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Carl Doolan helps place the AusNet gas pipelines that will service Kingston Estate. 157584 Site supervisor Adam Turner was busy making sure the pipeline installation was going smoothly. 157584
It’s go for gas KINGSTON estate residents who shivered through two gas outages last month will be relieved to know that new pipelines are being installed by their gas supplier, AusNet. The outages, which left dozens of households without heating or hot water on two bitterly cold nights, should now be a thing of the past with AusNet Services increasing gas capacity to Ocean Grove with
the construction of an alternative gas supply into the Kingston Ocean Grove Estate near Evergreen Circuit. AusNet Services’ principal gas planning engineer Mark Baker said that gas usage recently hit record levels due to significant population growth combined with record cold days. “Strong population growth in the area
coupled with extreme cold weather stressed the capacity of our network, despite our efforts to prevent supply issues by increasing gas pressures to Ocean Grove,” he said. “We are expecting sustained growth in this area over a number of years, and usage is being carefully monitored to ensure we continue to meet the needs of the Ocean Grove community,” he said.
Mr Baker noted the support of the City of Greater Geelong and the developers of the Kingston Ocean Grove estate to allow the project to proceed quickly. “Other local bodies shared our desire to see the needs of the local community met, and we appreciate their support in facilitating a quick response,” he said.
A PLAN by Shell Road Developments to remove 150 trees from the Grubb Road gateway has had the required six objections. Council Planning received objections from The Greens, Ocean Grove Business Association and Ocean Grove Community Association among others. The planning permit will now go before a review panel which will ask for verbal submissions against it. Shell Road Developments initially made the application to remove trees for the future Kingston Village shopping centre. Grove locals have banded together to block the tree removal. There is a petition at Driftwood Cafe with several hundred signatures already. “We hope to get more before the weekend is out,“ Ocean Grove Business Association president Ty Simons said. “Fingers crossed we stay a green and lovely town.“ Council was contacted for comment, but did not get back to the Voice in time for print.
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NOT in her wildest dreams did Heather Edsall ever think that a simple Facebook post would turn into something so huge. Heather, from Ocean Grove, posted a call out for 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. She received an overwhelming response. A few weeks later, Heather helped organise a day where people could get together and help make more sanitary pads. About 30 people gathered at Moorfield Park estate in Wallington to band together for a worthy cause. “There were 30 people sewing,
cutting, studding, looking after the kitchen,” Heather said. “Others couldn’t stay but popped in with donations of fabric, studs and food. There has been an overwhelming response from the community. So much fabric is now under my cutting table.” So successful was the day, that Heather is organising a second workshop and will announce the date on the OGBH Community Noticeboard Facebook page. “We’ve made 343 completed pads with another 300 partially made to be completed,” Heather said. Local business also got involved on the day. IGA St Leonards and Michels Patisserie made food donations and Moorfield Park Estate donated the use of its clubrooms.
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SOMETIMES the simplest of gestures can evoke the biggest response. And that’s where three separate organisations have come together to help. Encompass Community Services, Bellarine police and the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre have teamed up to help the disadvantaged with a drop-off point for good quality warm clothing for people in need during the colder months. The initiative is named ‘Clothing the Community’. The idea was the brainchild of Bellarine police’s Leading Senior Constable Laurie Taylor. “We probably see more disadvantaged people than most in our job,” he said.
“It’s an area that we can push them in the right direction.” People in need often require adequate clothing during winter and spring. The idea is for Ocean Grovers to donate a good quality jacket or other item of warm clothing to a drop-off box at Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre. Encompass is a not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting equality and opportunity for people. It offers support to people with physical, intellectual, sensory and psychological disabilities, young people who are disengaged, longterm unemployed and those facing financial, social or learning barriers. You can drop off an item of warm clothing at the centre at 1 John Dory Drive.
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KERRY Ridgeway’s service for Australia was unique among Vietnam veterans. The Ocean Grove resident educated soldiers during the war, giving them qualifications for promotion and to return to civilian life. Mr Ridgeway trained as a primary teacher and received the call for National Service in 1968. He followed in the footsteps of his father and father-in-law, who both served during World War II. After deferring to finish his studies and to complete a year’s teaching, Kerry undertook recruit training at Puckapunyal. He joined the Royal Australian Education Corps and went on to Singleton NSW for infantry corps training. Mr Ridgeway deployed to Vietnam in December 1970 and served at 1 Australian Logistic Support Group (1ALSG) Vung Tau as a sergeant education instructor.
WE WILL REMEMBER: Ocean Grove Vietnam veteran Kerry Ridgeway with his service medals and those of his father and father-in-law, Lee Schram and Jack Ridgeway. 157713 His was a small unit, consisting of only three officers, three fellow National Servicemen and one corporal.
Mr Ridgeway’s duties included educating soldiers for promotion, up to Services General Certificate of Education – today’s equivalent of Year 11.
He also travelled into the jungle to teach Diggers in the field, and admired how they faced their hardships. “They were hunkered down in fire support bases,” he said. “They had to put up with a lot of dirt, dust and mud in the rainy season.” One of the highlights for Mr Ridgeway was teaching “American” English to Vietnamese secretaries who worked at 1ALSG during the day. Mr Ridgeway returned to teaching and worked for 12 years as a principal. Mr Ridgeway will be the keynote speaker for Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL’s Vietnam Day commemorations, which take place at 3.42pm on 18 August. The commemorations mark 50 years since the Battle of Long Tan, which was the most costly battle of the Vietnam War.
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me to want to do something for Beyond Blue who do so much to raise awareness for anxiety and depression.” The musical line-up was put together by Kelly Clancy and features a stunning array of local talent, including Sarah Carroll, the Von Robertsons, Fenn Wilson and Ska Bang. “It’s fantastic, it will be lovely to see everyone from the soccer club again,” Sarah Carroll said. “Everyone there is very special to us. We’re really proud of the local community. I always like doing performances here.” Stigma attached to mental illness is slowly being erased, but Cath said
Every building we design begins with a relationship based on understanding, cooperation, suggestion and creation. It is a process that encourages individual expression in the building of something lasting and valued.
