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By LUKE VOOGT MOUNTAIN to Mouth came to a spectacular end at Barwon Heads this weekend with the burning of its centrepiece artwork – Canoe.

Ocean Grove’s Tara Lynch said the burning symbolised the completion of its journey carrying wa-

ter from the You Yangs to Barwon River.

“Once the Canoe has done its job its time to say goodbye,” she said.

Tara was involved the extreme arts walk from start to finish, performing in both the opening and closing ceremonies.

She was perched on Big Rock as a “spirit bird” on May 6, watching over the collection of water.

“It was pretty windy up there,” she said.

“I thought I’d better not spread my wings or I might fly to Avalon,” she said.

Canoe then passed through Geelong and several locations on the Bellarine.

Wallington’s Brendon Lukin took his herd of alpacas out to walk with Canoe as it passed Drysdale Station, in celebration of National Alpaca Week.

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“Everyone wanted to take photos with the alpacas,” he said.

Hundreds were at Ocean Grove Main Beach as Canoe approached Suyin Honeywell’s installation, “Beacon of Hope”.

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By LUKE VOOGT A LARGE blaze tore through an equipment shed at Ocean Grove Golf Club on 29 April causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage.

The fire started about 10.15am and the smoke billowing from the shed could be seen from kilometres away, as residents looked on.

Nearby resident Dale Park said his wife called triple-zero after hearing an explosion and seeing the fire erupt.

“I reckon there were gas bottles in there,” Mr Park said.

“It nearly blew her off the bloody treadmill!”

The golf club’s chairman of greens Ray Danks watched from the course, as fire burned through shed and the roof collapsed.

He said the fire would have destroyed the course’s automatic watering system and computer systems, along with other maintenance equipment.

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Ocean Grove firefighters extinguish a blaze at the Ocean Grove Golf Club on 29 April.

“We’d be talking hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage once you take the building into account,” he said.

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On 5 May the Voice spoke to Ocean Grove Fire Brigade officer in charge Ian Beswicke, who said investigations had found the fire to be nonsuspicious.

He said a maintenance vehicle caught fire after one of the greenskeepers parked it in the shed, causing the blaze.

Club president Colin Stephens said the fire had caused about $200,000 in damage.

“Thankfully, no-one was hurt,” he said.

Mr Stephens thanked the Barwon Heads, Curlewis and Portarlington golf clubs, for their offers of support, as well as his club’s volunteers.

“We’ve got enough equipment to keep going,” he said.

“We are doing our best to maintain the course the way it is – but it will take five to six months to get things back to normal.”

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OCEAN Grove chef and restaurateur Ben Shewry added to his growing list of culinary accolades this month, winning a nation-wide restaurant competition.

Australia’s top restaurateurs named Ben’s restaurant, Attica, the best in the country in the Australian Financial Review’s Top Restaurants.

“It was a great honour,” he said.

“I feel kind of lucky, even though I believe I make my own luck.”

Ben commutes five days a week to his restaurant, located in Melbourne’s inner south-east.

“It’s hard – it’s a big commitment driving back and forth,” he said.

“I make the most of the small

amount of time I have with my wife and children.”

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Crafty penguins stealing CCTV funding? ip Island,” he said.

“I’m not sure what Ms Neville’s fascination is with penguins.”

Mr Ramsay slammed the Bellarine MP for these funding announcements, saying she had neglected calls for CCTV in The Terrace.

“I’m sure these tourist attractions are popular, but this is all happening while her electorate’s residents are begging for CCTV funding,” he said.

“I’ve spoken to residents at Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads who are very concerned about safe-

By LUKE VOOGT WESTERN Victoria Region MP Simon Ramsay has attacked Bellarine MP Lisa Neville for prioritising other funding allocations ahead of CCTV in The Terrace.

So is it another electorate stealing funds which could be better spent in Ocean Grove?

No, Mr Ramsay said, it’s penguins.

“First she’s giving them $250,000 for CCTV at St Kilda and now she’s proudly welcomed $48.2 million on a penguin parade at Phil-

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He said Ms Neville had made no indication of trying to bring CCTV to her electorate through the State Government’s $250,000 Public Safety Infrastructure Fund grants.

“It is absurd that penguins seem to have a greater capacity to find government support than people in those areas,” he said.

Ms Neville announced the upgrade to the penguin parade on 21 April, in her role as State Environment Minister.

She described Mr Ramsay’s

comments as demeaning to the people of Ocean Grove and the importance of community safety.

“Mr Ramsay was a member of the Liberal Government who only two years ago closed police stations in Queenscliff, Portarlington and Drysdale, adding enormous extra burden on Ocean Grove police,” she said.

Ms Neville said the Andrews Government had re-opened these stations, added 15 extra police to the region and committed to 400 extra Victorian police in this year’s State Budget.

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“I want my restaurant to be an expression of everything I’ve done in my own life and the culture of this country,” he said.

“It’s a very personal offering – it’s not food you see every day.”

For Ben the key to success is not worrying about awards – he simply does his own thing.

“We don’t compare ourselves to other restaurants,” he said.

“I’ve only ever wanted to be the best version of myself.”

Ben has lived in Ocean Grove for eight years, and he loves it here.

“We feel blessed to be here with so many friends in Ocean Grove,” he said.

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From front page Ocean Grove Primary School students contributed their own artistic touch, with dreamcatchers lining a fence in front of Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club (OGSLSC).

Canoe then embarked on its second-last leg to Barwon Heads on the shoulders of OGSLSC members, trailed by flag bearers and scores of spectators.

Thousands gathered near in Barwon Heads, as Mouth to Mountain ended with flashing lights, didgeridoos and violins.

Tara returned as a spirit bird for the ceremony, meeting with a male spirit bird. Together they “created” an egg, from which a “baby” spirit bird emerged.

The baby bird then emptied the conch of water from the You Yangs into the Barwon River, completing the ceremony.

Tara was delighted to hear the interpretations of people – young and old – of Mountain to Mouth’s art and ceremonies.

“That’s what art is all about,” she said.

“It was an awesome event to have in our area.”

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Von Robertsons shine after dark THE Von Robertsons represented Ocean Grove in this year’s Geelong After Dark, filling the Waterfront Kitchen with their sweet mix of blues.

It was Andrea Robertson’s second time at After Dark, but her first time performing there with her family.

“It was a real buzz,” she said.

“I think it’s a fantastic event for our city to have.”

The crowd grew from a handful to about 100 during the Von Robertsons’ 6 May

performance.

“It really filled up while we were playing,” Andrea said.

The band played a mixture of original songs and classic covers which soon had the crowd grooving.

“We had people clapping and singing along,” Andrea said.

“We keep it upbeat.”

The band features Andrea on vocals, guitar and keyboard, with her husband David (drums) and their two

children Heath (guitar) and Carly (ukulele).

Carly’s broken wrist limited her to singing, but Andrea was happy see her children enjoying themselves and developing their talent.

“People love seeing the kids involved,” she said.

“They are very natural and relaxed on stage.”

David’s drumming group The David Robertson Drummers performed with the Tides of Welcome Choir later that night.

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ALMOST 300 local ladies in pink packed the Shell Road Reserve Pavilion last weekend, raising thousands to support local women with breast cancer.

Ocean Grove Netball Director Gill Hodgson said the club’s annual Pink Day – its third – had doubled in numbers every year so far.

“The pavilion was choc-ablock,” she said.

“It was a fabulous day.”

The final tally is still to be counted, said Gill, but raffles alone raised $3300.

Combined with ticket sales, the event will likely have raised between $5500 and $6000.

The Pink Day was a total club effort, with junior teams running market stalls and senior teams organising raffles and prizes.

“Everyone contributed something,” Gill said.

“That’s what allows us to put on a great day like this.”

Netball teams took to the field in special pink uniforms, while the club’s football players pitched in by serving in pink on the bar.

Local cancer survivor Julie Rodger was at the event, along with 20 women from the local branch of Breast Cancer Network Australia.

“All the ladies had a fantastic time,” she said.

“I was totally overwhelmed by the community spirit.”

Julie thanked everyone who attended, as well as local businesses.

“The donations for the raffles and lucky door prizes were just massive,” she said.

