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CCTV rejected LUKE VOOGT

ANGER: Hope Flood, Rod Mills, Ruth Van Eekelen, Helen Butteriss, Donna Nicolls, Shelley Keast, Ty Simons and Ben Chudoschnik were just some of the local traders that are angry about the state government's decision to reject CCTV surveillance for The Terrace.

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OCEAN Grove traders were left fuming after the state government rejected their bid for CCTV surveillance in The Terrace this month. Ocean Grove Business Association (OGBA) President Helen Butteriss was very disappointed with the decision. “There’s been no real explanation as to why we weren’t successful,” she said. “We had the local police on board and they were very keen for it.” Ms Butteriss said the OGBA and Ocean Grove Connected Communities had both been prepared to commit $2500 each, the 10 percent required to eligible for the grant. “We’ll keep looking at what avenues there are to apply for funding,” she said. Donna Nicolls has been pushing for CCTV surveillance since her store, Cleo Fine Jewellery, was broken into this year. “I’m very disappointed they’ve knocked it back,” she said. Continued page 3.

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A day to remember REMEMBRANCE Day is fast approaching and local RSL member John Dickinson is encouraging Grovers to buy a poppy in support of war veterans. “It’s important to support our ex-service people who have given so much for our country,” he said. Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL will begin

Graham Fisher lays a wreath at last year's ceremony.

selling poppies on Saturday at Safeway on Shell Road, Parmasave on The Terrace and Coles carpark. Commemorations begin at the cenotaph at 10.45am with a minute of silence to commence at 11am. Mr Dickinson said between 50 and 100 people attended last year and

he’s hoping for a similar number this year. He said while Remembrance Day commemorates the end of WWI, it has strong links to the following wars, even today’s conflicts. “We try to include all those who died in all wars and current service people,” he said.

Fair go at St Peters

Andersons Rd accident seriously injures man A 26-year-old man suffered serious leg injuries when his car ploughed into a tree off Andersons Road last Thursday. Police said the man was driving east down Andersons Road, 80m from QueenscliffPortarlington Road, when the car left the road, hitting a tree. SES volunteers removed the car’s roof to reach the driver, who was taken to Geelong Hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries.

Break-ins reported at Marketplace

FAIR FUN: Ellie Priebbenow, Christian Watson and Rafferty Small are looking forward to the fair. CHILDREN from St Peter’s Playgroup have been learning how to pot plants as the church prepares for its annual fair. Anne White who runs the fair’s mature-plant stall has been teaching the

youngsters about potting up juvenile plants so they understand a little about growing all things green. The fair, on Saturday November 9, will feature free kids activities, balloons, jumping castle and a toy

stall. There will be a large range of tea cosies made by the church Monday craft group. The usual flowers, cakes, preserves, jams, bric-a-brac, jewellery, jigsaws and books will be on sale and the trash

and treasure will provide fair goers with their usual feast of bargains. Morning tea, cakes, pancakes and a barbecue should help provide sustenance. The fair is on from 8.30am to noon.

Reg found safe and sound THE Voice helped reunite Sue and Tony Reilly and their precious pooch Reg this month, after weeks of heartache. Sue visited the Voice offices on October 8 after weeks of putting up posters around town for her lost dog – to no avail. “Something just made me contact the Voice,” she said. “I was thinking he had to be out there somewhere – dead or alive – because he is so well tagged.” The Voice posted Sue’s missing dog notice on its Facebook page that afternoon. In just 24 hours she received a call from a

TOGETHER AGAIN: Sue Reilly and Reg were reunited. young man who recognised Reg at a Breakwater home “I couldn’t believe it – that we would actually see him and pat him again,” she said. “He’s our hero

– not only was he alert to recognise our dog – but he helped us to get him back.” Reg fled the Reilly family’s Ocean Grove home during a storm on

September 14. “We were at a funeral,” said Sue. “We got home 10 minutes after the storm broke but he was already gone.” The couple adopted 12-year-old Reg from Geelong Animal Welfare Society when he was four months old. “He’s a part of our life,” said Sue. “We’d already lost a dog to old age this year.” “If it hadn’t been for that young man on Facebook he still would have been away from us,” she said. “I would encourage anyone who finds a dog to contact their local dog home or vet.”

THIEVES broke into a patisserie and a fish and chip shop in Shell Road earlier this month, stealing a small quantity of food and drink. “On that basis we believe it may have been a group of youths,” said Senior Sergeant Angelo Ferrara of Bellarine Police. Snr Sgt Ferrara said the thieves had forced open the front door of both stores, most likely during the early hours of October 19. On the same night there were 10 burglaries and thefts from cars throughout the Bellarine. Peninsula Snr Sgt Ferrara said the spate of crimes may be connected to similar crimes committed by groups of youths throughout the Geelong region. He urged property owners to lock up and double check their security. Anyone with information on these crimes are asked to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

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Foodie fair with folkie sounds IT’S only a few days until Surfside Primary’s (SPS) Fresh Food Fair and the school is busy preparing the final touches. There’ll a great line-up of local musicians at the fair this Sunday, including Sam Hanson, who has a new album due in early December. Other acts include SPS and Bellarine Secondary College bands and performances from Gabrielle Costa, Rouse band and former students the ARKS. “Sam and all of the musicians have been incredibly generous to donate some of their time to the school for the fair,” said SPS principal Mark Huglin. The fair offers plenty family entertainment, with rides for all ages. There’ll be a variety of fresh food, some made with produce from the Surfside’s own garden and kitchen. Other attractions include market stalls, raffles, silent auctions and lucky jars. The biggest addition to the fresh food fair is the inaugural Kombi and Mini Moke Car Rally, showcasing some unique coastal cars.

Govt says 'no' to CCTV Continued from front page. “It’s going to be needed before summer.” Piping Hot Chicken Shop owner Ben Chudoschnik said state and federal funding shouldn’t even be necessary for cameras. “We’ve got a city council that’s willing to spend hundreds of thousands on fancy lights and all we want to talk about is the mayor’s T-shirt,” he said. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said the state government had already provided $30,000 to Geelong Council for safety concerns in Little Malop St. A Department of Justice and Regulation spokesperson said the grants were highly competitive. The department received 51 applications from 44 councils, seeking more than $8 million. There was $2.5 million available for grants under the program. Local federal MP Sarah Henderson criticised the decision and invited local organisations to apply for federal funding instead. A funding round for the federal government’s $20 million Safer Streets Program will open within a month. “I look forward to working with Corangamite communities to support funding for this vital investment in community safety,” said Sam Hanson will play the Fresh Food Fair on Sunday November 1 from 10am to 3pm. Ms Henderson.

Rotary promises lots of fun for art lovers ROTARY Ocean Grove is promising a Melbourne Cup weekend for art lovers in Point Lonsdale with its annual Art Show. The show kicks off Friday with the official opening at Point Lonsdale Primary School hall at 7.30pm. “Our entries are well up on last year,” said show president John Calnin. “With artists competing for around $10,000 in prize money you will see some very exciting work.” Show secretary Tony Haines encouraged locals to have their say by voting in the People’s Choice Awards, to be awarded on Sunday afternoon. Tony and John said Point

Patsy Bush prepares her entries for the show. Lonsdale Primary School Hall is ideal for displaying

art, with an “abundance of natural light” and open

display areas. The show will continue

throughout the weekend, from 10am to 5pm Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday. All artwork is for sale and Rotary will divide the proceeds between Riding Develops Abilities, Disabled Surfers Association and other Rotary programs. During the weekend Point Lonsdale will celebrate its links with ground-breaking Australian Artists and members of the Heide Circle, Sidney Nolan and Sunday Reed. “They used to holiday there in the 1940s,” said Margaret Campbell.

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About 80 firefighters from nine brigades across the peninsula participated in a regional group exercise.

Firefighters hone skills ABOUT 80 firefighters took part in a regional group exercise organised by Ocean Grove last week. All nine brigades in the Bellarine Group took part in the exercise on a Sunday at Kingston Park, the Oakdene Estate and Wallington Primary School. An area of Kingston Park was set up as a staging area before teams were dispatched to scenarios at Oakdene and the school. At Oakdene crews were

met with a scenario where grass fires from the north were impacting on a rural areas, as it would if one developed to the north of the township. At the school, crews dealt with a structural fire and had to carry out a search and rescue operation in a smoke filled building. They were also given instruction by paramedics as the best way to carry and deal with casualties they may remove from a

building. Wayne Noble, group officer responsible for training, explained that the exercise was aimed to take account of the fact that

the brigades are not just rural anymore. He said the feedback was great and that crews had gained from the experience

of working with other teams. MEANWHILE the Bellarine division has agreed to bring forward fire restrictions to November 9 in line with other rural districts as a measure of the concern about the forthcoming fire season. This is about a month early. For more information watch the Ocean Grove CFA Facebook page or website: www. oceangrovecfa.com.au.

