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OCEAN GROVE’S NUMBER ONE NEWSPAPER FREE FORTNIGHTLYSeptember 7-20, 2011

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Our schools in focusLAST week was dress up week with all the town’s primary schools getting involved in the National Book Week. Fantasy characters made up the bulk of the costumes but many others donned sports, construction and emergency service uniforms. Book Week is just one of the themes in today’s three page schools section. SEE PAGES 15, 16, 17

Retirementvillage mooted for Shell RoadOCEAN Grove’s aging population will have more opportunity to stay put in its home town with plans for a new retirement village.

Planning for a $20 million aged care facility and

retirement village is under way for 181-195 Shell Road, between Belvedere Terrace and Banks Road.

Plans submitted by ARG Planning to Geelong City Council show designs for 59 independent single storey units as well as a 115 suite aged care facility.

Continued page 4.

SIGN OF THE TIMES: A planning notice spells out the proposal for land off Shell Road.

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Court for pics offencePOLICE have confirmed that a man was charged with taking inappropriate photographs at Bellarine Aquatic Centre. The incident was dealt with at Geelong Magistrates Court three months ago but has only recently come to light. A police spokeswoman said that a Grovedale man had been charged with taking photographs with his mobile phone and had received a diversion order. In such circumstances no conviction is recorded. The centre is run by the City of Greater Geelong and a spokesman said that it had “pursued a matter concerning conduct at the Bellarine Aquatic Centre to the full extent of its legal abilities.“We cannot comment on the matter because of the particular court ruling however we can confirm the matter does not involve a Council employee,” the spokesperson said.“The City can reassure patrons of the Bellarine Aquatic Centre that there is no ongoing issue which would impact on their enjoyment of the facilities at the centre,” the spokesperson said.

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A DEDICATED Ocean Grove mother is hosting the seventh annual Clancy Family Diabetes Charity Golf Day.

Pauline Clancy’s 16-year-old son, Todd, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes eight years ago and ever since, Pauline has taken part in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Ride to Cure.

To help aid Pauline’s fundraising ride tally, the Clancy family will host a golf day at the Ocean Grove Golf Club on Sunday, November 13. Pauline said fundraising was a big part of their lives as several recent breakthroughs had helped Todd’s diabetes management and were a step closer to a cure.

“There have been changes since his diagnosis that has made his management easier,” Pauline said.

“The insulin pump has changed our ability to manage his diabetes, it’s a lifestyle thing, and it makes

it easier to manage with his sport and things.”

Todd doesn’t let his diabetes impact on his love of sport; he plays everything from football to golf and spends hours on Ocean Grove beach. Pauline said Todd acted like a regular year 11 student, even starting driving lessons this year, but

just had to be that little bit more careful than his friends.

“It’s a balancing act between watching sugar levels and all that … you can do stuff but you just have to be more careful,” she said.

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease that destroys the body’s ability to produce insulin - a hormone needed

to convert food into energy.About 122,300 Australian

people have type 1 diabetes.Teams of four are

encouraged to sign up for the golf day which tees off with a shotgun start at 9am. Tickets are $30 per person and include a barbecue lunch and silent auction.

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Saturday Vinnies OCEAN Grove’s Vinnies op shop has restarted opening on Saturdays. The op shop is at number 18 Marine Parade on the Industrial Estate. Their Saturday opening hours are 9.30am to 1pm, as well as the usual Monday to Friday 10am to 4.30pm.

THE appearance of two large ships close to shore has caused a stir in town this week. Of the two, the Gibralter registered Beluga Houston has been anchored about 1.8 nautical miles from the shore since the begining of last week. According to Port Melbourne Harbour Authority the 168m cargo ship is ‘awaiting orders’. The other ship, the Maltese registered Lotus, moved on to the port by Saturday after a couple of days in the bay.

THE new Ocean Grove toilet block is starting to take shape in The Parade’s car park.

During the past fortnight builders have laid the concrete slab and raised the steel frame, giving residents an idea of how the final building would look.

Councillor Jan Farrell

said works on the replacement toilet block were running on schedule.

“The services are all in, concrete slab is poured, galvanised steel framing has been erected and the brickwork is now underway,” she said.

The project is expected to be completed by late October 2011.

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HAVING A HIT: Pauline Clancy with supporters of the Diabetes Charity Golf Day.

VISITING SHIPS: the Beluga Houston and inset the Lotus.

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CFA call outs

OCEAN Grove CFA has been called to five incidents in the town as well as others on the Bellarine Highway and Queenscliff in the last fortnight. The most recent was on Saturday morning when they joined Wallington crews alerted to a smoking car on the Wallington Road.


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Continued from page 1. The site will also contain

a double storey communal building for independent residents, as well as visitor parking.

A spokeswoman from Geelong City Council said they hadn’t received any objections to the project before the August 21 deadline.

Ocean Grove Senior Citizen’s Club secretary Dianne Sapwell said the retirement village would provide much needed independent living facilities in Ocean Grove.

“It’s one of the most difficult things, the houses get too big for them and they need somewhere smaller where the gardens are looked after” she said.

Dianne said the proposed village would allow its elderly residents to keep in touch with their community without having to move away from Ocean Grove.

“It keeps them in the community with their friends and they can still go to the same library, the same shops, Probus and Legacy groups,” she said.

“One of the biggest downfalls when you’re 80 or 90 years old is it’s really difficult to make new friends.”

The proposed site will be accessed via Shell Road and contains two buildings which will be demolished to make way for the development.

The site has a number of native and exotic trees that were planted by previous owners as a windbreak to the property.

The majority of bordering trees will be retained by the developers while those to be removed will be done so without a permit as they were planted, not naturally growing.

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No objection to plansAge care facility‘much needed’

PLANNING APPLICATION: The current view of 181-195 Shell Road,

SUB DIVISION: the plans for a $20 million aged care facility and retirement village off Shell Road.

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Check out this crazy pic sent of Max Carr. Max is the Tony Hawk of the dog world, and his friend Feffie sent me this email.Max wants to teach Cheeky to ride a skate board so that they can go to the skate park together. Max is Feffie Carr’s king charles spaniel pup.Besides riding his skateboard, Max loves his family, his friend Belle, and terrorising the budgies in the aviary.Good work Max. Maybe we can pull a few ollies, heelflips and noseslides together soon.Don’t forget to keep sending

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Users pay their wayI sympathise with cyclists wanting the Thacker Street road surface widened and smoothed out so as to provide a safe surface to ride on, but I fail to see why the street residents should pay for it. What happened to the user pay principle, so frequently trotted out by State and Local govenments?

Cyclists and motorists want a smooth road? Fine, let them pay for it. And if they say they already do pay, through taxes, rates and vehicle registrations, then let that money be used to improve the road surface.

Instead of using our rates to subsidise the local Geelong franchise of the AFL footy business, use the money for what it is intended, viz. to provide sound public infrastructure.

Residents should not be required to pay for other people’s safe use of a road.

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Young dingoes at santuaryThese two seven week old dingoes are pictured with Ocean Grove’s Karalyn Bell a worker at Jirrahlinga. The Barwon Heads rescue sanctuary suffered a tragic fire back in July with a loss of six koalas but is open to visitors as it continues repairs and improvements that will benefit both its animals and visitors.


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The redevelopment includes:

• Replacement of the current toilet block.

• Re-alignment of the existing pedestrian crossing.

• Reconfiguration of the car park.

CONSTRUCTION PERIOD

• Tuesday 2 August to mid/late October 2011.

• The existing toilet block will stay open during construction of new facility.

• During construction we will make every effort to minimise interruption to traffic, however some car parks will be occupied by a construction shed and materials.

The City of Greater Geelong is redeveloping the toilet and change facilities located in the car park at The Parade, Ocean Grove.

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BOTH sides of the bridge will come together to form one bigger and better RSL club.

Barwon Heads RSL will amalgamate with the Ocean Grove club to form the new Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads RSL Subgroup from September 1.

Barwon Heads RSL president Tony Wheal said the move came about after their club was unable to form a committee.

“It happened because at the last annual general meeting, we were unable to form a full committee as there were no nominations for treasurer or secretary,” he said. “Without those two office bearers, it’s practically impossible to form a committee.”

Tony said after discussions and a vote, they decided to amalgamate with Ocean Grove RSL.

“We will be a joint RSL as of the first of September but will have representatives on the Ocean Grove committee,” he said.

Ocean Grove president Keith Hankin said the joint group would hold meetings at Ocean Grove’s Club

Grove every third Monday of the month.

“Members of both sub branches have welcomed the amalgamation and look forward to successful future development,” he said.

Keith said the original RSL club in the area was made up of men from both sides of the river who met from 1948

until 1962 when the Ocean Grove sub branch split.

