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A massive afternoon of pink Ocean Grove is set to turn pink on Saturday as the local football and netball clubs support Pink Day for breast cancer.

The netballers will wear pink playing kits while the men's and women's footballers will don pink socks for the big day.

The club will hold a Pink Day function that is open to all. The event will feature music, giveaways, a grazing table and a Champagne bar.

Wear some pink and something sparkly and help the club raise money for Breast Cancer Network of Australia.

The big day will be held at the OGFNC Pavilion rooms on Saturday 11 May from 2pm to 5pm.

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By Justin Flynn "Perceptions" of increasing crime and two road deaths so far this year have prompted dual police operations on the Bellarine Peninsula.

Bellarine Police Senior Sergeant Adrian Bickley said the entire peninsula will benefit from an increased police presence, but Operation Satellite will focus on the smaller towns.

"There have been some concerns from locals in the smaller towns such as St Leonards, Indented Head and Point Lonsdale that there has been an increase in crime," he told the

Voice.

"While some towns on the Bellarine have had a small increase, others have had a decrease, but we will continue Operation Satellite until the end of the year.

"We will have increased foot patrols and you will see us more often out and about. We will be very visible."

Patrols of larger towns on the peninsula would also continue, Senior Sergeant Bickley said.

Senior Sergeant Bickley said Operation Backroads would also be launched.

Operation Backroads will target routes that local drivers use to shorten trips or avoid detection.

"We have had two deaths on our roads on the Bellarine this year and it's too many," Senior Sergeant Bickley said.

"One is too many. We want everyone to know that if you take a back road or a short cut to get to wherever you are going, you may well just find a police car there.

"If you are doing the wrong thing, going just that little bit faster to get to where you want to go, we will be there waiting.

"We just want people to get to where they are going safely.

"An accident can affect more than just the person driving the vehicle. It can affect other occupants in the vehicle and the occupants of any other vehicles that may or may not be involved."

Two people died in an accident at Mannerim in February.

A passer-by found the victim's cars on fire in a paddock beside the road after the apparently collided after dark on PortarlingtonQueenscliff Rd.

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Ocean Grove Primary School teacher Andy McNeilly never dreamed that a program he started to get families together would appear in print.

But two and a half years later, his first book ‘Connecting With Your Kids’ is there for all to see.

Initially Andy started the program as a workshop to help increase the amount of time families spend together.

He then started penning everything down and the result is a 34,000 book that outlines easy, low cost and fun activities that parents and children can do together.

“The whole premise of it is that it’s practical and easy,” Andy said.

“The activities in there are fun and simple and low cost.

“My hope is that it will have kids saying ‘come and mum and dad, let’s do more of this’.”

Andy said Connecting with Your Kids builds ‘life skills’ that kids need to thrive, through fun programs that give parents the tools they need to connect with their children.

Putting away the iPad and turning off the TV for a small amount of time each night can make an enormous impact in bringing families closer together, Andy said.

The book is broken into 48 chapters and has 10 ideas a week to get families together.

“You don’t have to do 10, you pick one a week to be connected,” he said.

“Out of the 10 there might be one that you can’t do, but nine others that you can.”

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However, the book was self-published and only had a print run of 150 copies. Andy is hoping a publisher can take it on.

Initial reviews have been overwhelmingly positive.

“I’m just hoping someone can pick this up and say ‘I see a spot for this’,” he said.

“Everyone who has read it has been really positive at just how easy and accessible it is and how it’s good to stop and check in with

how important family is.

“I can’t imagine lying on my death bed thinking ‘I wished I’d worked more hours’.

“It’s going to be ‘I wish I’d spent more time with my family’.”

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Councillors back budget Bellarine Ward councillors have endorsed City of Greater Geelong's 2019-20 proposed budget.

Councillors Stephanie Asher, Trent Sullivan and Jim Mason said the proposed budget delivered positive results for the Bellarine Peninsula.

The proposed budget features a new ultrahigh-speed internet installation, new childhood centres, sporting upgrades and improved transport networks to be delivered on the Bellarine Peninsula.

Released last week for public comment, the proposed budget contains: A Bellarine Enhanced Broadband initiative to install and run high-capacity optical fibre from South Geelong train station along the Bellarine Rail Trail corridor to Queenscliff, allowing council-managed facilities (such as the Potato Shed and integrated children's centres) to access ultra-high-speed internet; Completing work on the $13 million Drysdale Integrated Children's Centre;

The future St Leonards Early Childhood Centre ($1 million); The Drysdale Regional Community and Learning Hub ($300,000), which will replace the existing library and senior citizens centre; The Jetty Road Children's and Community Hub ($200,000) in Curlewis; The design of a sports pavilion in the Ocean Grove north development area ($150,000); The second stage of the Drysdale Sporting Precinct ($150,000); Master plans for the Ocean Grove Memorial Reserve ($60,000) and Portarlington Recreation Reserve ($50,000).

A feasibility study into the need for enhanced aquatic facilities on the Bellarine Peninsula ($150,000) has also been supported.

"One of the big issues we've been fighting strongly for is swimming pools," Ms Asher said.

"The feasibility study into aquatic facilities on the Bellarine will look at the size and

types of pools needed and where they are best located."

There is significant investment in the Bellarine's transport networks, Council said.

A new north-south connector road, Tivoli Drive, will be built at Curlewis ($1.4 million), with intersection signals at Portarlington Road and pedestrian signals on the Bellarine Rail Trail.

The rail trail between High Street, Drysdale and the new off-road path being built along the Drysdale bypass ($220,000) will be sealed, while a footpath is to be constructed on the south side of Murradoc Road in St Leonards ($254,760).

A master plan to improve the shared trails of the Bellarine and Greater Geelong ($200,000) is being pursued.

Bus stops will be upgraded to meet disability standards ($100,000) on the Northern Bellarine, while $80,000 will be used to study traffic and parking demands in Barwon Heads.

Other highlights for the region include:

The upgrade of the streetscape in the St Leonards shopping precinct, including street furniture, garden beds, drainage and pedestrian crossing works ($400,428); The development of a sub-regional playground at WG Little reserve in Portarlington ($264,523); Landslide remediation works at the Clifton Springs Golf Course ($200,000); A scoping study to assess the feasibility of a livestock and information exchange to support the peri-urban farming community ($100,000); The underwater sculpture park in Clifton Springs ($100,000), which will become a tourism attraction and environmental initiative; Refreshing the business case for the redevelopment of the Potato Shed ($30,000); and New audio equipment at Ocean Grove Memorial Reserve in ($20,000), to provide entertainment options and opportunities for young people.

Hannah’s childhood dream now a reality

By Justin Flynn

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Set for the big stage Hannah Burchell (front right) and Richmond's seven other AFLW signings at Punt Rd last week.

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"I'm grateful. So many before me just weren't able to do it."

Hannah said playing in front of the Tiger army would be both thrilling and daunting.

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Not many footballers get to play for the club they have barracked for all their life, but Hannah Burchell is about to fulfil a childhood dream.

The 24-year-old Ocean Grover was picked up by Richmond's AFLW side last week as a delisted free agent.

Hannah has barracked for the Tigers all her life and when she donned the yellow and black at a photo shoot at Punt Road last with the club's seven other early signings, she could scarcely believe it.

"It's absolutely amazing. Now I get to really live out my dream of playing for Richmond," Hannah told the Voice.

"It really only hit me at the time (the photo shoot). I thought 'gee whiz this is incredible'."

Hannah had been an integral part of Geelong's VFWL side for the past two seasons and played one AFLW game for the Cats at the end of last year before injury intervened.

Hannah said she was disappointed at being delisted, but understood the reasons why.

"There has to be a certain amount of delistings and although I was surprised and disappointed, Geelong were pretty good and supported the move to Richmond," she said.

After studying a Bachelor of Paramedicine, Hannah is working as a school nurse at Albert Park College and said being able to play football in Melbourne is a huge bonus.

Hannah will wear number 9 for the Tigers, the same number as Trent Cochin.

"Hopefully I get to meet him soon," Hannah said.