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Firies take the challenge step by step By LUKE VOOGT TWO locals will compete in their first Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb next month, joining fellow Ocean Grove firey Adam Thompson. It’s Adam’s second stair climb, and he is keen to beat last year’s time of 5.19 minutes. “It’s pretty physically challenging,” he said. “I was knackered when I got to the top, but you’re doing it for a good cause, so it makes you push yourself harder.” He’s got some simple advice for 18-year-old Jayden Harrison-Roberts and 19-year-old Jock Smith,
who will join him for their maiden climb. “Just keep pushing,” he said. “When you feel like you can’t go any more just remember why you’re doing it.” This year the event is raising money for Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, the largest child health research institute in Australia. So far Victorian firefighters have raised $131,069 of the event’s $343,000 target. About 500 firefighters will climb the 28 floors of Crown Metropol Hotel on 3 September, wearing 25kgs of turnout gear and breathing apparatus.
CLIMBING HIGH: Jayden Harrison-Roberts, Adam Thompson and Jock Smith will compete in this year's Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb. 157720
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Support is a walk in the park PEOPLE affected by Parkinson’s Disease always have a place to go to in Ocean Grove. Each month, a hardy and welcoming group of locals support each other under the guise of the Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson’s Support Group. And later this month, several members will be competing in the Walk in the Park event in Melbourne. Rob Hurley, Martin Brown, Mike Atkinson and Kaye Burndt will all take part in the event, at Federation Square on 28 August. The quartet are all looking for donations. Go to melbourne.parkinsonswalk.com.au or contact Rob on 5258 1564. The walk is to celebrate and support people with Parkinson’s and winds its way along the bank of the Yarra River bringing sufferers, families, friends, carers and health professionals together. The support group is held on the second Wednesday of the month, from 1pm, at the Church is Christ hall on Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove. Everyone is welcome.
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OCEAN Grover Alan Cobham decided to put his innermost thoughts into a book, and now has the finished product to share. Alan’s book, ‘Magic Moments’ is a memoir of his childhood memories, his first and only romance, children and even his ‘death’. He decided to cobble together a collection of his memories including a section on nicknames. Alan’s nickname is ‘Bassa’ or ‘Bass’ because someone decided he looked like a basset hound. “Well, I have to admit that I’ve got droopy eyelids, bleary eyes, sagging bags under the eyes, and ghastly large, pendulous ear lobes, but at least I’ve got long legs!,” he said. Alan said it took three months to finish the book, and it was 20 years in the making. “It takes so long...you keep going back, taking bits out, adding bits in,” he said. “I didn’t realise how much was involved.” The book is a light-hearted look at life and includes a few ‘tall stories’. During the 128 pages of ‘Magic Moments’, Alan shares photos, emails, reveals intimate secrets about relationships and stories on names and nicknames, all with a self-effacing humour. ‘Magic Moments’ is available from Bookgrove on The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
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Seth Constable being congratulated on becoming a finalist in the competition by Year 10 co-ordinator Brendan O’Brien. 157974
Seth’s idea is right up there OCEAN Grover Seth Constable is a finalist in the ‘Upstart Challenge’, an entrepreneurial program and business ideas competition for secondary school students. Seth, a Year 10 student at St Ignatius College, was thrilled to be named a finalist in the program, which is aimed at building an entrepreneurial culture and fostering strong relationships between students, educators, industry and the community. “The final evening at the end of August is for the finalists to present their pitch with a threeto-five minute presentation to special entrepreneurs and an
expert panel of judges and community and sponsors,” he said. “There will be a People’s Choice award as well. The challenge has been a two-pronged project devising the science engineering concept and then the business model to produce it and market it. Some other projects have been devising an emergency helpline app, eating disorders through human care project, app converting sign-language to text. I developed ‘The Drone Sentinel’ concept and am very proud to be a finalist.” All Victorian finalists will present on 25 August pitching their case on the night to pro-
mote and develop their ideas. The winner receives $1000 and chance to develop their idea with certain companies, an opportunity afforded a number of other finalists. Seth’s friend, Saint Ignatius Year 10 student Lara Walters, has partnered with him recently to assist with the business development of the project and the pitch. “The concept is a drone airspace security program involving developing a sentinel lighthouse tower that transmits a signal to the master controller of drones to shutdown all unauthorised drone movement in restricted airspaces,” Seth said.
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Paul proves that winners are grinners THE winner of the first week of the Live, Shop, Support Local campaign was Paul Rouhan, of Ocean Grove. Paul won $750 of vouchers and gifts from Ocean Grove Traders. The business winner was Liv Tucker of Park Lane Men’s Hairdressing,
who won a mentoring session of her choice from Small Business, Smart Business and web presence advice from Wonderful Websites. There will be two more winners each week until the end of the month and a grand prize at the end.
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Getting on with business THREE Ocean Grove businesswomen displayed their products at the recent Geelong Women in Business expo. The event was a great success, with all exhibitor spaces sold out and more than 200 members of the public attending on the day. There was a small-business hub, market stalls, fashion show, kids corner, charity auction, raffle and appearances from special guests Brit Davis and Renee Enright. Locals who were involved included
Kirsty Cassidy, Ocean Grove resident and local fashion blogger Geelong Fashionista, organised the fashion show at the Expo, which showcased outfits from local retailers; Lauren Hanson, from LamiSaru boutique in Ocean Grove displayed some of their gorgeous clothes in the fashion show; and Biz Cardy, from Bizzy Little Bean, who creates beautiful modern cloth nappies and accessories in Ocean Grove.
Biz Cardy from Bizzy Little Bean, Lauren Hanson from LamiSuru Boutique and Kirsty Cassidy, Geelong Fashionista. 157473 Picture: Emir Krajina
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Flying Brick on 10-day Variety Bash THE 'Flying Brick’ is ready for action. The iconic cider house in Wallington will be represented in the 26th Variety Bash, which began last week and finishes on the weekend. The ‘Flying Brick’ is an original 1977 HX Holden Statesman Deville, and it will attempt to travel more than 4000km in 10 days, from Melbourne to Darwin, to raise money for children with special needs. The Flying Brick Cider Co Variety Bash crew of car 5050 comprises David ‘Flyde’ Sharp, Peter ‘Tarna’ Sharp and Jock ‘Travers’ Whiting. The annual event raises money for Variety – the Children’s Charity which supports children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs. This is the third time Flying Brick Cider Co has participated in the Variety Bash but already this year, they have managed to raise more than $20,000 for children in Victoria. The mighty ‘Brick’ crew departed on the 2016 Variety Bash from Melbourne on Wednesday August 10 along with other entrants and event officials for a 10-day fun-filled adventure heading
north and travel through some of Australia’s most spectacular outback country before finishing in Darwin on Saturday. Director of Flying Brick Cider Co, David Sharp, said participating in the Variety Bash was something he had always wanted to do and having now done it twice, he was hooked. “The ‘bash’ combines adventure, spending time with old friends – we all grew up in Branxholme, near Hamilton - and raising money for a great cause," he said before departing. “I’m really looking forward to it - there are always a lot of funny stories along the way and we are expecting there will be a lot more on this trip – we are a pretty motley crew.” The Flying Brick car is an original 1977 HX Holden Statesman Deville. The sponsorship link for donations is https:// varietyvicbash2016.everydayhero.com/au/ car5050. Keep up with all Variety Bash information and latest news online at variety.org.au/ vic and follow daily updates via facebook.com/ varietyvic.