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JUSTIN Stone has been spraying his Ocean Grove shed full of colour in preparation for his first solo exhibition in Geelong.

Empty spray cans line the walls of the shed and stencils, paintings and even a spray-painted surfboard sit on old couches, ready for display.

“It’s so varied that you might think its a few different artists but it’s all me,” Justin said.

Justin’s exhibition “New For Old” begins at Little Creatures on 3 May and runs until 29 May, showcasing five years of work inspired by pop-culture and street art.

“But also the natural world, living here in Ocean Grove,” Justin said.

The 35-year-old artist was stoked at the chance to display his work at Little Creatures, after six months of applying to the brewery.

“I think it’s one of those places Geelong needs rather than a pokies joint or something like that,” he said.

Ocean Grove locals might recognise Justin’s art, which has featured on a redecorated signal box in The Terrace since mid last year.

He regularly featured in group and solo exhibitions in Melbourne before moving here five years ago.

“But there’s so much of that style going on there that it’s easy to blend into the crowd,” he said.

“Hopefully in Geelong it might stand out a little bit more.”

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Market effort keeps growing its success

By LUKE VOOGT OCEAN Grove’s Rotary Market returned to the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre this month with a range of goods to ease the oncoming chill.

Shelford farmer Leeanne Speirs was at the market on 1 May with her children, Ebony and Nicholas, and has sold produce there for 20 years.

“My eldest is now 14 and I was doing it long before that,” she said.

“It’s good to see people come in and that they’ve extended their families.”

For years Leeanne has donated produce to the

Ocean Grove Rotary, market co-ordinator Coral Barker said.

“She gives us a box to raffle every month without fail,” Coral said.

“We don’t even ask - one of her kids always brings it up to us.”

The proceeds from the raffle, as well as stall fees and gold coin donations, go towards several local organisations Rotary supports.

Rotary has used market proceeds to support the Disabled Surfers Association, Riding for the Disabled, CFA, Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club and scholarships for local schools.

Leeanne said her stall provides an alternative so families “don’t have to spend a fortune at the shop”.

“I know stuff is dear in the shop, so we try to keep it low so they get a decent amount for their money,” she said.

Rotary member John Paton encouraged locals to visit the Ocean Grove Rotary Winter Market for its great range of products.

“People come back month after month to buy their specific stuff,” he said.

“There’s a great comaraderie among stall holders.”

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Road closed after three-car pile-up POLICE blocked off a section of Grubb Road on the morning of 5 May, after a three-car collision at the Rhinds Road intersection.

Leading Senior Constable John Dunstan said the crash occurred about 7am.

One car, he said, was stationary and about to turn right into Rhinds Road, when it was clipped

from behind by a second car swerving left around it.

The collision pushed the first car into oncoming traffic, where it collided with a third car.

All three cars were extensively damaged in the incident.

“It’s lucky no-one was hurt,” Leading Sen Const Dunstan said.

Police closed the road for an hour and a half, diverting northbound traffic down Rhinds Road and southbound traffic down the Bellarine Highway. Leading Sen Const Dunstan urged drivers to take caution on the road.

“It’s been a pretty bad year on the roads so far,” he said.

By LUKE VOOGT FOR half a decade, Ocean Grove’s top modelling talent has flown under the radar. Until now.

Flapper the chicken was recently spotted by locals during her favourite pastime: travelling to locations around Ocean Grove to strike a pose.

Her “mum” Elaine Janes, said people often mistake her photogenic chook for a runaway.

“They are not used to seeing a chook out at the park or the playground by herself,” she said.

Ironically, Flapper was a runaway, before beginning her modelling career. Flapper was one of two chickens Elaine spotted walking across the road near her home in 2011.

“I scooped them up one under each arm and took them home,” she said.

Elaine spent the next few months placing advertisements, door knocking and searching for the owners.

She had six calls, but said the response was always the same.

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“They would say ‘they’re not my chooks, but I’ll have them’,” she said.

She welcomed Flapper into her home and so began the glamorous hen’s photo shoots around Geelong and the Bellarine.

“She knows she’s out for a pur-

pose – to get photographed,” Elaine said.

“She’s such a poser.”

Flapper has her own transport fleet: a cart, a pusher and a trolley.

As well as being photographed, she enjoys social outings, grapes and ice cream.

Elaine has two younger chickens, which she’s trained to do party tricks for grapes. She said she loves all of her feathered family.

“People think chooks are dumb,” she said.

“But they are very clever and well behaved.”

Elaine is also champion weightlifter. She’s competing in the Australian Masters Weightlifting Championship in Hobart this June, where she’ll attempt the clean and jerk record, for the 70-74 age group.

She’s sending her chooks off to a house in Leopold while she’s away, which is “boot camp” compared to her place.

“They are spoilt,” she said.

“I have no family – perhaps that’s why I treat them like family.”

The weightlifting champion said keeping her chooks happy has benefits.

“People would kill for my chooks’ eggs,” she said.

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Tea’s just the treat THE Wave’s Biggest Morning Tea continues to grow with local businesses and residents jumping on board to help fight cancer.

Church member Anne Denham said the event had grown from 50 people raising $700 in 2011, to 120 people raising $2500 last year.

“We’ve been amazed at the generosity of the community,” she said.

“A lot of local businesses have been donating to the silent auction every year for the last six years.”

Fellow church member Sandra Cooper urged locals to get to the event and support people facing Australia’s deadliest disease.

She knows only too well that cancer touches everyone in some way. Her sister is currently in hospital fighting it.

“I lost a sister to cancer last year and I’m losing a sister to cancer at this very moment,” she said.

“As a community we can join together to help raise funds for research programs and support services for people facing cancer.”

Ocean Grove musician Andrea Robertson has volunteered to perform at the event, while Emma Glynn, from Flair to Make You Stare, will donate floral displays.

Several local businesses have donated items for the event’s silent auction, as well as the Geelong Football Club.

“It’s a fun morning for a great cause,” church member Carole Adams said.

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more cohesively and innovatively.

“We see our role as bridging gaps between townships and exploring options for sustainable economic development that will take us into 2050,” Meredith said.

The forum features guest speakers Dr Jude Walker and Laurence Elms, and begins at 6pm on 12 May at Bellarine Estate.

Tickets are $20 for members, and non-members $35.

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OCEAN Grove’s Peter and Rebecca Baxter will join 500 people at a cystic fibrosis (CF) gala night this month, in hope of finding a cure.

Their 11-year-old daughter Ella, whose story The Voice covered last year, was diagnosed with the condition when she was five weeks old.

The Voice spoke to Ella again on 6 May, who was amazed that people were willing pay $1000 a table for the event.

“I didn’t know there were so many people who wanted to find a cure,” she said.

Peter agreed, saying people had jumped at the opportunity to buy tickets or donate items for auction.

Peter said if scientists did one day find a cure for CF it would be unbelievable.

“Ella wouldn’t need meds, she wouldn’t have to go to the physio and she wouldn’t have to go the hos-

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“And she wouldn’t need transplants when she’s older.”

The inaugural Cure Cystic Fibrosis Gala Dinner is the brainchild of Geelong’s Leann Tremul whose 12-year-old daughter has CF. Leann said she had sold more than 500 tickets so far.

The night takes place at The Pier, Geelong, on 21 and will feature a guest speech by 45-year-old Ocean Grove resident, Chris Teece.

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SELENA Pirie is a qualified counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist who has followed her dream to have a home and work practice on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula.

Selena’s main priority, within her private practice in Ocean Grove, is helping people from within her own community who suffer from a variety of mental health conditions.

She has a particular interest in assisting clients who suffer from anxiety and depression, and finds this work very rewarding, as she observes the positive changes that are possible when the people she works with begin to realise their goals and change their lives.

Selena has recently expanded her existing practice in Ocean Grove in order to facilitate the increased demand for her services. It is her mission to make a difference to the lives of people in the local community.

She actively liaises with other health care professionals in the local area, to ensure her clients always receive the best quality care available.

Selena’s own journey into alternative medicine and self-help techniques began a long time ago when she realised that there had to be more to modern medicine. Many years of research and trying different things, have led to an understanding of the powerful potential of the mind body connection. Whatever the mind believes, the body responds to and will achieve.

