Ocean Grove Voice - 18th July 2018

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SCG stroll for Cobras Ocean Grove Collendina Cobras Junior Football Club graced the hallowed turf of the Sydney Cricket Ground recently. Running a lap before the Sydney Swans vs Geelong game and playing in a 'state of origin' against Glebe Greyhounds the following day, the young Snakes had a ball. For the full story, see page 2. (picture Grant Payne)

Our town mourns

By Justin Flynn An Ocean Grove woman who died in a house fire last week is being remembered as a dedicated mother who brightened the lives of everyone she met.

Dawn Webster died when flames engulfed her Arcturus Road home on Monday night.

Ms Webster's 16-year-old son Xepheren described his mother as "a mystical, marvellous and absolutely ace woman who will remain in the hearts and minds of those she loved and those who loved her."

"The world is now a whole lot less glittery," Xepheren told the Voice.

Xepheren, a student at Bellarine Secondary College's Drysdale campus, posted a picture of his mother on his Facebook page as a tribute.

"Always. RIP my dear sweet magical beautiful Dawn!," one poster replied.

"She was an amazing woman," another wrote.

The Ocean Grove community is mourning the mother and grandmother, who was a drama and psychology teacher at Bellarine Secondary College's Drysdale campus.

Police are not treating the fire as suspicious, but are yet to determine the cause.

More than 20 firefighters were called to the property.

Mourners placed floral tributes to Ms Webster outside her Arcturus Road rental home.

One local decided to pay her own tribute to Ms Webster on her Facebook site by tying a yellow ribbon outside her home and business.

"Yellow ribbons are a sign of remembrance," she wrote.

"I will be tying a yellow ribbon at our home and business to let the family know that we are thinking of them.

"I do not know the family, but I want to let the family know that we care, that we are sorry and we acknowledge someone has passed."

Ocean Grove is mourning the death of Dawn Webster.

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IN BRIEF Pouring rights Ocean Grove Football Netball Club's has won the booth rights for the 2018 BFL DOW finals series. The OGFNC will be asking for volunteers to help during the football and netball finals between the hours of 11am and 6pm. All volunteers will require a RSA and anyone interested in volunteering and already has a an RSA, make contact with club president Tony Potter via email at ogfncpresident@gmail. com. Anyone is interested in helping, but does not have an RSA and is willing to get one, are being urged to email so the club can organising the training free of charge for volunteers.

Cash located A large sum of money in a purse was handed in to the Bellarine Police Station on 5 July. It was located in the Barwon Heads area. Police are looking for the owner. If you have lost a sum of money, contact the Bellarine Police Station on 5256 2698. You will need to provide certain information to be able to claim same.

Health seminar Following the success of the first event, the second of a series of three free health and wellbeing seminars is being held. Dr Heidi Mueller, chiropractor and functional health practitioner, will be discussing the importance of a healthy digestive system for a wide range of health issues. Dr Mueller will cover some of the signs and symptoms of an unhappy gut and options for treatment. It's a free event on Tuesday 31 July from 7.30pm to 8.30pm at Ocean Grove Community Centre. Bookings through Eventbrite.

Gorse of course Thirty locals attended a rabbit and gorse workshop on a private property in Wallington. Dean Colegrave, from Precision Slashing, demonstrated mulching of gorse and ripping of warrens. Heidi Snow, from the Victorian Gorse Taskforce, provided gorse control advice, Geoff McFarlane guided through the essentials of integrated rabbit control, Bob Beveridge and Dick Simonson demonstrated the smoking and fumigation of warrens, and Luca McFarlane explained the Rabbitscan mapping ap.

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By Justin Flynn A large group of local junior footballers and family members were lucky enough to step foot onto the hallowed turf of the Sydney Cricket Ground.

A total of 140 players and parents from Ocean Grove Collendina Cobras and Glebe Greyhounds got to do a lap of the SCG and then form a guard of honour for the Geelong Cats AFL players as they entered the playing field to take on the Sydney Swans.

The excursion was for local charity, River's Gift, which is the largest source of funding for sudden infant death syndrome research in Australia.

Glebe Greyhouds are based in the inner Sydney suburb of Glebe and came down to

Ocean Grove last year for a match against the Cobras.

The Cobras returned the favour this year with two games against the Greyhounds.

The Greyhounds formed a guard of honour for the Swans players, while the Cobras enjoyed getting high-gives from the Cats players as they entered the SCG. River's Gift general manager Karl Waddell says it will be "massive" to have the Greyhounds and Cobras bring in the Swans' home game.

"To have presence on the AFL stage is really big for us," Waddell said.

"We've built a charity from scratch and six and a half years on we're going to have presence on a national football stage, which is just massive for us. It's great coverage and to have

the young kids fundraising on our behalf and honouring our little man and our charity is really special.

"The fundraising is the bread and butter.

It's what keeps us driving our initiatives. We've raised more than a million dollars in six and a half years and that's not with any government funding. It's all community-based charitygiving."

River's Gift was founded in 2011 after the passing of the son of Waddell and his wife Alex.

River Jak Adam was born in July of 2011 and passed away in his cot in November later that year.

His parents established River's Gift off their own bat and have since held a number of marquee fundraising events, invested in SIDS research and raised a wealth of awareness.

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One way to potential chaos

By Justin Flynn

A car travelling the wrong way down The Terrace as captured by a Voice reader.

Pedestrians are being urged to look both ways when crossing the Terrace on foot.

Despite The Terrace officially being a oneway street for vehicles, there are occasional reports of drivers who seem oblivious to the rule.

Many pedestrians who cross the busy street only look towards the Presidents Avenue end for oncoming traffic.

But there are increased reports of drivers travelling the other way illegally.

One Voice reader took a photo of a driver of a white Nissan travelling the wrong way down The Terrace.

"I was waiting at the intersection of The Terrace and Presidents Avenue on Saturday at 4.47pm," he said.

"The new Nissan approached me travelling westward along The Terrace.

"The occupants looked surprised when I raised my camera to record the event."

The incident follows several reports of locals seeing cars travelling the wrong way on The Terrace.

Last month, the Voice pulled up at the traffic lights on The Terrace to be confronted by an angry driver attempting to access the street from the Hodgson St end.

Once the driver realised it was a one-way street, she then tried to reverse back onto Hodgson St while the lights were green, almost causing a multivehicle accident.

One reader said she had to go out into the middle of the street to flag down a motorist who was travelling down The Terrace the wrong way towards Presidents Avenue.

On all occasions, the motorists were unaware that they were doing the wrong thing.

Is there enough signage for those who don't know our town?

What do you think?

Email newsdesk@voicegroup.com.au.

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tre and a popular community based photography initiative that is looking to sell their works at local businesses and markets.

For more information on Bellarine Connections call Lee Considine on 0417-334 096 or check out Bellarine Connections on Facebook.

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The Voice and Bellarine Connections have teamed up to deliver a community initiative that benefits everyone.

Bellarine Connections is an initiative of genU and seeks to support people with a disability to connect and engage with the local communities in which they live.

Bellarine Connections' Lee Considine approached Voice news editor Justin Flynn about the possibility of some members delivering newspapers along the The Terrace.

Bellarine Connections had its first outing delivering the Voice to local businesses and plans to make it a regular occurrence.

"Bellarine Connections is enjoying delivering Voice newspapers, it's a great chance to get out and about, exercise, contribute to the local community and socialise with the lovely people of the Bellarine," Mr Considine said.

"It's a win-win for everyone," Mr Flynn said.

"It helps the Bellarine Community and we at the Voice are only too happy to be involved.

"All the businesses on The Terrace were really supportive when the team did their first batch of deliveries.

"They had to come back and grab another bundle of papers to hand out."

Bellarine Connections seeks to promote community inclusion through involvement in existing community activities and initiatives that promote 'community for all', shared interests and spaces.

Some examples of current community activities and connections include a Community Kitchen at Bellarine Training and Community Hub, activities at Ocean Grove Senior Citizens,

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Both club legends Drysdale Soccer Club has nominated not one, but two, of its stalwarts for the prestigious Viva Energy Club Legend award.