Children at Woodlands proudly hold their Aboriginal flag together: Ruby McNeil, Angus McNeil, Benjamin Robertson, Shiann Weerakoon, educator Ann Weerakoon and Hazel Zanatta. 157663
Respect starts early at school WOODLANDS House Childcare celebrated National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day recently. The children enjoyed a discussion about flags which were then raised up the flag poles. Educators shared Aboriginal story time and it was a fun event, helping all children feel connected and proud of the
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. This year’s theme for National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day 2016 is My Country, Our Country, We All Belong. National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (4 August) is a time for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Is-
lander families to celebrate the strengths and culture of their children. The day is an opportunity for all Australians to show their support for Aboriginal children, as well as learn about the crucial impact that community, culture and family play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.
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Stars come out to play LEE Bickley took this stunning photograph of the night sky over Ocean Grove main beach last week. 157783
AS I have written on many occasions, community safety is an important priority for me as local member. So like all on the Bellarine, I was appalled and am very concerned with the recently committed serious crimes that have severely impacted on a number of our local residents. In my new role as Minister for Police I am focussed on decisively tackling these crimes. For example, in conjunction with the Commissioner of Police, changes will be made to the no-vehicle-pursuit policy that will send a clear message that offenders will be pursued, but in doing so police officers will not put other road users at risk. In addition, later this year the State Government will be introducing new laws that will target car jackings and home invasions, with offenders facing lengthy jail sentences. Police numbers are always an issue and the Andrews government is employing 400 extra police across the state. Fifteen of these have already been engaged in the region
allowing for the re-opening of the Drysdale, Portarlington and Queenscliff stations and, in turn, taking pressure off Ocean Grove. And with further police to be recruited over the next two years I am confident more will be employed locally. In addition, and as I have noted in earlier editions, the State Government’s expanded “Public Infrastructure Fund” enables councils to apply for up to $250,000 for CCTV and urban design changes to improve community safety. As in the past, I will provide my full support to any applications from the City of Greater Geelong for such funding. And the Bellarine Community Safety Group, which I co-chair with Assistant Commissioner for Police Tess Walsh, continues to meet on a regular basis. The group is made up of community representatives from across the Bellarine and local police and is focussed on dealing with local policing matters on a pro-active and consultative basis.
public discontent surrounding the operation of the organisation. As a result of the review’s negative findings the government, through the Department of Health, engaged consultants Biruu Health to develop a ‘Bellarine Strategic Health Services Plan’. In summary, this plan will address the utilisation and organisation of health care on the Bellarine, consider how future services could be delivered and examine access to aged care services in the area. As part of the plan’s development community consultations are at the time of writing taking place. These sessions are designed to ensure locals get the opportunity to express their views, concerns and ideas. Out of the plan, I am fully committed to ensuring Bellarine residents into the future receive quality community health and aged care services, delivered effectively right across the Bellarine.
on Friday 29 July. A full vessel of 400 passengers took the return trip to Docklands of about 90 minutes each way. The trial is a significant step forward for the introduction of a possible permanent daily service and in supporting such a service the State Government has committed $15 million in building the new Portarlington Safe Harbour that can cater for the ferry. I take this opportunity to congratulate Port Phillip Ferries on the trial and I now look forward to their report back to the government on their review of the trial. I am also told that all passengers on board enjoyed their trip and the fact that into the future they can say they were among the first to have travelled on the ferry service. 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.
Bellarine Health Service review As many readers are aware, in 2015 the State Government undertook a review of Bellarine Community Health after much growing
Portarlington to Melbourne passenger ferry trial It was great to see that the successful trial run of the Portarlington to Melbourne Ferry that took place
Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@parliament.vic.gov.au Twitter@Lisanevillemp Ph: 5248 3462
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The Schaller family from Ocean Grove went on a South Pacific Island cruise aboard the Carnival Spirit. The New Caledonia and Vanuatu cruise left Sydney and cruised to Lifou Isle, Mystery Island, Isle of Pines and Noumea. They took the Voice along with them and twins Harry and Maggie are pictured with us aboard the ship.
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Whiskered tern.
Caspian terns. are also found in Tasmania. I have seen these birds at Western Treatment Plant, plus at Lake Connewarre and at Swan Bay. The striated fieldwren is tawny-olive in colour and streaked with black all over. The tail has a whitish tip. The male has white eye-brows, lores and throat, where as these areas are brown on the female. The fieldwren that I photographed is therefore a male, and a handsome one at that. I also saw three Caspian terns at Swan Bay. Caspian terns, at 60cm in length, are the largest species of tern. Speaking of terns, I also saw a lovely whiskered tern during a quick drive through at Western Treatment Plant. Whiskered terns are 25cm in length, and in breeding plumage (such as the bird I saw) they have a dark
red bill, red legs, a black head ‘cap’ with white cheeks (hence ‘whiskered’). Their upperparts are pearl-grey and underparts are sooty black. They never stop moving so are hard to photograph. I had a wander around the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve last week, and saw some lovely birds, including a few flame robins, a grey shrike thrush, and three black-faced cuckooshrikes. Lovely! If you are interested in any organised bird watching activities, you can check out the program of outings conducted by Birdlife Bellarine Peninsula at http://birdlife.org.au/locations/ birdlife-bellarine-peninsula. Have a great few weeks – and go Aussies, oi, oi, oi! – Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@ bigpond.com
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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: Second stage underway: 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. WEED REDUCTION: Over the last few weeks and for the coming month or two, Barwon Coast has and will be undertaking extensive woody weed removal along the Ocean Grove – Collendina foreshore adjacent Ocean Throughway. Barwon Coast Staff, Conservation Australia Volunteers and our Green Army Team have been involved in this significant work to maintain and improve the indigenous plant species biodiversity. The primary woody weed removed has been Polygala a South African species that is particularly invasive in coastal areas. It is a woody shrub up to 2m height and the most effective and efficient way to remove it is stockpile the cut plants onsite for burning at a later date. Consequently small fires will be periodically visible along Ocean Throughway. Staff are present at all times and have to hand a firefighting pump unit to ensure the burn offs are under control at all times.
