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Ocean Grove Business Association members and traders are gearing up for the second annual Christmas in the Grove. 162056

Tinsel town By Justin Flynn THE Terrace will be bustling with activity and closed to all vehicular traffic for the second annual Christmas in the Grove shopping bonanza. The massive family event will take place on Wednesday 7 December, from 5pm to 8pm, with local businesses spilling out onto the street to entice

Christmas shoppers to spend locally. Ocean Grove Business Association president Ty Simons said Christmas in the Grove would provide local business owners with the chance to showcase their wares. “The first year we tried it as a test and it was a great success,” he said. “It’s not just about a street festival

- it’s also about shopping locally and keeping people in jobs.” The Terrace will be sectioned off from 4pm and will be turned into a pedestrian-only thoroughfare. It’s being billed as the biggest Christmas party the Bellarine has ever seen. Kids are being encouraged to dress

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in their best Christmas costumes and will be entertained by activities, craft making, cupcake cooking, a photo booth and a visit from Santa. The Ocean Grove Men's Shed has been busy building a special chair for Santa to sit in and the Lions Club will also run a sausage sizzle and local cafes will sell food and drink.

“It’s a big Christmas family event and shopping night,” Mr Simons said. “There’s really no need to go anywhere else to do your Christmas shopping, so why not make it a family event and enjoy a night out?” It is hoped that Christmas in the Grove will now be a yearly event and will grow in popularity.

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Scouts ready to raise up THE Ocean Grove Scout Group will hold its annual Christmas tree sale on 3 December at Ocean Grove Park. The Christmas tree sale is the group’s major fund-raiser for the year, enabling it to provide Joey, Cub and Scout youth members with a variety of fun, exciting and challenging activities throughout the year. Preparations are well underway, with Christmas trees already ordered and the Joey, Cub and Scout youth members getting ready to decorate the promotional signs for displaying around the Ocean Grove Park and surrounds. Christmas tree prices start at $55 (6ft tree) and then increase in price by $5 per foot after that. There are several options for purchasing your tree: Come along to the Ocean Grove Park, select your tree and take it home with you. Personally select your tree at the Ocean Grove Park and have it delivered (for a small fee) by one of the friendly Scout Group helpers. Order your tree online at www.oceangrovescouts.com for either pick up or delivery on either of the sales days (check the delivery zone prices on the website). A tree cutting service will be available at the park and Christmas tree stands are also available for purchase. The Ocean Grove Scout Group also offers a pick-up service after Christmas to recycle your tree - simply register for the pick-up service (either at the park or online) and then leave your tree out for collection on Saturday 7 January. A flat fee of $10 covers pick up and recycling of your tree in all zones. For those coming to the Ocean Grove Park, it is rumoured that a special jolly someone in a red suit may be making an appearance at 11.30am on each of the days and there will also be activities for the kids.

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If you would like your child/children aged 2 to 10 years to receive a personal letter from Santa get them to write to: Morrie Barry, Helen Wood, Graham Fisher (RSL sub-branch president) and Ivan Lee. 162101

Firey awards nod By Justin Flynn THE Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Sub-branch has announced plans to sponsor trophies to two local fire brigades. Presentations were awarded to Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove fire brigades last week with the proceeds to go towards a perpetual trophy each year.

“We thought it would be a good idea to be involved in the community," OGBH RSL secretary David Gilroy said. “There are a lot of volunteers within the RSL who give up their time and for all the wonderful work that our volunteer firefighters do, we thought it would work well." Barwon Heads Fire Brigade captain Helen Wood said the trophy

would be awarded on a nomination basis. “We’re awarding it to the member who exhibits the qualities that the RSL and the Australian Defence Force looks for in its personnel," she said. “It will be open to all brigade members from the captain down." Ocean Grove Fire Brigade’s

Morrie Barry echoed the words of Ms Wood. “Those values encompass everything the fire brigade does," he said. “We’ll be awarding our trophy to the Firefighter of the Year." Mr Barry has served for 54 years while fellow volunteer Ivan Lee, who was also on hand to accept the award, will have served for 68 years next month.

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The traffic lights on the corner of Tuckfield Street and Marlin Drive are finally operational. 162078

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THE traffic lights on the corner of Tuckfield Street and Marlin Drive finally became operational last week. Works started on the lights back in late April and were expected to be completed by late July. The $962,000 interesection upgrade was held up due to the requirement of electrical certification. Most road users gave the new lights the thumbs up, but there have been concerns that the lights are not operating on a timer and turn red even when there is no traffic entering from Marlin Drive.

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Janice helps to make a difference Marion Coppins, Jill Gillett, Janice Nation (the VIEW members) and Maureen O’Keefe (Diverstitat).

VIEW of generosity THE Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club’s initiative this year was to donate goods to Diversitat’s 'New Arrival Support Program’ to be distributed to refugee families coming into the Geelong area.

The club was overwhelmed by the generosity of its members and a team of 16 women made up basic essential hygiene packs for women, men, girls, boys and babies. These were then presented to Diversitat in

Norlane by Marion Coppins, Janice Nation and Jill Gellett. This is just one example of Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club’s important outreach into our immediate community.

THE Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club president Janice Nation was awarded the 'Making A Difference Award’ recently. This award is given by the VIEW National Executive to a member who is inclusive and welcoming, locally focused, while also nationally active in the club. Janice has led the club from its initial 25 members to its current 150. Through her strong, enthusiastic leadership she has enhanced the reputation and awareness of VIEW, particularly at a local level, and delivered strong outcomes for the group's charity The Smith Family. The club was delighted that that Janice has been recognised nationally and thanked her for setting up such a strong foundation for OGEV’s future and her commitment to the importance of raising funds for disadvantaged children.

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MORE than 100 people attended the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Sub-branch Remembrance Day service at Ocean Grove Park on 11 November. People paid their respects to our fallen soldiers and a minute’s silence was observed at 11am. Brigadier David Gilroy addressed the crowd as guest speaker and Bellarine Secondary College Ocean Grove campus co-captain Aldo Naulty delivered the In Flanders Field and the Answer to Flanders Field. Wreaths were laid in honour of the fallen and sub-branch padre Phillip Christian gave a prayer.

