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Carnival atmosphere A CARNIVAL extravaganza will take over Surfside Primary School when it hosts the first ever twilight Fresh Food Fair on Friday 28 October from 3.15pm. There is a live music, art and food focus to the carnival event, with the whole community encouraged to come along and enjoy the evening. “We are bringing family-friendly party atmosphere to the event this year,” said principal Mark Huglin. “We are looking forward to celebrating as the sun goes down.” The main stage will host live music including The Rouse Band, Sam Hanson, as well as the Surfside Primary
School Band and the Bellarine Secondary College School Band. Pop-up food stalls showcasing local produce will feed the revellers, as well as coffee and milkshakes from Driftwood Cafe and a Little Creatures tent. Beautiful art will add a whole new dimension. There will be an entire school collaborative art installation, a handmade shadow puppet theatre and performance as well as special guest artist Jane Kempe providing hands-on demonstrations. And let’s not forget the good oldfashioned fun, including fair favourites such as a cake stall, lucky jars, showbags, sideshow games, white elephant
stall and face painting and also the local Hire A Combi, Coastal Kombi and Mini Moke owners association of Victoria display. The Fresh Food Fair is the school’s major fund-raising event for the year, with proceeds supporting their Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. The school’s purpose-built commercial kitchen and award-winning garden give Surfside students the opportunity to gain hands-on cooking experience. “Our Kitchen Garden program is part of who we are at Surfside Primary School,” Mr Huglin said.
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“The students learn about cooking, healthy eating and gardening as well as teamwork, problem solving and creativity. It’s an integral part of the education experience at the school. The Fresh Food Fair is a spectacular celebration of our kitchen garden program, as well as a big fund-raising event to ensure we can continue it in 2017.” The wider community is invited to attend the Fresh Food Fair, with Mr Huglin emphasising that the fair isn’t just for Surfside Primary School families, but for all to enjoy. “We welcome the whole community to our event. I’m sure everyone will enjoy eating some delicious food, wandering around our garden, listening to
music and soaking up the atmosphere. It’s going to be our biggest and best fair yet.” The Fresh Food Fair is also going viral, with its own Facebook page and hashtag. “People can log on and follow along as we update our social media with announcements and a few surprises,” Mr Huglin said. What: Surfside Primary School Fresh Food Fair Where: John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove When: Friday 28 October 3.15pm to 7.30pm More info: @surfsidefreshfoodfair, #surfsideFFF
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Snapping up Giving is part of their vision the bargains THE Ocean Grove Uniting Church continues its busy year with a monster garage sale. The church will fling open its garage doors on Saturday 29 October with plenty of bargains
for all tastes. There’s heaps of furniture, electrical goods, paintings and pictures, bric-a-brac, toys, kitchen utensils and cutlery, plants and a huge sausage sizzle.
The sale start at 8am and runs though to 1pm at the Uniting Church, corner Eggleston Street and The Parade, Ocean Grove.
LOCAL optometrist Majella O’Connor of Ocean Eyes Optometrists is taking part in the World Sight Day on Friday 29 October. Majella will generously donate the fees from each eye exam performed on the day to the challenge, which helps more than 600 million people who are blind or vision impaired. “I have supported Optometry Giving Sight for eight
years,” Majella said. “Preventable blindness is a solvable problem and we are proud to help give better vision to those in need. Most people are surprised to learn that for as little as $5 someone living in an underserved community can be provided with an eye exam and a pair of glasses to transform their lives. Everyone can make a huge difference and we are thrilled to be contributing
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OCEAN Grovers are being encouraged to attend a forum to better understand safety issues in their community. The Ocean Grove Community Safety Forum will be held on Monday 21 November, at 7pm, at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club, facilitated by the Ocean Grove Community Association and the Ocean Grove Business Association as a community service activity. Guest speakers from Victoria Police, the CFA, Ambulance, SES, and Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club will talk and take questions from the community. The forum presents an opportunity for locals to grasp safety issues in the community, to ask questions and raise concerns with the various agencies and participate in the future of a safe Ocean Grove. It is also a timely reminder on safety as the holiday, fire and beach seasons are almost here. To assist in planning the forum, organisers are asking for people to advise them of their planned attendance by emailing ogcommunitysafetyforum@gmail.com
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Stuart takes the next step STUART Somerville reckons the Eureka Climb may well be the clincher in catching the bug for stair climbing. The Ocean Grover will compete in the challenge on 13 November when he tackles the 1642 steps of Australia’s second-tallest building. Stuart also competed in the Stadium Stomp at the MCG in June. Not even a holiday in Vietnam stopped Stuart from training for the Eureka Climb. “A bug for stair climbing? We’ll see how I go after Eureka,
but most likely yes,” he told the Voice from Vietnam. “After the MCG Stomp was completed, I was motivated for another challenge so now it’s onto the Eureka.” The Eureka Climb is a gruelling event which competitors run up one of the world’s tallest residential buildings. The event raises funds for Interplast and Whitelion, which are both committed to helping disadvantaged people. “In Hanoi, I was able to do a few stairwells, in Sapa it was a 12km trek through mountains, which was a good strength
workout and in Hoi An, which was very hot, I was walking about 7km early every morning and bike riding,” Stuart said. Stuart said he handled the MCG Stomp well, although it wasn’t easy. “It was difficult, but after about 3000 steps your body gets tuned in,” he said. “Overall I felt strong when finished. I learned not go as hard early and pace myself.” To donate, head to www. eurekaclimb.com.au, click on ‘sponsor a climber’ and search for Stuart Somerville.
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Club has fun making Waves THE Surfside Waves celebrated its inaugural season in the new pavilion in style. For the club’s record-breaking 15 Miniroos teams – from under-7s to under-11s – they had a wonderful day of minisports. All the players had a fantastic time from tug-of-war and cricket and a heap of other sports organised by Miniroos co-ordinator Kirsten Royle. The food was fantastic, organised by Andy and Petty from the Ocean Grove Hotel, with parents treated to roasts with salads and the kids with snags and drinks and other treats.
Each team was presented with medals and the club thanked the coaches and other volunteers. The club’s juniors this year were treated with bubble soccer. The weather turned out for the day and all seven teams had the chance to play bubble soccer before each team was presented with their medals. Hot dogs, drinks and other treats were served and many players stayed and continued to have a game of soccer in the bright warm sunshine. The Waves were very appreciative of all coaches and parent helpers on the pavilion board of management.