Drysdale Soccer Club has put two names forward - Nicole Carter and Andrew Shears.

Nicole Carter has been the club's secretary for two years and before that was a general committee member.

Nicole has also performed other roles amongst the community including being on the GRFC women's task force and also piloted the Female Friendly Clubs program working with FFV. Nicole has been the club's Division 1 captain for the past two years and was a runaway best and fairest last season.

Nicole played a major role in helping the club get new facilities in Drysdale itself after years of being football nomads. Sponsorship numbers have increased tenfold since Nicole came on board.

Andrew Shears has been involved with Drysdale Soccer Club for four years.

'Shearsy' looks after more than 260 players each year as the club's registrar and is team manager for the two women's teams.

Andrew is the friendly guy who is always about the club and will have a chat with anyone. He makes everyone feel welcome and included and is huge ambassador for women's soccer in the Geelong region, always looking for opportunities to promote the game at a local level through media articles he writes and connections he has made in the game.

A perfect example of Andrew's thoughtfulness is when he brought oranges to a women's game. One player had a skin condition on her hands, and Andrew knew this beforehand and had cut up oranges on toothpicks for that one player so she didn't miss out.

Nicole and Andrew will vie for $5000 each

Councillor Jim Mason, BCH Healthy Communities Planner Hilary Murchison, challenge participant Leo Kelly and NBTAG convenor Jenny Wills during the Use It or Lose It campaign.

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Nicole Carter in action against Golden Plains. 170090 Andrew Shears has what it takes to be a Viva Energy Club Legend. for themselves and Drysdale Soccer Club in Viva Energy's 2018 Club Legend Award, which has a total prize pool of $50,000 for local clubs

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Go to clublegend.com.au/nominate/ to nominate your club legend.

The 'Use It or Lose It' bus challenge campaign has come to a close with more than 100 people putting their car keys away to use the bus instead.

Since launching in April, the campaign was run across the Northern Bellarine, with locals swapping four of their normal car trips with bus trips.

The campaign has been led by the Northern Bellarine Transport Action Group (NBTAG) to support their vision of a strong and user friendly bus service for the townships of Portarlington, Indented Head and St Leonards.

"It's great to have so much local support behind this campaign," said Jenny Wills from NBTAG. As part of the campaign, locals entered the draw to win $100 Myki cards. The eight winners were drawn by the Health Communities Team and will receive their prizes at a campaign wrap up event on Tuesday 24 July from 2.30pm at the BCH Portarlington site.

Locals are invited to the Bellarine Community Health - Portarlington site, to share in the wrapup of the campaign and a light afternoon tea.

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Park set to get upgrade One of Ocean Grove's most well-loved playgrounds, Kingston Park, is set to undergo a $300,000 facelift.

The City of Greater Geelong allocated $200,000 for the upgrade in its 2018-19 budget, with the Victorian government contributing a further $100,000 in a grant from the Community Sport Infrastructure Fund to complete the project.

The upgrade will incorporate natural and inclusive elements, council said.

"Kingston Park has been a favourite place full of happy memories for generations of Ocean Grove residents," Bellarine councillor Jim Mason.

"We are pleased to be able to invest in an upgrade of this space to ensure it remains a popular spot for generations to come. We thank the state government for their funding contribution.

"We are proud of the concept design, with its emphasis on access for all, natural setting and opportunities for children of all ages to explore and challenge themselves."

The community will be invited to have their say on concept designs for the playground at a community consultation meeting next month.

BEACHED: Authorities have warned the public against pushing stranded pygmy sperm whales or other whales back into the ocean.

Leave whales alone Well-meaning locals could have doomed a beached whale by pushing it out to sea twice, according to authorities searching for the now-missing animal.

On Saturday Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) responded to reports of a whale having washed ashore at Bancoora Beach, Breamlea.

But when wildlife officers arrived on site, they found members of the public had pushed the whale back out to sea twice.

DELWP incident controller Barry James

warned the public against approaching beached whales or pushing them back out to sea.

"Live beached whales and dolphins are in a distressed state," he said.

"Often, they have come ashore as their health is compromised in some way, and they have got into difficulty.

Mr James instead urged the public to call in the experts and leave the rescue to them.

"Successful refloating requires a veterinary assessment, followed by period of stabilisation

by trained responders," he said.

"We recommend they keep other people and dogs away, and immediately contact the Whale and Dolphin Emergency Hotline on 1300 136 017.

"By being too close to a beached whale or dolphin, members of the public risk being hit by a tail, or being rolled on in the surf."

On Saturday wildlife officers responded to reports of a separate whale washing ashore at Thirteenth Beach, according to DWELP. Wildlife officers found the whale dead.

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Surf trip joy for grommets

By Mark Heenan Two young Ocean Grove surfing grommets soaked up the term 2 school holidays this month with a surf adventure of a lifetime on Australia's east coast.

Star local surfers Charlie Mahoney, 14, and Jack Bassett, 12, won an invitation to compete at the prized Billabong Occy's Grom Comp at Duranbah, the most northern surf break in New South Wales.

The Occy's Grom Comp named in honour of 1999 World Surfing Champion Mark 'Occy' Occhilupo, is considered one of the premier junior surf titles in Australia.

The annual event is internationally renowned and attracts elite junior surfers from around Australia and the world's best young talent from South Africa, Brazil, Japan, USA, New Zealand and Tahiti.

Jack made the quarter finals of the 12 and Under Boys competition before he was eliminated, while Charlie was knocked out in Round 2 of the 14 and Under Boys category.

Prior to the 7-12 July Occy's Grom Comp, Charlie and Jack participated in a rare one-day training camp at The Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre (HPC) at Casuarina in NSW, a 15-minute drive from the Gold Coast.

Cheryl Mahoney who travelled with her son Charlie, said it was a wonderful opportunity for the boys to be pitted against the world's best juniors and take in the Surfing Australia HPC experience.

"We are definitely proud of the opportunity and the effort (for both Charlie and Jack)," Cheryl told the Voice.

"That is the biggest thing is the experience to show them if they are serious about improving that this is the level they need to aim for."

"The opportunity to do both (HPC and Occy's Grom Comp) came through Surfing Vic-

Ocean Grove surf grommets Jack Bassett and Charlie Mahoney compete at the Billabong Occy's Surf Grom event at Duranbah in NSW. (Cheryl Mahoney) toria," said Greg Bassett, father of Jack. "It is great, both have had a fantastic time hanging out with each other - Jack is over the moon."

Local shaper Simon Forward, who runs 4D Surfboards in Ocean Grove, shaped high performance boards for the pair before they departed.

"Both had pretty new boards, so they tested them a little bit before they had gone," said Forward, who shapes boards for Jack's younger brother Max.

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Jack is a grade six student at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School in Ocean Grove, while Charlie, an ex-pupil at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, is in year eight at St Ignatius College in Drysdale.

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"Two boards each they take to the comp - one they want to surf in with another as a backup board."

Late June was busy for Forward, he designed and shaped a board for Jack to compete at the Occy's Grom Comp, less than seven days before he left.

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Bypass route find

By Luke Voogt Work on Drysdale's bypass will proceed to schedule despite the discovery of an aboriginal artefact, Victorian Roads Minister Luke Donnellan said yesterday.

"Major construction will start in September. It's business as usual - there are absolutely no delays and the project is on budget," he confirmed.

"We've made it clear the archaeological excavation would take place and it was factored into this project as is the case with every major road project."

Mr Donnellan reassured nearby residents the planned bypass was on schedule after a specialist team found an aboriginal hammer stone, possibly 5000 years old.

But he declined to say whether any finds of greater significance during the excavation could impact the start date or project costs.

"People have talked about this project for more than 40 years and we're getting on and delivering it," he said.

A specialist team was working with the local Aboriginal community to uncover and document any significant items to ensure construction began in September, Mr Donnellan said.