Hannah said the pathway for young women to play football was improving all the time.

"I didn't even think I would play past Under 12s," she said.

"The opportunity is there now and there are

at Punt Road," she said.

For now, Hannah, who has been back in full training for two weeks after an injury lay off, will play for Richmond's VFLW side before the club embarks on its inaugural season in the AFLW.

A group of enthusiastic Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads students are appearing in Geelong Society of Operatic and Dramatic Arts (GSODA) production, Hercules.

GSODA is for young people aged 10 to 17 and performs two musicals a year, the major production in June.

The production will be held at Geelong Arena from 28 to 30 June.

Written by Julia Banks and directed by Nicole Kaminski, our local young people have embraced Hercules the Panto and can't wait to perform.

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Under 11 Ocean Grove Nippers Hugo Walsh, Jerry Kelly and Charlie Eales.

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Under 10 competitors Holly Confoy, Georgie McIntyre and Chelsea Hanks celebrate their awards.

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Nippers celebrate season Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Nippers celebrated a successful season with their annual junior presentation day on Sunday 28 April.

The Nipper awards ceremony was held at Barwon Heads Cricket Club to accommodate for the Ocean Grove Surf Beach Complex building re-development, which is expected to open next month.

Ocean Grove Nippers were crowned state champions for the second season running after a successful campaign at the Junior State Surf Lifesaving Championships at Lorne in February.

Supportive parents, coaches and age group managers and enthused juniors packed the Wilkinson Family Pavilion.

Award recipients included Under 8s participants right through Under 13s competitors.

Next season the Under 13s will make the transition into senior surf carnival competitions.

Ocean Grove SLSC junior activities manager Darren Ball said the awards day was a fantastic way to recognise some fantastic individual and team performances from its star juniors across the season.

"A fantastic afternoon with a good turnout considering other sporting commitments," Ball told the Voice.

"The awards were very satisfying where kids from all age groups and abilities were recognised particularly with the introduction of the coaches' awards.

"Kids (had) smiles and fun afterwards with a disco a (real) hit."

IN other developments, Ocean Grove SLSC will host a Life Saving Victoria Round 2 IRB carnival on Sunday 12 May. The IRB state carnival at Ocean Grove beach commences at 8.30am and concludes at 2pm.

Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club 2018-19 Nipper Awards winners

Under 8 juniors Paddy Moulton and Hugh Rolfs. 193098 Boys Under 13: 1st James Leahy (36 pts); 2nd Campbell Asher (31 pts); 3rd Charles Leahy (30 pts).

Girls Under 13: 1st Helen Topolcsanyi (36 pts); 2nd Jorgia Young (35 pts); 2nd Pippi McIntyre (35 pts); 3rd Shani Paranavitana (22 pts).

Boys Under 12: 1st Will Deverall (39 pts); 2nd Caden Walsh (32 pts); 3rd Khy Slavinskis (28 pts).

Girls Under 12: 1st Sienna Stewart (34 pts); 2nd Matilda Richards (31 pts); 3rd Dana Sellars (30 pts).

Boys Under 11: 1st Jerry Kelly (42 pts); 2nd Hugo Walsh (37 pts); 3rd Charlie Eales (29 pts).

Girls Under 11: 1st Kayla Forward (38 pts); 2nd Georgia Rolfs (29 pts); 3rd Arabella Gruar (28 pts).

Under 11 trio Georgia Rolfs, Kayla Forward and Arabella Gruar. 193098

Boys Under 10: 1st Toby Hallam (34 pts); 2nd Kye Porter (28 pts); 3rd Will Goldstraw (27 pts).

Girls Under 10: 1st Holly Confoy (43 pts); 2nd Chelsea Hanks (36 pts); 3rd Georgie McIntyre (35 pts).

Boys Under 9: 1st Ryan Tolley (48 pts perfect); 2nd Patrick Lonergan (32 pts); 3rd Archie Deverall (29 pts).

Girls Under 9: 1st Molly Slavinskis (45 pts); 2nd Hollie Smith (32 pts); 3rd Sasha Naughtin (27 pts).

Boys Under 8: 1st Hugh Rolfs (35 pts); 2nd Paddy Moulton (34 pts); 3rd Ary Patel (25 pts).

Girls Under 8: 1st Grace Bird (34 pts); 2nd Indigo McIntyre (30 pts); 3rd Abbey Walsh (21 pts); 3rd Matilda Gordon (21 pts).

Rookies of the Year: Billie Cook and Kye Porter Most Improved: Niamh Partridge and Zach Cassamento Iron Competitors of the Year: Matilda Richards and Campbell Asher Beach Competitors of the Year: Pippi McIntyre and Ryan Tolley Most Potential: Hugo Walsh and Kayla Forward Coaches Awards: U8 Girl Grace Bird; U8 Boy Paddy Moulton; U9 Girl Molly Slavinskis; U9 Boy Oscar Borthwick; U10 Girl Lara Forward; U10 Boy Lennox Crabtree; U11 Girl Eliza Clancy; U11 Boy Jonathan Punchard; U12 Girl Cookie Robinson; U12 Boy Rauri Davison; U13 Girl Jorgia Young; U13 Boy Matthias Panoussi.

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Schools to receive maintenance cash Surfside Primary School will soon benefit from having maintenance works carried out, Labor MP Lisa Neville announced.

Ms Neville announced that the Ocean Grove-based school and St Leonards Primary School were among 180 schools across Victoria to share in $2.85 million of 2019-20 Planned Maintenance Program funding to help address their various maintenance needs.

"A high-quality education system must be matched by high-quality learning environ-

ments so students have every opportunity to reach their full potential - we are investing in important maintenance to schools so students have the first-rate facilities they deserve," Ms Neville said.

"Bellarine schools do everything possible to get the most out of their students, so it is wonderful news that they are among the schools set to share in this maintenance funding."

The Planned Maintenance Program pro-

vides funding for vital maintenance activities based on need.

A new evaluation system was put in place last year to provide more up-to-date information of the condition of school infrastructure to create a more timely and targeted allocation of Planned Maintenance Program funding.

The state Labor Government has invested more than $3.8 billion to deliver new schools and more than 1300 school upgrades.

No place to hide when performing live In October 2018, Ocean Grove musician Andrea Robertson, recorded her third independent album over two sessions with a captive audience in the arts space known as New Hall, Point Lonsdale.

The grassroots project included local creatives from start to finish, including local sound producer and engineer, Nick Huggins, who skilfully captured the audio that day, with Andrea saying the rare experience was "a beautiful, intimate, creative experience for all involved."

'Live at New Hall' is the end result with 18 original songs captured live and echoing with the tones of someone who knows who she is; someone who wishes to share her sound and story, all bundled into a double CD - a suggestion made to Andrea by the late blues legend, Chris Wilson.

"It was actually Chris who helped me arrive at this decision by giving me some wise and valued advice - which happened on numerous occasions throughout my career," Andrea said.

"This advice feels all the more precious to me now that he is no longer with us."

The soulful acoustic album will also be released on vinyl and officially launched close to Andrea's home town on Friday 17 May at Bouchon at Bellarine (Bellarine Estate) with Sarah Carroll as special guest artist, followed by a string of gigs around regional Victoria.

The live recording and double CD was made possible when Andrea was announced as the winner for the 2017 Queenscliff Music Festival Emerging Artist Grant.

Receiving the grant, Andrea thought back to her favourite albums - many of which she realised were recorded live. She was then inspired to capture that same energy in her release, admitting: "There is just a lovely, raw energy about them".

"I wanted to challenge myself by approaching the next recording in a different way. I'd often thought that I'd love to do a live recording, to try to capture what I/we can do performing live."

At the recorded performances, Andrea was joined by David Robertson (husband/drum-

Road upgrade Grubb Road will receive a $5 million safety upgrade if the Morrison Liberal government is re-elected.

The Federal Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson announced that Grubb Road between Shell Road and Bellarine Highway would build on the $300,000 the government delivered for planning a safer Grubb Road in 2016.

"I call on state Labor to finalise the planning and design for a safer Grubb Road so that construction works can get underway," Ms Henderson said.