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WITH THE ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE LOOMING CLOSER, THE VOICE TAKES A LOOK AT SOME OF THE PARTICIPANTS WHO WILL BE WALKING AROUND COLLENDINA RECREATION ON 5 AND 6 NOVEMBER. THE BELLARINE RELAY FOR LIFE IS A 24HOUR NON-STOP WALKATHON THAT RAISES FINDS AND AWARENESS FOR CANCER COUNCIL. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RELAY, SEE THE BELLARINE RELAY FOR LIFE’S FACEBOOK PAGE.
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Home Hardware Major Sponsor of the Bellarine Relay for Life What does the Relay for Life mean to you? It’s an incredible community fund-raiser which we are very proud to support. The relay raises valuable funds for cancer research, brings cancer survivors and carers together as well as friends and family. It is a time to celebrate but also to respect and remember those we have lost. It encourages teamwork and has a great community feel. This is a tremendous event and as a business we get great pleasure in seeing our donation used in such a positive manner.
Team member Team name: OGBH Supermums What does the Relay for Life mean to you? It’s a lovely event. Our team is a mix of mums who come together on the relay weekend to have a chat, a laugh and sometimes a cry while getting in some exercise. We all do our best with fund-raising simply because every one of us has been touched by cancer in some way and it feels great to make a difference in the fight against cancer. My sister fought and beat cancer in her twenties so it will always be an event and cause close to my heart.
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FOUR outstanding young candidates were presented with awards at the Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads Lions club annual Youth of the Year Quest. The quest was held at Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ and about 40 guests including the Youth of the Year District Chairman Lion Phillip Johnson and his wife Anne, who came from Colac and Zone Chairman Lion Terry Parsons. Club chairperson Lion Brenda Walter said that this year they had four outstanding candidates. Of the four candidates two were from Bellarine Secondary College and two were from Geelong Grammar School.
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Nina Denham and Edward Ford represented Bellarine SC and Wilbur Lawrence and Lloyd Russell represented Geelong Grammar. The judges were Pastor Mark Simpson, Deb Lucas from NAB and Lawrie Carroll. Chief judge Pastor Simpson said this year the competition was a hard one as all students were excellent in their categories. The candidates had to perform two impromptu questions in which they have to speak for two minutes and a five-minute prepared speech of their choice. The public speaking award went to Wilbur Lawrence and the overall winner was Edward Ford.
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OCEAN Grovers braved the chilly conditions on Sunday for the Yellow Gums Community Environment Day. Organised by the City of Greater Geelong and the Bellarine Catchment Network, and held at the Yellow Gums Estate woodland in Ocean Grove, the familyfriendly event showcased Ocean Grove’s natural assets including the local Bellarine yellow gums, eucalypts and old growth woodlands. The inaugural event was be a mixture of fun and education, including a kids' bush detective walk and talk, wildlife gardening and a free barbecue lunch. A number of local properties opened their gates to the public to showcase their wildlife gardens and provide practical knowledge on how you can achieve similar results. Vicki Shelton, acting General Manager City Services, said the day was an opportunity for residents of Ocean Grove to learn how their properties could be used to assist in preserving local plants and animals that call these woodlands home.
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A LOT has happened since the last Ocean Grove Community Association update and the group has some activities planned over the next three months. OGCA AGM 2016 Our 2016 AGM was held at 7pm on Tuesday 14 June. Thank you to our guest speaker Lisa Neville, the Member for Bellarine District and State Minister. Lisa provided comments on what is happening at a State and local level, and also listened to what people had to say and answered their questions.
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Federal Election Corangamite Candidates Community Forum The Corangamite Candidates Community Forum was held 7pm, Monday 20 June, in conjunction with the Barwon Heads Association. Over 120 people attended. We thank the candidates for presenting their views and policies and answering a range of questions. Also congratulations to Sarah Henderson for being re-elected as our local federal member and we look forward to working with her over the next three years. Traffic issues Grubb Road - We have raised our concern with the lack of safe pedestrian and bicycle access from Oak-
dene Estate to Shell Road. Council and VicRoads are now investigating possible temporary solutions. Local Traffic Solutions. The council has began addressing the following three items: a) Presidents Avenue (between Madley Street and The Terrace) There are currently three speed limits within this stretch of road. The council has agreed to reduce it to a maximum of two speed limits, most likely 50km/h and 40km/h. The council is now seeking VicRoads approval. b) The exit from the main car park onto Presidents Avenue now has a give-way sign and lines where the two lanes merge. c) The traffic island on the west side of The Terrace at the intersection with Presidents Avenue is offset resulting in making right hand turns being very dangerous. Council is investigating possible solutions. Also the upgrade of the Tuckfield Street/Marlin Drive intersection has completed. VicRoads are just waiting for the power to be connected to activate the signals. OGCA has lobbied for these works over the past seven years. We thank Lisa Neville our State Member for her commitment at the 2014 State Election and then following up by providing the capital funds to implement the works. Also thanks to VicRoads
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Voice as old as the hills NEIL and Carolyn Hickman from Ocean Grove recently toured Scotland. The highlight of the trip was visiting neolithic sites in the Orkneys which are more than 5000 years old. The picture shows Carolyn at the famous Scara Brae site which is the finest known example of a group of stone neolithic homes. It was blowing a gale and Carolyn had to keep a very firm grip on her copy of the Voice. Neil took a five-image panorama of one of the houses that shows amazing stone furniture. These dwellings pre-date the pyramids by a significant amount of time.
(and the contractor) for completing the road works in quick time and with minimal disruption. Let us know if you have any other traffic issues that you want us to raise with VicRoads and/or the council. Removal of Grubb Road trees Most of the community should now be aware of the planning application to remove 700m of trees along the east side of Grubb Road. The OGCA, along with others, has submitted an objection to the removal of so many trees. People can still submit their objection to the council (Planning Permit Application No: 644/2016). We are waiting for the council to advise of their next step, which will most likely be a council planning panel hearing. It should be noted that the OGCA fully supports the development of the new Kingston Village Shopping Centre, but not at the cost of changing the character of the Grubb Road entry. However, we believe that the number of trees in Grubb Road required to be removed can be reduced to less than 160m and also that new replacement trees should be planted now along what will be the eastern nature strip of the future new duplicated Grubb Road.