The team has commenced recovery work at the top of the hill on Andersons Rd, Drysdale.

Work will ramp up over coming weeks with the team to bring larger mechanical sieves and excavators onto the site.

The team was working under the supervision of Major Road Projects Authority and Ballarat's Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation.

All discovered artefacts would remain in the custody of a heritage advisor until the corporation determines their use, Mr Donnellan said.

The corporation would either keep the artefact, give it to a museum to display or return it "to country" upon completion of the bypass, he said.

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The Leukaemia Foundation is asking for volunteers to host Light the Night in Ocean Grove later this year.

Ocean Grove's inaugural Light the Night Bellarine was held in October last year with market stalls, food trucks, performers and more.

Light the Night aims to help raise much needed funds for the Leukaemia Foundation, so they can continue to support the battle against all types of this horrible disease, that over 60,000 Australians are dealing with today However, the Leukaemia Foundation is still searching for organisers who want to see that the event continues this year.

The Leukaemia Foundation supports families in the Bellarine Peninsula area through services such as emotional support, education, accommodation during the weeks and months of treatment in the city, as well as transport to and from chemotherapy - all at no cost.

"As well as giving the community the chance to come together and walk in solidarity, hosting a Light the Night event is a rewarding way to show your support and help to raise funds to ensure local families affected by blood cancer receive the support they need," Leukaemia Foundation CEO Bill Petch said.

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Dog owners asked to mind manners Ocean Grove dog owners need to work on their canine companions' beach behaviour, two workshops have found.

Barwon Coast funded the recent workshops to help owners and non-owners better understand dog behaviour and body language.

"The workshops identified the need by some owners that they required more training to improve their dog's behaviour," a Barwon Coast spokesperson said.

"Others identified a need for more educational opportunities and skills for dealing with difficult owners, and that more (owners) needed to clean up after their dogs."

Barwon Coast in late 2017 partnered with local agencies to launch the Share our Shores campaign promoting the responsibilities and rights of beach users.

In response to feedback Barwon Coast funded Cherished Pets Foundation to run two workshops teaching locals how to minimise potential canine conflicts.

Participants came from across the Bellarine Peninsula, Geelong and Surf Coast, with 89 per cent owning dogs, the spokesperson said.

About 70 per cent indicated they gained better understanding of dog behaviour through the workshops, the spokesperson added.

"Overall, participants found the workshops informative and invaluable."

Following the launch, Federation University surveyed beach-goers on coastal-related topics. The university will publish a summary report later this month.

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Dorothy Trevaud celebrated her 104th birthday.

104th birthday Clifton Springs resident Dorothy Trevaud celebrated her 104th birthday in style. Ms Trevaud's family and friends treated her to a lunch at Clifton Springs Golf Club.

Vietnam Vets Day A National Vietnam Veterans Day commemoration march and service will be held on 18 August in Queenscliff. An invitation is extended to families and friends to join in the march at Queenscliff post office at 10.30am and service at Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale RSL Hall at 11am.

Tree planting National Tree Day is one of the biggest annual volunteer events for Ocean Grove Coastcare.

With the help of more than 40 volunteers in 2017, Coastcare planted mulched and watered over 250 plants. This year's event will be at Ocean Grove Spit on Sunday 29 July from 10am to noon. Meet at 16W car park.

Movie time Coastcare annual winter movie night will be held at Piping Hot Chicken Shop and Burger Grill on 30 August. The movie Blue will be shown at 6pm. The event is free.

Local youngsters at the beach with their pooch pal during a Barwon Coast workshop.

Mphatso dinner Geelong reviews its dog policies.

Geelong's council is considering areas where it could prohibit dogs, following 666 reports of dog-related incidents in the 12 months prior.

Fifty-five incidents involved people while 10 were serious, according to council statistics.

Two loose dogs allegedly killed a dog and injured two others in three attacks one morning at Highton last month.

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A real treat for the senses Sensory Cafe is the new kid on the block, but some things have stayed the same.

The new owner, Catherine Alessia, who took over the cafe that was formerly Endless Summer, has retained all the previous staff.

The menu at Sensory is ever-changing, allowing people to taste different dishes, Catherine says.

Catherine is a fully qualified chef from Melbourne and studied at William Angliss Institute and does all the baking.

Son Alec is also a chef and is always busy in the kitchen at Sensory Fresh.

There's a fresh homemade cookie complimentary with every coffee.

Speaking of coffee, Sensory lovingly churns out Naked Coffee from the coffee machine at the front and showcases fresh seasonal produce on its menu.

The cafe has had a makeover and is a vibrant, bright and welcoming place with views out to the ocean.

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An exciting owl encounter The last few weeks have been freezing, foggy, wet, and windy - perfect winter conditions.

I've only had one morning over the past few weeks where I have ventured out and about and what a wonderful morning it was. I drove to Western Treatment Plant on a very crisp morning and arrived just as the fog was clearing. I was about to enter the gate for Western Lagoons, when a lovely man told me that he'd seen an "unusual sight", which was an eastern barn owl on a fence post around 200 metres away. I drove towards the owl and it didn't fly off, as it appeared to be warming itself up in the minimal amount of sunlight that was available. I was simultaneously transfixed and overjoyed. The owl remained on the fence post for a good 10 minutes, during which time I told it how in awe I was of its incredible beauty. I'm sure that sentiment was not reciprocated.

The morning at Western Treatment Plant was just wonderful. I saw horsefied's bronze cuckoos, spotted crakes, whistling kites, rednecked avocets, silvereyes and red-kneed dotterels to name a few species. I had a close encounter with a collared sparrowhawk and was just a few seconds too slow with my camera to achieve a good photo (typical). Unlike the eastern barn owl the CSH is not a bird to stick around a pose for a photo. By the way, I think the bird was a collared sparrowhawk rather than a brown goshawk because of the square shaped tail feathers, long legs, and the fact that it was on a fence post out in the open in perfect photo position until I tried to push the shutter.

I did have a quick drive to Swan Bay one day, and was surprised to spot a fan-tailed cuckoo on a fence post, and it didn't hang around for a photo either which was most annoying. 'Pizzey and Knight' state that the fantailed cuckoo is part-migratory, with an inland autumn migration (which may be described it as a post-breeding dispersal), with some birds moving inland and others remaining in their spring and summer territory.

Kevin's picture of a grey shrike-thrush.

The elusive eastern barn owl.

Varied sittella at Anakie Gorge, taken by Stephen.

Little egret at Blue Waters Lake.

I also had my usual drive through Curlewis, where I saw a flock of around 10 cattle egrets handing around with some sheep in a paddock. Speaking of egrets I was inspired by Barry Lingham posting on the Geelong Field Naturalists Facebook page that at Blue Waters Lake in Ocean Grove he saw around 50 freckled duck, 10 hardhead ducks and 14 nankeen

night-heron (all in one old willow tree). I had a quick (due to the freezing conditions) walk around the lake and saw all of the above, plus a little egret and a great egret. It's certainly well worth a visit at the moment.

I met with Frank who lives in Ocean Grove, to see the little bat that he found in his garage.

The bat looks like a Gould's long-eared bat. I

would love to know more about bats as I don't know much at all, but I was rapt to see Frank's little creature, and to meet with Frank.

I received an email from Martin, who identified the pink flock of birds seen in Old Ocean Grove as the large flock of little corellas that have been congregating in Ocean Grove for about a year. Martin has seen them flocking at roughly the corner of Thacker Street and Grubb Road on the town side, and they regularly fly down to Lake Connewarre in the morning and then fly back again in the late afternoon over the top of Bellevue Drive. Martin also suspects that there could be a  powerful owl preying on his back yard possums, as he hears a deep sounding 'whoo whoo' sound at night. I've heard of powerful owls being seen in the Otways and at Point Addis, but not around here, so Martin's observations are interesting.