"It is inexcusable that it has done virtually nothing for three years. Ocean Grove is under immense pressure from population growth and this infrastructure is critically important.

"I also support an urgent review of the speed limit."

Liberal will also spend $5 million to upgrade Murradoc Road between Drysdale and St Leonards.

Electronic scoreboard A Shorten Labor government would invest $95,000 to deliver a new electronic scoreboard at Harmer Reserve, home of the Barwon Heads Football Netball Club.

The scoreboard will be utilised by the club on match days but can also be used for outdoor cinema nights over summer.

Labor Candidate for Corangamite Libby Coker said the investment would deliver great benefit to the Barwon Heads and local footy communities.

"The new electronic scoreboard at Howard Harmer Reserve will benefit both footy spectators and the Barwon Heads community," Ms Coker said.

Fireside series

Ocean Grove musician Andrea Robertson will release a brand new album. mer), Heath Robertson (lead guitar) and Tim Waters (double bass) forming a core four-piece band, along with musicians Matiss Schubert (mandolin/fiddle), Jack Meredith (harmonica) and Carolyn Davis (piano) who feature on select songs. Her daughter also joined Andrea for a song she'd written especially for them to be sung together.

This new release follows on from her debut studio album 'It's About Time' (2014) and sophomore release 'Remind Myself' (2017).

With this new release, Andrea has proven live is where her talent really shines - capturing the emotion and connection to family behind her lyrics.

"With a live-recording there is no covering up mistakes - you need to be incredibly organised yet able to roll with the punches," she said.

"The live recording has exceeded my expectations. I can't wait to share it with music lovers."

Jack Rabbit Vineyard has announced its sixth annual Winter 'Fireside Series' with four evenings of entertainment and contemporary fine dining.

The dates and performers are: 25 May Motown Magic; 15 June Fireside Adele; 20 July Back 2 Black - the Amy Winehouse Story; 17 August Hot August Night - Neil Diamond Tribute Show.

Motown Magic is an internationally acclaimed fusion of pop and funk with a hint of hip gospel influence, with performers born and bred in the heart of where it all started Detroit.

Fireside Adele features the acclaimed Olivia Hemphill who re-creates the music of one of this decade's most influential musical talents.

Back 2 Black - the Amy Winehouse Story is a powerful, engaging and enchanting, patrons will get to embrace a truly brilliant journey which pays homage to a short but extraordinary life.

Hot August Night - the Neil Diamond Tribute Show showcases the hits and memories of one of the most iconic artists of all time.

The limited tickets for fireside evenings cost $100 per person per show and include a three course select a la carte dinner. Drinks at bar prices.

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Hooded plovers.

Cash support for ‘hoodie’ Ella Francis is proud of her art.

Sisters raise it big When Mia Francis was three years old she was rushed to the Royal Children's Hospital for emergency surgery.

Fortunately Mia made a full recovery, but the Francis family has never forgotten the care and support she received while in hospital.

For the past three years, the Ocean Grove family, led by Mia's sister Hayley, has held an art show to raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

It was Hayley's idea to draw and sell pictures to raise money to say thank you for treating her sister, but now Mia and Ella have joined in.

The art show is held at their home and this year Hayley, 13, Mia, 9, and Ella, 7, raised a whopping $4554 for the appeal.

Mia Francis was rushed to the Royal Children's Hospital as a three year old.

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A re-elected Morrison government would invest up to $100,000 in recovery programs for the hooded plover.

Member for Corangamite, Sarah Henderson said the funding will build on existing work to protect plover nests and increase the rate of chick survival.

The hooded plover has a conservation status as 'vulnerable'.

The hooded plover is a beach nesting bird that nests along the sandy beaches of Ocean Grove and 13th Beach."The hooded plover is one of 20 priority bird species under the Threatened Species Strategy and working through Birdlife Australia, this funding would build on nest protection, monitoring and other recovery actions," Ms Henderson said.

"Activities will take place across the full nesting range of the hooded plover in Victoria and South Australia."

Minister for the Environment Melissa Price said the funding would be provided from the Morrison government's $100 million Environmental Restoration Fund announced in the 2019-20 Budget.

The Environment Restoration Fund has three key priority areas: protecting threatened and migratory species and their habitats; improving Australia's coasts, oceans and waterways; and increasing recycling of waste.

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Leigh Keast at The Sounds of Matchbox 20.

Musical bug bites back

By Justin Flynn Leigh Keast gave up performing live music for six years because he wanted to play in a cricket premiership.

The Ocean Grove singer and guitarist fulfilled his dream, playing in an A Grade flag for Collendina, but then grew restless.

He started doing a few shows in Ocean Grove and then got bitten by the musical bug again.

He formed his own band, Songs of Matchbox 20 that features some of the best-known local musicians and the band is wowing crowds.

Featuring Vish on drums, Christian Benci and Nathan Bennett on guitar, Steve Hobbs on bass, James Hunt on keyboard and Kate Daley with backing vocals, the band formed seamlessly.

"Basically I'm the weak link in the band, it's amazing," he said modestly.

"They are all so talented."

Leigh tossed up between Matchbox 20 and Bon Jovi to focus on and eventually settled on Rob Thomas' band because "Bon Jovi has some really high notes that are hard to do".

"I have always loved Matchbox 20," he said.

"Although wanted to have vocally something a little bit different to Matchbox 20 so it was more celebrating the songs rather than being a tribute band and dressing like them and sounding like them.

"I love the stories associated with their songs - '3am' a lot of people think that is about a relationship and feeling lonely, but he (Thomas) wrote it when he was about 18 or 19 about a time when he was 13 or 14 and his mum had cancer."

Playing regular gigs at the Piano Bar in Geelong, Leigh said the Sunday afternoon sessions are a perfect outlet for the band members, who are all busy during the week.

The next gig is at the Piano Bar on 26 May. Tickets at Piano Bar Facebook page.

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Dental help for the autistic Bellarine Community Health is set to launch what is believed to be the first pilot project of its kind in Victoria.

The project will provide a personalised dental service for people with a formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Going to the dentist can be particularly difficult for people with ASD. The project will develop a personalised program for patients to support communication, sensory and behavioural needs in the dental clinic.

The project team is working with the community to improve services for patients with autism, as well as providing autism training for the dental team at BCH Point Lonsdale.

An initial phone appointment will be made to prepare for the dental visit. This is to identify the resources which will help, such as visu-

al/social stories, aides and sensory equipment using autism-friendly IT devices.

"Dental care is such an essential service, but it can be very challenging to access for many people, particularly those with autism," BCH Project Lead and qualified speech pathologist Nicki Goodwin said.

The service will be available to anyone with a formal ASD diagnosis. There is no age or location restriction.

The ASD pilot project will run from Bellarine Community Health's dental clinic at Point Lonsdale.

Anyone wishing to make an appointment can call 5258 0828 to register their interest.

The new ASD pilot service will commence in July and run until December 2019.

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More life for Gerry Wallington CFA veteran Gerry Neyenuis has added another life membership to his growing list of honours, and he admits receiving this one brought a tear to his eye.

Gerry was recently made a Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) life member, to match his CFA, District 7 championship committee and brigade honours.

The presentation of his VFBV plaque during the state championships in Bendigo was an emotional moment.

"That was more meaningful than anything else," he said.

"It was in front of a crowd I've been looking after for 10 years as chairman of the championship committee so that was a real buzz. It was hard to hold back a tear."

Gerry, who turns 72 in August, joined the CFA in 1966, initially with Gruyere near Coldstream, then Hampton Park and in 1976 he moved to Ocean Grove and joined the Wallington brigade.

"When I started, I lived out in the country and in those days most people in the country got involved with the fire brigade," he said.

"It was just a form of helping out your neighbours."

There have been significant changes over the intervening decades, Gerry said.

"The commitment wasn't as big in the early days; there's a lot more involved with being a firefighter today and it's a much safer service.

Our minimum skills are all about safety."

Gerry has had various lieutenant roles and was captain of the Wallington brigade for 12 years, deputy group officer, board member of VFBV and state councillor representing volunteers across his district, six years as deputy delegate to the central council of the former Rural Association and chairman of the state championship committee.

