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All set to sparkle By Justin Flynn The Terrace will again be closed to vehicular traffic to accommodate the third annual Christmas in the Grove event. The popular shopping extravaganza and street festival, run by Ocean Grove Business Association, will be held on 6 December. The festival, which encourages locals to shop local in the lead up to Christmas, was a huge success last year and OGBA president Ty Simons said he was hoping for similar numbers. “We had around 1500 people last year,“ he said. “It was a great family night. We’re hoping everyone opens up and that it will remind people to spend their money locally. If we get a few or the same numbers as last year, we’ll be happy.“ Traders will spill their wares out onto The Terrace from 5pm to 8pm and the street will be closed to vehicles, allowing festival goers to wander the usually busy street. Madeley Street traders will also be in on the action with a special place set aside on The Terrace for them. The street festival will feature a jumping castle, kids actiivities, food and drink and Santa Claus, who will make an appearance on a specially built chair from Ocean Grove Men’s Shed. Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club will again be doing their popular sausage sizzle and selling Christmas cakes and puddings. For more, see our feature on page 24

Junior coach Adrian Copeland, Rosie Garner and Jade Campbell got together with Ocean Grove's booming junior girls Australian Rules players to promote Picture: JUSTIN FLYNN the club's impending women's side. 175231

Runaway success for footy girls be entering the senior women’s competition in 2018. Ocean Grove will be running a Try Day for girls and women on Sunday 26 November at Ray Menzies Oval, Shell Road. Under 12s and Under 15s will kick off at at 1pm, Under 19 and senior women at 2pm. The club is seeking an experienced coach for its senior women’s football team.

Coaches can submit their expression of interest stating relevant coaching and playing experience, coaching qualifications, personal coaching philosophy statement and any other relevant information to women’s football coordinator Lisa Robinson at robinson.lisa@optusnet.com.au. Remuneration will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

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Ocean Grove Business Association president Ty Simons with local traders Stacey Moore, Jan Bell and Helen Butteriss. 175110 Picture: JUSTIN FLYNN

Following the booming success of Ocean Grove Football Netball Club’s girls junior football season, the club is fielding a senior women’s team in 2018. The club fielded three Under 12 girls' teams and one Under 15 team, in what was a runaway success this season. The interest in women’s footy keeps growing, with AFL Barwon announcing 12 sides will

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Ocean Grove remembers Ocean Grovers paid their respects to our fallen Diggers on 11 November. A Remembrance Day service was held at Ocean Grove Park. Pastor Phillip Christian spoke and the service was represented by Ocean Grove Scout Group. Volunteers helped sell poppies in the lead up to the day. A committed group of volunteers manned three stations in Ocean Grove and one in Barwon Heads for the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Sub-branch. Sub-branch president Graham Fisher acknowledged the phenomenal commitment shown by the members and volunteers who time and time again, make the Poppy Appeal such a success. “Year in, year out, our community rallies together to support the Poppy Appeal in the lead up to Remembrance Day. I would like to thank the local community from the very outset who support our sub-branch and wear their poppy with pride,” he said.

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Remembrance Day was observed at Ocean Grove Park. 175035

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Summer of sensationals No need to run away to the circus this summer it’s coming to you. Barwon Coast will host the world famous Wonderland Spiegeltent, a beautiful 1930s nostalgic wooden mirrored and antique travelling European circus tent, this summer. Featuring a spectacular program of live entertainment on offer for all ages and running from 26 December to 28 January, the Spiegeltent will be located on the foreshore at Lahey Square Park adjacent to the Barwon Heads Bridge. Revenue raised from the Spiegeltent’s site rental will go towards Barwon Coast’s coastal management operations. To book visit www.wonderlandspiegeltent.com.au. It will include a savvy bar, special guest food trucks, sparkling lights full of glittering shows for all ages and a fantastic night out for family and friends over the festive season. The program will host headliner musician Ross Wilson from Daddy Cool to Mondo Rock. As a solo artist, with no less than 26 ARIA Top 40 hits to his credit as a singer, songwriter and producer, Wilson is one of Australia’s most awarded, respected and well-known artists.

Circus Cabaret Burlesque shows will have a line-up of evening cabaret shows including Rouge - a decadent blend of sensational acrobatics, operatic cabaret and tongue in cheek burlesque. This is a non-stop celebration of the astonishing, the surprising and the downright sexy and Papillon the circus for grown-ups. Circus Wonderland will be there, where strongmen, contortionists, acrobats, a magician and a gypsy come to Barwon Heads bringing a thrilling and hilarious circus spectacular. Barwon Film Society will also be presenting a series of family movies. On Australia Day weekend, award winning five-star show review Trash Test Dummies will be appearing. Many other events planned will include a free Sunday Barwon Blues Music Festival, stand-up comedy and more. Spiegeltent is air-conditioned and proudly supported by Barwon Coast committee and management and Scotchman’s Hills Wines. The full program will be announced at www. wonderlandspiegeltent.com.au

Barwon Heads will get its own Spiegeltent from Boxing Day through to 29 January.

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Mum’s heartfelt thanks to ‘no-fuss’ young heroes found them. A grateful Mancell thanked the boys many times. “She was very worried, she said ‘thank you’ quite a bit," Sam said. Mancell put in a call to the Voice to try and find the boys who helped Harry. They were found on social media. “They are so humble - I showed him (Andrew) the story and he said ’yeah...we helped him’," Monica Schoch said. “It was totally unprompted. They knew something was wrong." Sam and Andrew played under-13 and under-15 cricket for Ocean Grove and volunteer their time on Friday evenings to help with the under-11s. It’s something they do to put back into the club and community. When the Voice caught up with Sam and Andrew, they were not seeking recognition or glory. “It was just something we did out of instinct," Andrew said. “We really didn’t want any fuss."

