Ocean Grove Voice - 17th July 2019

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Origin showdown raises thousands Hundreds turned out and more than $17,000 was raised for SIDS at the State of Orgin III game between Ocean Grove Cobras and Glebe Greyhounds. It was a passionate affair.

For the full story, see page 4.

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Lakes destruction Two dams at a Wallington aged care centre are set for "destruction" according to the leader of a campaign against the controversial project.

Campaigner Heidi Wane said a "verbal onsite discussion" revealed landowner TLC Aged Care would "definitely" drain the two large water bodies and fill them.

"Many locals feel this is another example of excessive development on the Bellarine (Peninsula) which is devastating birds and wildlife."

The "lakes" were initially dug to treat waste water generated by the facility, Ms Wane said in a statement.

"After nearly twenty years these large bodies of water have become unique eco systems which various bird life, frogs, native long necked turtles (and) insects depend upon.

"Attempts to ascertain whether TLC Aged Care intends to rescue and rehouse wildlife humanely have not been successful at (the) time of writing."

About 40 people attended two onsite ral-

lies and almost 1500 people had signed an online petition against the project, Ms Wane said.

Bellarine MP Lisa Neville, local Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick and residents at the centre had contacted her about the project, she said.

"This Aged Care facility, although on private land, is situated beside a major highway making it a very public site, which is visited daily by many members of the public."

Council issued the permit for the expansion

project more than a year ago, a spokesperson told the Voice in March.

The works included an integrated medical centre, road construction and access as well as some removal of native vegetation, the spokesperson said.

"Under the planning scheme there is no cause to stop works undertaken in line with the planning permit."

TLC Aged Care had a right to fill in the dams because they were on the company's private property, the spokesperson added.

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Coast Watch skills tested in the surf It's not often that our local Marine Search and Rescue squad gets tasked with finding a vessel that sank over 93 years ago, but that was the scenario facing Coast Watch Ocean Grove recently.

As part of a navigation training exercise, the crew was required to locate the wreck of the 92 metre long steamer Buninyong that was launched in the United Kingdom in 1883, and then dismantled and scuttled in the area known as the ship's graveyard off Barwon Heads on 13 February 1926.

In the wet and wintery conditions the task really put the crew's skills to the test.

The Buninyong was originally a steam driven passenger vessel operating on the Melbourne to Sydney run that was later converted to a cargo vessel.

At the end of her working life she was deliberately sank in 54 metres of water and is now one of the many recreational dive sites in the Ocean Grove area.

Coast Watch Marine Rescue responds to calls from vessels in distress at all hours of the day and night, and sometimes all they have to guide their search are GPS coordinates, so it is important that the crews practice their navigation skills in all kinds of conditions.

They launch their rescue vessel near Ocean Grove Golf Club and head down the Barwon River to the open ocean of Bass Strait where they provide a vital service to the community.

During a real life rescue they work in coordination with the Victorian Water Police, but on training runs, such as the search for the Buninyong, they plan and conduct their own activities.

Four teens arrested Police have arrested four teenagers in Whittington after an alleged attempted break-in in Ocean Grove.

A member of the public called Triple Zero (000) after she saw someone allegedly attempting to break into her Mullaway Court home in Ocean Grove shortly after 10.30am. Patrols were conducted in the surrounding area and a suspect vehicle was located a short time later.

Police attempted to pull over the vehicle, which fled and was located abandoned at the intersection of Wilson and Oxford streets shortly before 11am.

A search was conducted and four youths were arrested nearby.

A 13 year old female from Sunshine and a 15 year old female from Ocean Grove have been charged and bailed to appear before the Geelong Children's Court later next month.

A 22 year old male from Corio and a 15 year old male from Belmont have been remanded in custody to appear before the Children's and Magistrates Court.

All parties have been charged with a number of burglaries and vehicle break-ins in the Ocean Grove, Whittington, Bell Post Hill and Hamlyn Heights over the past four days.

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Coast Watch Ocean Grove was tasked with finding a vessel that sank 93 years ago.

The Coast Watch members are all local volunteers who form part of a statewide network funded by Emergency Management Victoria.

Anyone interested in joining Coast Watch

and learning the skills required for a marine search and rescue role can contact Coast Watch Ocean Grove at info@coastwatchoceangrove.com.au.

Drysdale product Connor Idun has signed a two-year extension with GWS. Taken at pick 61 in last years draft, the emerging young defender has put pen to paper on a two-year contract extension in his first season at the club.

Exciting news for me, I ve signed a twoyear contract extension, Idun said.

It s good news and I m really happy about it. It s been pretty awesome for me.

I lived in Sydney when I was growing up so I was a bit familiar with it but obviously Geelong s pretty quiet so moving here was a bit of a change."

Already it s feeling like home. I've settled really well into the club and for me it was a nobrainer to re-sign and stay here for hopefully a long career.

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Lights a goer for Cobras

By Justin Flynn The installation of LED lighting at Collendina Reserve will allow sport to be safely played at night while cutting energy use.

The City is managing a $200,000 upgrade of the lighting infrastructure at the sports oval, which is home to the Ocean Grove Cobras Junior Football Club and the Collendina Cricket Club.

The project proposes to remove existing lighting infrastructure at the Minerva Close complex and replace it with four new LED light towers.

While the environmentally-friendly technology will improve lighting levels, it will also reduce energy consumption and be cheaper to

run than a traditional equivalent halogen installation.

The LED lighting system also improves efficiency by distributing light exactly where it needs to go, lowering glare and spilling less light into surrounding areas.

The upgrade will help cater to the rapid growth of football in the local area, which has been driven by a large uptake of participation among women and girls.

Ocean Grove Cobras Junior Football Club president Shaun Stow said the tender should go out by August.

"It will provide a safe environment," he told the Voice.

"We have pockets of the ground that are

in darkness and it is really hard to see the ball sometimes.

"The LEDs are environmentally friendly and they reduce our energy costs as well.

"It's state of the art lighting with minimal impact on local residents."

Mr Stow said the lighting system will allow the club to be more flexible around training times.

"We have 200 Auskickers and for them the lighting will provide them with the confidence to learn and build their skills," he said.