“It is said that life does the full circle, and in this case it is true,” he said. The new charter for the combined group will be presented by Colonel Michael Arnett at the next general meeting on September 19.

The Barwon Heads RSL

hall will be kept by the group for town-based RSL events

“They have committed to keeping the Barwon Heads RSL building; that will be retained for things like ANZAC day,” Tony said.

Barwon Heads RSL is made up of 65 members with about 40 transferring to the combined group. With

about 140 Ocean Grove members, the group will swell to about 200 members.

“Because Ocean Grove is a lot bigger in terms of numbers, (the club) will be a lot stronger,” Tony said.

“It’s definitely a positive move as it’s the only way Barwon Heads could go in the end.”

RSL bridges divide

JOINING FORCES: Tony Wheal and Keith Hankin are thrilled to be amalgamating.


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NEIGHBOURS of a proposed Class B Broiler farm that would house more than 300,000 chickens have rallied in opposition at the weekend.

The meeting was called by the newly formed Bellarine Guardians, a group of concerned local businesses and residents, who say such a farm at 161 Curlewis Road would have a detrimental effect

on local living conditions and tourism.

One of the major concerns they have is that the smell from the plant would drift over the area and make outdoor activities unattractive.

The applicant argues that filters will eliminate the odours. Residents have until Saturday (Sepember 10) to make their views known to Geelong Council.

Chook farm objectors rally

Hurricane Irene spares Ocean Grove

BROILER PLAN: the site of the proposed chicken broiler off Curlewis Road, Wallington.

NOT HAPPY: about 150 objectors to the broiler chicken farm plan attended a public meeting at Wallington Adventure Park on Saturday. Inset are two of the speakers Lydsay Sharp of Leura Park Estate Vineyard and Ron Salmon of the Adventure Park.

OUR namesake in New Jersey was right in the path of the destructive Hurricane Irene that tore along the US eastern seaboard last month.

The Voice was alerted after receieving an email from a conerned statesider seeking information on how the town had fared. It isn’t unusual to get enquiries, as in the story we ran last year on the blizzards that

submerged the town. In the spirit and in

the knowlegde that the other Ocean Grove is renowned for its historic buildings, we replied that we would look into it and find out.

A little research and we found this blog report suggesting that fortunately damage was ‘minimal’.

“Surveying Ocean Grove as I walked around

town and the beach this morning, the only signs of damage were small branches strewn about in the street. The only evidence that a “hurricane” occurred, was the ocean surf pounding 75-100 feet from the boardwalk, picket fences that protect the dunes were thrown about, while cement park benches were displaced by powerful ocean

tides spilling onto the boardwalk.

“Ocean Grove never lost power, and there was no sign of dangerous wind and torrential downpours wreaking havoc this morning. I slept through the night soundly, something that has not happened during previous storms, and was surprised that this morning was not so different than other

Sunday mornings. That being said, it’s business as usual, with the exception of businesses needing to dismantle plywood from their storefronts and open for business, and for residents to come back home.”

Some pier damage was also shown in photographs of the town.

Other than that, the town did a good job in protecting itself.


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DROPPED signals, patchy sound and failed calls will soon be a thing of the past for Ocean Grove mobile users.

Telstra and the Vodafone/3 group have both proposed upgrades to their facilities in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads meaning increased coverage for mobile users.

Vodafone Hutchison Australia, which controls Vodafone and 3 Mobile, will be adding new services to an existing Telstra exchange tower located at Golf Links Road, Barwon Heads.

A Vodafone spokeswoman said the installation is part of a nation- wide roll out of Vodafone infrastructure.

“Vodafone users will see significant improvements in coverage, this will echo across the entire Bellarine Peninsula as new sites are progressively built,” she said.

The project will include adding three panel antennas and two radio communications dishes to an existing tower meaning

increased 2G and 3G coverage for mobile users in Ocean Grove.

“Works on the Bellarine Peninsula will supplement existing coverage and provide new coverage to certain areas, both 2G and 3G,” Vodafone said.

Telstra has also proposed work on its Everist Road tower, in Ocean Grove’s industrial estate.

A Telstra spokesman said the proposed upgrades would provide additional capacity in the Next G network in Ocean Grove.

“Data use is doubling approximately every 12 months on the Next G network, so Telstra continues to invest in upgrading the network so that customers will experience the reliability and speeds they have come to expect with this network,” he said. Both projects are due to be completed by the end of 2012.

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IMPROVING: The phone tower servicing Ocean Grove.

OCEAN Grovers are being encouraged to register for Bellarine’s first Relay for Life.

Relay For Life will involve teams of locals taking turns to walk or run through the night around Collendina Reserve to raise funds for Cancer Council Victoria.

The relay lasts for 24 hours from noon on Saturday, November 12, until noon the next day. Money raised will fund cancer research to help Bellarine residents – 1183 people in the Geelong area were diagnosed this year – reduce their cancer risk.

Bellarine Relay For Life co-ordinator Naomi Young said Relay For Life empowered every local resident to fight back against cancer.

“One in two Victorians will be diagnosed with cancer by age 85, so we all have a reason to help fight the disease,” she said. “(It) is an opportunity for us to band together and celebrate with cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against cancer.”

A team registration night will be held at Collendina Reserve on September 13 at 6.30pm.

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From the Managers DeskWe still have vacancies in term 3 classes. If you have not seen our course guide please contact us for a copy or go to our web page www.oceangrovenc.com. The centre is well heated and we offer a warm and welcoming environment. I am sure there is something for you in our program to warm you up during the cold winter months.I’m very pleased to announce the success of the morning tea held on Monday 15th August for Cup Cake Day, $170 was raised for the RSPCA. Thank you for the contributions made from all who attended and congratulations to Joan who won the raffle.Don’t forget that drop in is on every Friday night during the school term from 6pm to 9pm. Contact the centre for details.September/October school holiday program and bookings are now available, contact the centre or check out our web page.Till next time please take care and stay warm.Nicki DunneManager

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND EVENTS COMING UP AT OGNC

Adult Learner’s Lunch:On Wednesday 7th September OGNC will be celebrating Adult Learner’s Week by holding a special buffet lunch where all OGNC learners are invited to attend. The lunch will be catered for by The Finger Food Company and Georgina Ryder who is the Director of Barwon South West Region Adult Community Further Education will be our guest speaker, talking about the benefits of Learn Local and lifelong learning. The lunch will be held at OGNC, 91 The Parade, between 11:30am-1pm. The cost for this event is $15. Please RSVP by 18th August for catering purposes.

Seniors Week Activity:OGNC in conjunction with The Men’s Shed is inviting the community to take part in assembling your very own mini herb garden

from pre cut materials and then stay for a BBQ lunch. When: Saturday 1st October, 9:30am-12noon. Where: 91 The Parade, Ocean Grove. Cost is $3 for members and $4 for non-members.

Mental Health Week - Zumba:9th – 15th October is Mental Health Week which promotes social and emotional wellbeing by encouraging people to maximise their health potential and enhancing the coping capacities of communities, families and individuals. Ocean Grove Mood Support Group in conjunction with OGNC and Barwon Health is holding an event on Thursday the 13th of October from 11am-2pm. The event will comprise of a free Zumba class with a free sausage sizzle afterwards.

STOP THE PRESS!!! Facebook:We are now on facebook! Be easily informed on what’s happening within and around OGNC by requesting our friendship today. It’s so easy, just search for OceanGrove Neighbourhood Centre, request friendship and we will accept asap, then simply look out for our status updates.

DROP IN YOUTH GROUP YEAR 6 TO YEAR 12 – WHATS COMING UPDrop In Youth Group at OGNC operates every Friday night, 6-9pm. Socialise with other young people within a safe, friendly environment, fully supervised by supportive, qualified youth workers. All young people are welcome between the ages of 11-17 (must be in grade 6) Come along, bring a friend and be a part of the wildest activities on the Bellarine. Costs: In House activities: $5 (incl. Dinner) Excursions: $10-$15 per excursion (approx) Camps: $100-$300 (depending on camp) Call or pop in to OCNC for all enquiries and enrolments.

