Ocean Grove Voice - 06th November 2019

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Beach learning sure beats the classroom Caitlin, Harlow, Baxter and Trey get into the spirit of Ocean Grove Primary School's Coastcare day 10-year anniversary. For the full report and more Justin Flynn pictures, see page 13. 199558

Sprawl limits ‘way too late’

By Justin Flynn The state government's decision to permanently protect the Bellarine Peninsula from over development has raised concerns from locals that the damage had already been done.

Minister for Planning Richard Wynne declared the region a Distinctive Area and Landscape under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

However, some are saying it's too little, too late as locals took to social media to say the damage had already been done with housing developments rampant across the peninsula.

Ocean Grove Community Association president Phil Edwards said the move was positive, but needed to be monitored.

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We will remember Remembrance Day services will be held across the Bellarine and Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL sub-branch is ready for this year's Poppy Appeal, with a committed group of volunteers manning three stations in Ocean Grove and one in Barwon Heads.

President Kel Arnott said buying and wearing a poppy shows respect for our country's fallen heroes and helps raise vital funds to assist past and present servicemen and women and their dependents in times of need.

"Year in, year out, our community rallies together to support the Poppy Appeal in the lead up to Remembrance Day," he said.

"I would like to thank the local community from the very outset who support our subbranch and wear their poppy with pride."

Mr Arnott paid tribute to the phenomenal commitment shown by the members and volunteers who make the Poppy Appeal such a success.

Ocean Grove selling stations will be located outside Safeway at Shell Rd, Pharmasave Pharmacy on the Terrace and outside Liquorland in the Coles supermarket car park.

Barwon Heads has one selling station at Apco service station.

Remembrance Day services across the region will be held on Monday 11 November.

Barwon Heads Community Hall, Hitchcock Ave, will host a service at 10.45 am with John Minotti and students from Barwon Heads Primary School.

Ocean Grove Cenotaph, Ocean Grove Park, will hold a service beginning at 10.45am with Phillip Christian.

Drysdale Cenotaph, on High Street, will also hold a service at 10.45am The ceremony will include a wreath laying and poppy laying service.

One-minutes silence will be observed at 11am.

Amelie Flynn's entry.

Amelie's entry a ripper Our Lady Star of the Sea student Amelie Flynn was runner-up in a Barwon Water competition for young local water-colour artists.

Amelie's poster entry was second in the Years 1 and 2 category.

More than 1000 students from 22 local schools created posters inspired by this year's National Water Week theme - 'It's time to change the world'.

The theme was linked to the United Nation's Sustainability Goal 6, which calls for a world where everyone has access to safe and clean water.

Info night for violence Rotary Club of Ocean Grove is hosting an information night to discuss identifying family violence and the avenues available for assistance on the Bellarine Peninsula.

A total of 1156 women received family violence case management in the Geelong region in 2018 (The SAFV Centre 2018 Annual Report).

The statistics around family violence in Australia are alarming. Representatives from The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre and Victoria Police Family Violence Unit Geelong will be presenting information on identifying family violence and the services that are available for assistance.

The evening, on Tuesday 19 November at Shell Road pavilion from 7pm to 9pm, is open to the general public.

A light supper will be provided. For more information, see rotaryoceangrove.org.au.

Remembrance Day services will be held across the Bellarine on 11 November.

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Growth halt ‘way too late’ Continued from front page "This is a great first step however the next step by DELWP in developing the Statement of Planning Policy is critical to protecting the Bellarine and Ocean Grove from over development," Mr Edwards said on behalf of OGCA. "The risk of continued over development currently still exists.

"At this very moment developers are seeking to change the existing Ocean Grove town boundary to open up the land on the western side of Grubb Road and also the north of the existing Kingston/Oakdene developments.

"Developers and some land owners are doing this through the state government's Inde-

pendent Panel process which is now in progress.

"COGG position, which we support, is that the Ocean Grove town boundary should not change."

Mr Wynne said the Bellarine Peninsula was an iconic destination.

"These permanent protections will ensure locals and tourists alike can continue to enjoy the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula," he said.

"This iconic Victorian destination deserves protection and I'm proud to be part of ensuring this happens."

The state government said the declaration followed consultation with local communities, council and Traditional Owners to ensure the unique features of the Bellarine peninsula are

recognised and prepared for long-term protection.

A Statement of Significance is included in the declaration outlining the cultural, spiritual and heritage importance of the area to the Wadawurrung People.

The move came after the Surf Coast was also declared a Distinctive Area and Landscape last month.

A second phase of public engagement is being planned for late 2019 to early 2020 which provides an opportunity to provide input on the policy directions. A further phase of public engagement will occur next year on the draft Statement of Planning Policy, which will include a public submissions.

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Local craft group makes 4000 poppies for veterans

By Justin Flynn Dozens of local women and their families have knitted and crafted more than 4000 poppies to be used at this year's Remembrance Day service.

Ocean Grove Craft and Chat Group started knitting and constructing the poppies and hope for around 1000 to decorate the Cenotaph site at Ocean Grove Park.

But a huge response from family members and friends of the group has made the number swell to more than 4000.

The poppies will be laid around the Cenotaph site for the service on 11 November.

Hundreds of balls of wool, buttons and plenty of help have helped the display emerge from an idea to reality.

Ebelyn Davies of the craft and chat group, said her sister made 500 poppies and doesn't even live locally.

