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Uncertain future By Justin Flynn Thirteen Target employees face an uncertain future after the retail giant announced the closure of its Ocean Grove branch. The Target Country branch at Ocean Plaza will close its doors on 28 September. A Target spokesperson told the Voice that its lease had expired and it would not seek a renewal. The spokesperson said the company would work to re-employ its 13 staff. "Target is working hard to ensure our Ocean
Grove team members can join another Target team at a store convenient to them or across the wider Wesfarmers retail businesses," the spokesperson said. "Target wants to thank our Ocean Grove team, the local community and all of our customers for shopping with us and hope they will consider visiting us at our Geelong and Waurn Ponds stores." Ocean Grove Business Association president Ty Simons said the decision was "a shame". "It is always a shame to see businesses clos-
ing locally, particularly one with a history in the region," he said. Retail however is a tough business these days, with increased rents, wages costs and other over heads meaning that there is little left in the way of profits, if any, for many. "The only hope is that any new retailer going into the complex is a better draw card for the other retailers in the space as well. "Another stark reminder that if we do not continue to shop locally then we will lose the ability to shop altogether." Target came under fire from locals when it
stopped selling menswear in late 2016. Target said at the time that it was a trial to "have its space and range reviewed". When Target pulled its menswear from the shelves of its Ocean Grove store, it left the town with no place to buy men's clothing apart from two surf clothing shops on The Terrace - The Green Room and Strapper Surf. Elderly customers were forced to travel to Geelong for basic menswear. However a backlash from locals resulted in the company reversing it decision several weeks later.
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Gary Cripps, 63, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault in Geelong Magistrate Court last Friday. The grandfather admitted to sexually assaulting 62-year-old Jeanette Post, who was suffering from Alzheimer's and was a resident at Sea Views Manor, Ocean Grove. Ms Post's daughter, Jane Pigdon, told the court Cripps was a "predator" who took advantage of her mother because she couldn't say no. The court heard that the former aged care worker kissed the victim on her lips, face, chest and hands while she was under his care. Ms Post was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's and died three months after she was assaulted. Mr Cripps' lawyer said the grandfather felt remorseful for his actions, and said he was experiencing a "personal meltdown" at the time. Magistrate Peter Mallas said the 63-yearold was trusted by the family to believe the victim was safe. Magistrate Peter Mellas said Cripps was in a position of trust and Ms Post's family had a right to believe she was safe. "The offending was committed against a vulnerable woman who was unable to protect herself," he said. "His behaviour will have an ongoing impact on the [victim's] family. He was sentenced to one month in jail, followed by an 18-month community corrections order. Mr Cripps will also be put on the sex offenders register for 15 years.
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Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) will hold a series of community open houses to declare the Bellarine Peninsula a Distinctive Area and Landscape under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. DELWP will work in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong, the Borough of Queenscliffe and Traditional Owners, the Wadawurrung. Once declared, a Statement of Planning Policy will be prepared which will include a 50-year vision and strategies, including longterm settlement boundaries, to better protect the unique features of the Bellarine Peninsula for current and future generations. There will be public engagement throughout the project to capture the community's input into the long-term vision and direction for the declared areas. The community open houses will provide information about the project and help identify the significant values in the Bellarine Peninsula that need greater protection. The open houses will be held at the following venues: Portarlington: Saturday 22 June, 11am1pm, Portarlington Parks Hall (87 Newcombe Street) St Leonards: Monday 24 June, 11am-1pm, St Leonards Reserve Hall (2 Cole Street) Queenscliff: Monday 24 June, 5pm-7pm, Queenscliff Uniting Church Hall (corner Hesse and Stokes Street) Melbourne: Tuesday 25 June, 6pm-8pm, DELWP Foyer (8 Nicholson Street) Barwon Heads: Thursday 27 June, 11am-
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Coastal path discussion A full-day forum to discuss a possible bike/ walking track between Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale and the impact it might have on the environment will be held on Friday 21 June. The form will focus on the 'green wedge' between the towns and will inform residents of the concerns, opportunities and risks associated with a Southern Bellarine Coastal Trail. The forum will allow locals to get a better understanding of the risks associated with a
coastal trail between Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale. This largely involves the creation of an Ocean Grove to Point Lonsdale bicycle trail, but also includes other proposals, such as an environment centre at Lake Victoria The forum, on 21 June at Shell Road pavilion, Ocean Grove from 9.30am to 4.30pm, is free to attend but it limited to 150 people. See eventbrite.com.au/e/southern-bella-
rine-coastal-forum-tickets-61857947787 for tickets. There were only about 50 seats left when the Voice went to print last Friday. The full program can be found at ogca.com. au/documents. Speakers will include: Corrina Eccles, Wadawurrung Aboriginal Corporation Jessica Hurse, City of Greater Geelong
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Fire victim’s warning as entertainment area destroyed By Justin Flynn An Ocean Grove couple that lost their entire backyard entertaining area to a fire has warned others to check their outdoor wood heating. Kate Grinter and Matthew Oats and their two young children were awoken by neighbours after their backyard entertainment area went up in flames. The fire was caused by the radiant heat from a pot belly stove being too close to treated pine sleepers. The family was saved by Gary and Gail Tobin, who were driving past, and neighbour Brendon Smith. "We are just forever grateful because we not only owe them our lives but our home too," Kate said. "Had we lost the home then so be it, we can rebuild but "The noise of these guys waking us up is going to haunt me for a bit." Gary and Gail Tobin were driving past the Wallington Road residence at 6.15am when they noticed the flames. "Gail said 'is that house on fire?'," Gary said. "All of a sudden a big flame shot up from the back and I did a U-turn and parked out the front and ran out the back and looked over and the pergola's on fire. "I went back out the front and rang triple zero." Matthew said a simple compressed cement sheet instead of treated pine behind the stove, would have prevented the fire. Matthew said it was a quick response from the CFA, which attended the fire in less than 10 minutes. "They were notified before we were even awake," he said. Matthew and Kate moved into the house a year ago and Matthew said he put the final log of wood onto the fire at 9pm. It took nine hours for the wood panel to ignite. Kate said she felt bad for her next-door neighbours, who awoke thinking the family had been trapped in the fire. "They've heard everyone screaming and they thought we were all trapped in the house and that makes me feel sick that they went through that," she said. "Everyone's been affected in some way. "It could have been so much worse. We are
Gary Tobin, Kate Grinter, Elliott Oats (six months), Edward Oats (two), Matthew Oats, Charli Nicol and Gail Tobin where the fire started. 194360 very lucky and our fire alarms did work, but fortunately enough we were out of the house by then." Gary said he was glad the story had a rela-
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happy. "It would have only been another minute or two and it (the fire) would have just taken hold."
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Ocean Grove home award shortlisted An Ocean Grove building designer Rappel Design Studio has been shortlisted in Building Designers Association of Victoria's (BDAV) annual Building Design Awards. The awards celebrate the best residential, interior, sustainable, heritage conservation and non-residential design projects. This year, 56 unique projects have been entered. For Rhys Rappel of Rappel Design Studios, understanding these elements was particularly important as this Ocean Grove dwelling was to be his own family's 'forever home'. Ocean Grove House has been shortlisted for the Residential Design New House $600K-$1M category. Rhys Rappel's Ocean Grove House is a unique and bespoke design that employs distinct forms and complex interlaced spaces to bring to life the occupant's detailed requirements. Every element works hard with honesty and legibility to enhance function, performance and aesthetics in this modern family home. The site, a steeply sloping and undeveloped block leftover from a 1970s subdivision, was purchased over a decade ago by Rhys and his then young family after emigrating from London. A slew of disregarded design iterations and an 'intervening hand from fate' meant that a few years passed before any real opportunity to build their dream four-bedroom, three-level home arose. Underpinned by an enduring conceptual idea, Rhys leveraged the unique insights and relaxed time constraints that are the benefits of designing a home for his own family.