Gerry's wife Maria was communications officer for 12 years while he was captain, his

Short-story comp winner Elaine Janes with Honey and Flapper.

Elaine wins Gerry Neyenuis receives his life membership from VFBV president Nev Jones and outgoing VFBV CEO Andrew Ford. sons - twins Greg and Michael, 49, - have been members since they were youngsters and Greg's three children Bianca, 21, and twins Eliza and Caleb, 17, are also involved.

"The tremendous thing about volunteering is that it can be so family orientated," he said.

"At one stage my daughter Michelle was in a brigade and we had four of us in one running team in the championships. That sort of thing makes it all worthwhile."

He's also made lifetime friends across the state but "the fact you're helping people that need your help" is what keeps him going.

Ash Wednesday in 1983 was his biggest involvement but he's joined volunteer strike teams to NSW and South Australia and across Victoria to fight major fires, but now he's unsure about the future of the CFA. "It won't look the same in the future," he

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said. "I still make myself available for strike teams. That's one of the important reasons for having CFA volunteers. It's good to have paid firefighters but if we lose volunteers that would diminish our surge capacity for the strike teams.

"We had fires around Geelong and Ballarat a few weeks ago that needed 35 trucks in a matter of minutes. Without the volunteers, where would you get those numbers?"

Gerry added that he was proud of his roles with the VFBV and that it continued to provide a strong voice for volunteer firefighters.

VFBV CEO Adam Barnett said volunteers like Gerry are the cornerstone of local communities and their experience and willingness to drop everything to provide vital surge capacity to communities in need makes a huge contribution to the safety and response capacity of CFA and the protection of Victoria.

Elaine Janes has won the latest Alan Cobham story-story competition.

Elaine won this month's comp for her story about 'What a job', which contained lots of mentions of roosters.

The next topic is 'The best sport'.

Alan Cobham, in his book What's the Point argues that table tennis is the best sport because most people could play it successfully from about the age of 10 until old age.

Alan grandchildren have strong alternative views on this topic. What do you think?

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‘Cluster’ fears addressed City of Greater Geelong has moved to allay fears that mosquito spraying caused an increase in cancer and auto-immune disease in Barwon Heads.

Council's director planning and development Gareth Smith said City uses Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) and s-Methoprene for mosquito control.

Mr Smith said the products are used in pellet form and only affect mosquito larvae.

From 1987 to 2010, pyrethrum was occasionally applied manually on sections of vegetation within Barwon Heads Village Park, Mr Smith said.

"Up until 1987 we also used a product

called Abate, which was approved for the same purpose. Abate contains the active ingredient temephos, which is still approved for use in Australia and around the world," Mr Smith said.

Mr Smith's comments come after Barwon Heads local Ross Harrison compiled a 'cancer cluster' map of the town.

Mr Harrison claimed the then South Barwon Shire's and Geelong City Council's spraying program involved cancer-causing chemicals.

Mr Harrison claimed more than 80 residents who lived near 'The Muddies' had contracted cancer or auto-immune diseases dur-

ing the past 20 years.

A Department of Health and Human Services probe found the region's cancer rate was not above average.

Mr Harrison has linked the claimed cluster to the former South Barwon Shire and Geelong City Council allegedly spraying with cancercausing chemicals.

Mr Smith moved to dismiss the fears.

"We are aware of individuals suggesting a link between mosquito treatment and an impact on human health," he said.

"This suggestion has no scientific basis and the City is not aware of any evidence to support the claim.

"All of the chemicals used in our mosquito treatment programs have been approved as safe products by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority."

Mr Smith said Council would continue to share the facts about its mosquito treatment program and the findings of the Chief Health Officer's report to the community.

"We are committed to communicate in an open and transparent manner to ensure our community is fully informed about this matter, as we did earlier this year when there was concerns about soil contamination," he said.

CAN’T MAKE IT ON ELECTION DAY? Peter Wright

Learning the art of chess Nothing quite sharpens the brain and tests your mental skills like a game of chess.

Chess is a global game, enjoyed by millions around the world and can also be enjoyed in Ocean Grove.

Ocean Grove Chess Club was founded in October 2007 by Malcolm Hughes, uncle of former test cricketer Merv Hughes.

Malcolm taught chess to school students after school and adults in the evening. As well as a chess tutor, Malcolm was a principal at several local primary schools, and was involved in local basketball.

Sadly, Malcolm passed away in 2012 at the age of 77 from a heart condition.

Before his passing, he generously donated numerous professional tournament standard chess sets, chess mats, chess clocks and reference books to the chess club.

The club is now ably led by Ralph Wright, a former chess student of Malcolm's and a fellow school teacher, who joined the club in 2009.

His passion for the game first developed when he learnt to play chess in Year 7 at Queenscliff High School. On his 13th birthday, his father gave him a wooden chess set which he still treasures today.

At Ocean Grove Chess Club, Ralph and long-time Ocean Grove players Garry Bedennewitz, John Griffiths and Alf Zientek, demonstrate to interested visitors and beginners all the basic rules of chess; how to set up the chess board correctly, the movement of the pieces and their values, castling, check, checkmate, drawn game conditions and finally, the rule of en-passant.

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Rain needed for wetlands It's nearly May and Begola Wetland is still dry, so the situation is pretty dire.

My rain dance routines have completely failed to gain a decent response, so I might have to recruit some more participants. Gosh I hope the heavens open soon and stay open.

Despite the dry conditions I've had a lovely few weeks, mainly in an area a mere 50 metres from my house.

There's an oasis in Ocean Grove in the area behind Safeway, and I've seen many yellowfaced honeyeaters, white-naped honeyeaters (three), New Holland honeyeaters, little wattlebirds (two), eastern spinebills (five), red wattlebirds, and heard a few spiny-cheeked honeyeaters.

I also noticed in the same area a flock of 20 to 30 silvereyes. They have a rich brown flank colour to their plumage, so they are the Tasmanian 'lateralis' subspecies that fly to Victoria from Flinders Island and Tasmania at this time of the year, when the weather starts to become cooler in southern regions.

Most of the Tasmanian population of silvereyes cross the Bass Strait and then disperse as far north as Queensland, which is amazing considering the size of the bird.

I did drive to Anglesea one day to look for an owlet nightjar (which true to form I did not see). I had a walk through the Angelsea Heath, off Forest Rd, and I saw nothing.

Did not hear a bird, did not see a bird, hardly saw an insect. I think for the last 18 months I have not seen much at all at Anglesea Heath, so either I am going to the wrong places or I've just been unlucky, as it is a gem of a place.

I had an exciting moment a few days ago when I saw a new bird or a 'lifer', in Curlewis. I was driving (fortunately slowly) down Coriyule Road when a quail walked in front of the car, causing me to brake suddenly.

I was relieved when the bird made it to the opposite side of the road without being

squashed. I spent a few minutes (after parking the car) trying to see the bird, and I eventually located it sitting in the grass - and they are so well camouflaged.

It was so hard to take a photo in between the grass, and I took a quick snap so I wouldn't scare the bird too much. I identified the bird as being a stubble quail, which is a game bird in Victoria.

I was horrified to read in the last edition of 'Australian Birdlife' magazine that an estimated 148,500 stubble quail were killed by hunters in Victoria last year, and with no actual data on the numbers of birds to start with, it's impossible to know how shooting effects the population of the birds (especially when drought conditions are taken into account).

I was thrilled to see a Stubble Quail but feel very sad about how I live in a 'progressive' state of Australia where the shooting of such defenceless, vulnerable creatures is allowed.

On a brighter note, I sat down in my lounge room after coming home from work on Easter Monday, to watch the Geelong Vs Hawthorn clash at the MCG. My TV watching was shortlived when out the window I glimpsed the shadow of a large bird flying over the courtyard. I grabbed the camera and crept out into the backyard, where I saw a hawk in the next door neighbour's gum tree.

