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Works will end storm woes

By Justin Flynn The stormwater drainage problems at Collendina that resulted in the severe April floods will be fixed by the council in March next year.

Some Collendina residents awoke last week to works being conducted at the drainage site at Pembroke Road, believing that repairs had finally commenced, but the council told the Voice that it was not the case.

“Council installed a footbridge and the works that some residents saw were a tidy up of that area,” a City of Greater Geelong spokesperson said.

The council will begin fixing the stormwater drainage problems next March. The council spokesperson said the repairs would involve concreting the drain channel and vegetation offset.

The work is expected to take around six weeks.

Collendina resident Veronica Fleming contacted the Voice to express her delight that the council had finally started fixing the drainage problem that saw dozens of houses severely damaged during the April flood. Ms Fleming’s house was inundated by the stormwater and she and her husband had to seek temporary accommodation for six weeks.

“I just don’t want to go through that again,” she said.

“We’ve had a few close shaves.”

Veronica Fleming and Louey were ecstatic that works on the stormwater drainage problem in Collendina had begun.

One-punch killer jailed

By Luke Voogt Ocean Grove father-of-three Richard Andrew Vincec will spend at least five years behind bars after killing a 22-year-old man with a single punch.

Supreme Court Justice Peter Riordan sentenced Vincec to eight years in prison with a non-parole period of five years after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Thursday.

Vincec punched Jaiden Walker in the left cheek outside Cherry Bar in Melbourne’s CBD on 6 May, causing him to fall back and hit his head on the ground, the court heard.

Mr Walker died in hospital on 12 May after suffering a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain.

“As a result of your actions, a fine young man has been deprived of the rest of his adult life,” Justice Riordan said.

“One hopes that the intensity of the pain (Mr Walker’s family feels) will be reduced in the passage of time, but it will never be completely resolved.”

On the day of the manslaughter Vincec had been drinking and took drugs in the toilet of the bar.

Security camera vision played in court showed Vincec kissing a woman

outside the bar who Mr Walker had been in a sexual relationship with.

After two minutes, the woman pushed Vincec away. Vincec offered to shake Mr Walker’s hand, who ignored him and moved away.

“You moved towards Jaiden, insisting that he shake your hand and you escalated the situation by saying ‘shake me hand, c***’,” Justice Riordan said.

The two eventually shook hands aggressively. “(You) said ‘grab my hand like that and I’ll hit you,” Justice Riordan said.

Friends tried to restrain the two men

for 15 seconds before Vincec moved around them and punched Mr Walker in the left cheek.

“As you ran away from your mortally injured victim, he lay on Russell Street and was unconscious when attended to by passing doctors who did their best to preserve his life until emergency services arrived,” Justice Riordan said.

“You were intercepted by police elsewhere in the city and you initially denied any involvement in a fight however, in your formal interview, you admitted your wrongful conduct.”

Vincec wrote to Mr Walker’s family accepting full responsibility for his death and rang police every day until his victim died, the court heard.

Justice Riordan took the guilty plea into account when handing down the sentence and said Vincec had shown genuine remorse.

Vincec’s prospects of rehabilitation were good due to his supportive partner, stable employment, determination to support his children and compliance with bail conditions, Justice Riordan said.

The court heard Vincec had previous convictions for violent offending.

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Forum works

By Justin Flynn

Naomi Adams you envisage a three-councillor collaborative approach might work?; and how will you develop a consistent communication pathway and processes with all the Bellarine communities you will serve?

Mr Emery said hot topics were: community libraries, climate change, roads and housing developments.

“There was concern about growth corridors and a lack of infrastructure outside the developments themselves,” he said.

“There were concerns about climate change effects on the coastline and on agriculture and libraries came up a couple of times as did rail links and a few

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Mr Emery said the forum was a success.

“We put some thought into the structure behind it,” he said.

“We’d run forums before and put some thought into them so everything was clear.

“Candidates were asked about challenges across the Bellarine and some were very detailed and had done a lot of homework while others hit one key issue.”

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She was put in an isolation ward due to fear of transmission, and her right arm and left leg were paralysed. After a near full recovery at the age of 15, Barbara lived an independent and productive life. She married, had four boys, worked in hospitals and as a bridal dressmaker, and was very active in her spare time. Now, the independence she fought so long and hard for is now being challenged by the debilitating effects of Late Effects of Polio (LEoP).

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Bellarine Ward candidates spoke at a forum and answered questions from Ocean Grovers last week.

The forum, which 12 of the 13 candidates attended, was held at Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Art Sims was the only candidate absent.

Forum facilitator Phil Emery said there were “around 100 to 120” people present.

The two-hour forum enabled candidates for the upcoming council elections to put forward their visions to voters. Voters will choose three candidates to fill the Bellarine Ward allocation of councillors.

“They were pleased to see so many of the candidates had turned up and they were also pleased that there was a forum taking place,” Mr Emery told the Voice.

“There was nothing contentious between the candidates they seemed to realise that they need to work co-operatively as a threesome if elected.

“They’re all communityminded people to bother to come along to a forum and they were very respectful - so too were the candidates.”

Each candidate was give five minutes to introduce themselves and then answer three questions: what are the major challenges facing these coastal towns and communities represented here tonight?; what are the major challenges facing the Bellarine; and how do

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Arts trail a stroke of genius

By Justin Flynn The Bellarine Arts Trail has more than doubled in size since its debut last year.

The trail, which promotes art and artists on the peninsula, showcased 38 artists at 19 venues in 2016, but this year, more than 100 artists are taking part at 40 venues.

Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale have been added to the trail, which will also feature Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads.

“Everyone’s excited about it - the maps are running out the door,” Bellarine Arts Trail coordinator Karen Shirley said.

“I had 5000 and I’m down to my last couple of hundred.”

The trail allows people to visit artists and view their work in their own studios and creative venues.