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When two young Ocean Grovers saw a boy walking in the middle of the street, they knew they had to do something. Harry Cornish, who has autism, had fled the family holiday home in search of the beach and was walking in the middle of the road, unaware of the danger that was unfolding. Harry’s mother, Mancell, had turned her back for the split second and that’s all Harry needed to make his own way out of the house and in search of the beach. Mancell was frantically searching for him. That’s when Sam McGlynn and Andrew Schoch saw him walk down the middle of Field Street. “At first I thought his parents might have been there close behind or just in front," Sam said. “I knew something was up. He wasn’t listening so we guided him to the side of the footpath to make sure he was safe," Andrew chimed in. The boys stayed with Harry until Mancell

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Barwon Coast is aiming to share our shores. 175240

Sharing unleashed cons involved in dogs on beaches and provided information on the current dog controls that are in place. “Barwon Coast is very concerned about risks to human and wildlife safety created by dogs on beaches. We are also worried about the impact dogs can have on the general amenity of our coastal reserves,” Barwon Coast general manager Gary McPike said. “Some locals have admitted to us that they are frightened to visit the beach with small children for fear of a dog attack. “Many locals and visitors have expressed concerns about dogs on beaches directly to Barwon Coast and we are aware that it is a very prominent topic on local social media forums,” he said.

Barwon Coast, in partnership with other organisations including Victoria Police and City of Greater Geelong, has launched a new campaign called ShareOurShores. The campaign aims to bring the community together with all organisations involved in dogs on beaches. ShareOurShores promotes the respect, responsibilities and rights that are important in minimising conflict between different beach users and dogs. ShareOurShores was launched in Ocean Grove at two identical campaign launch events, the first on Saturday 18 November and the second on Monday 20 November. A panel of experts discussed the pros and

Sergeant Shane Connolly of Victoria Police said: “Unlawful behaviour by dog owners is of concern to the Bellarine police members as it poses a threat to public safety. We welcome our involvement in the ShareOurShores Campaign launch as it will enable us to speak with the community about anti-social behaviour and dog owners not adhering to dog control laws.” Barwon Coast is charged with the management of 13 kilometres of coastal Crown land from the east of Ocean Grove to the western end of Thirteenth Beach. Barwon Coast sets dog control orders that dictate the where, when and how people walking dogs may use the coastal reserves. Dog Control Orders are enforced by officers from the City of Greater Geelong.

Corangamite voters returned a 71.6 per cent ’yes’ vote to the same-sex marriage survey. That figure was well above the national average of 61.6 per cent. Federal Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson welcomed the result. “This is a decisive result," she said in a statement. “I look forward to supporting a Private Member’s Bill to change the Marriage Act to allow same-sex couples to marry, which I expect will be introduced into the House of Representatives in the next sitting week. “It is imperative that the Bill includes strong protections for religious institutions. As the definition of civil marriage changes, religious freedom is paramount. Religious institutions must be able to continue to adhere to their beliefs. “That said, the Bill must not allow discrimination against same-sex couples including in relation to the provision of commercial services."

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Rethink that plastic trash Captain Trash hits the streets of Ocean Grove on Remembrance Day weekend to help spread the message of plastic pollution. Captain Trash is the alter ego of Port Phillip Baykeeper Neil Blake. Neil has over three decades in environmental management and was the feature in the award-winning documentary Baykeepers. Through his persona as Captain Trash, Neil uses music and humour to teach the five ‘ARRRGHS’: Refuse, Reduce, Re-use, Recycle and Remove and is passionate about spreading the message to “leave only footprints on the sand”. Ocean Grove Coastcare hosted a breakfast with Captain Trash at Driftwood Cafe and then he roamed The Terrace meeting with local shoppers.

Spreading the word on plastic. 175034 Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM

Marion Melrose and Stewart Firth perform at last year’s Carols in the Park. 163196

Stars come out for carols night The 2017 Ocean Grove Carols in the Park promises to be bigger and better than ever. More than 3000 locals and holiday makers attended last year, making Carols in the Park the largest annual concert gathering on the Bellarine Peninsula. The cast includes Goanna Band and The Voice star Marcia Howard singing with another muchloved ensemble, the Geelong Symphony Orchestra. Marcia will be joined at the Carols in the Park by the ever-popular Sarah Carroll, Perri Espinoza, Nicole Hickman, Diane Gardner, Marion Melrose, Dan Eastwood, Stewart Firth and the glorious Geelong Harmony Choir. The Carols start at 7pm, on Sunday 10 December, with savvy families turning up early to get a good position. Sausages, pancakes and drinks will be available. Our Lady Star of the Sea, Surfside and Ocean Grove primary schools will be performing on stage and of course Santa will be summoned to make an appearance.

Captain Trash at his stall on The Terrace. 175034

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Bay FM’s Mark Hyland will be Master of Ceremonies and for the little ones, there will be face painting and plenty of pre-show activities. In a long-standing tradition, you are encouraged to place an unwrapped children’s gift under the Christmas tree on stage. The gifts go to needy Cottage by the Sea children. Entry is by donation and the gate takings go towards the new disability special accommodation being built in Draper Street.