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CLASSES WITH VACANCIES:

PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN:

Yoga Dance (5-10)Monday 4:30pm Member Fee: $77.00 8x1 hour sessionsNon Member: $87.00 8x1 hour sessions

FOR PRESCHOOLERS:

Music And Movement With Jo (3-5)Monday 10:15am Member Fee: $92.00 10x¾ hour sessionsNon Member: $102.00 10x¾ hour sessions

Playgroup (0-5)Tuesday 1:30pm Member Fee: $30.00 per child for 10x1½ hour sessionsNon Member: $40.00 per child for 10x1½ hour sessions

3 YEAR OLD PLAYGROUPTuesday 11:15am Member Fee: $40:00 9x2 hour sessionsNon Member: $50:00 9x2 hour sessions

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING:

Basic Food Safety(Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures)Safe food handling skills are essential for all people working within the food industry of Australia. This accredited module will provide participants with the necessary knowledge in correct and safe food handling, food storage and food hygiene.Saturday 9am on 3rd SeptemberMember Fee: $85.00 (funded) 1x7 hour sessionsNon Member: $95.00 1x7 hour sessionRTO: Ocean Grove NeighbourhoodCentre Inc.

OTHER CLASSES

Indian Head Massage including Upper Back, Shoulders, Neck and Face.Indian head massage is an ancient practice which removes stress from the whole body and enhances

the body’s own system of self healing. In a coordinated sequence of around eighty moves your upper back, shoulders, neck, face and scalp will be massaged. A session of around 70 minutes will leave you with an uplifting feeling of physical and mental wellbeing that needs to be experienced to be understood. Appointment only.Wednesday 4pm Friday 4pm Member Fee: $25.00 per sessionNon Member: $35.00 per sessionPractitioner: Lydia Warren

Gentle, Low Impact ExerciseThis class utilizes light weights and concludes with 15 minutes of stretching and relaxation. Monday 11.15am Member Fee: $7.00 per week Non Member: $10.00 per week Fitness Instructor: Julie Armstrong

Tai Chi ContinuingThis class refines and enhances the Beijing 24 forms.Monday’s 6pm Member Fee: $92.00 10x1 hour sessionsNon Member: $102.00 10x1 hour sessionsTutor: Sue Simpson

“Mood” Support GroupAt times you may feel lonely, but you don’t have to be alone. We all have moods, emotions, thoughts and feelings which can be hard to manage at times. This group meets to provide support and friendship for those with a mood disorder. Various activities, outings and guest speakers are scheduled throughout the term. All welcome to attend.Thursday 10am Member Fee: $2.00 per weekNon Member: $3.50 per week

Common Toxic Chemicals Making You SickLearn ways to avoid exposure to toxic chemicals that are found both inside and outside the home. The link between chemicals and disease will be discussed, along with ways to enhance healthy living. This class will show you how easy it

is to use natural cleaning products that you can even make at home!Wednesday 1pm on 7th SeptemberMember Fee: $30.00 1x2 hour sessionNon Member: $40.00 1x2 hour sessionTutor: Lisa FitzGerald

Vegetarian Cooking for Health and WellbeingThis class will entice you with delicious vegetarian foods and recipes cooked in the class, using the ‘blood group diet’ concept. Make food a taste and visual sensation! Food and equipment all inclusive with recipe handouts to take home. Wednesday 1pm on 21st SeptemberMember Fee: $30.00 1x2 hour sessionNon Member: $40.00 1x2 hour sessionTutor: Lisa FitzGerald

Heavenly FacialsCome and learn how to treat yourself to a simple, beautiful facial using certified organic product made in Australia to the highest international standards. Feel the difference at a whole body level – soft radiant skin, relaxed and balanced mind and emotions – no nasty toxins, just pure ingredients as nature intended!Thursday 1pm on 22nd SeptemberMember Fee: $28.00 1x2 hour sessionNon Member: $38.00 1x2 hour session

ART AND CRAFTS:

Scrapbooking WorkshopsGive yourself the time and the space to finally get those photos organised. In these workshops you will pick up ideas, tips and easy ways to document your family’s story. Bring your own supplies, and Mandy will have tools available to use and product available to purchase. Materials list available for beginners.Saturday 1pm on 24th September Member Fee: $10 for each 1x4 hours sessionNon Member: $15 for each 1x4 hour sessionTutor: Mandy Johns

Beginners DrawingThis course provides an introduction to basic drawing skills and materials.

Get in touch with your inner artist and have fun in a supportive environment while you do so. All materials included in fee.Friday 1pm from 2nd SeptemberMember Fee: $60.00 4x2 hour sessionNon Member: $70.00 4x2 hour sessionTutor: Heather Peck

Decorative Canvas Painting for the Creatively Challanged.If you think you don’t have a ‘creative bone’ in your body, then come along and see how simple it is to create simple effects on canvas using basic techniques.Tuesday 1pm from 13th SeptemberMember Fee: $30.00 2x2 hour sessionNon Member: $40.00 2x2 hour sessionTutor: Josie Wallis

COOKING CLASSES:

Cheese Making WorkshopHave you ever wondered How Cheese Is Made? Well, now is your opportunity to find out just how easy it is! Let Charlene help dispel the concept that cheese is difficult to produce at home. You will know exactly what is in your cheese, i.e. no preservatives, no additives and no artificial colours. Your friends and family will be impressed when they find out that you made it!Saturday 10am on 10th SeptemberFetta and YoghurtMembers Fee: $105.00 1x6 hourNon Member: $115.00Tutor: Charlene Bancroft

COMPUTER CLASSES:

Digital SLR Camera CourseThis course is designed to enhance your knowledge of the use and understanding of digital SLR cameras. A photographic critique of participants’ images will be covered within this course along with most aspects of SLR cameras. Prerequisites: basic computer skills and an SLR camera.Monday 7pm from 29th AugustMember Fee: $80.00 4x2 hour sessionsNon Member: $90.00 4x2 hour sessions

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WISHFISHG I F T & H O M E

OCEAN Grove Men’s Shed has come home. The group which held its first planning meeting at the town’s Neighbourhood Centre just two years ago has moved into a 66sqm industrial estate unit thanks to the generosity of the Kingston Estate group.

The estate, via local Ed Corless, has granted members the use of the building, which also includes space for gardening and parking, for two years rent free.

The Men’s Shed, which had been operating temporarily out of a Queenscliff Neighbourhood House, is now keen to grow its 20-member group.

Member Ernie Mason said members were flat chat getting the new shed fitted out during the two days it currently opens and he was embracing the opportunity to get involved.

“I have always been an active sort of bloke and need something active to keep me going since I retired,” Ernie said.

As well as providing mainly retirees with something to do physically, Men’s Sheds are proven to have been valuable places for mental stimulation and an environment where men can talk freely about health issues.

“There’s also the interaction with other blokes, that’s something

I’d always had, having worked in manufacturing or construction,” added Ernie. “It’s completely drop-in style, come if you want, don’t if you don’t want.”

The new Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed is located at 17 Smithton Grove, off Grubb Road.

As well as wood and metal

working areas the building also includes a mezzanine floor for painting and an outside flower bed which will be developed for gardening interests. Members have already started a small line of wooden toys and there are plans to set up a small display of products for sale. The proceeds of those sales will

go back into the Shed coffers. The Shed is open on

Mondays from 9am to 3pm and Wednesdays from 9am to noon.

• Members are still seeking a 140 litre fridge as well as hand and power tools. The Men’s Shed will also be seeking sign sponsors. Phone 5255 2827.

Men’s Shed arrives

HOME AT LAST: Ocean Grove Men’s Shed is moving in.

AN ELDERLY woman was unhurt after she drove a car into a wall at Madeley Street’s Ocean Wave Salon.

Ocean Wave owner Narelle Whitson said the woman narrowly missed driving through the front window of the shop about 9.25am last Thursday.

“Her foot slipped and she hit the accelerator and drove up in between the

tree and the seat out the front, and into the brick wall,” she said.

“The car, I would say, would be a write off, her (side) rear vision mirror had gone and the other side was smashed up because of the seat.”

Police, fire and ambulance attended the scene.

Narelle said the woman,

believed to be 87 years old, was one of the regulars who had a weekly appointment at the salon.

“She’s got a great sense of humour; she said she didn’t want to be late for her appointment,” Narelle said.

Despite the damage to the car, there was no evidence of damage to the wall.

Woman escapes unhurt after crash

Market moving back outside

OCEAN Grove Rotary held its final indoor winter market on Sunday. The next market will be back at Kingston Park from 9am on Sunday October 2.

Work on Thacker StreetCOUNCIL mainten-ance teams have been at work on Thacker Street repairing the worst of the hardshoulder pot holes, recently highlighted in the Voice.

City engineering staff are currently designing road widening measures for the street and would include new kerbing and channelling on the south

side of Thacker Street, between Presidents Avenue and Tuckfield Street.

Those construction works are expected to begin in 2012, a council spokesman said.


day in the life – philip christian

I REMEMBER in the late 70’s coming to a weekend conference at Ingamels. At about 7am a mate and I raced down Hodgson St and ran straight into the surf. Iron Men, we were.