Sue Arnott, oversaw the project and said she hoped that the display would "help people remember the fallen".

Sue's husband, Kel, is president of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL sub-branch.

"We have a lot at the Anzac Day service, but because Remembrance Day is still a work day, we don't get as many people," Kel said.

Mr Arnott said he hoped the poppy display would attract more people to the service to remember our fallen Diggers.

"This is unbelievable to have, so many people have helped," he said.

"It is something different.

"For our club it will be very good and we hope more will turn up.

"With Anzac Day, a lot of young people are getting involved, which is great.

"We are hoping that Remembrance Day can be a little more important for people and having this display might attract a few more to the service."

For details of local Remembrance Day services, see page 2.

LEST WE FORGET: Sue Arnott, Ebelyn Davies and Sylvia English have helped make more than 4000 poppies to use at this year's Remembrance Day service. 199939 Picture: Justin Flynn

Home run for local builders at awards in Singapore It's been a big year for the team at Hotondo Homes in Ocean Grove, and now they have another reason to celebrate.

Local builders Andrew Hopper and Aaron Anstis have just returned home from the Hotondo Homes National Conference in Singapore where they were named finalists for both the Professional Builder of the Year (VIC/SA/TAS), and the Shopfront of the Year.

It's the fourth year in a row the team have been named finalists for the prestigious tristate based award.

"To hear our names read out was such a big

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"We always strive to be the very best we can be, and to be recognised for that is an incredible feeling."

"Being acknowledged for our efforts as a small, family business is one of the best compliments we could ever receive," Aaron said.

"It really confirms the hard work of our fantastic team and it provides them with the recognition they deserve".

The team was judged on a number of criteria, including customer service and satisfaction, the quality of their homes, market share

and overall excellence within the business.

Andrew and Aaron credited the work of their staff, trades and suppliers for helping them receive the esteemed accolade.

"It's a credit to the people we work with and the clients who allow us to join them on their new home journey," Aaron said.

The team's shopfront was honoured for its creative layout and the inviting atmosphere it offers potential clients.

"We take a lot of pride in our Shopfront, it offers such a welcoming environment for our clients, and to be awarded for that is truly humbling," Aaron said.

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Ulcer spreading further

By Natalee Kerr A flesh-eating ulcer common on the Bellarine Peninsula is spreading.

The Buruli ulcer has a 'high risk' on the Mornington Peninsula and 'medium risk' on parts of the Bellarine, but has been contained to those areas in the past but has spread to two new locations in Geelong and the Surf Coast, the state's health department has confirmed.

But the department remains unsure how

the Buruli ulcer has moved to Belmont and Aireys Inlet.

They were listed as official risk sites after residents contracted the condition without visiting identified transmission areas.

"We've seen an increase in notifications from those who reside in those areas but who haven't travelled in other known active areas of Buruli," a government spokesperson said.

The disease, also known as the Bairnsdale ulcer, can eat away skin and fat cells, and can cause gangrene. Symptoms include a spot that

looks like a mosquito bite before scabbing them ulcerating.

Cases across the region have remained steady compared to last year despite dropping state-wide, new figures show.

Barwon South-West has 23 recorded cases so far this year compared to 24 during the same time last year, according to government data.

Victoria has 240 cases statewide so far in 2019, down from 299 at the same time in 2018.

Barwon Health, Deakin University and the CSIRO are conducting a "long-term" research

project investigating the ulcer.

Authorities have encouraged Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast residents to check for early signs of the condition.

"The advice for people in those areas is to be aware of what they need to do to protect themselves first," the government spokesperson said.

"If they do have a sore or a cut that hasn't healed, they should go and see their GP and raise the possibility of a Buruli ulcer and have a test."

Seal named best in region

By Justin Flynn Local winery Yes Said the Seal was named 'most successful' at the Geelong Wine Show.

It won gold medals for its 2018 chardonnay, 2018 pinot noir and 2017 shiraz.

The three medals contributed to the winery taking out the overall prize at the Wine Geelong awards, held at Truffleduck in Fyansford.

Wine maker Darren Burke was thrilled with the trophy haul.

"It's a relatively new brand and we have a pretty small team of four with a few more coming in for harvest time," he told the Voice.

"It's a massive award to win and we hope to build on it but we are very proud."

Mr Burke did a winemaking degree at Adelaide University while he was an intensive care nurse.

He then worked at Jacob's Creek for a year and then He then went to Western Australia to work for Alkoomi near Albany then back to South Australia before heading to Geelong.

"I started getting into wine in early my

twenties," he said.

"When I decided I wanted to be a winemaker I was working full time as an intensive care nurse, but went and got a job in a wine store and took my wages in wine so I could try as much wine as I could and then did a wine course."

Working with cool-climate wines that the Bellarine Peninsula is famous for is something Mr Burke enjoys.

"They are the wines I personally prefer to drink and they are much more enjoyable to make," he said.

The 2018 chardonnay in particular reflected the trend of moving away from the heavy, buttery varietals of yesteryear.

"Twenty years ago the chardonnays were big, fat, rich, oaky, tropical, bananary, passionfruity, really fat, and not really that nice to be honest," Mr Burke said.

"The wheel has turned significantly now.

"The best chardonnay still has some generosity and richness, but the chardonnays we make here aren't to that extreme."

Yes Said the Seal winemaker Darren Burke was thrilled with the wine's three gold medals at the Geelong Wine Show.