As soon as it saw me it flew off, and I thought 'well that's the end of that', however to my amazement the bird did a U-turn and flew straight back towards me. This all hap-

Kevin's image of a pied oystercatcher. pened so quickly that I didn't have time to set the camera, and I just hoped that the settings would enable me to take a decent image. The settings were not great for the available light, but I did manage an image which allowed the identification of a collared sparrowhawk, due to the obviously square tail and long middle talons.

I thought that Hawthorn might thrash the Cats at the 'G' after the appearance of a hawk in my garden, but it was not to be, which was most pleasant.

I received an email from Kevin, who spotted a dozen pied oystercatchers at Queenscliff, around the old jetty that leads to the life-boat

Yellow-faced honeyeater, Ocean Grove.

Stubble quail, Curlewis. shed.

Two of the oystercatchers were tagged (one was K5 and another L7).

A new playground is coming to Ocean Grove Main Beach!

Barwon Coast is currently planning for a new playground and we would like your input. There are two ways you can have your say: Come chat with us at our Community Listening Posts at Ocean Grove Main Beach (near Kettlefish Cafe) on:

Tuesday 14 May from 10am - 12pm or 3.30pm - 5.30pm OR visit www.barwoncoast.com.au/playground for information on the proposed playground and fill in our online survey.

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Name: Emily Jarvis, Ocean Grove senior cocaptain What got you into footy?

My brother (Andrew) has played at Ocean Grove and he said they were having a women's team. He got me into women's footy.

How did you get involved with senior women's football in Ocean Grove?

Ocean Grove was the team I wanted to go to because my brother Andrew was there last year so keep the family at the same club.

South Barwon didn't have a women's team last year and I am Ocean Grove through and through now and I would go wherever my brother was going to go for my first year of football. I actually didn't live in Ocean Grove before I started playing football, but I loved it down here so I moved down here.

What do you enjoy most about playing here?

Just my teammates, I have made so many

good friends down here and some of the girls are my best mates now. It is a lot of fun and it is a good club to play for. It even intertwines with the netball and men's football here.Favourite AFLW team? I am an Essendon supporter through and through, but I do follow Geelong AFLW in the women's football. A couple of my friends play for them.

Favourite AFLW player?

Erin Phillips (Adelaide Crows).

Favourite footy memory?

Beating Colac last year and playing for Ocean Grove senior women's team last year and we were the underdogs. Also Essendon winning the 2000 AFL Grand Final.

Superstitions before a game?

I have to have Hydralyte before the game - it is a drink and also have tinned spaghetti for breakfast.

Favourite holiday destination? Peru.

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frastructure Grants fund from $1 million to $2 million, which will give more community clubs and groups the opportunity to access council funding to upgrade their facilities.

We've also introduced a new $300,000 grants fund to assist with local community events.

Applications for both of these grants streams will open in the coming months, and support is available if you need help applying.

Full budget details are available via geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay, and you have until 28 May to provide feedback.

Thank you to everyone who has approached us with ideas and requests. The community has truly driven a number of the projects funded in the proposed budget, and we now look forward to seeing them completed.

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During the past 12 months, we, as Bellarine councillors, have spoken to hundreds of local residents about what they'd like to see done in our community.

We've taken your ideas on board, investigated further, and worked hard to bring as many Bellarine projects as possible to the forefront of the council's thinking.

Our draft 2019-20 budget, available for public feedback now, is a great reflection of the Bellarine community's passion and persistence.

One of the big issues we've been fighting strongly for is swimming pools. The budget includes $150,000 for a feasibility study into aquatic facilities on the Bellarine. This will look at the size and types of pools needed and

where they are best located.

This is a necessary step in the process towards more and bigger pools and it will include consultation with the community.

A range of diverse, exciting and muchneeded projects have been funded across the peninsula.

Locally, we've allocated $150,000 for a sports pavilion in Ocean Grove north, $80,000 for a traffic and parking study in Barwon Heads, and $60,000 for a master plan for the Ocean Grove Memorial Reserve.

We've also put $20,000 towards music equipment at the Memorial Reserve to create a space for aspiring musicians.

Another very important element of this budget is the doubling of the Community In-

You have to admit the Coalition's plan for their re-election is rather new and innovative.

They seem to be saying vote for us in 2019 and then again in 2022 and we will then be able to implement the significant parts of their plans as outlined in the 2019 budget. In other words, the Coalition will need to be elected twice before the bulk of their new infrastructure money is spent. At least that would give them time to do the planning they have failed to do to date. With four years of planning, you

might be able to answer that question.

Only 30% of the new $30 billion in the budget is earmarked to be spent in the next four years. Under this budget, the infrastructure spending will peak in 2025. So how will this affect the Corangamite electorate? Without access to the budget papers, I have relied on the news outlet's analysis of the figures.

All the $700 million allocated for the duplication of the rail line between Waurn Ponds and South Geelong will be spent after 2025.

97.5% of the $2 billion allocated to the fast train to Melbourne will be spent after 2024/25.

The Coalition campaign signs that are erected around the place say the fast train is delivered.

Victoria has a four-year wait for 70% of its allocation of the $6 billion for new infrastructure money to become available to spend. As usual, Victoria has been short-changed and is not receiving its fair share of infrastructure money based on population; let alone receiving any catch-up funds for past under-funding. We can't afford to wait for more than the four years for infrastructure as the Liberal government expects us to.

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Bare-boned blues in Grove They have been described as 'bare-boned blues for free-wheeling minds'.

The Opelousas, a three-person blues band with some serious soul is coming to Ocean Grove.

Fresh from the launch of the band's new single 'Dear John', Kerri Simpson, Alison Ferrier and Anthony Shortte will be whipping up a lil gumbo to wile away the hours with a feast of grit and glory.

Simpson has successfully traversed musical genres from gospel to country, dance and rock.

Her vocal style is straight whiskey and she has played and collaborated with some of the world's best, including Dr John, Keb Mo, Kylie Minogue and Chris Wilson.

Her Confessin' the Blues was nominated for an ARIA while Sun Gonna Shine remained in the Oz Roots charts for nine weeks, gaining her US airplay and appearances at festivals across Australia.

Ferrier is a prolific songwriter, talented guitarist and an active player in Melbourne's vibrant music scene.

She has delighted audiences at Port Fairy and Woodford Folk Festivals as well as numerous venues along the east coast. Her third studio album 'What She Knows' is an evocative and emotive slice of folk, country, blues and rock 'n' roll and has established Ferrier as a force to be reckoned with.

Shortte is well known to blues lovers as the back beat powerhouse behind the original Collard Greens and Gravy.

Shorty has toured nationally and in the US and is a regular with Dan Dinnen and the Houndlings. He has brought his down and dirty grooves along with his electro washboard to a new level with Opelousas.

The Opelousas will be at Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill on Saturday 11 May. Tickets $15 at geelongtickets.com.au/event/9214.

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

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

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

Ocean Grove Hotel See http://oceangrovehotel.com.au/whatson/ for upcoming events.

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Markets and fairs Car boot sale Ocean Grove Park Association's May 2019 car boot sale to support Rural Aid's Car Boot Sale fund raiser, Saturday 25 May, sponsoring Team 3225 in The Jalopy Derby. To make a booking, email team3225jalopy@gmail.com or ring 0403-884 107.

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

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

Stamp and Coin Fair Ocean Grove Stamp Club, Saturday March 23, 10am to 2pm at Senior Citizens clubrooms, 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

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Get active Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Monday 9.15am Gentle low impact exercise to music for 55 to whatever. All fitness levels and ages. Everyone welcome. Phone Marg on 0407-244 767.

Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carpet Bowls Indoor carpet bowls starting 4 February. Meet new friends and play a friendly game of bowls.

All ages welcome. Parks Hall, Portarlington.

Mondays from 12.30pm to 3pm. Cost $4 in-

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cludes afternoon tea. Contact Neighbourhood House, 5259 2290, after hours 0431-789 048.

Reading and writing Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime.

Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses.

Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime.

Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Bellarine Training and Community Hub Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.