Community Safety Forum The OGCA and the Ocean Grove Business Association will facilitate a Community Safety Forum, for 7pm Monday 21 November, at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club. The forum will not just be about crime, but also other safety aspects within our community such as fire, beach, water etc. Guest speakers will include representatives from Victoria Police, CFA, Ambulance Victoria, OGSLSC and SES. We would encourage you to attend and have a say on what your safety concerns are and suggest any possible new ideas. New committee members OGCA encourages people to become committee members and assist in facilitating community forums and lobby all levels of government for specific projects. The committee meets at 7pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club board room. You are welcome to attend one of our meetings prior to becoming a committee member. - Michael Harbour Chairman OGCA bhageel@bhaust.com.au www.ogca.com.au www.facebook.com/ oceangrovecommunityassociation
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Grant is a secure sign for Men’s Shed THE Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed has benefited from a State Government grant to deter break-ins. The shed will install a security alarm after the government awarded $800,000 in grants for local projects to help prevent crime. Police Minister Lisa Neville congratulated the 141 councils and community groups which received funding as part of the latest round of the Community
Safety Fund (CSF) grants program. Grants of up to $10,000 were available to help communities boost security and support local crime prevention strategies. Projects include: New security equipment and infrastructure (locks, vandalproof security lighting, security screens, alarms, fencing and gates). Upgrades to public spaces including streetscapes, parks
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and reserves to encourage more foot traffic. Education and awareness initiatives to help prevent motor vehicle theft and personal property theft, and prevent residential and retail burglaries. The government announced $19.4 million in the Victorian Budget 2016/17 for crime prevention projects to address the root causes of crime and support safer communities.
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A CREATIVE array of artworks was put on display to celebrate the wonderful creativity at Woodlands House. In the 18th year of its annual Childrens’ Art Show, parents, family and friends delighted in looking at the masterpieces which their little ones had made over the previous months. It was fantastic to see so many in attendance and organisers hopes everyone enjoyed browsing the works of the different age groups. The evening was supported by the Mannerim Fire Brigade who supplied eager little (and big) hungry mouths with a sausage and drink on the night.
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Recruitment of extra police State View, with Lisa Neville AS I have written in previous editions of the Voice, community safety and policing is important to me, as it is to all on the Bellarine Peninsula. That’s why as local member, and also in my role of Police Minister, I have taken direct steps to ensure crime is targeted and police are well resourced. Locally the State Government has re-opened the police stations at Queenscliff, Portarlington and Drysdale that had been closed in 2014 by the previous government. And 15 extra police have been recruited to the region to assist in staffing those stations. Of course community safety is an issue across the state and as such the State Government has fast tracked the recruitment of over 400 extra police. This means these extra police officers will all be sworn in by the end of June 2017, rather than the planned June 2018, with the first officers hitting the beat in early 2017. These new police are in addition to the hundreds of police trained over the course of the year to cover those leaving the force by way of retirement, etc. And the government continues to give Victoria Police the resources and powers it needs to fight crime, in-
cluding new technology and specialist equipment and the introduction of new laws to target offenders who commit home invasions and car jackings. In addition more than 220 new ’Police Custody Officers’ have been recruited and deployed to 22 stations across Victoria, including Geelong. These officers supervise those held in police cells, freeing up police officers who had previously performed this role. As I have said, community safety is of paramount importance to me and I will continue to work hard in tackling crime on the Bellarine. Marlin Drive/ Tuckfield Street lights delay In recent weeks a number of locals have contacted my office in regards to the operation of the new traffic lights installed on the corner of Tuckfield Street and Marlin Drive, Ocean Grove. People may recall that the installation of these lights was a $1 million commitment I made at the 2014 election. So it is disappointing to learn that the operation of lights that were due to be turned on in early October has now been delayed. I have been informed by VicRoads that the delay has been caused by a hold up in the required electrical certification, which they assure me is being worked on as a matter of urgency with Powercor.
I will continue to keep in contact with VicRoads to ensure these lights are operating as soon as is possible. New laws banning puppy farms Many people over the last 12 months have contacted my office supporting our commitment to ban the cruel practice of puppy farming. I am now pleased to report that a major amendment to the Victorian Domestic Animals Act is currently before the Parliament that will deliver on that commitment. The legislation is designed to protect the welfare of breeding cats and dogs and give consumers certainty that their pets are coming from good homes. In brief, the major amendments to the Act will reduce the number of fertile female dogs a breeder can keep from as many as 350 to 10. Breeders will have until April 2020 to reduce their numbers by naturally breeding out their dogs. When the new laws are introduced people can be confident that their new pet came from a reputable breeder. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me by email or call my office if there are any matters that I may be able to assist you with directly. Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@parliament.vic. gov.au Twitter@Lisanevillemp Ph: 5248 3462
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Leading lights of the arts LEADING off the Arts Trail on Melbourne Cup Weekend, Ocean Grove Rotary Club will hold its annual art show at the Point Lonsdale Primary School Function Centre. Art show curator Coral Barker is looking forward to the event. “The show has attracted many top local and state wide artists. We have three categories: painting, drawing and print making, and of course the People’s Choice Award with prizes in excess of $9500 on offer,” she said. Members of the public are invited join the artists, judge and members of Ocean Grove Rotary to enjoy a glass of wine, from 7pm, on Friday 28 October. Dennis Sonogan is a self-taught artist from Ocean Grove. Painting in acrylics he captures in realistic terms scenes from the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast. Dennis was the winner of the people’s Choice Award in 2015. A multi-award winner Dennis started painting seriously when he retired eight years ago. “I’m impressed with the professional way Rotary Ocean Grove runs their art show - the standard of work is much higher than average and I like the fact that all proceeds go to two excellent local charities. I enjoy being part of it,” Dennis said. The show is at Point Lonsdale Primary School Function Centre, Bowen Road. The proceeds from the commission of the sale of work and the art show raffle will be divided between Riding Develops Abilities, Surfing for the Disabled and will give people a chance to see some high quality work. The weekend kicks off from 7pm 28 October and continues Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October, from 10am to 5pm.
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Why be trackside when you can be at Jack Rabbit Vineyard? ‘House of Jack Rabbit’ will be celebrating Melbourne Cup with magnificent carnival fanfare. Gates open at 12noon, Tuesday 1st November, Melbourne Cup Day! - Dress to impress then mingle, stroll or sit and delight in the spectacular views spanning acros the bay - Sip on premium award winning wines - Enjoy delicious Canapés alongside our sumptous Side Board Selection complete with all the race day trimmings - Keep an eye on the big screen - Have a flutter in the sweeps
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Party animals a danger to the dunes EACH year Barwon Coast identifies illegal gathering sites throughout our coastal dunes – they are an ongoing problem. The removal of any vegetation, no matter how small is illegal and contributes to significant long-term dune damage. These sites are becoming more sophisticated with people installing illegal fire pits and bringing in their own fuel supply. They pose a real danger to public safety. The coastal dune systems are not party sites, but sites of biodiversity significance. As the end of school year approaches we are calling for all individuals to be responsible and respect the dunes. Our dunes are the last remnants of indigenous vegetation and habitat and so important to protecting our beaches and towns.