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Junior rangers Unravel the secrets of the bush. Join a ranger to look for scats, tracks and traces that animals have left behind. Parks Victoria will again hold a Junior Ranger Bush Detective day these school holidays. There are two sessions, 5 July and 12 July, both from 10am to 11am at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. It's free but booking are essential at Eventbrite. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent and wear suitable clothing and enclosed shoes (no thongs). The activities will be cancelled during extreme weather events.
Railway fun Rhys Rappel's Ocean Grove home has been shortlisted for a building design award. The double-height heart space is the centrepiece of the home, both literally and metaphorically as the backdrop to family life in the house. The innovative use of natural finishes in unexpected locations, such as the hardwood ceilings and unique blackbutt column, allow this space to soar without being austere. The northern wall with a fin screen creates magical, ever-changing shadow play inside.
The timber in the screen glows in the reflected light of the morning and evening sun, adding an ethereal quality to the space's natural lighting. Although the 12-metre fall from street level to the bottom of the valley below initially presented a significant challenge, the rolling, lush backyard, which maintains and integrates the site's existing mature trees, is a highlight of Rhys's final design.
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Chloe dives right in By Justin Flynn Chloe Van Den Bosch only took up diving a year ago and already finds herself representing her state. The nine-year-old Ocean Grover will represent Team Victoria at the School Sport Australia Diving Championships at the State Diving Centre in Ringwood next month. Chloe trains twice a week in Geelong. "I'm excited - not many kids get to represent Victoria," the Year 4 Ocean Grove Primary School student said. Chloe's mother, Belinda, said she was looking for something for her daughter to do. "I was looking for something different for her so I asked 'do you want to try this?'," Belinda said. "A lot of the kids have gymnastics backgrounds. "I don't want her to hurt herself because a couple of times she's come close to hitting her head. "But the main thing is she just enjoys it. She's only nine." Chloe also loves trampolining, which, she says, helps her diving. Chloe said she knew she had picked up the sport when she started doing "proper dives instead of just jumping into the water". "Trampolining on Friday night at Supertramp helps," Belinda said. Chloe's best dive is the inward dive. "You stand at the end of the board, but jump backwards," she said. Chloe will compete on a one-metre platform, but also practices on a three-metre. The championships will involve a full week of diving. Participants are required to be at the diving centre every day from 8am to 5pm. They will rent an Air B&B in Ringwood.
Chloe Van Den Bosch will represent VIctoria in diving next month. 194529 Chloe was excited when told of her selection. "At the end of the last competition I came third and they called me up saying I'd qualified for Team Victoria," she said.
Belinda Ocean Grove Primary had been supportive. "A lot of my them (students) didn't know she was selected until she was asked to get up at school assembly," Belinda said.
Booklet launch to educate our visitors A new booklet that will help identify and protect marine animals and plants at Port Phillip Heads Martin National Park will be launched in Queenscliff. Parks Victoria and the Friends of Beware Reef Marine Sanctuary invite the community to the booklet launch event at 6pm on Thursday 27 June at the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre, Queenscliff. Designed for visitors, the Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park Identification Booklet will help people learn about the species within the park; how to minimise their impact while visiting; and what they can do to help look after it. The booklet was supported by the Victorian Government through the Port Phillip Bay Fund. Attendees to the launch event will have the opportunity to listen to guest speakers from a range of interest groups, grab a free copy of the booklet and mingle with other park users and groups such as Parks Victoria, Friends of Beware Reef Marine Sanctuary and Coastcare. For full event details and to register your attendance, visit Eventbrite: Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park Identification Booklet Launch. For those who can't attend, the booklet will be available online at the Parks Victoria website.
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One step closer to open By Mark Heenan The finishing touches have been put to the test at the new Ocean Grove Surf Beach Complex multi-million building redevelopment. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club personnel had a building orientation and handover of its new headquarters at Surf Beach Road this month. Club volunteer personnel including the OGSLSC building sub-committee were shown how to operate its new high technology base facilities. "It is part of the handover process of the building - it is quite a complex building so we have bookings with most of the major trades to go through how the air conditioning works, the hydraulics systems, the mechanicals, security cameras all those sorts of things," Ocean Grove SLSC president David Pavia told the Voice. "(As) part of the handover process - the builder provides us manuals with this ... but we also have an opportunity to have questions answered regarding the operations of the building." OGSLSC volunteers had a weekend 'working bee' on 1 and 2 June to move their stored belongings from its temporary base at Smith-
ton Grove to the new state-of-the-art surf complex. The re-developed Surf Beach Complex at Ocean Grove main beach is also one of the largest projects that Barwon Coast has undertaken in recent years. MEANTIME Pavia said the club still required up to $300,000 to complete the full internal fit out and achieve its funding target of $600,000. More than $300,000 had been raised through government grants and local sponsorships to help with the club's fit out of its new building. "There are some sponsorships that have come through - which is terrific the community is supporting us," Pavia said. "We have also had some gold donations from people who have donated $5000 or more to the club - so that is terrific as well. "We are over half way there (in funding the fit out)." Funding donations can be made via the Ocean Grove SLSC website at oceangroveslsc. asn.au/ or by contacting the office on 5255 1382. IN other developments, the Ocean Grove Surf Beach Complex opening takes place on Sunday 7 July at 10.30am.
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Ocean Grove SLSC president David Pavia inspects the new Surf Beach Complex at the club's building orientation this month. Picture: Mark Heenan Media
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State honours for Charli By Justin Flynn For someone that finds watching netball on TV "a bit boring" Charli Nicol sure is good at playing the game. The 15-year-old Ocean Grover has made the 15-girl Under 15s Victorian schools state team, but her enjoyment of netball only extends to the court, not the lounge room. She doesn't follow a side in Super Netball. "I watched a game the other day and it wasn't bad but I find it boring almost," she said. "I don't really enjoy watching it at all." Charli had to trial for the state team, which will compete in Caloundra next month, and was told of her selection by the coach. "I kind of zoned out because I was really nervous so I let mum talk to her," she said. "The coach said she was impressed with my agility for someone of my height." Charli is not sure how tall she is, but she is tall. "Six one (185cm) or six two (188cm)," she said. Charli nearly gave the game away when she was shifted from attack to defence at Leopold Netball Club. She now plays goal keeper and goal defence and enjoys it. "I hated it at the start and I was thinking of quitting altogether, but I got trained by my coach Clair McFadyen and then it came more naturally to me," she said. "Everything clicked when she was teaching me. "Every time I was on the court she would have something new to teach me." Charli will have a large support group in Queensland. The entire family is travelling up to Caloundra.
Charli Nicol has made the Victorian schools state netball team. 194615 The Year 9 St Ignatius College student has only just realised she could go far in her sport. "I'd never really thought about it much, but I'd like to play professionally, but I never used to want to," she said. "But now that it's actually in reach, I want to do it.
"I'm getting a lot of opportunities at the moment and if I put the commitment and time in, I might be able to do something with it." Charli started playing netball at Barwon Heads before moving to Leopold to play with friends and at a higher standard. Her reason for initially choosing netball as
Picture: Justin Flynn an 11-year-old is a bit left field. "The dresses," she laughed. "Ocean Grove had the T-shirts and skirts and I didn't want to play in that so I went to Barwon Heads," she said. "Barwon Heads had the proper dresses and the colours were a bit nicer, too."