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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. Costing and design work is progressing and a funding application to the State governments Coastal Environments Program (CEP) – Public Access and Risk has been lodged. The last round of the CEP program provided the funding for the removal of the old access and for the planning of the replacement facility. 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. OUR COAST - planning together for our changing coastlines The Our Coast project has produced a technical report detailing how areas along the Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong could be impacted by climate change under various scenarios. The project has an extensive community engagement focus and is supported by the Victorian Government, the City of Greater Geelong, the Borough of Queenscliffe and local committees of management, including Barwon Coast. A series of open houses and community workshops in each of the areas identified in the report will commence at the end of July. At these events, community members can learn more about the data and its implications, and provide input into future planning initiatives. Our Coast project was in Ocean Grove for open house info day, at the Shell Rd Pavilion, on Wednesday 3rd August 2-8 pm. Go to the link below for more info. Our Coast facebook page is also now up and running and you can read about the research and stay up to date with the upcoming community engagement activities. https://www.facebook.com/ourcoastvictoria/ Gary McPike General Manager
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IT’S been a lovely few weeks. The days are slightly warmer and there’s lots of water around, which is great. The west track pond in the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve is still relatively empty, so more water is definitely required. I’ve noticed lots of trees being removed around Grubb Road. It’s sad when habitats disappear and animals and birds have to find new homes. The large pine trees in Swan Bay Road near Piknik Cafe have also been removed. I loved seeing black-shouldered kites and Australian hobby’s in those trees, so I will miss the birds and the trees. Speaking about Swan Bay, I had a look around at the Swan Bay pier this morning, and had a lovely time despite the freezing cold wind that certainly made the conditions uncomfortable. It was not surprising that there was nobody fishing off the pier. I was trying to photograph a very handsome male superb fairy wren when I noticed a striated fieldwren perched on the top of bush. I just love these little (14cm in length) birds, and their song is just one of the most beautiful I have heard. Striated fieldwrens are found in coastal areas of southeastern Australia, from Botany Bay in NSW to near Kangaroo Island in South Australia. They
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Three times the artist FOLLOWING the recent announcement of the very first Australian tour for guitar legend Ana Popovic who will be bringing her Trilogy Tour to our shores this September, Mitchell Creek Rock and Blues Festival is proud to announce the addition of a second Victorian show on Thursday 22 September at the Barwon Club in Geelong. Confirmed to be joining Ana for the Geelong show at the Barwon Club will be none other than the esteemed Chris Wilson, and the very slick award-winning sensations, Blue Eyes Cry. The award-winning, hardtouring, guitar-slinging Ana successfully blends smoking electric funk and slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals and a tight blues groove with soulful, feminine vocals. Add to the mix her incredible stage presence, all of which makes her an irresistible force in the world of contemporary blues music and Australian audiences are in for a treat with her up-close and intimate shows.
With ‘Trilogy’ Ana releases three albums in one! Twentythree blues, jazz and funk tunes produced by Grammy Award winner Warren Riker (Lauryn Hill, Carlos Santana), Grammy Award winner Tom Hambridge (Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi) and Delfeayo Marsalis, one of the top trombonists, composers and producers in jazz today. Guest appearances include Joe Bonamassa, Robert Randolph, Bernard Purdie (The Purdie Shuffle), Cody Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars), George Porter (The Meters), Ivan Neville, rapper Al Capone and others. Trilogy highlights in musicianship Ana’s agile shredding and soulful voice, showing you don’t need Southern roots to create fiery blues, jazz or funk. Tickets are on sale and available at http://tickets.oztix.com. au/?eventId=65551 for $28.60, which includes booking fee and processing.
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what’s ON 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.
MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS Piping Hot Chicken Shop ■ Phil Manning with special guests Dog Gone South, Friday 19 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.
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Ocean Grove Walkers ■ Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information contact Stan 5256 3920 or Helen 0411 534 899.
READING AND WRITING Young artists bring the colour A GROUP of Bellarine Secondary College students brightened up the wall space at the bend of Hodgson Street and The Parade. The students coloured the wall with murals with the approval of the relevant authorities. 157643 ■ Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.
■ Friday 19 August Andrea Robertson. ■ Sunday 21 August Jessey Jackson. ■ Friday 26 August Dave Dorman.
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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.
Saints & Sailors ■ Cyndi Boste will be joined by local legend Sarah Carroll, her good mate and fellow songwriter, for a fabulous fun afternoon of beautiful songs and banter at Saints & Sailors, Portarlington. $10 door, 2pm-5pm.
MARKETS & 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
■ Tuckerberry Farm, Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-3pm.
■ 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.
sic for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Call Marg 5255 1335. ■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.
Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove ■ Wednesdays 9am, Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.
Queenscliff RSL Hall ■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.
Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway ■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Ph: 5251 3393.
Barwon Heads Community Hall ■ Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Ph: 0435 481 920.
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Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall
■ Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group.
■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. oceangrovecalisthenics@ gmail.com
Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads
Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove ■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to mu-
■ 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
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 Point Lonsdale Lighthouse ■ International Lighthouse Weekend tours into Point Lonsdale Lighthouse will run on 20 and 21 August from 9.30am until 3pm. The historic foghorn will sound at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 3pm, and guest speakers will open the weekend at Point Lonsdale at 10.30am on Saturday. Tours need to be booked on 0419 513 007 and entry fees and conditions apply. Children must be at least 5 yrs old for tours. For details please see www. illw.net
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. What’s On: phone 5255 3233 or email news@voicegroup.com.au
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
Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove,
10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.
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.
First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most
welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
St Peter’s Church Hall.
Last Tuesday of every month.
Fourth Wednesday of every month
Bellarine for Refugees, Starfish Bakery, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.
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.
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.
Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 0447 853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435.
Thursdays First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com. au or 0412 199 467. U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday, at 1.15pm, at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as ‘Fifty Shades of Red’ or on a lesser-known Australian artist 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.
Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am,
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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Wednesdays At Napona - Steak Day. For $30 we are offering a 200g Beef Sirloin steak, Lyonnaise Potatoes, choice of sauce AND a glass of selected wine. Available for lunch or dinner. Not available in conjuction with any other offer.