The club is hoping to field a girls Under 12 team next season.

The club had to buy a temporary lighting system from Bendigo to help illuminate the oval.

Before finalising details of the project, the City is receiving submissions from the community via www.geelongaustralia.com.au/ yoursay until 21 July.

MEANWHILE Mr Stow said the alliance between the old Collendina Cobras and the Ocean Grove Football Club was progressing well.

The two clubs unofficially 'merged' with Collendina agreeing to change the name to Ocean Grove Cobras while still protecting the Cobras element.

"The relationship's been fantastic," Mr Stow said.

"I think it's exactly what we wanted and strived for with this greater alignment.

"We're still two separate clubs but that junior pathway is becoming quite strong."

Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club open for business

By Mark Heenan Surf club members, club management committee, parliamentary dignitaries, Barwon Coast committee of management and council personnel opened the new Ocean Grove SLSC clubhouse facility on Sunday 7 July.

State Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Member for Bellarine, Lisa Neville unveiled a plaque to mark the opening of the state-of-the-art and fit for purpose clubhouse.

Liberal Senator for Victoria James Paterson, OGSLSC president David Pavia, Chair of Barwon Coast Committee of Management Phil Emery and Bellarine Ward councillor Jim Mason were in attendance and delivered speeches at opening.

Ms Neville thanked the wider Ocean Grove community and surf club personnel for their involvement in delivering the facility.

She said with OGSLSC's current membership base boasting around 1000 members and about 350 of those junior members, it will provide year-round facilities for Ocean Grove locals and wider residents to enjoy.

"This fantastic facility is testament to the community and club working together to ensure the safety of locals and visitors for many years to come," Ms Neville said.

"The club has been keeping beachgoers safe for the past 70 years and in the past 25 years, club membership has quadrupled.

"These new facilities will help its many loyal members continue their wonderful work.

"The old clubhouse had a long and distinguished history, but no longer served members' needs.

"This new facility will deliver a much-needed boost to volunteers, Ocean Grove residents and visitors to the Bellarine Peninsula."

The state government provided more than $4 million including the club's new patrol tower in use since last summer, while the federal government allocated more than $1 million and City of Greater Geelong provided around $150,000 in funds to new building.

OGSLSC president David Pavia was thrilled

Jim Mason, Phil Emery, James Paterson, Lisa Neville and David Pavia celebrate the clubhouse opening. with the clubhouse opening and use of its new facilities.

"We are delighted by the new facility and looking forward to a great summer with better facilities for all," Mr Pavia told the Voice.

Mr Pavia said the new facility was capable of hosting small function to major community events.

"The building can cater for the community and for large events as well as small (events) -

I think she (Ms Neville) is pleased it is such a great community asset," he said.

The new building replaces the one which was more than 25 years old and opened by former Victorian state premier Jeff Kennett.

The old clubhouse was no longer fit for purpose, and catered for around 250 members at the time of construction in 1994.

Construction on the new Ocean Grove Surf Beach Complex commenced in May 2018 with

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The new Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Clubhouse building was completed in midJune this year with the surf club's administration headquarters moving from its temporary base at Smithton Grove to the new surf complex along Surf Beach Road.

IN other club news, Ocean Grove SLSC will hold its annual general meeting on Sunday 21 July at 10.30am at its new clubhouse.

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$17,000 raised for SIDS

By Mark Heenan

Cobras players walk the boundary at the third State of Origin day against Sydney club Glebe Greyhounds. winning club.

A large travelling entourage from Sydneybased Glebe turned out in droves, while passionate Ocean Grove Cobras supporters provided strong home town support.

Around 170 plus Glebe personnel including junior footballers, coaches and club supporters made the trek south for the clash.

Glebe won the first of three junior matches - The Under 10s clash was a tight encounter with the visitors winning by four points over the Cobras.

The Cobras hit back in the Under 11s clash

and went into the final game with a comfortable 42-point lead.

The fast finishing Greyhounds turned the tables and upstaged the Cobras by 64 points in the final leg and Under 12/13 match to claim the prized shield.

Final scores Glebe Greyhounds 155 points to Ocean Grove Cobras 133 points.

Glebe were crowned winners by an overall margin of 22 points.

"Unfortunately, we haven't got the shield but the day was a fantastic success," Stow said.

"The support and atmosphere for both

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"The games were played in a great spirit."

Stow confirmed plans were now underway for State of Origin IIII on Glebe's home turf in Sydney with a date organised for early July next year.

He said the Cobras were motivated to reclaim the shield in 2020.

"Next year we are building a list of players and families to go up (to Sydney)," Stow said.

"There has been great interest already and we have nominated the date and Glebe has invited us back."

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Proceeds from the successful River's Gift fundraiser State of Origin III clash between Ocean Grove Cobras and Glebe Greyhounds have topped more than $17,000.

The junior footy interstate fundraiser which attracted hundreds of people at Collendina Reserve on Sunday 7 July, is a Geelong-based charity focused on stamping out SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).

Ocean Grove Cobras Junior Football Club president Shaun Stow said strong community support from both clubs saw the clash smash last year's tally of $5000.

"We were confident between both clubs (we will raised) between $15,000 and $20,000 which is fantastic and a huge increase on what we previously donated last year and the year before," Stow said.

River's Gift general manager Karl Waddell said more funds will be donated with Glebe to re-schedule its 'Glebe2Geelong Runathon' this month on 27 July.

"They (Glebe) will do the Runathon and still try to raise a few more dollars," Waddell said.

"Donations are still coming through on the Glebe fundraising page."

The Runathon date was postponed after heavy rain in Sydney played havoc with Glebe's home ground prior to their departure for State of Origin III. "Whenever there is rain apparently there are council orders (at Glebe) that there is no one to be on the ovals - so that is the reason why it was rained out," Waddell said.

Glebe juniors will run 940km to raise money for River's Gift - the distance from Glebe to Geelong and will run laps around its home ground at Jubilee.

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Safe haven for students

By Justin Flynn Three teenage girls will benefit from a unique opportunity to finish their schooling on the Bellarine.