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Thousands at LEGO An annual fundraiser built on toy bricks has gathered $20,000 for local welfare activities. Organisers said Rotary Club of Queenscliffe would split proceeds from last weekend's Queenscliffe Bricks between disaster relief organisation ShelterBox, Barwon Health's volunteer patient transport service and Rotary's End Polio Now initiative. The event features a variety of exhibitions and competitions featuring items created with LEGO, with the organisers praising this year's participation levels as "just wow". "We were blown away by the community involvement in Queenscliffe Bricks 2019," said Rotary Club of Queenscliff's Karen Pecar. "Over 3100 LEGO enthusiasts enjoyed the wide range of exhibits, play area and masterclasses. This year 34 exhibitors from as far away as Tasmania and Mount Gambier brought exhibits ranging from LEGO puzzles, Star Wars to ski fields, bugs to books, dresses to dragons and everything in between." Ten-year-old Thomas McGregor's Custom Chevy C10 with a "very cute" dog in the back won the event's Future LEGO Master Builder competition, Ms Pecar said. "Other winners were Adam Matthews and Tom Winter with their huge build, Incident City Queenscliff, which took out both the People's Choice and Exhibitors' Choice Awards. They transformed sleepy Queenscliff into a disaster zone requiring all sorts of intervention from the military and emergency services." Other event highlights included "LEGO guru" Travis Matheson's masterclasses, which involved the "some amazing tower builds and one epic demolition", Ms Pecar said. "We can't wait to see what will be at Queenscliffe Bricks 2020. Pencil in June 6 and 7 in your diaries now."
Orange-bellied Parrot feeding on coastal saltmarsh. Picture: Chris Tzaros
Parrot fight The critically endangered orange-bellied parrot will have improved winter feeding grounds on the Bellarine Peninsula and Avalon Foreshore this year. Thanks to a pest control project supported by Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program, the bird's chances of survival have been improved. Corangamite CMA with the assistance of Parks Victoria is managing foxes, cats, rabbits and weeds on public land at eight coastal saltmarsh sites at Lake Connewarre, Edwards Point Reserve, the Karaaf and Bancoora wetlands and Avalon Coastal Reserve. More than 350 hectares is under management, of which 235 hectares has been mapped as critical habitat for the orange-bellied parrot. Managing pests and weeds reduces the risk of predation and improves the parrot's preferred diet of native seeds and plants. Orange-bellied parrots are one of only three migratory parrot species in the world. They make a 1000km round trip each year from a summer breeding site in Tasmania to their winter feeding grounds in southern Victoria and South Australia. In April 2019 a captive breeding program led by the Victorian Government and Zoos Victoria released around 20 birds near Werribee and Avalon.
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$1000 cash prize comp The phrase 'Not happy Jan' first came to prominence in a television commercial around the year 2000. It became a popular catch phrase for expressing one's disapproval about an action or a set of circumstances. Local author Alan Cobham has chosen 'Not happy Jan' as the final topic for his writing competition. Entrants are invited to express their displeasure about any situation affecting their living, writing a persuasive piece of between
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local hotels, if you want to take a 'staycation'. Hop on board the vessel and enjoy a coffee on the way over and a wine on the way home. The ferry provides a fabulous vantage point to enjoy the sights and sounds of the bay, and the first whale sightings have already been recorded. The comfortable ferry has 400 seats providing two levels to select from. Be sure to step onto the back deck for some fresh air and vitamin sea along the journey as well. As you hop off the ferry you are also situated very close to the free CBD tram network, you won't even need a Myki card. Port Phillip Ferries operates 365 days a year with two return trips a day. Head to the website to check out the scheduled times.
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Rucci the star dog You may have had a bet on him at the dogs or seen him patrolling the streets of Ocean Grove. Now local canine resident Rucci is trying his paw at a new skill - acting. The retired greyhound is polishing up his bow and has all his lines memorised for his performance in the title role of Hot Dog, part of the Winter Solstice play season being staged by Theatre 3222 at Drysdale's Potato Shed on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 June. Rucci the Wonder Dog is assisted on stage by his Ocean Grove friends Denis Walters and Justin Teague, in the roles of his past and present owners. The cast is ably directed by another of our townsfolk, well-known drama teacher, actor and musician Ubaldino Mantelli. The dog demonstrates his training and selfcontrol, appearing on stage throughout the poignant drama which follows his life after racing. The second play in the season, The Housesitter, is animal-themed too. This delighful comedy features hilarious performances by actors from the Bellarine region who bring to life a variety of creatures being cared for by the sitter. As usual the venue will feature open welcoming fires, warm mulled wine and live musical entertainment - this year with Joseph Stanaway playing the Handpan Drum creating a warm inviting atmosphere in the foyer. Patrons can also view an exhibition of performance photographs from esteemed photographer Ivan Kemp. As this year's themes show the importance of animals in our lives, the Potato Shed and Theatre 3Triple2 are asking patrons to donate to Geelong Animal Welfare (GAWS), with pet food, blankets or a cash donation.
A TEREX PT-30 bobcat was stolen near Ocean Grove Nature Reserve.
Bobcat stolen Unknown offenders have gained access to a storage shed located at the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. Offenders have located and stolen a TEREX PT-30 bobcat and trailer registration W75684 valued at $30,000. If you have any information regarding this theft or the location of the bobcat you are requested to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and refer Incident 190170392.
Tree day Ocean Grove Coastcare will host National Tree Day at Lake Avenue Reserve from 10am to noon on Sunday 28 July. Everyone is welcome. No need to register. This is a family-friendly event, children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. What to bring/ wear: closed shoes, drink bottle, hat, gloves (if you have them) and a rain jacket (just in case). Email oceangrovecoastcare@gmail.com for more information.
Vandals strike Vandals have struck at a new local playground. The vandals defaced equipment at the Blue Waters Lake Reserve playground, prompting a backlash on social media. Anyone with information should contact Bellarine Police.
Rucci the Wonder Dog with fellow actors Justin Teague (rear) and Denis Walters (centre).
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Tara’s helping hand An apple a day can keep the doctor away and local good Samaritan Tara Lynch is always ready to lend a helping hand along the way to health. Next Wednesday is Red Apple Day and Ocean Grove yoga teacher Tara is helping the students at Bellarine Secondary College to offer locals a chance to give their health a general boost. Teachers, students and other staff will be joining Tara for the Apple Day fundraiser with
all money raised going to Bowel Cancer Australia. All locals are being invited to bring along a towel or yoga mat and plenty of enthusiasm to join in the healthy fun next Wednesday between 6pm and 7.30pm at the administration block of the college on Shell Road, Ocean Grove. All donations will be welcome on the door at the event. Tara said the event was organised with the aim of giving young students the chance
to have an impact on their local community, while reflecting on their own health and wellbeing."This is another wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and do something for themselves and at the same time help others," Tara said. "People today are just so busy and they need to take some time out and take a deep breath. "This will be a fun and relaxed way of people being introduced to the many health benefits that yoga can bring."
Understand dementia A forum on understanding dementia will be held in Ocean Grove. The presentation will increase awareness and understanding of what it is like to live with dementia, followed by a question and answer session. It will be presented by Dementia Australia community educator, Nola Wood. The forum, at Ocean Grove Bowling Club on at 7pm Wednesday 3 July, is supported by Ocean Grove Community Association, Ocean Grove Rotary Club and Ocean Grove Surfside Probus Club.
Committee elected Ocean Grove Cricket Club held its annual general meeting recently. John Giuffrida was re-elected president for a second term. Life members Ann Bate and Graeme Bate have rejoined the new committee as vice president and treasurer replacing James Nessel and Paul Madden. James Nessel will stay on the committee and moves into the secretary role and takes over from Pat McMahon.