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St Peter’s fair set to be big Ocean Grove's St Peter's Anglican Church is gearing up for its annual fair.

All the usual treats, goodies and bargains are back.

There will be a jumping castle for the kids and special stall that will offer affordable kids' items.

All cakes, jams and preserves are 100% homemade and there will be Christmas cards and gifts made by talented locals.

All plants are home grown and a huge range of tomato plants and seedlings and a stall specialising in cut flowers and arrangements.

Morning will serve up generous slices of homemade cakes and scones and there will be a sausage sizzle to keep the hunger pangs at bay.

The fair is doing its bit for recycling with stalls selling bric-a-brac, trash and treasure, jigsaws and DVDs, jewellery, preloved clothes and a massive book stall.

Take a chance in winning Christmas hampers or a Christmas cake, handmade and decorated by one the church's talented clergy.

The fair is on Saturday 9 November at St Peter's Anglican Church in Ocean Grove from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

MYSTERIOUS OBJECT: Dan Hunter took this picture at Barwon Heads on Monday morning.

Jetstar ‘meteor’ mystery is solved

By Luke Voogt

Gaye Fraser and Gayee Minotti have been busy preparing for St Peter's Anglican Church annual fair.

A mysterious object lit up in the sky on the Bellarine Peninsula on Monday morning with one photographer scrambling to snap it.

Clifton Spring's Dan Hunter thought he was witnessing a satellite falling out of the sky or a meteor after waking up about 6am.

"I normally go to Point Lonsdale in the morning but for some reason I went to 13th Beach," he said.

There he spotted a bright object hurtling through the sky.

"I was intrigued to know what can fly at that

speed and stay in the sky for 10 minutes," he said.

"You look up and you're like, 'what's that?'

And then it just disappeared. It's just mindblowing.

"There's no way in hell that's a plane."

Dan posted the photo on an online sharing website, sparking a furious debate about its authenticity.

The photo's metadata confirms it was real.

But it was, in fact, a plane, according to Canberra-based NASA officer Glen Nagle.

Melbourne air traffic control identified the

plane as Jetstar Flight JQ701 from Melbourne to Hobart, flying at about 7500m when Dan took the photo.

"With the photos taken very early, the aircraft at that altitude is catching the sunlight as the sun was rising," Glen explained.

"A meteor entering the atmosphere would only last a few seconds."

The streak following the object was a contrail - a trail of water vapour from the plane, Glenn said.

"The close-up shot clearly shows that reflection and the contrail being lit up."

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Local club saving children Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club recently donated rash vests and swimwear to Water Safety Vietnam.

Vietnam has more than 3300km of coastline and over 7000km of rivers. An estimated 10 to 30 children drown every day.

Water Safety Vietnam is an Australian charity that sends qualified Australian swimming instructors (some being from OGSLSC) to Vietnam to train swim teachers.

It has also involved in introducing swimming lessons into PE classes, helping more kids to achieve basic water skills.

Water safety and surf education are one of Ocean Grove SLSC's highest priorities. In order to provide water safety to Nippers and others, members must hold a current Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion.

OGSLSC offers several bronze courses per year, with 32 adults signed up for the latest course which is running over three weeks.

Participants were recently put through their paces at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre,

with a 400m qualifying pool swim.

The course includes theory and practical sessions on resuscitation, first aid, communication techniques, surf skills, and rescue techniques.

"I have been running the Adult Bronze course for the past five years and it's our biggest group yet," head trainer Amenah McDonald said.

"Most participants are Nipper parents who go on to become water safety volunteers.

"They gain a whole new level of appreciation for what their kids do.

"As a patrol captain I also encourage them to join me on patrol, and give back to the community."

The club also offers the popular Bronze Week in late December, targeted at younger members.

The course gives around 50 new lifesavers the opportunity to earn their introductory qualifications.

Vietnamese children with their OGSLSC rash vests.

Students set to light night

Bellarine Secondary College students are set to ''light the night''.

Bellarine Secondary College Year 8 students will 'light the night' as part of a program aimed at developing personal, social and physical skills.

The students will participate in the Youth Advance program with the aim of joining a Light the Night event to raise funds for blood cancer.

Light the Night is the Leukaemia Foundation's evening lantern walk, where Australians come together and transform the darkness into a sea of glowing light to give hope to all those impacted by blood cancer.

Lantern holders can also help raise vital funds to support families living with blood cancer and towards investment into lifechanging research.

At the same time it increases participants understanding of the importance of volunteer organisations and the role they play in the community.

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Nothing but love for Lyn Saying 'yes' can be a life-changing choice, as Lyn Swan discovered when she signed up as an Interchange volunteer 25 years ago.

Lyn, from Ocean Grove, was recognised by Gateways Support Services last week for her decades of service as a volunteer buddy to a little girl who soon became lovingly embraced

by Lyn's extended family.

"Casey has become a part of our family over the years and we have been able to celebrate big moments of her life including her debutante ball and her 21st birthday," Lyn said.

"It has been wonderful to watch her blossom from the shy three-year-old girl we first met to the beautiful young woman she is today."

Following the sudden death of her husband in 1993 Lyn says she was looking for something to focus on and was introduced to Gateways then known as Interchange - by a friend.

With two young school aged daughters Lyn thought the Buddy Program, in which a volunteer is matched with a special needs child, would be a great way to involve the whole family in the experience.

