiar faces I keep seeing around the town.” John is quickly becoming used to the unplanned ‘pop in’ either from family members or friends which is normal to Ocean Grovers but in a modern ‘linked-in’ environment not so common any more. “People are only five minutes walk away and I love how in touch and relaxed everyone is. There’s no need to ‘book’ them in weeks in advance or spend days working out logistics”. John has brought over 15 years of horticulture and landscape experience and, while different to Perth in many aspects, the sandy soils and coastal climate are familiar to him. John is a fully qualified horticulturalist and – after recognising the changing needs of the environment – recently completed a diploma in

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Time to see the light IT’S that time of year again. Ocean Grove’s third annual Light of Day extravaganza kicks off this weekend with a host of talented musicians performing at three local cafe/bars. The event is held to raise money and awareness for Parkinson’s Disease. Two huge nights of music and fun on The Terrace awaits those who get along to this awesome event. Piping Hot Chicken Shop and Burger Grill, The Olive Pit and Driftwood Cafe will be kicking things off at 6.15pm Friday 22 July and then backing up at the same time on the following day. It’s something that our town can be extremely proud of. Acts include Evangiline (dark electro pop), Eddie Manion (saxophonist), Gallie, Wayne Heard, Sassy Soul Sisters and heaps more. The first Light of Day Australia show took take place at the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill on 19 July in 2014. Light of Day Australia is the next step and connects Ocean Grove and Australia

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what’s ON MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS Light of Day

READING AND WRITING Rain, rain everywhere...

■ Third Annual Light of Day Australia Winter Gigs, 22 and 23 July at Piping Hot Chicken Shop, Driftwood Cafe and Olive Pit Deli. Booking essential. See www.lightofdayaustralia. com/

WELL, it is winter after all, but it was a grey old day last week with rain belting down in Ocean Grove and temperatures hovering around 12 degrees. Never fear. Hours of daylight are officiallly getting longer and before we know it, it will pushing 20 degrees again. Hang in there!

Piping Hot Chicken Shop ■ The Hornets, Friday 12 August, $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.

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

Maggie’s Bar ■ Maggie’s Piano Bar, Friday 22 July. ■ The Bite, Saturday 23 July. ■ Georgia Rodgers, Sunday 24 July. ■ Bron & Rob, Friday 29 July.

Ocean Grove Bowling Club ■ 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 ■ 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.

FOOD/WINE Barwon Heads Community Hall

Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove

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.

Bellarine Landcare ■ Join Bellarine Landcare Group at a National Tree Day planting, Sunday 31 July, 10am to 2pm, 2 Knights Road, Mannerim, includes barbecue lunch. Register at treeday@plantetark.org All welcome.

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

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Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads

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

■ 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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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.

Bellarine Landcare ■ 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.

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■ 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.

9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

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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.

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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

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.

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, or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au

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

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First and Third Tuesday of every month

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Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove,

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm,

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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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Great weather for ducks mania to the mainland in the winter months, but seasonal the movements of these parrots is not well understood. The main populations of Blue-winged Parrots are in Tasmania and Victoria, particularly in southern Victoria and the midlands and eastern areas of Tasmania, however the birds are listed as endangered in Tasmania but their numbers are more secure in Victoria. It’s always lovely to spot these beautiful birds. I also spotted around 30 freckled ducks when I went for a walk at Blue Waters Lake in Ocean Grove. They were in great photo range which was lovely, as usually they are hiding around logs or reeds. Freckled ducks are Australia’s rarest duck, so once again to see them around this area is such a bonus. At the end of my street, a masked lapwing pair are looking after a newly hatched offspring. The little chick must be so cold, but so far it’s going strong. I received a lovely email from Ocean Grove resident, Lynne, who has eastern spinebills, musk lorikeets, hybrid lorikeets, and yellow-tailed black-cockatoos in her garden eucalypts and sheoaks. Lynne must have a beautiful garden to attract these birds. I have included one of Lynn’s photos of a musk lorikeet with this article. I also received an email from Pam and David, who saw a grey goshawk (white morph) when driving down Banks Road near the railway line. I’ve driven down