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Kardinia Ward HARWOOD, Bruce (1st elected) NELSON, Ron (2nd elected) MURNANE, Pat (3rd elected)

Bellarine Ward ASHER, Stephanie (1st elected) MASON, Jim (2nd elected) SULLIVAN, Trent (3rd elected)

Windermere Ward AITKEN, Anthony (1st elected) GRZYBEK, Kylie (2nd elected)

Brownbill Ward KONTELJ, Eddy (1st elected) MANSFIELD, Sarah (2nd elected) MURRIHY, Peter John (3rd elected)

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A fair effort St Peter’s Anglican Church held its annual fair with a huge turn out. Several thousand fair goers enjoyed the stalls, kids activities, food and drink with the weather being very kind on the day. Children were allowed unlimited time on the free jumping castle and joined in on the free painting and colouring activities. There was the usual assortment of lucky dips, toy stall and balloons. Adults browsed the plant stalls and snapped up everything from flowers, cakes, preserves and jams, bric-a-brac, jewellery, jigsaws and books.

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Gayle Sydenham, Wendy Lyons and Sandi Williams. 175037 Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM

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In brief Book Sale Oxfam Australia will hold a book sale on Saturday 25 November. Run by the volunteers from Ocean Grove Group, the sale will include new books and current publications. It’s on from 9am to 1pm at Uniting Church hall, corner of Eggleston Street and The Parade.

This Marlin Drive house was gutted by fire overnight on Tuesday 7 November. 174803 Barwon Coast Committee of Management - Graeme Hanel, Elisa Zavadil, Ben Carter, Phil Emery (chair), Sandy Gatehouse, Shelly Fanning, Sharon Lewis (deputy chair) and Peter Rankin.

Coastal enthusiasm The Barwon Coast Committee of Management was recently reappointed and some new recruits are among the eight-person committee. Ben Carter, Graeme Hanel and Sharon Lewis (deputy-chair) join ongoing committee members Phil Emery (chair), Sandy Gatehouse, Shelly Fanning, Elisa Zavadil and Peter Rankin. “We have gained some enthusiastic new members who will bring their skills and experience to our team,” Barwon Coast Committee of Management chair Phil Emery said. Mr Emery said the committee was looking forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead for the Barwon Coast. “Climate change and rapidly increasing population and user pressures are the big challenges for us,“ he said. “We are already experiencing damage to in-

frastructure such as access stairs, sea walls and our sand dunes due to increasing frequency and severity of storm surges. The rapid increase of numbers of users places ever more demands on many things we manage such as car parks, public toilets, tracks and access points as well as ever more dogs. “Over the next two to three years, in addition to our normal operations, we will have major expenses associated with the redevelopment of the Ocean Grove Surf Beach complex and the redesign and replacement of the main Ocean Grove beach ramp. “These will be very rewarding and exciting major projects benefitting tens of thousands of visitors and regulars for years to come.” New committee member Ben Carter was inspired to join by his long personal association

with Ocean Grove. “I was taught to swim at Ocean Grove beach and now that I have my own family I am teaching my son to enjoy and respect this same stretch of coastline," he said. “My position on the committee gives me the opportunity to work with the community in ensuring the ongoing sustainable use of this stretch of coastline. I feel it is the equal of any in the world.” The Barwon Coast is the stretch of coastline that centres on the townships of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. The Victorian Government appoints the Barwon Coast Committee of Management under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978. The committee is selected through a public skillsbased ‘expression of interest’ process and oversee the business operations of Barwon Coast.

House gutted An Ocean Grove house was gutted by fire in the early hours of Tuesday 7 November. Emergency services attended the Martin Drive home, about 1.30am. Four occupants of the home were safe, but the house suffered extensive damage. Investigators attended the scene to try and determine the cause of the blaze.

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Bluebottles have been sighted in coastal waters recently. 162926

Chris Waite, CEO Tony Featherston and Marion Coppins with a bootload of goodies.

Cottage gets goods Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club has supported The Cottage By The Sea in Queenscliff during Anti Poverty Week. Members were asked to donate foodstuff and clothing from a list of essentials provided by the management.

As usual the response from members was outstanding. Chris Waite, Marian Coppins and Jill Gillett were able to deliver a large carload of items. The women were then taken on a tour of The Cottage By The Sea and were able to give a short

presentation at the VIEW dinner meeting the following week. The support given to children of struggling families is a reminder of Ocean Grove Evening VIEW’s commitment to the community.

Entries open for swim fest BACK again after last year’s successful inaugural event, registrations for the Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club Swim Festival are now open. Not only a huge fund-raiser for Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club, this event has a swim for everyone, whether you’re just starting out or an open water superstar. With a quality souvenir towel available to all registrants (while stocks last) there is no reason

why you wouldn’t want to add this swim to your open water calendar. The swim is on 28 January next year at the Ocean Grove Surf Beach. Events are 400m Novice, 1.2km Classic and 2.5km Enduro. To register your spot in the event and to receive further information, go to https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=27938

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Stingers out in the surf Beachgoers have been urged to be on the lookout for bluebottles. Reports of bluebottles on Surf Coast beaches last week and several sightings near Ocean Grove mean beachgoers should be on the lookout. Bluebottles are frequently seen along the east coast of Australia during summer months although are not usually as common in southern and western Victoria The sudden appearance of large numbers of bluebottles are a consequence of prevailing winds and currents over previous days and weeks pushing these animals through the water, some of which wash up on beaches. Bluebottles can deliver a painful sting even when washed up dead on the beach. Bluebottle tentacles will cause a sharp, painful sting if they are touched, which is aggravated by rubbing the area. If stinging occurs, leave the water immediately. Wash off any adherent tentacles with salt water. 12371480-LB46-17

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Three Ocean Grove schools took part in this year’s Rotary Junior Community Awards. Ocean Grove Primary, Surfside Primary and Our Lady Star of the Sea give short presentations on their work to achieve their Rotary Junior community awards. The time and commitment the students devoted was intense. The program’s purpose is to involve young people in a direct and positive way to benefit themselves and the local community. This is the 19th year that the program has been running. The students tackled a range of activities in terms two and three, covering community service, physical recreation, skills development and social experience. Some of the activities demand an hour a week for 10 weeks.