Selena’s life journey has led her to want to help others by sharing the information and techniques she

THE Committee for Bellarine will hold a community forum this month to give residents a chance to help shape their future.

Committee spokesperson Meredith Telfer said the Bellarine Now and Beyond Forum 2 would help stimulate discussion about the future of the penisula.

“We believe it’s time to take control of our destiny rather than relying on local and state governing bodies to determine what the Bellarine will look like in 2050,” she said.

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A stand-up crowd ABOUT 40 Ocean Grove locals glided onto Barwon River recently for the Bellarine Paddlers’ first-ever open day.

Paddlers secretary Ralph Wright said group included people of varying levels of skill, including a mother and son, did “really well”.

“It was terrific to see people of all ages daring one another to tackle something new,” Ralph said.

“One fellow with a signifi-

cant physical disability was determined to stand on a stand up paddle. With a little persistence he managed it and was rightly proud of himself.”

Participants tried “every imaginable type of paddle craft”, including private and club boats, and a fleet of canoes provided by two club supporters.

Club president and champion canoer Terry Poole attempted to apply his paddling

prowess to a stand up paddle.

“Despite attempts to instruct him on the finer points he launched himself to the task, only to promptly back flip from the rear of the board,” Ralph said.

“Happily, none were laughing louder than Terry himself.”

The event took place on the Ocean Grove side of Barwon River on 23 April. Ralph said the club was planning another open day in spring.

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“THE remaining 11 Eric Tolliday Units will not be refurbished”.

This statement was made in an email on 21 April

by Bellarine Community Health (BCH) CEO John Fendyk.

The 16 Eric Tolliday Units (ETU) situated in Point Lonsdale were established in 1982/84 by the then Queenscliff Community Health Service (now BCH) Committee of Management.

As with all the other BCH aged care facilities, the community contributed a generous amount to build these units.

Until recently these units were fully occupied and maintained in optimal condition.

It is a disgrace that the BCH board has allowed 11 units to be left in disrepair and unoccupied.

Why has the BCH board decided to leave these valuable community assets unavailable to the older people in our community, who would benefit from them?

They will not answer this question. BCH board received a significant sum of money from the sale of 100 public funded aged residential care beds (Corrabin and Ann Nichol House), in 2015.

The BCH board ignored over 3000 community members who were signatories to a petition asking them to put the proceeds received from the sale, back into aged care services.

What better way to use these funds than to refurbish and upgrade the unoccupied ETUs and offer them to those older members of the community who cannot afford private for profit retirement units.

Instead, the BCH board made a decision to establish a $1.2 million Health and Wellbeing Fund to support “community focussed not-for-profit organisations to make positive improvements to health and wellbeing of communities on the Bellarine Peninsula”.

It is offering up to $200,000 annually in small grants. BCH is not a philanthropic organisation.

It is a State Government funded organisation which is funded to provide nursing and allied health community services. $1.2 million would go a long way to refurbish the ETUs to make them comfortable, safe and affordable for those in need.

The BCH ETUs come under the guidelines of the Aged Care Retirement Act. The BCH board must be complying with the Act because there are five long-term residents who have recently been moved into five refurbished ETUs. Therefore, it would seem that there is no good reason why the other 11 units cannot be refurbished as well.

The BCH board has an obligation to the community to cease allowing these 11 ETU units to continue to fall into disrepair.

Instead, the BCH board should use some of the significant proceeds they received from the sale of the 100 public-funded beds to upgrade the units and make them available to the community.

The above statement made by the BCH CEO, would seem to indicate once again that the BCH board is not listening to the feedback from the community.

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AFTER a hard-fought competition, Hamish MacGowan and Trevor King took the honours in Barwon Heads Golf Club’s annual Anzac competition.

Hamish won the Services Cup on 23 April, while Trevor took home the newer Anzac Cup. The golf club established the Services Cup in 1935, which was restricted to ex-service personal.

But as their numbers depleted over the years the field became very small.

In 2014, the RSL sub-branch’s committee decided to sponsor a trophy to be named “the Anzac Trophy” open to all golf club members and to be played on the Saturday closest to Anzac Day. The Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL has received large, ongoing donations from the golf club. Maintenance of the trophy is deducted from the club’s annual donation.

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Questions as trees get the chop and the the council,” he said.

Mr Koliba said the existing trees, removed for new traffic lights, had not naturally vegetated.

He said while initial assessments indicated 25 trees needed to be removed, VicRoads revised the number to 28 based on later investigations.

The council recently planted 50 new street trees in The Avenue, 28 of which were funded

by VicRoads offsets.

The council’s city services general manager William Tieppo said many of the Tuckfield Street trees were in poor condition, and considered high risk.

Mr Harbour disputed this.

By LUKE VOOGT OCEAN Grove locals are venting their frustration after vandals trashed Blue Waters Lake during the Anzac long weekend.

An upset Blue Waters Drive resident spoke to The Voice but wished to remain anonymous for fear that vandals would target her house.

“We are just getting sick of it,” she said.

“We try to look after the place but some people don’t have any respect or don’t care.”

The resident first saw about 10 teenagers at the lake on Anzac Day. “They were all just sitting there near the lake,” she said.

The mess allegedly left by a group of teenagers at Blue Waters Lake.

She said she left the house with her partner, and when they returned, the teenagers were beginning to make a mess.

“We noticed a trolley of grog and thought this looks this looks risky,” she said.

“The next minute there was an oven in there, then a wardrobe as well.”

The trolley also went in the lake, along with a couch, which the resident said had been put out for hard rubbish the week before.

The resident went to the Ocean Grove Police Station and she said police later moved the teenagers on.

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Mr Harbour said Vicroads have removed 16 more trees (28 in total) than they initially promised last year. The trees had provided vital habitat for native birds.

“Initially they told us they were going to remove about 12 trees,” he said.

He also pointed out that the council never advertised the removal of the trees.

“Most private developers have to go through a public no-

tice process just to remove one tree of significance,” he said.

“So why is there a different rule for statutory authorities?”

Mr Harbour said private developments usually have to replace one tree with three, and questioned why the same did not apply to the council or VicRoads.

VicRoads regional director Mark Koliba said his organisation had worked closely with the council, the community association and environmental experts to preserve the environment.

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Workers closed single lanes and footpaths in a few streets at a time for short periods that day, causing minor delays and detours for motorists.

A Powercor spokesperson said the works were not related to strong winds, which battered the Bellarine earlier in the week.

“The works in Ocean Grove today are part of our maintenance program – we are replacing a pole that’s reached the end of its life,” she said.

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YOUNGSTERS shared the joy of play with their grandparents during special sessions at Ocean Grove Preschool this month.

Children at the kinder baked scones and performed their favourite songs as part of “Grandparents’ Day” festivities on 4 May. Educator Wendy Thompson said the day was a great way for grandparents to learn more about their grandchildren’s preschool.

“It’s a chance for grandparents to share in the kinder experience, to meet their grandchild’s friends and see what their favourite activities are,” Wendy said.

Enrolments are now open for Ocean Grove Preschool’s 2017 program.

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MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS Piping Hot Chicken Shop

Ocean Grove Walkers

■ Big Daddy Wilson, 14 May, $25.

■ The USA’s Foremost Harmonica Virtuoso, Phil Wiggins with Dom Turner, 26 May. ■ Three Kings, 25 June, $20.

■ Lloyd Spiegel, 1 July, $20.

■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

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

READING AND WRITING

Barwon Heads Hotel

Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

■ Check http://barwonheadshotel.com.au/ Live_Music.php for upcoming gigs.

■ Wednesdays, Master of Dartness and Poker from 7pm.

■ Thursdays, Trivia Night 7.30pm.

■ Friday Happy Hour, 5pm-7pm, raffle, live music.

■ Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays, 10pm-1am.

■ DJs Saturdays 10pm-1am.

■ 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. Visit www.geelonglibraries. vic.gov.au

FAMILY FUN

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

Ocean Grove Bowling Club ■ Happy hour 5pm-6pm weekdays (excluding public holidays).

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

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

Koombahla Equestrian Park Smooth as glass THE Bellarine Paddlers enjoy pristine conditions on the Barwon River during their twiceannual open day.