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Damage to dunes hits us all By Maddie Glynn, Barwon Coast

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Nature at rest SEALS are once again becoming a regular sight along Ocean Grove’s coastline. While seals spend most of their time at sea or on offshore islands, at this time of year they are often seen on rocky areas and beaches along many parts of our coast. Summer is the peak time for adults and juveniles to come ashore for much needed rest and respite after a busy breeding season. “While residents and beachgoers may be lucky enough to catch sight of resting seals on local beaches, we are reminding the community that seals

are protected wildlife and need to be given space," said Doug Stevens, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) acting senior biodiversity officer. “People should keep their distance, keep dogs away and not approach, touch or feed seals because this may contribute to aggressive behaviour towards people over time.” The following conditions and minimum approach distances apply: Do not approach within 30 metres of a seal on land, whether you are also on land or in the water.

· Dogs are not permitted within 50 metres of a seal on land or in the water. At boat ramps or other manmade structures such as piers, you must stay at least five metres away from seals. Never attempt to feed seals. Seals can quickly become dependent on humans, and in some situations can become a nuisance or even dangerous. If you see injured or distressed marine wildlife please call the AGL Marine Response Unit on 1300 AGL MRU (1300 245 678) or DELWP on 136 186.

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OUR sand dunes play a significant role not only from an environmental perspective but from a protection perspective. The dunes protect our towns from the coastal elements. Without the dunes the towns would be threatened and people would not have access to the beach. Dunes for much of our coastline are the last vestige of natural indigenous vegetation intact since European settlement and as such play a vitally important role in providing habitat for our native species, which include highly specialised plants and animals that contribute to keeping the dunes healthy. There have been recent debates on the purpose, use and state of the dunes. Our dunes once were in a much degraded state; the improved condition has only happened from concerned and pro-active people being a voice for our local environment and by limiting access to these fragile environments by the many tens of thousands of people who visit our coast every year. Barwon Coast and others work with volunteers from the community, school students and organisations who contribute thousands of volunteer hours to continue to work towards protecting and enhancing our valuable coastline; providing residents and visitors with lifestyle choices. We constantly see dogs and people, including youth and children entering the fragile

An example of a track made by people and dogs, and school students working towards repairing the damage. Picture: Barwon Coast vegetated zones of the dunes. to enable beach users to access What may appear as innocent the beach responsibly and subfun is compounding the erosion stantially minimise the human effect from the extreme weather impacts. events. The forces of the wind We cannot control the forces and wave action alone changes of nature, but we can collectiveand shapes our coastline con- ly work together to educate othstantly. This erosion process is ers about the natural and approaccelerated when people and priate social values our coastal dogs enter the vegetated area, environments provide. destabilising the sand leading to Barwon Coast Committee greater sand loss and the inabil- of Management is appointed by ity for seeds to germinate and the State Government to mannaturally stabilise the dunes. age 13km of coastal Crown land Sand dunes have the capac- from 7W Collendina to 42W ity to repair and renew on their Barwon Heads. own if we let them. Barwon Coast works in partThrough excessive sand nership with the City of Greater loss, the dunes can become Geelong on numerous projects top heavy leading to slumping and issues, however the primary which alters the face of the dune responsibility for management from a gentle sloping dune face of this section of coastline is to a steeper gradient that pro- Barwon Coast. hibits native animals seeking Anyone with concerns or a safe refuge to rest or shelter questions relating to local their young. coastal zone management is enYou may go past sections of couraged to contact the Barwon the coast that do not have sig- Heads office on 5254 1118. nage indicating no people or To learn more about sand dogs; all dune areas are no go dunes go to www.mesa.edu.au/ zones for people and dogs. For- habitat/dunes05.asp, a very inmalised pathways are provided formative site.

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Girls get on board for it THE Surfing for Girls program kicked off at Ocean Grove with over 40 girls participating at the opening location. The eight-location program covers the whole state and teaches girls some valuable water safety skills and surfing technique in the lead up to summer. The program uses positive female role models and professional surf coaches to pass on skills and knowledge to the next generation of female surfers. Lead coach Matilda McLellan was stoked with the turn out at Ocean Grove. “To have 40 girls out in the water here is incredible,” she said. “The girls were having so much fun and catching heaps of waves. Hopefully this program inspires them to get out in the water over summer.”

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Brickie steps up for perfect lookout fix ian noted some vandalism of the entry steps. As luck would have it, a young bricklayer was working across the road from the damaged steps so his views on what it might cost to repair were sought. Bricklayer Ben Davies made the unsolicited offer that if Rotary supplied replacements for the broken bricks he would voluntarily do the work. The job was completed last Saturday and Rotary has notified the council of the outcome and thanked Ben for his community service.

THE Ocean Grove Rotary Club adopted the Lookout Reserve back in 2008 and has since installed various amenities - including the six local history panels commemorating the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of the township. Volunteers attend fortnightly to clean the panels and pick up litter. Of the 120 plants Rotary volunteers put in last year the ’take’ appears to be about 50 per cent. Some have outgrown the protection and are adapting to the natural conditions of the sites. On one recent visit a Rotar-

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Turning electoral anger into intelligent action TO my community: I am an American citizen and Australian permanent resident. I call the Geelong/ Bellarine region my home, as I work in Geelong and live in Ocean Grove. Like many people across the US, across Australia, and across the world, I’m still processing feelings of shock, sadness, fear and anger over the recent Presidential election. I cast my ballot via postal vote for my home state of Illinois last month. Illinois is one of the few states in the middle of the country that voted for Hillary Clinton. I’m writing because I have

personally struggled with how to harness my angry energy. I can’t change the outcome of the election. I can’t help protect Muslim Americans, Mexican Americans or gay Americans who currently feel under threat in their own country. I can’t make a difference globally - but I can locally. One of my greatest struggles with President-elect Trump is his admissions of sexual assault. I’d like to turn my anger around this admission into action. Locally, Barwon CASA (Centre Against Sexual Assault) provides support to women, men, and gender diverse people who

have survived assault. They also have a 24-hour crisis line. This support is provided for free. I’d like to raise money for CASA so that abuse survivors can continue to access the support that they need and deserve. Like I said, I can’t change the election result ... but I can make change locally. If anyone would like to join my efforts in supporting Barwon CASA, I’ve set up a GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/ turning-anger-into-action Jen Walsh, Ocean Grove.