Debbie's Place was launched in Ocean Grove and it is believed to be the first of its kind.

A fully furnished five-bedroom house will provide up to three Year 11 and 12 girls with the opportunity to finish VCE. The girls aged between 16 and 19 must live on the Bellarine, be at school full time and be in a position where they are at risk of not completing VCE satisfactorily or not at all due to short- or long-term housing instability.

The project has been steered by Jane Carrigg and the Anglican Church of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads with Korus Connect and the churches of the Bellarine Peninsula.

Residents will be supported by a live-in manager/mentor and will be supported by volunteers.

The project was born after Jane Carrigg, in her work as a chaplain in a local high school, alerted her to an ongoing issue among a small number of Year 11 and 12 girls struggling to complete VCE due to difficult living conditions.

"I noticed there were a lot of girls couch surfing while doing their VCE," she told the Voice.

"We were doing all we could to help, but some finished and some didn't."

The pilot project will run for two years.

"Then we will have to decide if we keep renting or buy or build," Ms Carrigg said.

The selection process will be extensive, Ms Carrigg said.

Residents will need to have a care plan in place and preferably Centrelink support.

Ms Carrigg was unsure how many girls will apply for one of the three places.

"I don't expect us to overwhelmed, but I re-

St Peter's Anglican Church vicar Jill McCoy and Jane Carrigg at the launch of Debbie's Place. 195246 ally don't know," she said.

"There are a lot of girls out there.

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Sport masterplan draft Council has agreed to release a draft Drysdale Sporting Precinct Master Plan for community feedback.

The precinct, on the corner of Grubb and Belchers Roads in Drysdale, is used by local sporting clubs and schools, and provides a major area of public open space for the community.

Developed with the help of residents and user groups, the draft master plan proposes significant improvements, including: A new premier soccer field with competition-standard lighting A new multi-purpose field (fitting two soccer

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pitches or an Australian football oval), also with lighting Two netball courts, with capacity to expand to four in the future Main pavilion with social space, female friendly change facilities and grandstand Large community area for passive recreation District level playground and 'learn to ride' bitumen track A 2.5km running circuit around the perimeter; and Sealed car parking and improved pedestrian pathways.

The state government provided $50,000 for the master plan and has committed a further $5 million for the next stage of works. The federal government has also pledged $3.5 million.

The next stage of construction at the site is proposed to include the soccer field, multi-use field, two netball courts, pavilion and grandstand, car parking and pedestrian links.

The $6.726 million first stage of the facility, which opened in February 2018, was co-funded by the City of Greater Geelong and the state government.

The draft master plan is an update on the

2011 version. It takes into account changing sport and recreation trends and a reduction in available space due to construction of the Drysdale Bypass.

A proposed City of Greater Geelong depot included in the 2011 plan has been removed. A synthetic athletics track can still fit within the site but is now recommended to be added only once there is demand.

The draft plan will be available for public comment from Monday 15 July for a period of eight weeks via www.geelongaustralia.com. au/yoursay.

Donation is welcomed

by OG Surf Life Saving Club With the grand opening of the Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club on Sunday 7 July, a welcome donation was made to the club from a local real estate agency Ocean Grove Real Estate.

After a solid campaign over the month of June, Ocean Grove Real Estate enlisted the support of the Ocean Grove community to assist in the donation.

The agency offered a $50 donation for every property appraisal completed in June.

With a great response from the community Ocean Grove Real Estate donated $1400 to the club.

"It was a fantastic result, the community really got behind us," agent Jacob Platt said.

"It was really important to us to give to a local organisation with close community ties," Mark Blaskovic said.

The donation couldn't have come at a better

time with final works and furnishings still to be completed to the new facilities at the club.

With 1000 members currently involved in the Surf Life Saving Club and growing, the donation will support tireless work of the club.

For further information about the donation contact Ocean Grove Real Estate on 03 5255 0800 or for information about the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club contact 5255 1382.

Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club held its official opening on Sunday 7 July.

For the full story see page 3.

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Club legend

The future of Grubb Road and its possible duplication could be a topic of discussion at the forum.

Association to hold development forum Ocean Grove Community Association will hold a forum to discuss the impact of development on Ocean Grove.

Topics slated for the forum could include planning for Grubb Road/Tuckfield Street, town boundaries or the proposed Ocean Grove Principal Pedestrian Network.

OGCA chairperson Phil Edwards said the discussion is open for anyone to attend and will include current topics, such as: Are our town boundaries immovable or just lines on a map waiting for enough developer dollars to move them?

The new shopping complex on Grubb Road

is due to open around December this year with a sharp increase in traffic volume anticipated but there is no state government funding yet for the upgrade of Grubb Road - how many years will drivers, cyclist and pedestrians wait to have safe access along an upgraded Tuckfield St/Grubb Road to get to, from or past the shopping complex?

How does the COGG Settlement Strategy impact Ocean Grove and how is the Shared Trail Master Plan initiative developing?

What have the planners of COGG Council and Regional Roads Victoria (RRV) got in mind for all these and other important aspects

of Ocean Grove?

There is an opportunity to listen to and ask questions of COGG and RRV planners direct on these and other planning matters during the Community Planning Forum on 31 July.

The forum will be held at Ocean Grove Bowling Club at 6.45pm with OGCA's annual general meeting and then move immediately into the planning forum at 7pm.

"Speakers from COGG and RRV will be there and we are working to also get representatives from DELWP to speak on the Bellarine Distinctive Areas and Landscapes," Mr Edwards said.

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Brendon Matthews has been nominated for the Viva Energy Club Legend award.

Brendon has been a member of the Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association for over 15 years. He has coached a number of domestic and representative teams and worked as the elite program coordinator voluntarily.

Brendon's nominator said he is a fantastic role model, having given up most of his free time coaching and organising the representative program, which at the start and end of each season would take around minimum of 10 hours a week, on top of running his own business.

Brendon has encouraged a lot of girls to play basketball and has kept them playing right through to seniors.

One of the girls that Brendon has coached from U12s through to U18s has gone on to represent Australia in the U19 team.

Don't forget to nominate your Viva Energy Club Legend.