I also received several wonderful emails from Stephen who saw a yellow-tufted honeyeater, a crested shrike-tit, a varied sittella, a grey shrike-thrush, an eastern yellow robin, and various other birds at Anakie Gorge. Stephen's emails and photos made me want to get straight into the car and drive to Anakie Gorge, but that would have necessitated me taking a sickie from work, which didn't happen (tempting though). Thanks so much Stephen.

I also received an email from Kevin, who took a great image of a grey shrike-thrush at Beauchamp Falls car park in the Otways.

Thanks so much for sharing your observations and images Kevin.

Lastly I received a magnificent book written

by Voice reader Greg Eccleston about Granville Stapylton, who was an Australian explorer.

Thanks so much to Greg, you are amazing.

Tom Fletcher has been under the weather over the past few weeks, so I wish you a very speedy recovery Tom. Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com

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What got me into football at Ocean Grove was the fact my husband (Kane Montgomery - a multiple premiership player at Ocean Grove) has played for years and my three brothers have played for years, and I thought you know what I have still got it in me to have a bit of a crack. I love playing physical sports and I love having a bit of a tackle - hence

that is why I am not playing any netball. As a mum, it is actually nice to get involved in a team sport and have the commitment and being around women that are driven and want to take up this opportunity. Probably only got a few years left in me to do it, and to do it is awesome.

Favourite AFLW team?

CollingwoodFavourite AFLW player? Moana Hope (former Collingwood AFLW player and new North Melbourne signing).

Superstitions before a game? Make sure I have got my white headband on, and just to get to our games as early as possible without the kids.

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Less may be more In response to 'Town goes plastic free' in the Voice on 4 July, I heard a staff member in Coles saying how easy the changeover has been to bring own bags. My thoughts were the bags cost money.

The bags needed constant replacement by staff. The area for the bags required staff to clean and keep tidy.

It seems a bit of money is being saved by

the supermarkets and it would be good to see prices cut accordingly. It would be good to have shoppers rewarded for assisting with the changeover.

Maybe the next step is less plastic packaging of nearly every item we purchase?

Elaine Hurst, Ocean Grove

Thrilled with bag ban In response to the story 'Town goes plas-

tic free' on page 3 of the Voice on 4 July, I'm thrilled with the ban on plastic bags because of the harm to marine life and birds etc. All my relatives in the Netherlands have grown up shopping with their own bags so it's just a habit we'll all adjust to. If I forget mine it's only 15c for a heavy plastic bag so no big deal.

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Going back to a dark time

By Luke Voogt The harrowing tale of boys as young as 10 imprisoned in Tasmania has been lost in history - until now.

Waurn Ponds actor Will Farnsworth plays 14-year-old Jeremiah in Point of No Return, a play about Point Puer boys' prison in the 19th century.

"He's a poor kid from Ireland transported to this jail," the 21-year-old said.

"There were a lot of kids like Jeremiah - it's quite hard to imagine how horrible it was for these kids.

"In this cramped space for months on end only to be brought to this poorly run (prison) and harsh landscape."

Farnworth joins a cast of young actors for the play, which is his first touring production.

He was born in Launceston but grew up in Geelong, writing plays and acting at Christian College to indulge in his love of storytelling.

"Through high school I was really obsessed with it because of my drama teacher who would talk about great theatre practitioners and how to tell a story on stage," he said.

"I would love to keep doing this for the rest of my life."

Farnworth's theatre idols Bertolt Brecht and Oscar Wilde inspired him to study literature at Deakin University alongside his acting.

"They always made me love how good theatre can change your perspective," he said.

He looked forward to telling the stories of boys like Jeremiah when Point of No Return comes to the Potato Shed on 20 and 21 July.

"What drew me to Point of No Return was its tragic take on these sad but tough lost boys of Tasmania's history," he said.

ON A ROLE: Will Farnsworth stars in the tale of boys imprisoned in Tasmania during the 19th Century.

Point of No Return is coming to the Potato Shed.

"Boys and men (were) forced to grow up in a world which they (felt hated) them, and the legal system let them down through cruelty and incompetence."

The play had "immense modern relevance" given recent debates on child imprisonment, he said.

"The play's historical and subversive signif-

icance is one of intrigue and emotional frankness, which at the end carries a vague flicker of hope ... I cannot wait to help bring this story to life."

Scottish expat Alaine Beek wrote the play based on real events at the Point Puer.

The play centres on a group of young convicts transported to a prison on south coast of INSIDE

Tasmania, in an experiment aimed at rehabilitating young offenders.

Beek first heard the story of Point Puer boys' prison six years ago when her son was 14.

"I discovered the boys were sent over in a prison hulk as young as 10," she said.

"I was absolutely horrified at the thought of what they would have gone through."

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NAIDOC Week in the Grove Ocean Grove Library was one of 18 venues across the region to feature 40 pictures of Aboriginal women as part of celebrations for this year's NAIDOC Week.

The women featured were all nominated by young Aboriginal men and women from the Koorie Youth Group, supported by local Aboriginal organisation Strong Brother Strong Sister. Their stories mark this year's NAIDOC theme, Because of her, we can!

The photographs were captured by young local photographer Joshua Maxwell de Hoog this year's Geelong Youth Award winner for art and music.

WHAT’S ON Music/live events Barwon Heads Hotel Check Barwon Heads Hotel on Facebook for the latest.

Piping Hot Chicken Shop Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

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

Maggie's Bar See Maggie's Bar's Facebook site for all upcoming events.

Ocean Grove Hotel See http://oceangrovehotel.com.au/whats-on/ for upcoming events.

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Markets and fairs Bellarine Community Farmers' Market Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

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Barwon Heads Community Hall Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.

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Get active Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall.

Contact 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. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

Queenscliff RSL Hall Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

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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.

Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, at Memorial Hall. A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Phone Jeanette 5256 1633.

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm, at St Peter's Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club.Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 0422 134 810.

Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com

Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.

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Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime.

Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults.

Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.

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Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime.

Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses.

Ocean Grove Hotel Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles).

Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.

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.

Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am. History

Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street, Ocean Grove.

Phone 0417 591 182.

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone 0457 315 900.

Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads. All abilities and voices welcome. Phone Jo on 5254 2670

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Thursdays

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: every Wednesday, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

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

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 Tuesday of every month

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

U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday at 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as Fifty Shades of Red or on a lesser-known Australian artist such as Dorrit Black before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au

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Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393.

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

Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group.

Ocean Grove Walkers Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information phone Helen 0411-534 899.

Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, to enjoy a free cuppa and a chat.

Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along.

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.

Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996.

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.

Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244.

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, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm.

New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.

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First Wednesday of every month

Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson's Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm2pm 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

First Thursday of every month Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889 456.

Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661.

Ocean Grove Craft and Chat Circle, Thursdays (during school term), 9.30am to 11.30am, $2, The Uniting Church Hall , Eggleston St. Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch social craft eve 7.30pm, Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome.

Enquiries phone or message 0426-889456.

Fridays Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of each month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards.

Visitors welcome. Inquiries to 5258 3435 or 5278 9796.

Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm. For bookings, contact Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.

Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629.

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

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

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Last Wednesday of every month

Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ meets each Sunday at 10.30am at 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove.

Cancer Support Group, 10am, call 0447 853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435.

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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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Something for everyone

By Justin Flynn The Piping Hot Chicken Shop and Burger Grill has been Ocean Grove's go-to place for serious comfort food for decades.

It still is, and owner Tami McAdam promises all the old staples, but also some new surprises.

"We're trying to do modern take-away that's moved with the times, but we've kept the stuff that people have loved over the years," she told The Voice.

The chips and gravy are still there, and still the most popular item on the menu.

The famous burgers are still there, but there's now a Korean and Mexican version to tempt your hunger pangs, and there are heaps of gluten-free items to choose from.

They make their own bourbon barbecue and chutney on the premises.

"We're trying to make something for the whole family," Tami said.

"Our meat is freshly minced Angus beef that goes straight onto the grill."

Piping Hot Chicken Shop and Burger Grill employs local people, something that Tami is proud of.

"It is amazing how talented the kids are that come to work here," she said.

The chook shop is also one of the Grove's best live music venues.