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State View, with Lisa Neville OF course, Remembrance Day ceremonies have once again been held across the Bellarine Peninsula. I had the honour of attending the Portarlington ceremony, while members of my staff represented me at both Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, where I am told many locals were in attendance to pay their respects, including many school children. At Portarlington the service was conducted on behalf of the Portarlington and St Leonards RSL Subbranch by president Barry Smith and Pastor Alan Gorman. The service was very well patronised with about 180 people attending, including children from both Portarlington and St Leonards primary schools.

Prior to the wreath laying, students from Portarlington sang a very moving song ’We will Remember Them - Lest We Forget’ that was written by their teacher Andrea Kayler Thomson. At Ocean Grove the service was led by president of the local RSL sub-branch Graham Fisher. The ’Ode To The Fallen’ was read by Keith Hankin and subbranch padre Phillip Christian conducted the prayer. Bellarine Secondary students read ’In Flanders Field’ and at Barwon Heads Tony Wheal led the service, Reverend John Minotti conducted the prayer and students of Barwon Heads Primary also read ’In Flanders Field’. I take this opportunity to congratulate all RSL sub-branches on

the Bellarine for the organisation of the 2016 Remembrance Day ceremonies. Like rural and regional centres right across the country, thousands of Bellarine men and women answered the call to war, with many paying the ultimate sacrifice, never returning home. And for those who did, many more with physical wounds and mental scars that stayed with them for life. Lest We Forget. Bellarine Mobile Offices In my role as local member I believe it is important that I am readily accessible to all residents. However as the Bellarine electorate is made up of different communities that are geographically

dispersed I know it can be difficult for some people to meet me in my Newcomb office. As such on a regular basis I hold a mobile office in each town so locals can catch up with me if they wish. Over the coming weeks I will be holding such mobile offices across the Bellarine. Ocean Grove has been organised for Friday 25 November at the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre. Most residents will have received notification of this in the mail. If you do have a matter or concern related to government and you believe I can be of assistance please contact my office as detailed below. Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@parliament.vic.gov.au Twitter@Lisanevillemp 5248 3462

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A rare find a koel around Queenscliff. I received an email from Susanne from Wallington who has had a kingfisher visit her pond on her magnificent property. I called in to Susanne’s and had a walk around the dam area. I didn’t see a kingfisher (unfortunately) but did spot a yellow thornbill, which is a bird that I haven’t seen around the Bellarine Peninsula before. The yellow thornbill is a small to medium-sized thornbill (10cm in length). Yellow thornbills are olive on the back, with white streaks on the cheeks and ears, and pale to bright yellow underparts. There are reddish brown streaks on the chin and throat. I also received an email from Voice reader Carole, who saw an unusual sight of two black swans with their two cygnets in the dog car park, at the bottom of Hodgson Street in Ocean Grove. She watched the swan family continue up the very steep grassy bank heading west out of the car park. On her return to the Dunes car park she decided to see if the swans had made it up to the lookout car park and there they were strutting towards the two-storey holiday homes minus one of their offspring. The cygnets had no sign of adult feathers and were struggling to keep up with the parents. I wondered where on earth the nest could have been around that area and would love to hear if any other Voice readers had seen the family. Thanks Carole for your email. I also received an email from Kevin and Anne Maree, who saw some rednecked stints (migratory shorebirds) at Barwon Heads, and four black kites in Clarendon Road, Drysdale. Kevin sent me the photos that he took, and I’ve included the photo of the red-necked stints with this article.

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I received an email from Peter from Drysdale who observes red-whiskered bulbuls in his garden this time of year. Peter and his neighbour have made an interesting discovery, that the bulbuls eat the small berries that grow on the palm trees in the neighbour’s yard. Hence the attraction of the bulbuls the area. I have included Peter’s photo with this article.

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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. 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. A requirement of the Coastal 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. OUR ENVIRONMENT: Sea Foam: Have you noticed recently the formation of sea foam along our coastline? This foam forms when the ocean contains high concentrations of dissolved organic matter which is churned up by the wind and waves forming this whitish foam that is deposited along the shoreline. This sea foam can be proteins and fats in algae and seaweed, or from other marine plant life. It can sometimes contain fertilisers, detergents or sewage, depending on local events. Most of the time the white foam does not pose a health risk, and we believe the recent events to be caused by the agitation of the seawater from weather conditions. National Recycling Week: November 7th -13th is Planet Arks National Recycling Week. It is important to get it right on bin night and know what you can and cannot recycle in your residential bins and also the coastal reserve bins. Many of our recycling bins are contaminated with items that should be general waste. Recycling efforts are wasted if we do not get it right and becomes an added cost to rate payers for disposal. If you are not sure on what should go in recycling bins in