This year's awards feature top prizes of $5000 each for a male and female volunteer over 35 and their club.

The awards also have Trailblazer prizes of $2500 each for a male and female aged 16 to 35 and their club, and a People's Choice award of $2500 each for the winner and their club.

Ten remaining finalists will win $1000 for themselves and their club.

Nominations for the award close on 23 July.

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Our Lady Star of the Sea students planted trees at Bonnyvale Wetlands recently. Lake Reserve will get the same treatment.

Our trees need you On National Tree Day Lake Avenue Reserve in Ocean Grove will be somewhat greener, after a planting day that has already seen over 150 locals contribute, well before the plants go in the ground.

The idea started with the recent 'blank canvas' project, initiated by local resident John Bowman, in which artists volunteered their time and talent to create canvases depicting trees.

These were then displayed and auctioned in Driftwood Cafe at an event in April organised by the Bellarine Greens.

The money raised from sales enabled the purchase of several hundred trees, shrubs and grasses for both Lake Avenue Reserve, and for a separate planting event on the Bellarine Rail Trail.

The development of Ocean Grove over recent decades has seen the loss of homes and food for local birds, lizards and insects, and this planting project will return some of the natural habitat for them, adding to the fringe of trees already in the reserve.

The City of Greater Geelong will contribute additional funding and co-host the morning

with Ocean Grove Coastcare, providing tools, mulch, and a barbecue at the end of the event.

Everyone is welcome to join in the planting day which will run from 10am until noon, followed by the barbecue.

Meet at the corner of Lake Ave and Blue Waters Drive by 10am on 28 July to sign in and wear closed shoes, gloves, warm clothing and bring a drink bottle.

More information can be found on the National Tree Day website treeday.planetark.org/ find-a-site/ or email oceangrovecoastcare@ gmail.com.

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Two Ocean Grove organisations have been nominated into the 2019 Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

Ocean Grove Football/Netball Club and Bellarine Training and Community Hub have been nominated for the awards, which will conclude in October.

"The Ocean Grove Football Netball Club is delighted to be nominated for the Regional Achievement and Community Awards," the club said.

"We offer opportunities to support the health and wellbeing of our community through participation in football and netball, both on and off the court/field.

"We are proud to be an inclusive club where every person feels comfortable and supported in their endeavours."

Bellarine Training and Community Hub's Drop in Youth Program is facilitated by qualified youth and social workers and is available to teenagers who are disadvantaged, requiring mental health support, education and family mediation.

Drop in is available every Friday night during school terms from 6pm to 9pm. An annual camp is held annually for young people to attend.

The camps include Port Douglas Reef camp and the Gold Coast camp.

The program and camps are designed to give the youth workers intensive opportunities to work with young people and build leadership skills in a safe nonthreatening fun environment.

Both organisations stand to win either $2000 into an account in their name from Bank of Melbourne or air time packages on PRIME7 for category winners.

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Fierce Females together Ocean Grove based author Annie MullenWalsh and a crew of other artists from the region have created and launched a magazine/ book showcasing the work of local creative women, called Fierce Females.

The curator, Annie Mullen-Walsh is an Ocean Grove-based poet/celebrant/teacher who is one-third of the lowercase poetry team which runs monthly poetry nights in Geelong.

Stacey Williams is the graphic designer who created the impressive layout.

Fierce Females includes poems, photography, art from a number of fabulous locals who identify as women, such as Amber Smith, Zoe Boyd, Laura Alice and Stacey Williams, and includes interviews with the amazing women including musician Etta Curry, singer/songwriter Emily Wurramara and poet Manal Younus.

The idea is to showcase and celebrate female artists and inspire the next generation of them.

"This was a dream project for me; a chance to really provide a platform in which we can showcase and celebrate some of the amazingly talented women in the arts," Annie said.

"I am so proud of what we have created. I really hope people will enjoy it and that it is a source of inspiration for people, young women in particular."

Annie described what it means to be a 'fierce female'.

"To me being 'fierce' isn't about being aggressive or competitive, there's a new meaning - it's about being unapologetically you; being brave and true to yourself," she said.

"To be passionate about what you do and purposeful about what you are adding to the world.

"Each of the artists involved in our book are so unique and so different to one another; with their own path, story and style, but each of them is definitely fierce."

"One thing I really loved about the launch was how it drew in a group of like-minded individuals and highlighted the amount of support that is out there for these projects," Yasmin Moyabad said.

"It was also great to see men as allies, who weren't afraid to step back and champion the work of their strong female friends and loved ones."

The book is available for purchase for $20 at Bookgrove in Ocean Grove, Geelong Illustrators Hub or Real Music in Geelong, Sticky Institute in Melbourne, or via our Facebook page.

Fierce Females is available at Bookgrove.

Locals encouraged to embrace Dying to Know Day Dying is not something we like to talk about or prepare for but it is important that we get better at it - that's the message from The GroundSwell Project, founders of Dying to Know Day. Dying to Know Day is a national day of awareness which encourages all Australians to take action toward more open and honest conversations about death, dying and bereavement.

On 8 August, there will be events across Australia to bring people together.

Bellarine Memories is hosting a free event 'Emotional Wills - what is your legacy?'.

It is about finding meaningful ways to share your thoughts, passions, lessons in life and making sure the important stuff isn't left unsaid.

The morning will be facilitated by well-

known local celebrant Philip Christian, who will share some insights from his 25 years of funeral experience and discuss the significance of emotional wills.

"I truly believe that if we can start talking more openly about death, we can live life better," Phillip said.

"I like this from Dr Ranjana Srivastava, '..in order to live well we have to start believing that

we are mortal'."

This is a free event taking place on Thursday 8 August at 10am at Bellarine Memories, 1/6-8 Sinclair St, Ocean Grove. Morning tea, take home journals and great conversation are all included.

With limited places, bookings are essential; 5255 5500 or fdempster@memories.net.au.

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The sparrowhawk splash I had an hour to kill around Geelong one day, so I took a drive to Bannockburn to see if I could see an owlet nightjar, once again to no avail.

I did spot a collared sparrowhawk having a splash in a pond and it did hang around for a short time with me, which was amazing.