FIRE PREVENTION EVERYBODIES BUSINESS Take a group of people, clear some vegetation; install a fire pit and party. This is a recipe for disaster and is of grave concern for coastal foreshore managers. Bushfire safety is every bodies responsibility. Prevention comes from individuals making informed decisions. Victoria is one of the most fire prone areas and our coastal reserves are at risk due to inappropriate behaviour by a few. Campfires are the cause of 10% of fires across the state. A fire site whether lit or not within our dunes or on our beaches is illegal. Be smart, stay safe and make informed decisions. Should you know of such sites, notice people entering the dense dune vegetation or have concerns, please contact Barwon Coast, Bellarine Police or the CFA. Together we can make a difference!
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Message from the Premier THIS summer is forecast to be a dangerous fire season. Fire Action Week is the time for all Victorians to begin preparing. Many communities throughout Victoria have been battling with persistent rain and rising flood waters. This rainfall has provided the stimulus for increased growth of vegetation in forested, bush and grass fire areas across the state. As summer intensifies, these regions will dry out quickly, increasing the risk of uncontrollable fires, especially over the Christmas and summer holiday period. Emergency services are working with communities, businesses, local councils and government to reduce the risk in your area, while ensuring resources are in place to respond to all emergencies. However, it is up to you to understand the risk in your area, monitor conditions and take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of your household. Taking steps to get prepared before summer means you know what to do when a fire starts. Talk to your family and friends about how you’ll know when to leave and where to go to stay safe. Leaving early means leaving before a fire starts – not when you can see flames or smell smoke. Leaving early means avoiding panic, being trapped and making the wrong decisions that could be dire.
Use Fire Action Week to prepare your home and property and think about summer fire safety, especially if you live in bush and grass fire prone areas. Taking the right steps now will help make your decisions in an emergency easier and clearer. The steps to take are simple… Talk to your household and neighbours about what you’ll do on high risk days and have a plan if fire threatens you and your home this summer Check Fire Danger Ratings daily at emergency.vic.gov.au to find out how dangerous a fire would be if one started and monitor warnings, especially when the Fire Danger Rating is Severe, Extreme or Code Red Pack an emergency kit of essentials – including important documents, a first aid kit, medications, blankets, water and a battery powered radio – and keep it handy Planning and preparing for fire is everyone’s responsibility. Make it yours this week and help keep your family and the community safe this summer. For more information on how to get prepared, go to emergency.vic. gov.au.
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1. Plan what you’ll do in the event of a fire, talk to your household and know where to access information on high risk days. 2. Keep grass short. Fire can ignite and travel quickly through long grass. 3. Get rid of dry grass, leaves, twigs and loose bark around your home. 4. Remove or prune shrubs near windows and well away from branches of mature trees. 5. Cut back overhanging tree branches close to property – no branches within 10 metres. 6. Keep gutters and roof areas clear of leaf litter (if you are physically able to). 7. Remove all materials from around the home that could burn, such as boxes, furniture and woodpiles.
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Living out their dream on coast slicker acquaintances. Luckily, the team at Bellarine Furniture and Bedding understand the preparations required for this ‘open door’ summer policy, so this Melbourne Cup weekend they are offering 20 per cent off store wide. Whether you are looking for a new mattress, an extra bed or sofa bed, a larger dining table or
an upgraded lounge, everything is on sale. They even have floor stock to clear and for these selected items there will be further discounting. They will be open all weekend, including Melbourne Cup Day until 2pm. Call in, look around, let them help find what it is you are after and - most importantly - grab a bargain.
We are fully stocked with Christmas decorations, cards and wrapping paper! We offer a wide variety of everyday products such as: Homewares, Personal Care Products, Hardware, Mont Marte Art Supplies Household Products, Kitchenware, Confectionary, Gifts, Cards & Wrap, Toys and lots more!
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LIVING on the coast is amazing, but we already know this we live here! With its stunning location and summer vibe it is inevitable that our homes get opened up to the family and friends who long to live the lifestyle that we do. There is no better time than Melbourne Cup weekend to prepare you house for our city-
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Some welcome arrivals weave their nest into reeds, and the nest is quite deep so that the eggs do not roll out even in very strong winds. The female lays three to four eggs that take just over two weeks to hatch. Usually the nests are hidden in the reeds so that they are hard to spot, but the one I saw was very obvious because the reeds in some areas do not seem as thick this year for some reason. I ventured to Swan Bay pier one morning after dropping my daughter at school and a pair of superb fairy wrens spent a good 10 minutes attacking the car windows of my daughter’s car. Apparently this behavior occurs in spring and early summer, when most birds establish their territories and raise young. Birds defend their territory aggressively, and will attack and chase away any bird they view as a possible competitor or a threat to their young. When they see their own reflection in the window,
they think that they are seeing a competitor and attack the mirror. Fortunately, this behavior usually only lasts a few days or weeks. I would like to thank ‘Voice’ reader Jan who keeps me up to date with a tawny frogmouth pair that nest somewhere around the Bellarine. Jan noticed that there are a few young in the nest that she has been monitoring, so I look forward to further updates as to how many young have hatched! Pete and Chris from Ocean Grove have galahs, eastern rosellas and kookaburras nesting in their Woodlands block, so I also look forward to seeing the young birds in a few weeks. If you are interested in any organised birdwatching activities, you can access the calendar of events run by Bellarine Birdlife at http://birdlife.org. au/locations/birdlife-bellarine-peninsula.