“One of the reasons we started was that we reckoned there was a gap for artists to showcase their work,” Ms Shirley said.

“Our aim is to really develop the Bellarine as an art destination in the eyes of visitors.”

The trail will be held on the Melbourne Cup weekend, which Ms Shirley said would maximise the benefits to the wider region.

“There are strong benefits to the community,” she said.

“We picked a busy weekend anyway, but people will also come to eat and drink and stay in accommodation places.”

The Bellarine Arts Trail, which is organised

by Barwon Heads Arts Council, will be held on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 November, from 10am to 4pm.

For more information and to view the arts trail map, see barwonheadsartscouncil.com.au

Artists gathered at KYOSK, one of the stops on the Bellarine Arts Trail.

Artists get busy on warehouse site

By Justin Flynn A group of local artists is attempting to turn a warehouse in the Ocean Grove industrial estate into an artistic hub.

The warehouse has already been given a spruce up with Debra Jackson, Steve Parkhill, Pam Wansink, Lance Nutt, Kaz McGlynn and Erica Wynn all showcasing their work at the Marine Parade address.

And they want other local artists to move in with them.

“We’re seeing what sort of response we get,” Debra Jackson said.

“The front is being assessed for a cafe and there’s some possibility of having a monthly craft market out the front.

“We have been taking artists since September and have six studios up and running and have room for more.”

There are currently eight artists working from

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the warehouse, most being Ocean Grove locals with a couple from Barwon Heads and Leopold.

There is a mix of media including painting, printmaking, drawing, collage, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, lead-lighting and leather work. One artist specialises in the art of bonsai plants.

Pam Wansink moved in and said she loved the extra space to work in.

“It’s great to be able to concentrate on art. It would be great to get our art out there and bring people to us.”

Steve Parkhill is in a similar situation.

“There seems to be an influx of baby boomers that have retired or retired early and taken an interest in doing their own art,” he said.

The group is part of the Bellarine Arts Trail, where more than 100 artists have registered for the event which takes place on 4 and 5 November.

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The school grounds will be completely transformed on 3 November from 3pm with students’ artwork, live music and activities. Favourites such as carnival rides, sideshow games and a classic bake sale will also be there.

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.

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Young athletes hit road Three junior Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club members travelled up to Coolangatta for the short and long course races on the weekend.

Cam Bohan finished sixth in the under-19 short course with a time of 2.38.40, Jesse Coulson was 12th in 2.2.43.54 and Briely Wright finished 13th in the under-19 female event in 3.17.25.

The race was broken up into ski, swim, board and a run at the end - an exhausting total of 32.4km.

For the first time in years the race was an 'out and back’ course all off the Coolangatta beach.

“The endurance event was an excellent experience for the young athletes who spent most Sunday mornings since May completing 1.5-to-two-hour training sessions in preparation for race day," head coach Sonia Kinsey said.

“This is particularly hard considering that we have yet to be able to swim in the ocean due to the temperature in

Victorian waters. These athletes would then participate in further swim, board, ski and run training during the week combined with their study loads."

The Victorian weather can make it difficult for southern athletes to get enough kilometres under their belts to complete such an event. The harsh winter conditions and lack of light after school hours are a deterrent.

These athletes will now focus with the rest of the squad on the Victorian Endurance Championships which will be held at Half Moon Bay in November before the short course season of surf beach racing starts in early December. At present the majority are training twice a day.

Athletes can choose to complete either the short or the long course event over the two days either as an individual or as a team.

The major event, the Elite open male and female was won by Queensland atheltes Ali Day (elite male) and Courtney Hancock (elite female).

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Ocean Grove’s Boorai Wednesday playgroup received a grant of $4000 from Bellarine Community Health’s Health and Wellbeing Fund for its new HEPS program.

HEPS aims to improve members’ nutrition through the inclusion of fresh food boxes delivered weekly for morning tea as well as cooking classes twice a term.

“It allows us, for the next 12 months, to provide morning tea and cooking classes,” playgroup communications officer Kate Morrissy told the Voice.

“It allows the children to select their own food and to make healthy choices.”

The ingredients are being sourced locally, from Ocean Grove Fruit Shop and Sprouts Canteen and Catering.

“This program was designed with consultation of our members

and we are all so excited for our kids to get involved with cooking, education and sampling different fresh foods,” Ms Morrissy said.

“This program will begin at the start of term four so we invite any parents, grandparents or carers and their 0-5 year olds to come along and get involved.”

Boorai Wednesday playgroup is a not-for-profit playgroup run by the attending parents. It strives to be a welcoming environment that allows parents and their preschool aged children to socialise and connect with the local community.

The Health and Wellbeing Fund supports community focused notfor-profit organisations to make positive improvements to the health and wellbeing of communities on the Bellarine Peninsula. The fund is presented by Bellarine Community Health.

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Big numbers expected at spring fair Thousands are expected to flock to St Peter’s Anglican Church in Ocean Grove next month for its annual fair.

Fair organiser Bob Fraser said there were “a couple of thousand" at the fair last year and that there was no reason the numbers couldn’t be bigger in 2017.

The fair offers heaps of fun for the whole family.

Children are allowed unlimited time on the free jumping castle and can join in on

the free painting and colouring activities. There will be the usual assortment of lucky dips, toy stall and balloons.

Adults can browse the plant stall and everything from flowers, cakes, preserves and jams, bric-a-brac, jewellery, jigsaws and book will be for sale.

Members of the Hearts and Crafts group have been busy creating items to sell and there will be plenty of options for those looking to get a head start

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A massive hamper will be raffled off.

The fair is on Saturday 11 November from 9am to 1pm at St Peter’s Anglican Church, on Draper Street, just behind Ocean Grove Park.

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Cycle gran’s victory

By Luke Voogt Barwon Heads gran Roslyn Claringbold conquered 400km of scenic road on her bike last week, raising $11,223 for grandson Gilbert, who has muscular dystrophy.