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Jasper’s the type to fight for ON HEARING about little Jasper Day’s heroic plight to spread the word about type one juvenile diabetes, the staff at the Ocean Grove Hotel knew that they had found a very worthy candidate for their next trivia night, to be hosted at 7pm on Thursday 25 August. Jasper, a local superhero who resides in Ocean Grove, was diagnosed with type one diabetes on 3 September last year, while on holiday with his family in Hawaii. This outcome was at first unfathomable for all involved due to the lack of previous family history of the illness, which is one of the reasons that the family are trying to raise awareness about the unrelenting disease. The trivia nights hosted by the Ocean Grove Hotel were brought into fruition by the wonderful support of the local community not only wanting to get together to enjoy a night of laughter and fun, but also to support wonderful causes such as this one, affecting individu-
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Waves’ effort pays off well Women’s Div 1 - Surfside Waves 1 d Kardinia 0 ACCOMPLISHED football and an outstanding effort, with all players playing for each other led to a well deserved win. From the first whistle to the last, the Waves played their best football of the season, starting with Madi Wilding making great decisions and key saves, plus playing the ball out from the back when opportunity arose. Cath Sattler is settling in to the sweeper role and never really looked in trouble, helped by the competent back line, speedsters Kate Elstone, Emma Riley, plus Emily Russell up from the Division 2 team, kept the Kardinia wide players contained. Neisha Pearson lifted yet again, showing great timing and skill, often starting attacks from the back. The midfield was firing again, Gina Murphy marshalling the players, creating plays and hitting the bar from a free kick was outstanding. Jordan Tabakovic brought her run and carry, laying the ball off for wingers Grace Cotter, Faye Kendall, as skilful as ever, Allana Gillbee showing her tricks, creating space and good passing to the front two of Alexis Pearson and Melissa De Bruin, whose effort to pressure the Kardinia back line led to turnovers on many occasions.
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Emma Riley prepares to throw the ball back into play. 157727 This combination of pressure and great passing led to a great cross from Pearson, finished beautifully by Cotter at the 28-minute mark. In the second half, Maddie Hill joined the game and added an extra dimension to the right midfield with great throws and intelligent play.
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Great result for Cobras
Brave Grubbers bow out of finals
Semi Final OGCC 1 (55) V Bannockburn (21): A trip to Bannockburn to play the home team in the first final was a great challenge. The boys got off to a good start thanks to the hard work around the packs from Jolyon Simpson and Nathan Down, Tim Hannan controlled the ruck contests around the ground, Cooper Tully showed poise around the contest slotting two goals and Kye Annand proved a handful up forward and gave us plenty of opportunities to score. Rhys Devlin and Sam Donegan controlled their wings and constantly pumped the ball forward. Bryce Dunnell was solid at centre half back and Austin Hamilton was back to his dashing best off half back. Everyone contributed at some stage to make sure the result finished in our favour. Preliminary Final OGCC (23) V Lara 1 (36): After leading all day the Cobras were unable to hold on against a strong finishing Lara. Bryce Dunell and Phoenix Bowers repelled many forward attacks, Kirby Reilly found some form on a wing after injury and Brodie Muscat, Cooper Tully and Nathan Down worked hard through the mid-field. Jools Bond and Cooper Ward looked dangerous up forward, but unfortunately it wasn’t the Cobras’ day. Under 9s OGCC White (49) vs Anglesea (19): It was a fantastic finish to what has been a terrific year. The boys certainly saved their best for last in what was an outstanding display winning plenty of contested ball and showing all that they have learnt through the year with lots of exciting passages of play and strong marks. Congratulations and well done to all players and parents for their efforts this year. A special thank you to Damo for his efforts this year. OGCC Red (22) vs OGCC Blue (24): The game was played with great tenacity and was played in great spirits. Thanks to all of the parents for their help and support throughout the year and thanks to all of the boys for being great kids. Goal kickers: Tyla Meyer, Joe McGregor and Keegan Johnson. Coaches awards to Griffin Burgess, Jarvis Lindsay, Darcy Harrington, Xavier Wallace and Kai Dickson. OGCC Blue (24) vs OGCC Red (22): A great game played by two teams who like nothing better than to play footy to the best of their ability for a full game. The closeness of the match and all interclub matches we have played this year is a testament to the hard work and planning by the club and committee. Well done to all players, coaches, parents, carers and helpers. Award winners: Hamish Stowe, Fraser Stowe, Liam Seddon, Tyler Bishop and Tiger Turnley. Under 10s OGCC Orange (69) vs Grovedale Delaney (1): Perfect conditions at the Snake Pit to finish off the season. An overall excellent performance by the whole team to come away with an easy win. Coach Tony told the boys to back themselves, play as a team and build a defensive wall and that’s exactly what they did. Awards to Makani Storey, Miller Keck, Luke Devlin, Billy Hayward and Alex Gibbon. OGCC Blue (75) vs Modewarre (8): The Cobra blue boys were on fire for the final game against Modewarre and it was great to see some team first passages of play linking up with good field kicking, good decision making and some line breaking runs. Awards: Elijah Ottenson-I, Josh Hunt, Jack Bennet, Rory Phillips and Henry Wood. Under 12s OGCC White (21) vs Torquay Stone (12): With one win apiece in the final game of the season, it felt like
OCEAN Grove Under 18 Colts 1 bowed out of the Division Two finals race after a 16-point elimination final loss to Geelong West St Peters on Sunday 14 August. Final scores Geelong West St Peters 7.10(52) to Ocean Grove 4.12(32). The elimination final played at Portarlington Recreation Reserve was a low scoring affair with only seven goals scored for match. The inaccurate Grubbers were in the contest for a large portion of game and trailed by three points at half time. Fletcher Sharrock, Isaac Wilkins, Oliver Monteith and Ned Thorley all kicked goals for the Grubbers. Geelong West will now meet Werribee Centrals in a knockout semi-final on Sunday 21 August.
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GEELONG WEST 7.10(52) DEF OCEAN GROVE 4.12(36) Ocean Grove Goals: I. Wilkins, N. Thorley, O. Monteith, F. Sharrock. Best: K. Ewart, D. Pearson, R. Hobbs, M. Lindkvist, F. Sharrock.