Film extravaganza Bellarine Lighthouse Films present a three-day Mid-Winter Film Feast from 28 to 30 June at Queenscliff Town Hall. Friday 28 June 7pm: A Boy Called Sailboat (Australia/Mexico/USA) Saturday 29 June 1pm: Oh Lucy (Japan) Saturday 29 June 3.30pm: Wajib - The Wedding Invitation (Palestine) Saturday 29 June 7.30pm: Under the Tree (Iceland) Sunday 30 June 11.00am: Capharnaum (Lebanon) Binge on the best handpicked fine art films from around the globe this winter and be part of the Low Light, Queenscliff festival experience. The full festival program and tickets are at bellarinelighthousefilms.com.
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I find we don't actually hear from as many of the many amazing local clubs and groups as I'd expect to. If that sounds like an invitation, it is. The council's community grants program is our way of contributing funds to help these groups continue to thrive. Applications for the 2019-20 community grants program are now open, with more than $8.3 million available via our proposed budget. There are several different types of grants available, ranging from infrastructure, equipment and planning to environmental initiatives and arts and culture projects. So if your club or group needs money to make something happen, we strongly encourage you to apply. Visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/grants
and if you want help with your application, call the City of Greater Geelong on 5272 5272. Proposed 2019-20 budget Council's 2019-20 budget is getting closer to being finalised. The proposed budget was open throughout May for community feedback, and on Wednesday 5 June I chaired a budget submissions review panel. This gave members of the community a chance to come and present their feedback to councillors in person. All up we received 52 written submissions and about a dozen people presented their submission to us in the council chamber at City Hall. It was great to see so many people taking the opportunity to participate in this important process - thanks for taking the time to
have your say. Women in Local Leadership On Friday 21 June, Geelong's Women in Local Democracy group is staging an event at the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre called, 'Target 50:50 - Women in Local Leadership Forum'. This is all about celebrating local women leaders and encouraging female candidates in the 2020 council elections. Councillor Sarah Mansfield and I have the wonderful opportunity to participate in a panel discussion and share our personal experiences. We need more women councillors, so please start thinking about it. We can help you. I encourage everyone to come along. You can book via www.grlc.vic. gov.au/whats-on.
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What got you into footy? My mate did actually, she has been liking footy for a bit and she said 'Let's just join a team'. I had no interest in footy and I was like 'Let's just give it a go' so we gave it go and it was really good and I have liked it ever since. What do you enjoy most about playing senior women's footy at Ocean Grove?
Just playing with the girls they are just really supportive and they get you going and they have good energy. Favourite footy team? Geelong AFL men's team. Favourite footy player? Patrick Dangerfield. Favourite footy memory? Playing in the Ocean Grove senior women's
game against Geelong West this year - that was a good game. Superstitions before a game? Listening to music, it gets me going before the match and I just stretch heaps. Favourite drink? Strawberry smoothie. Favourite holiday destination? Bali, Indonesia.
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Country blues at Grove’s chook shop Don't miss the chance to sample some southern country/blues music with legendary US guitarist Bo Jenkins at Ocean Grove's iconic Piping Hot Chicken & Burger Grill. If you like your music authentic then Bo is not to be missed. Jenkins' music reflects the richness of a life playing on river boats and in the bars and clubs of the famous Mississippi Delta region which has bred legends including Johnny Cash, Sonny Boy Williamson, Elvis Presley and Charlie Rich. His shows benefit from years playing with the likes of BBKing to Reba McIntyre. Bo has performed at most major music festivals including Byron Bay Blues & Roots, Gympie Muster to the Thredbo Blues Festival to name a few. For the aficionados, Jenkins is a left handed upside down player, incorporating lots of slide guitar and favours 'Aussie brands', such as Maton & Cargill. Since coming to Australia, Bo has released his first CD titled Razorback Road, which is a mixture of his musical talents. His second CD is called Skin It Back - the title is based on a musician's phrase used in Arkansas. It reflects his growing talent as a songwriter and guitarist, as well as his recording studio skills. Tickets $15 so get yours now while you can online at pipinghotchickenshop.com.au or geelongtickets.com.au or at the door. Show is on 13 July.
A treat for showbiz fans For more than half a century, Issi Dye has been a household name in Australian showbiz. Appearing in many of the great Australian TV shows of the 20th century including The Go Show; Happening 70s; The Don Lane Show; The Mike Walsh Show; Mornings with KerriAnne and the Bert Newton Show, Issi's enduring popularity is testament to his versatility as a performer. Issi will perform at the Potato Shed, delighting the crowd at the next Morning Show Time at 10.30am Tuesday 2 July. A Morning with Issi Dye - Part 2 is a treat for those who appreciate the Golden Age of Australian variety performances. Issi has had several hit songs and has a swag of fascinating stories. A Morning with Issi Dye - Part 2 will include loads of memorabilia that Issi has collected over the course of his remarkable career, that will help bring the past alive as only Issi can do. Tickets $17 include a morning tea supplied by long-time Potato Shed supporters Baker's Delight Drysdale. Book now at wwww.geelongaustralia.com. au/potatoshed, in person or by calling 5251 1998. Issi Dye will hit up the spud shed.
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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 2pm5.30pm. 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.
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 includes afternoon tea. Contact Neighbour-
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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
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Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Hwy end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/ seniors) at Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am-3pm - and Wednesday, 9am-noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Steve 0438 019 991. Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall. Social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Jeanette 5256 1633. Springs TOWN Club Inc (Take Off Weight Naturally), Drysdale, every Monday, 9am to 11am at Drysdale Uniting Church Hall. Jan o403 221 737 or 5255 3839.
Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.
First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Geelong East Men's Shed, Coppards Rd, East Geelong at 7.30pm. Warwick Hansen 0419 563 904, Dave Davies 0419 998 781 or email bffa@ hotmail.com. Fly tying 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 St. Dianne 0422 134 810. Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome, Graeme 0428-500 462, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Ave, Newtown. Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com
Tuesdays Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St, 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. Jo on 5254 2670. Ocean Grove Chess Club, Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm, $2.50 per session. 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, free cuppa and a chat. 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. Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm. Dianne on 5255 2996. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Jo 5254 2670.
Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins St, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker each meeting. Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome. Contact Jackie 0439 473 244.
First and third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm,
Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Club, 5A Clifford Pde, Barwon Heads. New Lions welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.
Last Tuesday of every month. Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Enquiries, Rosemary bellarine4r@gmail.com.
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 0426-889 456.
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Last Thursday of every month
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. Steve 0438 019 991.
Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline. 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.
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. 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. 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. June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Dianne 5255 1372.
Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the
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Fridays Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Breast Cancer Support Group, last Friday of each month at Ocean Grove Bowling Club at 12.30pm for lunch. Julie Rodger 0435 362 573. Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome. Inquiries 5258 3435 or 5278 9796. Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm. Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.
Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. 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 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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As part of Wine Geelong's Winter Shiraz Festival and for the second successive year, a special winter harvest degustation dinner will be hosted at iconic Jack Rabbit Vineyard Restaurant. Pasture to Plate - For lovers of Lamb & Shiraz will feature five courses with the option of perfectly matched wines. Grown on the Bellarine, Leura Lamb is foddered and fattened amongst the vines across Leura Park Estate's suite of vineyards and tendered to daily by vigneron (and co-owner of Jack Rabbit Vineyard), David Sharp. His passion will be plated in an array of innovative and succulent forms by executive chef Dwayne Bourke. Patrons can expect some very special (and rare) vintage offerings as varietal partners to the degustation culinary cast. Jack Rabbit Vineyard winemaker Nyall Condon will also be on hand to guide diners
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Wedge-tailed eagle in Tasmania.