Thanks so much for the great emails. I’ve been pretty busy lately. I went to Black Rocks Beach at the end of 13th Beach and saw about 50 red-necked stints and a pair of nakeen kestrels. Driving home from work one evening I saw a barn owl in Lake Road, Connewarre, which was lovely. I’ve seen some reed warbler chicks

at Blue Waters Lake. I’ve also seen a very beautiful tawny frogmouth chick in Woodlands. There are kookaburra chicks in Pete and Chris’s nest in Woodlands as well. There is a lot happening around one of the 10 top holiday destinations in the world. - Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com

the Geelong municipality please go to the weblink. https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/recycling/guide.aspx to find out more information. Dead Fish & What to Do: Due to flood waters continuing to flow down the Barwon estuary, we will continue to experience a number of dead fish along the estuary banks and open coastline. The fish that will wash down will be predominantly European Carp and some Redfin. It is important that the carcasses remain in-situ for marine birds and marine insects to feed upon. Please refrain from placing the carcasses in the rubbish bins. These bins are not emptied daily, so rotting carcasses in bins pose a health risk to our field staff. 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. SPECIES OF THE WEEK Leucopogon parviflorus; Coast Beard-heath: It is common on coastal sand-dunes and heaths along the whole Victorian coastline. On many parts of our coast this plant is the most common or dominant shrub species. The fruit, called ‘drupes’ are edible and sweet and dispersed by birds. Gary McPike General Manager

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IT has been a great fortnight for the Bellarine. It was wonderful to read that the Bellarine Peninsula was named one of the top 10 destinations in Lonely Planet’s best value travel destinations for 2017, but they failed to mention that it’s one of the best bird watching destinations as well. I noticed on Birdline Victoria that Robin Spry, a member of Bellarine Birdlife and a wonderfully keen birder, had seen a male eastern or common koel at Queenscliff, so I asked Robyn to contribute to this article. The male koel can be identified by its glossy black plumage (which is tinged with blue and green), and red eye. The common koel is a member of the cuckoo family. Adults are rather shy, and they are heard much more than they are seen. During breeding season koels are found in northern and eastern Australia, south to about Nowra, although occasional birds are encountered further south, in areas such as Queenscliff. The male common koel has a very distinctive and loud cry, which sounds like ’koo-el’, continuously repeated. Robyn reports that In mid-December last year she heard a Koel calling near her from home a couple of mornings, but was unable to find it. This year on 2 November she heard it again and had time to search along the railway line in King Street, Queenscliff. The photo/s were taken from a distance as it was being attacked by a willy wagtail. The eastern koel led Robyn a merry dance for the next hour as it flew from tree to tree nearby. Even standing very close to where it was calling from she could not see the bird. Thanks Robyn for sharing your experience of chasing

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This festival is music to our ears for days and a top notch set of bars, this year’s lucky ticket holders are in for a big birthday treat. It’s the festival’s 20th birthday and its time to raise a toast to this boutique event that boasts a line-up full to the brim with incredible talent from across the globe. Beyond the festival grounds, the picturesque coastal hub of Queenscliff will come alive, with free events staged throughout the township and in the streets, including the huge markets that cover the edge of the foreshore. The festival is sold out for the first time and has been for well over a month, but

fear not ... there’s still a chance to grab a last-minute ticket. For those who have missed out and those who can’t make it, the festival organisers will stage a ticket swap, facilitating a safe and secure system for those who can no longer attend to sell their ticket to a willing punter. Visit qmf.net.au/ticket-swap for more information and to register interest. For full line up and info, go to qmf.net. au. The festival is on from 25 to 27 November.

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WITH a spotlight on homegrown musical talent, this year’s Queenscliff Music Festival is set to be huge. Featuring performances by Aussie music icons Paul Kelly and Charlie Owen, Peter Garrett and The Alter Egos, Killing Heidi, george, Ash Grunwald, Urthboy and much more, the music festival also offers a stellar international program, including Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals, Julien Baker and Son Little. With comedy legends including Doug Anthony Allstars, Denise Scott and Dave O’Neil, a jam-packed kids and family friendly program, gourmet food stalls

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what’s ON 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.

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

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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 ■ Thursday 24 November, Lucy Fox, Johnny Ringo. ■ Friday 25 November, Wayne Heard. ■ Saturday 26 November, Greg. ■ Sunday 27 November, Tenement Funster.

Ocean Grove Bowling Club ■ Salted Fish, Saturday 26 November, at 7.30pm. ■ Happy hour, 5pm-6pm weekdays (excluding public holidays).

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

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 Just cruisin' through LOCAL photographer John Bacon took this stunning photograph of the cruise ship Golden Princess making her way out through The Heads. The ship carries 3700 passengers and crew, weighs 109,000 gross tons, has 17 decks, is 290 metres long and is 54 metres high. The photograph was taken from the Rip View Lookout, Point Lonsdale. ■ Tuckerberry Farm, Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-3pm.

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

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

McGlashan’s Wallington Estate, Swan Bay Road, Wallington ■ Open weekends and public holidays, 11am5pm, new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays. Ph: 5250 5760.

SpringDale Community Garden

■ 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

sic for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Call Marg 5255 1335. ■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

■ 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.

Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove

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

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

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

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

Barwon Heads Community Hall

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

■ Open Day Saturday 26 November, 11am2pm. Meet the members and have a tour of the garden. Take home some tomato seedlings. 270-290 Jetty Road, Curlewis, behind the Drysdale Community Church. Access via the “Rail Trail" side road. Phone 5253 1960.

MARKETS AND FAIRS

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

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market

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

Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall

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.

■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to mu-

■ 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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Third Wednesday of every month

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.

Fourth Monday of every month

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

Last Tuesday 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.

Cafe Maritana

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

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

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■ 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

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

Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove

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

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Ocean Grove Hotel

What’s On: phone 5255 3233 or email news@voicegroup.com.au

Clubs meet

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

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

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.

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

Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827. Chord Club - meet to make music: first and third Wednesday of the month, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

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

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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Cafe’s fare is in demand all over By Justin Flynn IT’S fair to say that Queen of Tarts is rapidly becoming Ocean Grove’s hotspot for home-cooked comfort food. Heather McGill opened the cafe on The Terrace only a few months ago and already locals and tourists have cottoned on that it’s the place to be. “When we opened the door, the cafe was full in five minutes,” Heather said. “It’s been that way since.” Heather owned a gift and garden shop in Queenscliff before she made the bold move into the cafe business. Heather left her native Northern Ireland at the age of 16 and prides herself on her cafe’s home-made fare. “Everything is made here,” she said. “We do a lot of Irish food, which has been very popular. I can’t believe how many Irish people have been spreading the word.” Heather was immediately struck with how welcoming the Ocean Grove community has been. “It’s a really lovely community down here in Ocean Grove,” she said. “A lot of locals come in every day. One lady has bought a Guinness pie every day for her lunch.” As there’s no middle man, Heather’s prices are more than competitive. Nothing is over $10 and it

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has meant that a steady stream of customers have left satisfied. “You think you’re ahead of it all and you look into the cabinet and it’s gone,” she said. Heather only had five weeks to prepare the cafe when she received the keys. “People say it looks quite European when they come in,” she said. “A lot of people love the old-fashioned music we play and the ice cream and iced coffees will kick in once summer arrives.”