Finishing Uni, I taught at Braemar College, Woodend for three years, during which we had snow and the Ash Wednesday bushfires.

In 1984, Dad and Mum were planning to retire from farming in the Mallee to find a home somewhere in the Geelong region. The first house they inspected was exactly what they wanted, at 14 Woodlands Dve, so they were moving in when I organised a Kew Baptist Youth Camp Surfari weekend in March 1985. I created a wood throwing competition and that’s how Dad’s truck-load of firewood got unloaded.

Donna and I met at LaTrobe Uni. We bought a house in Endeavour Dve just before we took Emma and Simon to Zambia, where we lived on a mission for 7 years. Ryan was born in Harare. We all loved holidays in Zimbabwe’s game parks or in South

Africa. Donna and I celebrated our 30th this year.

As security problems increased, the kids were being driven to school with a para-military man beside them, holding an AK47. By 1993 we were ready to try school in Ocean Grove, and our kids were among the group to trek from OG Primary to the new facilities at Surfside. Life-long friendships were formed in those days.

I got involved with cycling and Ocean Grove Harriers. The feature event was the Pub to Pub and the Mt Buller run. Our boys got into local junior basketball and football at the YMCA, and then with Ocean Grove FNC, so Donna and I joined in and I was on the Committee. 2003 was great when the Grubbers won all three grades’ premierships.

I play some tennis, paddle on my surf ski, or have a ride on the bike, but mostly, I run.

The three kids and I ran at the Gold Coast in July. Ryan and I will run the Great Ocean Road (Walking track) over two days this month before

he departs for Qatar where he’ll be continuing his PhD.

I love the diversity of tracks and the water facilities we have here. I enjoy being able to incorporate this into many of my working days at bellarine memories. There is no routine to any of this. I am glad that on many-a-friday I cannot even guess what I’ll be doing by Monday. There is the joy of weddings, and the

deep sense of being a real support through funerals, listening to stories, planning celebrations. Now we are doing more diverse things, including assisting people to record their stories as keepsakes. We have been six years in this special work, and value good connections in the community, through the various clubs, sporting, business and service, the churches, and the RSL.

Living at Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads is very special. Our community will continue to grow. Our greatest asset remains the main beach. This is where I would have built a magnificent glass fronted tourist centre, gazing out to sea, for us all to share what we have.

And I have no plans to go anywhere else.

CONTENT WITH DIVERSITY: Philip Christian sees all sides of the human spirit.

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VOICE in INDONESIAMark Reilly takes to the sea with the Voice, alongside Josie, Kirby and Remi Reilly, Jess Carter and Anthony Barnett while holidaying at Nusa Lembongan off the coast of Bali last month.

VOICE in ENGLANDOcean Grove’s Phil and Danny Daniels made sure to show off the sport section of their Voice at the Norfolk Golf Country Club.

VOICE in MALAYSIABarwon Heads’ Jamie Barnes of Barwon Heads celebrated his 25th birthday near the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur last month.


BELLARINE Secondary College year 8 students have just experienced the best that Melbourne could offer on their “zoo snooze” camping adventure.

The students have taken part in a variety of activities on the Zoo Snooze Camp, which included walking along Southbank, going to the Victoria Market and taking a river cruise along the Yarra River.

The students were able to take part in a variety of activities, including a guided tour around the Aquarium and the Shrine of Remembrance and were given the unusual chance to sleep over night at the zoo.

They were also given the rare opportunity to have a guided tour of the zoo after dark and in the morning, before the other guests arrived. Some of the campers were also able to take a Yarra River cruise, weather permitting and to experience the culture of Lygon Street.

Vice principal, John Shepherd said: “It was a valuable experience and the students get to know the city in a different light.”

Some of the students have not been to Melbourne over night and this gives them a great insight into the world.

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From the zoo to Southbank

Refugee experienceAS part of their literature studies this term the year 6 students at Christian College Bellarine have been studying the theme of Difficult Journeys. Boy Overboard by Morris Gleitzman has been the core text for this unit of work. It is the story of a young Afghan boy and his family who flee their

country to seek asylum in Australia. The journey as boat people is a perilous one and in light of current affairs and headline news in Australia the discussions have been very fruitful. As part of Refugee Day the students were given new identities and forced to flee their country with

their families for a variety of reasons such as famine, war, natural disaster and persecution. After walking a long distance to reach the refugee camp they had to register their family before entering the camp and building a shelter. Some of the other activities of the day included preparing their

meagre rations for their family, collecting water and carrying out various chores. The plight of asylum seekers and refugees is a very powerful issue and the students have been encouraged to develop their own opinions about the topic which has been very encouraging to see.

ROUGHING IT: Summah Goedemoed and Jack Elstone.

Bellarine students exploring Melbourne.

YOUNG musicians from the Christian College Bellarine campus have had two very fulfilling weeks, performing at Monash University (Clayton) and Her Majesty’s Theatre in Ballarat.

Students from the Concert Band (above) and Middle School String orchestra delivered very fine performances.

At the Melbourne School Bands Festival (Clayton), the Bellarine Concert Band was

awarded Gold. They followed this up with a score of 93/100, awarding them 3rd place out of 13 junior bands from around Victoria, at the Royal South Street Society’s Band Eisteddfod in Ballarat.


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Schools get in book characterSTUDENTS at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Ocean Grove and Surfside primary schools pulled out their dress ups for Book Week.Students at Star of the Sea paraded their costumes at assembly last Wednesday with teachers also taking part. They were followed by Ocean Grove and Surfside on Friday. Ocean Grove Primary

held a parade around the lower basketball court, watched by a large crowd of proud parents.The theme of the day was One World, Many Stories, with special activities held all day themed around this year’s Book of the Year award winners. The teachers should also be commended for a great turn out too.

Students on parade at Ocean Grove Primary.

Above, guess who was at Ocean Grove Primary, and right Savanna Ofthsae and Kanesha Lee at Surfside Primary.

ABOVE: Our Lady Star of the Sea, and below, on parade at Ocean Grove Primary.

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AN Ocean Grove student has had her painting on display for Geelong café-goers as part of a local art competition.

Molly Winter, 12, (pictured right) entered her painting into the Masters in the Making competition that showcased work by budding artists from ages five to 18, in café displays around Geelong.

Molly was runner up in the competition after her painting, inspired by Ocean

Grove, was judged by local art critics at Café Go.

Molly’s mum Anna said Molly has been taking part in classes at Kazworks, run by local artist Karen McGlynn, for the past 18 months.

Anna said Molly painted her picture at the end of 2010 as part of the new Ocean Grove’s Westpac bank opening.

“They had to be inspired by Ocean Grove, and Molly chose the sea with her sister and her in the boat,” she said.

A NUMBER of St Ignatius staff and students braved the cold and wind to participate in a winter sleep-out.

The group built cardboard shelters to recreate the hardship homeless people face, and raise awareness for disadvantaged youth. The students raised more than $1700 for the Christ Church Community Meals Program. Social justice co-ordinator Heather Johnston said it was important to have students experience things outside their comfort zone.

Class inspires young artist

Sleep-out anexperience

FROM LEFT: Jessica Quinton and Caitlin McDade share a box for warmth, Adam Currie and April Clarke hunker down.

ABOVE: Deputy principal Kerry Sidaway and students of Our Lady of Fatima in Railaco.RIGHT: Year 11 student Stephanie Genova visiting a child in an orphanage.

Music festival aids East TimorST IGNATIUS College joined the region’s Catholic schools to raise money for East Timor.

More than 4000 students came together last week for the Tri-UMPH Music Festival at Newtown’s St Joseph’s College.

The second Tri–UMPH or Triennially United to

Make Poverty History Festival showcased local bands, DJs and student performers.

The festival raised money for three East Timorese villages and orphanages that St Ignatius students visited in July, and was aimed at raising awareness of helping make poverty history.


environment

BELLARINE Landcare is hosting a community information day at the Bellarine Secondary College Landcare Nursery.Run by the Landcare group, the information day will be held on Saturday, September 17, from 9am until noon.Visitors can learn about Bellarine Landcare’s revegetation techniques, local biodiversity values, protection and enhancement of the Bellarine Peninsula’s ecological assets and pest, plant and animal management. Bellarine Landcare’s co-ordinator Cate Barham said it was important to engage the community about local environment issues.

“With only five per cent remaining indigenous (native) vegetation on the Bellarine Peninsula, it is important the community be involved in protecting and enhancing their local environmental assets,” she said. Volunteers will also inform the community of the group’s gorse removal project which aims to give land-holders assistance to manage its growth on their properties. Gorse is a noxious weed and a fire hazard that provides habitats for feral animals and significantly degrades local biodiversity values. For more information phone 0457 333 727.