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

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

McGlashan’s Wallington Estate, Swan Bay Road, Wallington

Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway

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

MARKETS AND FAIRS

GET ACTIVE

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market

Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall

■ First Sunday of month, 9am-1pm, OctoberMarch at Kingston Park, Grubb Road, MaySeptember at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road.

Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market ■ Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

Buy Bellarine Produce Barn ■ Tuckerberry Farm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm.

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

Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove ■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Call Marg 5255 1335.

■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove

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

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

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

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

Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove

■ Tuesday to Friday, after school riding programs special school holiday courses available. Ph: 5256 2742. * Bellarine Church of Christ Hall, 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove ■ Last Wednesday of month, chat room, gentle fun activities, make new friends, afternoon tea. Free event from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Inquiries to Neville on 5255 2837.

Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Ph: 5255 4294.

■ Jelly Bean Drama - an educational dramabased program for 3-5 year olds that combines structured dramatic play, movement and music. Fridays 10am-10.45am. Contact OGNC 5255 4294 for bookings. Tutor: Rachael Smith.

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

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Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads

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

■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga. Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au ■ Yoga classes. Tuesdays 6pm-7pm, The Pavillion (corner The Avenue and Presidents Avenue), Hatha fusion, beginners welcome.

Contact Charlotte for a free class at info@ theyogabud.com.au, 0431 110 085.

■ Barwon Heads Yoga, classes are across Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and all under-18s are free. Website: www.barwon-

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Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road.

Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove.

Phone Ted Price 5255 2595.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown.

Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 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 Dianne 5255 2848.

Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown.

Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com

Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Marianne Rogan on 5256 1619.

Tuesdays First Tuesday of each month If you are new to the area, or would just like to enjoy some time with other people, we invite you to join us at our Meet ‘n’ Greet Morning Tea. Venue is Springdale Neighbourhood Centre and we get together the first Tuesday of the month at 10.15am to enjoy a cuppa and a chat. There is no charge for this. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along on the day.

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

Bellarine TOWN, 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856.

Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996.

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove.

Phone 0457 315 900.

Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.

Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch

meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting. If you are over 50 and would like to make new friends you are welcome to join in.

Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 for info.

First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

Last Tuesday of every month.

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

Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827.

Chord Club - meet to make music: first and third Wednesday of the month, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors; 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com. au or 0412 199 467.

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

Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629.

Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information.

Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.

Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 5255 3442 or Graeme 5255 3435.

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

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

Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.

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Born with the blues - Big Daddy PIPING Hot Chicken Shop will welcome one of Europe’s most prominent blues artists, Big Daddy Wilson, for a rocking one-night show this month.

Wilson, who’s based in Germany, only recently left our shores having completed his debut Australian tour.

But he’s getting right back on the plane and heading down under this month for The Blues on Broadbeach Festival and sideshows in NSW, Victoria and Queensland.

Wilson uses his warm baritone voice to draw on a wide stylistic spectrum of blues, folk, soul and gospel - his music is all heart and soul.

His recent album ‘Time’ was coproduced by blues legend Eric Bibb who sums up the effect that Big Daddy Wilson has on listeners: “As soon as you hear Big Daddy Wilson’s voice, whether speaking or singing, you hear his southern country roots,” he says.

“Working with Wilson has been a blessing and I’m sure this new album of his will bring much listening pleasure to all who hear it”.

The sound of the original blues people comes through loud and clear, reminding you of a bygone era when music came from people’s front porches instead of iPhones.

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Wilson has a voice baptized in the river of African-American song a voice with the power to heal.

His repertoire encompasses spirituals, blues, country and soul, delivered in his unique, heartfelt way.

Wilson was born more than 50 years ago, hailing from the small town of Edenton in North Carolina.

He grew up on the sounds of the church and local country radio, only discovering the blues after re-locating to Germany after a stint in the military.

“We were very poor, but I had a beautiful childhood. As a child I worked in the tobacco and cotton fields, I was a real country boy.

Wilson quit school at 16, and

joined the US Army in Germany. A few years later Wilson met a German girl who became his wife, and he decided to stay in the country.

“I met the blues in Germany when I went for the first time to a real blues concert,” he says.

“I’d been writing poems and songs long before I started singing the blues, I didn’t know what it was,

but it was mixed in my blood, I was born with the blues.”

It did not take long for the shy guy, who just had written some poems years, to start looking for melodies.

He went on stage, jammed all over the German blues scene and even won the German Blues Challenge Award as the best German Blues Band.

Wilson has established himself as a stand-out performer through a solid touring schedule across Europe, Scandinavia and the US. He has picked up several awards in Europe for his unique trademark style.

With his international solo debut on RUF Records some years ago, Big Daddy Wilson took it one step further in his late career as a musician.

In 2014 Big Daddy Wilson won the “Blues in Germany” Best Acoustic Artist Award.

His new album, produced with Eric Bibb and Staffan Astner, switches between acoustic and electric blues, with strong soul and gospel influences.

Bibb and Staffan share the guitar playing, while Big Daddy’s magic voice brings in an irresistible glow to album.

Doors open 7.30pm 14 May. Tickets are $25.

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Hands-on help at any time practor all in one.” Dr Fraser said.

“Treatments usually include massage, trigger point therapy, stretching, exercise advice as well as the specialist chiropractic adjustment. I also utilise my dry needling or cupping expertise where I deem it necessary to assist my patient.”

Apart from providing various forms of treatment, what makes Bellarine Chiropractic different to other practitioners in the area is the availability. Bellarine Chiropractic is open seven days to cater to all individuals no matter

their circumstances may be.

“People can injure themselves any day of the week and at any time so why wait to be treated and suffer in pain?” Dr Fraser said.

“Prolonging the time between injury and treatment can increase the duration of the injury so I am available for emergency appointments seven days a week.”

If you need an adjustment or suffer from headaches or any form of injury, Bellarine Chiropractic is ready to assist you. The clinic is at 14 Tuckfield Street, Ocean Grove, call on 5255 2200.

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Of course, it would be great if we all got up regularly from our devices, performed appropriate stretches and had the self-discipline to do the recommended amount of huff and puff cardio-vascular exercise.

However, our busy lives, old sports injuries, the effects of ageing and the fact that we don’t always do what we should, means that from time to time we could use some help in getting our bodies working again.

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Take the first step to better fitness Health for a lifetime AT Step into Life Ocean Grove their goal is to assist members to be the best they can be. When they ask prospective members what they want to achieve from their training, they get many different answers.

But when they analyse these goals and delve deeper what all members really want is to be happy.

Being happy means different things to different people, but part of that happiness comes from feeling fit and healthy, feeling loved and feeling that they belong. Being the best they can be.

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An eating experience to remember at Mr Grubb SINCE opening 18 months ago, the new cafe Mr Grubb @ Oakdene, has become a must-visit destination on The Bellarine.

The cafe is situated on the Oakdene Vineyards property in Grubb Road, and complements the vineyard setting, extensive gardens and eclectic art works and sculptures that make up the unique Oakdene experience.

Mr Grubb is known for its outside dining area - a large wooden deck, encompassed by magnificent silver birch trees, overlooking gardens and a children’s play area - and there is plenty to offer indoors as well.

With winter at our doorstep, Mr Grubb Cafe at Oakdene Vineyards, 255 Grubb Road, Wallington, is the perfect place to hang out with friends and family.

Bring the entire family and come in and experience the $15 Dinner Special Extravaganza Menu that Mr Grubb offers.

Due to popular demand, executive chef and owner Marty Chichester has decided to combine and extend the $15 Steak,

Pizza and Pie nights from Wednesday to Saturday evenings.

This means patrons can enjoy a larger range of $15 dinner specials at Mr Grubb from Wednesday to Saturday, from 5.30pm.

There is also a limited a la carte menu offered, so you can still enjoy your favourite Mr Grubb dishes.

Mr Grubb offers a selection of two $15 steaks served with creamy mashed potato or their famous beer battered chips. Select from a 250g Rangers Valley Black Onyx 150 day grain-fed rump or a 250g Black Angus 150 day grain-fed porterhouse with either a mushroom and garlic or brandy and green peppercorn sauce.

Patrons can also choose from two $15 pies, served with beer battered chips or creamy mashed potato. The Mr Grubb Beef Steak and Shiraz Pie (Braised eye fillet steak in a rich Oakdene red wine gravy topped with puff pastry) or the Mr Grubb Fisherman’s Seafood Pie (barramundi, calamari, ti-

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and in doing that I noticed the long, curved ibis beak.