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Health and wellbeing Well Women's Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am. History

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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 Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Geelong East Men's Shed, Coppards Rd, East Geelong at 7.30 pm. Contact president Warwick Hansen 0419 563 904, secretary Dave Davies 0419 998 781 or email bffa@hotmail.com. Fly tying is held on the third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm.

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

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

Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone Graeme 0428-500 462, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com

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

Tuesdays Ocean Grove Chess Club, every Tuesday at 7pm (except during school and public holidays) at Bel-

larine Training & Community Hub, 1 John Dory Dr, Ocean Grove. For further details, contact Julie on 5255 4294 or email reception@btach.com.au.

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

Phone 0417 591 182.

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

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

Ocean Grove Chess Club, Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm, $2.50 per session. If you are interested in playing or learning chess - then join us. A friendly and sociable group assisting beginners and players returning to the enjoyable traditional game. Phone Julie 5255 4294 or Ralph 0431 458 100. Ocean Grove Bellarine Training and Community Hub, 1 John Dory Dr, Ocean Grove, or email reception@btach.com.au.

First Tuesday of every 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.

Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.

Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting.

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

First and third Tuesday of every month

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

Last Tuesday of every month.

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

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

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

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

U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday at 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as Fifty Shades of Red or on a lesser-known Australian artist 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 Gary 0408-812 438.Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information.

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

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

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

Ocean Grove Craft and Chat Circle, Thursdays (during school term), 9.30am to 11.30am, $2, The Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch social craft eve 7.30pm, Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889456.

Fridays Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Breast Cancer Support Group, last Friday of each month at Ocean Grove Bowling Club at 12.30pm for lunch. Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.

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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THE LOCAL GUIDE FOR DINING ON THE BELLARINE

Freshest fish and chips CASSIE and Wes took ownership of Marketplace Fish and Chips around three years ago.

They love living in Ocean Grove because it is such a relaxing lifestyle and the community is so welcoming and friendly.

In their shop they use 'frozen-at-sea' fish, which is filleted and frozen within four hours of being caught. This retains the full flavours and keeps the fish fresh and tasty.

They have a special fryer that can make gluten-free chips. Tasty gluten-free grilled fish is also available.

Seniors are well looked after with a 10 per cent senior discount on every transaction when you present your senior's card.

Wow how time flies! Cassie and Wes moved here just over two years ago and they are very thankful to everyone who supports their family business.

If it's freshly cooked fish and chips you're after, you are welcome to come into Marketplace Fish and Chips.

Or you can place your order over the phone on 5256 2099 at Marketplace Shopping Centre in beautiful Ocean Grove.

Wes serves up the freshest fish and chips.

PANCAKES (Available day and night) Kid’s Pancakes Served with vanilla ice cream.

Buttermilk Pancakes Berry compote fresh berries with a choice of vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream.

Nutella Pancakes Served with sliced strawberries and vanilla ice cream.

Cookies and Cream Pancakes With Oreos and whipped cream. Served with vanilla ice cream.

Caramelised Banana Pancakes Brandy caramelised bananas with buttermilk pancakes.

Served with vanilla ice cream.

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Fork N Flower a real hit Geelong Flower Farm's new cafe is proving a hit with patrons on their way into town from the Bellarine Peninsula.

The Fork N Flower cafe is situated alongside the Geelong Flower Farm and is the latest culinary addition to the Chichester Restaurants Pty Ltd group of dining venues in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula.

The Fork N Flower cafe offers casual sit down dining with a view of the beautiful flowers and giftware at the Geelong Flower Farm as well as take away options.

The Fork N Flower is open seven days from 8am to 4pm for breakfast and lunch with an exciting menu of old style country dishes with a modern twist, showcasing local produce.

Come in for coffee and cake or simply to enjoy a glass of wine.

There are also a variety of take home meals and dessert options available for sale from the delicious menu. Supporting local producers

is an important part of the Fork N Flower philosophy with plenty of gourmet Geelong and Bellarine produce for sale in the cafe.

Chim Chim jams and chutneys, Lighthouse Olive Oil, Oakdene wines, Surf Coast Honey, Screaming Seeds herbs and spices, Portarlington mussels and more. Newspapers and milk are available for sale at the cafe.

The cafe offers a relaxed atmosphere with inside and outside dining available, a seasonal menu and friendly service. It's the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion, or to host an event.

The flower farm's fully licenced cafe has a full selection of Oakdene wines, local beers and cider, soft drinks and juices with various dining options for larger groups.

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CRUISING

Cruising around in style Imagine going on a fully escorted trip to Canada and Alaska right from your doorstep on the Bellarine?

Nicole Bryan from Helloworld Ocean Grove can lead you on a 23-day trip of a lifetime through the Canadian Rockies and the last frontier - Alaska.

You'll travel on a specially chartered coach from the Bellarine to Melbourne Airport on Day One and from there, you will be looked after as you explore one of the world's great journeys.

Starting from Victoria on spectacular Vancouver Island and then on to Whistler, Jasper and Banff, this journey takes you through the Rockies and then to Vancouver before boarding a cruise to Alaska.

You will be guaranteed an Ocean-View Stateroom on board your seven-night Holland America Line Alaskan cruise, SilverLeaf Service on your two-day Rocky Mountaineer rail journey and 13 nights premium accommodation.

This holiday is fully escorted by Nicole, meaning you will be travelling with like-mind-

ed people also from the Bellarine.

You will make new friends and the tour is terrific for solo travellers.

Helloworld makes it easy and stress free, with everything taken care of from pick up to drop off.

Also check out Helloworld's 15-day, fivecountry European Gems package.

The trip starts in Amsterdam and ends in Budapest.

Tegan Shaw from Helloworld Leopold will escort on this amazing holiday that will crisscross Amsterdam's canals aboard a glass-top boat, cruise the magnificent Rhine Gorge and Wachau Valley, explore the historic towns of Rudesheim, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg and Regensburg, take a guided tour through magnificent Melk Abbey and see the stunning city lights of Budapest come to life on a magical twilight cruise on the Danube.

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✩ Explore World Heritage-listed Augustusburg Castle in Brühl, former home to the archbishop-elector Clemens August ✩ Immerse yourself in German culture as you’re welcomed into the home of a local Miltenberg family for coffee and cake ✩ Enjoy a festive night of Bavarian beer, food and folk dancing ✩ Sample local delicacies on a tour of the Vienna Naschmarkt ✩ Fully escorted by Tegan from helloworld Leopold

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The Geelong College Junior School, Campbell House, offers excellence in learning through a Reggio Emilia inspired program.

Chinese and French language classes are offered from Early Learning, and art, music and physical education classes with specialist teachers compliment inquiry-based numeracy and literacy learning. We also engage in regular mindfulness and yoga sessions to help develop happy, resilient and focused learners.

2020 will be an exciting year for the Geelong College with our new junior school, incorporating Early Learning and Prep to Year 3, opening its doors in term two, as well as an expanded Early Learning program.

"The state-of-the-art Junior School designed

by Old Collegian and master architect John Wardle will be such an amazing place to learn"

Head of Junior School Sondra Wood explained.

"The classrooms are designed to cater for core subjects as well as spaces for art and music within the year level precincts, giving the children a place to belong each year. People always comment on the lovely sense of community at the Junior School and we are confident that even though the buildings will be new and much larger, this cosy, welcoming feel, that is integral to who we are, will continue.

"Our Early Learning program will also expand providing flexible attendance over five days for children aged between three and five years at a similar cost to other day-care and kindergartens in the area."

Families are encouraged to visit the centre on an Open Day or phone 5226 3156 to arrange a tour.

Open Week at Bethany Local families will have the opportunity to experience kindergarten at all of the 22 Bethany Kindergartens across the Geelong and Bellarine region during Open Week from 20 to 25 May. The 2019 Bethany Kindergarten Services Open Week will provide families and children with the opportunity to visit their local centre, experience the facilities and meet educators ahead of the 2020 kindergarten enrolment deadline.

Bethany Kindergarten Services Executive Manager Anneliese Knell said it was a great opportunity for families to experience a cen-

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Drysdale Preschool 1/25 Eversley Street, Drysdale

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Friday 24th May 2:30–4:30pm

Ocean Grove Preschool

tre before making a decision regarding their child's enrolment.