“And I’ve still got some more to come,” she said.

The 67-year-old described the four-day ride as one of her greatest challenges to date.

“I was absolutely exhausted - it was like nothing I’ve done in my life,” she said. “I wasn’t the oldest but I was definitely the most inexperienced cyclist.”

But the ride was nothing compared to the challenge grandson Gilbert would face in his everyday life, she said.

“By pushing through to achieve this challenge I have found a toughness that will stand me in good stead as my family and I face our future.”

Ros battled steep climbs and stiff headwinds on the ride which wound through some of the most scenic parts of western Victoria.

“Beautiful scenery often comes with lots of hills,” she said.

“Buoyed along by a few riders more experienced than me, I managed to stay on the road and push up the hills.”

Often, the encouragement of other riders helped her get to the end of each leg.

Jasper Stancombe, Ben Maguire and Will Bohnke are mad about cartoons.

A comic look at life

By Justin Flynn Three Ocean Grove Primary School students are just crazy about cartoons.

Ben Maguire, Jasper Stancombe and Will Bohnke are three close friends who spend most of their spare time creating their own cartoons.

The Grade 4 students come up with their own ideas and call themselves the Cheesy Chips.

“We were at Ben’s house eating cheesy chips

and that’s how we came up with the name,” Jasper said.

A far cry from computer games and watching TV, the trio prefers to create and develop their own ideas onto paper.

“We all like drawing and every time we get to do creative writing at school, we do comics,” Jasper said.

“Every Friday we go someone’s house and work on our ideas for two hours,” Ben said.

The boys were inspired by the Amulet range of comic books, but enjoy old favourites, such as Peanuts.

They rarely disagree.

“We all come up with the ideas,” Ben said.

“We get along pretty well and we don’t fight.”

“We do like to do it together,” Will said.

All the boys enjoy maths at school.

“It’s kind of like learning a different language because it’s all numbers,” Jasper said.

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Ocean Grove SLSC Facilities Manager Vince Occhipinti with Sam Davidson, Sienna, Jennifer, Melody, Quinn and OGSLSC captain Lewis Howell-Pavia. 174210

Open day for Nippers comprehensive talk about the Nipper program.”

There were also beach demonstrations with Belt and Reel training and the IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat), while onlookers could watch the club’s popular Sunday Nipper Surf Sport Training program.

A survey was also conducted with “The objective to use the Open Day as an opportunity to talk to members and non-members about what they think the Club does well and what could be improved,” said Ocean Grove SLSC vice-president Stephanie Asher said.

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The major focus of Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s annual Open Day was Nippers and Nipper parent engagement on Sunday 22 October.

Ocean Grove SLSC president David Pavia said it allowed management committee and volunteer personnel to welcome non-members and their families expressing interest to join club.

“The emphasis was certainly on Nippers (and parents) and Nipper Surf Sport, it was a Nipper open day,” Pavia said.

“Darren Ball, our Junior Activities Manager organised it, he gave a very

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Club back on course

Ocean Grove Bridge Club committee and guests from Melton Bridge Club.

Gift builds bridges “We were so grateful to them for the donation,“ Melton Bridge Club secretary Rosemary Hare told the Voice.

“We only have 14 members and have only been going for a couple of years so our funds were very limited and the fire took out everything we had including the cupboard the things were stored in.

“It was quite a blow to us but we now have a new cupboard and some tables that we’ve purchased with the donation from Ocean Grove.“

President George Del Papa handing over cheque to Melton Bridge Club president Ross Waddell.

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This offer is part of the City’s recycling program, in partnership with The Mattress Recycler.

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The hand of friendship was extended from Ocean Grove all the way to Melton recently via the two towns’ bridge clubs.

Melton Bridge Club recently lost all of its equipment in a fire at the community centre and that’s where Ocean Grove Bridge Club stepped in to help.

The Ocean Grove club hosted four members from Melton to a lunch and an afternoon of bridge and also handed over a cheque for $500 to assist a fellow bridge club in time of need.

Ocean Grove Golf Club has unveiled its new course.

For around 30 years, the course was 12 holes, but the new course is nine holes.

President Peter Cullen said the club faced some backlash from members at reducing the number of holes on the course, but the end result was worth it.

“We had a problem with balls going over the road on the Wallington Road side," he said.

“We faced some bumps along the way with some members opposing it, but in the end we’ve finished up with a pretty good golf course."

Mr Cullen said the course had been improved.

“At the end of the day people who play there will think it’s a nice course," he said.

“We’ve improved the course with some holes being longer and the majority of members have endorsed it."

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CHANGE OF OUR SPORTING SEASONS With the winter sporting season now well behind us I take this opportunity to commend all local sporting clubs, including of course the Ocean Grove Football and Netball Club, for their efforts throughout the season.

The value of sporting clubs can be very much underestimated within a community and in fact their role in providing a game of sport to many locals is of paramount importance.

This is especially so for the thousands of juniors who learn not only a sporting skill but valuable life lessons such as leadership and being part of a team.

Sporting clubs, especially those in rural and regional communities, also bring those communities together, providing an important social opportunity and cohesion for their club members.

This is particularly important for many people who otherwise may be socially isolated, especially more senior members of our communities.

It is for these reasons that as local MP I have been more than willing to work with, and for, our sporting clubs across the Bellarine in providing first class facilities. Like the Shell Road Reserve in Ocean Grove, the Drysdale Sports Precinct, the major upgrade in Queenscliff and also Barwon Heads.

Of course the life blood of all our clubs are the thousands of committed volunteers and parents who provide their time and effort in running their clubs. If it was not for their efforts our clubs would not exist.

So may I wish our summer clubs all the best for their now well underway seasons and thank all those who are volunteering for their efforts.

It is very true that it is taking part that really counts, not whether you win, lose or draw.

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.

Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@parliament.vic.gov. au Twitter@Lisanevillemp Phone: 5250 1987

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People may have read in recent times that the State Government will be banning single-use, lightweight plastic shopping bags in Victorian in the near future.

As people know, plastics are extremely damaging to our environment, slowly breaking up into smaller and smaller pieces over time and becoming increasingly difficult to manage.

They end up in our waterways, lakes and oceans posing a significant hazard, especially for marine life.

Therefore reducing the number of plastic bags we use is an important part of addressing the overall impacts of plastic pollution in Victoria.

But experience in other jurisdictions shows that banning lightweight plastics ban can lead to undesirable results, including increased use of heavier duty plastics, which can have an even greater environmental impact.

Therefore in introducing the ban the Government will work with the community on how to best manage plastic pollution, and deliver a workable scheme that doesn’t unfairly impact on consumers, retailers, industry or the environment.

People will find more information at engage.vic.gov.au/waste/plasticpollution or please contact my office.

VICTORIAN YOUTH WEEK 2018 From 13 to 22 April 2018 the State Government is organising and funding “Victorian Youth Week” which is focused on highlighting and celebrating the important role young people play within our communities.

As part of this week, government grants will be made available and I urge community organisations and councils that work with young people to apply for these grants of up to $2000 for activities. The grants aim to support young people in planning and delivering events, promote a positive image of young people, and help them to express their ideas and be heard in the community.

Grants are available for events such as art exhibitions, musical performances, cultural celebrations, sporting competitions, and forums on issues of concern such as body image and mental health.

Funding will be provided to councils, community organisations or schools working in partnership with young people.

Projects must be accessible to

young people aged 12 to 25 in their local community and be alcohol, smoke and drug-free and be delivered within safe environments.

For more information go to www. youthcentral.vic.gov.au/vyw

Millie makes the news Millie took the opportunity to catch up on all the local news by taking The Voice to the Dunes cafe recently. She is pictured carefully reading the front page, although we’re not sure whether she is a tea or coffee drinker.

Opinion What a bright night I’D like to thank everyone who supported the Leukaemia Foundation’s recent Light the Night fund-raising walk at Ocean Grove.

By raising money, carrying a lantern or donating you’ve shown families facing blood cancer they’re not alone, even in their darkest hour.

Over $2,327.35 has been raised by the wonderful Ocean Grove community. This money will fund the emotional and practical support needed to beat blood cancer.

The Leukaemia Foundation provides locals living with blood cancer and their families with emotional and practical support, information and educational resources following a diagnosis.

And thanks to people like you, hundreds of regional families will be provided free home-away-fromhome accommodation near their treating centre.

With your help we’re lighting the way forward.

Bill Petch, CEO - Leukaemia Foundation

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FAMILY LIVING AT ITS FINEST SITUATED in the highly sought after enclave that is Evergreen Circuit, this property presents an opportunity to secure a brilliant family home that is within walking distance to schools, retail shops, parks and walking tracks, and is only a five-minute drive to the renowned Ocean Grove Main Beach.

On a wider than normal 646 square metre block, this home allows for that rarity these days of an additional side access for caravan or boat as well as a double garage.

The house has four double bedrooms all with walk-in wardrobes, main with large ensuite, a large central family bathroom, generous open plan kitchen with stone bench tops and stainlesssteel appliances, walk-in pantry, large living and dining spaces and an additional rumpus room all overlooking the north-facing rear entertainment area.

An in-ground solar heated pool, lounge area, plumbed barbecue and spa, provide for the best of times during the warmer months.

Ducted heating throughout, ceiling fans in all rooms, and low maintenance gardens all add to this perfect family package.

If you love to entertain, friends and family you must consider this property. Imagine being in by Christmas and enjoying all that this home and the coastal lifestyle affords. Ocean Grove is fast becoming one of the most sought after locations for a myriad of buyers who are seeing first hand the benefits of living on the Bellarine. â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 14 Evergreen Circuit, Ocean Grove Description: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Price: $760,000-$795,000 Inspect: Saturday 28 October, noon-12.30pm Agent: Prue Street 0400 030 729, Ocean Grove Real Estate 5255 0800

This home has a timeless design that compliments its elevated position and takes in fabulous coastal views over three levels. Offering large open plan living/dining, opening onto a wraparound deck with coastal views, 3 bedrooms, central bathroom, 2nd shower and toilet, in ground pool and deck, plus 2 single garages.

This home oozes potential and is in an ideal location within walking distance to the beach, shops and schools this property will afford its owners an enviable coastal lifestyle.

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Stirring, startling songs of old France Michaela Burger and Greg Wain in Exposing Edith. Pictures: Brendan Dennis

Tickets can be booked at the Potato Shed or over the phone on 5251 1998 or at the City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centre.

As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, seniors can purchase tickets for the special price of $25.

For more information about the Potato Shed and other coming performances, visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/potatoshed

14 Oct - 11 Nov

Free entry to the National Wool Museum for children 16 years and under during the exhibition

AT THE NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM HILARIOUS ART EXHIBITION FOR GEELONG

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In tribute to one of the greatest French singers of the 20th century, Exposing Edith charts the tragic life of Edith Piaf, at the Potato Shed.

Direct from critically acclaimed seasons at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Leicester Square Theatre, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Festival of Voices and Auckland International Cabaret Festival, winner Best Cabaret Adelaide Fringe 2016 and nominated for a Helpmann Academy, Exposing Edith charts the tragic life of arguably the greatest French singer of all time, Edith Piaf.

Experience her life, loves and losses through the songs that shot her to stardom including La Vie en Rose, Milord and Non, je ne regrette rien.

Created and performed by Michaela Burger (vocals) and Greg Wain (guitar), Exposing Edith is a stunning mix of authentic French chanson and contemporary sounds. Having explored the undertones of Piaf’s vocals and lyrics, Burger and Wain have created their own unique interpretations of Piaf’s work, using voice and acoustic guitar and the subtle use of loop, delay and effect pedals.