Young track and field star Teagan Zurawel.

Wallington Primary School student Teagan Zurawel has been selected for the School Sport Victoria track and field team. Teagan was selected after a process that began in May. The team comprises students from all over the state. Teagan will compete in the annual School Sports Australia Track and Field Championships, which will help make up the Pacific School Games. The event will be held in Adelaide from 1 to 7 December.

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Local Scout leader Rebecca Ballard has penned the first in a fortnightly column on what it’s like to be a Scout leader. A Scout Leader’s Journey In “Learning by Doing” ... .. I remember attending Scouts as a young girl back then girls weren’t allowed to be Scouts - but my Dad, Dingo, was the Group leader of 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group - so by default. I was ‘tolerated’ in attending troop sessions. I have fond memories of tumbling down the Collendina hill in a billycart made out of an old Hills Hoist and wheelbarrow wheels. Bits of billycart went flying off everywhere and by the time I reached the bottom of the hill there was just the steering wheel left in my hands! There may have been some bumps and bruises but no-one died, so Scouts was considered a success in those days! These days are a bit different ... Scouting is now a lot safer but just as fun. I had several arguments with Dad about the problem with girls attending Scouts. I was to be a Brownie not a Scout - girls did Brownies, boys did Scouts. I think I attended one session of Brownies, just to make my Dad happy. We learned how to set a table properly and that we must wear a pettycoat under our uniform! I was out of there faster than a speeding billycart! Having been exposed to activities like billycart racing, how to set things on fire and how to set up a camp using nothing but rope and spars, setting a table seemed very boring. And petticoats - well! These days are a bit different ... Scouting is open to anyone of the right age who wants to enjoy adventures. So when I met Ron (Group leader) and Happy (Scout leader) at an Anzac Day service, I watched them interacting with the Scouts and all those rosy memories of my childhood came flooding back to me. And before I knew it I was asking them about joining the Scouting Movement as

This has been a busy year for the Ocean Grove Business Association’s small but hard-working team of volunteers, who are the organising committee. We have hosted a number of training events, had a couple of after work functions but above all have worked hard to try to bring more people to shop, use services and eat in this great town we call home Ocean Grove. This has also included the Geelong and Bellarine Tourism Treasure Map - that brought a large number of people into Ocean Grove on their treasure quest. Our lobbying and hard work has brought free wifi, phone charging stations to The Terrace and the CCTV cameras are funded and awaiting installation. The OGBA is part of a wider network being hosted by the Geelong Chamber of Commerce giving our members access to Geelong Chamber events - especially the famous ‘After 5s’. We communicate these via a monthly newsletter that also lets all our members know what we have been working on. It is hard being a small group of business owners trying to work on other projects as well as run our own businesses. If more of the businesses in Ocean Grove were members and also participated in the committee work we could get far more done for the benefit for all businesses. So what’s coming up? Thursday 30 November we have our AGM and Christmas party from 5.30pm at Driftwood. We would love all members to attend and be involved as all committee positions are up for grabs. If you are a non-member come along and join the OGBA on the night. Our biggest event of the year is Wednesday 6 December when we close The Terrace and host the Ocean Grove Christmas Night. Music, activities and of course Santa Claus. If you have a business in The Terrace: be involved - open for the evening (last year it was a huge night). We are also inviting members in Madeley Street to set up a table and any members from the industrial estate are also welcome to take part. We can only arrange these events (the Christmas night will cost around $2000) with the membership money. The small membership fee of $110 goes a long way when pooled. So please join or renew your membership as together we can make Ocean Grove a great place for a business. Join at www.oceangrovebusiness.com.au Contact president Ty Simons at Driftwood via admin@ogba.com.au for more info.

an assistant leader. And 16 months later I haven’t looked back. Although, running Scout-Safe activities is a bit different these days. But that doesn’t mean we still can’t have fun. As Ron often puts it “Is it safe, is it fun, is it Scouting”? I have learned so much in the last year and a half - a lot about how the Scouting movement operates, but even more about myself! The Scouting movement provides structure, self-discipline, and so many areas of personal growth to our young humans. It is an underrated organisation, and one in which I am immensely proud to be a part of. The Scouts’ motto is “Learning by Doing” but the leaders share this lesson as much as the Scouts do. Whether it be camping in the wilderness, learning to make a stretcher from branches, making a catapault, or hiking along the beach, there are always lessons to be learned and experiences to be had in the essential act of actually doing it yourself. Scouting is not about being a spectator. It’s all about experiencing things for yourself. And so I begin this journey of sharing my thoughts and experiences with you all - sharing the stories about the young humans we invest so much time in, the adventures that our Scouts get up to, the funny mishaps, the lessons we learn, but most of all the friendship, the adventure, the experiences and the fellowship that the World Organisation of the Scouting Movement provide us. I hope you enjoy the ride. Rebecca Ballard Assistant Scout Leader 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Troop If you are interested in finding out more about 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scouts and when we meet, please don’t hesitate in contacting Group leader Ron Andrews at gl@oceangrovescouts.com