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BARWON COAST Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management appointed by the State Government with responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land from 7W Collendina to 42W Blue Rocks, Barwon Heads covering our beautiful beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13thBeach. Our Committee members are local residents appointed with consideration of the skills and experience that they have to offer in the management of this important piece of coastline. OUR ENVIRONMENT: Echidnas Echidnas are on the move. You are likely to see an Echidna early morning or late evening so please remember they are slow moving and may fall victim to vehicle strikes. Keeping your speed lower during these times will enable you enough time to avoid the animal, allowing it to cross the road safely. New Litter Bin Stickers Next time you are out and about see if you can find the bins with the new Keep Our Oceans Clean stickers encouraging beach users to become local heroes. Most of the rubbish along our streets, in your yards and the beaches ends up in the ocean. Once it is out there it cannot be retrieved. We urge all beach users to assist us in keeping this place special and dispose of all rubbish responsibly. We all have a duty of care to the environment and to ourselves. WARNING ALL DOG OWNERS As the weather improves with the onset of spring more people and their trusty canines spend more time down the beach. It is great to see both people and dogs happily enjoying a stroll taking in some well-deserved vitamin D from the sun’s rays. However once again there has been a very disturbing event that could have been prevented. Barwon Coast responded to a call from a member of the public concerned for yearling seal’s welfare at 7W, Ocean Grove. Signage was installed along the access way and east and west of the seal. Being a yearling in poor condition, this animal was already compromised. It needed rest and understanding. Within the space of two hours the animal was attacked by a dog. Your dog may be well trained but many respond completely out of character when they find a seal, resulting in an unprovoked attack on the animal. Incidents like these are not acceptable and can be avoided through simple actions such as: • Havingyourdogonleadfromthecartothepointofdogoff-leashzone;and • Walkingtheareawithyourdogon-leashuntilyouarecomfortablethereisnowildlifetaking refugeonthebeach; • Keepingyourdogoff-leashnexttoyouwhilstwalkingsoyouhavequickerresponsetimeto controlyourdog; • Keepingyourdogon-leashduringthepeakwildlifeperiodofAugusttoApril;or • Walkyourdogatarecreationalreserveorotherapprovedopenparkland.
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Pope’s Eye and there are great views of the wonderful gannets that breed at Pope’s Eye. – Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com
It is an offence for your dog to harass charge, rush at, injure a person, or another animal, including our wildlife. Between August to April we will not only have seals on our beaches but also exhausted, stressed shearwaters, compromised penguins and hooded plovers trying to raise their chicks. Our beaches are for our creatures, and it is a privilege to share the space with them. To report a seal on the beach call the AGL Marine Response Unit on 1300 245 678. To report people disregarding dog control laws call the City of Greater Geelong 5272 5272. To report a dog incident of a serious nature call the Police on 000. Together we can make a difference. A NEW COASTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Barwon Coast is pleased to announce that Arup and Hansen Partnership have been engaged to undertake the next iteration of its Coastal Management Plan (CMP). Coastal Crown land Committees of Management rely on a CMP for their primary strategic agenda.ArequirementoftheCoastal Management Act 1995, CMP’s are essentially an agreement between the government, the committee and its stakeholder community on how the reserves will be managed. For the Committee of Management, CMP’s provide direction and a business plan for achieving outcomes and actions identified in the plan. Essential for developing a strong and responsive CMP is comprehensive community stakeholder engagement. In the coming months Barwon Coast will work with the consultants Arup and Hansen Partnership on a program of opportunities for all community members to have input into the development of our next CMP. Please watch this space for further information. Gary McPike General Manager
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IT’S been a wonderful few weeks with more rain and strong winds. I hope not too many young birds have been blown out of their nests! The highlight of my fortnight was a trip to the Western Treatment Plant with Tom. We saw some shorebirds including ruddy turnstones, curlew sandpipers and red-necked stints. I have been looking along the Barwon River Estuary for shorebirds, but haven’t seen any as yet. I did see a flock of about 20 red-necked stints at Black Rocks beach at the end of Thirteenth Beach. I must thank Kevin for sending me a photo of the large flock of shorebirds that he saw as he had a coffee at ’The Heads’ in Barwon Heads. It’s awesome to see these birds returning to our area from the Northern Hemisphere. I did spot a reed warbler sitting on a nest the other day. Reed Warblers
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freetime The Voice guide to arts and entertainment
When fun becomes a life-long habit CENTERSTAGE Geelong understands the importance of nurturing new talent in the theatre industry to ensure the future of tomorrow. It was this simple vision that has spawned the cabaret season annually. “We believe in fresh and dynamic talent ... it is the key to success,” CenterStage president David Greenwood said. As a young entrepreneur aged 26, David realised the importance of nurturing fresh talent. “It’s a hard industry to crack. You just need one company to take a risk on new talent,” he said. He remembers how hard it was to enter the Geelong Arts Community and had to make the risky step of launching his own Theatre Company at the age of 20, due to that reason. With major success as the company has thrown the industry on its head, he now offers (along with the support of his executive team of volunteers) a new talent mentorship program. November is all about Nunsense. From first-time producers, directors, stage managers, lighting designs, sound designers and even debut performer – practically the entire team is full of first timers. CenterStage Geelong has spent 13 weeks of mentorship as they commence their short season of one of Broadway’s most successful comedies. “We are so lucky to have people like Cent-
erStage support us,” debut co-producer Brett Wallis said. As someone who has had difficulties reading and writing, CenterStage has ensured Brett and his team gained the necessary skills to develop their role and bring new ideas to CenterStage. “It’s not just our production team that learns new things. Every day they are teaching me and my team better workplace practices,” Mr Greenwood said. For the past 13 weeks, the team has created a hilariously funny comedy which will have Geelong laughing and aching, from smiling to hard laughs. Nunsense tells us the story of five nuns and a priest running a ‘mock’ fund-raiser in order to raise money to bury a selection of nuns (who they accidently killed due to some foul cooking). Unfortunately the money that was set aside originally was squandered by Mother Superior on her new DVD player and flat screen television. Nunsense is Onstage from 28 October to 12 November at Warehouse26 – Geelong’s newest theatre. With tickets available at www.centerstage.com.au CenterStage Geelong is a not-for-profit organisation comprised of more than 50 volunteers, and has produced shows including Singin’ In The Rain, Evita, The Adaams Family, The Wedding Singer and numerous others.
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what’s ON MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS Piping Hot Chicken Shop
Having a ball THE Surfside Waves Soccer Club’s impressive array of 15 teams of Miniroos had a fine sports day recently. Here, the Miniroos are playing bubble soccer in bright sunshine. Looks like fun!
■ The Junes with guests The Lairs, Friday 28 October, $20. ■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.
Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Check barwonheadshotel.com.au/Live_ Music.php for upcoming gigs. ■ Wednesdays, Master of Dartness and Poker, from 7pm. ■ Thursdays, Trivia Night, 7.30pm. ■ Friday Happy Hour, 5pm-7pm, raffle, live music. ■ Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays, 10pm-1am. ■ DJs Saturdays, 10pm-1am.
Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm5.30pm.
Maggie’s Bar ■ Wayne Heard, Friday 28 October. ■ Phisha, Sunday 30 October.
Ocean Grove Bowling Club ■ Happy hour, 5pm-6pm weekdays (excluding public holidays).
Ocean Grove Hotel ■ First Thursday of every month, 10.45am, Morning Melodies.