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Grubbers apply the pressure UNDER 17: Ocean Grove 4/238 def Drysdale 90 and 39 Ocean Grove went to Drysdale for their Round 5 away game. After losing another toss, the Grubbers produced a fine performance in the field. A sharp fielding effort combined with accurate bowling from Charlie Walter (0/5 off 6 overs) and James Butteriss (0/8 off 6 overs) built pressure on the Drysdale batsmen. A sharp stumping by Max Sutton then started a collapse which saw Drysdale all out for 90. Fletcher Long and Flynn Hardiman each picked up a wicket, while Max Sutton took 3/5 and Matt Stanic 3/13. In reply, Fletcher Long raced to 46 not out before retiring. Max Sutton top scored with a classy 68 not out, and was well supported by hard hitting innings from Flynn Hardiman with 41 (four fours and two sixes) and Charlie

Walter 33 (five fours), as Ocean Grove made 4/238 off just 29 overs before declaring to push for an outright win. Drysdale struggled in their second innings as Ocean Grove bowled and fielded very well, eventually they were all out for 39. The best of the bowlers were Liam King (3/12 off five overs) and Charlie Walter (3/5 off six overs), and they were well supported by Flynn Hardiman (2/0 off three overs) and James Butteriss (1/3 off five overs). Under 13: Ocean Grove Swans 8/189 def Queenscliff Blues 114 Round 5 saw Ocean Grove Swans hosting Queenscliff Blues on a magic sunny day at Memorial Park. The Swans started steadily again with the bookends Harry Patterson 22 and Fletch Keck 27 putting on another great opening stand of 48 for the first wicket. When Queenscliff started to tight-

en up their bowling the result showed with the Blues taking 3/3 in a short period. At 4/79 the Swans looked a little shaky but a great innings by Tajh Wirth 34 steadied the ship. This, together with the tail wagging in the last 10 overs with Tash Higgins 30, Billy Dawson 18 and Toby Gill 13, saw the Swans able to post a satisfying 8/189. In reply the Blues started their innings slowly but safely until a terrific spell of tight bowling from Merrick Platt, capturing two wickets for one run. This together with two wickets each from Tash Higgins (2/8) and Miller Keck (2/12), saw the Swans clean up the Blues tail, finishing all out for 114. A strong team effort from the Swans! With three wins from five rounds, next week sees the Swans clash with country cousins Collendina Cobras at the Snake Pit.

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Great effort by young Cobras in tight game UNDER 15s THIS two day game saw the Cobras Under 15s play host to St Josephs Cricket Club at the Snake Pit. The performance and effort has been very good so far this season but the Cobras were yet to open their account. Captain Brodie Muscat lost the toss and St Josephs elected to bat. Isaac Hale and Muscat opened the bowling without success against a strong batting line-up. It took the accuracy of Mitchell Wingrave to get the initial breakthrough as he combined with Izaak

Terhorst in the field who took a fine catch. Wingrave finished with the figures of 2/18 off 4 overs. The other standout with the ball was young speedster Ned Poynder who took 2/15 off five overs. Hale, Nick Gibbon and Charlie Every also took one wicket each late in the innings. Along with three run outs, St Josephs was finally dismissed for 199. Terhorst and Xavier Norman opened the batting for the Cobras in perfect batting conditions. The start was solid with Norman being dismissed with the score on 11.

Wingrave joined Terhorst and they got the score to 37 with Terhorst being dismissed for a well made 18 in the15th over. Wingrave was next to go with the score on 58, he made a very patient 14. Charlie Every made a quick 13, as did the reliable Sam Donegan. Most batsmen were getting starts but that big score was needed. With the score on 6/84 then 7/88, things had become precarious and the target of 199 looked a long way off. Enter Nick Gibbon and Brodie Muscat. The pair put on an aggressive 69 for the eighth wicket to put the Cobras right back in the game. Gibbon was dismissed for a fine 38

and the score on 157. Diesel McNeil departed with the score on 169 for the loss of nine wickets. Thirty-one runs to win and one wicket in hand. Harrisyn Wingrave came to the crease after being promoted from the Under 11s. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappoint. The exciting nine-year-old took part in a final wicket partnership with Muscat to get the Cobras to within 10 runs of the St Josephs huge total. Muscat was the last wicket to fall with the score on 189. Muscat was brilliant with 35 and Wingrave equally as brilliant with 10 not out. Not quite a win but the Cobras Under 15s are start-

ing to realise what they are capable of. UNDER 13s Perfect conditions at Portarlington for the Cobras Under 13s. The team put together two days of great team cricket to come away with a solid win. The Cobras made 149 with Harrison O'Neil (23no) and Tom Gross (22no) the top scorers. A fantastic effort in the field dismissed Portarlington for 85. Max McLachlan starred with three wickets bowling his tricky leggies and a run out. The opening bowling partnership of James Devine and Zak Poynder bowled with pace and set up the win.

Rodney Hogg, right, tossed the coin as coaches Paul Jubber, left, and Corey Walter watch on.

Hogg proves a fair old hit played in 38 Tests and 71 ODIs between 1978 and 1985 and took 123 test wickets at an average of 28.47, was a guest speaker at the Ocean Grove Cricket Club sponsors’ day luncheon prior to start of

play at the Shell Road sports pavilion. Hogg shared stories from his national cricket playing days and gave the audience an insight into the locker room banter in the Australian dressing room.