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Exams, emails and the social season The weather has become warm, with some beautiful clear days. I’ve been busy helping my daughter, who is undertaking her Year 12 exams, so I haven’t been out and about very much. Fortunately I’ve received some great emails from Voice readers to compensate for the many things I have missed. I’ve had a bad tawny fortnight. I’ve been watching a familiar family of tawny frogmouths, and photographed the two beautiful fluffy chicks that hatched about a month ago. The weekend before the Melbourne Cup the family left the nest, and I couldn’t find them anywhere. On Melbourne Cup Day I had a good search of the area and was dismayed to find the mangled body of a deceased chick (boo hoo). I few days later I saw the family of three, so one of the chicks was still going strong. Speaking of tawnies I received two lovely emails from Voice readers Suze and Susan, with a photos of the tawny frogmouth families that they have seen around the Bellarine. Thanks so much for the emails. I also had a goshawk day last weekend. I managed to have a close encounter with a brown goshawk, which I have long dreamed about. Then when I drove home, and lo and behold there was a collared sparrowhawk (CSH) in the gum tree outside my next door neighbour’s house. The CSH allowed me to get quite close, which was amazing. I recognised this bird from a few months ago, when it was on the next door neigbour’s TV aerial, as it has several white patches of feathers on its back. I thanked it very much for allowing me to take a half decent photo, and I’m sure it won’t be hurrying back. The brown goshawk and CSH look very similar, but as you can see from the photos the CSH has a smaller head, round eyes rather than squinted eyes, a very long middle talon, and a square shaped tail compared to the goshawk’s rounded tail feathers. It’s funny but I also recognised another CSH

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Kevin's kookaburras at Rice Reserve. that I saw in Wallington last week, as it the same bird that I spotted day before, when I saw it fly over the Bellarine Highway. This bird was missing about four of the primary flight feathers on the left wing and also some tail feathers on the left side. This bird looks like it’s gone 10 rounds with Mike Tyson, but it’s still flying well despite the shabby feathers. Speaking of Wallington the gorgeous scarlet honeyeaters are still hanging around near the school and Tom even saw a pair of scarlet honeyeaters at the Oakdene Estate, proving that scarlet honeyeaters have very fine location tastes.

Tawny frogmouths taken by Suze. I received a lovely email from Voice readers Alan and Astrid, who noticed a pair of hooded plovers on the beach at 6W, and were worried that the hoodies might be attacked by the many dogs in that area. It’s timely to remind people that it is hooded plover breeding season, so please take note of the signs on the beach that ask that dogs be kept on leads in areas where the hoodies breed. If anyone would like to volunteer to help protect the hoodies on the beach, they can email me and I will put them in touch with Andrea Dennett, who is the co-ordinator of the 'Friends of the

Goshawk. Hooded Plover Bellarine’. Speaking of dogs, I have not seen one migratory shorebird on the Ocean Grove side of the Barwon River Estuary. It’s so dismal. I received a lovely email from Kevin, which included photos of the endangered freckled duck at Begola Wetlands, a European greenfinch at Dan’s Reserve, and a Kookaburra at Rice Reserve. Thanks for the great photos Kevin. Happy birdwatching to everyone and happy end of school days to young Meg Carr. - Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com

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Music gets back to real rock roots The John Butler Trio, one of Australia’s most recognised and accomplished roots rock bands, will be bringing their incredible live show to the beautiful surrounds of Leura Park Estate in what promises to be the ultimate afternoon of tunes and chill among the vines. They will be joined by NSW’s Kim Churchill and divine duo Mama Kin Spender. The John Butler Trio has sold out a myriad of performances over the years in Australia and have gone on to take their music worldwide. John Butler has an impressive one million album sales to his name, has been the number one most played artist on Australian radio and has numerous ARIA awards to write home about. Those familiar with Kim Churchill’s radio smash Window to The Sky, which reached number 42 in Triple J’s Hottest 100 in 2014, will recognise signature elements in these new recordings: intricate guitar work, intuitive vocal melodies and a wonderful feeling of space and warmth. New single Second Hand Car is immediately identifiable as Kim Churchill’s with its retro keys, propulsive guitar line and rousing chant-along chorus. “I just want to write music to entertain and to move people and to be the soundtrack to their lives,” he says. “I want to become a figure in the world that helps people see that it’s all OK, and the world is what it is - the best and worst parts of it.” Mama Kin Spender is a lightning bolt moment between two long-time friends, co-writers and mischief-makers: ARIA-nominated Mama Kin and producer Tommy Spender. It’s a stripped back duo of brooding guitars, primal drums and howling harmonies, illuminated by a chorus of singers arranged by Virginia Bott (Brighter Later, First Chorus Band of Singers).

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

Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm-5.30pm.

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.

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

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

Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove ■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Phone Marg 5255 1335. ■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

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

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

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

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

Bellarine Church of Christ Hall, 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove

■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. ■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. ■ Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. ■ Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au

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

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

■ Last Wednesday of month, chatroom, gentle fun activities, make new friends, afternoon tea. Free event from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Inquiries to Neville on 5255 2837.

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

Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

■ 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.

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

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

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WEDNESDAYS

Last Wednesday of every month

Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street, Ocean Grove. Phone 0417 591 182.

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.

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Clubs meet MONDAYS Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/ seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991. Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, at Memorial Hall. A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Phone Jeanette 5256 1633.

First Tuesday of each 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.

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.

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Second Wednesday 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

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.

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.

Fourth Monday of every month

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First Monday of every month

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 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

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

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.