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there a few times to see if I could see the bird, to no avail, but I will keep my eyes peeled! Apparently these birds move around in the winter as it’s too cold in the hills especially around the Otways. Thanks so much for the emails, it’s always great to receive them. Don’t forget to check out the Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve Facebook page. If

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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. RIVERVIEW FAMILY CARAVAN PARK - OFFICE REDEVELOPMENT: In 2014-15 Barwon Coast started the much needed redevelopment of the office at Riverview; with the full redevelopment of the caravan park office to be completed over 2 years. The first stage was completed in late 2015 and saw the provision of a dedicated laundry to service the accommodation portion of the business; a staff lunch room and outdoor staff courtyard; and relocation of existing kiosk to the southern end of the park. It also involved improvements to parking for caravans checking into the park and increased single vehicle parking at the front of the building. The second stage will see the redevelopment of the front office and the building entrance to provide greater internal usable space for both staff and visitors. Included is improved and safer pedestrian access to the office from both car parks. Trak Constructions successfully tendered for the work and expect to complete the final stage before December this year. OUR ENVIRONMENT: July is the commencement of the Echidna breeding season which will continue until September. It is when the female develops a pouch to nurse her puggle. Lovelorn male echidnas often queue up behind a female, nose to tail, forming long trains, up to ten echidnas long. These trains are the first part of the strange echidna courtship and mark the beginning of the breeding season. Due to their slow gait, they are susceptible to vehicle strikes and dog attacks. Help us protect our unique wildlife that live in our coastal dunes by driving slowly, keep pets under control and leave gaps under fences so the animals can roam freely. RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP: Sunday 19th June saw dogs from across the Armstrong Creek and Waralily Estate attend the Pets Day Out event that aimed to increase understanding of how we can care for and interact with our canine friends in a responsible manner. Barwon Coast joined forces with the City of Greater Geelong Environment Unit and Animal Control Officers to disseminate the current dog control rules and create awareness on our natural landscape values and simple actions that can be undertaken to ensure its preservation for future generations. “The day was a huge success with the team interacting with around 70 visitors to the event, and dogs or all breeds, size, colour and temperaments. It was extremely valuable to engage with new pet owners who are still finding their way around not only their pet’s

you are interested in organised bird watching activities, you can check out Bellarine Birdlife at http://birdlife.org.au/locations/ birdlife-bellarine-peninsula I’m off to Darwin for a spot of NT bird watching. I hope I don’t step on a snake or a crocodile. In the meantime, enjoy the rain and take care. – JEN CARR JENNIFER.CARR6@BIGPOND.COM

needs, but where they can take them and what may be some of the issues they need to be aware of”; Maddie Glynn from Barwon Coast said. “Creating awareness that dog walkers may experience wildlife on our beaches was well received. Dogs on beaches are a privilege not a right, and we must all understand and accept that we may have to change our own behaviour from time to time to share this valuable resource”. CATS Did you know an adult female cat is called the ‘queen’ and can produce 2-3 litters per year? Cats make great pets and compared to dogs, cats cope better with being left alone however there are some rules relating to responsible pet ownership. All cats aged three months and over must be registered with council, and microchipping and de-sexing is compulsory. Cats must not cause nuisance and are not legally allowed to enter someone else’s property day or night. Cats not confined to their own property are susceptible to developing abscesses or disease from fighting, sustain injuries from vehicle strikes, dog attacks or being trapped. Most nuisance problems caused by cats occur at night. A straying cat does not mean it is unowned or unwanted, and therefore it is a legal requirement to hand over stray cats to council to give the owner a greater chance of reclaiming their pet. So let’s all hale the queen because animal welfare is your duty of care. 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. Last week a potential piling contractor visited an adjacent site to provide advice on options for construction of a new staircase. 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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WE have finally had some decent winter rain, but the west track dam in the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve is still empty, so I’m hoping for a lot more. My planned trip to Western Treatment Plant this week was cancelled due to the wet roads, as one of the birdwatchers had managed to bog their car. I did have a drive around the Bellarine with Phil, a Queensland Birdlife member. We saw flame robins, double-banded plovers, hooded plovers, red-capped plovers and a flock of about 15 blue-winged parrots at Point Impossible. There were a few musk ducks at Lake Connewarre, as well as a majestic white-necked heron in a farm paddock. All in all it was a very successful day, and just reinforced to me the variety of bird life that we are lucky to see around this area. Luckily we did see one raptor, a nankeen kestrel that was perched on a telegraph pole in Connewarre, so my 'raptor a day keeps the doctor away’ mantra was able to continue. Blue-winged parrots are small parrots (21cm in length) with an olive-green head and upper body, and a green-blue tail. They have a yellow facial patch which extends back to the eye, and a narrow, dark blue band is found across the forehead. As the name suggests, the blue-winged parrot has a large, dark blue patch on the wings. Female can be distinguished from males in that they are slightly duller in colour. It is known that some bluewinged parrots move from Tas-