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Locals chip in for Redkite LOCAL shoppers raised $1000 for cancer charity Redkite this month by donating at Coles Ocean Grove. The funds went towards $1 million raised nationally for children with cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. During the grand final long weekend, Coles workers dressed in red and ran a barbecue for Redkite. Assistant store manager

Bron Gardner was one of two employees decked out in Angry Birds costume. “I was frightening small children but I didn’t mean to!” she said. “I love dressing up for a good cause.” Bron said Ocean Grove residents and the store’s employees are always willing to get behind any fundraising event. “People are happy to come in even if they have the day off,” she said.

Deanne Humm, Angela Salter, Paul Humm, Michael Hogan, Chae Vandorssen and Brit Saraci, with Chae and Brit together (inset).

First AGM at new venue for centre OCEAN Grove Neighbourhood Centre held its first AGM in its new John Dory Drive home last week after relocating there earlier this year. At the meeting president Susan Dunn, who along with other members of the committee of management, was re-elected unopposed, thanked the staff and volunteers for all the effort put in during the move from the Parade. Susan also mentioned the centre’s World’s Greatest Shave, its community picnic, its stress down day and the new building open day which attracted more than 300 visitors, as major

LIFE MEMBERS: Allan Prosser and Adam Bond.

highlights of the year. A measure of the success of the Neighbourhood Centre, as well as its positive role in the Ocean Grove community, is the fact that as a registered training organisation it now runs courses in 18 other neighbourhood centres. Later in the evening stalwarts Allan Prosser and Adam Bond were both recognised with life memberships. From 2005 onwards Allan has been a computer trainer, treasurer, vice president, president and committee member and has given hours of his time to supporting the centre. In the last 10 years Adam

has offered support and guidance to teenagers, accompanying them to 14 drop in camps and was acknowledged with the Youth Worker of the Year award in Geelong in 2013. In addition, existing life member Tony Haines who has held every committee post, including three spells as president, was stepping down. The committee acknowledged his work and presented him with a certificate of thanks. Also the secretary of the local Rotary club, Tony has been an ever present force in the development of the neighbourhood centre for the last 13 years.

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Bridge goes boom ABC f ilm crews converged on Barwon Heads Bridge earlier this month for the f ilming of the Tomorrow series, based on the iconic books by John Marsden. Traff ic stopped as crews lit up the bridge in a ball of f lame, for a scene based on the destruction of the f ictional Heron Bridge. The series features Ocean Grove actor Keith Purcell as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, in what is his biggest television role to date. Both sides of the bridge were buzzing with activity on October 12 and 13. Stunt-doubles strode through the sand, while drones whirled through the air, f ilming from above. ABC is currently f ilming six episodes of the series, which will air early next year. The bridge is no stranger to television with the ABC f ilming scenes from its series Seachange there 15 years ago.

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Team Loz is gearing up for another tilt at Relay for Life, held at Collendina Recreation Reserve.

Relay for Life so close IT'S less than a fortnight until the Bellarine Relay for Life and organisers are hoping to topple last year’s attendance of 751. Bellarine residents will join survivors and families affected in the fight against cancer on November 7, at Collendina Recreation Reserve. Loz Hardman is one of many cancer survivors taking part in the event and has been involved in it with ‘Team Loz’ for two years .

Loz was diagnosed with cervical cancer in August 2013, when she was 31 years old. It wasn’t until the birth of her son that doctors noticed something abnormal about her cervix. “Having my son actually saved my life,” she said. After three months treatment Loz is now in remission. She and her team have already raised $5,000 for the event. “I encourage other

survivors and carers to come along and do the first lap which is especially dedicated to (them),” she said. Donna Turpin is walking Bellarine Relay for Life in memory of her friend Anna Downes, who died this month from cancer. “Walking for 24 hours is absolutely nothing compared to what Anna endured during her cancer journey,” she said. Donna will speak during the Candlelight

Ceremony, which remembers those who lost their battle against cancer. Several talented musicians will perform at this year’s event, including Andrea Robertson, Don Fisher, SkaBang and Jamie Pye. Jamie is a 19-yearold guitarist from the Bellarine and has performed at the event before. “Every year it seems to have the same great vibes

as the year before,” he said “I try my best to be a part of the event every year as there’s always good people, a great atmosphere and of course it’s all for a fantastic cause.” New local talent, such as Matilda Hassall and The Hustle, will grace the stage, while Dazzling Dan the Magic Man will perform on Saturday night. For more information visit relayforlife.org.au.

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A FEW families from the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club spent the September school holidays together in Bali. The nippers made sure they had a copy of the Voice with them on the beach in Seminyak.

Penalty rates important for some Fence debate rolls on Dear Editor, I'M a nurse and I rely on weekend penalty rates as a single mum. When I worked full time I worked a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and night shifts. My sister and two of my cousins also work as a midwife, nurse and paramedic respectively. They too work rotating rosters and nights, my paramedic cousin working 14-hour night shifts. When governments change their working hours to replicate those of shift workers, then by all means remove penalty rates. Right now many shift workers miss out on weekend and holiday family activities (including Christmas) and are up working while the rest of you sleep. Leave penalty rates be. It's a small compensation for an often large personal sacrifice. Helen Jones, Ocean Grove

Dear Editor, IN response to Cr Jan Farrell and the Project Reference Group letter regarding Shell Rd fencing, I would like to ask if the issue of children's safety has been considered? Memorial Reserve was a safe place for families. Parents and grandparents would watch the footy whilst the kids played in the playground, played kick to kick and chased the footy. There was a lot of car movement but kids were aware of the cars and drivers looked out for children when moving their vehicles. It was a typical country football ground with a family atmosphere and it reminded me of my own childhood. Shell Rd Reserve is surrounded by three of Ocean Grove's busiest roads. What do you think is going to happen when

the football is kicked onto Marlin Drive? Or even Shell Road? Do you think the gang of boys that race to retrieve the footy as every goal is scored is going to look for traffic before they chase the footy? Surely common sense can prevail and a fence could be erected along Marlin Drive attaching to the existing fence along the netball and soccer areas.

It could have large gates on each end left open during the week for the public to gain access. That way almost half of the reserve is a grassed, vehicle-free, safe place for families to watch the football and children can play. What a wonderful opportunity to encourage more families to attend the football, be part of their local community and generally be more

active and healthy. The City of Greater Geelong is currently spending considerable funds on a campaign promoting just this â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Healthy Together Geelongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Sadly, if the reserve remains as is, my family, and many others will not be bringing their children to the football next season. Mary Garrett, Ocean Grove

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Grove's own art space

OCEAN Grove will soon have its own dedicated art space with the opening of Studio@54 this Saturday. The studio is the result of two years of hard work and renovations by local couple Ray and Kerrie Bedson. “It’s a space for whatever people need,” said Ray. “It’s got a really warm glow to it.” The couple will open the gallery on Saturday night with an Aboriginal exhibition, featuring art from seven indigenousrun galleries. The opening is invitation-only but the gallery will be open to the public from 11am to 4pm, Saturday to Melbourne Cup day. The studio was formally the worksite of local sculptor Noel Essex and still features much of his work. “We try to repurpose or recycle all of Noel’s legacies,” said Kerrie.

Kerrie and Ray Bedson will unveil Studio@54 this Saturday.

Kerrie and Ray hope local artists will exhibit in the studio. “I think there is a lot of talent locally,” said Kerrie. Kerrie teaches art at Newtown Primary School and runs art therapy classes, and both are founding members of the Ocean Grove Arts Network. “That’s where we met,” said Kerrie. “That’s where a lot of things have grown from.” Barwon Heads artist Kaz McGlynn is running children’s classes at the studio and Kerrie has already lined up some unique artists to visit. Next month she will welcome a Japanese calligrapher, while next year she will host a North Carolinian sculptor who makes art out of pig guts. “I like art that’s challenging, thought provoking and shows new techniques,” she said.

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Road safety importance OCEAN Grove toy library has received a grant in partnership with the Boorai Centre and the Boorai Wednesday Playgroup from the Traffic Accident Commission (TAC). The grant has been used to purchase educational toys to increase children’s understanding of road safety. “The grant is a fantastic initiative by the Traffic Accident Commission to increase children’s awareness of safe behaviour around roads and traffic,” said Councillor Kylie Fisher.

Youngsters learning about pedestrian road safety. The grant, valued at $3000, trikes, dress ups and Lego. has enabled the toy library The toys will be used by to purchase roadwork local children attending the signs, a pedestrian crossing, Boorai Centre as well as

through the Ocean Grove toy library and the Boorai Wednesday Playgroup. “This grant presents

a great opportunity for parents and educators to teach children to stop, look, listen and think when around roads. Ocean Grove is a busy place and toys like these allow children and educators to create road scenarios in a safe, learning environment,” said Councillor Jan Farrell. The centre will use the new toys to increase children’s understanding of how to look in all directions for cars and think about whether it is safe to cross a road.