Dip in and have a go - and paddle your own canoe! THE Bellarine Paddlers will hold an open day on Saturday 26 November. The club hopes to attract new members to what is a growing sport in the Ocean Grove area. The open day will be at 18W on the river, about halfway be-

tween Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads from 10am to 2pm. Paddling activities will be free, with all gear provided. Craft will include kayaks, canoes, surf skis and SUPs (stand up boards). The latter will be provided by local com-

pany WSUP, with instructors on hand. A sausage sizzle and drinks will be available for a gold coin donation. For further info contact bellarinepaddlers@gmail.com

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FORMER Australian test cricketer Rodney Hogg tossed the coin at the round-four A Grade Ocean Grove and Collendina match on Saturday 12 November. The 65-year-old, who

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SURFSIDE WAVES AGM Sunday, 4th December 11am Shell Road sports pavilion Surf bronze recap: Ocean Grove SLSC participants were among many locals who took part in the bronze All playing members and parents requalification day at Ocean Grove main beach on Saturday 12 November. Picture: Mark Heenan and friends welcome Locals take part in opening surf requal to 100 participants took part overcast conditions. For those who missed out, Election of all new office bearers and UP in the season’s first bronze medComponents of day included other requal opportunities will al re-qualification day at the theory, demonstrating effec- take place at the following locaOcean Grove Surf Life Saving tive first-aid and CPR, a 400m tions: committee membership. Club on Saturday 12 November. ocean swim plus surf survival · Saturday 26 November, at Ocean Grove SLSC locals and rescue skills. Bancoora SLSC. Sausage sizzle served after were joined alongside mem“Most of the requals were bers from nearby Bancoora, bronze medallion (and) ocean · Sunday 4 December, at Thirteenth Beach SLSC. Thirteenth Beach and Point conditions were favourable,” the meeting. Lonsdale surf life saving clubs Ocean Grove SLSC administra- · Saturday 10 December, at Pt with small clean surf on offer in

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Grovers head to finals OCEAN GROVE BOWLS OCEAN Grove will be on show in April during the State Championship week with another two titles locked in the cupboard which brings two more opportunities to capture a state title. An all-Ocean Grove semi-final in both Men’s and Women’s Geelong Region Fours Championships ensured there would be a representative in the final of both events. Marlene Sutton along with Lorraine Oliver, Lorraine Hunt and Pauline Almond, battled it out with Adele Ryan, Marg Carroll, Lorraine Kirk and Val Cook to record their one shot win on an extra end after the two teams could not be split after the regulation 18 ends, and now earn a hit out with Highton’s Anne Cotterill in the final. The Highton four started with a bang and controlled the game in the early stages and jumped to a 15-3 lead. Generally that would be a difficult task to come back from but Sutton’s team end by end and shot by shot fought their way back into the contest to unbelievably draw level at 16-16 with two ends to play. Oliver, Hunt, Almond and Sutton had the momentum when it mattered most and were able to capture a magnificent comeback to take the final two ends and become region champions. On the adjacent rink at Queenscliff in the Men’s event, Chris Price, Cal Hanna, Craig Hodges and Matt Flapper secured the championship against the Leopold team skipped by Ben Russell. Team Flapper earned their spot in the final with a win against club mates Peter Lewis, Owen Clark, Adam Bateup and Mick West in the semi-final. The Grover’s foursome started the final playing with power and precision before the Leopold team with grandson Brad, son Craig and grandfather Col Pavey, along with Russell, made their move on the scoreboard to get back within two shots 13-15. That was the spark the Grove

team needed which set their wheels in motion to finish the game off and control the remaining ends to run out winners 22-13. Tennent almost Joan Tennent walked away with a silver medal for the second year running in the Victorian Over 60s Ladies Singles Championship. Having the privilege of competing for a state title on your home greens does not happen to often and for Tennent playing at Ocean Grove in front of a home crowd the stage was set. In the round of 16 match against Wodonga’s Marg Bedford Tennent was clinical to win 21-5 and then survived a close encounter coming back from 6-16 down to beat Glen Waverley’s Pat Joint 21-19. Day two and a semi-final against Moama’s Marilyn Stephenson was the reverse from the quarter final. Tennent led 16-6 and looked in full control before Stephenson showed her class to stage a comeback to actually take the lead 20-19. Luckily for the Grover the comeback was short lived as the local star took two shots to claim her spot in the state final winning 21-20. The fairy tale finish scripted unfortunately did not go to plan as Portland’s Joy McGrath had other ideas and played a terrific game of singles to record a 21-8 win and walk away from sunny Ocean Grove as State Champion. Grover’s topple last year’s premiers Ocean Grove’s premier division have returned to the winners list with a convincing win against last season’s premiers Victoria. The road trip to Ballarat proved a success and a determined side hungry to bounce back from the defeat to Bareena the week before controlled the match from the outset to come away winners with three rink wins. Peter Lewis, playing his first match at Premier Division level for Ocean Grove settled in well to lead for Matt Flapper and they, along with Shaun Myers and Ken Thomas, led the way for the Grover’s with a

commanding 35-16 rink win. Craig Hodges 27-20 and Mick West 28-25 both fought hard to get the points which ensured the majority were coming back to Geelong. After six rounds the Grover’s sit in second spot on the ladder. A day on the green took a new meaning for Grove’s Andrew Johnston, Judith Jenkins, Ian Turner and Jim Rogan as they barnstormed their way to a thumping 42-5 rink win. Scoring 40 in a pennant game is a feat rarely achieved but holding your opposition to five over 25 ends is an incredible effort. Bill Ryan’s team 32-16 also claimed a significant rink win and contributed to Division 5’s 14 points and 117-69 win. Just as important for the overall margin of the side in Division 6 John Forde, Ross McDonald, Phil Lock and John Aitken were just as impressive in their match against Inverleigh. Aitken’s side went on a scoring spree to card a 41-14 rink win which ensured they kept the 10 match points and in doing so keep their final four hopes alive now three wins from six matches. Peter Crammond returned from a week on the greens in Barham and led the Division 9 team along with Harold Curwood to both get their rink wins 24-19 and 25-23 which was enough to currently sit top two on the ladder. Their 49-42 win in the away match against Belmont their third for the season. Joy and Denis Pugh returned to the greens and had an immediate impact as they along with Gary Franklin and Rocket Rodoni cruised to 28-10 on the scoreboard while Peter Townsend kept his good form going with a 26-20 win which now give the tens a sniff of the top four. In-form Marlene Sutton, with leader JJ Jenkins, Bob Poole and Jimmy Rogan, continue their run of form as Midweek Division Two flew the flag for the Grover’s in Round 7. Sutton 33-12 and Val Cook 30-12 easily offset the narrow two shot loss to Barb Gilbert's four.