The songs are punctuated with a collection of extraordinary stories of Piaf’s life which are recounted by Burger, who also takes on a multitude of key characters, from Edith’s half-sister Momone, to several of her lovers and, of course, Edith Piaf herself.

This will be presented in true cabaret style so book a table with friends and enjoy an afternoon with a Parisian flavour.

Exposing Edith will be performed on Sunday 29 October, at 2pm, at the Potato Shed, 20-41 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale.

For the first time ever - The Bald Archy Prize, Australia’s favourite and most eccentric art competition of satiric portraits, is coming to Geelong and the National Wool Museum 14 October–11 November. Known internationally as the only art competition in the world to be judged by a sulphur-crested cockatoo named Maude, the exhibition was born from irreverent, larrikin Australian comic comment.

Created in 1994 as a spoof of that more serious competition, the Bald Archy Prize is noted for it’s absurdist nature and irreverent comic and satirical images of well-known Australians.This is the first time The Bald Archy Prize and the Archibald Prize will be on display in the same city at that same time! co-presenter

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what’s ON MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS Piping Hot Chicken Shop

Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall

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

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

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

Maggie’s Bar ■ See Maggie’s Bar’s Facebook site for all upcoming events.

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

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

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

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

Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove Walkers

■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

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

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

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

Bellarine Church of Christ Hall, 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove ■ Last Wednesday of month, chatroom, gentle fun activities, make new friends, afternoon tea. Free event from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Inqui-

■ 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. Phone 5255 4294.

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

Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale

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

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

READING AND WRITING Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

GET ACTIVE

Barwon Heads Community Hall

■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime.

■ Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am.

Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.

garet 0419 323 166.

5255 1372.

Barwon Heads Community Hall

Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway

ries to Neville on 5255 2837.

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

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

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

Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595.

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

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

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

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

Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm, at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 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

Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am,

TUESDAYS Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street, Ocean Grove.

Phone 0417 591 182.

First Tuesday of each month Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, to enjoy a free cuppa and a chat. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along.

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

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

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.

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

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

Last Tuesday of every month.

Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Mar-

Last Wednesday of every month

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.

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

First Wednesday of every month

Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.

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

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

Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson’s Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.

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

Fourth Wednesday of every month 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

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

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

FRIDAYS Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of each month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome. Inquiries to 5258 3435 or 5278 9796.

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

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.

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

Got a fundraiser?

We’ve got the BBQ. At Coles we believe in giving something back to the communities we work and live in.

We’ve launched the Coles Community BBQ at Coles Drysdale to support our local schools, sporting groups, - Each Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 2pm right out the front of the store.

- We’ll help you with the BBQ and gas bottle and we’ll Sound like something you might be interested in?

Please speak to our customer service desk about how you can get involved.

Coles Drysdale

A fun and easy way to raise money for your local community group.

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The local guide for dining on the Bellarine...

Good feed goes better with friends The cafe Mr Grubb, offers more casual, cheaper dining with an exciting three-course menu for $39 per person (for groups of 10 or more) in December.

Try the black Angus chargrilled porterhouse steak with the famous beer battered chips and salad, or the pumpkin, mozzarella, feta, spinach and pea pizza drizzled with yoghurt, mint and sumac.

Mr Grubb is also offering a group nibbles menu between 2.30pm and 5pm when you can enjoy a quick catch up with friends over the Christmas period.

For all event inquiries, contact the events manager on 5255 1255 or email events@oakdene. com.au

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Wednesdays At Napona - Steak Day. For $30 we are offering a 200g Beef Sirloin steak, Lyonnaise Potatoes, choice of sauce AND a glass of selected wine. Available for lunch or dinner.

Not available in conjuction with any other offer.

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Thursdays is BYO wine night.

FREE CORKAGE with any meal purchased.

Simply come dine with us, bring your own wine and drink it for FREE.

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Available at dinner only, only applies to wine.

Dinner Mon-Sun 4-10pm Gluten-Free & 100% Saffron We serve Halal Meat Vegan Options

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Modern dining, amazing venue With the festive season fast approaching, Oakdene is the perfect venue to hold corporate and Christmas events.

Set on rustic coastal farmland, Oakdene is the ideal location, situated only 20 minutes from Geelong.

The beautiful private indoor and outdoor spaces can accommodate smaller intimate groups as well as larger group bookings. To complement the gorgeous surroundings, executive chef Marty Chichester and his team have created a special three-course menu showcasing the best local and seasonal produce for both the contemporary dining restaurant ‘Marty @ Oakdene’ and the casual cafe ‘Mr Grubb @ Oakdene’.

It’s these features, along with the award-winning wine and excellent customer service, that makes Oak-

dene the perfect venue.

Marty @ Oakdene’s philosophy is focusing on simple, sometimes sophisticated, modern food, inspired by the seasons, using traditional techniques by utilising and showcasing exceptional local and regional produce.

In December the restaurant will be offering a fantastic three-course menu for $59 per person (for groups of eight or more), featuring dishes such as chargrilled black Angus tenderloin with local asparagus, feta and apricot roasted wood mushroom, or crispy salmon fillet.

The contemporary restaurant also offers fantastic dinners at reasonable prices. Whether you are looking for a great affordable dining experience or for an excuse not to cook, Oakdene has something for everyone.

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BURGERS FOR EVERY KINDA HUNGRY

Spring Weekday specials all $15.90

Jingle Bells Christmas is coming

Monday Paella

Now taking bookings for Christmas parties.

Functions of any size.

Tuesday Burgers

Also available for exclusive hire.

External catering available.

Andrea Robertson

Fri 10th Nov

Sat 25th Nov

American Music Festival

tickets $15

tickets $25

tickets $25

Spectrum

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OCEAN GROVE

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Let us bring The Driftwood to you.

Thursday Risotto & Pasta

Call Ty to discuss.

Open 7 days from 7am

Great Value and Great Spring Meals.