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race, Blue Mountain specialises in tantalising Indian food and also includes halal dining options. Host John Yonzon has years of experience as a chef and will make sure each meal is cooked to perfection. John has been in the industry for almost 25 years. When asked what brought him to Ocean Grove, John simply pointed out the window of the restaurant to the amazing view of Bass Strait

and the beach. Blue Mountain serves all the usual delicious Indian fare including beef, chicken, seafood and lamb. Order dinner online from 4.30pm seven days a week and the restaurant is open for dinner seven days a week for dining in. It’s also open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday. The banquets are among the most popular items on the menu and includes a 'kids banquet’

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Swell results for surfers Barwon Heads surfers dominated the Ocean Grove stop of the Woolworths Surf Groms. In the small tricky conditions Zeph Lamperd and Ellie Harrison claimed the under-14 boys and girls titles. Lamperd was dominant in the final throwing down massive power turns on his way to a 14.86 heat total. “It’s awesome to win here at Ocean Grove. All that time surfing here when it has been windy has paid off,” he said. Lamperd and Harrison will now receive an allexpenses paid trip to the Surfing Australia High Performance Center for their efforts. “I have never been to the HPC before, but I have heard its epic. I am looking forward to surfing in some warm water and learning from the coaches up there,” Lamperd said. Placing in second in the under-14 boys final was Willis Droomer (of Jan Juc) who finished on 12.14 points. Asher Lens (Aireys Inlet) and Charlie Mahoney (Ocean Grove) finished in third and fourth respectively. Ellie Harrison used her superior wave knowledge at the break to take out top honors in the under-14 girls, locking in a heat total of 11.40 points. “Every time I have got second at this event, so its nice to finally win,” Harrison said. “The waves weren’t very good, but it was a fun event. I can’t wait to get up to the HPC again and go on their massive skate ramp.” Jazz Wylie (Jan Juc) placed in second on 10.40 points. Mia Huppatz (Jan Juc) and Elise Franzose (Point Lonsdale) finished in third fourth. Other winners throughout the event included Willis Droomer (Jan Juc) who impressed judges with his aerial game in the under-12 boys division, Isla Huppatz (Jan Juc) in the under-12 girls, Remy Filer (Jan Juc) in the under-10 boys, Ruby

Trew (Seaforth, NSW) in the under-10 girls and Teal Lamperd (Barwon Heads) in the under-8 mixed. Lucas Hickson (Rye) and Sarsha Pancic (Bairgowrie) were awarded the Woolworths Fresh Wave Award for being the best-and-fairest surfers of the event. They walked away with a $250 Woolworths voucher each. RESULTS: Under 14 Boys 1st: Zeph Lamperd, 14.86. 2nd: Willis Droomer, 12.14. 3rd: Asher Lens, 9.30. 4th: Charlie Mahoney 7.96. Under 14 Girls 1st: Ellie Harrison, 11.40. 2nd: Jazz Wylie, 10.40. 3rd: Mia Huppatz, 8.04. 4th: Elise Franzose 6.93. Under 12 Boys 1st: Willis Droomer, 15.67. 2nd: Lucas Hickson, 13.24. 3rd: Issak Brown, 9.70. 4th: Oliver Lens, 8.07. Under 12 Girls 1st: Isla Huppatz, 6.30. 2nd:, Sarsha Pancic, 5.67. 3rd: Sonia Seuren, 5.46. 4th: Eva Bassed, 4.73. Under 10 Boys 1st: Remy Filer, 13.90. 2nd: Phoenix Visscher, 11.50. 3rd: Brodie Scott, 6.30. 4th: Jack Lindsay, 4.53. Under 10 Girls 1st: Ruby Trew, 8.00. 2nd: Abby Chapman, 7.83. 3rd: Sara Hickson, 6.80. 4th: Anna Huppatz, 4.24. Under 8 Mixed 1st: Teal Lamperd, 11.50. 2nd: Olie Micallef, 7.50. 3rd: Oscar Bachelor, 7.07. 4th: Kai Coleman, 7.00.

Ellie Harrison and Zeph Lamperd at the presentation ceremony.

Ellie Harrison in action.

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Zeph Lamperd was on fire at the Groms event in Ocean Grove.

Seagulls too good for Cobras UNDER 15s The Cobras made the trip over the bridge to take on Barwon Heads at the Village Green in this very important must-win Round 4 two day game. Collendina Captain Xavier Norman won the toss and elected to bat. Norman and Izaak Terhorst opened the batting and got the Cobras off to a positive start with an opening stand of 17 when Terhorst was dismissed for an aggresive 10. Norman was dismissed for 13 with the score on 44. Unfortunately the wickets fell at regular intervals with only Deisel McNeil (12) and Max McLachlan (20no) showing any resistance. The Cobras were dismissed for a total of 105. The bowling would have to be good to defend such a small total. The Cobras had to bowl seven overs at the Seagulls at the end of day one and the signs were positive. Koby Welch took a fine catch off the bowling of Brodie Muscat to have Barwon

Heads 1/17 at the end of day one. Day two saw a reasonable effort with the ball but Barwon Heads made easy work of the Cobra total and they finished the day on 6/160. Max McLachlan and Ollie Northam took one wicket each while Koby Welch chimed in with three wickets, finishing with the impressive figures of 3/5 off 3.3 overs. The Cobras will need to regroup as they head into take on Marshall Cricket Club in Round 5. UNDER 13s The Snakes hosted Wallington and produced a great team effort to comfortably take the points. Wallington made 66 with three-wickets haul by Monty Juffermans, Goodluck and George Every. Great catching by Jack Hammond and sticky hands Noah Jeffrey made sure all chances were taken. The team then batted and finished off with 6 for 262 off their 52 overs. Stars with the bat were Jack Every (38) and Oli Terhorst (26).