Having been through toilet training twice already, Lyn said her only proviso was that the child was not in nappies. Luckily, the volunteer coordinator overlooked Lyn's request and introduced her to three-year-old Casey.

"It was a house full of girls and it worked really well," Lyn said.

"I could not have imagined what a wonderful experience it would be."

Casey initially spent one weekend a month at Lyn's Ocean Grove home doing simple, everyday things such as going to the beach and enjoying fish and chips.

Her daughters Katie, who has Down Syndrome, and Carly, quickly adopted Casey as another sister and the trio became firm friends, so much so that Katie and Casey recently moved into their own shared home.

Lyn Swan (middle) receiving the Interchange Incorporated Jean Simpson award for Volunteer of the Year with Gateways individual support and recreation manager Bronwyn Sizer and Gateways volunteer coordinator Jenny Schmidt.

Casey and Lyn on a night out.

"Seeing those two have their own place is just the best thing that could ever happen. It's just incredible," Lyn says.

"They have their space and their independence and if I hang around there too long, they let me know about it! Casey says she is living the dream."

But they haven't completely cut mum out of the picture, joining Lyn and her second husband, Rod, at the local bowling club for a weekly meal.

"They like to dress up, and sometimes they even bring their neighbours," Lyn says.

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Lyn says a good Interchange Buddy needed to be patient, flexible and open. Clear and honest communication with the child's family was also essential and Lyn enjoyed a strong relationship with Casey's mother, Dierdre, until she passed away from cancer while the girls' house was still being built.

"It's been hard for Casey with her mum dying, but she has a lot of people around to support her and she always has us," Lyn said.

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"Right from the start Lyn and her family have been reliable, consistent and regular with their visits, great communicators with us and Casey's family and, above all, a fantastic support to Casey and her family throughout the years."

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Party in the Trak Arcade

By Justin Flynn

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Ocean Grove’s Trak Arcade will be transformed into a huge party to raise funds for Cancer Council.

Angela Zaraie, who operates Men’s Hairdressing in the arcade, is organising the evening and it’s set to be a whole heap of fun.

Local businesses have gotten right behind the night with heaps of silent auction prizes, a grazing table and drinks, including wine and sparkling wine at the front door.

The back door of the arcade will be closed, but the front will be open and tickets are $30, which will all be donated to Cancer Council along with all the proceeds from the silent auction.

Angela’s brother Ben will performing on the night.

Angela said the support around Ocean Grove for all fundraising events was phenomenal.

“At some stage either a friend or family member is affected by cancer,” Angela said.

“It’s just great to have the unity of people involved.

“Ocean Grove has just been so amazing and so supportive in helping organise this whole thing.”

Food will be supplied by Ocean Grove Chicken & Burger Grill, Ocean Grove Pizza, Colling Pin, Ocean Grove Fruit Crew and White Hart Coffee Bar. The night is on Friday 8 November from 6pm to 8pm.

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in the Park OCEAN GROVE Supported by City of Greater Geelong

Year 4 OGPS students braved a warm day to complete the Coastcare challenges. 199558

Celebrating 10 big years Ocean Grove Primary School Primary School achieved a significant milestone of 10 years of environmental activities at the annual Coastcare Day in Ocean Grove Year 4 students were treated to activities on Ocean Grove main beach that related to indigenous plant revegetation, a Coastcare challenge game, hooded plover education and litter management.

The sessions were supported by Ocean Grove Coastcare Group and Bellarine Catchment Network.

"Students learn about threatened species protection, dune protection and the school has developed an ongoing relationship with this site with over 1000 students participating in this Coastcare Day over the 10 years," program manager Matt Crawley said.

Managed by Barwon Coast Committee of Management, conservation reserves team leader Brett Diehm said: "over the ten years 2000 plants have been revegetated around the carparks and dunes system. This stabilises the dunes and increases biodiversity".

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Spring weather just fine I've been thoroughly enjoying the spring conditions on the Bellarine.

There has been rain and even hail which has been lovely, but there has been no spring rain in central NSW and Queensland, where the drought conditions are dire.

The killer and the chiller and the thriller over the past few weeks have been the high numbers of white-winged trillers being spotted around Victoria, including on the Bellarine.

Numbers of these birds are higher in Victoria than they have been for several years. The white-winged triller is a small, slender bird, of a similar size to an average honeyeater.

It gets its name from the male's plumage, in that the male is black above and white below, with black-and-white wings, including a prominent white shoulder patch. A grey rump is visible when it flies.

Females are very different, being light brown with cream edges to their wing-feathers.

In winter the white-winged triller moves as far north as Papua New Guinea, but many remain in northern Australia. In southern Australia it is classified as a nomadic migrant.

I've been excited to see both male and female trillers around Lake Connewarre, Wallington, and Swan Bay, in areas of open woodlands and tree-lined waterways.

I walked around the farm in Wallington where I carry out a seasonal bird survey and

A sanderling and red-necked stint. was amazed and excited to spot six trillers, four males an two females. A female triller was also seen and photographed at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve by Barry Lingham.

On the subject of migratory birds, I walked along 13th Beach at Black Rock, and was happy to see that a few more migratory shorebirds had arrived on the beach, including three sanderlings, seven ruddy turnstones and 40 red-necked stints.

Sanderlings look quite similar to rednecked stints, but are lighter in plumage and are a larger bird. I was happy to take a photo of both species of birds for comparison.