Needless to say there were no other birds around due to the presence of the sparrowhawk, so I didn't see anything else during my fleeting visit.

I've had a few drives to work via Curlewis, where I saw a sizable flock of cattle egrets (around 25 in all).

Cattle egrets are known to move habitats in winter and they often congregate in the Curlewis area at this time of year. I suppose while we still have farms in Curlewis we will have cattle egrets.

When I was driving to Curlewis through Mannerim I saw a flock of around 40 yellowtailed black cockatoos.

I haven't seen such large number of these wonderful birds for a long time. They were having a ball munching on pine cones and generally being their gregarious selves.

One sunny Saturday afternoon I drove around Western Treatment Plant, where the highlights were observing a few spotted crakes, a buff-banded rail, and hearing and seeing a Horsfield's bronze cuckoo, that may have thought that spring had come early.

On the way home I drove via Lara, and saw

Female wood duck.

Freckled ducks at Blue Waters Lake. around 60 magpie geese in a farm paddock. It was like I was back in Kakadu again.

Speaking of spring, I've seen a few pairs of swans making nests lately.

The pair that lives in the wetlands at Breamlea makes the best, most comfortable and bulky looking nest, and the female has been sitting on eggs for about a week now.

It must be freezing sitting on a nest at this time of year.

I also saw a pair of whistling kites making a nest somewhere around the Bellarine, which was lovely to see.

I read on the website of the Geelong Field Naturalist Club that there were 310 freckled ducks seen at Blue Waters Lake in Ocean Grove.

These ducks are Australia's rarest waterfowl, and are classified as endangered in Victoria. Apparently freckled ducks are forced to

Magpie geese. disperse towards coastal wetlands when there is a drought, so they may congregate into flocks on whatever wetlands are available.

Maybe there are many freckled ducks at Blue Waters Lake due to the ongoing drought in other regions of Southern Australia.

Blue Waters Lake is always a lovely place to explore, and I saw good numbers of dusky moorhens, royal spoonbills, nankeen night herons, and a few pink-eared ducks.

I received a message from Christine and David who live in old Ocean Grove.

They have an old yellow gum in their back yard and a few pairs of wood ducks nest in the tree hollows every year.

I went around and one pair of wood ducks was on the tree. We have guessed in previous years that the wood ducks walk their young to Blue Waters Lake after hatching, which is quite a distance. David said that a few of the old yel-

low gum trees have been completely removed from their area lately, which is such a shame, especially since they were healthy trees.

I also received an email from Kevin, who reported that a friend of his was lamenting the lack of insects in Australia.

His friend said that 30 years ago there was an abundance of bees, sand flies, blow flies, midges, moths, crickets and mosquitoes in the area where he lives, but now there are none.

He couldn't open a door at night-time without getting swarmed by insects and he couldn't drive without getting his windscreen splattered with the remains of insects.

Speaking of sad events, the lakes at the TLC Homestead Lakes Residential Aged Care in Wallington will be filled in a few weeks, which will bury frogs, turtles and other creatures under tons of dirt and concrete when a car park is created.

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By Cr Jim Mason Council is feeling excited at the prospect of improving the region's cycling and walking connections, as we start community engagement on the Shared Trails Master Plan.

The master plan aims to identify missing links, issues and opportunities within our network of shared and off-road paths and we've set aside $200,000 this year to start building those connections.

As part of this master plan, fellow Bellarine ward councillor Stephanie Asher and I recently attended the Southern Bellarine Coastal Forum, where more than 130 people heard from expert speakers.

There was a robust discussion about connecting Ocean Grove with Point Lonsdale via

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a coastal trail, whilst also protecting our sensitive, natural landscapes.

Head to geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay to add your voice via an interactive map.

The map already has a solid number of suggestions, including for a connection between Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads to reduce car congestion in the summer.

We're also holding pop-up sessions across Greater Geelong, including in Leopold, if you'd rather have your say in person.

Details are on our website.

Speaking of public feedback, don't forget to put your two cents in on the proposed sports lighting upgrade at Collendina Reserve, home to the Ocean Grove Cobras Junior Football Club.

The council-managed development would update the oval lighting to modern LED technology, reducing energy consumption whilst also allowing for sport to be played safely during the evening.

Make a submission by heading to our Your Say page before July 21.

Finally, the Rural and Peri-Urban Advisory Committee is about to embark on a feasibility study of a small-scale livestock and information exchange.

We've got $100,000 in the budget for what would be a multi-purpose, community facility that supports the peri-urban farmer.

The study will assess user requirement, current and preferred sales channels and current services in the market.

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It’s Saturday night fever

By Natalee Kerr A tribute show dedicated to one of the world's best-selling artists of all time is coming to Geelong this month.

Night Fever - Bee Gees Revival is the "closest" replication to a Bee Gees concert, according to group member Phil Splitter.

"We're not just a bunch of guys singing their songs," he said.

"Our recreation of their sound is spot on, we really work on getting the harmonies right."

Splitter, who plays the role of Robin Gibb, said the "completely live and authentic" twohour show also comes with a "difference".

"We've added some entertainment to it, which is something Bee Gees concerts weren't necessarily known for having," he said.

"It's like you're at a Bee Gees concert but with the addition of a bit of humour and fun."

Joined by members Roy Kossena and AJ Leonard, the Melbourne-based group take on the "timeless" music of the rock and disco legends spanning more than four decades.

"It's music that's hard to hate," Splitter said.

"They're well written, well-crafted and well recorded songs and we try to replicate it as best we can."

Backed by a five-piece band of "very talented musicians" the show also features some exciting costume changes, Splitter said.

"You hear people gasp when they see us on stage, at first glance it's like 'oh my god it's the BeeGees'," he said.

"It takes people back, it lets them relive their past and makes them feel young again."

Splitter, a lifelong Bee Gees fan, said the group inspired his passion for singing and performing from an early age.

"They became big right when I was learning

BEEGEES TRIBUTE: An "authentic" Beegees tribute act will land at Geelong this month. to sing and play guitar," he said.

"They had a huge influence on my interest in music."