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steps and there was a dusky robin right in front of me. Looking for birds is most often not that easy at all, so I was thrilled. The dusky robin was very similar in size and mannerisms to eastern yellow robins, but lacks the yellow belly. I thought that Bruny Island was the most magnificent place, with the lighthouse, birds, history and scenery all fascinating. It was great to see many pied and sooty oystercatchers on the beaches. The wedge-tailed eagle is endangered in Tasmania, and I managed to see 12 of these magnificent birds as well as three white-bellied sea-eagles, three brown falcons, an Australian hobby and a nankeen kestrel, so I kept my spotting of a 'raptor a day' quest alive. By far the most common birds that I saw in Tasmania were the introduced starling (that were prolific around farming and urban areas) and the native forest raven that have increased
in numbers in Tasmania due to the fact that they eat road kill (there is a lot of that in Tasmania unfortunately). On the subject of wedge-tailed eagles, I was driving to work on the long weekend (holiday definitely over) and less that 1km from my house, in Banks Road, two wedge-tailed eagles flew only a few metres over my car. I stopped when it was safe to do so and managed to photograph one of the birds, and noticed that also in the vicinity were a brown falcon and a little eagle. I certainly had my 'raptor a day' fill that day, just around the corner from my house, which was amazing. Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagles differ from the wedge-tailed eagles that occur around this region in that Tasmanian birds (at least in juvenile or immature birds) have a pale or cream colouration on the crown, nape and shoulder, in contrast to the golden-brown or rufous colouration in mainland birds. Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagles are also claimed to
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I've spent most of the last few weeks in Tasmania, which was beautiful, albeit very chilly. While I was away the Bellarine obviously had a few decent drops of rain. I just hope that the rain hits central NSW soon, as the drought in some areas is so dire. There was no sign of any drought in Tasmania, especially at Cradle Mountain. I experienced my first visit to Dove Lake on the day we arrived and unfortunately left my ski jacket in my suitcase, which was a critical mistake. When we left Ulverstone the sun was shining, and by the time we reached the hills it was sleeting and almost snowing. I think I'll have to plan a trip to Tassie in the summer so that I can revisit Cradle Mountain, although my friend said that it has been known to snow there in December. I was thrilled to see 10 of the 12 endemic Tasmanian bird species in my brief trip, so my Australian bird list is now just shy of 400 birds. I saw many Tasmanian native hens, a few new honeyeater species including tawnycrowned, black-faced, strong-billed honeyeaters, a few yellow wattlebirds, Tasmanian scrubwren, Tasmanian thornbill, black currawong, and dusky robin. I found the book 'Finding Australian birdsA Field Guide to Birding Locations' by Tim Dolby and Rohan Clarke just fantastic. On Bruny Island there was a description in the book as to how to locate a dusky robin, and we parked the car, and I walked a few small
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Six Bears in rep squad Bellarine Bears have six players in the Geelong representative baseball squad led by coach Lewis Weldon. When it comes to Australian representative honours for either baseball or softball, the Bears have five players. Brock Wells is the lone Australian baseball representative in the five. In May 2018 he was selected for U18 Team Australia to compete in a friendly series in Arizona against minor league clubs. Wells also played in the MLB World Select Team in 2018, which comprises 30 of the best U18s outside the USA. Lewis Weldon, played in both U19 and U23 Australian sides winning the batting averages in 2007/2008. Weldon broke into the national men's side in 2010 winning rookie of the year and has remained in the national side including an MVP in 2016 and a narrow loss to New Zealand at the 2017 world championships in Canada to claim silver. Tayla Weldon played her first game of baseball with the Bears in 2018 but has a long history in the Australian women's softball team. Weldon was in the Australian squad from 2007-2019 playing in the 2009 Trans Tasman test series as well as the 2011 U19 world championships. Jye Robinson joined the Bears this season for his first taste of baseball, but heads to Brisbane in July to represent Australia in the International Friendship series. Kris Kiefel has played at the Bears for a few seasons but in 2017 was inducted into the Australian Softball Hall of Fame. Kiefel first played for Australia in 1995 and has now played 130 games for his country. Kiefel has won two bronze medals in the 2004 and 2013 World Championships and has also played professional softball in both Japan and North America.
Tayla Weldon in action for Bellarine Bears against Guild.
Big snapper on the bite By Adam Van der Lugt
Riley Maloney celebrates his goal with co-captain Justin Carey who booted five goals. 194485
Tom Hobbs takes a mark. 194485
Steve Presani has his eyes on the footy. Pictures: Mark Heenan Media 194485
Grubbers best is good enough says coach By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove coach Jordan Jones is confident the Grubbers' best stacks up against the BFL top-five sides after a 30-point victory over Newcomb on Sunday 9 June. The round nine victory held over the Queens' Birthday long weekend ensured the Grubbers (3-6) climbed into seventh spot and leapfrogged Newcomb (3-6) with a superior percentage. Jones said its entire senior group would need to contribute and play at their best for them to knock off a top-five team. Ocean Grove won by 26 points in round five against fifth-placed Anglesea, which defeated reigning premier Modewarre in a thriller with a goal after the final siren on Saturday 8 June. "Our best footy stacks up with anyone in the league," Jones told the Voice. "But for us to play our best footy we need all 22 players contributing and playing their role for the team and I believe that's our best attribute." He said it was nice to get a win over Newcomb after their shock four-point loss to the Power in round one. "It was a pleasing win after a great week on the track," Jones said. "We certainly felt as though we owed Newcomb after the round one loss at home." Gun midfielder Luke Cartelli was brilliant, oceangrovevoice.com.au
gathering numerous disposals and drove the ball inside 50 in a dominant third quarter which helped set up the Grubber win. Cartelli, who kicked two goals, was named as Ocean Grove's best player. "(That) was the best game I've seen Carts (Cartelli) play this season after an interrupted start to the year," he said. Grubber defender turned forward Justin Carey booted five goals, his best performance in front of goal since he joined the Grubbers in 2018. "Justin's biggest attribute is his versatility," Jones said. Carey, Ocean Grove senior co-captain, said it was a pleasing team victory. "I'm glad we won - we deserved it, we played really well as a team," Carey said. Ocean Grove forwards Jake Ward and Cory Connor both finished with two goals apiece. It was a special occasion for Kurt Cole and Ryan Symonds, both made their senior debuts. "Both (were) terrific in their debut games and have showed great resilience this season," Jones said. Power forward Andrew Steele who kicked the winning goal against the Grubbers in round one snared two majors, while star Newcomb team-mate James Hussey finished with two goals.
RESERVES The Grubbers fought off a gallant fast finishing Newcomb by six points in their reserves grade clash. Final scores Ocean Grove 9.10 (64) defeated Newcomb 9.4 (58). After nine rounds the Grubbers were in fourth place had a 6-3 win loss record. Ocean Grove led by 22 points at three quarter time but was held goalless in the final term, while Newcomb booted three goals. Ocean Grove playing coach Cheyne Kelly was the leading goalkicker with three goals, while Sam McVitty snared two. Senior Grubber regular Isaac Wilkins made the most of a rare reserves appearance with two goals and was named in the best players. UNDER 19s Ocean Grove comfortably defeated St Mary's by 50 points in their Under 19s Division Two clash.Final scores Ocean Grove 13.11 (89) defeated St Mary's 5.9 (39). Grubber Mitch Clark booted four goals, while Louis Beale and Tom Richardson each booted three. SENIOR SCOREBOARDOCEAN GROVE 13.14 (92) def NEWCOMB 9.8 (62) OCEAN GROVE Goals: J. Carey 5, L. Cartelli 2, J. Ward 2, C. Connor 2, T. Hobbs, R. Maloney. Best: L. Cartelli, K. Cole, H. Walker, J. Carey, R. Lempa, J. Perkovic.