It was so lovely to see these birds on a beach so close to home. I haven't seen any migratory shorebirds at Barwon River Estuary around the Ocean Grove boat ramp, but hopefully will do so soon.

Another order of birds that are active during the spring are cuckoos. I was extremely fortunate to visit a farm in Freshwater Creek with Ocean Grove bird enthusiast Evan.

We spotted 40 species of bird on the farm, including a shining-bronze cuckoo, Horsfield's-bronze cuckoo, dusky woodswallow, Australian reed-warbler, little eagle, and crested-shrike tit.

Evan offered to take me to the farm to look

at the cuckoos that hang around the pine trees near the dairy, and the shining-bronze cuckoo obliged by showing up as soon as we arrived.

Thanks so much Evan for the Freshwater Creek magic mystery tour.

I received a lovely email from Ocean Grove bird lover Lynne, who sent me a photo of a brolga sitting on a nest at Lake Goldsmith (on the way to South Australia).

Lynne stayed at Goolwa, South Australia, on a little moored paddle steamer, where there was a family of swallows flying around that were lovely company.

Lynne was surrounded by water and birds, which was so peaceful. She saw a Caspian tern, lots of whiskered terns constantly diving around, and the usual swans (some on nests), pelicans, ducks and swamphens. There were some reed warblers next to the boat for two days always warbling, which was a beautiful sound.

I received an email from Kevin, who spotted a willie wagtail harassing a Kookaburra at Winchelsea, as well as many blackbirds and cuckoos. He also caught a glimpse of a lovely eastern rosella just as he was setting off for the homeward journey.

My friend Linda, who lives in the Blue Waters Lake vicinity of Ocean Grove, has had a

Kevin's photo of a kookaburra being annoyed by a willie wagtail. white-faced heron nest in her backyard, and I saw four heron fledglings in and around the nest which was situated in a tall gum tree.

The nest was a flimsy arrangement of sticks, and Linda told me that a few of the eggs had dropped out of the nest on to the ground.

The fledgling herons are big birds, and it must take a mammoth effort for the parents to feed a brood of four chicks. Both sexes share the building of the nest, incubation of the eggs and care of the young. Thanks Linda for sharing your heron chicks with me.

The single fathers around the Bellarine, notably the Australian wood duck with 13 ducklings behind Safeway in Ocean Grove, and the black swan with five cygnets at Begola Wetlands are doing a mighty job in rearing their young.

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By Cr Trent Sullivan It's one of my favourite times of the year in council, where the City contacts numerous clubs and organisations across Greater Geelong, telling them they'll be receiving a 201920 community grant.

The grants program is all about giving community organisations a leg up to provide opportunities for the wider community.

Some of the successful organisations include the Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed, the Ocean Grove Toy Library and the Barwon Heads Senior Citizens.

They've all been allocated $2000 each to purchase new equipment.

In the case of the Senior Citizens, members will be using the cash to buy a fridge and other

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Staying in Barwon Heads and the Arts Council there will receive $6,000 for the Bellarine Arts Trail 2020, where artists will open their studios to the public over two days.

In terms of environment and sustainability grants, the Ocean Grove Community Association and 100% Clean Bellarine will use $6000 to set up a solar and battery bulk-buy for the local community.

The City will also provide $4,000 towards the replacement of florescent lights with LED panels at the Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve.

Congratulations to the successful clubs and organisations for their contribution to the community.

Thank you for your paper (11 September 2019) for your commentary on 'Lakes destruction'.

Sadly common sense was not applied - obviously money does - and so this land, so environmentally friendly for birds and animals, will be (probably) set aside for an unhealthy car park to front a hospital.

Another area in Grubb Road soon after the entrance from Bellarine Highway, greets visitors and locals at the newly built supermarket with a large sign advocating 'lowest prices' etc for liquor.

When will the proprietors of such stores read all the papers for alcohol-involved accidents, deaths, car robberies and home invasions and use sense to avoid such ocurrences by not pushing the sales of their property?

WR (Bill) Walter, Wallington

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We still have $3 million worth of community infrastructure grants, to be awarded this month.

And just quickly, a reminder that the lighting of our famous Floating Christmas Tree is happening on 8 November at Steampacket Quay - can you believe it's that time of year again?

A lucky kid will flick the switch at 9pm, after the 7pm entertainment and pre-lighting show at 8.30pm.

We'll also be walking up Gheringhap Street for a first look at the City Hall Christmas projections, put together by talented local artist Matt Bonner.

I'll be heading along for the festivities and I hope Bellarine residents can also make it.

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Shelley Keast (Beachside Blooms), Blair Dawkins (NewsXpress) and Suzanne Dawson (Salon Utopia) have been playing musical chairs with their businesses on The Terrace.

Terrace musical chairs If you have noticed a case of musical chairs among businesses on The Terrace, you would be correct.

Three local businesses have either moved or swapped shops on the Grove's busiest trading street.

Beachside Blooms moved across the road, Salon Utopia also moved across the street to where NewsXpress was and NewsXpress set up shop in Trak Arcade.

Regarding the story 'Answers demanded' in the Voice (24 October), I have a husband and daughter who both suffer from different auto immune diseases.

We have nearly lost my husband on more than one occasion.

My daughter has two immune diseases and originally I had no answers nor did doctors.