The Glossy Ibis looks black in the distance, but close up the neck is reddish-brown and the body is a bronze-brown with a mother of pearl sheen on the wings. Just beautiful.

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In the same shallow pond at the WTP I also saw Spotless and Spotted Crakes. I loved just sitting in my car and watching the crakes scuttle around the reeds in the mud. Glorious!

I would like to thank Kevin and Ann Maree for sending me a wonderful photo of a Black-fronted

Dotterel, taken at Anglsea. Also Carole, from the Bellarine Birdlife group, sent me some lovely photos of two Rufous Bristlebirds having a swim in some puddles at Point Addis.

I also met with Margaret Griffith, the project leader from the Barwon Estuary Project. This project is an initiative of the Barwon Heads Sustainability Group (BHSG).

The aim of the project is to educate and inform the local community about the biodiversity and fragility of the Barwon Estuary (including Lake Connewarre), and also to encourage people to share their observations and appreciation of nature.

A working party and reference group has been established and a project plan formalised. The next step involves community education through local schools and other forums. There will be writing workshops, bird photography workshops, guided walks with estuary experts, and community presentations. The first bird photography workshop will be held on 19 June, and a guided estuary walk is scheduled on Sunday 14 August, between 2pm and 4 pm. If anyone is interested in becoming involved in the project or attending a workshop, they can register their interest via the following email address; barwonestuary@gmail. com If you are interested in some organised Bird Watching activities, you can access the calendar of events via the website http://birdlife.org.au/locations/birdlife-bellarine-peninsula Fiona Topolcsany from the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve is putting together a document that outlines the history of the reserve, which will be a great read.

I worry about the Nature Reserve as a huge shopping centre is planned to be built right opposite the reserve in Grubb Road. I don’t think the world needs more shops but it does need more habitat for nature.

– Jen Carr (jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com)

a high priority project and all efforts are being made to finalise the redevelopment plans as soon as is possible; when finalised redevelopment timelines will be established so that work can begin at the earliest opportunity for all concerned.

BARWON HEADS SEAWALL & PROMENADE The seawall, promenade and new handrail are finished. Barwon Coast is very pleased with the finished work and congratulate our contractors Elstone Diving Services for the attention to detail throughout the life of this project. Also for their ability to work with the public and campers at the Barwon Heads Caravan Park through some very busy periods.

We are confident that visitors to this very popular part of our coast will be able to enjoy and appreciate the facility for many years to come.

Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management appointed by the State Government with responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land from 7W Collendina to 42W Blue Rocks, Barwon Heads covering our beautiful beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13thBeach.

Our Committee members are local residents appointed with consideration of the skills and experience that they have to offer in the management of this important piece of coastline.

OUR ENVIRONMENT HOODED PLOVERS With the breeding season over for another year and at least two local chicks making it to the fledging stage of life, our local volunteers caught up with Meg Cullen from Birdlife Australia and local land managers for a review of the season. Pictured are our locals who champion our local Hooded Plovers with local land managers from City of Greater Geelong, Barwon Water and Barwon Coast; with Meg from Birdlife Australia (Back row, 3rd from left).

Without the efforts of our local volunteers the lot of our local ‘Hoodies’ and our understanding of these timid birds who only nest on our busy beaches would be greatly diminished.

BALLOONS Again recently we experienced a cluster of balloons in the atmosphere that descended upon the middle of the lower sections of the Barwon estuary. Balloons both on the land and in our waterways cause significant harm to wildlife and fish as well as water quality. Balloons are best kept indoors out of harms way. From time to time people release balloons to raise funds, to create awareness of a cause, or to remember a loved on. But there are alternatives such as bubble wands, flying kites, flags or streamers, placement of colourful pinwheels, seaweed wreaths, or have a night even using coloured solar lights. To learn more on the impacts of balloons visit: www. BalloonsBlow.org.

DOG ON BEACHES Once again we are experiencing incidents from dogs interacting with our wildlife. This week we saw a Ring-tail Possum be chased from its habitat into the Barwon estuary to escape being potentially killed by a dog. We have dog control orders in place to not only protect the community but our precious wildlife. Please note our dog control orders allowing dogs off-leash along sections of our coastline do not come into effect until 1st May. We are experiencing a high number of dog walkers not complying with the regulations. Also note the Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary is a NO DOG ZONE all year round.

OCEAN GROVE SURF BEACH COMPLEX Barwon Coast continue to work with the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club to finalise the plans for the redevelopment of the building. The redevelopment of the SLSC And The Dunes café is considered

MOUNTAIN TO MOUTH Geelong’s 80km Extreme Arts Walk - 6-7 May 2016 M~M is on again this year starting at the You Yangs on 6th May and finishing at Barwon Heads 7pm on 7th May. To register to take part in this extreme walk event, please email carolinem@karingal.org.au or phone 52222 1484.

CYLINDERS BEACH ACCESS – 31W BARWON HEADS Barwon Coast is continuing to work on options for access from the ‘Cylinders’ car park down to 13th Beach. The site of the old staircase, lost late last year, is still active and presents almost insurmountable problems for re-building on the same site. All other options are being investigated including funding possibilities for those options. Barwon Coast knows it is a popular site and have received input from stakeholder groups supporting a replacement access in some form.

We will continue to work toward the best outcome possible and to also keep the community updated as planning progresses.

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AT last the heavens have opened and there has been some decent rain.

The days and nights have been getting slightly cooler, but are still - unusually - almost balmy for this time of year.

As I am writing this I can see about 10 birds eating all the persimmons off my tree, which is outside the lounge room window.

The Red Wattlebirds are particularly keen on persimmons, as are Blackbirds and New Holland Honeyeaters.

At this rate there will be no persimmons left for the human residents, but at least they have gone to a good cause.

My dog has taken to picking the fruit off the persimmon tree as well!

I haven’t had an awful lot of time to get out and about. I did drive down to Anglesea Heath one afternoon, and sat in my usual spot for a few hours, and saw nothing of any note.

It was nice to sit and relax but would have been even better had some birds hopped around the bushes.

I did have a day at Western Treatment Plant (WTP) last week, and it was fantastic. I saw Flame Robins, Striated Fieldwrens, Brolgas, Cape Barren Geese, Spotted and Spotless Crakes, and (a first for me) a Glossy Ibis.

I had seen Glossy Ibis at Port Douglas in the sanctuary up there, but the one I spotted at WTP was my first seen in the wild. There are many Australian White Ibis and Straw-Necked Ibis to be observed in the farmlands of the Bellarine Peninsula, or flying in flocks around and around in the thermals, but it’s rare to see a Glossy Ibis around these parts.

The Glossy Ibis is seen in shallow mudflats, swamps and lakes rather than farming country.

These birds are more numerous in northern parts of Australia.

When I first saw the bird at WTP I thought that it was a Purple Swamphen, as it was in a shallow waterway surrounded by the Swamphens, but as I have been taught (thanks Tom and Gordon) you must look carefully at every bird in front of you,

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Juniors star in netball comp SOME action photos from Ocean Grove Netball Club’s junior Tuesday night competition under-11 clash against Queenscliff.

Ocean Grove Netball Club was on hand to take photos from the AFL Barwon mid-week netball competition.

Pictures: Ocean Grove Netball Club

Grading games completed for juniors, on to team games The girls came up against a strong opposition first up in Division 3.

15 & Under Ocean Grove (1) 5 v Torquay (1) 17.

Best: Lily Molloy, Annelise Joly and Zoe Honey.

13 & Under Ocean Grove (2) 6 v St Marys Tornadoes 16.

Best: Not listed.

Saturday teams played amongst a sea of pink for our breast cancer fundraiser day and completed a clean sweep in Round 7.

The team shared the goal scoring with six girls contributing.

13 & Under Division 1 Ocean Grove 28 v Queenscliff 13.

Best: Emily Green, Emma Bedrock and Lucy Teese.

The team was dominant all over the court .

13 & Under Division 2 Ocean Grove 39 v Queenscliff 2.

Best: Rylee Finlay, Kaylie Brew and Emily Dalziel.