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Ellie shines in surf THE Victorian stop of the Wahu Surfers Groms Comps concluded at Ocean Grove on Sunday, crowning six champions across seven divisions. Barwon Heads surfer Ellie Harrison finished runner-up in the Under 14s event. A small overnight swell increase and a second consecutive day of light winds provided an excellent stage for the field of enthusiastic grommets. The standout performer of the day was 10-year-old Willis Droomer (Jan Juc), claiming wins in both the Under 12 and Under 14 Boys finals. Droomer only entered the Under 14 Boys at the last minute, taking an alternate position in the draw after a late injury withdrawal from to a fellow junior surfer. The extra workload failed to dampen Droomer’s scoring power, winning all of his eight heats across the two day event. “This Wahu event was great fun,” an elated Droomer said. “The waves were a little tricky but there were some good sections, I just focused on surfing smart heats and it paid off.” Second place in the Under 14 Boys went to event standout Ethan Huxtable (Jan Juc), with Spencer Kay (Jan Juc) placing third over local Zeph Lamperd. In the girls eldest division, Sage Goldsbury’s (Cape Woolamai) two wave total of 17.04 (out of a possible 20) proving too strong for her opponents. Barwon Heads’ Ellie Harrison was left searching for a major score on her last ride but was unable to take the lead, finishing in second with a 14.17 total. “I really enjoy the Wahu format, with everyone getting to surf at least twice,” Goldsbury said. “It was just what I needed before the Australian Junior Titles at home next week.” This place went to Poppy Corbett, with Bea Conroy rounding out the final in fourth place. Conroy was also awarded the Woolworths Fresh Wave Award, presented to the best and fairest female surfer from each event. Conroy displayed a high degree of sportsmanship and exhibited future surfing talent and as a result received a $250 Woolworths voucher. The boys Woolworths Fresh Wave Award went to Malachi White after his breakthrough performance in the Under 12 Boys division. Champions were also crowned in several other divisions after a long day of surfing, including Mia Huppatz (Jan Juc, Under 12 Girls), Lachlan Smith (Newcastle, Under 10 Boys), Sara Hickson (Blairgowrie, Under 10 Girls) and Teal Lamperd (Barwon Heads, Under 8).

Regarded as one of the major stepping stones in the development of young Australian surfers, the nine-event Wahu Surfer Groms Comps presented by Woolworths caters for surfers from Under 8 to Under 14 and will be held in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia over summer. The Under 8 is a mixed division with parent assists. As an added bonus, the respective winners of the Under 14 boys’ and girls’ divisions from each event will receive an invite to attend an allexpenses paid, three-day Wahu Surf Camp at the Hurley Surfing Australia High-Performance Centre (HPC). For the South Australian and Victorian events, the Wahu Surf Camp prize will be awarded to the highest place Under-14 Boy and Girl who reside in that respective State. The Wahu Surfer Groms Comps presented by Woolworths have helped to launch the careers of many of Australia’s most promising junior surfers with more than 800 children set to take part in the 2016/17 event series. Previous champions include Matt Banting, Jacob Willcox, Luke Hynd, Eli Steele, Kai Hing, Chris Zaffis, Quinn Bruce, Ellie-Jean Coffey, Macy Callaghan, Isabella Nichols, Holly Wawn and Laura Poncini.

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Ellie Harrison in action at the Wahu Groms event at Ocean Grove. 162142

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Star power: Ocean Grove runner James Dalton claimed a podium finish at the Run Geelong. 162150 Picture: MARK HEENAN

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OCEAN Grove runners dominated with top performances at Run Geelong on Sunday 20 November. Local James Dalton who won the Thirteenth Beach Trail Run on 4 November, finished in third in 40:20 in the 12km event. Dalton who won the 30-39 age group, will aim for his first podium finish at Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Rip to River Classic 10km race next month. “It puts the pressure on, but I am up for it,” he said. Dalton’s close friend Cam Spolding came sixth in 46:17 in the 30-39 age group in the 12km race. In the 6km event, Ocean Grove Ty Cover (22:04) came sixth in the 18-29 age group and was 12th overall. In other results, local Xavier Eales who finished 15th, came fourth in the Under 16 age group in 22:25. Fellow Under 16 competitor Sebastian Asher finished seventh in his age group in 22:37 and came 19th overall. A record crowd of almost 13,000 competitors took part in Run Geelong which raised more than $300,000 for the University Hospital’s Maternity Ward refurbishment in Geelong. In other developments, preparations are underway for the 37th Rip to River Classic run on Saturday morning 31 December. Adult prices start from $45 online for Ocean Grove SLSC’s annual major fund-raiser. Meanwhile, the first ever Ocean Open Water Swim Festival will take place on Sunday 29 January at Ocean Grove SLSC. Log on to http://oceangroveslsc. asn.au/ to register for both events and for more information.