The family had a house at 2 Punt Road, Barwon Heads for 20 years, which was sold in 1988.

Then we had a caravan in Ocean Grove for 20 years from 1988.

Obviously the minister has never experienced or watched a family member suffer these debilitating diseases.

This needs to also be part of the inquiry as I know my family is not the only family affected.

Cathy Sinclair, Ocean Grove

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From Perth to the Grove

By Justin Flynn Carus Thompson is no stranger to Ocean Grove and he can't wait to be back at the Chook Shop.

The WA-based singer/songwriter is in the midst of a national tour that coincides with the release of his seventh studio album 'Shakespeare Avenue'.

He is back at Ocean Grove's Piping Hot Chicken & Burger Grill on Saturday 16 November.

Thompson said he was "super excited" to be back in the Grove.

"I've had such amazing support from this venue and Ocean Grove," he says.

"I've played every year the last five years and it always sell out.

"It's my perfect venue - perfect size and perfect vibe. I'm all about energy and connection. Create the energy in the room and connect with the audience."

Thompson relocated his entire family to Dartmoor in the south-west of England, to immerse himself in folk traditions, and find, write and record 'Shakespeare Avenue' with a new English influence.

The album takes its name from a street in Bath, Somerset where Thompson's late grandfather lived, before he left his home for Australia.

"I am so proud of this album," he says.

"I've always been a narrative songwriter, but with this one I feel the songs have gone deeper.

I feel they're very present, honest and have a heap of emotion. This album is my take on English folk."

The single 'Avondale Heights to Sunshine' is a curiosity.

Why would a singer/songwriter from Perth be singing about two western Melbourne suburbs?

"The song was inspired after a taxi trip from Tullamarine, where the driver drove along the edge of the valley that separated Avondale Heights and Sunshine," Thompson says.

"Avondale Heights is very 'well do to', nice streets and lawns whilst North Sunshine is a little more 'edgy' let's say.

"The taxi driver said they were going to build a bridge over the valley to connect the two suburbs but they never did. You could run across the valley and the cops would have to drive the long way around.

"A strange bit of information to share but I went straight home and wrote that song. I was living in Melbourne's west at the time.

"The song is about where you are born, the hold it can have over you, and the struggles you can go through to change your life and circumstances."

Thompson is touring with Lucy Fisher, who plays the violin and will sing harmonies.

"We're going to present the album but also play all of my older hits too," he says.

"Lucy is a similar kind of performer to me, she thrives on energy and connection. We play so well together as we have a heap of fun, take no prisoners and leave nothing out on the park.

"We'll be playing our ballads but also aiming to lift the roof off the chicken shop."

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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

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

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

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

Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carpet Bowls Indoor carpet bowls starting 4 February.

Meet new friends and play a friendly game of bowls. All ages welcome. Parks Hall, Portarlington. Mondays from 12.30pm to 3pm.

Cost $4 includes afternoon tea. Contact

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Neighbourhood House, 5259 2290, after hours 0431-789 048.

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

Wednesdays 10.30am Toddlertime.

Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime Nursery Verses.

Mondays 10.30am Preschool Storytime.

Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au

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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

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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

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.

First Thursday of every month

Bellarine for Refugees, Meeting at the Community Garden, Barwon Heads on Tuesday 29 October 2.45pm. New members welcome. Any enquiries to 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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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 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.

Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377.

After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827.

Chord Club - meet to make music: every Wednesday, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. 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.

Fourth Wednesday of every month

First and third Tuesday 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.

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Club, 5A Clifford

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the

Thursdays

Last 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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Grove’s key appointment

By Mark Heenan A new face has emerged as a key appointment on the Ocean Grove Football Netball Club committee after the club's annual general meeting on Sunday 27 October.

Local Andrew Hamilton, who stood down as Ocean Grove Tennis Club president in September after a five-year stint from 2015 to 2019, was sworn in as vice president at the AGM. He had a major role in overseeing Ocean Grove Tennis Club's current building clubroom re-development works.

Mr Hamilton, who has a strong business background, is a director of Hayden's Real Estate in Ocean Grove and Leopold, said the time was right to take on a committee role with the Grubbers.

Mr Hamilton, a father of two, had an active family involvement in Ocean Grove netball in 2019.

Daughters Grace, 17/Under 2s, and Maya, 13/Under 1s, play junior netball at the Grubbers.

"I thought I might have something to offer," Mr Hamilton told the Voice.

"I think my business experience and other things could assist the club."

Mr Hamilton said revenue the club raised from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2019 was at $584,519 in the annual general report meant the Grubbers were a major business in the local community, not just a local sporting club.

"The footy club is a business," he said.

"It is turning over nearly $600,000 (a season) so just to get people who bring different skillsets.

"And particularly from a business point of view those skills can be applied to a football club model I think is a good thing."

OGFNC's revenue increased from $570,419 in 2018 to $584,519 in 2019.

The Grubbers made a net surplus profit of $28,338 during the 2019 season with club total expenses at $556,181.

The club's football department costs had been reduced from $274,198 in 2018 to $244,689 in 2019.

Mr Hamilton, a keen sportsperson, had a long time association with cricket at Highett Cricket Club in Melbourne's south east and

Former Ocean Grove Tennis Club president Andrew Hamilton has joined Ocean Grove Football Netball Club's committee as vice president.

Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA played school football with Haileybury College in the 1980s.

Mr Hamilton currently plays section three tennis at Ocean Grove Tennis Club.