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Joining the community register can provide greater peace of mind. order to assist approved authorities with information required during medical or other emergencies. Registrants are issued with an ID card along with a sticker for the

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Sadly, for some this is often the only contact they might have with another person that day. The register has a team of 25 dedicated police-approved volunteers who work from the Bellarine Police Station at Ocean Grove every weekday morning. If you know someone who would benefit from the services provided by the Bellarine Police Community Support Register, please tell them, or contact the organisation for more information and a registration form. Check out www.bellarineregister.org.au

Comfort in the sights, sounds and scents of yesteryear THE Reminiscence Cottage at Geelong’s National Wool Museum is an award-winning program that has been designed as a multisensory space for people living with dementia. It is designed to enhance the experience of a person with dementia, through quality of life indicators like humour and personal identity, and through encouraging a person living with dementia to interact in a public space. Central to the project was the idea of creating a public space, outside the home, where a person with dementia could come and interact with companions and other visitors in a meaningful way. Support materials for carers and loved ones help to enhance and support the visitor’s experience. Over the first two years, the cottage

has been furnishing the space and experimenting with different objects and their engagement for visitors. Programs are run in the style of a host welcoming visitors to their home for a familiar chat. Free facilitated programs can be booked in the cottage at any time. It is a space that is working for all visitors as a way to share and engage with memories of growing and to share stories with new and younger generations of visitors to the house. Anyone can spend some time in the cottage and make themselves at home. An evaluation of the cottage and its impact on visiting groups is proposed in partnership with Deakin University and interest from groups to participate in the evaluation will be sought the near future. Entry to the cottage is included in the museum admission.

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ROTARY SERVING HUMANITY Are you retired or semi retired and looking for a project or a way you can serve the community both in Australia and overseas? Why not join Rotary? Meets weekly at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club at 6pm for 6.30pm. Come and join our friendly Club.

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Their main interest is beautiful music THE Barwon Heads Fine Music Society caters for all age groups and ranges of musical interests from classical, jazz, modern, and to those who like to sing, and those who just love music. Concerts are held on the second Sunday of each month, and include jazz, trios, quartets, piano recitals and singing groups. President Jenny Wallace Smith and her hardworking committee source interesting people to present a wide range of music for the people of Barwon Heads and visitors. The next concert will be held on Sunday 14 August, at 2.30pm, at All Saints Anglican Church, Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads. www.barwonheadsfinemusic.org.au

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attractive ensuite with double basins and large shower, and a fully-fitted walk-in wardrobe. The second and third bedrooms and fourth bedroom/study lie in a private wing, near the practical bathroom and separate powder room. This zone provides nicely for kids, overnight guests and the home business. The second and third bedrooms have good built-in storage. Stone tops, semi-frameless showers and quality

finishes give the tasteful bathrooms a modern edge. Climate control is taken care of by ducted heating and ceiling fans throughout, with split-system air-conditioning to the main family hub. The compact back yard gives the kids somewhere secure to ride their scooters, but with sporting facilities, the skate park and nature reserve close by, there’s not much need for a larger garden.

The remote double lock-up garage has a generous workshop that’s certain to be a winner with the gents. A flexible floorplan that meets the needs of both couples and families, in a tranquil and very central location ... what’s not to love? 27 Lowe Street, Ocean Grove. The listing agent is Lynley Bassett 0448 515 925. Price is $795,000-$875,000.