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Wednesday Curry

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environment

It’s still and superb It’s been wonderful to experience some still, sunny, superb spring days lately.

Just glorious.

Before I discuss what I have been up to, the most exciting bird observation for the past fortnight came from Voice reader Lyn, who lives in Old Ocean Grove. She saw a beautiful male scarlet honeyeater on her bottle brush tree in her front garden. The adult male scarlet honeyeater is a vivid scarlet red and black bird, with whitish underparts. Scarlet honeyeaters are found from Cooktown, Queensland, to Gippsland, Victoria, and move south in the summer, but are rarely seen around this region, so thank you Lyn for spotting one.

Another Voice reader, Grant, who lives in Drysdale, sent me some photos of a pair of red-rumped parrots in his front garden, which was lovely to see.

Susanne sent me some great photos of a flock of pelicans (including some juveniles) on the Barwon River Estuary.

Kevin sent me a lovely image of a sacred kingfisher at Blue Waters Lake.

All of these wonderful observations are gratefully received.

In the September school holidays my daughter was required at school for Year 12 practice exams (Year 12 is so relentless). I had an hour to kill on a glorious morning so I thought I’d have a walk along the cliffs at Clifton Springs, and wow, what a discovery. I saw 16 species in an hour, including the male mistletoebird in the photo, and pallid, fan-tailed and Horsfield's bronze cuckoos, yellow thornbill, yellow-rumped thornbill - I was in heaven. I must go back there again as soon as possible.

I had a look around Black Rocks at the end of 13th Beach, where De-

nis told me he had seen a sanderling.

I didn’t see the sanderling but there were around 30 red-necked stints on the rocks. Hopefully the sanderling will hang around for a while as I would love to see it.

I had a very interesting experience at the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve with a flock of magpies. I was walking down the north track on my way back to my car, after a fruitless search for a scarlet honeyeater (I was hoping that any unusual bird seen around the Grove must visit the Nature Reserve at some stage).

The magpies were in big numbers around the north track as the farm field had been ploughed.

Anyway the magpies were eyeing me off very suspiciously as I walked so I started talking to them, and then they started following me down the track, like they were escorting me off the premises. It was slightly disconcerting as I thought one of them was a bit annoyed and I half expected a peck on the back of my head, which didn’t eventuate thank goodness (I’ve been pecked in the past and a magpie beak does hurt).

I made it to the car park in one piece, and around the OGNR car park there were seven pied currawongs, who were also giving me the evil yellow eye.

I thought that young birds in nests wouldn’t stand a chance with so many predators around and sure enough the two red wattlebird nests that I had spotted in that area were empty. Nasty birds.

I had a distressing episode at Western Treatment Plant with a young magpie.

I was driving past a farm fence which had a barbed wire top area, and

Susanne's picture of pelicans at Barwon River Estuary.

A mistletoe bird at Clifton Springs.

Kevin's picture of a sacred kingfisher.

A brown falcon at Western Treatment Plant.

A whiskered tern at Western Treatment Plant.

A brolga at Western Treatment Plant.

I noticed a young magpie tangled on the fence. I stopped the car thinking I would help the bird but it was so badly injured, it was horrific for the poor bird.

I couldn’t believe the injuries the poor bird had sustained just from a barbed wire fence - it’s wing was just about severed and its back was cut so badly that the bones were exposed.

I couldn’t stand the thought of leaving it there so I helped it untangle itself and wrapped it up and left it in a shady place. The parents were hanging around. I wish I was brave enough to knock things on the head with a rock but not being a farm girl I haven’t got that skill. Poor young maggie.

On another day I went to WTP with Tom, where we saw 83 species, including a few species of migratory waders that have safely made it here from the Northern Hemisphere.

The highlights were seeing a pair of brolga, thousands of whiskered terns, and a pair of marsh sandpipers. There are so many whiskered terns around at the moment I think Alfred Hitchcock would make a whiskered-tern-takingover-the-world film (if he was still around to do so).

If you love royal spoonbills there is a flock of them at Blue Waters Lake at the moment, and they have very handsome breeding plumes. If you are lucky you might also see Kevin’s sa-

cred kingfisher.

The Geelong Art Society Gallery is having an exhibition of photographs taken by members of Bellarine Birdlife, as well as, for the first time, the Wildlife Art Society of Australasia’s members will showcase their artworks in Geelong. This exhibition features two-dimensional and three-dimensional contemporary pieces, many by award-winning artists from across Australia.

The gallery is at 202 Aberdeen Street, Geelong West, and the exhibition runs from 31 October to 19 November.

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BARWON COAST New Fence Protects Sand Dunes And Those Who Call Them Home The sand dunes along the Barwon Coast are home to many amazing indigenous plants and animals. People accessing sand dunes cause huge amounts of damage that can take years to rehabilitate. Sand dunes are so unstable that it only takes a few people to start sand eroding and for plants and animals to be displaced. Along the beach we place signs to encourage everybody, dogs included, to stay off the dunes. Recently Barwon Coast staff, Conservation Volunteers Australia and a Community Correctional Services work crew have built a new dune protection fence east from the 7W beach access stairs at Ocean Grove.

Camouflage is easy! A Jacky Lizard (Amphibolurus muricatus) on the sand dunes in Ocean Grove.

Creepy Weeds Vs Fungus – An Epic Battle So ‘Bridal Creeper’ is not the name of the latest horror movie, it’s a nasty species of weed. Every year Barwon Coast use a biological agent called Rust Fungus to tackle this problem. Simply put, we collect the Rust Fungus, turn it into an inert liquid filled with the fungus spores and then spray this onto the Bridal Creeper. This spore water stops the growth of Bridal Creeper. Killing weeds might not sound exciting, but is integral to keeping the Barwon Coast environment healthy.

Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management appointed by the State Government with responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land at Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13thBeach.