On Friday 20 July, Blue Sunday blues band will rock the shop and Geoff Achison is launching his new album on Saturday 1 September.

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Cheeky Cow proudly green

By Justin Flynn The Cheeky Cow is proud of its environmentally friendly attitude.

The popular Collendina (Ocean Grove EAST) cafe recycles its coffee and food waste to compost and offers coffee waste free to anyone who needs to boost their sandy soil. They are in the process of reducing all plastic, straws are gone, lids are optional and environmentally friendly Cheeki cups will be available soon.

Chef Mitchell Shepherd has an awesome new winter menu and he promises food that will warm you up from the inside.

"It'll be something that warms you up," he said.

"Something that you can just enjoy with a coffee in front of the fire."

Mitchell grew up in the central west NSW town of Orange and progressed through the ranks to Melbourne and Geelong and now loves it at Cheeky Cow. "It's a good beachy coastal town," he said.

"The community feel is great here."

Mitchell said he brings a little bit of Melbourne to the menu at Cheeky Cow. "It's a 'Melbourney' vibe coming to Ocean Grove, but we're still keeping local produce and suppliers," he said.

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the Barwon Heads Hotel menu includes delicious pizza (until late!)

The Barwon Heads Hotel is open for lunch and dinner everyday.

Stop in for craft beers and exciting cocktail list.

BHP revived and renewed The re-birth of the Barwon Heads Hotel is well underway.

The local landmark is already an iconic destination for eating, entertainment and enjoying.

But when the Taylors, John and Joel, took back the pub after a 20-year hiatus, they injected a new lease of life to it.

The front part of the hotel, which once had poker machines, has been refurbished into the Bridge Bar, a bright, new space with cushioned stools and arm chairs.

The outdoor area has been completely revamped and is now one of the more pleasant places to sit outside and enjoy a drink on the peninsula. Check out that view!

Open for lunch and dinner everyday, the bistro menu features pub favourites, a fresh approach, share platters, pizza until late, tank and craft beers and a cocktail list especially created for customers.

Talented artists perform live every weekend so the spaces - and the stunning views - have a soundtrack customers are sure to love.

For function enquiries and bistro bookings, call 5254 2201. Alternatively, for more information, find them on Facebook at www.facebook. com/BarwonHeadsHotel.

The Barwon Heads Hotel, at 1 Bridge Road, Barwon Heads, is open seven days a week, 11am until late for lunch and dinner.

Enjoy great food, drinks and music with a spectacular view.

Open Everyday for Lunch and Dinner.

Wednesday Night: Steak Night Thursday is Parmi Night: • All parmi’s $18 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm • Pub Trivia 7.30pm - 9.30pm

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BARWON HEADS FEATURE

Taking over with aplomb

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Joseph Hanna and Andrew Louka knew they had big shoes to fill when they took over the Barwon Heads Pharmacy, but they have slotted in seamlessly.

When local legend Bernard Napthine retired the two had no hesitation in moving in and making the pharmacy their own.

Joseph has worked at Ocean Grove pharmacies and both he and business partner Andrew were frequently in the area anyway.

"It's given me an appreciation for the area and an utmost understanding of the need for patients and customers to get tremendous value for price and service that the community needs," Joseph says.

"We've both made the move down to the area to live and work, so we live close by and offer daily free deliveries.

"We're excited to help people and have been so happy that we have been well received."

Joseph's mother is a doctor and he says this gives him a greater insight into the healthcare system and how to work with doctors to get the best outcomes for the patient.

"It's beneficial that we're both recently out of university so we know the latest in health, but are still experienced enough as we've worked all over Victoria," Joseph says.

"I love the sense of community, being involved at the grassroots level and obviously the surf."

The new owners are keen to sponsor and support the community.

They love fitness, footy and pets. Joseph has a German shepherd and a golden retriever and Andrew has two pugs.

Find Barwon Heads Pharmacy at 55A Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads. Phone 5254 2312.

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BARWON HEADS FEATURE Once the old Fire Station, the Beach House Barwon Heads showcases some of the Bellarine Peninsula’s fine produce, wine, cider and beer.

Mangroves has a nautical feel.

More than a bar and cafe

The locals' venue In another life, the Beach House in Barwon Heads was a fire station.

Nowadays it's a beautifully renovated destination showcasing some of the Bellarine Peninsula's finest produce, wine, cider and beer.

The Beach House now even has a courtesy bus. Customers can easily get to and from the venue safely with a free pick up and drop off with any dinner reservation.

The Beach House has regular specials that will have customers coming back again and again.

Wednesday night is local's night with $25 selected meals, while Thursday night is a feast for two with a shared main meal and a bottle of wine for $89.

And locals love sitting on the deck during the happy three hours on Fridays from 5pm to 8pm.

The Beach House is located at 48 Hitchcock Avenue in Barwon Heads and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information, phone 5254 3376 or visit www.beachhousebarwonheads.com.au

The Beach House serves up a modern Australian cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner and all times in between.

Mangroves Bar and Cafe has become a Barwon Heads staple in a very short time.

After all, owner David Peters describes Mangroves in three very simple, but effective, words - "eat, drink, enjoy".

Mangroves is more than just a bar, more than just a cafe.

It has more than 45 burgers, beer, ciders, souvlakis, fritters, soups, loaded potatoes, soft shell crab ... we could go on.

The seafood platter is a massive drawcard and the American-style burgers are truly incredible.

There's a heated toddlers play area and Mangroves is casual, relaxed and affordable.

The decor has a somewhat nautical theme, blending in perfectly with Barwon Heads' seaside locale.

Find Mangroves on the corner at 44 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads and check out the Facebook page.

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Featuring 24ha of parks and a $4 million, 9 acre wetlands precinct, residents can enjoy the ever-changing flora and fauna surrounded by boardwalks and grand gesture sculptures.

Club Armstrong is the centerpiece of the Armstrong community.

Community is imperative Villawood Properties' Armstrong community in Mount Duneed is striving to set a new benchmark for innovation and creativity.

And as Villawood PR and Communications Manager for the Geelong Region Noel Murphy explained, residents are keen to enjoy the community's 'premium facilities and the best of the Surf Coast's lifestyle.'

"Demand to buy and live at Villawood Properties' Armstrong Mount Duneed is running hot, red-hot in fact, and it's no surprise," Mr Murphy said.

"The reason is Villawood's community imperative.

"New homebuyers want to know they're moving into a good, well-resourced community and Armstrong Mount Duneed ticks all the community boxes."

Mr Murphy explained that the $10million community hub comprising Club Armstrong's cafe, pools, gym, tennis courts and meeting spaces, plus a magnificent sprawling 2.4-hectare adventure park, are the centrepieces of Villawood's Armstrong community.

"There are also sports grounds and sports clubs, walking trails, 18 hectares of green open space, parklands and wetlands and community sculptures by Folko Kooper - including beautiful birdhouses (which have been) just completed," Mr Murphy said.

"In train also right now in the rapidly-growing community are the Armstrong West Primary School, a neighbourhood activity centre with supermarket, retail, health and other facilities, as well as a waterfront dining and specialist shopping precinct.

"To help bolster its community assets, Villawood has also set aside lots for care workers with a $10,000 rebate to live at Armstrong."

To find out more about Villawood Properties' Armstrong Mount Duneed, visit armstrongmtduneed.com.au or phone,1300 710 726.

Alternatively, visit the land sales office on the Corner Surf Coast Highway and Unity Drive in Mt Duneed, which is open daily from 11am to 5pm.

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BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME

Truly desirable in every way

Armistead Homes is all about quality. (Nikole Ramsay)

Russ assures top quality Russ Armistead is a local custom builder who recently won a 2018 Regional Master Builders Award for excellence in construction of commercial buildings under $1M, for his Grayling Street Project.

This was a great night to celebrate the achievements of many quality builders.

Russ is both a registered residential and commercial builder.

He also won an award in 2016 for Best Custom Home $500,000-$600,000.