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Rivalry played out on the courts OCEAN Grove played fierce rivals Barwon Heads in Saturday’s junior netball competitions. The 17U Section 1 girls got the job done by two goals in a thriller thanks to Emma Walker, Claudia Britt and Abbey Badrock. The 17U Section 2 team was soundly beaten by the Gulls, but Phoebe Potter, Paige Drinkwater and Emma Simpson tried hard. The 15U Section 1 side was superb, defeating the Heads by 15 goals, with Mia Smith, Madeline Crothers and Gemma Bell running out the game strongly.

Ocean Grove enoyed a 12-goal victory in the 15U Section 2 comp. Elli Campbell was best on court closely followed by Elyssa Winter and goalshooter Keely Reid. Barwon Heads had a four-goal win in a high standard game in the 13U Section 1 division. Jordan Coad never gave up, while Anna Smith and Emma Badrock were good players. Ocean Grove got off to a quick start in the 13U Section 2 and never let up. Emily Dalziel was in everything for the Grubbers while Grace Hamilton and Rylee Finlay had an excellent morning’s work.

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Coco Fraser in action for Ocean Grove in the under-17 Section 2 match against Barwon Heads on Saturday. 156871

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Surfing to the top THREE Ocean Grovers have been selected for the Victorian Surfing Team headed to the 2016 Australian Surf Festival held in Coffs Harbour this August. One of the biggest events on the nation’s surfing calendar, the Australian Surf Festival combines Shortboard, Longboard and Bodyboard disciplines across all age groups up to over 65s. Melanie Renton-Wright (over 35 women’s), Chris McSween (over 35 men’s) and Matty Wright (over 35 and over 40 men’s) have all been selected. Barwon Heads duo Ben Considine (open men logger) and Billy Whitton (open men logger and logger under 18) were also picked.

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Juniors do the club proud UNDER 9 OGCC White (7) v OGCC Orange (45): An exciting future for Ocean Grove after watching White and Orange clash on Saturday. While the scoreboard was one sided, the game itself was competitive with some fantastic passages of play for both sides. Jack McGough, Jaxon Coon and Lucas Anderson all played well. OGCC Blue (46) v South Barwon Blue (32): After two fairly even quarters, South Barwon Blue put a genuine challenge out to the boys in the third quarter with some midfield dominance and consecutive goals really opening up the game. The response from the boys in the last quarter was emphatic and started in the midfield with across the board participation, and a level of intensity at the ball which was great to see. Award winners this week were Will Cunningham, Bohdi Hateley, Tom Teague, Jack Vose and Charlie Confoy. OGCC Red (76) v Torquay Boak (13): A dominant game by the Red boys, starting strongly with six goals in the first quarter. The pressure continued and the team showing great skills on the ball, ran away with an easy win. UNDER 10 OGCC Orange (51) v Queenscliff (12): The Orange under-10s winning streak extended to three after a resounding win over Queenscliff. The boys burst out of the blocks early taking a fourgoal-to-one lead at the end of the first term. Miller Keck had the ball on a string and this string held together fantastic links of play throughout the game that saw the lads bring home the bacon. Luke Devlin was a standout picking up possessions all over the ground, Oscar Stephenson lead from the front playing a great captain’s game and Jack Every and Finn Reid worked hard all day.

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Jobe Lange skips clear and waltzes into goal for the under-12s on Saturday Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM morning. 156867 OGCC Blue (53) v Grovedale Delaney (14): The Cobra Blue boys had a great win this week, we were quick out of the blocks with four goals in the first quarter and maintained the rage with some great passing and a team first approach. Award winners this week were Oliver Kristapsons (two goal first quarter), Jack Bennett, Caden Walsh and Henry Woods. UNDER 12 OGCC White (20) v Lara Batman (59): This week White played Lara Batman