Cow magnet Cattle Egret

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IF you drive down the Barwon Heads Road from Geelong and look in the paddocks, (ignore the paddocks being turned into a housing estate at Armstrong Creek), there are often a few Cattle Egrets wandering in the footsteps of the cows. The Cattle Egret is commonly seen with grazing stock around wetland areas.

Cattle Egrets are small, white Egrets with a yellow beak. In the breeding season the feathers turn yellow and the beak becomes bright red. The legs are normally grey-green out of breeding season, but they change to bright red or orange-brown during breeding.

This change in colour during the breeding season is one aspect that distinguishes the Cattle Egrets from other types of Egrets (Little, Intermediate and Great Egrets can also be seen around this area).

The Cattle Egret is now found on nearly every continent, with birds in Australia originating

from Asia. In Australia it is most widespread and common in north-eastern Western Australia, Northern Territory, and in south-eastern Australia from Bundaberg, Queensland to Port Augusta, South Australia. They are also found in Tasmania.

The Cattle Egret is found in grasslands, woodlands and wetlands but not common in arid areas. They feed by following large animals such as cows, and grabbing insects such as grasshoppers and worms in their sharp beak that the cattle have disturbed with their feet.

They also will sit on cattle to look out for insects. They also eat frogs, lizards and toads. The relationship with cattle is beneficial to the cattle as well, as the Cattle Egrets help to reduce the numbers of crop pests and cattle ticks.

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SIX local dancers have had their first taste of a solo ballet competition.

Students from Bellarine Dance Academy participated in the Geelong Eisteddfod’s solo ballet competition last week in preparation for their

first professional exams in October.

Bellarine Academy of Dance director Kellie Williamson said the girls did extremely well for their first solo performance.

“They did well for their

first time, unfortunately didn’t win but one of the girls did get an honorable mention,” she said.

The year eight students from around Ocean Grove and the Bellarine Peninsula practise their art in Ocean

Grove for up to five hours a week. “That group of girls started when they were four (years old) and now they’re 13 and 14,” said Kellie.

“They are all really dedicated kids, they don’t just do their five hours a week

but participate in holiday programs and go to classes at the Australian Ballet’s open days.”

The girls will now train to perform their first solo vocational exams in Melbourne in October.

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SCHOOL kids are being encouraged to participate in R U OK? Day by visiting Ocean Grove’s Gloria Jeans.

R U OK? Day is a national campaign aimed at reducing Australia’s suicide rate by encouraging people to ask their friends and family if they are ok.

Ocean Grove Gloria Jeans owner Jason Porter said the coffee chain was a major sponsor of the campaign and they had taken the

initiative to aim the day’s activities towards local school children.

“It’s a simple get together, if you have a friend, bring a friend and you can buy one (drink), get one free,” he said.

Jason said his family has been touched by youth suicide, so they had taken the opportunity to encourage school kids to come in and sit and talk over a drink.

“It’s important for the kids in years nine to 12, the pressure of

school and how busy everyone is these days, means kids are trying to manage everything like school work, a part time job and sport,” he said.

“The day is for everyone and a lot of people focus on adults but we’re focusing on kids, where it starts.”

R U OK? Day is on Thursday, September 15. For more information visit www.ruokday.com.au

JUST ASK: Natalie Todaro and Shannon Phillips gearing up for R U OK? Day.

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ALL week I’m looking forward to Thursday, not Friday and not the weekend but Thursday. It’s the day I go to Jongleurs – and no, it isn’t a French class, it’s actually a drama club.

For me, it’s even more fun than going to “the worlds” in Queensland! It’s just awesome and I love it. I’ve made a few new friends and one of my BFFs met some of my other friends and now they’re good friends, so I

think it is a good place to make friends and have fun.

It’s a place for both genders, of all ages. This year the two different age groups are split up and each is doing a different play. I’m in the younger group and we’re doing The Golden Touch while the older group does Fairytale High.

At drama, we learn skills like being quiet back stage, remembering our lines and just acting in general.

You can watch these magnificent plays at the Potato Shed in Drysdale, on either Friday, September 9 or Saturday, September 10 at 7pm. Bookings at the Potato Shed or phone 5251 1998.

Tickets are very reasonably priced, so come one, come all, come and watch two hilarious plays.

By TESSIE MADDEN

FINE MUSIC FOLK: some of the Ocean Grove members of the Barwon Heads Fine Music Society, and right, SHE, the Seven Harps Ensemble.

YES DRAMA: Jongleurs in costume for forthcoming prodcutions, inset, Tessie Madden and Honey Alexander.

Drama club first stop for fun

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“Seven majestic harps ... effortless virtuosity.

It’s difficult to imagine a more delightful musical evening.”

SOMETHING heavenly is coming to Barwon Heads – in the form of a seven harp ensemble. The group, the only one of its kind in Australia – perhaps even the world – is being hosted by the town’s Fine Music Society. She (Seven Harps Ensemble) will perform from classical pieces to ‘more daring’ Australian works. The society, which boasts a large number of Ocean Grove members, is hosting the performance at the Community Hall in Hitchcock Avenue from 2.30pm on Sunday September 11. Details 5254 2982.


JOHN Bacon Blues is a 3 piece blues band comprising John Bacon Vocals, Guitar and Harp, Danny Nolan on Bass and occasional Vocals and Michael Dickson on Drums.

The band is a young band keeping the old blues alive.

John has a busy solo calender around Melbourne and the Band plays many places including the H2O flood relief festival in February. They have also been invited to play 2 Blues festivals in the U.S.

John and Danny are both just 18 years old and Michael is 28.

The band puts a refreshing new feel to the old blues and brings places to life when they play, they already have a large following in the U.S. and are getting airplay in 6 states of Australia.

John is known for his guitar work and being “The kid with the voice of a 50 year old”, He already has the respect of a large number of Melbourne’s established blues musicians with many of them asking to play with him. Originally Danny was the 2nd guitarist in the band with a strong metal influence but after a lineup change in June, Danny has found himself playing

bass and offering a huge personality on stage. You never know quite what he is going to do.

Michael is the quiet achiever of the band having 14 years experience and being an incredibly talented drummer. He is also the house drummer for the Gippsland Rhythm

and Blues club and is keenly soughtafter.

The band was offered the 3rd of September to play at the Ocean Grove Hotel but had to decline as John is playing the final showcase of the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society’s Youth in Blues.

John Bacon Blues will be hitting the stage at the Ocean Grove Hotel on Saturday 10th September at 10.30pm and are all geared up to rock Ocean Grove into Sunday. You can get a sneak preview of the band at www.reverbnation.com/johnbaconblues.

Blues bandSpyndrift spinning round again

Oh Cherry, Piping Hot PiratesIF it’s the Grove township jive you’re after then a night with the Scion Pirates won’t disappoint. This motley crew of talented musicians played at Piping Hot Chicken Shop

on Friday night and return again on October 7 with more promise of roots reggae taken from those that inspired the stars of that style. A fantastic grungy Oh Cherry was the

spice in the goat curry, taking it back behond the Stones and UB40 to the Eric Donaldson.

Melbourne alt-country five-piece, Sal Kimber & The Rollin’ Wheel, will play Ocean Grove in November off the back of the release of their debut self-titled album.Recorded with producer Shane O’Mara (Tim Rogers, Lisa Miller, The Audreys) at yikesville, first single, ‘Beat Gets Louder’ captures all the swagger, sway and sauce of their live performance. Kimber recounts “Writing Beat Gets Louder was such a fun adventure”. Check out the video for ‘Beat Gets Louder’ www.vimeo.com/27445499.Having played around the country in raucous city bars and country pubs as well as over 30 festivals including the Port Fairy Folk Festival, Blue Mountains Music Festival, and the Mullum Music Festival. They’ve supported Kasey Chambers, Tim Rogers and Pieta Brown (USA) and enjoyed their first taste of international crowds during a Canadian tour last year.They play the Piping Hot Chicken Shop on Friday November 18.

Rollin’ into town

GROVE BOUND: John Bacon Blues.

SPYNDRIFT return to the Chicken Shop next month. This raw, frisky, provocative and sassy reggae inspired combo have performed in numerous musical outfits together and separately for over two decades. They also have a depth of experience and skills in theatre, children’s pantomimes, workshops, puppetry and dance. Spydrift and Red Whyte play at the Chicken Shop on Saturday October 1, from 8pm. Tickets $12.Ahead of them at the Chook Shop are Rusted with Sweet Felicia (September 10), and Lucie Thorne and Jo Jo Smith (September 17).