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High flying in the ruck contest. 157453 a grand final and the White team ran out winners 3.3.21 to 1.6.12. Awards: Luke Ewart, Dylan Price, Daniel Lamprecht, Ayden Dunell and Connor Asquith. Goals to Jobe Lange 2, Connor Asquith 1. OGCC Blue (25) vs South Barwon Blue (43): Good team effort in our last game with a fast paced, close game to finish our season. A great effort by a committed group of players who all season did their best game in game out. Awards: Lachie Allan, Heath Collins, Joby Chalmers and Tom Gross. OGCC Orange (80) vs Aireys Inlet (45): Come to play? Was the question asked by the coach, come to play they did. Led valiantly by Hamish Green and his vice captain Ice, this orange team peppered their square in the first which set the tempo for the game. Outstanding efforts from midfielders Nick Gibbon, Toby Gill, Riley Hynson quick hands long kicks to Tom Buttler, Jack Newland and James Dean who converted well. Strong defence from Noah Collins, Tajh Wirth and Dylan Grace. Link ups, kicking to space, hangers, great display from all with too many standouts to mention. OGCC Red (61) vs Grovedale Young (49): Cobras Under 12 Red played an exciting games against Grovedale Young. The injured Cobras captain Oliver Connan elected to kick against a slight wind. The Cobras’ defence was under extreme pressure during the first quarter and held Grovedale to two points by the leadership of Saxon Copeland in the back pocket. This was a terrific performance as the Cobras had an early injury and had 2 Under 9 players. Goals: Saxon Copeland 3, Max McLachlan 2, Blake Hodgeson 1, Harry Hillier 1, Brayden Lewis-Mclachlan 1 and Ben Harrington 1. Best: Blake Hodgeson, Max McLachlan, Saxon Copeland, Bailey Lewis-Mclachlan and Harry Hillier. Round 12 Under 14s OGCC 1 (75) vs Bannockburn 1 (11): Will Monk put in a dominating
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IN their final Under 18 Division 4 home and away game for 2016 Ocean Grove 2 overcame Grovedale 2 by 12 points at Burdoo Reserve on Saturday 13 August. Final scores Ocean Grove 8.4(52) to Grovedale 5.10(40). Grubber trio Matthew Henkel, Liam McManus and Jackson Peters all kicked two goals apiece. Ocean Grove 2 finished its season in third position with eight wins, nine losses and one draw. The Grubbers will now meet Drysdale 2 in a semi-final clash this Saturday 20 August at Portarlington Recreation Reserve. Game starts at 8am.
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OCEAN GROVE 8.4(52) GROVEDALE 5.10(40) Ocean Grove Goals: M. Henkel 2, L. McManus 2, J. Peters 2, C. Goodger, J. Tregenza. Best: M. Henkel, R. Symonds, L. Ski, J. Peters, L. McManus, J. Hirt.
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Luka Kapitelli swings onto his right foot. 157453 performance in his 100th game for the Cobras. Austin Jones was back to his running best, Tom Fairbrother solid as a rock down back and Cooper Ward and Cooper Tully were dominant up forward. OGCC 2 (4) vs Inverleigh (107): In our final game of the season it was always going to be a tough ask against run away ladder leaders in Inverleigh. To the boys credit they dug deep and although the scoreboard doesn’t reflect it, they really did play well, we ran and carried the football and took the game on at every opportunity and in general play the boys got plenty of the ball. It’s been a great season by all the
boys, with every one of them continuing to improve with every game. Encouragement awards: Will Lamb, Diesel McNeil, Harry Paterson, Charlie Every, Spencer Bryan and Ty Armistead. OGCC 3 (42) vs Portarlington (26): A great hard fought win by the 3s against Portarlington to finish the season. In honour of Cooper Falconer, Harvey Webber and Lucas Bakker playing their last game for the Cobras, the boys came from behind in the last quarter to send them off in style. Awards: Harvey Webber, Lucas Bakker, Cooper Falconer, James Mitchell, Jimmy Spowart.
A REVISED and re-launched SEDA program will give students from the Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula areas the opportunity to secure work placements with strong and recognised surf-industry employers. The local community is invited to learn more about the new program at a SEDA information evening on Wednesday 24 August starting 7pm at the Australian National Surfing Museum, 77 Beach Road, Torquay. SEDA delivers hands-on education for Year 11 and 12 students that connects the classroom to the real world. As part of the SEDA curriculum, students are exposed to a variety of community groups one day a week.
FOOTBALL YOUNG Ocean Grove local Sam Walsh lived out a boyhood dream to play in St Joseph’s College Geelong’s Herald Sun Shield premiership triumph at the MCG. St Joseph’s Geelong 7.17 (59) defeated St Patrick’s Ballarat 8.10 (58) in a one-point thriller in the decider. Sam is the eldest son of Ocean Grove senior coach Wayne Walsh. The promising teenager is also a gifted cricketer and played A Grade cricket at Collendina last season.
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Finals action for Ocean Grove OCEAN Grove’s D grade had a great start to their finals match against Geelong Amateur, but couldn’t keep the momentum going. Nikita Maslen sorted them out in the centre with the twins Tam Splatt in defence and Kim Carroll in goals keeping everyone on their toes. D Grade Ocean Grove 23 vs Geelong Amateur 33. Best: N. Maslen, T. Splatt, K. Carroll. The Under 19s were no match for Barwon Heads, going down 23 to 18. Best were S. Gravener, J. Sutton and A. Brew. The B Grade girls beat Torquay 46 to 35 to advance to next week’s final with Erin Mercer, Alice Hill and A. O’Keefe starring. Some fantastic wins to finish the home and away season for Ocean Grove netball. Three senior and seven junior teams made the finals. A Grade - Ocean Grove 52 vs Queenscliff 39. Best: K. Ollis, V. Rischitelli, C. Parker. The Grove side finished off the season with a good win. Candice Parker and the girls worked very hard all season. B Grade - Ocean Grove 49 vs Queenscliff 30. Best: T. Birch, L. Hood, C. Britt. A solid win to B Grade who played their way into a finals berth against Torquay. C Grade - Ocean Grove 21 vs Queenscliff 22. Best K. Geerings, K. Collett, S. Degenaro.
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Unfortunately not the ending C grade would have liked with a close game against the Coutas. Well done to Sarah Degenaro and the girls on a fine season. D Grade - Ocean Grove 36 vs Queenscliff 11. Best: R. Mayor, B. Doolan, K. Boswell. Fairy tale end to D Grade season with
a bonus of finishing second and playing double chance finals against Ammos. 19U Ocean Grove 36 vs Queenscliff 12: Best: K. Peatling, P. Humphrey, T. Payne. Great finish to the season with an elimination final berth.