But Splitter said it wasn't until becoming part of the tribute act that he formed a "real appreciation" for the trio.

"Now as a singer-songwriter I can respect how good they truly were," he said.

"Once I could understand the technical difficulties they faced in creating such great music, my love for them has got even bigger."

Splitter said he still loves playing all the hits after more than three years with the band.

"If you asked me when I first joined how long do you reckon you'd do it? I'd say maybe a year," he said.

"But a few years on and I'm not sick of it at all and have no plans of stopping anytime soon."

"Seeing people's smiles and eyes light up when you're performing is just the best thing."

Night Fever - Bee Gees Revival will take on Club Italia on Saturday 27 July.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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 Neighbourhood

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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

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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

Fourth Monday of every month

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 0403 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

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.

the 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.

Wednesdays

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.

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.

Second Tuesday of month

Fourth Wednesday of every 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.

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.

First and third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm,

Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at

First Thursday of every month

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.

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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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

Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Club, 5A Clifford Pde, Barwon Heads. New Lions welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

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Fancy a scrumptious three-course dinner and a great show all rolled into one?

Get set for Curlewis Golf Club's fun packed evening that will feature a nationally acclaimed story book tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Tusk, on Friday 16 August.

The third 2019 event in the quarterly sell out Curlewis Clubhouse Soiree series, Tusk will showcase the emotionally charged journey of one of the world's most loved and successful bands of all time.

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In recreating the sounds and performance of this legendary group, Tusk promises a fabulous journey through Fleetwood Mac's evolution - from Rumours to Tusk and beyond.

Relive classic and much loved hits including Go your own way, Don't stop, Rhiannon, The Chain, I don't want to know, Seven Wonders, Second Hand News, Songbird, Oh Daddy,

Never going back again, Little Lies, You make loving fun, Say you love me, Sara, Dreams, Landslide, Gypsy, Gold Dust Woman and of course, Tusk!

Limited tickets are available via Curlewis Golf Club 5251 111 (Option 2 - Bistro & Reservations) or online via www.curlewisgolf.com.au.

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Groves topples Amateur

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove netball coach Elyse Howard said the Thursday night blockbuster win over ladder leader Geelong Amateur was morale boosting for club after its turbulent mid-season break.

Ocean Grove A Grade defeated league netball powerhouse and home team Geelong Am-

ateur with a thrilling 41 to 40 win under lights at Queens Park on 11 July.

The Grubbers sacked first-year senior football playing coach Jordan Jones on Tuesday 2 July following its 104-point thumping loss to Anglesea at Alcoa Oval on 29 June.

"It is good, the club has had a rough couple of weeks," Howard told the Voice "It is really good to get some positivity

around the club - we are a great club and everyone loves the club and this is in indication of how good the club is."

It was a stunning come from behind win after the visitors trailed 13 goals to 5 goals at the first quarter break.

Howard described the win over the Ammos as their best victory of 2019.

"Best win of the season due to coming back

from such a deficit," she said.

The Grubbers held onto a slight lead in a tense and compelling fourth quarter finish.

Ocean Grove A Grade sits in the top three with an 11-2 record in 2019 with Geelong Amateur only above the Grubbers on a superior percentage.

Grubbers fresh after midseason break and finals bound

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove A Grade netball capped off an amazing return from the mid-season break beating all conquering Geelong Amateur in a Thursday night blockbuster on 11 July.

The top-three clash held under lights at Queens Park was played two days earlier to accommodate Geelong Amateur Ladies' Day on 13 July.

The Ammos and Grubbers clash was a thriller which went down to the wire.

The Grubbers came from behind at half time to defeat the Bellarine Football Netball League powerhouse and home team Geelong Amateur 41 to 40.

Ocean Grove trailed by eight goals at the quarter time break and reduced the deficit back to four goals at half time.

Ocean Grove senior netball coach Elyse Howard described the win against Ammos as its best of 2019.

In Round 4, the Grubbers defeated reigning BFNL A Grade premiers Modewarre by seven goals.

"Best win of the season due to coming back from such a deficit," she said.

She conceded the win at Queens Park had its best available A Grade line-up for this season.

"This is the only game for this entire year where we have a full team," Howard told Voice.

"There is a lot experience amongst all of us."

Howard was amazed with the second half turnaround and how Melbourne-based star mid-court Lillian O'Sullivan made a late arrival.

"We started off a bit slow, Lil (O'Sullivan) did not get here on time, so I guess we the preparation for the week wasn't the team we put out on the court," Howard said.

"I think that frazzled us a bit at the start.

"I think it took us a bit to warm up and being eight goals down and throughout the year we have always started quite well and then have lost games as oppose to being the people who are behind and have come through for that win.

"So that is the biggest thing for us to come from eight (goals) down and to come flying home and working really hard, physical and tough and it is fantastic and great for the club."

The second half addition of a fresh Grubber Lucy Vercher to defence was a critical move.

Vercher a star defender had not played since Round 9, was a key post at goal keeper.

"Lucy comes on with mongrel, and she has no fear, if anyone gets a goal it is like someone has punched her in the face and she hates it and that is what we love about her that fierceness and competitiveness," Howard said.

Star Grubber goal shooter Rebecca Scott shot 30 from 38 attempts, while goal attack Julia Allan chimed in with 11 goals from 20 attempts.

Ocean Grove will now meet Modewarre in Round 14 at home this Saturday and they face a further test against top three team Torquay at Torquay in Round 15.

IN the earlier Thursday night senior netball games at Queens Park, Geelong Amateur defeated Ocean Grove in B Grade 45 to 40, while the Grubbers won E Grade against the Ammos 28 to 18.

Ocean Grove faces home games across all grades against Modewarre next Saturday.

RIGHT: Ocean Grove senior playing coach Elyse Howard raises a smile during the Grubbers’ A Grade win under lights against ladder leader Geelong Amateur under lights at Queen’s Park.