March at Kingston Park, Grubb Road, MaySeptember at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road. ■ Rotary Ocean Grove’s Annual Art Show, Point Lonsdale Primary School Function Centre, Bowen Road. Top local and state-wide artists competing for over $9500 in prizemoney. All works for sale. Proceeds of sale go to Riding Develops Abilities, Surfing for the Disabled and a local charity as nominated by the Rotary board. Friday 28 October, from 7pm, 29 October and 30 October, 10am-5pm.
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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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 ■ Wednesdays 9am, Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.
Queenscliff RSL Hall ■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.
Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway
■ Live acoustic music Friday nights, open mic nights Wednesday and Thursday nights. Inquiries 5254 1188. Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm.
Barwon Heads Community Hall ■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.
Barwon Heads Community Hall
Secret Garden
■ Sundays 12.30pm-4.30pm, live music, sensational food and wine. Ph: 5253 3180.
■ Pop up live music. 52 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads, Saturday 29 October, 3pm to 8pm.
Ocean Grove Walkers ■ Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information contact Stan 5256 3920 or Helen 0411 534 899.
Koombahla Equestrian Park
■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Ph: 5251 3393.
Cafe Maritana
theyogabud.com.au, 0431 110 085. ■ Barwon Heads Yoga, classes are across Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and all under-18s are free. Website: www.barwonheadsyoga.com.au. Contact Rache on 0430 515 424.
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McGlashan’s Wallington Estate, Swan Bay Road, Wallington
■ 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.
READING AND WRITING Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. ■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. ■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. ■ Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. ■ Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-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. Ph: 5255 4294.
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Ocean Grove Hotel
■ Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group.
■ Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.
Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads
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.
■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove
■ 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@
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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.
Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.
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.
Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.
MARKETS AND FAIRS Secret Garden ■ Secret Garden Market, 52 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads. Market features local musicians, Bells Beach Brewing, street food and artisan stalls and Secret Garden is part of Bellarine Arts Trail all weekend. On Sunday 30 October from 10am to 4pm.
Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market ■ First Sunday of month, 9am-1pm, October-
■ Open weekends and public holidays, 11am5pm, new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays. Ph: 5250 5760.
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First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.
Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 0422 134 810. Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com
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.
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. U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday, at 1.15pm, at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as ‘Fifty Shades of Red’ or on a lesser-known Australian artist like Dorrit Black, before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday, or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au
Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson’s Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm-2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.
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 0447 853 442 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.
Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect our coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661.
Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.
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Danny Dales-Sutton in the Open A. 160827
Conditions all right for upsets THE return to the 13th Beach Boardriders Club season saw a 3ft-4ft jumbled swell with light to moderate onshore winds. The under-16s and under-18s handled the conditions well with Zeph Lampard weaving his way through sections for the better scores. Season veteran Beacon specialists Shawn ‘Mouse’ Todd and Sim Collier picked off the gems to dominate the over-35s. The first upset of the season came in the opening heat of Open A with current club champion Todd being toppled early - and it was Danny Dales-Sutton taking his first scalp of the new season. Club president and 2016 runner-up Gus Harfield also came up agonisingly short on a countback to recently elevated and reigning Open B champion Tod Sapovski. So tight was the competition in the elite division that the third heat was also decided on a countback with ’Banjo’ Harfield just getting the nod over Myles Fletcher but not before he displayed the sort of surfing that proved that he too is in the appropriate division. The conditions proved challenging for the judges having to watch out for multiple peaks but overall the level of concentration was admirable.
Mitch Hoyer in the Open B. 160827
Everyone in the club has come a long way over the last year taking on board direction from the head judges. U10 Mixed: 1. Ted Conroy, 2. Jerry Kelly, 3. Max Bassett, 4. Lara Ford. U12 Mixed: 1. Jack Bassett, 2. Isiaih Norling, 3. Henry Wright, 4. Charlie Farrer. U14 Mixed: 1. Zeph Lampard, 2. Ellie Harrison, 3. Bea Conroy, 4. Jett Storey. U14 Girls: 1. Ellie Harrison, 2. Mini Vorrath, 3. Bea Conroy, 4. Hannah Lace. U16: 1. Zeph Lampard, 2. Kian Major, 3. Emma Walker, 4. Ellie Harrison. U18: 1. Kian Major, 2. Zeph Lampard, 3. Marcel Laidlaw, 4. Ferg Willet, 5. Joey Harrison. U16: 1. Zeph Lampard, 2. Kian Major, 3. Emma Walker, 4. Ellie Harrison. In Open B it was Chris Janson, who having sat in the slot for the heat, was stifled by the Beacon gods having to sit and watch the best waves break around him to finish in fourth, Jaryd Tannahill third and Jimmy Adams second, but it was Moya the beast that slayed the sets to dominate the final as he read the incoming tide shift best. In the Open Women’s final it was
none other than Ellie Harrison at the ripe old age of 11 that defeated Emma Walker. Ellie got a result in all of the six heats she surfed on the day so is just about making a living out of prizes considering that she recently won her division at the Rip Curl Torquay GromSearch and also took out the Smoothstar event. In the Open Men's final it was Ben Collier who opened with a solid left connecting with a couple of big turns to the inside while Gus Harfield also opened with a solid score. As Billy Harrison was to sledge later at the presentation that Danny Dales-Sutton left his A-game in the earlier heats to get fourth and Gus claiming third . It was Billy Harrison that narrowly took the opening win of the season with his sharpened competition know-how having represented his country just weeks prior and with his recent win in the Victorian Open at Bells his ability to pick off the better waves with ease, weave through multiple sections coming clean of the bottom to demolish the lip throwing buckets was the difference between him and Ben Collier, who finished second. Comp two, sponsored by Tonik, is up soon on 29 October.