Ocean Grove's C Grade netball team discuss the plan of attack. 157724
Successful season for Bellarine THE Bellarine Under 11 competition has finished with a carnival round robin at Kardinia Park and a family dinner at the clubrooms. It was a very successful season for the new Bellarine competition at Ocean Grove courts. See you all back in 2017- watch out for info on sign up early in the New Year. Friday night Semi Finals 12 August 15/U Div 5 Ocean Grove (1) 21 v Torquay (3) 6: A strong performance by the girls, leading at every quarter and booking a place straight into the grand final. Best: Makena Taylor, Eliza Gross and Caitlin Doran. All junior Saturday teams featured in the semi-finals with four
teams straight through to the grand final and one team to have the double chance next weekend. 13/U Sec 1 Ocean Grove 20 v Ammos 17: After trailing at the first change and levelling at half time the girls settled to consolidate for a great win. Best: Not listed. 13/U Sec 2 Ocean Grove 17 v Torquay 21: A very close fought match with the girls just falling short. Best: Annabelle Soppitt, Amelia Hallam and Emilie Punton. 15/U Sec 1 Ocean Grove 26 v Torquay 17: A solid win with the players keeping the pressure on for the whole game. Best: Kimberley Hart, Milly Dodds, and Madeleine Crothers.
15/U Sec 2 Ocean Grove 26 v Torquay 15. After trailing by one at the first quarter the team regrouped to win convincingly. Best: Monet New, Eliza Vallelonga and Olivia Jubber. 17/U Sec 1 Ocean Grove 28 v Drysdale 23. The team lead throughout the game, holding off an attempted come back by the opposition. Best: Isabelle Teague, Isabel Hackett and Claudia Britt. 17/U Sec 2 Ocean Grove 17 v Anglesea 32. The girls put in a great effort but could not match the opposition. Best: Sarah Bastiaan, Larissa Dixon and Madelyn Caligiuri. Compiled by Claudia Britt
Jesse Sutton shows her style during Ocean Grove's Under 19 netball match against Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM Queenscliff. 157723
It was all action in the 17U Section 1 semi-final on Saturday. 158024 Taya Payne gets ready to shoot. 157723
Georgie Osbourne looks to get rid of the ball quickly. 157723
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Grubbers hold on in thriller By MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove finished its 2016 season with a pulsating one-point win against Queenscliff on 6 August to allow departing senior coach Wayne Walsh the fairytale ending. The Grubbers gave their loyal fan base hope for 2017 after victories over third-placed Anglesea on July 30 and BFL flag challenger Queenscliff in a thriller. Ocean Grove jumped to sixth spot on BFL ladder – with an 8-10 record after 18 rounds – with its second win against a top-three side in successive weeks. Final scores Ocean Grove 11.5 (81) to Queenscliff 12.8 (80). First year Grubber Mickitja Rotumah-Onus, who booted two majors, kicked the important sealer in the final minutes. Walsh said the improvement late in season was due to more competition for spots in the senior team. “I think in part of it, we have got a few back from injury late in the year,” said Walsh, who coached his final senior game for Ocean Grove. “We have had a bit of depth, so there is that bit of competition to play seniors again.” Ocean Grove dynamite small forward Travis Gavin, who kicked three goals, played a permanent marking role in attack on the bigger surrounds at Queenscliff. “Travis had to play the bigger key forward role, that is what was expected of him,” Walsh said. Grubber Jahd Anderson, who kicked two majors, was instrumental at the stoppages. Ocean Grove utility Michael King who snared two goals, inspired his side with forward 50 entries in the third
term to allow the Grubbers a handy 15-point buffer at the final break. Queenscliff, kicking to the favourable western end, gained the ascendancy to gain the lead mid-way through the final quarter despite Ocean Grove responding late in the game to win. Couta star player Andrew Hodgson punished the Grubbers on turnovers with three goals, while former Queenscliff coach Tom Limb led the way to kick three majors. Walsh said Queenscliff were more polished than the Grubbers, who struggled with execution at times. He said his side’s intensity and tackling pressure was fantastic late in the season, which meant the Grubbers were always in games. “We haven’t got as much polish as other sides,” Walsh said. “Execution and decision making still hurt us at times (against Queenscliff) and probably hurt us a lot this year and why we are not playing finals. “We have learnt this year we are not that polished, so we have got to be good at other things. “That is clearances, tackles and creating turnovers, that has been a focus for us.” The Grubber reserves grade side gave retiring veteran Kane Montgomery the perfect send off with an inspiring nine-point win over Queenscliff. Montgomery, who turns 37 next month, is a multiple premiership player at the Ocean Grove Football Club. Final scores Ocean Grove 8.13 (61) to Queenscliff 8.4 (52). Grubber Reid Billington kicked four goals for the visitors. Ocean Grove reserves grade finished their season in ninth place with a 3-15 record after 18 rounds. In the under-18 Colts Division 2,
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Scott Grant battling for the ball. 157725 Ocean Grove 1 went down to Geelong Amateur 1 by 30 points at Queens Park. Final scores Geelong Amateur 10.7 (67) to Ocean Grove 5.7 (37). The Grubbers finished its homeand-away season with a 7-10 record and held on to fifth spot to make finals ahead of sixth-placed Modewarre on a superior percentage. In the under-18 Division 4 clash, Ocean Grove 2 finished the regular season on a high with a convincing
62-point win over Lara 2 at Bisinella Oval. Final scores Ocean Grove 16.10 (106) to Lara 6.8 (44). Grubber Darcy Copeland kicked five goals, while team-mates Jesse Caligiuri and Lachlan Slater each booted four majors apiece. The Grubbers finished in third spot at the completion of 17 rounds with seven wins and nine losses and one draw.
Linton’s top award: Ocean Grove Football Club 2016 senior best-and-fairest winner James Linton, right, pictured with Grubber senior coach Wayne Walsh. Picture: OGFNC
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New blood and new home OCEAN Grove Cricket Club has begun a new chapter – with its A and B Grade sides moving to Ray Menzies Memorial Oval at Shell Road, and boasting a brand new committee. Senior coach Paul Jubber has recommitted and has been busy recruiting with the addition of batsman Michael Kenneady, spin bowler Mick Gill and the possible inclusion of young Barwon Heads batsman Tom Hobbs. Huon Bertino is also a welcome addition along with Craig Byron. The committee has had an influx of new faces at all levels after the president, vice-president and treasurer of the last few years all stood down after
many years of fantastic service to the club. The new committee comprises Peter Hart as president, Adam Spiby as vice-president, Paul Madden as secretary/treasurer and Dana Richardson taking on the important junior coordinator’s role. Other new faces include Steve Duan, Billy Foorde Engelsman and Michael Good is on board to liaise with sponsorship. Junior numbers are looking positive with many expected to be playing at the senior level again this year. The move to Shell Road was voted unanimously, however C and D Grades will still play at Memorial Reserve.