The team stayed strong to take the points for this match up.

15 & Under Division 1 Ocean Grove 20 v Queenscliff 15.

Best: Gemma Bell, Jessie Allen and Nikita Page.

A great team effort and a convincing win.

15 & Under Division 2 Ocean Grove 21 v Queenscliff 13.

Best: Sophie Franken, Monet New and Eliza Vallelonga.

An excellent whole team effort for a great result.

17 & Under Division 1 Ocean Grove 35 v Queenscliff 11.

Best: Michaela Giblin, Isabelle Teague and Rachel Mercer.

A tough defensive game with the girls coming out winners.

17 & Under Division 2 Ocean Grove 20 v Queenscliff 18.

Best: Meghan Carr, Emma Simpson and Phoebe Potter.

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ROUND four of the Bellarine Under 11 netball competition was cancelled at Ocean Grove on Tuesday 3 May. With grading now completed, Friday night team matches teams began round one on Friday 6 May. A great start after being graded to Division 5.

15 & Under Ocean Grove (1) 21 v St Josephs Gold 12.

Best: Marissa Maroulis, Eliza Gross and Breanna Broughton.

The girls matched up well in the first half but could not sustain the momentum.

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Success for Vic lawn bowlers Compiled by Matt Flapper AFTER 14 years and six runners-up medals, the Victorian Men’s state side captured the most prestigious team event on the national bowls calendar.

Victoria competing in Canberra in the Australian Sides Championships and playing for the much coveted “Alley Shield” were dominant in their undefeated performance. Challenging against all other states and territories, the men’s team - with Ocean Grove’s Matt Flapper at the helm of one of the rinks – secured the silverware with a clinical performance in round seven against Tasmania. Flapper along with Altona’s Dane McKinnon, Shepparton Golf’s Brad Orr and fellow Melbourne Roys Australian Premier League team-mate Fitzroy’s Dylan Fisher also won the gold medal for the best performed rink at the event. The championship victory, which has been dominated by NSW and Queensland over the last 14 years, was a welcome return to the state affectionately dubbed as ‘the Mexicans’.

State championships WITH three opportunities to bring a State Championship gold medal back to Ocean Grove the GBR champion triple side of Ken Thomas, Tony Joel and Matt Flapper just fell short of success dropping their semi-final game. Their opposition, skipped by Sebastopol’s Ian Warner were far too good on the day advancing to the state triples final. Similarly in the fours again the Grover’s bowed out in the semi-final stage dropping their match, which was completed at 9.15pm, against the eventual winners from Northern Gateway.

Flapper had another opportunity as the Geelong Region Champion of Champions but it wasn’t to be as Peninsula Casey’s Paul Twyerould was a man on a mission as he pushed all opposition aside on his way to lifting the crown.

OG RSL – Edinburgh Shield THIRTEEN Ocean Grove Bowlers joined forces to make up the Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads RSL bowls team that went to contest the 62nd staging of the RSL’s Edinburgh Shield.

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Victorian Men’s State Side win: Ocean Grove Bowling Club’s Matt Flapper helps secure Victoria the coveted Alley Shield at the Australian Sides Championships in Canberra. 153854 the NSW border the event staged each year brings together over 80 RSL teams across the state which is played at various venues in sections.

I’m sure the Friday night festivities were held to a minimum and there was a curfew in place so all players were primed ready for round one. Over the next day and a half the RSL side played five games of 12 ends, with wins against Longbeach and Tocumwal. Unfortunately the undoing for the team came in the other three matches against Altona, Moe and Dromana.

Adele’s Aussie pride “AUSTRALIAN Armaroos” Adele Ryan is currently in New Zealand representing her country in the first ever Australian Bowlers Arm team.

The “history in the making” tour brings together a team that was selected from the National Championships earlier this year.

The concept of the tour is to demonstrate and promote the use of the Bowling Arm which aids bowlers who have suffered medical problems that restrict them from bending.

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Keen youngsters: The MiniRoos out in force at a soccer clinic at Shell Road earlier this month.

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Strong turnout for MiniRoos THE Southern hub descended on Shell Road Reserve on Sunday 1 May for a festival of soccer in the rain, wind and sun.

Over 650 young soccer players took part in the weekly MiniRoos hub with clubs Surfside, Surfcoast, Drysdale, Barwon Heads, Bellarine Sharks, Barwon and Breakwater all taking part; a great time was had by all. Surfside Waves alone boasts a record breaking number of MiniRoos players this year with a whopping 150 all up, who are the future of the club.

UNDER 15 BOYS A It was a great game with the under-15 boys A team finding a new confidence, it was great to see the boys with an excitement to play the game and a new-found ability to pass the ball where and when they needed too.

The training of all the past months (since January) has finally come together.

Pat Skuza was outstanding in his captain role today with heaps of talking and a hatrick. Perry Kottek, Lukas Janse Van Vuuren, James Potts and Noah Broom-

head with their ability to close down the opposition attack.

Jasper Bromley showing how to get the ball with some strength and Agility. Damian Vodopic with his speed as always and Noah with some pretty fine accuracy.

Also was good to see Jackson Daniels using his height and positioning himself and also the support the team showed Ben Daniels after he scored a goal.

In all, good to see everyone playing as a team. Well done boys Surfside Waves 6 d Barwon 4.

High scoring win: Action from the Surfside Waves under-15 Boys A 6-4 win against Barwon.

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Women Waves winning ways: Surfside Waves Women’s Division One team off to a great start in 2016 following a 4-nil win over Geelong on Saturday at Stead Picture: SURFSIDE WAVES SOCCER CLUB Park. 153921

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Running machine Kate Elstone and hard at the ball Neisha Pearson and the always excellent Madi Wilding kept a clean sheet again.

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Jordan Tabakovic played Alexis Pearson through for her first goal around the 20-minute mark.

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Cobras on the attack UNDER 9s OGCC Orange V Torquay McCartney OGCC Blue.

A GREAT strong game. Led by our Captain Cade White, great tapping in the ruck, strong marking forward.

Lenny Honner presented in the forward line and kicked his first goal.

A good all round game by Fletcher Ward, very lively in forward. Harrison Wingrave played a great team game.

OGCC White (45) V Torquay Grossman (34).

OGCC Blue (39) V Torquay Ashley (21).

IT WAS apparent from the first bounce

this morning that Torquay Ashley had not made the trip down to the Snake Pit seeking a casual day by the sea ...

They were here to play footy and our U9 Blues were only too happy to accommodate them!

In a see-sawing game that was fast, and at times physical, our boys proved themselves yet again with great skills such as handball to players on the run and sure-footed kicking.

The difference? Our hunger for the ball and force of numbers to a contest from our team of 20 non-stop goers!

Awards this week to Tiger Turnley,

Fraser Stow, Bohdi Hateley and Max Foley.

UNDER 10s OGCC Orange (32) V Modewarre (48).

A GAME of great skills from both teams was on display today at home.

It was a nail-biter until the last 5 minutes when Modewarre kicked a few late goals into the wind.

Our coach voiced his joy at watching our boys follow up the ball, tackle hard and take big grabs.

Awards to Jamison Hallam, Jamison Renkauskas, Finn Reid and Oscar Stephenson.

OGCC Blue (31) V Leopold Bews (52).

AFTER a great first quarter the Cobra Blue boys put up a tough fight but were pegged back by a hard working Leopold.

Award winners this week were Lucas Kelly (great tackling), Hayes Webber (nice goal), Griffin Knowles (put his body on the line) and James Stow (playing in front).

Go Cobras!

UNDER 12s OGCC White (2) V Queenscliff Blue (55).

THIS week we took on Queenscliff Blue, although our boys fought hard,

Queenscliff proved to be a bit too fast and strong for us and won 8.7(55) to 0.2(2).

Awards to James Barry, Jobe Lange, Luke Doedel and Liam Duckett.

UNDER 14s OGCC 1 (48) V Bell Park 1 (41).

THE boys fought strongly against a determined Bell Park to record their first win after grading.

Fletcher Keck was dashing off half back, Jolian Simpson and Phoenix Bowers were in and under and Lukey Donegan kicked the sealer with seconds to play. Well done.

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THE Bellarine Bears Baseball Club is excited by the new 2016 season following the first month of competitive games.