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Ocean Grove playing assistant coach Kate Slattery puts on a strong defence in A Grade against Geelong Amateur. 195553

Ocean Grove players shake hands with Geelong Amateur opponents after their A Grade win under lights at Queen's Park. 195553

Julia Allan and Elyse Howard defend against Geelong Amateur in A Grade. 195553

Ocean Grove B Grade centre Shelby Hackett defends against Geelong Amateur. 195553

B Grade action from the Thursday night clash where Geelong Amateur 45 defeated and Ocean Grove 40. 195553

Grubber Jess Griffin holds onto the ball in A Grade. 195553 Wednesday, 17 July, 2019

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Brave Grove shows fight

By Mark Heenan A gallant Ocean Grove young senior outfit went down by two points against BFL ladder leader Geelong Amateur in a pulsating clash at Queens Park on Saturday.

It had been a turbulent fortnight for the Grubbers after the club parted ways with first-year senior coach Jordan Jones following Ocean Grove's thumping 104-point loss to Anglesea on 29 June.

Final scores Geelong Amateur 11.9 (75) to Ocean Grove 11.7 (73).

Seemingly down and out at half time after trailing by 45 points, the gutsy Grubbers ran out game stronger over the fading Ammos, which failed to kick a goal in the second half of its Round 13 clash.

When Grubber swingman Peter Hardy kicked a miraculous snap on goal from the boundary the margin was reduced to two points with less than five minutes to play.

A contentious free kick went against Ocean Grove in final minutes saw Amateur cling onto the win.

Amateur were without gun spearhead Mitch Day, who has kicked 41 goals in 2019, after he copped a two-week suspension against Torquay on 23 June in Round 11.

Ocean Grove interim senior coach David King was encouraged by result despite the narrow loss.

"We were 45 points down at half time, the main message was to have a bit of belief and not lay down and not just give up - the boys definitely didn't give up they tried hard all day," King told the Voice.

"They did everything we asked of them - it just shows a bit of character and a bit of belief playing against a top side and we are holding our own and moving it is a good thing."

It was a youthful Ocean Grove team - 15 of the starting 22 senior players were 23 years or younger.

Youngster Keegan Cuolahan made his

Grubber Peter Hardy (left) celebrates a last quarter goal with his Ocean Grove teammates against Geelong Amateur to get the Grubbers within two points. 195584 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

Ocean Grove trudge off ground after being gallant in defeat against BFL ladder leader Geelong Amateur only going down by two points. 195584 Grubber senior debut, while former club juniors Mitch Lindkvist and James Teague played their first senior games for 2019.

King said the club would continue to invest in youth for the remaining five games of season.

"We have just got to get back on the track and work harder and get fitter that is the number one rule (and) play the kids and get the most out of my leaders," he said.

The Grubbers dominated early first quarter inside forward 50 entries and kicked the first three points.

Amateur seized control at end of first quar-

ter and second quarter as the margin blew out to 45 points at half time.

The home side which led by 14 points at the first break slammed on six goals during the second quarter.

King said their second half resurgence was pleasing after a seven-goal plus deficit at the main break.

"I respect the Ammos and think they are a great side ... but I just believe if we just keep sticking to the game plan we would get back into it," he said.

The Grubber leaders stood up - key forward Jake Ward, who kicked one goal, had a pivotal

Under 13s get drought-breaking victory Under 13 Cobras Walter 6.2 (38) def Leopold A 5.1 (31) It was a drought breaker as the boys broke through for a win this week. They got off to a good start and overcame a second-quarter challenge from Leopold to fight back in the second half. Jackson Stephenson patrolled the half back line, repelling a number of Leopold's forward thrusts, while Rory Phillips rose to the challenge of quelling one of opposition's prime movers.

Division 7 Cobras Every 2.6 (18) def by Newcomb 3.3 (21) Division 8 Cobras Dean 0.3 (3) def by Ammos Hickey 14.9 (93) Dean came up against a tough opponent, Ammos Hickey, who played a good brand of team football that the Cobras couldn't match in the first half. We were more committed and determined in the second half but were beaten by a better team. George Every, Gus McCartney and Henry White battled hard all day, assisted by Max Connell, who had his best game this year. Slater Hatfield and Ryan Merriman played some very good team football.

Under 11 Cobras Moroeny 5.12 (42) def Drysdale Randone 0.1 (1) The standouts this week were captain Finbar Crapp, Oscar Kerr, Fletcher Ward and Harrison Wilde, who was rewarded for with an early goal for strong leading up forward. Awards: Harrison Wilde, Henry Belsar - LeBel. Golden Fist Award: Fletcher Ward Cobras Farrell 3.7 (25) def by St Joseph's Jumping 7.3 (45) We had first use of the strong breeze and, despite having the ball in our forward 50 for most of the quarter, only managed one goal.

Joeys used the wind well in the second and opened up a match-winning break. Toby Duckett, Lucian Joyce and Tai Sendeckyj all acquitted themselves well. Awards: Kai Dickson, Darcy Harrington, Keegan Johnson, Toby Duckett, Bohdi Hately Cobras McManus 11.6 (72) def Ammos Cogan 4.6 (30) 26 VOICE

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stint in the ruck, while senior co-captain Justin Carey and key position player Peter Hardy both snared two goals.

Cam Marchbank, Ollie Monteith, Riley Maloney and newcomer Ryan Symonds all played well.

William Kelly, Sam Hosking, Daniel Grose, Patrick Kileen, and Brydon Barnett all kicked two goals for the Ammos, while senior captain Brad King, brother of opposition Grubber senior interim coach David King, kicked one goal.

The Grubbers used 35 points in its total player points allocation, while Ammos played with 34 points.

Ocean Grove (3-10) remain in eighth position after 13 rounds, while Geelong Amateur sits on top with 10-2-1 record in 2019.

OCEAN Grove will now face Modewarre in their penultimate home game for 2019 this Saturday at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval.

Senior game starts at 2:10pm.