Training throughout August will be at 10am on Sundays before reverting to Tuesday and Thursday in September. The first registration day will be held at Shell Road on Sunday 28 August, from 10am to noon, and then on Sunday 4 September, from noon to 3pm, where the club will have its season launch and family day barbecue, for all players and families to register and meet the committee and coaches and tour the new facility. For all inquiries about juniors and MILO, contact junior co-ordinator Dana Richardson on 0437 464 448 or other club inquiries to Paul Madden on 0458 500 801 or paulmadden@ nbnco.com.au
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BFL SENIORS SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 11.15 (81) QUEENSCLIFF 12.8 (80) Ocean Grove Goals: T. Gavin 3, M. King 2, J. Anderson 2, M. Rotumah-Onus 2, D. Freeman, D. King. Best: M. King, J. Linton, J. Anderson, P. Maloney, J. Teague, M. Caldow.
Reserves grade success: Ocean Grove Football Club 2016 reserves grade best-and-fairest winner Tim Collins, right, pictured with coach Peter Mohr.
Linton wins top honour By MARK HEENAN CHAMPION Grubber midfielder James Linton was crowned Ocean Grove Football Club senior best-and-fairest winner at the club vote count on 7 August. The 2014 Colac GFL premiership on-baller won with a total of 137 votes to finish ahead of last year’s winner Andrew Jarvis (92 votes) and rising youngster Matt Caldow (86 votes). In his first season at the Grubbers, Linton played in all senior 18 games and booted 23 goals. He polled in the Grubbers’ best players on 14 occasions and is expected to be a front runner to claim the Les Ash Medal at the BFL presentation night on Wednesday 24 August.
Linton, who has played with Geelong’s VFL affiliate team, is yet to re-sign at the Grubbers next season after he relocated to the Ocean Grove region this year. In the reserves grade, Grubber Tim Collins won with 95 votes to finish ahead of second-placed Bryan Roberts (63 votes) and last year’s reserves grade best-and-fairest winner Matt McCartney (60 votes). In the senior netball vote count, Ocean Grove Netball Club senior coach Candice Parker won the top A Grade honour. Meg Badrock won the Grubber B Grade best-and-fairest award, while Paula Birch took out the C Grade honour. Grubber netballer Nikita Maslen won the D Grade award and Taya Payne claimed the
Ocean Grove Netball Club 19 and Under best-and-fairest award. In junior football, Grubber under-16 1 midfielder Max Sutton was a runner-up in the Division 2 Jim Vivian Medal for the league’s best-and-fairest player, with 17 votes. Sutton’s Ocean Grove Under 16 1 team-mate Nathan Pearson finished tied for third with 13 votes. In other club developments, Ocean Grove Football Netball Club’s presentation night will take place on Friday 9 September, at Shell Road sports pavilion. Tickets are $50. The night includes a twocourse meal and entertainment from musician Sam Hanson. For tickets contact Bree Fankhauser on 0425 645 520 or email reception@ognc.com.au
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Premiership coach By Mark Heenan EXCLUSIVE AN Ocean Grove Football Club under-18s triple premiership coach has emerged as a genuine candidate for the club’s vacant senior coaching position. Matt Tyrrell, 38, who coached the Ocean Grove under-18 team to three flags in a row from 2008 to 2010, admits he is eyeing off the top job. “I have applied for the Ocean Grove senior coaching role,” said Tyrrell, an Ocean Grove-based electrician. Tyrrell has spent the last two seasons as ruck coach mentor to key Ocean Grove big man Andrew Jarvis, who won the Grubbers’ senior bestand-fairest award in 2015. Tyrrell, who played in two senior flags in 2000 and 2001 under four-time Ocean Grove premiership coach Mark Neeld, coached the BFL under-18 Interleague team in 2010. He worked as an assistant to former Ocean Grove senior coach Cameron McGregor in 2011. The father-of-three said he was keen to help the Grubbers regain its home grown talent who have left in recent years whom he shared a bond with as the under-18s coach. Daniel Maloney, Jack Rawlings, Sam Fairway, James McTaggart, Harrison Foott, Corey Walter, Brandon Poulter and Sam Rankin - who all played in the 2014 BFL grand final are no longer playing at Ocean Grove. Ex-Grubber gun Andy Higgins
Big moment: Matt Tyrrell, centre, after Ocean Grove’s under-18s flag in 2010 with Newcomb BFL coach Rory Nicol, left, ex under-18 Grubber co-coach, and senior Ocean Grove BFL defender Kaiden Long. 157958 crossed to GFL club St Albans this year, while team-mate Aaron O’Callaghan is a playing assistant coach at Geelong West in the GDFL. Star juniors Kane Reardon and Christian West have not played seniors at Ocean Grove this year. The 2016 season is the first time since 2010 Ocean Grove has failed to
make the BFL senior finals. The senior Grubber coaching position closes this Friday 19 August, with all written applications emailed to ogfncpresident@gmail.com Ocean Grove Football Netball Club president Tony Potter conceded a decision to appoint a new senior coach prior to the end of August would be
Happy times: Former Ocean Grove under-18s premiership coach Matt Tyrrell with the 2009 premiership cup. 157958
unlikely. He said the position had attracted wide interest outside the Geelong region. “We have had a wide range of applicants from all over Victoria,” Potter said. “The process going for (a new senior coach) is going well, but as you
know it is not finished yet. “I would be reluctant to say how many applicants we have had. “We are in a fantastic position though ... we have had plenty of applicants.” The panel is expected to meet this week to discuss the vacant senior coaching role.
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OCEAN Grove’s 17 and Under Section 1 netball won a thrilling semifinal against Drysdale on Saturday. The young Grovers won a tense battle 28 to 23 and will progress to the grand final while the Hawks, who finished top of the ladder, will have to battle it out in the preliminary final this weekend. Isabelle Teague, Isabel Hackett and Claudia Britt were the stars in a total team effort. Pictures: CRAIG JOHNSTONE
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