Ellie Harrison in the Open Women. 160827
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Trent Lowe retrieves the ball. 160939
Greg Scarpa takes a catch. 160939
Seven wicket win to Ocean Grove By Justin Flynn OCEAN Grove’s B Grade side enjoyed a comfortable win against cross-river rivals Barwon Heads. With the weekend of cricket affected by heavy rain on Friday and Saturday, not many games were played, but the Barwon Heads main oval was fit for play and the Grubbers cruised to a seven-wicket win. Resuming at 1/81 chasing the Seagulls’ total of 174, Nathan Madden (39) and Jay Dawson (34) put on 50 for the second wicket to have the Grubbers in control at 1/106. But at 3/109 some nerves may have kicked in. Michael Carroll (32) and Craig Byron (41) then joined forces to put the game beyond doubt. The pair combined for an unbeaten 76-run stand with both batsmen not out when play was called off after Ocean Grove got to 3/185. On day one, Cam Habgood was the chief wicket taker with 3/27. In C Grade, Ocean Grove had a 31run victory against Barwon Heads. The Grubbers made 8-249 on day one with veterans Pat Kuipers (59) and Greg Scarpa (65) steering the ship while Callum Docherty (26) put the finishing touches on the innings. Barwon Heads made a good fist of the run chase, but it was only one batsman who stood in the Grubbers’ way. Tyler Friswell made his maiden century with a superb 108, but no other batsman passed 18 and the Gulls were out in the 60th over for 218. Kuipers took 3/49 while Ben Hughes grabbed 2/50 from 15 overs. Saturday’s D Grade game was washed out, but Ocean Grove had a win in round one against Wallington. Jeff Erskine took 3/13 to help the Grubbers rout Wallington for 106 and Darren Roddis smacked 10 fours and four sixes in a brilliant unbeaten 94 to give his side a 10-wicket win.
Callum Docherty took 1/23 for Grove. 160939
Brad Walder fields during Ocean Grove's C Grade clash against Barwon Heads. 160939 Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM
Noah de Bruijn chases the ball to the outfield. 160939
The Grubbers get together after a wicket. 160939
So close for Cobras as Drysdale just take the victory By Justin Flynn COLLENDINA’S B Grade suffered an agonising two-run loss to Drysdale on Saturday. The Cobras were out to defend their first-innings score of 228, but the Hawks rose to the challenge to wrap up the win with three wickets to spare. At 7/230, the Hawks then lost three wickets for no runs and Collendina was left
to wonder what could have been. Only three Drysdale batsmen reached double figures, but those innings would prove to be vital. On day one, it was Michael Godfrey who led the way with 97 before falling lbw. Jacob Gasior made a wellcrafted 71 in a 157-run stand with his skipper Godfrey, but Alastair Grant (13 not out) was the only other batsman to
reach double figures. On Saturday, Dan Worn was his usual economical self with 4/36 from 20.2 overs, which included 10 maidens. Sam Tucker and Dean Britt grabbed two wickets each in the narrow loss. In C Grade, Collendina was defeated by Drysdale. The Cobras could only muster together 101 on day one
with number 10 Clynt Combridge the top scorer with 20. Combridge took 2/33 off 18 overs on Saturday, but the Hawks passed the small total easily, making 4/108 from 44 overs before play was called off with nothing left to gain for either side in bitterly cold conditions. Both D Grade games were called off with a ball being bowled on Sat-
urday due to rain. In round one last Saturday, Collendina’s Number 2 was forced to forfeit its game against Drysdale while the D1 side smashed St Leonards by 131 runs. Daniel McManus (73 not out), Eddie Ellwood (59) and Mark Fletcher (37 not out) were the architects of Collendina’s score of 6/255. In reply, St Leonards made 124 with Chris Pitfield snaring 4/29 for the Snakes.
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Tennis is in full swing THE WILD WEATHER DIDN’T STOP JUNIOR TENNIS PLAYERS FROM GIVING THEIR ALL ON SATURDAY MORNING. OCEAN GROVE JUNIOR TENNIS SEASON IS IN FULL SWING AND OUR PHOTOGRAPHER JAMIE CULLUM ALSO BRAVED THE WINTERY CONDITIONS TO TAKE THESE PHOTOGRAPHS. FOR THE FULL RESULTS, SEE HTTP://WWW.TENNIS. COM.AU/TENNISGEELONGINC/ FILES/2016/10/SJUNSH02.PDF.
Audrey, Sam, Jessie and Mika take refuge from the cold. 160938
Mika Derrick serves to her opponent. 160938 Zane Beazley shows his forehand. 160938
Nicky McMahon and Zane Beazley team up for their doubles match. 160938
Rhiley James serves it up. 160938
Julian Powell's serving action. 160938
Mixed day out for the junior Grubbers UNDER 17: Torquay Tigers 1/95 def Ocean Grove 4/89 Round 2 was an away game against Torquay Tigers. Ocean Grove batted first and made 4/89 off their allotted 25 overs against a tight bowling attack. Max Sutton top scored with a classy 42 not out, and he was well supported by Joe McDonald (21) and Harry Tregenza (11). In reply the Torquay batsmen were too strong, chasing down the target in 18 overs for the loss of one wicket. Felix
Drayton was the wicket taker, finishing with 1/14 off his three overs. There was good bowling from Joe McDonald (0/7 off three overs) and Bailey Le Maistre (0/4 off two overs), but the Torquay batsmen were too good on the day. UNDER 15: Ocean Grove 4/126 def St Leonards 7/95 OGCC Under 15 played at the new home of cricket, Ray Menzies, Shell Road Oval. The Grubbers bowled first against St Leonards restricting the visitors to 7/95 from 23 overs.
Best of the bowlers were Cooper Ward taking four wickets for five runs off three overs including a memorable hat-trick, Hayden Ewart 1/16 off 3 and Kody Harrison-Roberts 1/4 off two. Great field catches by Jake Wilson and Josh Kuipers. Ocean Grove then batted themselves to victory making 4/126 from 22 overs. Top scores were Noah Cunningham 34 not out/retired, Louis Beale was the mainstay of the innings with 30 runs and Will Richardson with 11 not out.
THE Bellarine Bears have just started a new summer season of junior T-ball and baseball. The Bears are on the lookout for more under-12s and under14s aged nine to 13 and would love to hear from any kids aged five to nine interested in giving T-ball a try. Boys and girls are welcome. For more information contact the club through the Bellarine Bears Facebook or www. bellarinebears.org.au or the Bears junior co-ordinator Kylie O’Brien on 0414 724 670.
Hogg for guest speaker at Grubber sponsor luncheon FORMER Australian test cricketer Rodney Hogg is a guest speaker at the Ocean Grove Cricket Club sponsors’ day luncheon next month. The 65-year-old who played 38 Tests and 71 One Day Internationals from 1978 to 1985 will be in attendance ahead of the Ocean Grove home A Grade game against Collendina. The luncheon starts at noon on
Rip to River countdown
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PREPARATIONS are ramping up for the 37th Rip to River Classic which takes place in a little over two months. The iconic beach run, Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s biggest annual fund-raiser, will be held on Saturday morning 31 December. For more information log on to the Ocean Grove SLSC website home page at oceangroveslsc.asn. au
Oliver Connell is looking forward to the summer season. 160631
Jessie Briffa in action. 160938
Iconic run: Ocean Grove's largest sporting event the Rip to River Classic will take place on Saturday 31 December. 160903
Saturday 12 November at Ray Menzies Oval, Shell Road sports pavilion in Ocean Grove. Tickets cost $40 per person which includes a two-course lunch and a complimentary glass of beer or wine. For more information email Peter Hart at fivehearts71@hotmail. com or call 0428 563 500.