New gym for aquatic centre BELLARINE Aquatic Sports Centre (BASC) will have a fully equipped gym early next year, with Council set to begin construction in a few weeks. Ocean Grove Councillor Jan Farrell was thrilled local BASC members would have access to the new gym. “Our local members had been eager to see BASC get a gym for some time so it’s very exciting to see it all happening soon,” she said. The new facilities will include a full-service gym with qualified staff

Albert Zammit, Cr Jan Farrell, Margaret Silverton and Bill Pate. and a range of training room and new indoor Cr Farrell said extensive equipment, for up to 50 cycling studio. planning meant there C o n s t r u c t i o n would be minimal people. BASC users will also commences on November disruption to existing have access to a multi- 16 and the gym will open programs. purpose group exercise early next year. Council’s LiveWell

program for over 55 year olds will be temporarily relocated to the centre’s basketball courts from 13 November. “Our LiveWell program is really important in helping older people stay fit and active and I’m so pleased this program will provide more variety in equipment thanks to the new gym,” said Cr Farrell. “We’ll also see an increase in the number and variety of fitness activities provided at BASC including additional indoor cycling programs and gentle spin classes.”

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Kids get special treat STAR of the Sea students had a very special replacement teacher last week – former Goanna member Marcia Howard. “It’s nice to come back to this lovely community,” said Marcia. While perhaps only the teachers were old enough remember Goanna’s smash hit ‘Solid Rock’, the students had a ball singing songs with Marcia. The long-time musician lived in Ocean Grove between 2001 and 2003, and has her own connection with the school.

Marcia Howard with Star of the Sea students. “Many moons ago my kids went to Star of Sea,” she said.

“I’ve been coming back to this area for years.” Marcia toured

England, Ireland and the USA this year and has begun work on a

new album, recording the f irst four songs in Nashville. Some friends in England own a house in Ocean Grove, so she came here to hide away and f inish recording her album. “I tried to go under the radar but you can’t stay hidden for long,” she said. Marcia has long taught music in Port Fairy, Geelong and Melbourne. She plans to release her new album Where I Want to Be at the 40th Port Fairy Folk Festival, where she f irst performed.

Lions showcase Quest Students present speeches to audience

Lions hold their Quest at Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ while Nina Denham and Sharnie Borgwardt speak.

LIONS Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads held its annual Quest at Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ earlier this month. Bellarine Secondary College was represented by Nina Denham and Sharnie Borgwardt. The school has been involved in the Quest over many years. The judges, Mark Simpson, Andree Cuthill and Robert Brown, interviewed both girls and then heard their impromptu and prepared speeches. The judges were impressed with not only their academic achievements, but also both girls' sporting and community activities. Nina won the overall and public speaking awards in a very close finish. Brenda Walter, Chairperson of

Youth of the Year, congratulated both girls on their preparation and commitment to the Quest. It is daunting to stand before an audience and respond to a question on the spot. Also, their prepared speeches were both engaging and well planned. The club is looking forward to attracting year 10 and 11 students for next year’s Youth of the Year. The Quest gives students an opportunity to demonstrate their involvement in the community as well as their ability to talk in public. It is open to all students who live in the Ocean Grove–Barwon Heads area. Congratulations to Nina and Sharnie for entering this year’s Quest.

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VIEW supporting anti-poverty OCEAN Grove Evening VIEW Club members supported this year’s Anti Poverty week by asking all members to donate a bag of good used clothing. The initiative was so well supported that it took a member’s ute to transport the collection to Diversitat in Geelong where it will be used to support newly arrived refugees, particularly women and children. Anti Poverty week is a week where all Australians are encouraged to organise or take part in an activity aiming to highlight or overcome issues of poverty and hardship here

in Australia or overseas. VIEW (Voice, Interest and Education of Women) is one of Australia’s leading women’s volunteer organisations. VIEW is a valued part of The Smith Family and supports its work helping disadvantaged young Australians get the most out of their education. VIEW members also volunteer in many ways in their local communities and by supporting Anti Poverty week the Ocean Grove VIEW Club was able to involve many of the current members. Further information contact www. view.org.au

Ocean Grove Evening VIEW members with the donations ready to be taken to Diversitat.

Students to have work published

Blair Dawkins and some of the OGPS students who will have their work published.

TWELVE talented Ocean Grove Primary students will have their work published after winning Deckle Tattersalls’ inaugural Christmas card competition. Store owner Blair Dawkins said he organised the printing through a friend who works at a Melbourne printing company. All proceeds from the sale of the cards will be

donated to the school. “It’s just to get a bit of community involvement and give the kids something to be proud of,” he said. “With Christmas coming up there’s nothing better for the kids than being able to see their work printed and send it to their families.” Blair hopes to make the competition a regular event.

Reunion a big family affair LOCALS are part of a wider family that have committed to an annual meet up every year after their elders that had been the family glue passed away. After Grace Christian died in January 2013, her family made a plan to keep in touch. At the time of her death, Grace (and Gordon) had 25 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. In October 2015 there are 23 with three more on the way. Among the locals is Phillip Christian from

The 'eight originals' at their family reunion. Ocean Grove and his sisters Glenda from

Clifton Springs and Julie from Torquay.

Phil explained that cousins and their children could go their separate ways easily, so the annual holiday weekend was established. Now the whole family has locked in Halls Gap for the second weekend of October every year. The venue makes sense as it sits in the middle of most. For the majority, whether in the north, south or east of the state, it’s no more than a three- to fourhour trip. This year the eight

'originals' all made it, with Steve and Kylie driving down from Toowoomba in southeast Queensland. All up, 50 of the family total of 74 were there for at least one day and night. There was plenty of play-time, walks, a zoo visit, paddling at Venus Baths or plunging in at McKenzie Falls, ball games, hikes and bike rides, shared meals and ice-cream treats. The weather was perfect and cameras were kept busy.

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Taste of the Bellarine HELD over the Melbourne Cup long weekend across the Geelong Wine Region, Toast to the Coast is an event not to be missed. Scores of Bellarine wineries will be taking part in the 14 Year anniversary of this major annual festival. Toast to the Coast is a true celebration of the Geelong Wine region’s premium cool climate wines, local produce and entertainers. The Bellarine participants are Baie Wines, Bellarine Estate, Curlewis Winery, Flying Brick Cider Co with Guest:– Yes Said the Seal, Kiltynane Wines, Leura Park with guests: Finesse Wines, Jack Rabbit Vineyard, Marcus Hill Vineyard, McGlashans Wallington Estate, Oakdene Vineyards,

Scotchmans Hill, Terindah Estate, Wayawu with Guest: Ponda Estate Tickets include wine tastings at participating wineries throughout the weekend along with a commemorative Geelong Wine glass to take home. Take the opportunity to explore one of Australia’s iconic wine regions and taste your way across The Bellarine, Moorabool Valley and Surf Coast, as our region’s producers showcase the Geelong winery experience. Relax and enjoy our acclaimed wines, delicious food and be entertained with the finest local musicians. For a list of participating wineries and shuttle bus information to date, please visit: www.toasttothecoast.com.au

what’s ON

music/live events • Piping Hot Chicken Shop - Claude Hay, Saturday 31 October, $15 - Marshall Okell & the Pride, Saturday 10 November, $15 • Barwon Heads Hotel - Wednesdays Master of Dartness & Poker from 7pm - Thursdays Trivia Night 7.30pm - Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music - Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays 10pm1am - DJs Saturdays 10pm1am • Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month from 2pm-5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - Jon Willard, October 31, 7.30pm - Wednesdays Happy Hour 5-7pm

- Saturdays Live Entertainment 5-8pm - Sundays Half for Half, half price drinks for the first half of the game

markets & fairs • Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Winter Market - first Sunday of month 9am-1pm Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road, Ocean Grove • Bellarine Community Farmers Market - 3rd Sat of month, 9am1pm Ocean Grove Park • Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm

food/wine

• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and 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: 52 50 5760

get active

• Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, ph: 0438055 679 • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music for 55-plus, 10.15am gentle exercises to music for 65plus 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 • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove - Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422-700 951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413955 331 or kerryn@ bluewateryoga.org.au

reading & writing

• Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. - Wednesdays 10.30am –

Toddlertime - Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses - Mondays 10.30am Preschool Storytime. - Third Tuesday of month 2.30-3.30pm Book chat for adults www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au

family fun

• Koombahla Equestrian Park - Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 5256 2742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove - Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Grove Toy Library Borrow toys for children aged six months to six years, open to families on the Bellarine www. oceangrovetoylibrary. org.au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove - Friday 10am-noon Ocean Grove Play Group

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Any children 5yrs and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time contact Chelsea Cole at oceangrove playgroup@gmail.com classes & exhibtions • Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 5255 4294 • Jelly Bean Drama – An educational drama-based program for 3-5 year olds that combines structured dramatic play, movement and music. Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Fridays 10-10.45am, starting July 17. Contact OGNC 5255 4294 for bookings. Tutor: Rachael Smith

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• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435-362 573 or julesrodg@gmail.com. • Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale, staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice. com

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Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed - Mon, Tue and Fri: 9am to 3pm, and Wed 9am to 12pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438-019 991. First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414-959 248 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 St. Details 5251 2268 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 Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Ave, 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, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Marianne Rogan on 5256 1619. Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996 Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457-315 900.

Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome 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 2pm4pm. 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 Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587. First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418-524 873. Wednesdays Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421-703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm –

adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438-019 991. First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@ bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412-199 467. Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Ave. Ph Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Peter 0419-782 629. Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 5255 3442 or Graeme 5255 3435. Fourth Wednesday of every month

Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. 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 0411952 598. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone Marg on 5259 2142 for information.

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for the future. With a large family and a love of gardening the Van Loon’s built the nursery from the ground up. In the early days cuttings were grown in jam tins and milk cartons, Tony Van Loon remembers visiting the hospital to collect empty tins to use back at the nursery. In 1985 the garden centre was given a complete rebuild into the modern complex it is today. The garden centre is well known for top quality plants and colour. The busy café and large homewares area

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What is important about shopping locally? Dylan Holland, 26. Ocean Grove. "It’s important to look after local businesses and throw money back into the community."

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Napona

CHRISTMAS is fast approaching and Napona is the perfect place to celebrate with family, work colleagues or friends. Large groups can be catered for with various options and menus available to satisfy your group's needs. Napona will tailor the night to your requirements. But why wait till Christmas? Pop in tomorrow and find all the cakes, slices and muffins which are made fresh and with Mahalia coffee makes a perfect combination to bask in the sun on the deck now the days are warming up. If it is lunch or dinner you are after, a clean and modern menu makes it easy to see why The Age Good Food Guide recently scored Napona 14/20 in the 2016 edition. Overlooking the park at 24 Hodgson St in Ocean Grove, the alfresco timber deck also provides a great setting to enjoy some of the Bellarine’s best food. Napona brings you a fresh and vibrant menu sourcing local ingredients where possible, relying on the quality this region exhibits. Seafood is always a feature, and some of the area’s best wines make Napona the obvious choice for your next occasion. Napona is currently offering a midweek special of 25% off your total bill up to $40, giving you more the reason to visit. See the coupon featured in the advertisement on the opposite page. Napona is open from 8am, seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, with dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Food is available all day. Bookings recommended on 5256 3153. Find our menus online at www.napona.com.au or follow us on Twitter or Facebook – @eatatnapona.

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Now available for download oceangrovevoice.com BARWON HEADS BARWON ORANGE Now serving all day breakfast, Asian inspired lunch specials, gourmet pizzas & a la carte dinner. Special Curry night- Wednesday. Special Pizza night- Thursday. Open hours: Monday 7.30am - 3pm Tuesday - Sunday 7.30am till late 60 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads Ph: 5254 1090 www.barwonorange.com.au CAFE MARITANA Mediterranean style share plates, local and regional wines and ales. LIVE MUSIC every sunday arvo.

DRYSDALE CHUI YUAN CHINESE RESTAURANT Serving authentic Chinese cuisine Choose from an extensive Menu. Banquets from $25 pp (4 courses) Our Specialty – Delicious Homemade Dim Sim. TAKEAWAY available - BYO Open hours: Lunch: Wed – Sun 12 – 2pm. Dinner: Tues – Sun from 5pm Closed Mondays – except public holidays 26-28 High St, Drysdale Ph: 52531788

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OCEAN GROVE OCEAN GROVE HOTEL Family friendly hotel open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Large bistro to accommodate group bookings with outside play area and inground trampolines. $15 lunch specials Monday to Friday. Perfect for Family dinners. Public Bar great for catch up drinks with friends with Foxtel, Open Fire place and ice cold beers. Open hours: Open 7 days for lunch & dinner 175 Bonnyvale Road Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1122

1 Flinders Parade, Barwon Heads 03 5254 1188 www.cafemaritana.com.au

DRIFTWOOD CAFE The Driftwood and Atrium are taking bookings now for Christmas functions for shared dinners or relaxed canapé parties.

THE SHACK DINING CO. Come enjoy a coffee and breakfast in the garden or wait for lunch to take on the Ruben. Now fully Licensed.

OCEAN GROVE MARKETPLACE FISH & CHIPS We are doing gluten free Fish and chips here and we offer 10% discount for all the seniors card holders.

Open hours: Sunday - Thursday 7am – 4.30pm. Friday & Saturday 7am – 9pm

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Open hours: 8am - 4pm 7 Days, Dinner from 5:30pm Friday & Saturday 37 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads Ph: 5254 2288 www.shackdiningco.com.au

BELLARINE JACK RABBIT VINEYARD Unrivalled panoramic views across the bay. Savour a Restaurant experience or kick back in the ‘House of Jack Rabbit’ cellar door and café. Top wines cap it off! Open hours: 7 Days 10am – 5pm Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6pm. Breakfast on weekends 9 – 10.45am. 85 McAdams Lane, Bellarine Ph: 5251 2223 www.jackrabbitvineyard.com.au TERINDAH ESTATE The Bellarine’s most beautiful venue. Award winning food & wine & spectacular bay views. Experience a wine tasting & local produce menu (including house made sweet treats with tea/coffee) in the Cellar Door or lunch in The Shed. Ideal for hosting private functions & events. Open hours: 7 Days 10am - 4pm Weekend Breakfast from 8am 90 McAdams lane, Bellarine PH: 5251 5536 www.terindahestate.com

CURLEWIS LEURA PARK ESTATE Sensational wines in a funky, rustic chic setting. Enjoy stunning stone based pizzas, platters and seasonal culinary offerings. Live music every Sunday (60’s, 70’s, 80’s). Open hours: Weekends 10am – 5pm 7 Days in January Private Functions on request. 1400 Portarlington Rd, Curlewis Ph: 5253 3180 www.leuraparkestate.com.au

64D The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1832 LELEANS A la carte dining with full table service. Family friendly restaurant with childrens playroom. Daily specials available, along with a comprehensive wine list. Open hours: Monday - Thursday 10am - 11pm Friday & Saturday 10am - 12:30pm Sunday 11am - 11pm 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1540 www.oceangrovebowls.com.au NAPONA Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner or wine. It’s easy to see why the Age Good Food Guide scored Napona 14.5/20 in the 2015 edition . Open hours: Sunday - Monday 8am - 4pm Tuesday - Saturday 8am - late 24 Hodgson St, Ocean Grove Ph: 5256 3153 www.napona.com.au OCEAN GROVE BOWLING CLUB Affordable bistro dining. Family friendly with childrens play area. Lunch menu available from 12 -2pm and dinner menu from 6 -8pm, with coffee and biscuits available all day.

Ocean Grove Marketplace, Shell Road, Ocean Grove Ph: 5256 2099 OCEAN GROVE PIZZA & PASTA Dine-in, Take away or Home delivery. Wide selection of Pizzas & Pasta. Gluten free available. Why not get online and see full menu on: www.oceangrovepizza.com Open hours: Monday - Friday 4:30 - 11pm Saturday & Sunday 12pm - late 80 The Terrace - Ph: 5255 5555 Marketplace, Shell Rd -Ph: 5255 3040 www.oceangrovepizza.com PABS KEBABS Lamb, Chicken or Mixed Kebabs and more made to order for your lunch or dinner. Come in and check out Ocean Grove’s new taste sensation! Open hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11am till we run out! 1/73 The Parade, Ocean Grove (Opposite Police Station) SERENDIPITY D’LITES Gourmet potatoes are here for the winter chills - Pulled pork - chicken & avacado - bolognaise - chilli - tuna melt - traditional - cauliflower & cheese - Curried sausages or all day breakfast. Open hours: Wednesday - Monday 11am - late

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THE DUNES At the Dunes we have one of the world’s great views – looking across the ocean from Barwon Heads Bluff to the Point Lonsdale lighthouse. Food is modern Australian cuisine and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as snacks, cakes and dessert.