The Wallington-based club currently has three senior teams in A Grade, A Reserve and C Grade this year.

The club has fielded three junior teams with Under 12s, Under 14s and Under 16s sides, and a team in the local t-ball competition.

The Bellarine Bears have had a great start to 2016 season as all three senior teams had been placed in the top four after the first four rounds.

The club’s focus for 2016 continues to be its junior programs that aim to get children of all ages involved in sport and the club.

The next double header will be against the Saints with A Grade and A Reserves playing at home at Wallington on Saturday 21 May. For more information about the club, contact Matt Connell at secretary@bellarinebears. org.au or visit the Bears Facebook page and website at www.bellarinebears.org.au.

Off and running: The Bellarine Bears Baseball Club’s new season has started for 2016. 153683 Picture supplied: KYLIE O’BRIEN BELLARINE BEARS BASEBALL CLUB

Grubbers cricket AGM OCEAN Grove Cricket Club will hold their annual general meeting at Memorial Reserve clubrooms this Sunday 15 May starting at 11am.

Players, supporters, current committee members and interested locals are welcome to attend.

For more information about the AGM, contact Paul Madden by email at paulmadden@nbnco.com. au.

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Seagulls’ final term blitz

By MARK HEENAN A SIX-GOAL final term blitz ensured Barwon Heads cruised to a comfortable 46-point win over Battle of the Bridge rivals Ocean Grove on 30 April.

One of Bellarine Football League’s most traditional rivalries marked the 100th meeting between both clubs since the competition formed in 1971.

The Grubbers who trailed by 12 points at three quarter-time, were no match for home side in the final quarter of its round six BFL clash at Howard Harmer Oval.

Final scores Barwon Heads 15.18(108) to Ocean Grove 8.14(62).

Barwon Heads booted six goals compared to Ocean Grove’s one major in the final term.

The loss left the Grubbers in sixth position with a 3-3 record, while Barwon Heads remained in second spot with a 5-1 record.

The Seagulls have now stretched their winning streak to four games over Ocean Grove.

Barwon Heads forward Chris Martin had a day out and booted seven goals.

Ocean Grove senior coach Wayne Walsh said his side’s poor disposal by foot proved costly as the Grubbers kicked with a three-to-four goal breeze in the first quarter.

The Grubbers were unable to capitalise with their wind advantage in the opening term and led by only two points at the first break.

“We weren’t clean enough with the footy early, that hurt us in the pressure situations,” Walsh said.

“We felt we should have been in a bit better position at half-time because of that.”

Grubber ruckman Andrew Jarvis

Above: Grubbers chase Heads: Ocean Grove’s David King attempts to tackle Barwon Heads player Matt Dyer in the Seagulls victory over the Grubbers. 153602 Picture: MARCEL BERENS SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY Left: Marshalling the troops: Ocean Grove senior coach Wayne Walsh addresses the Grubber senior players at quarter time against Barwon Heads at Howard Harmer Oval.

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gave his midfielders first use of ball with some impressive tap outs at the centre bounce.

Ocean Grove playing assistant coach David King showed great leadership skills with three goals, while Grubber youngster Mickitja RotumahOnus booted three majors.

Experienced Grubber pair Liam Rock and Mark Laidler both did not play.

BARWON Heads secured a 37-point win over Ocean Grove in the reserves grade.

The Grubbers challenged the home side in the first half with scores level

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The home side took control in the second half, kicking 7.10 to Ocean Grove’s 2.3.

Final scores Barwon Heads 10.19(79) to Ocean Grove 6.6(42).

Grubber Daniel Freeman kicked two goals for the visitors.

BFL SENIORS SCOREBOARD BARWON HEADS 15.18(108) DEFEATED OCEAN GROVE 8.14(62) OCEAN GROVE Goal Kickers: D. King 3, M. Rotumah-Onus 3, A. Baxter, T. Gavin Best Players: A. Jarvis, P. Maloney, J. Teague, D. King, J. Anderson, J. Linton

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Lifesavers set sights on next year’s Aussies

By MARK HEENAN OCEAN Grove SLSC head coach Sonia Kinsey says the club’s young talent are keen to improve on their performances at next year’s Australian Surf Life Saving Championships.

Enthusiastic Ocean Grove SLSC junior, senior and master competitors took part at the nationals held at Maroochydore Beach on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast last month.

Kinsey said Ocean Grove SLSC’s future stars had planned to compete at more interstate carnivals next season in the lead-up to Aussie titles.

The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships head back to North Kirra on the Gold Coast in 2017 from 25 March to 2 April.

“The younger ones learnt a lot and have already made plans for their on-going training to make more finals next year when it goes back to (North) Kirra,” Kinsey told the Voice.

“Racing at that level definitely makes you work harder.

“We will make sure we go to a few more interstate carnivals next season, so we can be even more prepared for The Aussies.”

Overall, Ocean Grove won two medals, including one gold and one bronze, at the 16-24 April 2016 event, which attracted more than 300 surf life saving clubs Australia wide and 7000 competitors.

Highlights included the Ocean Grove SLSC boys Under 17 Ski Relay Team, headed by Seamus Spanner, Cam Bohan and Jesse Coulson, who made the final.

Ocean Grove SLSC’s Lucy Conquit made the Under 19 female Swim and Ski finals, while Jesse Coulson competed in an individual state Under 17 Swim final.

Paul ‘Frog’ Tierney won a gold medal in the Masters 65-69 age group Male Single Ski Race.

Fellow team-mate John Vains won an individual bronze medal in the Masters 55-59 age group Male Board Race.

Ocean Grove SLSC Under 17 Ski Relay Team make final: From left, Seamus Spanner, Jesse Coulson and Cam Bohan at Pictures: OCEAN GROVE SLSC the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships on the Sunshine Coast. 153601

Grove at Aussies: Back from left, Bridget Abfalter, Emilee Harrison, Shae McMahon, Guy Kinsey, Lucy Conquit, Felicity Abfalter. Fron from left, Alice Crawford, Gabby Hannan, head coach Sonia Kinsey and Ali Gannon. 153601

Surf club’s annual awards night OCEAN Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s night of nights takes place at The Dunes on Saturday 14 May. The end-of-season senior awards presentation night commences at 6.30pm.

The night is a great chance for a get-together with other club members to celebrate the successes of Ocean Grove SLSC’s 2015/’16 surf lifesaving season.

Tickets are $50, which includes a three-course meal and live performance from popular band The Guilty Party.

No tickets will be sold on the night, and tickets must be purchased

by Thursday 12 May. For more information email admin@oceangroveslsc.asn.au or contact club administrator Michelle Jepsen on 5255 1382 by 12 May.

Longboard titles resume THE remaining round one heats of the Victorian Longboard Titles will resume at Point Impossible on the 14-15 May weekend after this month’s opening event was postponed due to poor surf.

Round one HIF Victorian Longboard Titles was scheduled to take place at Ocean Grove beach on 30 April and 1 May but relocated to Thirteenth Beach for a slight swell increase.

The competition saw the state’s elite longboarders do battle in small and clean conditions under unseasonably clear skies at Thirteenth Beach.

Ocean Grove-based Robbie Emslie was a lo-

cal standout after he progressed through to the semi-finals at the round one Victorian Longboard Titles event.

Fellow local Myles Fletcher, a goofy footer, also competed at the state’s Longboard Title opener.

Finals of round one will take place this weekend to coincide with the commencement of round two Victorian Longboard Titles at Point Impossible.

In other local longboard surfing news, the next SOUL Longboard competition will be held at Ocean Grove main beach on Saturday 21 May.

Flowing style: Ocean Grove-based Robbie Emslie provides a nice turn in the small waves at Thirteenth Beach. 153618 Pictures: SURFING VICTORIA

Wave ridden: Ocean Grove’s Myles Fletcher catches a wave during round one of the Victorian Longboard Titles held at Thirteenth Beach. 153618

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Grove netballers shine on Pink Day

By JUDY OLLIS OCEAN GROVE v QUEENSCLIFF OCEAN Grove turned pink today for the Breast Cancer Network Australia Pink Sports Fundraising Day with their matches against Queenscliff on Saturday 7 May. The Grubbers’ A Grade took out the sponsored Sinnott Plumbing trophy and Grove’s senior grades were decked out in their pink A-line dresses and challenged the Coutas with pressure netball across the court and maintained their focus throughout the games to take out five wins.