All the talk over the past week has centred on the big winter snapper biting in Corio Bay. Jovica 'John' Uzur ventured out under the cover of dark to try his luck in the inner-harbour and was rewarded with four winter reds ranging in size from around 6kg to a whopping 10.58kg. Anglers hoping to try their luck should fishing after dark over a tide change with very light or even unweighted rigs with baits like silver whiting, pilchard and squid strips. King George whiting also appeared in good numbers throughout the inner-harbour, especially at Stingaree Bay. Pippies on light paternoster rigs helped some anglers take a dozen or so fish pushing 40cm. Squid were caught off over the weed beds in 3m to 5m of water off St Leonards. Size 3 to 3.5 jigs in colours like pilchard, King George whiting and plain white all worked. Trevally were caught in the Queenscliff Harbour cut on soft plastics around slack water. The Gulp turtleback worm and Z-man grubs were productive on fish close to 50cm. The salmon fishing along the coast was good, with fish around 1.5kg taken from rock platforms and beach gutters. Casting 30g to 60g metal lures worked well anywhere from Moggs Creek to Marengo beach. The Glenelg River fired at Nelson for mulloway up to 85cm. Both lures and bait worked, with Cody Carruthers catching several fish while fishing squid baits well upstream through the dark. Other anglers also report fantastic sessions, catching mulloway, bream and estuary perch while casting lures toward the river's edge from kayaks. Had a nice catch recently? Send in your photos to newsdesk@voicegroup.com.au. Wednesday, 19 June, 2019
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Mixed bag for Cobra kids UNDER 13 Division 1 Cobras Walter 5.8 (38) def by St Mary's Rodgers 6.6 (42) The Cobras remain super competitive, having worked hard over the past few weeks without recording a win. We led at every change, only to see St Mary's get ahead in the last few minutes. Captain Ben Pennisi was dominant again, while Jamieson Hallam massively curbed the influence of one of the best players in the competition. Awards: Jamieson Hallam, Ben Pennisi, Lachlan Norton, Alex Gibbon. Division 4 Cobras Pearson 9.6 (60) def Ammos Westy 1.4 (10) George Every led the way early with tackling and spoiling pressure inside 50. Koby MillarBurton presented well in front of goals, benefiting from the run and carry of Cooper Brown and Tommy Walsh. Riley Stone was rock solid in defence and the Cobras were able to capitalise on their good work. Division 7 Cobras Every 12.5 (77) def South Barwon Thompson 4.3 (27) After a slow start and an old-fashioned rev up at half time, Every kicked into gear. Noah Waterman and Shay Kilpatrick led the way in the midfield with plenty of help from all around the contests. Jarrah Hay and Oli Terhorst gave us plenty of drive down back and Austin Webber kicked four majors in a great performance. Brodie Styles, Arch Fleet and Shay Kilpatrick kicked two goals each, with Richie Emma-Nnop and Archie Moran both adding majors to the tally. Division 8 Cobras Dean 2.1 (13) def by Corio 10.10 (70) After a slow first half against ladder leader Corio, our team came together in the second half with some fantastic team play. Henry White, Ben Cirillo and Max Connell displayed great attack on the ball and run out of the backline, while Adam Geracitano and Alex Morgan had plenty of the ball, with Alex kicking our two goals. Mark of the day went to Jack Voss. Awards: Henry White, Alex Morgan, Ben Cirillo, Max Connell. UNDER 11 Cobras Farrell 4.4 (28) def Ammos Cogan 3.6 (24) With Kai Dickson gathering possessions at will up forward and Max Howell getting to lots of contests we controlled the first half. A few concentration lapses in the second half allowed Ammos back into the match and it was a tight finish. Thanks to under-10s Liam Staehr and Reuben Cook for stepping up. Both acquitted themselves well. Awards: Kai Dickson, Max Howell, Keegan Johnson. Cobras McManus 4.4 (28) def by Geelong West Giants 5.10 (40) Cobras Moroney 1.2 (8) def by Ammos Kangars 2.6 (18) The boys played four quarters to a set game plan and executed it well, keeping their opponents' score low. Highlights included the run
Cobras Norquay Under 9s player James Carty. 194678
Under 10s Cobras O'Keefe player Archie McCallum. 194678 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA and carry of Alex Morgan, Charlie Eales clearing the ball in contests and Alfie Kilpatrick working hard on his kicking to rack up lots of disposals. Cooper Reilly was hard at the contest, with Arthur White showing great attack up forward. Awards: Alex Morgan, Charlie Eales, Alfie Kilpatrick, Cooper Reilly, Arthur White. Golden Fist: Henry Belsar-LeBel. UNDER 10 Cobras O'Keefe 3.3 (21) def by Torquay Coleman 7.12 (54) Cobras Cordy 3.1 (19) def by St Joseph's Jumping 12.11 (83) The score did not reflect the contest, which was extremely hard fought and competitive. We saw great hard tackling efforts from Emmett Haxby and Sebastian Carnivale. Will McMaster took some great defensive marks and Rhys O'Neil was in and under the packs all day.
Cobras Norquay Under 9s player Samuel Millar-Burton tries to smother the kick from his Drysdale opponent. 194678
Cobras Jones 0.1 (1) def by Torquay Voss 13.9 (87) Torquay was a good team that gave us a lesson in how to play in front and be first to the ball. It was a great captain's game from Miller Wellard, while Fletcher Atkinson continued to impress in his first year of footy and Molly O'Keefe tackled well. Awards: Toby Duckett, Devlin Mateo, Xavier Monahan, Ned Lewis. UNDER 9 Cobras Allan 2.0 (12) def by Eagles West 6.9 (45) A standout moment this week was Hayden Campbell streaming down the 'grandstand' wing, centering the ball into the forward line where Austin Rose ran onto the bouncing ball and snaffled a left-foot goal. Another great goal to Billy Bianco followed a magnificent handball from Harry Banks. Awards: Nash Pascoe, Riley Stephens, John Bowring.
Cobras Dalton 4.5 (29) def by Leopold Dews 4.6 (30) Cobras Norquay 3.5 (23) def by Drysdale Rogulskyj 3.6 (24) Both sides played great footy in what was a tight home game. The result went down to the wire when Drysdale kicked a goal in the final minute to grab a one-point lead. Awards: Ry Wilson, Brodie Edmond, Baxter Hodgson, Finn Briggs. Cobras Stow 4.7 (31) def by St Joseph's Leaping 7.11 (53) While very competitive, we weren't quite good enough against a bigger and stronger team in the undefeated St Joseph's Leaping. It was great to see the kids much stronger over the ball as the game went on, resulting in goals to our team. Awards: Xander Hateley, Jude de Jong, Dylan Atkins, Brodie Munn.
Grove victorious in thriller Action was aplenty during Ocean Grove White's Under 12s junior football clash against Leopold Dowsett at Leopold Community Bank Oval No.2 on Sunday 9 June. The Ocean Grove Voice was on hand to capture action footy photos from the two enthusiastic Bellarine based junior teams doing battle in an enthralling contest which Ocean Grove White won by six points in a thriller. Final scores Ocean Grove White 4.4 (28) defeated Leopold Dowsett 3.4 (22) in the round seven clash. Junior female football was the real winner with both teams coming together to shake hands after the match, while supportive parents and coaches cheered loudly and encouraged the young participants. IN other round seven junior female football games on 9 June, Ocean Grove Red defeated Lara Beekmans in their Under 12 clash at Lara. Final scores Ocean Grove Red 10.5 (65) to Lara Beekmans 1.3 (9). OCEAN Grove played a close contest against Bannockburn Arklay in their Round 3 28 VOICE
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Mala Kapitelli and Mackenzie Forbes have eyes for the ball. 194598 Under 15s Female Division 2 clash at Victoria Park at Bannockburn on 9 June. Final scores Bannockburn 5.2 (32) won by three points over Ocean Grove 4.5 (29) After seven games Ocean Grove had a 3-4 record, which included four grading games.