This local Ocean Grove home went on to feature in an issue of Home Beautiful and the owner

at the time is the daughter of the clients of the commercial project, that won the most recent award.

One of Russ' goals is to ensure he runs an enjoyable work site for his employees, trades and clients.

He always welcomes clients on site and encourages them to be an integral part of the building process. Russ and the team build around two to three custom homes a year on the Bellarine Peninsula, as well as smaller projects and the odd commercial project here and there.

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The latest land release within Ocean Grove's most desirable lifestyle community, Oakdene Estate, offers buyers a selection of elevated lots, surrounded by lush parkland within moments of the beach and the future Kingston Village Shopping Centre.

Stage 15 is a 41-lot release with blocks ranging in size from 544 sqm to 1000 sqm, on the estate's northern boundary close to Ocean Grove Beach.

The land release follows the completion of Oakdene Estate's own sporting oval and wetlands, adding to the masterplanned community's already impressive list of completed parks, pedestrian walkways and cycle lanes.

Oakdene Estate spokesperson Nicholas O'Donohue said it was all part of enhancing livability within the estate and creating a longterm and sustainable community lifestyle.

"Oakdene Estate is about longevity, we want residents to buy here with confidence and to know their well-being and investment is our priority," Mr O'Donohue said.

Oakdene Estate's focus is on high quality design and architectural covenants ensure there is a consistent standard of finish across each sold-out stage.

Geelong Homes, Hamlan Homes, Hotondo Homes and Dennis Family Homes are the four partner builders available to accommodate the expectations of Stage 15 buyers.

"With every stage we release, Oakdene Estate becomes an even better place to live," Mr O'Donohue says.

"It has been designed to be a complete community, one that is accessible, friendly and relaxed. We have taken great steps to create a lifestyle where residents feel safe and welcome and proud of where they live, every time they arrive home."

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Oakdene Estate offers buyers a complete lifestyle in a desirable location.

Ling said the thoughtfully considered and carefully planned approach to the estate added to its appeal.

Almost half of the 41 lots in Stage 15 have been sold with two display suites available on the corner of Empress Blvd and Sacramento Street, Ocean Grove and Devlins Road, Ocean Grove.

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SPORT

Big Storm announcement While the weather has been cold the Bellarine Storm program has been heating up the hardwood.

The club has announced the addition of its first senior state league teams to participate in the Country Basketball League (CBL) in the coming summer.

The addition of a senior program expands the clubs development pathway to provide opportunities for players post juniors.

"Adding a senior pathway has been a priority of the club since I arrived in the position.

We felt we needed to establish opportunities for players to continue their basketball

careers without being forced to look outside our program to other clubs, high performance manager Tim Sanderson said.

"The addition of the CBL teams was a logical step in establishing this pathway at Bellarine."

Following on from the CBL announcement the club received news of a state selection for one of its upcoming young stars.

After an intense two day selection camp in Melbourne, Indiana Schwarz was selected to represent her state in the School Sport Victoria 12 years and under team.

The selection will see Indiana, the daughter

of Melbourne AFL champion David Schwarz, head to the Northern Territory in August to compete in the School Sport Australia national championships.

Mr Sanderson said of the selection: "Indi is becoming a really good young athlete. She works hard and is developing skills that will continue to give her opportunities in the sport.

She truly earned this selection and I believe she has the potential to achieve further high honours in the coming years." Schwarz will join her team mates for a number of training camps before heading to Darwin for the championships on August 11."

With all the noise focused around senior

pathways and state selections an unbelievable individual performance almost went unnoticed.

On the road at Geelong's new AWA stadium under 12 Storm player Keegan Johnson had a night out! Johnson scorched the nets coming away with a staggering 40 point performance leading his Bellarine under 12 2 boys team to a thumping 66-33 victory over Geelong 3. Johnson's 20 field goals outshot the 15 made by the entire Supercats team, with a further seven team mates chipping in to ensure the result was put well beyond doubt.

The under 12 2 boys sit on the perch of their respective ladder with a 12-1 season record.

Cobras youngsters in good hands with quality coaching Junior football resumed last weekend after a general bye during the first week of the school holidays.

Ocean Grove juniors and Ocean Grove Collendina Cobras were at it as the business end of the season approaches.

2018 has seen the strongest compiled coaching personnel in many years, with 22 coaches playing well over 3500 games of combined senior football which includes a staggering 36 senior premierships.

The club has two coaches who played in eight premierships each, seven who represented interleague on at least one occasion, two who played AFL reserves, one who captained Vic Metro at U18 level, five who played at U18 TAC level or VFL football, five who have played senior football at Ocean Grove FNC and four who have coached at senior level including premierships. Add to this over 70 seasons of junior coaching, the Cobras not only have an experienced and talented 22 coaches, but also a team who are passionate and dedicated about junior development. Here are some facts about the current coaching staff that you may not have known: U9s U9 Allan - 1.0.6 def by OGCC Orange 8.8.56 Dave Bianco - Played 300+ games at Deer Park (WRFL) playing in club's first premiership in 1994 and representative football during the late 1980s. Currently in third year of junior football coaching.

Chris Sendeckyj - Played 150 plus games across three clubs, majority at Cheltenham (SFL) but locally at Portarlington, in debut year of coaching junior football U9 Blue 3.1.19 def by Leopold Ruggles 10.6.66 Matt de Jong - Played 250 games across three clubs including Torquay and Simpson.

Played in three flags in Chicago, coaching two of them. Represented three different competitions at interleague level. Second season at junior coaching.

Adam 'Harry' Heenan - Played 280 plus games across six clubs, including Carlton reserves. Represented Ballarat Rebels at TAC U18 level, Vic Country U18s, North Ballarat VFL and played in two senior premierships at Lorne and North Ballarat (BFL). Interleague representative for Bellarine FL. U9 Orange 8.8.56 def OGCC Allan 1.0.6 Cori Andrews - Played 320 plus games across three clubs, including 35 at Williamstown VFL. Captain of Vic Metro U18s, won Western Jets U18 B&F, three years captain at Spotswood (WRFL) and won a premiership at Werribee Centrals Matt McCartney - Played 250 plus games at Oak Park (two Premierships) and Ocean Grove.

Represented Calder Cannons at U18 TAC level, played VFL at Williamstown and has coached the past two seasons of junior football.

U9 Red 3.2.20 def by Ammos Walsh 3.5.23 Ross Greenfield - 100 plus games with Port Melbourne Colts (WRFL). Tough uncompromising full back who is in his first season as junior coach.

Mark Tolley - Played more than 220 games with Old Ivanhoe (VAFA), including two premierships. Debut season as junior coach.

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West Preston and Prahran. Dual representative at interleague and was twice leading goalkicker. Played in two premierships and has coached four seasons at junior level U10s U10 Blue 9.7.63 def Jumping Joeys 4.4.28 Damien 'Bones' Clark - Played 330 plus games at Ocean Grove, club's most decorated player playing in all eight premierships. Represented Bellarine FL on nine occasions, won a competition B&F and coached both Ocean Grove and Thompson at senior level over three seasons Ross Punchard - Dual junior premiership player at Albion before representing the state in athletics. First season as junior coach.

U10 Orange 5.1.31 def by Torquay Aldridge 9.7.61 Darren Franken - 170 plus games at Ocean Grove playing in four premierships, starting at U11s. Kicked 102 goals in one season and has coached juniors for the past two seasons. Still excels at triathlons.

Aaron Lehmann - 50+ games of Seniors across 3 clubs, Horsham, Barwon Heads and Birregurra. A reserve Premiership at St Mary's (GFL) and has coached 2 seasons of Junior football.

U10 White 2.5.17def by- Torquay Voss 8.3.51 Zac Badrock - 270 plus games including 70 at Box Hill (VFL) and North Ringwood (EFL).

Dual premiership player and senior coach at North Ringwood for two seasons. First year as junior coach.