A Grade – Ocean Grove 49 v Queenscliff 27 Best Players: C Parker, S Hackett, V Rischitelli.

The Grove side dominated from the first whistle with Candice Parker, Vanessa Rischitelli and Shelby Hackett strong in defence rebounding and intercepting to put Grove into attack and take out their second win of the season.

B Grade – Ocean Grove 47 v Queenscliff 33 Best Players: K Boswell, L Hood, C Britt.

B Grade defence Krystal Boswell and Lucy Hood put the pressure on the Coutas attackers with their win today together with young Claudia Britt starring again on the wing.

C Grade – Ocean Grove 26 v Queenscliff 11 Best Players: E Harmer, A Binns, B Fankhauser.

C Grade started well with new season goaler Eden Harmer scoring 16 goals in their win today. Amber Binns and Bree Fankhauser took it in turns to do the leg work getting Grove into attack.

D Grade – Ocean Grove 37v Queenscliff 5 Best Players: N Maslen, K Boswell, G McMahon.

D girls had a great game today with all their training over the last few weeks paying off with a great win against the Coutas. Nikita Maslen made it look easy in the centre together with Keely Boswell and Gabby McMahon defending the circle.

19U – Ocean Grove 30 v Queenscliff 7 Best Players: P Humphrey, G Osborne, S Gravener.

Fantastic win by the girls with dominance all

Pink Day sealed with a kiss: Pink Day Sponsor Luke Sinnott of Luke Sinnott Plumbing receives a kiss from Ocean Grove Netball Club pair Candice Parker and Kelsey Ollis. 153922 Picture: JUDY OLLIS over the court, shining lights in defence Georgie Osborne and Sami Gravener together with Phoebe Humphrey shooting up a storm in the goals.

BARWON HEADS v OCEAN GROVE Barwon Heads A Grade took out the first Battle of the Bridge for 2016 by eight goals on April 30.

There were strong performances across the other Senior grades, played out in very warm sunny conditions.

A Grade – Ocean Grove 30 v Barwon Heads 38 Best Players: M Badrock, A Badrock, C Parker.

Grove A Grade started well but couldn’t keep the momentum going till the final whistle, with Barwon Heads taking the 4 points. Meg Badrock and Candice Parker stood strong in defence with upcoming junior Abbey Badrock competing in the goal ring.

B Grade – Ocean Grove 34 v Barwon Heads 33 Best Players: M Badrock, C Britt, K Boswell.

B Grade have played another thriller match with a 1 goal win over a determined Heads team.

Meg Badrock played an outstanding captains game together with another junior Claudia Britt holding her ground through the centre court with help from veteran Krystal Boswell.

Above: On the move: Ocean Grove Wing Attack Claudia Britt in possession of ball during the Grubbers’ B Grade clash against Queenscliff.

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Picture: JAMIE CULLUM Left: Winning ways on Pink Day: Ocean Grove Goal Attack Tina Birch shoots for goal in her side’s B Grade win over Queenscliff. 153922 C Grade – Ocean Grove 21 v Barwon Heads 24 Best Players: E Bolton, B Gavin, B Fankhauser.

Ocean Grove tried to keep their composure throughout the game despite challenges from the Heads team with Eden Bolton taking charge in attack ably assisted by Britt Gavin and Bree Fankhauser charging on the wings.

D Grade – Ocean Grove 25 v Barwon Heads 19 Best Players: A Smith, G McMahon, B Walter.

D Grade had the upper hand against Barwon

Heads today with defenders Gabby McMahon and Brooke Walter taking control of the Heads scoreline and Adele Smith driving through to the Grove attack.

19U – Ocean Grove 17 v Barwon Heads 22 Best Players: K Peatling, G Osborne, T Payne.

Ocean Grove went head to head with the Barwon Heads side, and despite taking a slight lead into the second half they couldn’t keep the push going on till the end. Keely Peatling fought hard all game together with Georgie Osborne and Taya Payne in defence.

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Grubs need to lift

By MARK HEENAN THE challenge for Ocean Grove to stay in touch with BFL’s top five goes on the line when it faces a tricky away task against Anglesea this Saturday.

The sixth-placed Grubbers, who have a 3-4 record after seven rounds, are in desperate need of a win before the BFL Interleague bye on Saturday 21 May. Despite Anglesea sitting in third place with a 5-2 record in 2016, the Grubbers are on a five-game winning streak at Alcoa Oval.

Ocean Grove has not lost at Anglesea’s home ground since 2010.

BFL ladder leader Queenscliff, who have a 6-1 record after seven rounds, proved the form team of competition with a 38-point win over Ocean Grove at Shell Road on 7 May. Final scores were Queenscliff 18.12(120) to Ocean Grove 12.10(82).

The Grubbers led by nine points at quarter-time thanks to its higher tackle count and centre clearance wins.

The home side was dealt an early blow with young Grubber vice-captain Matt Caldow taken from field with concussion following a nasty sling tackle.

Caldow played no further part in game and later was transported in an ambulance to hospital.

Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh implored his players to take the game on at quarter-time but Queenscliff’s intensity lifted with six goals in the second term.

The visitors led by 23 points at halftime.

Gun Couta forward Daniel Degois, a key target, snared seven majors to lift his season tally to 28 goals, while Couta teammate Daniel Gibbs booted four goals.

Ocean Grove playing assistant coach David King, a veteran of 200 plus senior matches with St Joseph’s in GFL, said he is relishing his new role but admitted the Grubbers had some flaws to iron out in their game.

“I am enjoying my time here at Ocean Grove, there are some great young players to work with,” King told the Voice.

“But one thing we do need to make better decisions under pressure, second

BFL SENIORS SCOREBOARD QUEENSCLIFF 18.12(120) defeated OCEAN GROVE 12.10(82).

Ocean Grove Goal Kickers: J. Bramucci 2, B. Warren 2, J. Linton 2, P. Maloney, A. Baxter, M. King, K. Williams, J. Anderson, L. Bastiaan.

Best Players: J. Linton, A. Jarvis, J. Anderson, M. King, H. Walker, D. Moroney.

Grubbers need to lift: Ocean Grove senior coach Wayne Walsh implores his side to lift at three-quarter time in the Grubbers’ 38-point loss to Queenscliff on Saturday. 153923 Picture: MARK HEENAN

point our foot skills need to get better against the top sides and thirdly our kicking at goal needs to improve.”

The Grubbers gave away four critical 50m penalties, which resulted in four goals to Queenscliff and helped them deliver the knockout blow after half time.

“Our execution wasn’t great which cost us lots ... lots to work on,” Ocean Grove senior coach Wayne Walsh said.

Queenscliff kicked nine goals in the final half compared to Ocean Grove’s seven majors.

On a brighter note, Grubber under 18 young gun Julian Bramacci made an impressive senior debut.

He kicked two late goals in the last quarter and is expected to play more senior games in coming weeks.

Key Grubber tall Brayden Warren provided a strong forward target booted two goals, while gun midfielder James Linton kicked two goals.

The Grubbers were again without

experienced pair Mark Laidler and Liam Rock, who were both sidelined with injury, while livewire forward Travis Gavin did not play.

The Grubbers next senior game against Anglesea starts at 2:10pm at Alcoa Oval on Saturday.

In the reserves grade, Queenscliff scored a 21-point win over Ocean Grove.

The home side kept in touch with the Coutas at the start of the fourth quarter, but the visitors sealed victory with three answered goals late in game.

Final scores were Queenscliff 7.6(48) to Ocean Grove 3.9(27).

The loss left the Grubbers with a 1-6 record after seven rounds.

In the Under 18s Colts division two, Ocean Grove 1 lost to Werribee Centrals by 65 points at Werribee, while in the Under 18s Colts division four competition Ocean Grove 2 got home in a thriller against Grovedale 2 at Shell Road.

Tough day for Grubbers: A ruck contest from the Ocean Grove and Queenscliff reserves game where the Coutas defeated the Grubbers. The home side also loss to Queenscliff in the seniors. 153923 Picture: JAMIE CULLUM

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