Ocean Grove White Under 12s player Asta Kapitelli attempts to get her kick out. 194598 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA oceangrovevoice.com.au
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Grove claims a big scalp Ocean Grove netball coach Elyse Howard was thrilled to beat a top five scalp in the Battle of the Bridge A Grade win over Barwon Heads on Saturday. After home losses to BFNL A Grade ladder leaders Geelong Amateur and second-placed Torquay in recent games, Howard said it was nice for the Grubbers to rediscover their mojo at the Shell Road netball courts. Ocean Grove, which sits in outright third position with an 8-2 record, defeated its rivals Barwon Heads 57 to 46. It was the club's first win against a top five team since the Grubbers defeated Modewarre in round four. Candice Parker was best on court while Jessica Griffin was excellent. "Very happy with our win ... didn't how we were going to go with it rolling into in with a different defensive line," Howard told the Voice. "Our defence were awesome and they worked well together - their work-rate was through the roof and they won us heaps of ball. "I think it is about beating a team in the top five which we have only beaten Modda (Modewarre) so far." The Grubbers were beaten by Barwon Heads in both of their Battle of the Bridge clashes last year, while the Seagulls knocked out Ocean Grove in the 2017 A Grade elimination final. "We didn't beat them at all last year, and we beat them in both games in 2017 except for the final," Howard said. Leading goal shooter Rebecca Scott was outstanding and shot 52 goals. Howard said Scott imposed her physical presence and won plenty of ball. "Bec Scott played phenomenally well," she said. "She shot really well, it was one of her best games in terms of strength and taking the ball with two strong hands." The Grubbers won without inspirational defender Lucy Vercher and goal attack Julia Allan-Goodwin, who were unavailable. Barwon Heads proved too good in B Grade. The second placed Seagulls won 47 to 40. Claudia battled hard for Ocean Grove while Meg Badrock and Kylie Lane were consistent for the fifth placed Grove. In C Grade, Ocean Grove held onto top spot on the ladder with an impressive 28 to 18 win against Barwon Heads. Alyse O'Keefe, Meagan Bothe and Kaitlyn Hammond were instrumental in inflicting the Heads' second loss for the season. Catherine Bull was best for the Seagulls. Grove proved too strong in D Grade, keeping top position on the ladder in the process. Only a goal separated the side at half time, but Grove powered home with strong games from Lauren Barber and Shereen Wolfe. In a battle for top spot in E Grade, Barwon Heads emerged triumphant. The 29 to 15 win took the Gulls to top position. Grace Hamilton and Maddie Moroney were tireless contributors for Ocean Grove, which is still well placed in second spot.
Annabelle Soppitt looks for options. 194677
Grubber goal keeper Meagan Bothe makes a pass in C Grade. 194677
Ocean Grove A Grade goal shooter Rebecca Scott flies high for ball. Scott shot 52 goals in the Grubbers' 57-46 win over Barwon Heads. 194677 All pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA
C Grade wing defence Kaitlyn Hammond in action. 194677
Kate Slattery passes the ball for Ocean Grove A Grade. 194677
Grace Hamilton about to pass in 17 and Under Section 2 clash against Barwon Heads. 194677
Ocean Grove 13 and Under Section 2 goal attack Molly McLean battles for the ball. 194677
Ocean Grove senior netball coach Elyse Howard holds ball as Seagull wing defence Perri Jones keeps close watch in A Grade. 194677
The 19 Under game finished in a thrilling tie. Both sides were locked on 21 goals each and only percentage separates the teams between first and second on the ladder. Ella O'Brien and Lara Barnes were best for Grove. A high standard 17 Under Section 1 game finished in a 30 to 22 win for Ocean Grove. Grove went to its eighth straight win with Jorja Connellan best on court and Emma Badrock and Anna Smith playing well. Issey Armstrong was best for the Heads, who are still in second spot on the ladder. Grove proved too good in the 17 Under Section 2 game.
The 38 to 13 kept Grove's unbeaten run intact with Chloe Jeffrey and Grace Hamilton in fine form while Madeleine Villani was good for Barwon Heads. Ocean Grove won a tough encounter in 15 Under Section 1. Barwon Heads jumped out quickly to lead by six goals at quarter time and then by a goal at half time. Grove had a three-goal lead at the last break and went on to win 26 to 19 and consolidate second spot on the ladder. Anna Smith, Tara Sampson and Amelia Cunningham were the best players for Grove while Summer Don was best for the Seagulls. Grove kept Barwon Heads goalless in the
opening term in 15 Under Section 2. Grove ran out convincing winners, 27 to 6 with Isabella Jubber and Rebecca Quinten starring. Alex Batchelor and Sophie Blacket led Barwon Heads to a good win in 13 Under Section 1. The Seagulls won 24 to 11 to wrest second spot away from Ocean Grove, which was well served by Tilly Peace-Teague, Amelia Ford and Ella McGlynn. Ocean Grove won a close game in 13 Under Section 1 to keep top spot on the ladder. Only two goals separated the sides at the last break, but a high scoring final term resulted in a 22 to 17 win.
Seagulls prove too classy Barwon Heads won comfortably against Ocean Grove in their first ever women's Battle of the Bridge clash under lights at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval on Saturday 15 June. It was a big day of local Battle of the Bridge footy between Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads at Shell Road, the twilight women's footy clash was the fourth consecutive match played after the earlier Under 19s, reserves and senior games. Final scores were Barwon Heads 20.17 (137) to Ocean Grove 0.0 (0) in the Division 1 round nine clash. Seagull pair Emily Kehagias and Kristie-Lee Drake booted four goals. Former Grubber player Candace HarrisonSmith won plenty of ball for Barwon Heads and was named her side's best player. Grubber senior co-captain Emily Jarvis oceangrovevoice.com.au
tackled hard and competed well at stoppages in the ruck, while fellow co-captain Bianca Zeinstra, a three-point player, played a good game and was also named in the best. Teenager Maddy Searle featured in the Grubbers' best. OCEAN Grove will now play at home to Grovedale in a night game this Friday at Ray Menzies Oval. The senior women's game starts at 7pm.
SCOREBOARD BARWON HEADS 20.17 (137) DEF OCEAN GROVE 0.0 (0) OCEAN GROVE Goals: Nil Best players: B. Zeinstra, E. Jarvis, J. Montgomery, A. LorimerRenic, M. Searle.