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Grove bowlers stay strong OCEAN GROVE BOWLS Ocean Grove thrashed Lara in Round 3 of the Geelong-Ballarat Premier Division bowls league on Saturday.

The 120 to 61 victory sees Grove undefeated on three wins and on top of the ladder.

The Matt Flapper skipped rink of young star Kira Bourke, Faye Richardson and Ken Thomas had a mammoth 42 to11 win while Tony Joel skipped his rink, comprising Linda Flapper, Gary Burkett and Hannah Callum, to a convincing 33 to 13 victory.

Michael West’s rink of Thomas Warren, Rick Webb and Rod Brehaut were challenged, but still ran out 21 to 17 winners.

Craig Hodges’ rink of Brett Irvine, Chris Price and Shaun Myers also had to fight hard to win, eventually getting up 24 to 20.

Grove has an away clash at Eastern Park this Saturday before hosting Ballarat-based Victoria the following Saturday.

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Ocean Grove star Matt Flapper. 174206

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Young-gun Kira Bourke. 174206

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Great start to season by Cobras Collendina vs Ocean Grove The Collendina Under 15s hosted crosstown rivals Ocean Grove to kick off season 2017/18 in a one day clash. Cobras captain Xavier Norman won the toss and elected to bat on a perfect morning for cricket.

Norman and Izaak Terhorst opened the batting and were very solid.

They put on a 58-run opening stand before Terhorst was dismissed for a fine 28. This was the only wicket to fall in the Cobras 25 overs. Norman was eventually retired for a well made 31. Sam Donegan contributed an aggressive 10 runs before the Cobras innings was closed with a score of 1/92.

Ocean Grove’s opening stand was also strong along with the Cobras bowling. Brodie Muscat and Charlie Every opened the bowling and were good but without success.

Sam Donegan got the first breakthrough with the score on 67, then Muscat in his second spell took one wicket. Ocean Grove passed the Cobras' total in the last over ending on 2/99. A solid first up performance from the Cobras with room for improvement.

Collendina vs Corio Collendina played host to Corio in this Round 2 one-day grad-

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Juniors hit the tennis courts hard Voice sports photographer Jamie Cullum was at Ocean Grove Tennis Club on Saturday morning to capture some junior tennis action. The season is underway and Ocean Grove is fielding 20 junior teams comprising 105 players. Teams comprise four to six players, with four players rostered to play each week. Each player competes in one set of singles and one set of doubles.

Lewis Beale shows a perfect defensive technique. 174205 ing game. A win was needed by the Cobras after a first round loss.

Xavier Norman won his second toss in a row and elected to bat. The runs flowed early against an undermanned Corio. Norman had to be retired again for a well-made 32.

Norman was well supported by Sam Donnegan (34 ret), Max Mclachlan (22 no) and Ollie Northam (21). The Cobras reached a very competitive 4/143 after their 25 overs.

The defence of that score started well with all bowlers being very economical. Nick Gibbon took 2/2, Sam Donegan 1/10, Max McLaclan 1/8, Spencer Bryan 1/10 and Xavier Norman 1/0. Corio was dismissed for 54. A great win as they head into town next week to take on Manifold Heights.

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Lamb’s five-wicket haul

By Mark Heenan COLLENDINA CRICKET Collendina won a low scoring contest over rivals Barwon Heads in their backto-back two-day game at Collendina.

It was a vital game for Collendina after its six-wicket loss to Anglesea in the season opener on 14 October.

Collendina coach Corey Walter said it was a critical victory early in season in the expanded 12-team BPCA A Grade competition.

“I said to the boys before play on day two it is pretty much a 12-point game,” Walter said.

“It was huge for us and it was pleasing to get a win on the board.”

Batting first, the Cobras were bowled out for 148 from 64 overs on day one.

Corey Walter top-scored with 54 and shared in a 71-run third wicket stand with younger brother Nathan (48).

Seagull Michael Fallon was the pick of the bowlers with 4/39 from 19 overs.

Resuming on day two at 1/10, the Cobras rolled Barwon Heads for only 85 from 60.3 overs.

It was deja vu for the visitors after Barwon Heads were bowled out for 91 chasing 101 for victory against in the last season’s A Grade grand final at Portarlington.

Cobra stalwart Charlie Lamb was the chief destroyer with 5/24 from 22.3 overs.

Fellow Collendina opening bowler Jye Hearps took 2/38 from 25 overs, including the prized scalp of Seagull captain Sam Schaller for a duck.

Corey Walter finished with 2/14 from eight overs.

Seagull opening batsman Sam Herbison top-scored with 32.

Collendina were without star pair

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Ben Ricardo (back injury) and Andy Higgins, who was unavailable.

The Cobras will now meet Inverleigh in Round 3 in a two-day game at Inverleigh on Saturday.

The winless Barwon Heads face Jan Juc at home this Saturday after their 0-2 start to season.

Collendina B Grade captain Eddie Ellwood scored a timely half-century in his side’s narrow nine-run one-day victory over Barwon Heads at RT Fuller Oval on Saturday 21 October.

Ellwood made 64 as the Cobras

dina by seven wickets in their C Grade one-day match at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus on Saturday.

Batting first the Cobras compiled 5/161 from 40 overs, Matt Gibbon topscored with 53.

In reply, Barwon Heads finished at 3/174 from 37 overs and won with three overs to spare.

Seagull batsman Ande Santilli guided his side to victory with an unbeaten 80.

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were all bowled out for 147 from 38.2 overs after Collendina won the toss and batted first.

Craig Goodger contributed 22 with the bat.

In reply, Barwon Heads fell 10 runs short of victory after they made 8/138 from 40 overs.

Ryan Binder top-scored for the home side with 26.

Cobra bowler Daniel McManus was the leading wicket taker with his figures of 4/31 from eight overs.

Barwon Heads defeated Collen-

Barwon Heads in their one-day match by five wickets at Barwon Heads.