OCEAN GROVE GOLF CLUB The Bunker cafe and bistro situated in the Ocean Grove Golf Club offers family friendly traditional bistro dining with a touch of Indonesian influence. Open hours: Thursday Friday and Saturday nights from 5.30pm and Sunday lunch from 11.30am. Bookings advisable. 9 Guthridge Rd, Ocean Grove PH: 5256 2795

Open hours: 7 days a week from 6.30am. Closed public holiday nights and Christmas Day. Surf Beach Road, Ocean Grove. Tel: 5256 1944 www.dunescafe.com.au

PORTARLINGTON PORTARLINGTON GOLF CLUB Bistro open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, with bar snacks available all day. Daily specials. Courtesy bus running Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Open hours: Sunday - Wednesday 10am - 11pm Thursday 9am - 11pm Friday & Saturday 10am - 1am 130 Hood Road, Portarlington Ph: 5259 2492 www.portarlingtongolf.com.au SAINTS AND SAILORS Saints and Sailors is an eclectic lounge bar atop the hill in Portarlington with magnificent views. With a reputation as the Bellarines Premier Live Music Venue serving fantastic food and drinks all year round. Open hours: Brunch, Lunch and Dinner Thursday - Sunday 10:30am - Late Live Music Friday & Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. Bookings essential. Extended hours throughout summer. 36 Newcombe St, Portarlington PH: 0417 567 467 www.saintsandsailors.com.au

QUEENSCLIFF SALTBUSH FINE FOODS Saltbush Fine Foods is an eclectic mix of all things food hosting a café and provedore. Open hours: Breakfast & lunch 7 days 9.30am – 5pm Shop 3 & 4, 44 Hesse St, Queenscliff Ph: 5258 4829

WALLINGTON ELK HORN ROADHOUSE Now in their 6th year Elk Horn has been serving constantly good breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake since December 2009. Open hours: 7 days 8am - 4:30pm Breakfast: 8am - 11:45am Lunch: midday – 3pm 420a Wallington Road, Wallington Ph: 5250 6056 FLYING BRICK CIDER CO. Think innovative space, naturally crafted ciders, amazing food without the ‘fancy’, top Bellarine wines, beer, Friday night live music. In a nutshell - fabulous, funky, fun! Open hours: 7 Days 10am – 5pm Dinner Friday & Saturday from 6pm. 1251 Bellarine Highway, (entry via Swan Bay Road), Wallington Phone 5250 6577 www.flyingbrickciderco.com.au

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Nesting season for tawny frogmouths I FEEL that I could have written a soap opera about the last few weeks of my life, or a best selling 'Mills and Boon' novel starring my two teenage daughters, so there hasn't been a lot of nature watching time. We did have a small amount of rainfall, but not nearly enough for this time of year. The infamous desalination plant in Wonthaggi might be used overtime this summer! Being spring, I've spent a bit of time looking for nests. The great news is that the kookaburras have nested in Woodlands again this year, in the hollow log nest that Pete and Chris have constructed for them in their garden. The nest was taken over by a brush-tail possum over the winter, and Pete and Chris went to great expense to block off tree access branches,so that the possum couldn't return to the hollow log. The kookaburras must now feel assured that their

home is safe from other furry visitors. The incubation period required to hatch kookaburra eggs is 24 days, so it won't be long until the residents of Woodlands will be woken up every morning by even more kookaburras laughing. Pete and Chris also have galahs and red-rumped parrots nesting in their wonderful garden. Also in Woodlands there are two beautiful tawny frogmouth chicks in the same nest that the tawny parents constructed last year. I've heard of two other tawny pairs with offspring this year around the Bellarine, which is wonderful. The nest at Woodlands is high up in a gum tree, so it's difficult to photograph, but I could easily see the little white downy chicks looking at me with their yellow eyes and the parent bird looking very annoyed and grumpy at me. Another nest I spotted this week was in a large gum tree

near the Geelong Hospital. Sitting in the nest was a pied currawong, which is not on my list of favourite birds, due to the fact that they aggressively prey on small birds (as well as lizards, insects, and fruit). The pied currawong nest is a 'bowl' of intertwined sticks lined with soft material such as grasses. I could see the piercing yellow eyes of the currawong looking at my from above the nest. The incubation period for a pied currawong is 21 days, so I'll keep an eye out for the offspring soon. Also at Geelong Hospital the masked lapwings nested in the helicopter landing area for the second time this season. They haven't had as much luck this year with chicks, and I think there may be a stray cat or something similar feasting on them. I was swooped by a masked lapwing the other day at the top of Tareeda Way, and noticed that there were four

chicks in a spare block near the lake. These chicks are still going strong. It must be so hard for these ground nesting birds to rear young in these built up areas, so I do have some sympathy for them, even if my daughters are terrified of them! I've been watching a black swan family for a few months in Leopold in a small private lake near Connewarre. I watched them pile up the reeds to construct a large nest, and it took up to a week to get the nest the right height and width (approximately 1-1.5 metres in diameter). Black swans lay four to eight eggs, and they incubate the eggs for 35 to 40 days. The female swan (called a pen) is slightly smaller that the male (a cob), and the male has a longer and straighter bill. One day I noticed that there were some white fluffy cygnets in the nest, and I counted six. I thought to myself that I "bet there aren't six cygnets nest

time I visit", given foxes and swamp harriers and other predators around. However weeks later there are still six cygnets thriving in the little lake, which is lovely to see. The best bird I did spot over the last two weeks was an unexpected sighting of a Baillon's crake, a small waterbird of the rail family, in the reeds of the lake at the top of Tereeda Way. The crake let me take a photo which was even better. I participated in the Geelong Field Naturalists Bittern spotting evening at Hospital Swamp last Saturday evening. Annette and I saw many birds, but did not hear or see a Bittern. We did however see over a million mozzies. Some lucky observers saw an Australiasian Bittern not far from where we were stationed, so I might go out there to see if I can see one. Jen Carr, jencarr@y7mail. com

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ART CLASSES & GALLERIES

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AUDIO EQUIPMENT, HIRE, REPAIRS Bellarine Audio

5256 3732

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Bellarine Windows, Doors & Glazing 0418 519 078

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City to Surf Conveyancing Sargeants Conveyancing Vines Conveyancing

DANCE CLASSES

Bellarine Academy of Dance

ARCHITECTS art’s Kool - kids & teens art classes

COMPUTER SALES & REPAIRS

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DELICATESSEN The Olive Pit

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DENTAL

Advanced Denture Clinic Coastal Dentures Dr Alastair McCallum - dentist

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DISABILITY EQUIPMENT Geelong Wheelchairs Scoot Mobility Scooters

5244 0844 0427 313 771

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grove sport Preseason to commence

Mens Div 1: Adrian Bond, Jack Pedler, Nic Goodwin

Waves awards night SURFSIDE Waves Soccer Club held its presentation night recently. The club celebrated a successful season in which three of its sides made the grand final. The men's division one, women's seniors and the under 16s all made the grand final, but lost.

Womens: Cath Sattler, Jess Fletcher, Andy Sattler, (coach), Jasmin Pickett

Medallion day

Under 17 boys: Adrian Vodopic, Kian Major, Darbi Moody, Noah Mujica and coach Pablo Mujica.

Mixed under 7s

OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club will host its first bronze medallion requalification day this season on Sunday November 8. For more information log on to www. oceangroveslsc.asn.au.

Golf club AGM

Under 16 girls: Allana Gillbee (co-coach) Ciera Major, Tiani Whyte, Melanie McCluskey, Lily Woodward, Cath Sattler (co-coach). LEFT: under 11 boys team.

Jasper Bromley (Brian Burgess Award) presented by Sarah Henderson MP.

OCEAN Grove Netball Club will commence pre-season training next month. The first of three training sessions will start at 6:45pm on Monday November 9 at Ocean Grove Netball Club courts, Shell Road. A second session will be at Collendina Beach car park Monday November 16 at 6.45pm, followed by a third at Ocean Grove netball courts on November 23 at 6.30pm. Email ollieg1@ iprimus.com.au.

RIGHT: Under 13 boys: Josh Marsden, Tom Heafield, Luke Brew, Taj Smith.

Under 13 girls: Kiara Heffenden, Carly Robertson, Michaela Staehr.

OCEAN Grove Golf Club held its AGM on Monday October 19. Seven people have joined the committee in new roles including new club captain Andrew Bird, Peter Cullen, who takes on the vice-presidency, while Steven Vicary is the new club vice-captain. Peter James, Jenny Wheeler, Rob Greig and Greig Gillett have also joined as general committee members.

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Antoniette Emma-Nnopu, Flynn Ness, Rhys Devlin and Alannah Northam.

Vic selection FOUR Ocean Grove–based Our Lady Star of the Sea students have gained selection in an elite Basketball Victoria squad. This month grade six pupils Antoniette EmmaNnopu, Alannah Northam, Flynn Ness and Rhys Devlin were named in the Basketball Victoria Country Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup and Southern Cross Challenge 2016 Athlete Selection. Antoniette and Alannah will play in the Under 14 Girls Southern Cross Challenge, while Flynn will participate in the Under 14 Boys Country Cup. Rhys will compete in the Under 14 Boys Southern Cross Challenge. The Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup will be held in Albury in January 2016, while the Southern Cross Basketball Challenge date is yet to be finalised for next year and takes place at Knox in Melbourne.