Incumbent president Peter Smith who was elected for the 2020 season, said this year had been challenging with Ocean Grove's ninth place finish at senior level and no club president to start the season.

Mr Smith, a former OGFNC vice president, was appointed as president during the year after the Grubbers failed to attract a president at the club's AGM in 2018.

"The 2019 season has certainly been a challenging one for the club both on and off the field," Mr Smith said in his report in the OG-

FNC annual general report.

"For the club to operate a large part of the year without a president wasn't ideal and I would really like to thank our committee members who all pulled their weight to keep the club functioning relatively smoothly."

In other developments Anna McNeil replaces John Wilkins as director of administration (secretary), while senior netballer Tamara Splatt takes over the director of netball role from the outgoing Famie Needham.

The Grubbers have had several new personnel to join the club's general committee in 2020 including outgoing senior netball coach Elyse Howard, Cam Quinten, Matt Gibbon, Craig Jeffrey and Simon Jarvis.

NEW OCEAN GROVE FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB COMMITTEE 2020 President: Peter Smith Vice president: Andrew Hamilton Director of Finance (Treasurer): Darren Moroney Director of Administration (Secretary): Anna McNeil Director of Football: Liam Rock Director of Netball: Tamara Splatt Director of Sponsorship: Rob Winter Director of Social Activities: Jesse Sutton General Committee: Kevin Nolan, Paul Sutton, Tony Potter, Paul Featherby, Cam Quinten, Elyse Howard, Matt Gibbon, Craig Jeffrey and Simon Jarvis.

Midfield star joins Grubbers for 2020

By Mark Heenan Former VFL Williamstown player David Stretton has joined Ocean Grove as a major recruit for the 2020 season.

Stretton, who most recently played 53 games with Shepparton Bears in the Goulburn Valley League from 2017 to 2019, is also understood to have a family holiday home in the Ocean Grove region.

In 2006, Stretton won the A. Todd Medal, which is awarded to the fairest and best player in the VFL Reserve Grade competition.

New Ocean Grove Football Club senior coach Pete Davey said Stretton was a welcome addition to the Grubbers' midfield next season.

The recruiting coup comes after star ruckman Andrew Jarvis re-joined the Grubbers in 2020 after a year playing GFL at South Barwon.

"He's (Stretton) played state level footy, so his experience will be enormous for what will be a very young group," Davey told the Voice.

He also had a playing stint at Avondale Heights in the Essendon and District Football League prior to 2017.

Davey said Stretton was recommended by current Ocean Grove star midfielder Luke Cartelli, who was a former teammate of Stretton at Avondale Heights.

"He came recommended by Luke Cartelli, so we knew he ticked the character box and after we met, it was clear that he was the type of person that we wanted at our club," he said.

He said Stretton is a capable leader and will help nurture the club's midfield brigade. "(He) will do a lot of stuff with our young midfielders," Davey said.

"Our average age will likely be 21, so he's a very welcome addition."

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Lucy McEvoy was picked up by the Blues at number 2 in the AFLW draft.

Lucy picked up by Blues

David Stretton makes a handball for Avondale Heights in the Essendon District Football League.

Picture: EWAN MCCRAE, STAR WEEKLY field power in 2019.

Grubber senior co-captain James Linton was sidelined with a hip injury and only played six games, while 2018 senior best and fairest

winner Cartelli managed 10 games this season.

Linton's future remains uncertain in 2020, his last senior game was on 11 May and he did not play since round six.

Wallington's Lucy McEvoy has landed at Carlton after the AFLW club took the midfielder at pick number two in the NAB AFL Women's Draft this week.

McEvoy, the Geelong Falcons' captain for the past three seasons, was the only member of the team drafted in the top 60.

The year 12 Sacred Heart College student and cousin of Hawthorn premiership ruckman Ben McEvoy averaged 21 disposals in 2019 season.

McEvoy told the Indy she was thrilled to join the Melbourne club.

"Words can't explain how happy I am.

"I'm so stoked and can't wait to meet all the girls and the fans." oceangrovevoice.com.au

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Right call made: coach

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Bowling Club coach Matt Flapper applauded Geelong Bowls Region's decision to cancel all Round 5 bowls Saturday pennant matches on 2 November.

All matches in the Geelong only premier bowls competition were abandoned due to rain.

No play took place on the Club Grove turf greens on Saturday, including the synthetic based greens where Ocean Grove's lower grades compete.

"Games on turf probably wouldn't have

gone ahead, but then obviously you have got half of them turf, half of them synthetic," Flapper told the Voice.

"If the weather clears you can play.

"I just think the right decision was made because the weather (didn't look) like it was going to clear.

"Different if you can see that (the rain) is going to be gone by one o'clock or two o'clock you could probably delay a start.

"I think in this circumstance the (GBR) region made the right call."

MEANTIME Flapper said Ocean Grove's 2

promotion to premier bowls for 2019/20 was justified after a runner-up finish last season in Division 1.

Ocean Grove 2 was among four teams along with Division 1 winners Drysdale in 2018/19, City of Geelong and Torquay that were added to the Geelong only premier bowls 10-team competition after the region split with the Ballarat association in the off-season.

Ocean Grove 1, last season's premier bowls champions, defeated Ocean Grove 2 in the Round 3 clash at Club Grove on Saturday 19 October.