Gerrard Harrington - 200 plus games across Gippsland, drafted to Essendon in 1989, interleague representative (Latrobe Valley), senior premiership coach at South Melbourne Districts. Junior coach past three seasons and current U13 skills coach.

U11s U11 Blue 3.1.19 def by Torquay McMahon 4.4.28 Daniel Smith - In 13th season of coaching junior football, across three clubs. North Warrnambool (HFL), Dennington (WDFL) and OGCC. Successful interleague U12 coach over two years (Hampden FL), senior assistant coach at Dennington FC U11 Orange 3.4.22 def by Newtown & Chilwell Black 7.3.45 Craig Jeffrey - 70 plus games at Ballan and East Geelong. Reserves B&F at East Geelong.

Junior coach for six seasons from U9s to U18s.

Current club vice-president.

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Brendon Confoy - 250 plus games across three clubs, Ocean Grove (two premierships), Chelsea Heights (one premiership) and Noble Park. Played TAC with Dandenong Stingrays and represented Southern FL and Bellarine FL and in second season as junior coach.

U13s Division 1 - 14.11.95 def Newtown & Chilwell 7.3.45 Ross Norman - 250 plus games across four clubs including Lexton (one premiership), Redan and Albion. Played little league for St Kilda with Stewie Loewe, coached three seasons of Junior football.

Division 3 - 5.1.31 def by St Mary's Redden 10.11.71 Colin Hunt - 300 plus games with astonishing eight Premierships at North Ballarat in the Ballarat FL. Played five reserves games with St Kilda, represented Ballarat FL and coached Torquay FC at senior level. Junior coach past four seasons.

Division 7 5.4.34 - Airey Inlet Eels 6.9.45 Neale "Wal" Walter - 80 plus games at Ocean Grove, dual OGFNC reserve premiership player, instrumental in forming Ocean Grove Collendina Cobras JFC and has coached junior football for the past 15 years.

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Arch rivals do bridge battle

By Meg Badrock Round 14 vs Barwon Heads A Grade (48 defeated by Barwon Heads 61) The girls got off to a good start, but a small lapse in the first quarter lost them some vital points which they were unable to get back.

Best: Elyse Howard, Kelsey Ollis, Lucy Teague-Neeld B Grade (32 defeated by Barwon Heads 42) A competitive game for the girls who were able to bridge the margin to within two goals on a number of occasions. Unfortunately the final score was reflective of a number of unforced errors for the Grove side, despite positive aspects of play.

Best: Emma Walker, Kylie Lane, Jessie Allen C Grade (18 defeated by Barwon Heads 29) A tough day at the office for the girls, with their Barwon Heads opposition proving too strong on the day. Isabelle Teague shot a number of long distance goals, with good efforts from the two Laurens in defence.

Best: Isabelle Teague, Lauren Barber, Lauren Ollis D Grade (24 defeated Barwon Heads 20) A bit of a nail-biter, with the girls only just clenching onto the lead at each term. The Grubbers hold their position at the top of the ladder, facing off against second placed Torquay next week.

Best: Nikita Walsh, Tarryn Stanley, Shereen Wolfe E Grade (33 defeated Barwon Heads 26) After trailing their opposition in the first half, Ocean Grove was able to finish strong with a seven goal win.

Best: Alex Gadsden, Tegan Laffin, Lucy Conquit U19s (21 defeated by Barwon Heads 41) A strong effort from the girls, with Coco Fraser once again impressive in goals. Bree Abel and Milly Dodds also played vital roles working the ball down the court.

Best: Coco Fraser, Bree Abel, Milly Dodds

Ocean Grove Under 19 side. 182975

Ocean Grove's B Grade netball team. (Mark Heenan Media) 182975

Ocean Grove playing coach Elyse Howard passes the ball during her side's A Grade clash against Barwon Heads. 182975

Grubbers and Seagulls put on a quality netball show

by Emma Badrock Round 14 vs Barwon Heads 17/1 - Ocean Grove 26 defeated Barwon Heads 24 It was one of the closest games that the U17s have come up against this season so far. Barwon Heads came out on top after the first quarter but Grove worked hard and managed to get control by half time. Their skills and teamwork really shone through and they managed to get the job done under the pressure of their bridge rivals.

Best: Isabelle Teague, Sharni Thebes, Jessie Allen.

17/2 - Ocean Grove 18 defeated Barwon Heads 12 It was a good win for the Division 2 U17s this week. Barwon Heads brought a tough game but the Grove girls managed to be the better team and took the win by just one point less than last time.

Best: Monet New, Jaspa Wilding, Caitlin Haris 15/1 - Ocean Grove 30 defeated Barwon Heads 27 It was a great game to watch as the U15s took the win in their Battle of the Bridge clash.

Both teams gave it everything they had and it went goal for goal with scores being level for majority of the game. Grove was able to break this pattern in the third and fourth quarters which gave them the upper hand.

Best: Anabelle Sargeant, Lucy Teese, Jordan Coad 15/2 - no results supplied 13/1 - Ocean Grove 10 defeated by Barwon Heads 29 It was a very tough game for the U13 girls as they took on 2nd postitioned the ladder, Barwon Heads. Grove gave it their best effort but their opposition were just too good for them as they powered on to increase their lead.

Best: Not Supplied 13/2 - Ocean Grove 29 defeated Barwon Heads 12 The U13 Div 2 team had a successful win over Barwon Heads this week. It was a great effort by all members of the team and everyone played their part to contribute to the win.

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Grubber Goal Defence Chloe Jeffrey chases the ball against Barwon Heads in the Under 13 Section 1 clash. (Mark Heenan Media) 182976

Ocean Grove Netball Club Under 13 Section 1 team photo. 182976

Ocean Grove Under 13s Section 1 Wing Attack Evie Hines looks for options against Barwon Heads. 182976 oceangrovevoice.com.au

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Captain, medal - No 1 a real possibility Ocean Grove's Sam Walsh was named as captain of the Under 18 All Australian side.

Walsh was also the Larke Medallist for the best player of the competition.

Walsh is a certainty to be drafted into the AFL in November, with many pundits saying he is the best midfielder in the draft and some are saying he could be the first name read out on draft night.

Walsh is the son of former Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh.

The Geelong Falcons gun said he relished the prospect of going number one.

"I've got to keep working on my game and be the best player I can be, whether that's the No. 1 pick or not — I've just got to keep working hard and that can hold you in good stead," Walsh told foxfooty.com.au.

"Obviously love my AFL football and I follow it real closely, so it does cross your mind.

"But there's nothing you can control. You sort of try not to think about it too much."

Walsh turned 18 on Monday and averaged 29.5 disposals and 7.0 tackles throughout the Under 18 championships.

Ocean Grover Sam Walsh was named captain of the All Australian Under 18 side and the Larke Medallist at the competition.

Kelly Williams lays a tackle in the reserves game. (Mark Heenan Media) 182985

Grove depth looking good

Seagulls nine a row

By Mark Heenan Barwon Heads won its ninth consecutive match over arch rivals Ocean Grove in a brutal Battle of the Bridge clash at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval on Saturday.

Final scores Barwon Heads 11.12 (78) defeated Ocean Grove 7.10 (52).

BFL ladder leader Barwon Heads (13-1) sealed the minor BFL premiership to be three games and percentage ahead of nearest rivals Anglesea (10-4) and Geelong Amateur (10-4).

The 26-point loss relegated Ocean Grove to fifth spot with an 8-6 record.

Players from both teams were left bloodied, bruised, concussed and suffered a spate of injuries.

Grubber captain James Linton suffered severe bleeding from the nose after a collision, Kieran McNally required stitches following a head clash and Matt Caldow sustained a first half concussion.

Wounded Seagull trio Sam Harris (knee), Michael Philp (knee) and playing co-coach Bobby Wallace (ribs) all went down.

Harris the most serious injury - play was brought to halt in the first term after he was stretched off.

"Sam Harris strained his medial ligament it is a shame for him to miss a few weeks now," Barwon Heads co-coach Mitch Herbison said after the match.