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Kai Spiby and Jarvis White wait their turn to bat during the U11s Ocean Grove vs Portarlington game. 174968 Pictures: JUSTIN FLYNN

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Grove snatch thrilling win By Justin Flynn OCEAN GROVE BOWLS Ocean Grove snatched a thrilling one-shot win against City of Greater Geelong in Premier League bowls action. The Grovers are undefeated on top of the ladder and are in ominous form. Craig Hodges and Tony Joel Lugg both skipped their rinks to victories. Ocean Grove defeated Belmont in Division 1, 105 to 88 and sits third on the ladder. Owen Clark skipped his rink to a nice win while Alan Callow’s rink enjoyed a huge victory. Grove is the ladder leader in Division 3 despite a 100 to 81 loss to Drysdale. In Division 4, Ocean Grove is unbeaten after a two-shot win against Geelong Cement. John Izzard and his team of Anne Way, Peter Eberle and Sandra Murphy had a mammoth 29 to 13 win. Steve Bryant, Adele Ryan, Brendan Carroll and skip Brian D’Elton also played well for a 27 to 15 triumph. Ocean Grove is in fourth spot on the Division 6 ladder with four wins and two losses. A 114 to 80 win against Belmont was highlighted by a 39 to 11 win by the Brett McCalman-led rink of Colin Schwartz, Peter Snell and Jack Anthony. Ocean Grove holds a slender one-point lead at the top of the Division 7 table from Belmont after

the two sides played out a thrilling tie. After a full day’s play, both sides finished on 100 shots. The Sue Gorwell-led rink was on fire with a 36 to 16 victory, but that was the only rink that emerged victorious for Grove. Ocean Grove defeated St Leonards to grab a spot in the Division 8 top four. A 66 to 58 win was made possible by David Harvey and Robin Brache. In midweek bowls, Ocean Grove is second on the Division 1 ladder with a 6-2 record. The team had a massive 60-shot win against Geelong Cement last week with Faye Richardson’s rink prevailing by 25 shots. In Division 3, Ocean Grove has two teams competing with one side third on the ladder. The two sides were due to play each other last week, but the match was washed out. Grove sits second on the Division 6 ladder after a 52 to 34 win against Portarlington. Peter Eberle’s rink, comprising Barbara Nicol, Elaine Hager and Sandra O’Keefe, had a big win - 32 to 11. Grove’s Division 7 side clings to fourth spot after a wash-out split the points against Eastern Park. Division 8 is proving to be a closely fought group with Grove in fourth position. A win against Geelong RSL with Marlene Ross’ rink winning well and Graeme Constable’s rink prevailing by one shot.

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Broadcaster Shane ready to host Rip to River Classic Ocean Grove Surf Lif Saving Club has appointed 3AW sports broadcaster Shane McInnes as the master of ceremonies for its iconic Rip to River Classic run this summer. McInnes has close family who reside in Ocean Grove and links to Ocean Grove SLSC, his father Shane McInnes Snr was a long outstanding member of the club. McInnes Snr, who passed away in November 2016, was a regular surf patrol member at the Ocean Grove SLSC until 2014. His ashes were scattered in a moving tribute ceremony at nearby Raffs Beach in Ocean Grove last year which his son Shane attended and helped organise the day. A sports commentator and sports reporter for Macquarie Media stations 3AW and 6PR since

2008, McInnes, 33, has worked on AFL, tennis, Formula One and covered Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games for the network. He has worked alongside well-known media and radio personalities Rex Hunt and Robert Walls. In other developments, Ocean Grove SLSC’s biggest annual fundraiser the Rip to River Classic takes place on Saturday 6 January, 2018. Adult prices for the 5km and 10km events are $50, while junior prices start from $20 for the 1.4km Ripper Nipper race. To book online log on to www.registernow. com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=25502 or check out the oceangroveslsc.asn.au website for more information.

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Kenneady breaks record By Mark Heenan OCEAN GROVE CRICKET Gun batsman Michael Kenneady is confident Ocean Grove can push for an elusive A Grade premiership after its resounding win over Little River. Kenneady broke the record for club’s highest individual A Grade score after his innings of 167 not out in the total of 4/339. It was Ocean Grove’s highest first innings A Grade score in nine seasons. Kenneady said the big win over new BPCA expansion club proved it had the firepower and credentials to contend for an A Grade title and finals berth. After a semi-final finish in 2016/17, Ocean Grove sits in third spot. The last two matches has seen the Grubbers attempt to force an outright result with opposition teams Portarlington and Little River, both batting a second time.

The Grubbers took 16 Little River wickets on day two as the visitors were stranded on 6/123 from 36 overs in its second dig after it was bowled out for only 114 in the first innings. “The ultimate goal is to win a premiership - everyone is contributing,” Kenneady told the Voice. “This is the strongest Ocean Grove A Grade side that I have been a part of in six seasons. “We have one or two players out at the moment and we are going to get stronger.” Ocean Grove coach Paul Jubber lauded Kenneady’s record breaking innings. “Michael’s innings was brilliant, he has had a limited pre-season and to see him play as well as he did is a testament to his skill and his ability to compete,” Jubber said. Dangerous left-armer Dan Roddis was outstanding with the ball, destroying the Redbacks top and middle order to finish with 5/37 from 15 overs.