Barwon Heads were all out for 158 from 38.4 overs after winning the toss and batting first.

Cobra bowler Mark Fletcher was the leading wicket-taker with 3/11 from eight overs.

In reply, Collendina pair Chris Pitfield (45) and team-mate Gavin Berry (59) shared in a 114-run third wicket stand.

The Cobras finished at 5/164 from 36 overs.

Disappointing loss to Grubbers

By Mark Heenan OCEAN GROVE CRICKET Ocean Grove’s heart-breaking last over loss to Drysdale on 22 October was compounded with an injury to star recruit Sam Jubber at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval.

Jubber injured his quad while batting on day one and he took no further part in the game.

He was forced to hit out with a cameo innings of 23 with the bat a day earlier.

Jubber, a key all-rounder, is expected to be side-lined for a month with his bowling and will miss his side’s Round 3 clash against Portarlington this Saturday.

“Losing him (Sam) during his innings from a bowling point of view was significant - we were pretty disappointed,” coach Paul Jubber said.

“Losing Sam with injury didn’t allow him to bat freely and bat properly - it certainly put our backs against the wall.”

Jubber paid credit to Drysdale with their talented batting line-up chasing down the runs on day two.

The Hawks finished at 6/235 from 74.1 overs.

“Losing in the last over it was devastating especially when we achieved all that we wanted to do from the start of the game,” he said.

“Credit to Drysdale - they have played to their strength and batting is definitely their strength.”

Hawk opener Jason Malcolm topscored with 65, while Shane Cutajar (40), Nick Hallam (43) and David Hambrook (50 not out) all made valuable contributions.

Paul Jubber had an outstanding game with bat and ball.

After his unbeaten 149 against Queenscliff in Round 1, Jubber top-scored with 70 on day one and then claimed 4/92 from his 27 overs on day two.

The Grubbers could not have started better batting first on day one with a fine half-century from opener Huon Bertino (65).

At one stage Ocean Grove looked in control at 1/103.

The Hawks fought back with the ball as the Grubbers lost their last five wickets for 62 runs.

Drysdale bowler Dylan Justice claimed 3/51 from 18 overs on day one.

Ocean Grove finished at 9/232 from its 75 overs, a defendable total according to Jubber.

“A score of 230 on that ground is very competitive,” he said, Youngsters Noah Cunningham and Nathan Scarpa made their A Grade debuts for the Grubbers.

Ocean Grove B Grade suffered a 30-run loss in their one-day game against Drysdale at Drysdale Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

Batting first, the Hawks made 5/143 from 40 overs, Drysdale opening batsman Gavin Humphrey the standout with the bat after he made 73.

Grubber junior Matthew Stanic was his side’s most successful bowler with 3/20 from six overs, while team-mate Troy Wiseman took 2/22 from eight overs.

In reply, Ocean Grove were all out 113 from 33.3 overs.

Drysdale bowler Bailey Sykes dominated with the ball and finished 5/25 from eight overs.

Drysdale won its C Grade one-day clash by 68 runs against Ocean Grove at Memorial Reserve thanks to the efforts of Hawk gun all-rounder Brett Harding.

Batting first, Harding smashed an impressive 125 in Drysdale’s total of 7/225 from 40 overs.

Grubber Lachlan Murnane claimed 4/34 from five overs.

Harding backed up with the ball for Drysdale, he finished with 3/10 from

Huon Bertino and Dylan Thorley shared a 60-run opening stand for Ocean Grove against Drysdale. eight overs and took two catches.

Ocean Grove compiled 7/157 from their 40 overs.

Harding claimed the prized scalp of Grubber Pat Kuipers after he topscored for home side with 86.

Drysdale defeated Ocean Grove in their D Grade one-day game at St Thomas Catholic Primary School in Drysdale.

Batting first Ocean Grove made 3/119 from 40 overs.

Steve Duan top scored with 54, while teammate Dean Platt made an unbeaten 38.

In reply, Drysdale won with 10 overs to spare to finish at 7/130 from 30 overs.

Grubber youngster Tahj Wirth had a successful outing with the ball to claim 5/25 from eight overs.

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Proudest holder of contract

By Mark Heenan New Melbourne player Anna Teague became the first Ocean Grove-raised female footballer to earn a prized AFLW rookie contract last week.

Teague, 29, said it was an honour to be drafted as the first AFLW player from Ocean Grove.

“I hadn’t thought of it in that sense - that I am the first Ocean Grove AFLW female footballer,” Teague told the Voice.

“Now that you verbalise it, it feels pretty damn special - it is quite an honour now that there is going to be a senior Ocean Grove women’s team coming up next season.”

Teague, a primary school teacher, described the moment on Friday, October 20, when she phoned Melbourne AFLW List Manager Todd Patterson, a call which changed her life. At the time the Grade 3/4 teacher was teaching a maths class at Holy Spirit School in Manifold Heights.

“I was aware I would be getting a call either way if I was drafted or not,” Teague said.

“I let the kids know I was waiting for some important phone calls.

“My kids were sitting down to do a maths test and I raced out to get another teacher to come in.

“Yeah I gave Todd (Patterson) a call and he asked me if I had been following the rookie draft - I hadn’t been - obviously I was in class.

“He just said to me “Welcome to the Melbourne Footy Club” and I was in shock and shaking.”

Teague joins her Geelong VFLW team-mates Lily Mithen, Richelle Cranston and fellow Demon rookie Erin Hoare at Melbourne AFLW in 2018.

She finished third in the Geelong VFLW best and fairest this year.

She’s a hot shot

Anna Teague It is a remarkable transition for Teague, who only switched from basketball to football less than 12 months ago.

She is a former Geelong Supercats basketball captain and the youngest of seven children who started playing basketball with the Ocean Grove Breakers at age 11.

Her brother-in-law is former Melbourne AFL coach Mark Neeld, a four-time premiership coach at Ocean Grove from 2000-03.

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