Herbison said it was a physical and tough contest.

"Both teams will be pretty sore after that

one," he said.

"It was physical for four quarters, neither team sort of let up with their intensity - it was a great contest."

It was a hot first term - only three goals were scored, but the Grubbers rose to the occasion and matched the Seagulls' intensity and led by four points at the first break.

Barwon Heads was in front at half time and three-quarter time.

Ocean Grove coach Paul Lynch commended both teams on their attack on the footy.

"I thought we competed really well and the tackle pressure and all that was excellent - and they (Barwon Heads) were too," Lynch said.

"Other than on the scoreboard I thought it was pretty even contest.

"It was a good standard of footy early."

Lynch admitted the Seagulls were more polished than Ocean Grove with its disposal after half time.

"Single-handedly the difference was their ball use was better than our ball use - that was the game in itself," he said.

"We butchered the footy and they didn't."

Despite the loss, there were several encouraging signs for the Grubber players.

Key Ocean Grove defender Justin Carey, a former St Albans GFL player, won his match up on the dangerous Herbison, who was held goalless for only the second time in 2018.

"I think Justin's CV is as good as what 'Herbie' probably is - only that he is a little bit older," Lynch said.

Herbison, a multiple South Barwon GFL premiership player, declared Carey took the honours.

"He (Carey) did a pretty good job too - so he probably took the chocolates," he said.

"It was a good contest, I really enjoyed it, he is a good fella and we have played a bit of GFL footy together."

Grubber ruckman Andrew Jarvis, the sole BFL representative named in this month's Vic Country Squad, was a standout in the ruck, while youngster Isaac Wilkins continued his rise with efficient ball use.

Karl Staudt booted two goals for the Grubbers and Barwon Heads-based BFL equal leading goalkicker Mitchell Phelps snared four majors.

Phelps has now kicked 50 goals from 14 matches in 2018.

MEANTIME Ocean Grove will meet reigning BFL premier Torquay this Saturday.

The seventh-placed Tigers face an uphill battle to make this year's finals with their 6-8 record after they suffered a demoralising 63-point loss at the hands of Anglesea on 14 July.

Senior game starts at 2:10pm at Spring Creek Reserve.

SENIOR SCOREBOARD BARWON HEADS 11.12 (78) DEF OCEAN GROVE 7.10 (52) OCEAN GROVE Goals: K. Staudt 2, K. McNally, T. Gavin, J. McDonald, L. Cartelli, H. Walker.

Best: A. Jarvis, I. Wilkins, J. Carey, R. Maloney, H. Walker, G. Campbell.

Grubber defender Harry Walker tries to shrug off a tackle from Barwon Heads playing cocoach Mitch Herbison. 182978

Isaac Wilkins drives the ball out of defence for Ocean Grove. 182978 oceangrovevoice.com.au

Matt Dyer flies high for a marking contest against Grubber Tom Lundberg. 182978 (Mark Heenan Media)

Senior Grubber pair Kelly Williams and Kaiden Long put their hand up for higher honours after Ocean Grove reserves grade cruised to a 44-point win over Barwon Heads.

Final scores Ocean Grove 11.13 (79) defeated Barwon Heads 5.5 (35).

It was the Grubbers' strongest team fielded all season after the league bye weekend on 7 July with big man Pete Corredig and Reid Baker-Hutchinson and Emmet Maloney all playing.

It was an amazing turnaround for Ocean Grove - in round four Barwon Heads thrashed the Grubber reserves by 98 points.

Williams who kicked one goal, dominated the possession count early as Ocean Grove clocked up numerous inside 50m entries in the first half.

Williams, a former Grubber senior captain, was returning from a shoulder injury and concussion, while it was Long's first game back after recovering from a calf injury.

Grubber forward Ryan Baker produced a dazzling performance finishing with five goals.

Baker has kicked nine goals from his last two reserves games following his four-goal haul against Portarlington on 30 June.

Jordan Kinsey kicked three goals for Barwon Heads.

Defender Hamish Hoober played a strong game, while brothers Tom and Rhys Hobbs competed well.

Ocean Grove are in fifth position with its 8-6 record after 14 rounds, while Barwon Heads remain in third place with a 10-4 record.

UNDER 19s Grubber Craig Goodger's four-goal haul sealed a 43-point victory for Ocean Grove against Barwon Heads in their Under 19s Division 2 match at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval.

Final scores Ocean Grove 12.16 (88) defeated Barwon Heads 7.3 (45).

Harley Pearce snared three majors, while Tom Ryan booted two majors for the home side.

Ollie Monteith was named best player in Ocean Grove's win.

After 13 games in 2018, Ocean Grove Under 19s are in second spot on the ladder with a 9-4 record.

The Grubbers play away against Lara this Saturday at Bisinella Oval.

Game starts at 10am.

SENIOR WOMEN Ocean Grove scored a resounding 68-point victory over Drysdale in their Division 2 senior women's clash over Drysdale at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve on Sunday 15 July.

Final scores Ocean Grove 11.12 (78) defeated Drysdale 1.4 (10).

Grubber Michelle Fedele booted four goals for the home side, while Georgia Hutchins snared two majors.

Drysdale failed to score in the first half.

The Grubbers senior women have a 7-5 win loss record in 2018.

Ocean Grove will next play Grovedale this Sunday.

The senior women's game starts at 2pm at Burdoo Reserve in Grovedale.

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Bridge battle doesn't disappoint Barwon Heads playing coach Olivia Wilson offloads the ball as Grubber players Dannie Hoiles (left) and Kelsey Ollis (right) attempt to defend. It was a bumper weekend with the arch rivals doing battle. See page 34 for the senior and junior netball and Mark Heenan Media pictures. 182975

Club, coach talks ongoing

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Football Netball Club is in talks with Paul Lynch on extending his reign as senior coach at the Grubbers for a third season in 2019.

The Grubbers landed Lynch as their big coup signing in September 2016 after he coached Colac to its first senior GFL premiership in 2014.

Lynch, Ocean Grove's senior coach since 2017, took the club to BFL finals last season after the Grubbers failed to make the top five in 2016.

The Grubbers finished fifth in 2017 after losing their BFL elimination final to Modewarre by 47 points.

Lynch, 44, who played 62 AFL games with Geelong from 1993-2000, led Lara to the 2002 GFL premiership and Birregurra to a Colac and District Football League flag in 2011.

"Discussions with Paul are ongoing," Ocean Grove Football Netball Club president Tony

Potter said at the weekend.

Potter told the Voice back in September 2016 when Lynch joined the club, that the Grubbers were out to break their senior premiership hoodoo which now dates back to 2003.

"He (Lynch) will hopefully drive Ocean Grove Football Club to premiership success and the position we want to be in," Potter said in 2016.

With four rounds to go before BFL finals, fifth-placed Ocean Grove (8-6) is yet to cement a top five finals berth with the Grubbers marginally ahead of Queenscliff (8-6), in sixth spot, on percentage.

MEANTIME Lynch admits the Grubbers may have a battle on their hands to retain star ruckman Andrew Jarvis in 2019 with his recent inclusion in the Vic Country squad.

Jarvis, a former South Barwon GFL player, was the sole BFL representative in this month's 42-man Vic Country squad after his best on ground performance in the Bellarine Football

League victory over Wimmera in May. "I have no doubt he is attracting attention," Lynch said after the Grubbers' 26-point loss to Barwon Heads on Saturday.

"Obviously with a man that is in the Vic Country squad there is going to be plenty of phone calls come his way - we understand that and if he wants to play GFL footy we are not going to get in his way."

IN other developments a bumper-sized crowd turned out for Ocean Grove's home Battle of the Bridge game against its neighbours Barwon Heads.

Crowds were bigger than expected much to the delight of OGFNC president Tony Potter.

"Very happy with the crowd - it was over what we expected," Potter said.

Aside from its traditional home game across Easter at Shell Road, the Battle of the Bridge clash is widely viewed as Ocean Grove's biggest home game in terms of attendance each season.

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