THE summer tennis season is in its second week, returning after a five-week break. Ocean Grove Tennis Club has 15 junior teams, one more than this time last year. The tennis club has been a busy place over the last few weeks due to some fabulous events. The junior team announcements saw about 90 people visit the club – children and their parents – to meet and have a hit with their new teams. It was a successful night that made sure all juniors were signed up, measured for uniforms and knew their teammates a little better. Parents were able to have a cuppa and welcome any new families to their teams. Here are the results from October 10: Section 1 Boys hosted Waurn Ponds White and won 4,27-2, 26. Zane Beazley and Sean Williamson won all of their sets in this first week. Section 2 Boys played their first match at Wandana Heights and lost 3,32 - 3,20. A mixed bag of results, Emmett Hudson and Nicky McMahon won their singles and Josh Arumets and Sunny Levinson won their doubles. Section 3 Girls travelled to Waurn Ponds and won 2,25 - 4,29. Emily Kehagias and Brooke Vigilante played well together winning their doubles, after earlier winning their singles. Section 4 Mixed team was

washed out this week and did not play. Section 7 Boys White played at Geelong Lawn and lost 5,32 -1,24. Tomas Grindell won his singles and Harry Mullen was just beaten losing 6-5. Section 7 Boys Red hosted Moolap and lost 1,13 -5,30. Robert Campbell won his singles, and came close in the doubles with Julian Selway losing only 4-6. Section 9 Girls hosted Western Height Uniting in a tie 3,28 - 3,28. Aimee Howarth and Sofie Beale won their singles, with Aimee going on to win her doubles as well. Section 13 Boys travelled to Geelong Lawn and won 1-26, 5,33. The boys Sam Hines, Drew Honey, Mitchell Arumets and Charlie Larsen all won their doubles with a great effort in the singles also to win three out of four. Section 15 Boys played at home against Grovedale Yellow and lost 2,24 - 4,31. Isaac Scerri, Scott Campbell, Lachie Corrigan and Zac Dwyer did their best this first match of the season, with Scott and Lachie winning their singles. 6-3 & 6-4. Section 16 Mixed played at nearby Drysdale and lost 6,36 -0,11. A tough match up for this team in week one. Section 18 Girls Red hosted Geelong Lawn and won 5,33 -1,15. Amelia Bibby, Aislynn McKinlay, Abbey Stanic and Emmy Bowyer all won their

doubles. Section 18 Girls White travelled to Grovedale and won 2,26 - 4,31. Melanie Rose McClusky and Lucy Teese won all of their sets on the day, teaming up in their doubles with Ruby Fry and Charli Duckett. Section 20 girls red played Ocean Grove 20 Girls white at home and won 4,31 2,21. This team with Emily O'Kane, Georgia Antonio, Mia Sellars and Georgie Gill played very well for their first game of the season. Emily and Georgia won all of their sets in this match. For Ocean Grove White's Keely McCaffrey, Molly Gannon, Summer Von Atticus and Clare Walker it was a great first match, with Clare winning her doubles and singles. Section 21 Boys played at home against Point Lonsdale and won 6,36 - 0, 13. Will Baker, Ben Bowers, Henry Wood and Max Briesch and played well to secure their first win. Results from October 17: Section 1 Boys played at Grovedale and lost 4,32 -2,18. Joel McMahon won both of his sets, paring with Ethan Franks in the doubles. Section 2 Boys played Highton White at home and lost 2,19 - 4,30. Nicky McMahon and Julian Powell won their singles during this tough match. Section 3 Girls played at home against All Saints Anglican and won 5,34 - 1,14.

Stephanie Golightly, Edelle McKinlay, Brooke Vigilante and Emily Kehagias played and all won their doubles on the day. Section 4 Mixed played at home against Hamlyn Park and lost by just three games 3,24 -3,27. Annie Simpson, Emmett Hudson, Claudia Britt and Ned Simpson all won their doubles with Ned winning his singles as well. Section 7 Boys Red travelled to Geelong Lawn to play their Green team and lost 5,30 -1,18. Sunny Levinson and Chris McMahon won their doubles. Section 7 Boys White hosted Wandana Heights and won by three games 3,27 -3,24. Josh Miller won his singles 6-1 and Jack James 6-2, and every game counted in this close win. Section 9 Girls travelled to Wandana Heights and won by just one game 3,26 - 3,27. Aimee Howarth won her singles and doubles, with Natasha Miller, Sofie Beale and Kiana Harrison Roberts winning their doubles. Section 13 Boys hosted Clifton Springs and won 5,35 - 1,24. All the boys played exceptionally well with Sam Hines and Drew Honey winning singles, and then doubles together. Section 15 Boys travelled to Highton and lost 2,16 - 4,32. Scott Campbell won all of his sets on the day teaming with Perry Kottek to win the doubles 6-4.

Section 16 Mixed played Centre Court at home and lost 1,16 -5,30. Easton Pennycook won his singles and came close in his doubles with Elli Campbell losing just 4-6. Section 18 Girls White played the Ocean Grove Red team and lost 1,18 -5,32. Always awkward against your own club, these two teams fought hard in every set, The White’s Melanie Rose McClusky won her singles, placing them fourth on the ladder. For the Red’s Amelia Bibby and Emmy Bowyer won all of their sets. Section 20 Girls Red at Barwon Heads against their Blue team and won 4,25 2,21. Mia Sellars and Georgia Antonio won singles and doubles 6 - 5, 6-2 and 6-1. Section 20 Girls White hosted Portarlington and won by two games 3,24 3,22. Summer Von Atticus and Tara Sampson won their singles and then teamed up in doubles to win 6-1. Section 21 Boys played Wandana Heights at their home courts and won by just one game 3, 21 -3,22. Will Baker and Ben Bowers teamed up and won all sets for the day. This team is currently top of the ladder. Results compiled by Jen Franks. Go to ‘David Franks Tennis Coaching’ Facebook page for results, tips and more information.

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Cobras make it three wins AFTER a first round loss to Leopold the under 17 Ocean Grove/Collendina outfit would be extra keen to get on the board with a win against Alexander Thomson in a round two one dayer. They made the journey into South Barwon 3, won the toss and batted. Sam Walsh and Sam Beasley got things off to a solid start with a 32 run opening stand before Beasley was dismissed for 22. There was a mini collapse before Zach Walter steadied the ship and along with opener Walsh who made a solid 17 and Sam Harper who chipped in with an important seven runs at the end got the Combine to a very competitive 5/100 off their allotted 25 overs. Sam Beasley and Zach Walter opened the defence with some fine bowling. Beasley was the pick with 2/15 off five overs. Lachlan Hooper did some damage with 2/21 off his five overs while Lachlan Madden took 1/5. The bowling was good but Alexander Thomson was still in the game. Fletcher Long and Ronan Healy took one wicket apiece to assist with the containment of the AT batsmen. It was enough. Alexander Thomson fell four runs short in a thriller. The Combine then made the journey into town to McDonalds Reserve on Saturday morning to take on Highton. The opening combination of Harry Unkenstein and Sam Beasley opened up but the

Grove feasts on Sharks Charlie Every gets on the front foot during his 21. start wasn't good. Diamond ducks to start the innings don't help, Sam Beasely was the victim on this occasion. Logan Taylor (34) steadied the ship and got the score to 2/47. Unkenstein departed soon after with the score on 48. Fletcher Long and Max Sutton kept things ticking over both making 12 runs each but Joe McDonald made a blistering 22 to help get the Combine to 7/121 off 27 overs. Long took a great 2/2 off his three overs while Craig Goodger was the other major wicket taker with 2/9. Highton was restricted to 6/89. After a first round win the U13s took on Drysdale Gold. Brodie Muscat and Sam Donegan got things off to a solid start with some tight bowling. Zak Poynder was the main destroyer with a fine 2/3. Ned Poynder and Xavier Norman chipped in with one wicket each to help contain the Drysdale batsmen while Spencer Bryan took his debut wicket in what looks to be the start

of a fine cricket career. The Hawks were contained to 6/41 off 26 overs. Xavier Norman and Sam Donegan opened up with Donegan playing a dogged innings. Zak Poynder completed a fine all round game by making 17 to go with two wickets. The job was done and a second victory was secured. The Cobras hosted the Ocean Grove Grubbers to try and make it a hat-trick of wins. The Grubbers made 4/73 off 26 overs. Max McLachlan and Harrison O'Neil took one wicket each with the help of some Izaack Terhorst and Nick Gibbon catching. Xavier Norman took a fine 2/2 of two overs. The run chase got off to a shaky start with Poynder going cheaply. His opening partner, Tom Gross was strong and hung around while Charlie Every, made a quick 21. They got the score to 35 when Every was dismissed but the Cobras were back on track, but fell short making 6/63.