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Corey Walter in action. 160633
Cobras escape with a draw COLLENDINA escaped with a draw against Drysdale after play was abandoned due to rain on day two of their two-day match at the Hawks’ nest on Saturday. Drysdale had the Cobras A Grade on the ropes at stumps on day one after Collendina was bowled out for 149 from 69.3 overs and the home side was 0/6 in reply. Drysdale, who defeated Portarlington in Round 1, only required 144 runs on day two for victory with all 10 wickets remaining. Collendina coach Corey Walter (34) top scored on 15 October after his side won the toss and batted first. Cobra players Richie Peters (26) and Tom McManus (21) made handy contributions. Drysdale bowler David Boyd was the leading wicket-taker with 3/38 from 15 overs. Both teams shared the three points in the drawn game. Drysdale are in first place on the A Grade ladder, while Collendina are in the third spot after its win at home against Ocean Grove in round one. The Cobras now have a two-week break with a bye in round three, next face Ocean Grove on 12 November in a two-day game at Ray Menzies Oval at Shell Road.
Ben Ricardo trudges off after making 17. 160633
Corey Walter top scored for the Snakes with 34. He is pictured facing the seam of Drysdale's David Boyd. 160633
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Grubbers’ Jubber stars OCEAN Grove Cricket Club playing coach Paul Jubber’s four-wicket haul proved a masterstroke in the Grubbers’ 30-run two-day victory over neighbour Barwon Heads on Saturday 22 October. The left-arm spinner finished with 4/59 from 19.1 overs on day two of the rain affected match at Ray Menzies Oval. Chasing 269 for victory the Seagulls fell short by 31 runs and were bowled out for 238 in 72.1 overs. The battle-of-the-bridge clash was the only BPCA A grade game which resumed on day two after the other three A grade fixtures were abandoned due to inclement weather and unsuitable conditions. Jubber said it was a crucial win in the challenging conditions after the club’s round one loss to Collendina on 8 October. “Really pleased to win against Barwon Heads,” Jubber said. “It was a really tough day to bowl and field and I would also imagine batting wouldn’t have been easy with several rain delays. “We are just delighted to start the season positively and win against a good outfit (Barwon Heads). “They are a good side who will be there and thereabouts come finals time. “A bonus for us is also that we were the only game to play in the A Grade and have a result.”
Not to be outdone, Grubber Corey Buxton claimed the vital wickets of Seagull captain Sam Schaller (0) and the experienced Craig Biddiscombe (24) in the absence of leftarm speedster Dan Roddis. Buxton finished with 3/71 from 21 overs, while Jackson Kent, Thomas Kent and Linden Giuffrida all claimed one wicket apiece. Seagull pair Lewis Hyland (47) and Lachlan Campbell (45) batted well, while Ryan Binder (26) and Jason Mallett (18) failed to capitalise on good starts. Alan Daniel (34) who came in number eight, made a handy late order contribution with the bat. At 6/215 the visitors were in the game but the Grubbers cleaned up the tail with four wickets. On day one, half centuries to Grubbers Mick Kenneady (79) and Rhys Sheather (65) put Ocean Grove in a strong position. Young Ocean Grove batsman Jackson Kent (45) shared in a 65run partnership with Sheather, while Seagull Lachlan Campbell was the pick of the bowlers with 4/82 from 21 overs. The Grubbers compiled 9/268 from 75 overs. Ocean Grove now face reigning A Grade premiers Anglesea, who currently sit in ninth spot, in a twoday game which starts this Saturday at Anglesea.
Dylan Thorley may have only made 10, but he shared a 44-run opening stand with Rhys Sheather to set the Grubbers up. 160632
Rhys Sheather and Dylan Thorley discuss batting tactics while Barwon Heads skipper Sam Schaller walks past and ponders his own side's fate. 160632
Craig Biddisconbe throws the ball back to the keeper. 160632
Rhys Sheather made a valuable 65 for the Grubbers. 160632
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Grubbers honour a ‘lifer’ By Mark Heenan LOYAL Grubber Paul Featherby was made a life member at the Ocean Grove Football Netball Club annual general meeting on Sunday 23 October. A current general committee member, Featherby’s involvement with the Grubbers has spanned almost 30 years. A five-time Ocean Grove reserves premiership player, the inspirational clubman has filled roles as playing reserves coach, non-playing reserves coach, a junior football coach and worked at committee level.
Featherby who played until 2003, said he enjoyed his time with the Grubbers after he relocated to Ocean Grove from Bendigo 28 years ago in 1988. “I (was) from Bendigo and moved down here and was working in the region and naturally I came to the footy club,” he said. “I am staying on (the general committee), I love doing what I do and luckily they allowed me to do that again.” Tony Potter will serve his second term as president, while Ocean Grove
Top honour: Loyal Grubber Paul Featherby was made a life member at the Ocean Grove Football Netball Club AGM on Sunday. 160945
Cricket Club coach Paul Jubber was appointed Director of Football. Jubber replaces Kev Nolan, who will join the club’s general committee. Former Director of Junior Netball Darren Moroney is the new Treasurer. Justine Finlay was appointed Director of Netball, while Gill Hodgson is the new Director of Junior Netball. In other news, Ocean Grove Football Club senior best fairest winner James Linton has signed on with the Grubbers for another season in 2017. The 2016 Damian Clark medallist
finished second behind four-time Les Ash Medal winner Josh Finch at the Bellarine Football League best and fairest in his first year with the Grubbers. OCEAN GROVE FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB COMMITTTEE President: Tony Potter Vice President: Peter Smith Treasurer: Darren Moroney Secretary: Elaine Pearson Director of Football: Paul Jubber Director of Junior Football: Brett Pearson
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Director of Netball: Justine Finlay Director of Junior Netball: Gill Hodgson Director of Sponsorship: Rob Winter Director of Communications: Craig Annand General Committee: John Brooks, Blair Dawkins, Paul Featherby, Kevin Nolan, David Tregenza, Jenny Warren, John Wilkins Sub Committee Member: Bree Fankhauser
Lily Harris competes in the Under 14 girls event at 13th Beach Boardriders Club’s Strapper competition at Beacon. For the full report and more pictures, see page 31.
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