"Kindergarten is an important year for a child as they begin their education journey," Ms Knell said.

Bethany Kindergarten Services incorporates an anti-bias approach to curriculum, challenging racial, gender and disability prejudice, stereotyping and bias across all its kindergartens.

More information and contact details for all kindergartens can be accessed at bethanykindergartens.org.au.

Leopold Kindergarten 29 Kanimbla Avenue, Leopold Saturday 25 May 9am–11am

114 The Avenue, Ocean Grove

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OPEN DAYS Wednesday 29 May and 23 October. www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au or phone (03) 5226 3156

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HEALTHY LIVING

Hemp seeds a plus in health benefits Hemp seeds area a nutritional superpower rich in essential and sustainable plant based nutrients that can easily be added to soups, salads, smoothies and even applied topically.

They've been consumed around the world for years and were recently given the green light as a food in Australia by our federal government and food regulators.

Hemp seeds are the seeds of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. While they're from the same species as cannabis (marijuana), they contain only trace amounts of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the chemical compound responsible for the euphoric 'high') so you definitely won't get any hallucinogenic effects from eating it.

They have a mild nutty flavour and are available as hulled seeds (without the shell), protein powder, oil and flour so we can easily enjoy their health benefits in many different ways.

They're hypoallergenic and ideal for those with sensitive tummies or intolerances, naturally gluten-free and low in sugar, and perfect for people on plant-based diets or looking for a soy-, dairy- and lactose-free protein supplement.

They are high in protein, full of good fats, rich in minerals and a good source of vitamin E. Find Go Vita at Shop 5, Park Lane, Ocean Grove or go to govita.com.au/store/go-vitaocean-grove/.

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Wins for Bellarine Bears Bellarine Bears A Grade notched up wins against Lara 5-3 before the Easter break and win number three for the season last weekend with a solid win over Guild 9-2.

The Guild win saw some timely batting by a number of players including Wayne Visser and Lewis Weldon allowing Bears to score seven runs in the 2nd inning.

Pat Bracken had a good day with the bat and pitched five innings keeping Guild quiet.

Brock Wells and Wayne were solid in defence and Wells pitched the last inning to lock Guild out.

A Reserve played its first game of the season at home, losing to Guild 3-0. Matt Sage was outstanding on the hill with young guys Sam Lazarus and Jye Robinson fantastic in the field.

Geoff Rome hit a massive shot to the fence for a double.

B Reserve played away and had a great 8-5 win against Guild. Chris Dunn pitched the entire game with great support from his fielders.

Matt Connell turned in a great game with three hits and double plays with Don Vella.

Chris Campbell took some great catches in

Birthday boy Josh Crotty takes a great sliding catch in centre field for the Bears in A Reserve. centre field.

C Grade Blue had a tough start to the season losing to Lara. Christina Cameron started on the hill and threw 92 pitches.

Two new players for Bears Blue - Chantelle

Baker and Sam Gillard - both made contributions. Laura Hudson was as reliable as ever behind the plate.

C Grade Red went down 17-9 at Ballarat with juniors Isaac O'Brien and Cole Malcolm

Picture: Mark Lazarus getting their first senior start. Isaac and Paul Cameron pitched for the Bears, but Ballarat was in form with the bat.

A promising start with solid fielding and aggressive batting.

Barwon Heads too strong for Grove in bridge battle at the Barwon Heads home ground at Howard Harmer Oval.

Ocean Grove started slow and gave Barwon Heads the opportunity to score some quick goals.

The 2018 Division Two senior premiers demonstrated their talent and skills, using their fast feet and tidy play to carry them all the way to their goal square with ease.

The Grubbers laid some ferocious tackles which lead to some great passages of play that moved the ball with purpose down the mid-

field into the hands of the Seagull forward line.

Best for Ocean Grove was Sarah Perrott, whose footy instincts and ability to snag some overhead grabs created some key opportunities for the Grubbers.

There were also some great team defensive plays that managed to stop some of Barwon Heads' attempts at goal during the second and third quarters.

Unfortunately, there was just not enough time left in the game for the Grubbers to make an impact and make up for their slow start.

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Ocean Grove's senior women's football side couldn't stop the force of Barwon Heads in the Battle of the Bridge clash.

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It was the first Battle of the Bridge for 2019 and the first time Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads had met since their 2018 semi-final clash.

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Undefeated in all grades Another clean sheet for Grove, winning all of its senior and junior games against Anglesea.

OCEAN GROVE vs ANGLESEA A Grade: Ocean Grove 60 def Anglesea 34 Grove jumped out of the blocks with an 18-goal first term. Grove increased its lead in every quarter. Rebecca Scott shot 53 goals at 89% accuracy. Grove is one of two unbeaten teams. Geelong Amateur is on top of the ladder by percentage. Best: Kate Slattery, Lucinda Vercher, Rebecca Scott.

B Grade: Ocean Grove 62 def Anglesea 11 A huge win meant Ocean Grove is now the only unbeaten team in B Grade. Best: Shelby Hackett, Isabelle Teague.

C Grade: Ocean Grove 35 def Anglesea 11 Grove was in complete all game, but really

gave it percentage a boost with a 13 to one final term. It could be telling at the end of the season. Grove sits second on the ladder on percentage (182.80) from Drysdale (161.86) and Barwon Heads (145.71). Best: Melissa Briggs, Amy L Hill, Mia Smith.

D Grade: Ocean Grove 28 def Anglesea 15 The D Graders are in a similar situation to the C Grade side. The side is second on the ladder on percentage (186.27) from Geelong Amateur (182.35) and Torquay (140.00). Best: Madeline Goodger E Grade: Ocean Grove 27 def Anglesea 16 E Grade rounded off a clean sweep once again for the seniors and sits unbeaten on top of the ladder. Best: Lucy Conquit, Taryn Laverty, Teegan Laffin.

Under 19: Ocean Grove 33 def Anglesea 11 Unbeaten and on top of the ladder the Under 19s are playing good netball. They kept Anglesea goalless in the first term. Best: Zoe Murrells, Mia Smith.

17U Sect 1: Ocean Grove 39 def Anglesea 6 The Grubbers restricted Anglesea to just two goals after half time and sit on top of the table. Best: Jordan Coad 17U Sect 2: bye Three games and three wins for Grove as the team had a bye round.

15U Sect 1: Ocean Grove 46 def Anglesea 6 After an even first term, Grove powered away with a 17 goal to one second quarter. An eight goal to nil last quarter resulted in a percentage booster to sit on top of the ladder with

a whopping percentage of 440. Best: Amelia Cunningham, Ruby Hildebrandt.

15U Sect 2: bye A rest for the girls this week but they are looking good, second on the ladder with three wins and no losses.

13U Sect 1: Ocean Grove 29 def Anglesea 8 The Grubbers are fourth on the ladder but are well placed to finish higher with a good percentage. A six goal to nil first quarter set the tone for the game. Best: Tilly Peace-Teague, Emily Quinten.

13U Sect 2: Ocean Grove 29 def Anglesea 1 Grove restricted Anglesea to just one goal, in the third term, while putting on a clinic around the court. The girls are unbeaten with four wins. Best: Amelia Stanic.

Ocean Grove netballers are the envy of the competition A clean sweep of all game for Ocean Grove as the club's netball program is proving to be the envy of the competition.

MODEWARRE vs OCEAN GROVE A Grade: Ocean Grove 45 def Modewarre 38 A perfect start with four wins from four for Grove, defeating the premiers from the past two years. Grove led by 14 goals at three quarter time, but Modda hit back with a 13-goal final term, but it wasn't enough for the top of the table Grubbers. Best: Lucinda Vercher, Kate Slattery, Julia Allan.

B Grade: Ocean Grove 38 def Modewarre 37 A cliffhanger at Modda. There was nothing between the sides all day, but the Grubbers held on. Best: not supplied C Grade: Ocean Grove 27 def Modewarre 22 A close tussle between two very good sides, but Grove was able to hang on. Best: not supplied.