MondaysOcean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg Wylie 5256 2550.Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641.Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 3pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie Mason 0421 703 368. First Monday of every monthBellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Bellarine Secondary College. Phone Tony 0409 545 929. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Ch Hall, Draper St. Details 5256 1863. Ocean Grove Ladies Probus, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Phone Thelma 5255 1806.Third Monday of every monthOcean 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 June McLellan on 5255 1399Fourth Monday of every monthCombined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10.30am, Club Grove. Friendship is our theme. Phone Denis Pugh on 5255 5566 TuesdaysBellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.Bellarine T.O.W.N., 6pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Glenda 5255 5463.Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900.First Tuesday of every monthOcean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587.First and Third Tuesday of every monthOcean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.Third Tuesday of every monthOcean Grove branch of the Liberal Party, St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street.Phone Ben 0417 280 436

WednesdaysJujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0405 022084.Second Wednesday of every monthParkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Avenue. Phone Pam 5255 5152Third Wednesday of every monthOcean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every monthOcean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Jason Bowers 0418 737 808 Last Wednesday of every monthCancer Support Group, 10am, Community Health Centre.Fourth Wednesday of every monthOcean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.Thursdays Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie Mason 0421 703 368. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996.

First Thursday of every monthOcean Grove Nightlights CWA, 7.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.Fourth Friday of every monthOcean Grove 4 Villages Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Club Grove. Meet new friends, visitors welcome, no waiting list for membership. Phone 5256 1671.Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.

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Clubs meet

music/live events• Piping Hot Chicken Shop. Phone 5255 1566. — Saturday September 10, 8pm. Rusted with Sweet Felicia $15.— Saturday September 17, 8pm. Lucie Thorne and Jo Jo Smith. Tickets $15. — Saturday October 1, 8pm. Spyndrift and Red Whyte. Tickets $12.— Friday October 7, 8pm. Scion Pirates. — Saturday October 15, 8pm. Shed Zeppelin. • Barwon Heads Hotel. Phone 5254 2201.— Saturday October 22, 11pm. The Australian Rhianna & Lady Gaga Tribute Show. Pre sale from $22 at venue. — Wednesdays 7pm: Trivia in the BakBar.— Thursdays: Live accoustic music with Lucas Parsons in the BakBar. — Fridays 10pm: DJ in the BakBar.• Ocean Grove Hotel. Phone 5255 1122.Saturday Night Live:— Saturday September 10 – John Bacon Blues. — Saturday September 17- Naughty Nana & The Toy Boys— Saturday September 24-Luxxy Daizy Open Mic for Youth – 1-4pm, first Sunday of the month from October 2. Guest artist Jamie Pye. Phone 0431 606 476. Sunday Session from 3pm – Off the Hook.• Potato Shed. 41 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale. Phone 5251 1998.— Tuesday September 13, 10:30am. The Return of the Grand Ol’ Opry Show. Some of Geelong’s best country musicians recreate music from Nashville, Tennessee featuring Drop of a Hat Band. Tickets from $14

— Friday September 16, 8pm. DownPour- A4’s Circus ensemble’s show featuring acrobatics, contortion, hula hoops and Chinese foot juggling. Tickets from $18. • Queenscliff Uniting Church, Hesse & Stokes streets. www.unitingqueenscliff.org.au — Saturday October 15, 7.30pm. The Savoy Singers presenting 100 years of Musical Comedy. Tickets $20 (includes interval supper) — Saturday November 5, 7.30pm. Sweet Delores with Hired Hands. Tickets $20 (includes interval supper), available from Queenscliff info Centre or at the door.

get active• Adult yoga/dance classes. Term 3 Thursday nights 7.30-8.30pm. Kyo Yoga – 106 Orton Street, Ocean Grove. Phone 5256 2723/0438 562 723.• Type II Diabetes management and exercise group. Thursdays 2.30pm. Phone 0404 586 025 or 5256 3000• Functional Exercises to Music for Older Adults. Mondays 9.15am – Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Wednesdays 9:30am – Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone 5255 1335.• Ocean Grove Scottish Country Dance: Tuesdays 7.45-10pm. Marcus Hill Hall, corner Banks Road and Bellarine Highway. Phone 5251 3393.• Line Dancing: Wednesdays 1-3pm and Mondays 7-8.30pm. Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone 0413 690 597.• Body Torque. Phone 5255 2604 for upcoming rides or spin classes.

*Life Activities Club. Weekly tea dance – Thursdays 2.30-4.30 at Belmont Pavillion, Barrabool Road, Belmont. $4, all welcome. Phone 5251 3529.

food/wine• Leura Park Estate – Sensational wines and food available. Live music every Sunday from 12.30pm. 1400 Portarlington Road, Drysdale. Phone 5253 3180.• McGlashan’s Wallington Estate – New release wines, gourmet platters and classic car display, open weekends and public holidays 11am to 5pm. 225 Swan Bay Road, Wallington. Phone 5250 5760.

classes• Check out the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre timetable for a range of fun and informative classes, from cooking to computers to CPR.Phone 5255 4294.• Making Waves music and poetry afternoons with Jill Meehan at Bardeli Café. First and third Saturdays of the month (next event September 17). Free entry, BYO instruments and voices. Phone 0431 606 476

family fun• Koombahla Equestrian Park: After school programs Tuesday to Friday. Phone 5256 2742.

markets, fairs and fundraisers• Sunday, September 11– Point Lonsdale

Market. 9am to 2pm. Point Lonsdale Primary School.• Saturday, September 24 – Barwon Heads Market. 9am to 1pm, Barwon Heads Community Hall, Hitchcock Avenue.• Sunday September 25– Portarlington Community Market. 9am to 2pm, Parkes Hall, Newcombe Street, Portarlington.– Queenscliffe Community Market. 9am to 2pm. Lower Princess Park, Queenscliff. • Sunday October 2 – Ocean Grove Commmunity Market. 9.30am to 2pm. Kingston Park, Ocean Grove. • Sunday October 9 – Point Lonsdale Market. 9am to 2pm. Point Lonsdale Primary School.• Sunday October 16 – Drysdale Community Market. Drysdale Recreation Reserve. 9.30am to 1.30pm.

reading & writing• Ocean Grove Library – cnr Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. These sessions do not run during school holidays.— Preschool Storytime. Every Friday, 10.30am— Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 7-12. Last Wednesday of the month 4-5pm. Next date September 28.— Bookchat – share your love of books over light refreshments. 2.30-3.30pm, third Tuesday of the month. Next date September 20. www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Have your event included in What’s On.Phone: 5255 3233Email: [email protected]

JOHN Patrick Shanly’s Pulitzer Prize-winning stage play, Doubt is set in a New York Catholic school in 1964, a time when the winds of political change are sweeping through the country.A charismatic priest, Father Flynn, is trying to overturn

the school’s strict customs, long guarded by Sister Aloysius who believes in the power of fear and discipline.When Sister James, a hopeful innocent, shares with Sister Aloysius her suspicion that Father Flynn is paying too much

attention to the school’s first black student, Sister Aloysius begins a crusade to unearth the truth and remove Flynn from the school.Without a shred of evidence except her moral certainty, Sister Aloysius locks into a battle of wills with Father

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Bridge results for the week ending Friday, Sep. 2nd. Monday, Aug 29th - Mitchell MovementN/S-1st: Marg Wylie and Allison Deskovic, 2nd: Lyn McFarlane & Carol Hamilton, 3rd: Libby Nicholson & Judy EmersonE/W-1st: Anne Gunst & Alison Feiner, 2nd: Raine Vivian & Margaret Skeen, 3rd: Rosemary Houseman & Marg McLeish Wed, Aug. 31st Mitchell Movement N/S -1st: Jacqueline Birrell & Sally Forsyth, 2nd: Faye Bell & Heather Scott, 3rd: Pauline Baker & Bruna PaceE/W-1st: Joan Davis & Martin Keating2nd: Rosemary & David

Houseman, 3rd: Kerri Sheppard & Jennifer ZikosFr i . S e p . 2 n d M i t c h e l l M o v e m e n t - N / S - 1 s t : Raine Vivian & Heather Scott, 2nd: Carolyn Yates & Catherine O’Brien, Anne Gunst & Alison FeinerE/W-1st: Anne & Brian Harvey, 2nd: Bruna Pace & Pauline Baker, 3rd: Max Pilbeam & Ross McDonald.The Ocean Grove Bridge Club inc meets at the Marcus Hill hall, cnr of Bellarine H’way & Banks Rd, Marcus Hill, Monday, Wednesday & Friday afternoons.Visitors welcome. Standby partner available for Wednesday & Friday afternoons only. For more details contact 5256 2550.

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OCEAN Grove Barwon Heads Little Athletics Club out ran eight other Geelong and Bellarine clubs in the winter cross country season to be awarded the best club trophy for the fourth year in a row. Congratulations to all the athletes that competed in the winter cross country.