“Dan Roddis has been a real standout for us, he is bowling with real aggression,” Jubber said. Jackson Kent provided good support and picked up 3/30 from 10.3 overs. Matt Bellingham claimed 3/14 in Little River’s second innings. In B Grade, Ocean Grove celebrated with an outright victory over Little River. Batting first the home side was all bundled out for 57 with Billy Foord Engelsman the star with 6/30 from 15.4 overs. Ocean Grove made 5/125dec., before it sent Redbacks into bat again. In its second dig Little River was all out for 119 with Foord Engelsman taking 5/45 from 17.2 overs. The popular Grubber bowler finished with match figures of 11/75. Ocean Grove won by six wickets and ended its second innings at 4/52 from 15 overs to snare outright.

In C Grade, the Grubbers came close to pulling off another outright against league newcomers Armstrong Creek. Batting first the visitors were all out for 157 and in reply Ocean Grove finished at 1/170dec., from 29 overs. Pat Kuipers (88 not out) and Greg Scarpa (53 not out) shared in an unbroken 97-run stand before the home side put the visitors back in. Darren Craig was a shining light for Ocean Grove with 3/8. Armstrong Creek finished at 8/82 from 48 overs before play stopped. Grubber opening batsman Tom Beasley scored an unbeaten hundred and led Ocean Grove to an 157-run victory over Jan Juc in D Grade. Beasley retired on 109 in Grove’s first innings total of 4/225. Will Richardson (3/9) and Dane Noble (3/23) helped bowl Jan Juc out for 68.

Cobras vault into top four on ladder By Mark Heenan COLLENDINA CRICKET Collendina jumped into the BPCA A Grade top four after a hard fought victory over a gallant Winchelsea at the Snake Pit on Saturday. Batting first the visitors posted a competitive first day total of 8/191. Collendina was buoyed by return of star pair Andy Higgins and Ben Ricardo. It was their first game together since Collendina won last season’s A Grade premiership. “We get a full side together with Ben and Higgo and with these guys we bat really deep,” Cobra coach Corey Walter said. “The batting with Ben in the side and Higgo firing makes a massive difference for us.” Higgins hit the winning runs in his knock of 62 - he shared in a 57-run fourth wicket partnership stand with Ricardo (32). Collendina finished at 5/207 and sits n fourth

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spot on ladder with a 3-1 record. The Cobras got off to a positive start with openers Walter (56) and Kade Norquay (28) and put on a 56-run stand for the first wicket. Collendina youngster and wicket-keeper Max Sutton finished on 17 not out. Walter said it was a challenging victory against Winchelsea, one of the three new BPCA A Grade expansion teams. It was the first time Collendina had scored 200 in a two-day game this season. “We didn’t know much about Winchelsea, but they have been going okay this year,” Walter told Voice. “They were in the same boat as us with being 2-1 after three rounds. “I thought we bowled really well in tough conditions on day one and I thought the batting was excellent. “To get the runs four wickets down with 10

overs to go was a really good result for us.” Walter picked up 4/53 with the ball on day one from 24 overs, while younger brother Nathan took 2/55 from 13 overs. Tom Stephenson top scored for Winchelsea with a fine knock of 63 on the opening day. The Cobras face undefeated ladder leader Drysdale in a two-day game at Drysdale this Saturday. In B Grade, Newcomb defeated Collendina by 46 runs. Batting first the home side was all out for 184 from 59.4 overs. Sam Tucker the chief destroyer with 5/46 from 14 overs. In reply, Collendina made 138 with Alistair Grant on 44 not out. In D Grade Newcomb defeated Collendina by 62 runs. Newcomb made 154 with Cobra pair Clynt Combridge (3/37) and Julian Wilson (3/56) bowling well. In reply Collendina was all out for 92.

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Kade Norquay and Corey Walter discuss the bowling during Dina's win against Anglesea. 175242 Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM

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Things are looking up Ocean Grove and Collendina are both in top four of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A Grade competition. Both sides have three wins. Collendina looks well poised to defend its premiership from last season as Andy Higgins and Ben Ricardo made a return to the Snake Pit. The two sides won’t meet each other until Round 9 in the local derby, which will be played at Collendina on 3 and 10 February. Things are looking up for both Ocean Grove and Collendina this season. Both sides are in the top Picture: JAMIE CULLUM four. See page 31 for more. 175241

Surf tests life skills Warm temperatures, blue skies and clean surf greeted participants for the season’s first bronze medallion re-qualification at Ocean Grove SLSC on Sunday 19 November. The skills maintenance based session attracted around 165 participants with ages ranging from 13 years to 83 years of age. Participants applied first aid, conducted tube and rescue water activities and took part in an ocean swim, while successfully completing an

online theory test before day. “It has been a wonderful day here at Ocean Grove beach,” said Life Saving Victoria assessor Bo Chudosnik, an Ocean Grove SLSC life member. “Lots of people participating, well over 150 participants doing their bronze medallion re-qualification, their resuscitation, their first aid and all the rescues and getting ready for a fantastic season at Ocean Grove and the Bellarine.”

Entrants from nearby Thirteenth Beach, Point Lonsdale, Bancoora and Torquay Surf Life Saving Clubs participated in the annual bronze medallion re-qualification. Bancoora SLSC will host next re-qual on Saturday 25 November, while further re-qualification days will take place at Point Lonsdale SLSC on 2 December and Thirteenth Beach SLSC on 10 December.

Participants take to the water in their bronze medallion re-qualification at Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

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