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and lost 20 points to 59 points, Lara proved to be too big and strong for but the White side won the last quarter. A great game by Baxter Lindsay who won an award along with Noah Jefferies, James Devine and Lachie Wallbank. OGCC Blue (8) vs Leopold Ruggles (60): An excellent three quarters by under-12 Blue kept the scores competitive until the final quarter where Leopold Ruggles had a stronger final quarter and kicked a number of unan-

swered goals. Awards this week go to Bryce O’Neil, Xavier Eales, Charlie Mahoney and Heath Collins. OGCC Orange (27) v Teesdale (76): Super physical hard game fought out between Orange and the Roos left the Snakes shy of the win when the siren sounded early Saturday morning. Led bravely by senior players Nick Gibbon and Toby Gill the Orange boys did their jumper proud keeping a stronger and more physical Teesdale to a low score. Lots of heart and courage

shown. Awards to Dylan Grace, Jack Newland, Toby Gill, Tahj Wirth and young gun Will Irwin. OGCC Red (48) vs Torquay Milliken (37): The Reds started well with three goals in the first quarter by Saxon Copeland, Ryan Humphries and Blake Hodgson. Torquay fought back in the second and third quarters with Bailey Lewis-Mclachlan being the only goal scorer for the Reds. In the last Harry Hillier kicked two goals to secure the win. Round 10 UNDER 14 OGCC 2 (69) v South Barwon 2 (8): The boys played their one and only Friday night game of the season and with last week’s disappointments behind them they really did put on a show. With every player on the ground winning their position, the ball movement and run and carry was first rate. The game plan that was worked on at training was implemented to a tee, with all the boys getting plenty of the footy and working hard for each other. The boys had a great time out there, using plenty of voice and singing the club song after the game with lots of gusto. Encouragement awards to Will Harrington, Jake Charles, Beau Allan and Jack Fox. OGCC 3 (50) v Torquay Pyers (41): A perfect combination of big and smalls creating great free-flowing tough football. Fantastic ruck work led by Ollie Northam and Max West which set up space for the Cobra on-ballers. The coach could not be prouder of the team’s improvement with three consecutive wins. Awards to Max West, Connor Asquith, Cooper Falconer and Ollie Northam.

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These Waves won’t break GREAT football sometimes pays dividends. Waves continued to play their game again this week against Drysdale led by the backline of Jasmin Pickett, sweeping with confidence, Melissa De Bruin outstanding taking a touch and playing it out, Neisha Pearson hard at the ball as usual, Indiah van Galen competent at right back, then influential up front and Kate Elstone using her exceptional speed. Madi Wilding once again made some crucial saves and great decisions. Waves opened the scoring after 11 minutes when Cath Sattler was put through by Allana and finished beautifully. The midfield was gelling nicely led by Gina Murphy aided by the speedy Jordan Tabakovic, the skills of Maddie Hill and the great wing play from Alexis Pearson, Steffi Wallace, Allana Gillbee and Faye Kendall all creating chances despite some physical challenges from Drysdale at times. Waves also had the privilege of help from Lily Woodward and Grace Cotter, who added an extra dimension to the play with their speed and great play, plus a goal each, including one of the best goals that Surfside has created this year, with two-touch interplay starting in the midfield and finished superbly by Woodward assisted by Cotter then Gilbee. Drysdale scored a looping goal from the edge of the box and the scores 2-1 at half-time. Gilbee’s goal at 56 minutes settled the team, but a second goal was let in on a breakaway 15 minutes from time to make it a tense finish. It was very satisfying overall to see the passing style of football the Waves try to promote. Waves won three goals to two.

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Gulls win bridge battle BARWON Heads A Grade has taken out the second Battle of the Bridge by nine goals, although there were strong performances across the other senior grades for the Grubbers, played out in sunny conditions. A Grade - Ocean Grove 28 vs Barwon Heads 37: Best: V. Rischitelli, C. Parker, S. Hackett. Grove A Grade started slowly with Barwon Heads having control and taking the four points. Vanessa Rischitelli, Candice Parker and Shelby Hackett all stood strong in B Grade - Ocean Grove 52 vs Barwon Heads 27. Best : A. O’Keefe, M. Badrock, L. Hood. B Grade kept its finals hopes alive with a convincing win over Barwon Heads. Meg Badrock played a strong captain’s game together with mid-courters Alyse O’Keefe and Lucy Hood holding their ground through the centre court. C Grade - Ocean Grove 24 vs Barwon Heads 23. Best: E. Bolton, K. Geerings, K.