Under 15 OG Red D’Arcy, round 2 Jan Juc won the toss and decided to bat, getting 4/104 with Brad Walder getting 2/6. OG Red then went out for a bat and made 4/133 with Liam Mullen getting 32, Charlie Walter 29 not out, with Nathan Scarpa and Brad Walder getting 28 and 25 respectively. Under 15 OG Red D’Arcy, round 3 OG Red won the toss and decided to have a bat, getting 8/109 with Jake Powe making 20 retired and Harry Tregenza 19 retired. They then went out for a bowl and got Thompson 4/77 with Flynn Hardiman getting 2/11, Brad Walder 1/7 and Charlie Walter 1/9. Under 15 OG White McMahon, round 2 Leopold won the toss and elected to bat, making 8/94 with Jake Wilson getting 3/2 and Mitch Gawley-Price 3/7. OG White then went out for a bat, getting 2/100 with Jake Powe 29 not out, Harry Tregenza 27 and Taliesin Platt 19. Under 15 OG White

McMahon, round 3 Alexander won the toss and decided to have a bat, getting 9/65 with Louis Beale 2/5 and Felix Drayton 1/0. OG White then batted, making 6/106 with both Louie Beale and Will Owen getting 32 retired. Under 13 OG Swans & OG Grubbers Norquay, round 2 OG Grubbers made 5/78 with Cooper Ward 18 not out and Fletcher Keck 10, with Hayden Ewart getting a hat-trick with 3/3. OG Swans then made 7/84, with Nathan Down 22 not out and Luke Ewart 12 not out, while Billy Dawson got 2/7 and Connor Asquith 1/6. Under 13 OG Swans Norquay, round 3 OG Swans made 3/118 with Josh Kuipers 19 retired and Hayden Ewart and Oscar Walter 14 retired. Drysdale made 8/ 55 with Luke Ewart 3/5 and Jack Doyle 2/4. Under 13 OG Grubbers Norquay, round 3 OG Grubbers made 4/75 with Cooper Ward 15. Collendina made 7/63 with both Andrew Schoch and Tahj Wirth getting 2 for 5.

Bendigo Bank's Chris Niven, golf club president Colin Stephens and golf club captain Andrew Bird.

Sponsor day at golf club OCEAN Grove Golf Club will host a sponsor day in conjunction with Bendigo Bank on Saturday November 7. The day begins at 7.30am with a four ball best ball stableford competition format. Bendigo Bank has donated $500 towards the day. Bendigo Bank Malop Street Geelong branch manager Chris Niven, said there were a

number of Bendigo Bank customers in the local region that are Ocean Grove Golf Club members. “The event sponsorship comes out of what Bendigo Bank does in the community space because it has got a lot of customers in the Ocean Grove area,” Niven said. To register you need to be a member of the Ocean Grove Golf Club.

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Mixed bag for Grubbers EARLY season wins are crucial which set up the season and it’s been a mixed bag of results thus far for the Grover’s Saturday and Midweek Pennant teams. Ocean Grove’s number one side, the reigning champions, are looking to round four to bounce back from a fortnight of disappointing results on the greens. Round two was the grand final rematch against Victoria in Ballarat and while more than competitive the Grover’s fell short by 14 shots after the 100 scheduled ends of play. Two points was all that could come home on the bus with the Matt Flapper skipped side recording a nine shot win. Unfortunately only one team turned up on the day and it wasn’t Ocean Grove. Division 2 and 3 have produced the shining light for the Grovers in the past fortnight as they hold their head high. Division 2 bounced back from the round one loss to take the majority of the points in the next two games. Three rink wins with Brian D’Elton,

Geoff Fry, Trevor Turnley and Rod Swan leading the way with their 27-17 rink win against Bell Post Hill and earning the side a 14shot win overall. Looking for back to back wins and a match up with the newly formed City of Geelong Club it was again the Swan rink in charge. The 10-shot margin to Swan along with Dave Mackay, John McConville, Peter Lewis and skip Terry Thomas’s 28-20 score line it all added up to the 103-79 win overall and a further 17 points to the overall total. Warren Davis chimed in with plus 6 and Peter Jolley led his foursome to a 23-23 draw. Reigning premier from 2015 the Division 3 team have kicked into gear and started the same way they finished last season. The experience of being able to finish off last year’s grand final came through once more as the Ocean Grove players held their nerve and finished the game in fine style recording the last few ends which went on to contribute to a positive 12 shot win. Marg Carroll, Vic

Harnath, Gail Hjorth and Skip Col Anderson plus 10 along with Barry Hair, Andra Kuschert, Pat Virtue and Ron Todd plus 8 made sure the points were staying at home. Tom Bramwell skipped his side to the narrowest of wins 23-22 which gave the Grovers 16 more points to the leader board. Bob Nicol, Bryan Olsen, Keith Hankin and Albert Touwslager made sure the Division 7 side had two wins from three games as they recorded the match winning 10-shot rink win and supported by John Aitken’s side's five-shot win it was enough to offset the narrow losses by Keith George and Dave Stonehouse. Maree Hughes, Marg Dower, Phil Lock and Ivan Lee put their claim on king of the rinks in round three with a smashing 37-14 win against Bell Post Hill at home. Leading the Division Eight side to victory along with Reg Hungerford’s teams one shot win it was 14 valuable points to kick start the year. It was a breakthrough

win for Division 10 with Gordon Field leading his side to a 10-shot margin which was enough to cover the four shot loss to Doug Wignall’s team. It was not to be for the nines however as only one shot could separate the home side in their match against Eastern Park. One rink win each the game could not get any closer with the finishing score 4647. With four rounds complete in Midweek Pennant Division 3 have four wins on the board. The closest of matches against Belmont at Belmont provided a scare but the reigning champions stood tall and accepted the challenge to get over the line by two shots. Lyn Stonehouse, Elaine Hager, Bob Poole and Pauline Almond steered the team to victory with a convincing and match winning 25-16 win. Kerri Simpson’s side forced a draw at 20-20. Division 1 fell at the hands of Leopold. Two wins and two losses on the overall board has the side looking

for a positive result in round five as they take on Highton on the Grove greens. A much needed win from the Division 2 team which came the way of a match up with Point Lonsdale. Betty Wilding had the Sapphire’s talking whilst Marianne Rogan and Lorraine Hunt where perfect support for Val Cook as they steered the side to a 13-shot win. Barb Gilbert skipped superbly in her match to record a seven-shot win while the Val Crumbie led side rallied hard to return from 12-22 down to win 25-22. Round three was a highlight for Division 4. With rink wins to Sue Gorwell, Lorraine Vincent and Wendy Gibson it was a close one that proved to be valuable for the visitors. Mike White, Nancy Rodoni, Phil Lock and skip Marlene Ross were in devastating touch in the match up with Inverleigh. Taking control of the game from end one it was full steam ahead as they went on to record a 37-10 win and take the Midweek best performed rink of the day.

New boards for young nippers OCEAN Grove SLSC’s enthusiastic nipper group unveiled 15 new dolphin foam boards at the club’s open day on October 18. The funding for the new boards came courtesy of a grant from VicHealth Active Club, a Rotary Club distribution fund as well as a private donation. Ocean Grove SLSC Junior Activities Manager, Scott McNaughton, said the investment in new nipper boards was welcome. “The

club’s nipper program is expanding so much, we have to keep putting new equipment into the place,” he said. The first two Sunday morning nipper sessions attracted more than 100 kids on October 11 and 18. The junior nipper program runs from age groups between under 8s to under 13’s. Ocean Grove SLSC runs training for nippers each Sunday from 10am to 11.30am and Friday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.

Ocean Grove nippers proudly show off their new boards.

Rip to River getting closer OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club is gearing up for the 36th annual Rip to River run. That means come January 2, 2016, locals, tourists and keen runners across the wider Geelong region will put themselves to the test at Victoria’s most prestigious beach fun run. Will it be a helpful easterly wind? Please let it not be over 35 degrees and preferably not one of those 30 knot westerlies that pose a headwind barrier for runners who complete the 10km trek from Point Lonsdale Lighthouse to Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. In the last 35 years, the Rip to River run has

had all types of weather conditions. Ocean Grove SLSC is calling all 10km runners and walkers, plus the shorter ‘sprint’ distance 5km runners and the speedy ‘Ripper Nippers’ aged 7-12 to get behind this summer’s fun run on the Bellarine. Lock it in the diary for January 2, 2016 from 8am. Keep an eye out for online entries, which will open in early November. More details and registration information will appear in the Ocean Grove Voice before the big day. Go to oceangroveslsc. asn.au to check and register online as soon as possible. Registrations are now available.

TEAM FROG: Travis Lamb, Nigel Allan and Paul Tierney.

Frogs do it better TEAM Frog came out on top at Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s inaugural social golf day held on Sunday October 18. The victorious Team Frog team headed by Paul ‘Frog’ Tierney, Nigel Allan and Travis Lamb won the first prize after claiming the Ambrose competition style format tournament. Team Frog was one of four teams that hit up the Ocean Grove Golf Club fairways and tees for the surf life saving club social fundraiser. The day attracted more than a dozen golfers held at Ocean Grove Golf Club.

Jacob Comelli is heading to Tokyo.

Jacob flies flag BELLARINE Martial Arts Centre (BMAC) in Ocean Grove will be proudly flying the Australian flag in Japan this week. BMAC karate athlete Jacob Comelli will compete at Tokyo in Japan from October 31 at the 11th World Karate Championship. It has been a long and rewarding journey for Comelli, 32, who this week will realise his ultimate dream in an overseas karate world competition, held every four years Comelli likened

his competition in the World Championships to an athlete who competes in an Olympic Games every four years. “I have been in preparation for this event for the last four years,” said Comelli. “You have got to go through qualification steps.” Bellarine Martial Arts Centre conducts self-defence and karate training in the Japanese art of Shinkyokushin Karate for Men, Women and Children of all ages and is located at Unit 2, 3 Smithton Grove, Ocean Grove.