Maddie’s magic pride of the town

By Mark Heenan

Ocean Grove Cobras Under 9s player Henry Jankowski gets his kick out against Torquay Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA Boak. 195582 Under 10 Cobras O'Keefe 6.3 (39) def Ammos Adams 4.4 (28) The Ammos had the jump on us in the first quarter but during the break the coaches reminded the boys of our game plan and what is required in wet conditions. We started the second quarter with fours goals and won the ball at every opportunity, putting pressure on every contest. Awards: Will Anderson, Reuben Cook, Mason McKnight, Neo Tucker Cobras Jones 5.6 (36) def Leopold Dahlhaus 4.3 (27) It's been a while between wins but the Jones kids stepped up for their first Friday night game under lights. The teamwork across the ground was a highlight. All players had a crack and capitalised when kicking with the wind and then defended strongly against it. Awards: Xavier Monahan, Duke Veenstra, JJ Bowring, Harry Farrell.Cobras Cordy 4.4 (28) def by Barwon Heads Gulls 9.2 (56) Under 9 Cobras Allan 1.4 (10) def by Lara Kol 6.6 (42) Team Allan continued to show improved skills and great listening to its coaches this week. All players made a strong contribution, with some of our younger player showing great progress Awards: Arie Strode, Reed Wardley, Charlie Kopec-Teague.

Cobras Norquay 4.5 (29) def by Torquay Grossman 11.4 (70)

Cobra Under 9s player Dalton Hugh Rolfs (right) tries to smother his Torquay Boak opponent, while Cobra teammate player Willem Van Uijtert (centre) watches on. 195582 The Norquay team played well together, handballing to teammates and hitting targets with their kicks. Jaz Turner made a brave effort to come back on after a blood nose from a ball to the face. The attack on the ball from all players was great to watch. Awards: Baxter Hodgson, River Wright, Ashton Dawkins, Blake Harris Cobras Dalton 2.2 (14) def by Torquay Boak 6.8 (44) The first two quarters were very even under the leadership of Leonard Cole and Willem Van Uijtert. Henry Jankowski was strong in the centre during the first term, with Josh Grant scoring a goal. Max Kempton scored in the second, with Max Robinson and Louis Belsar-LeBel very good in the second half.

Awards: Louis Belsar-LeBel, Xavier Hanson, Leonard Makowski, Willem Van Uijtert, Max Robinson Cobras Stow 2.2 (14) def by South Barwon Armistead 9.5 (59) Playing with two less players on the ground, a gallant Cobras Stow were outstanding in the way they worked as a team to move the ball around the ground. Many players had their best game of the year and our tackling against the bigger team was ferocious. Unfortunately, after a strong start and quarter-time lead, we were overrun. Awards: Chad Cook, Dylan Atkins, Finn Sheahan, Archie Smith.

Cobras Durran 15.11 (101) def Lara Christensen 0.0 (0)

Young footballer Maddy Searle has gained higher honours after she was selected in a Geelong Cats Academy Under 16 squad earlier this month.

Maddy, 15, is playing her first season of senior women's footy at Ocean Grove and has played 11 senior games in 2019.

Last season in 2018 and also in 2017 Maddy played junior football in the Ocean Grove Under 15s team.

Maddy, still an eligible junior Under 18s player, plays as a senior on-baller for the Grubbers.

Back in May when the Voice interviewed her after the Grubbers home game against Geelong Amateur, she said she wasn't too daunted by the transition to seniors though it had its 'physical challenges'.

"It is a bit scary (physically) but it is good - I like it (playing seniors)," Maddy said.

Current Grubber footballer Jackie Montgomery, a former senior captain, expects Maddy to perform well at representative level after excelling in her debut senior season.

"She is an absolute legend - she is as tough as nails and she will do well," Montgomery said.

IN other Ocean Grove female football news - The Grubbers competed well against Torquay in their Round 12 senior female clash at McCartney Oval on Sunday 14 July.

Final scores Torquay 4.3 (27) defeated Ocean Grove 0.3 (3).

It was an improvement for Grubbers in the higher ranked Division 1 competition and a closer game than their in Round 5 battle against Torquay where they did not score and lost by 41 points. oceangrovevoice.com.au

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David King and Brad King embrace in the background after a heart stopping finish in which Ammos beat Grove by less Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA than a goal. 195585 Geelong Amateur senior captain Brad King (right) with Grubber senior co-captain Justin Carey at the coin toss before the senior clash at Queens Park on Saturday. 195585

Family ties for the Kings

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove's Round 13 BFL clash against Geelong Amateur may have produced the cliffhanger finish on Saturday it did take on extra significance for the King family.

David King in his first game as interim senior Grubber coach faced off against younger brother Brad King, a first-year senior captain of Geelong Amateur.

Both King brothers embraced after the final siren where the two-point result went the way of Ammos.

David, who turns 38 next month, said nothing was spoken about the clash with his sibling Brad, 31, prior to match. oceangrovevoice.com.au

"We (didn't) talk like that - Brad is my little 'bro' (brother) I have just got a lot of respect for him, you got to have respect for Ocean Grove and he has respect for Ammos," he said.

"So we left it alone and talked about other stuff."

Father of David and Brad, Jeff King, admitted his loyalties were 'torn' before the match.

"It is really exciting and it is little bit torn between both side and hopefully they both do well," Jeff told the Voice.

Jeff said he got a result he desired for, a close finish between Ammos and the Grubbers.

"Ammos are top of the competition and the team to beat and Ocean Grove haven't had a great season," he said.

"If we have a result and they are fairly close together that would be ideal," said Jeff, an Ocean Grove resident.

King family members turned out to watch the Queens Park BFL clash and tried to stay warm in the winter chill.

Fellow King siblings Jackie and Michael, a former Ocean Grove player, and also David's wife Emily and their children watched on.

Local football dominates Jeff's weekends across the winter with eldest daughter Jackie playing senior women's footy at Ocean Grove, while he often watches his grandkids play junior football across the Geelong region.

He was glad to see David in his role as senior interim coach and Brad captain and play

at the same location.

"It saves me a lot of travel," Jeff laughed.

"Quite often we try and see half Ammos and half Ocean Grove depending on where they are.

"Weekends I can watch up to six or seven games of footy - it keeps me out of mischief."

David's brother-in-law is the runner for the Ocean Grove senior team, Kane Montgomery, a multiple premiership player at the Grubbers and husband of Jackie.

"Yeah he is just helping out, he is good value, it is good to have some people around you that you know well and you can sort of lean on at times," David said.

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