Collett. Ocean Grove played a thriller and faced many challenges from the Heads team with Eden Bolton taking charge in goals assisted by Katie Geerings and Kylie Collett charging on the wing. D Grade - Ocean Grove 25 vs Barwon Heads 18. Best: B. Walter, T. Splatt, K. Collins. D Grade had the upper hand against Barwon Heads with defenders Tamara Splatt and Brooke Walter taking control of the Heads scoreline and Kim Collins driving through to the Grove attack. 19U - Ocean Grove 19 vs Barwon Heads 30 Best: T. Payne, L. Doyle, G. Osborne Ocean Grove went head to head with the Barwon Heads side but couldn’t keep the pressure going. Loretta Doyle fought hard all game, together with Georgie Osborne and Taya Payne in defence.

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Heads extend dominance By MARK HEENAN ARCH-RIVAL Barwon Heads effectively ended the Grubbers’ 2016 BFL finals hopes with a comfortable 38-point victory at Ray Menzies Oval on Saturday. The dejected look on the Ocean Grove players’ faces was displayed, the home side falling to its fifth consecutive Battle of the Bridge loss. Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh said his team did not deserve to play finals with its inability to beat a top five BFL side in 2016. “You can’t keep saying we can make it (finals) when we play like that - realistically we still can, but I don’t think it will happen,” Walsh said. Ocean Grove has not beaten Barwon Heads since round 14 of 2014 and won’t have the chance to reclaim Battle of the Bridge honours until 2017. Final scores Barwon Heads 15.10 (100) to Ocean Grove 9.8 (62). Despite being one game and percentage off fifth-placed Torquay, Ocean Grove remains in seventh spot with a 6-9 record after 15 rounds. The dream appears more alive for sixth-paced Barwon Heads to make the finals with a 7-8 record. The Seagulls face Newcomb (home), Modewarre (away) and Anglesea (away) in the final three rounds. Barwon Heads’ young gun Brandon Ryan was a shining light for the visitors with seven goals. Walsh praised the promising forward, who booted three majors in the first quarter. “I’m really not surprised how well he performed. I saw him play earlier in the year in a practice match,” Walsh said. “We let him just jump and mark the ball and we did not use our body on him.” The Grubbers jumped out of the blocks in the first term with two early goals from Mark Laidler. Barwon Heads quickly clawed its way back to gain first use of ball at stoppages and set up a 25-point lead at quarter-time. Former Ocean Grove player Bryn Weadon, who kicked two goals, roamed free for the Seagulls and gathered disposals at will against his old side. “I think we thought the first 10 minutes it was going to be our day and we got lazy pretty quick and run forward of the footy and did not worry about defending,” Walsh said. The second quarter saw the Heads extend their margin to 32 points at the main break. The Grubbers were on the burst early after half-time with two goals inside the first five minutes of the third term. Barwon Heads responded thanks to some impressive contributions from Weadon and Wayne Barrett and the Seagulls never looked back to record a six-goal plus victory. The first ever Battle of the Bridge match held at the Ray Menzies Oval Shell Road sporting precinct was one of Ocean Grove’s biggest home game attendances for 2016. AFL icon Mick Malthouse who coached West Coast and Collingwood to three premierships, was a special guest at the pre-match luncheon which sold more than 100 tickets. “It was one of the biggest (home games) including the Easter home game,“ Ocean Grove Football Netball Club president Tony Potter said. OCEAN Grove will now face finals contender Torquay on the Tigers’ home surrounds this Saturday. Senior game starts at 2.10pm at Spring Creek Reserve. Torquay remains favourite to book the last remaining finals berth with matches against ninth-placed Portarlington in round 17 and the current winless Newcomb in round 18.

BFL SENIORS SCOREBOARD BARWON HEADS 15.10 (100) def OCEAN GROVE 9.8 (62) Ocean Grove Goal: D. Freeman 3, M. Laidler 2, M. King 2, A. Baxter, M. Rotumah-Onus Best: J. Linton, A. Baxter, M. Caldow, D. King, A. Jarvis, K. Williams

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Michael King concentrates hard while shooting for goal.