For all those athletes that are looking forward to the summer season, registrations are open on-line at www.

lavic.com.au. Unlike other years all athletes are

required to register via this on-line system. For anyone that may be new to little athletics there will be an information afternoon on September 17 at Landy Field Geelong between 1.30pm and 3pm. For further information about our club and little athletics go to our web site at www.ogbhlac.org.au or contact Trevor or Melanie on 52554246.

Four years in a row

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Little Athletics Club has won the winter cross country trophy for the fourth year in a row.

Waves roll into finalsSURFIDE Waves can look forward to some exciting finals football, although there were some surprising scores at the weekend.Senior Men: Surfside 1 Vs Corio 6. A shock result for the Waves leading up to the finals and ends an extended run of victories. Nick Hargreaves scoring the only goal for the Waves. Sen Women: Surfside Vs Geelong Rangers. Surfside won on a forfeit and maintain second place on the ladder.U/17 Boys: Surfside 0 Vs Corio 16. Defended well against the second top team, keeping them scoreless for the first 30 minutes. As in other weeks our lack of subs started to tell as we began to tire and were eventually overrun. Great game from Travis Edmonds at sweeper and also Stephen Campbell in the middle of the defence. So ends what was a very tough season for the U17’s.

Our lack of experience, a squad of only 12, & a very high quality competition made things very difficult for the boys. However all 12 picked themselves up after each heavy defeat and continued to give everything they had, week after week. Their efforts in the face of such overwhelming odds

have won great respect for them and the club. Well done to all of you.U/15 Boys: Surfside 6 Vs Barwon 1. Another commanding performance from the boys who should be very confident leading into the finals. Jacob Nicholson continued his scoring run with 2, John Black 2, Robert Black and Benjamin Zebic 1 each. Well done boys on an outstanding season.U/13 Boys: Surfside 0 Vs Surfcoast 1.U/12 Boys: Surfside 2 Vs Barwon 1. The boys finished off the league season in great style and played some good football scoring first against Barwon. Barwon put up a good fight and managed to equal the score 1-1 at half time. The Surfside boys continued to play well and had the better of Barwon in the second half. Final score 2-1. Goal scorers were Rory Dean

and Connor O’Keefe.U/15 Girls: Surfside 0 Vs Kardinia 3. The score line didn’t reflect the closeness of the game between 2 evenly matched teams. The difference was that Kardinia were able to capitalise on their goal scoring chances whilst the Waves were unable to get the ball over the line. The girls are playing well leading up to the finals and should challenge strongly.U/13 Girls: Surfside 3 Vs Barwon 0. The girl’s outstanding season continued with a hard fought win against a determined Barwon team. The Waves led 2-0 at half time and despite many attacks during the second half only managed 1 more goal due to some terrific defending by Barwon. Goal scorers: Caitlin Pickett 2, Mikki Clark-Adams 1. Small Sided Games: U/11 Red Vs U/11 BlueU/9’s Vs Breakwater Eagles.

Nick Hargreaves scored the only goal for Waves men in their shock defeat by Corio.

The outstanding Surfside Waves under 13 girls line up ahead of their 3-0 win over Barwon.


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PROMISING youngster Mitchell Hodgson will join the Ocean Grove Cricket Club in 2011/12.Hodgson, a wicket-keeper batsman, is a product of the St-Albans Breakwater Cricket Club who play in the Geelong Cricket Association. The Drysdale resident made 160 runs and claimed 18 catches and collected four stumpings last season for St-Albans Breakwater.Ocean Grove Cricket Club Coach Lucas Cameron is pleased with the new addition to the club. “(Mitchell) is a young guy (that) suits us, he will help in the rebuilding phase over the next two years,” Cameron said. “Yeah I’m confident he’ll be an A-grader at Ocean Grove.”

By Mark HeenanTHE Ocean Grove Golf Club Open has kicked off this week.Competition started on Monday September 5 and concludes on Sunday September 11. This Saturday is seen as one of the biggest days of the Open with the Men’s 36-hole stroke event and Friday September 9 is the Ladies 18 Hole Stroke Event. “The mixed and men’s events are pretty much full with numbers, the men’s event had a waiting list,” Ocean Grove Golf Club Lady Captain Sally Schaller said. Schaller said the Open had attracted players from outside the district including Kooringal and the outer Melbourne regions. “For the ladies’ event we have picked up a lot of players from outside the district,” Schaller said.For more information on the latest results from the Ocean Grove Golf Club Open and the day’s event schedules log on to www.oceangrovegc.com.au

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Thanks to ‘Wal’

LOOK out for this gifted Ocean Grove sports star.

His name is Thomas Bean and he can play AFL and Gridiron at a high level.

The 16-year-old is Vice-captain of the Ocean Grove Division 1 Under 16’s, while in the summer months he swaps his AFL footy boots for the helmets and shoulder pads of Gridiron.

The American-born teenager, who was raised in California, plays for local based Geelong region Gridiron team, the Bay City Bucaneers.

“Thomas and (his older) brother Matthew were both born in America, I’m not sure if it was the air they breathe over there to show any interest in Gridiron,” mother of Thomas, Helen Bean laughed.

“His elder brother Matthew just looked into the local team which is Bay City Buccaneers.”

Thomas plays as a defensive back in Gridiron, while in the AFL he is a key defender playing at Centre-half back or also in the Centre for

the Grubbers.Father of Thomas said Andrew,

describes the benefits of his structured tackling training in Gridiron and how that improves his AFL defensive skills.

“He (Thomas) has been formally taught how to tackle and he can

take that knowledge, even with the pads off into how he tackles when he plays AFL,” Andrew said.

“His tackling playing Gridiron has really helped him in his footy because it has taught him the safe way to tackle and the way to keep your head down.”

Thomas and his brother Matthew Bean recently (July 5-13) played for Australia against the USA in the 2011 Gridiron Australia Down Under Bowl XXIII at the Sports Super Centre at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast.

This is the second time this year that Thomas and Matthew have played for Australia.

In January this year, they travelled to American Samoa to represent Australia in Samoa Bowl XI.

The St Joseph’s College Student, who spent four years living in America as a youngster and now stands at over six foot tall, is a keen supporter of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL (National Football League).

Thomas Bean in action for Grove u16s.

About a quarter of Barwon Heads Bowling Club members hail from Ocean Grove, pictured above are Allen Wise, Les Jennings (president), Anne Way and Robert Wilson.

BARWON Heads Bowling Club is looking for members from Ocean Grove.

“Our club is a small, friendly club

and whether you are an experienced bowler or just interested in learning how to play, we would be pleased to hear from you,” said Grove based

Allen Wise. The club which celebrates its 40th year this year currently fields three men and two ladies penant sides. Details 5254 1730.

MR Cobras Neale ‘Wal’ Walter has become the inaugural life member of the football club he has devoted decade to. Wal as most know him, was presented with the honour at the Collendina Cobras’ end of season presentations on Sunday afternoon. Six times president in its ten years of being, Wal has also coached under 12 and 14 teams and, along with others at the club, he is often around to man the clubrooms and help out where needed. Although he is stepping down from the presidency next year he intends to stay involved.


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Grove juniors in grand thrillersTHE 2011 winter season came to a conclusion at the end of August with the grand finals being played in lovely, sunny conditions.

Ocean Grove had 3 teams in grand finals. Two teams were victorious, whilst the other narrowly lost!

Section 1 Boys – The boys continued their strong form in the finals, easily accounting for Geelong Lawn; 5 sets 34 to 1 set 16. Josh Hudson and Tom Wesols proved pivotal in the win, winning their singles 6-2 and 6-1. Well done to Josh, Tom, Phillip, Matt and Jarryd on a terrific season!

Section 10 Mixed Red – After a comfortable semi final win, the team was looking to secure the win, however it was not to be, losing to Moolap in a tight contest, 3 sets 24 to 3 sets 27. Despite the loss, Savannah, Lachlan, Eloise, Steven, Dylan and Kaitlyn have had a tremendous season.

Section 17 Mixed – The team consisting

of Georgie, Michael, Abigail, Robert and Audrey topped off an awesome season with a grand final win!

On top of that they were also crowned champions after going through the season undefeated. Abigail Williams played great tennis and was rewarded with a 6-1 win in singles and a 6-3 win in doubles after combining with Robert Mitten.

The winter presentations were held on the 27th of August. The winners were as follows: Highest Aggregate Girl – Hannah Attard; Highest Aggregate Boy – Jarryd Proctor; Sportsmanship Award – Uzair Shah.•The summer tennis season starts October 15th. Any junior boy or girl looking to play in the summer season is to contact Richard on 52551034.