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New pres for Grove

OCEAN Grove Football Netball Club elected a new president at its AGM on Sunday. Tony Potter (pictured above) will take on the role at the Grubbers with Elaine Pearson as secretary. The committee is: Tony Potter (president), Peter Smith (vicepresident), Elaine Pearson (secretary), Luke Joyce (treasurer), Kev Nolan (football director), Brett Pearson (junior football), Gill Hodgson (netball director), Darren Moroney (junior netball), Craig Annand ( c o m mu n i c a t i o n s ) . General committee: John Wilkins, Paul Featherby, Paul Sutton, Bree Fankhauser, Rob Winter, Jack Brooks, Claire King.

Steve Coltish swings lustily for Collendina D grade.

Wayne Blyth plays a cut shot for Collendina D grade. Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

Seas too good for Cobras MARK HEENAN ANGLESEA continued to have the wood over A grade beachside rivals Collendina after victory in their two-day game on home soil on October 24. The 2014/15 BPCA A grade runners-up who defeated the Cobras in last season’s semi-f inal, posted 6/196 from 58.4 overs in response to Collendina’s total score of 163 on day one. Anglesea captain Peter Radford (109) set up the win with a century, while Lucas Sampson made an unbeaten 27 late

in the innings to help guide the Kangaroos to victory. Cobra ace Charlie Lamb returned after he was unavailable for the October 10 season opener to take 1/42 from 17 overs and bowled seven maidens. Former Collendina captain Jye Hearps f inished with 2/68 from 17 overs. On day one, Cobra co-coach Corey Walter top scored with 41 as teammate Cameron Kavaliunas (37) provided good support. Fellow Cobra co-coach Ben Ricardo said while

his side failed to convert good starts with the bat, he praised Anglesea’s all-round game. “Anglesea are a good side and played well and deserved to win,” Ricardo said. “We didn’t make the most of some solid starts with the bat. “We dropped a few catches we would have normally taken and in the end it hurt us.” The Cobras A grade are now in sixth position with a 1-1 record following their win in round one over Wallington at home. Collendina has the bye

Collendina 163 (C. Walter 41, C. Kavaliunas 37, B. Ricardo 20) lost to Anglesea 6/196 (J. Hearps 2/68) in round three before it faces Queenscliff in a two-day game at home which starts on November 14. IN B grade, Anglesea wrapped up its twoday match against the Cobras early on October 24 at Collendina. In response to Anglesea’s 121 on day one, the Cobras were all bowled out for 99 from 55.4 overs. Collendina’s Des Every top scored and remained 34 not out at

the f inish of play. Cobra bowler Dale Chapman took 5/21 from eight overs on day one. THE Kangaroos cruised to victory against Collendina in their C grade two-dayer at Anglesea. Batting f irst the Cobras were all out for 113 from 41.2 overs, while Anglesea made 7/266 in reply. Cobra batting pair Steve Blackman (36) and Andrew Skurrie

Matt Gibbon made 34 for Collendina (1) in the win against St Leonards (1). Keeping is Lee Kooloos.

(27) made solid contributions on day one. COLLENDINA'S Eddie Ellwood smashed 73 in the Cobras big one-day win over St Leonards 1 in their D grade one-day match at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus on October 24. The Cobras posted 5/195 from 40 overs, while in reply St Leonards 1 made 9/117. Cobra bowler Daniel Worn took 4/13 from eight overs. St Leonards 1 captain Justin Flynn top scored with 46 for the visitors.

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Leading by example

Ocean Grove coach Paul Jubber drives during his unbeaten 100 on Saturday. Jubber led the Grubbers to their second win of the season.

Pictures: LINDSAY KELLEY

Grubbers unbeaten after two rounds as...

Coach hits century MARK HEENAN

A BLISTERING unbeaten century from new Ocean Grove Cricket Club coach Paul Jubber saw the Grubbers claim their second A grade victory from two starts this season. Jubber, who remained 100 not out at stumps, was the star in Ocean Grove’s two-day win over Portarlington as the Grubbers made 7/207 from 66.2 overs on October 24 at Memorial Reserve. Portarlington made 8/192 from 75 overs on day one following a superlative knock of 91 from Demon allrounder Paul McGrath on October 17. Jubber, who hit 14 boundaries and one six, downplayed his innings after the match and said he was delighted with the A grade start to 2015/16 after a nine-wicket win against Queenscliff in round one. “It was nice to get a few runs in the middle,” a modest Jubber told the Voice. “I am absolutely delighted with the way in general the club has started the season and we have worked on a couple

of things that are starting to pay dividends. “It has been a positive start.” Former Ocean Grove A grade gun spinner and newly appointed Portarlington coach Mick Gill praised Jubber’s unbeaten maiden ton with the Grubbers. Gill was a standout with the ball for the Demons with his figures 4/68 from 19 overs. “Jubber just batted really well and outclassed us,” Gill said. “It was a chanceless innings.” The Grubbers had solid contributions from Jackson Kent (27) and also Greg Scarpa (21) late in the innings. Ocean Grove slow bowler Ben Hanson was the leading wicket taker on day one with his figures of 3/44 from 14.4 overs. The Grubbers will aim to continue their winning start to 2015/16 when they face a two-day away clash against Barrabool which starts on October 31. IN B grade Ocean Grove fell 32 runs short of victory against Portarlington in their two-day game at Portarlington. The Grubbers, who resumed at 0/1 on day two in response to

Ocean Grove 7/207 (P. Jubber 100no, J. Kent 27, G. Scarpa 21) def Portarlington 8/192 (B. Hanson 3/44, C. Buxton 2/55)

Portarlington’s team score of 178, were bowled out for 147 from 65 overs. At one stage the Grubbers were staring down the barrel at 7/54 before Ocean Grove pair Rob Procter, who made a quick fire 52, and Issac Saunders (34) shared in a 67-run eighth wicket partnership to help put the visitors back in contest. Procter took 4/29 from 17 overs on day one and is likely to be in the mix for an A grade recall. Portarlington pair Devlin Foott, who took 3/37 from 23 overs, and Sam Vagg, who claimed 4/40 from 12 overs, were their side’s best performed bowlers. “I thought they (Portarlington’s bowlers) bowled fantastic areas, they used the breeze beautifully, they swung the ball, did not give us much,” said B grade captain Lucas Baulch, who took 5/28 from 17 overs on day one. “They bowled a really good length more than anything else, not a lot to hit.”

IN C grade Ocean Grove cruised to a sevenwicket victory over Barwon Heads at Barwon Heads. In reply to Barwon Heads' total score of 182 from 42 overs, Ocean Grove was in control thanks to a 148-run opening partnership stand between Craig D’Arcy (68) and Toby Featherby (62). Grubber No 3 Billy Foord-Engelsman chipped in with some late runs to make an unbeaten 50 as Ocean Grove made 3/235 from 54 overs. Ocean Grove bowler Marcus Wirth was a catalyst on day one with his figures of 4/43 from nine overs. IN D grade a five-wicket haul from Mark Hyland saw Ocean Grove defeat Newcomb by 29 runs in their one-day match at Shell Road Recreation Reserve. Batting first the Grubbers were all out for 128 from 35.2 overs. In reply, Newcomb was bowled out for 99 where Hyland took the figures of 5/25 from eight overs.

Adam Spiby (above) and Jackson Kent (below) during Ocean Grove's run chase against Portarlington on Saturday.

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SURFSIDE Waves Cocaptain and spiritual leader Cath Sattler took out the Geelong region Football Federation Victoria (FFV) Women’s Division League senior best and fairest award last week. The 48-year-old Ocean Grove local won the

prestigious honour after she helped field a women’s soccer team at the Waves in 2015 after Surfside failed to enter a team in 2014. Sattler won the award with 30 votes. Sattler made the transition from midfield to attack after promising Waves’ striker

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Kristie Jennings went down with a hip injury and last played in round 10. Sattler, who scored nine goals from 20 matches in 2015, said the vacant striker role suited her ageing body. The former Drysdale Soccer Club player and her Waves teammate Nicole

Mills were their team’s leading goal scorers in 2015. “Kristie Jennings polled really high in the votes and I reckon she only played half a dozen games which was absolutely amazing,” Sattler told the Voice. “When we lost her (Jennings) because of a hip injury it was a case

of someone is going to have go up and (be the) striker and I had to do it. In some respects it was probably not a bad thing because at my age playing in the midfield is quite hard you need to go up and back and up and back." Sattler said it was a fantastic result for

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Surfside Waves to make it through to a Geelong FFV Women’s Division senior grand final. The Waves lost 1-2 to Barwon in the decider. “Our goals were to make finals, but to have beaten Kardinia (21) in that semi-final it was incredible,” she said.