Seagull Emily Kehagias, who kicked four goals, is confronted by an Ocean Grove wall and about to be tackled. 194680 Picture; MARK HEENAN MEDIA Wednesday, 19 June, 2019
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10 straight bridge wins By Mark Heenan Barwon Heads won its tenth consecutive Battle of the Bridge after it demolished Ocean Grove by 85 points at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval on Saturday. The Seagulls were far too slick for the home side and laid the foundations for victory with a seven-goal first term blitz to lead Ocean Grove by 32 points at quarter time. It was Ocean Grove's heaviest loss of 2019 and their lowest score this season. The 14-goal win helped sixth-placed Barwon Heads (6-4) bridge a three-game gap plus percentage over Ocean Grove (3-7) in seventh position. Barwon Heads co-coach Mitch Herbison said his side went in with a point to prove after three losses from its past four games after defeats to Drysdale, Anglesea and Torquay. "Our attitude and effort and all the team things that we asked of the players was right up and about when we are playing our best footy," Herbison said. "Really proud with the way we approached the game and the way we executed was pretty pleasing as well." The Seagulls smashed the Grubbers on the turnover in the first term and Herbison was impressed with his side's forward pressure. "We sort of executed those things in the first quarter with our forward pressure and we got a few goals just from tackles, which is pleasing," he said. On the flip side, it was an embarrassing loss for Ocean Grove, which last defeated Barwon Heads in Round 14, 2014, and effectively wiped out its slim finals hopes. The Grubber defeat was compounded with a calf injury to star midfielder Luke Cartelli, while youngster Joe McDonald left the field and was sidelined with a foot injury and senior co-captain Justin Carey was given a yellow card for an indiscretion. Herbison said the absence of Cartelli, last year's Grubber senior best and fairest winner, early in the game was a player the Seagulls had planned for. "We definitely noticed him," Herbison said. "He is one of players we put a bit of time into during the week, I certainly noticed when he left the field. "(Our) guys in the midfield did a really good job at winning the contest." Barwon Heads youngster and Geelong Falcons representative Charlie Sprague, was damaging across midfield and forward and finished with one goal, while Tim McIntyre booted three goals and Mitch Phelps, Braedan Eddy and
Barwon Heads playing co-coach Mitch Herbison takes a strong mark. 194679
Ocean Grove's Tom Hobbs in a ruck contest against Mat Dyer from Barwon Heads. 194679 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA
Steve Presani faces a double team tackle from Barwon Heads. 194679
Mitchell Gaunt all snared two majors. Tim McIntyre, who played one AFL game for the Adelaide Crows in 2012, went down with a knee injury and Herbison said the star player would have scans during the week. "It didn't look great, it looked like one of those serious knee injuries," Herbison said after the match. "We will hope for the best and get a scan and everything this week - hopefully nothing too serious." The visitors led the Grubbers by 38 points at half-time and the margin blew out to 51 points at the last break. Ocean Grove had fewer inside 50 entries and struggled to take the ball out of the Seagulls' attacking half with Barwon Heads' intense forward pressure.
Max Sutton in a race for the ball against Barwon Heads in the senior Battle of the Bridge clash. 194679
Geelong Falcons representative Tom Richardson played his first senior match since his nine-goal haul in Round 7 against Portarlington and kicked his side's first goal. Ollie Monteith, Jake Ward and Ryan Symonds all kicked single goals for the home side, while Jamison Owen, a former St Joseph's junior player, made his Grubber senior debut. OCEAN Grove now plays host to fourthplaced Drysdale at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval this Saturday 22 June. BFL SENIOR SCOREBOARDBARWON HEADS 16.17 (113) def OCEAN GROVE 4.4 (28) OCEAN GROVE Goals: J. Ward, O. Monteith, T. Richardson, R. Symonds Best: H. Walker, R. Hobbs, J. Perkovic, J. Ward
Reserves consolidate spot in the top five
Ocean Grove reserves playing coach Cheyne Kelly kicks a goal. 194679 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA
Ocean Grove reserves grade consolidated its top five spot with a gutsy 15-point victory over Barwon Heads. The Grubbers now sit in fourth position and have a 7-3 record after 10 rounds with a strong percentage of 164.99. Both teams went into the match with a 6-3 win loss record Final scores Ocean Grove 10.8 (68) to Barwon Heads 8.5 (53). The opening quarter was a tight and low
scoring contest with the Seagulls leading by one point at the first break. Ocean Grove went into the main break with a 13-point advantage courtesy of its three-goal second quarter. The home side extended their margin out to 28 points at three quarter time. Barwon Heads booted four goals in the final term compared with Ocean Grove's two majors in the fourth quarter. Ocean Grove playing coach Cheyne Kelly
played a key role and snared three goals, which included a stunning left-foot running goal from the boundary. Grubber team-mate Tom Roberts finished with two majors. Ocean Grove pair Jason Pietsch and Zac Ramsay both competed well all game and were named in the best players. For Barwon Heads, Michael Salmon and Darcy Hewitt both kicked two goals each. Barwon Heads sits in fifth spot with a 6-4 record.
Top of the ladder junior Grubbers after epic bridge battle By Mark Heenan A superior second half saw Ocean Grove win its Under 19s Round 4 Division 2 clash against Barwon Heads by 18 points on Saturday. Final scores Ocean Grove 6.13 (49) defeated Barwon Heads 4.7 (31). The Grubbers sit outright on top of the Division 2 ladder with an 8-1 record which included five grading games. The Grubbers led at every change though the Seagulls gained the early ascendancy in first term before the home side fought back. "We are going alright - we got the four points," Ocean Grove Under 19s coach Matt Tyrrell said after the match. 30 VOICE
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Ocean Grove forward Louis Beale continued his consistent season after he snared four goals. Beale has had a terrific season with 19 goals from eight Under 19s games in 2019. For Barwon Heads, Flynn Pianta-Cook kicked two goals. Tyrrell confirmed Grubber player Benjamin Bennett would miss this weekend's Under 19s clash against Drysdale with the teenager set to make his senior debut for Ocean Grove on Saturday 22 June. Bennett has played all nine of Ocean Grove's Under 19s matches this season and kicked five goals. "He (Bennett) is going to be fine," Tyrrell said.
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Action from the Under 19s clash between Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. 194676 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA oceangrovevoice.com.au
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Piper Copeland celebrates her selection in the Under 14s Geelong Cats Academy Squad alongside her father Adrian Copeland.
Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA
Rep honours for Grubber By Mark Heenan Junior footballer Piper Copeland lives and breathes playing the game. This month the 13-year-old Bellarine Secondary College student was selected in the Under 14s Geelong Cats Academy Squad. Piper, who plays for the Ocean Grove Under 15s team, was thrilled when her father Adrian Copeland told her the news. "I was sitting in the lounge room and dad said 'look at this'," said a modest Piper, who has played two seasons of football. Adrian, the Grubber Under 15s girls coach, had been sifting through his emails when he oceangrovevoice.com.au
found the pleasant surprise. "When I saw it pop up in the email, I was blown away myself," said dad Adrian, a father of six. "I had to have a bit of a look and obviously I was pretty proud of what my daughter had achieved." Piper was the sole Ocean Grove representative named in the Under 14s squad by AFL Barwon. Juniors from wider region Geelong based clubs including Bannockburn, Barwon Heads, Colac Imperials, Geelong Amateur, Grovedale, Lara, Newcomb, Newtown and Chilwell, South Barwon, St Joseph's, St Mary's and Torquay
were named in the squad. The Under 14s Geelong Cats Academy Squad training started on 18 June. While there are no representative games being played, the focus is on nine weekly training sessions and high intensity skills with star Geelong AFLW players to help run training. Strongly built for her age, Piper plays ruckrover for the Grubbers and isn't afraid to go in hard for the ball. An Under 15s grading match against Barwon Heads Blue on 28 April saw Piper snare four goals and was named the Grubbers' best player in the 96-point win. Piper said she enjoyed the physical side
when asked what her favourite part of the game was. "Tackling the girls," Piper answered. Adrian said Piper had many strong attributes with her desire to succeed and had a knack at finding the ball. "She reads the play really well and generally comes out with the ball, can read where the ball will end up and she can foresee a turnover," he said. Piper, also a talented basketballer, had also been named in a representative Victorian Junior Basketball League tryout squad. "Any sport she does she is pretty passionate, she puts everything in," Adrian said. Wednesday, 19 June, 2019
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