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MOST of Ocean Grove’s junior sides will be playing in the grand finals this weekend after some exciting preliminary netball over the last two weekends.

U 11: Being a young age group there is no specific finals for the under 11 teams. Instead a round robin is held, at which our Grove girls played consistently and won overall. Well done to all the girls for their effort on the day and during the year.

U 13 (1): The girls played a tight semi final against a strong Drysdale team and managed to come out on top by just one goal. The win under great pressure put the Grove girls straight through to the grand final. Keely Babb was named as best player for shooting the winning goal for the team. Other best players included Taya Payne and Sami Gravener.

U 13 (2): After settling into their semi-final, the team pulled off a convincing win over Drysdale of 27-14. The girls are now looking forward to playing in the grand final. Best players on the day were Keely Peatling, Emily Prendergast and Michaela Giblin.

U 13 (4): The young Grove girls came up against a physically stronger Torquay team in their semi final and had a disappointing loss by only two goals. Torquay got the jump on the match following a nervous start by an intimidated Ocean Grove team. Carla Warren was named as best player for jumping into a defensive position after

Hayley Grasso suffered a twisted ankle following a daring intercept. This team has a second chance and will play in the preliminary final on Friday night at Kardinia Park. Good luck to the girls.

U 15 (1): An inspirational game by the girls led to a fantastic win by one goal over Torquay. A controversial umpiring decision could have caused an unwanted distraction for the girls but didn’t stop Molly Babb putting the winning goal through for the Grove team. Keely Boswell and Zanna Woods were named as best players along with Molly. The under 15’s are now in full preparation for the grand final.

U 15 (2): The team had a hard match against Torquay in the semi final, with the end score reading 22-19 Torquay’s way. Alannah Nicol, Meg Badrock and Alice Digby were cited as the best players. Fortunately the girls had a second chance and won their preliminary final against Drysdale with ease, 25-12.

The game was a great improvement from the semi and left the girls feeling ready for the grand final. The best players were Meg Badrock, Maddy Godger and Amy Gibbs.

U 15 (3): Excellent defence from both the Grove girls and their opposition, St Mary’s, provided a great game for the spectators. The final score went Ocean Grove’s way, 27-19. This put the girls straight through to the grand final in two weeks.

U 17 (1): In a hard fought and physical semi final the girls went down to Queenscliff by a margin of just one goal. The best players included Laura Ellis, Emma Doolan and Molly Babb, who was filling in from the under 15’s. However, this team also had a second chance and consequently played off against Anglesea in the preliminary final. Another close game ensued, in which the Grove girls managed to forge ahead in the last quarter and maintain the lead to win by three goals. Emma Doolan, Kelsey Ollis and Shelby Hackett were named as the best players. The team will now look forward to a grand final battle.

U 17 (2): A semi final match against Drysdale unfortunately resulted in a loss by the Grove girls, the end score being 25-30. After a nervous start the team got better as the game went on but couldn’t quite break Drysdale’s hold on the match. Among the best players were Erin Mercer, Alysse O’Keefe and Brooke Walter. This team also had a second chance and played off in the preliminary final against Torquay. However, following a BFL best and fairest win during the week by Alysse O’Keefe, a bout of food poisoning then prevented her from playing in the preliminary final on Saturday. She watched from the sidelines as the girls unluckily went down by nine goals. Erin Mercer was again named best player along with Brigid England and Lauren Barber. The team are now looking forward to next season.

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GEELONG AMATEUR ended Ocean Grove’s chances of having a tilt at a fourth consecutive flag in the BFL Under 18 First Semi Final on Sunday.

Despite a gutsy third quarter fought out in driving rain, the margin to make up was just too big against a side too good to be overrun.

The Grubbers Under 18’s, who won premierships in 2008, 2009 and 2010, lost to Amateur by 25 points at Drysdale Recreation Reserve.

Final scores were Geelong Amateur 12.8.80 to Ocean Grove 8.7.55.

Ocean Grove Under 18 captain James

Bennett kicked three goals, while Aaron Habgood booted two majors.

Geelong Amateur will now play Drysdale in this Saturday’s BFL preliminary final.

The winner of the Amateur and Drysdale clash will meet Torquay in the BFL Grand Final on Saturday September 17.

Gutsy third quarter but too much ground to make up

Reserves live to fight another day GROVE’S twos have another chance at reaching the grand final thanks to their good league placing. The side was defeated 11.10.76 to 8.13.61 by Modewarre at Drysdale on Saturday and will now face Torquay in a do or die preliminary final on Saturday. The winner plays Mode’ in the grand final on September 17. Although grabbing heaps of possession, Grove were unable to convert enough majors, kicking 11 behinds in the third quarter. James Stapleton, Shaun Britt, Patrick West and David Gray all kicked two goals. Best on ground were Tim Baker, Patrick West, David Gray, Roscoe Portelli, Kaiden Long and Adam Donald.


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THE GRUBBERS 2011 season came to an abrupt end with a deflating 26-point loss to Anglesea in the BFL First Semi-final on Sunday at Drysdale.

Final scores were Anglesea 19.8.122 to Ocean Grove 14.12.96.

Anglesea will now play Queenscliff in the BFL preliminary final on Saturday at Drysdale after the Coutas lost to Geelong Amateur by 45 points in last Saturday’s Second-semi final.

Geelong Amateur progressed through to the BFL Grand Final on Saturday September 17 at Torquay.

The loss to Anglesea meant Ocean Grove, who finished the home and away season in second position, were knocked out of the finals race in the second week of the BFL finals.

Ocean Grove coach Cameron McGregor, who spoke exclusively to the Voice after the match, could not hide his disappointment following the loss.

“It is very much so a deflating way to end the season, we played good football throughout the season, we finished second because we played good football,” a sombre McGregor said after

the match. However the Grubbers

coach was pleased with the side’s improvement in 2011, where Ocean Grove made finals after finishing in sixth position in 2010.

The first quarter saw Anglesea gain the early ascendancy with a seven-goal opening blitz to lead the Grubbers by 16 points at quarter time.

The momentum shifted in the second quarter, as the Grubbers regained composure and booted six majors to hold a vital five-point margin against Anglesea at half-time.

“There was an end that was a goal scoring end and it had been during the Under 18’s

and Reserves on the day, and Anglesea kicked into that end in the first quarter,” he said.

McGregor said the third quarter was a key catalyst behind his side’s loss, Anglesea kicking eight goals to Ocean Grove’s one major to lead by 39 points at the final break.

“Our attack on the footy dropped off in the third quarter, we gave away three or four 50 metre penalties, some bad habits crept in, and we started worrying about umpiring decisions,” McGregor said.

“We were worrying about everything that we couldn’t control and the one thing we could control was the attack

on the footy and even that dropped off.

“It was undisciplined, we were undisciplined, we did not follow instructions.”

McGregor said Anglesea thoroughly deserved their win and accepted that the Seas took control in the ruck under the influence of former Geelong AFL player David Mensch.

Ocean Grove went into the match without key tall Tom Foott, who was ruled out earlier in the week with a fractured wrist following the Grubbers’ 69-point loss to Queenscliff in the first qualifying final. “David Mensch took the game apart, we couldn’t stop him, he was

just brilliant….when he went into the ruck, he just killed us,” he said.

Brodie Donald kicked six goals and Marcus Smith four goals for Anglesea, while 2011 Grubber newcomer Pete Corredig was Ocean Grove’s best player with his four goals.

Ocean Grove and Anglesea played against each other on two occasions during the 2011 home and away season, with both sides winning once.

The Kangaroos won the Round two encounter at Ocean Grove by 17 points, while the Grubbers won the Round 11 clash by six points at Anglesea.

Sad end to great seasonGrove can look back on a positive seaason despite losing out to Anglesea at the weekend.

SCOREBOARD

ANGLESEA 19.8.122 defeated

OCEAN GROVE 14.12.96

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Goal Kickers: C Wellington 4, T

Gavin 3, S. Jack 3, S Fankhauser,

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Lynch, R O’Callaghan

Left: Cade Wellington, four goals and a best on ground.

Outstanding season: Bernie Lynch.

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A TOUGH weekend at the office for Grove and only the Reserves remain in with a grand final chance. This Saturday they take on Torquay in the bid to have a rematch with Modewarre - the side that knocked them over last weekend.

LOCAL Ocean Grove teenage sensation Clare Duck is now a state league soccer championship winner.Duck, who has played with the Ballarat Lady Devils in the FFA State League One, was a member of the victorious South Melbourne Women’s FC who won the

Womens Premier League Championship at AAMI Stadium on Saturday.South Melbourne defeated Sandringham 2-1.

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