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In contrast, the Grubbers face a tougher task with games against Anglesea (home) in round 17 and secondplaced Queenscliff (away) in round 18. IT was a double celebration for Barwon Heads, the Seagulls cruised to a 74-point win over Ocean Grove in the Reserves grade. Final scores Barwon Heads 17.11 (113) defeated Ocean Grove 6.3 (39). The 12-goal plus win saw Barwon Heads move to fifth spot on the ladder with a 8-7 record, while Ocean Grove is in ninth place with a 2-13 record. Seagull Jordan Kinsey led the charge with five goals while team-mate Zak Porter booted four majors. Ocean Grove trio Wayde Piec, Matt McCartney and Andrew McLeish all kicked two goals apiece. IN the Under-18 Colts Division 2 clash, a gallant Ocean Grove lost a thriller against Barwon Heads by four points at Ray Menzies Oval. The Grubbers, who trailed by 21 points at three-quarter time, fought back and doubled their score with five goals in the final term. Final scores Barwon Heads 8.14 (62) to Ocean Grove 9.4 (58). In the Under-18 Division 4 game, Grubber Lachlan Slater kicked five goals in Ocean Grove 2’s 43-point win over Drysdale 2 at Ray Menzies Oval. Ocean Grove youngster Craig Goodger booted three goals. Final scores Ocean Grove 12.7 (79) to Drysdale 5.6 (36).

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All eyes on the ball DANIEL Lamprecht gets involved in the Ocean Grove Collendina Cobras under12s game on the weekend. For more JAMIE CULLUM pictures and a full report of|junior footy and netball played over the weekend, see page 29.

Olympian Troop’s new ambassador role By MARK HEENAN

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TRIPLE Olympian, Geelong-raised marathon runner Lee Troop has been appointed Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s Rip to River Classic ambassador this summer. The 43-year-old – who competed at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the 2004 Athens Games and the 2008 Beijing Olympics –was approved as an ambassador at a recent Ocean Grove SLSC board meeting. The 37th Rip to River Classic will take place on New Year’s Eve morning, Saturday 31 December. Troop, a two-time Commonwealth Games athlete and multiple national champion, is based in the US as a high performance running coach at the Boulder Track Club in Colorado.

Troop said he was delighted to be part of Ocean Grove’s biggest annual sporting event. Last summer’s event attracted up to 1100 competitors across the 10km run, 10km walk, 5km run and 1.4km Ripper Nipper event race categories. “I am living in the USA and get back to Oz (Australia) one-to-two times a year,” Troop said. “I am delighted to be an ambassador for (the) event.” Ocean Grove SLSC president Steve Peatling said it was a terrific outcome with Troop to help promote the club’s major fund-raiser. “We are really excited to have someone of the calibre of Lee Troop as our ambassador for the Rip to River Classic,” Peatling told the Voice.

He confirmed Troop’s connection to the wider Geelong community and successful marathon running background fitted the ambassador selection criteria. “Lee having grown up in Geelong has always shown a real commitment to his local community and as such has developed a real connection with the locals throughout the Bellarine region and beyond,” Peatling said. “As a three-time Olympic marathon representative and national champion, I couldn’t think of a better person to have in the role as our ambassador. “We greatly look forward to having Lee with us for this year’s Rip to River Classic.” Troop was the face at one of Australia’s biggest running festivals with

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his ambassador role at the 2014 Gold Coast Airport Marathon, an event he won 10 years ago in 2006. The Troop Loop named in his honour remains a popular running circuit along the Barwon River in Geelong. In other news, Ocean Grove SLSC’s annual general meeting will take place this Sunday 24 July, at 2.30pm, in the club lounge. President Steve Peatling confirmed he will step down from his current role, but has nominated as vice-president. Meanwhile, Ocean Grove SLSC has detailed plans to host its first ever open water swim called The Ocean Swim Challenge. The challenge will take place on Sunday 29 January, three days after Australia Day.

Troop coup: Three-time Olympian, Geelong-raised Lee Troop – shown here competing in the 2004 Athens Olympics marathon – has been appointed Rip to River Classic ambassador this summer. Picture: GETTY IMAGES/ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA

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