D Grade: Ocean Grove 45 def Modewarre 21 A clinical display that saw Ocean Grove in complete control all game. It was one-way traffic after quarter time. Best: Tarryn Stanley, Shereen Wolfe, Kellie Morrish.

E Grade: Ocean Grove 26 def Modewarre 23 The E Graders made it a clean sweep for the senior netballers with a close victory against a determined Modda team. Grove led by a goal at the last change and ran out the contest well, scoring eight to six in the last term. Best: Lucy Conquit, Alexandra Gadsden, Constance Smith.

Under 19: Ocean Grove 29 def Modewarre 22 Zoe Murrells shot 24 goals as Grove proved just that little bit too good for Modda. Best: not supplied 17U Sect 1: Ocean Grove 40 def Modewarre 23 Zoe Murrells was in the thick of it again with 21 goals, capping off a bountiful afternoon for her. Best: not supplied 17U Sect 2: Ocean Grove 33 def Modewarre 11 A dominant display by the girls with a genuine four-quarter effort. Best: Lucy Teese 15U Sect 1: Ocean Grove 60 def Modewarre 4 A massive victory for the girls, keeping Modda scoreless for the last three quarters.

Best: Abbey Cowley, Tylah Foley.

15U Sect 2: Ocean Grove bye 13U Sect 1: Ocean Grove 44 def Modewarre 1 A massive win for the 13 and Under Section 1 girls. They are continuing to learn the game and are having fun. Best: Tilly Peace-Teague.

13U Sect 2: Ocean Grove 58 def Modewarre 1 Another huge victory with Modda not scoring its only goal until the last quarter. Still, Under 13s netball is all about participation and team work and both side would have learned a lot. Best: Chloe Splatt.

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Elyse Howard was pivotal in A Grade's win against the reigning premiers.

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Grubbers taste victory

By Mark Heenan The Grubbers have finally tasted a victory in 2019.

Ocean Grove secured a 26-point win over Anglesea at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval at home on Saturday 4 May. Final scores Ocean Grove 13.7 (85) defeated Anglesea 9.5 (59).

The four-goal plus win pushed the Grubbers into eighth spot with a 1-4 record after five rounds.

Ocean Grove injured playing coach Jordan Jones was thrilled with result after the match his first win as senior coach.

For the first time in 2019 Ocean Grove male football sides and women's netball teams all won their matches on the same day.

"This is a great feeling, a much better feeling

and this is why we play footy to win games," Jones told the Voice.

"It is going to be good for our group and their confidence and their belief in what we are doing."

The home side overturned a 20-point deficit at quarter time as Anglesea kicked with a three-goal breeze in the first term.

New Grubber cult hero Cory 'Chippy' Connor continued his amazing start to 2019 and booted seven goals.

Connor also snared six majors in the club's Round 4 loss to Modewarre and kicked 12 goals across the first three rounds in the Grubber reserves grade.

The small forward dynamo has booted 25 goals across seniors and reserves from five matches this year.

"He is a smart little footballer we knew he

would come in and play his role as a small forward," Jones said.

"He is a bit of a cult figure."

Aaron Baxter found some top form, while defender Harry Walker played an important role down back.

Jones praised his young playing group with the likes of Fletcher Long and Max Sutton tasting their first senior win.

Former Grubber juniors Logan Taylor, Ollie Monteith and Joe McDonald all played significant roles in the win.

"The hardness and ruthless we have got at the footy is starting to shine off on the younger guys," he said.

Last season's senior best and fairest winner Luke Cartelli returned after a hamstring injury and unavailability.

Anglesea sharpshooter and league leading goalkicker Jordan Erskine was in terrific form and finished with five goals.

Erskine has booted 31 goals from five matches in 2019.

Kangaroo team-mates Jackson Bews and Nicholas Swain played valuable roles across midfield and half-back.

Ocean Grove now play second-placed Geelong Amateur in Round 6 at home at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval on Saturday 11 May. Senior game starts at 2.10pm.

SENIOR SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 13.7 (85) def ANGLESEA 9.5 (59) OCEAN GROVE Goals: C. Connor 7, L. Cartelli 2, J. Ward, A. Baxter, S. Presani, J. McDonald.

Best: C. Connor, A. Baxter, H. Walker, J. Linton, O. Monteith, J. Carey.

Grove suffers tough loss against reigning premiers

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove's winless start continued in 2019 after a 64-point loss against reigning BFL premiers Modewarre at Community Bank Oval on Sunday 28 April.

The ten-goal plus loss meant the ninthplaced Grubbers were without a win and had 0-4 record after four rounds.

Final scores Modewarre 22.12 (144) to Ocean Grove 12.8 (80).

It was Ocean Grove's heaviest loss after four rounds this season.

The home side jumped the Grubbers, who were goalless in the first term.

Modda led by 33 points at quarter time after a five-goal opening term blitz and never looked back.

"The loss wasn't great but the score probably didn't reflect the game," Ocean Grove senior playing coach Jordan Jones said after the game.

Jones was forced to coach the Grubbers from the sidelines and requires knee surgery after his injury in the club's Round 3 defeat to Queenscliff on 20 April.

In good news, Grubber Cory Connor made a sparkling senior debut and finished with six goals.

Connor was promoted to seniors after he kicked 12 goals from his last three games in the reserves.

Ocean Grove teenager Fletcher Long also made his senior debut and kicked one goal.

New recruit and Grubber forward Jake Ward continued his good form and snared three goals.

Modda pair Thomas Worpel and Mitchell Fisher were both dominant and each kicked six goals.

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Orr, a former Grubber junior and senior player, did not play after he had surgery on a dislocated wrist.

IN other developments, the Modewarre and Ocean Grove clash was played on a Sunday due to it being promoted as Worksafe Game of the month.

Senior footballers and senior A Grade netballers stood side by side before their matches started for the national anthem.

Special guests on day included former AFL Blues champion Anthony Koutoufides, current North Melbourne AFL player Ben Brown, netballer Tegan Phillip (Melbourne Vixens)

Ocean Grove senior co-captain James Linton is brought to ground. 193173 Pictures: Mark Heenan Media and former Australian Diamond netballer Julie Corletto.

SENIOR SCOREBOARD MODEWARRE 22.12 (144) def OCEAN GROVE 12.8 (80) OCEAN GROVE Goals: C. Connor 6, J. Ward 3, L. Taylor, H. Walker, F. Long.

Best: A. Baxter, J. Ward, C. Connor, J. Perkovic, L. Meadows, L. Taylor.

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Jones out for the season Ocean Grove Football Club senior playing coach Jordan Jones has confirmed he will not play senior football again in 2019.

An MRI revealed the 28-year-old had ruptured his meniscus in his right knee after the club's loss to Queenscliff on 20 April.

Jones said the earlier diagnosis meant it would be a 4-6 week knee injury, but on surgeon's advice it was confirmed he will miss the rest of the season.

Jones confirmed he was booked in for knee

surgery this month.

"I have ruptured my meniscus the part I have ruptured attaches to the bone and that needs to be replaced," Jones told the Voice.

"The surgeon said the recovery time-frame is almost as slow or slower as an ACL (knee injury).

"I will be in a brace for six weeks which means I have got to keep my leg straight for six weeks.

"I can't put any weight on it and I will be on crutches for 4-6 weeks as well.

"The physiotherapist and orthopedic surgeon have said it will be six months until you can play sport again - or even go for a surf."

It was a blow for Ocean Grove which recruited Jones as a one-point player during the off-season and compounds the Grubbers' poor 0-4 start to 2019.

The former Williamstown VFL player only played two senior games for the Grubbers in 2019 in Round 1 and Round 3 and missed the Drysdale clash in Round 2 with a perforated eardrum.

He said he was disappointed he could not

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play again this season.

"It is very disappointing I didn't get to come back and enjoy my footy and lead by example on the field," he said.

"But it is what it is I can't change it and I am not going to dwell on that and I am going to focus on coaching.

"There is obviously a part of me that I feel that I have let the boys down - I guess from where I have come from I have been playing VFL last year and I certainly wanted to come and be the best player I can for our footy club."

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