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Grubbers cruise on to victory OCEAN Grove C Grade scored a 10-wicket win on first innings over cross-town rivals Collendina thanks to a blistering 92 not out from Isaac Saunders on Saturday. The Grubbers resumed at 0/101 on day two declared at 0/160 from 19 overs after Saunders and fellow opener Adam Spiby (59no) made a half-century. Collendina were 4/133 from 50 overs in its second dig with Cobra Mark Fletcher was 51no at the finish of play. The Grubbers went down by seven runs against Drysdale in a thrilling D g= Grade one-day match on Saturday. Batting first, the Hawks were all out for 133 from 38.1 overs with Ocean Grove Jarryn Dower the star with the ball after he finished with his best figures of 5/13 from eight overs. In reply Ocean Grove were all out for 126 from 37.1 overs. Grubbers batsman Darren Roddis top scored with 32. Ocean Grove B Grade had the bye in Round 4.

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Wallabies edge out Cobras

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Lamb bowls Cobras to victory boulevard COLLENDINA gun strike bowler Charlie Lamb’s six-wicket haul was the catalyst in the Cobras’ 26-run win over Ocean Grove at Ray Menzies Oval on Saturday. Chasing 230 for victory the A Grade Grubbers were in deep trouble at 4/49 before Ocean Grove coach Paul Jubber (75) and Mick Kenneady (38) combined in a crucial 52-run fifth wicket partnership. Jubber paid tribute to Lamb’s excellent spell alongside fellow Cobras bowlers Andy Higgins, 2/72 from 25 overs and Jye Hearps, 1/46 from 22 overs. Lamb finished with the stunning figures of 6/65 from 22.3 overs.

“Charlie was outstanding,” Jubber said. “Credit to Charlie, Jye and Andy - they bowled to their fields.” Former Collendina co-coach Ben Ricardo (50) who scored a half-century on day one, said Lamb won’t play until the new year with a family trip planned to United Kingdom over the Christmas period. “Yeah, Charlie will miss the next couple of games but we will get him back after the bye in January, so he should only miss two games, which is good,” Ricardo said. Meanwhile Jubber said it was disappointing to lose a two-day game at home after a win against Barwon Heads

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in Round 2 and an away victory over Anglesea on 5 November. “It is always disappointing to lose, especially at home and against one of our arch rivals,” he said. “Losing wickets early naturally put us under pressure.” At 5/101, the home side fought hard to make a 200-plus total with Jubber and Grubber wicket-keeper Huon Bertino (18) putting on 56 runs for the sixth wicket. In the end, Ocean Grove were bowled out for 203 from 73.4 overs. On day one, Cobras coach Corey Walter continued his excellent start to season with a crafty 72 as he and Ben Ricardo shared in a

third-wicket 73-run partnership. Cobras all-rounder Andy Higgins chimed with 36 in the middle-order, while Nathan Walter (24) made a handy contribution batting at number three. The Cobras were cruising at 2/160 before the Grubbers hit back and rolled the visitors for 229 from 74.2 overs. Ocean Grove bowler Lindon Giuffrida (2/41) claimed the vital scalps of Walter and Ricardo. Grubbers spin-king Mick Gill, who bowled 25 overs took 3/80, while fellow tweaker Thomas Kent chimed in with 2/32. This Saturday, Ocean Grove travels to Barrabool for a two-day game, while Collendina is at home to Portarlington.

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WALLINGTON scored a narrow victory over Collendina B Grade in their two-day clash on Saturday 19 November. The Wallabies resumed at 4/79 on day two after bowling out the Cobras for 148 from 47.2 overs on day one at Collendina. Wallington all-rounder Dane Wise-Graham continued his promising start with bat in 2016/17 as he top scored with 40 and followed his 59 against Newcomb in round one. The Wallabies were bowled out for 153 from 57.1 overs on day. Wallaby Murray Biemans made 32 with the bat to go with his 4/61 on day one. Despite the loss, Cobra Dean Britt had a brilliant game with bat and ball after his 73 on day one, and then he claimed a fourwicket haul on Saturday. Britt finished with 4/30 from 19 overs, while Cobras teammate Craig Goodger took 3/55 from 20 overs. In D Grade one-day games, Collendina 1 scored a comfortable 136-run win over Anglesea at the Bellarine Secondary College Ocean Grove campus on Saturday. The Cobras made 9/190 from 40 overs. In reply, Collendina tore through the Anglesea batting line-up after the visitors were bowled out for 64 in 17.2 overs. Cobra Daniel McManus was the star bowler with 6/31 from eight overs. Collendina 2 lost to Jan Juc by 76 runs in their one-day match at Connewarre on 19 November. Batting first, Jan Juc were all out for 140 from its 40 overs. In reply, Jan Juc bowled out the Cobras for only 64 from 21.5 overs. Shark bowler McCallum Fox claimed a hat-trick and finished with figures of 3/25 from six overs, while team-mate Matthew Sprigg claimed 5/13 from eight overs.

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By Justin Flynn OCEAN Grove Bowling Club coach Matt Flapper won the men’s singles state title in Shepparton on Remembrance Day. Flapper defeated Lee Schraner from Rosny Park in Tasmania in the final. The final score was 21-4 with Flapper dominating from start to finish. Flapper said he was expecting more success in the triples and pairs. “I’ve never considered myself a specialist singles player and would always choose a team event every time,” he said. Flapper made the quarter-finals in the triples and semi-finals in the pairs, but went all the way in the singles and it wasn’t until late in the tournament when he considered himself a chance. “I was still hanging in there in the singles, but once I got on the carpet at Shepp Park they were coming

out alright,” he said. “It got to the stage where I thought that if someone’s going to beat me, they will have to play pretty well.” Flapper cruised through the tournament winning by six shots in the round of 32 to start things off. He then demolished local hope Geoff Franze 21-7 in the round of 16 and then crushed Wangaratta’s Ian Brimblecombe 21-11 in the quarter finals. Flapper won his way through to the final with a 21-13 victory against Lorne’s Leigh McIlvenny and then never looked like losing the final. “I exceeded my expectations to get that result,” he said. “He’s (Lee Schraner) a quality player and I’ve played a lot of bowls with him before he moved to Tassie and we’ve always got on really well, but I put him on the back foot right from the start.”

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