"The decision was justified - they (Ocean Grove) have been second best side in Division 1 two years in a row," he said.

"They deserve their chance to play at the highest level and the GBR have now endorsed that we want our competition to be the best competition it can be and we are promoting the best sides to make that happen."

IN other developments there will be no premier bowls and pennant competition matches on Saturday 16 November with the Victorian Open taking place at Shepparton from November 15-22.

Fez Sepic with a snapper from Clifton Springs.

Snapper are on the bite

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Gary Burkett, Alan Callow and Terry Thomas found some laughter in the rain after bowls was cancelled on Saturday due to the wet weather. 200107 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

Wet weather wreaks havoc on local bowls Wet weather played havoc across the Geelong Bowls Region for round five of the Saturday Pennant competition.

The consistent downfall of rain prevented any possibility of the day's play getting underway.

Ocean Grove 1 missed out on the opportunity to take to the greens for a grand final rematch between the current top two teams and will now have their sights firmly set on a Friday night clash under lights at Highton.

There will be an opportunity going into round six for Ocean Grove 2 to collect some points when it hosts Torquay. Competitive each week but without success so far the premier two team will be ready for the challenge.

Bareena away proved a tough challenge for the previously undefeated third side in Division Two. With several unavailable players for round five several changes were necessary which resulted in shuffling of some sides to accommodate.

Wins in round four for the Division Three, Five, Six and Ten sides see them all current four teams whilst Division Eight, led by Ruth Barker, Ray Foley, Heather Quilty and Albert Touwslager, recorded a score line of 40-13.

Graeme Constable (plus five) and Reg Hungerford (plus 16) all supported each other to get Division Eights first lot of match points for the season.

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Faye Richardson (plus 19) and Jenny Keep (plus six) was good enough to collect 16 points and jump to top of the table on the Division One ladder.

The collection of 16 match points was a great response for the Division Two side which was looking to bounce back from the previous week at Bannockburn.

Lorraine Kirk (7) Lorraine Hunt (1) and Patricia Virtue (2) all contributed to the 10-shot overall win to push back up to second overall.

Elizabeth Braley led her rink of Mavis Harling, Margaret Dower and Sandra Murphy to a match winning 12-shot win which was enough to get her division three side over the line by a single shot.

Returning home with a victory from Bell Post Hill is always a great result and the overall one-shot win was enough to lift the side to top of the ladder after five rounds.

The margin of five shots in Division Five/ Six was the total of three close rink wins in the final win of the day played at Portarlington.

Lorraine Oliver (1) and Trish O'Brien (4) got the two points whilst Heather Quilty's four had to settle for a point with her 25 all draw.

Jenny runner-up in great effort First year bowler Jenny Price has started well in the Region Novice singles finishing runner-up in the GBR Novice Singles Jenny won her semi final 21-12 but went down in the final to Drysdale. A great effort in her first weeks of her bowls career.

Starting off last week at Portarlington Price won a thriller in the first game 21-20 before really settling in in round two to win 21-15.

Price then returned to Portarlington on Thursday night and won the quarter final 22-9.

BPL for Grovers Craig Rippon, Mick West, Brad Pavey and Matt Flapper will head to Brisbane next Sunday to contest the Bowls Australia Bowls Premier League Cup. The event started at club level then progressed to region finals before the state finals were contested at Dandenong Club.

Three Victorian teams won their way through and will join thirteen others from across the state to contest the Australian championship event.

The BPL cup will be played in conjunction with the Bowls Premier League which will be broadcast live on Foxtel from 12 November.

Champion Triples Two Ocean Grove triples teams got the chocolates in the Geelong Region Triples played last Sunday at St Leonards.

Muriel Williams, Patricia Virtue and Faye Richardson come from behind to win the ladies championship whilst Craig Pavey, Brad Pavey and Matt Flapper held on to get over the line in the men's event.

Both teams will progress to the state finals to be played in April 2020.

21up Champs Two players have been crowned the club 21up champions played last Friday.

In front of a good crowd of spectators Faye Richardson finished ahead of Jo Whitehead whilst Garry Bowyer and Terry Thomas had a battle royal in which Bowyer took the title.

The snapper well and truly come onto the bite over the past week, with fish getting caught all over Corio Bay on various tactics.

The inner-harbour produced plenty of pinkies for anglers fishing off the rocks with bait and even soft plastics. Baits such as pilchards or squid were ideal, while soft plastics in lengths between three and five inches were a standout, in particular the Gulp 5" Jerkshad.

Nathan Wright has been getting stuck into plenty of Snapper lately in the inner harbour on soft plastics, both on the rocks and from a boat. He has caught plenty to 1.5kg, with some much bigger fish to about 5kg thrown into the mix.

St Helens' rocks returned a few reports of King George whiting being caught by landbased fisherman. Pipies would be the best bait for these fish, with anglers fishing here also a chance of catching other species like pinkies and flathead.

Anglers fishing off the rocks at this time of year should remember that it's not a silly idea to have a bigger bait out for obvious reasons big snapper!

The bay's outer-harbour snapper fishing really started to heat up, with good reports coming from all parts.

Along the channel from Clifton Springs to Portarlington was a hot spot over the past week for snapper to 8kg. Fez Sepic went out from Clifton Springs on Monday night in search of a Snapper, boating a new personal best of 6.3kg soon after dropping anchor.

I snuck out after work during the week with Jamie Marsh and Brad Apps and Myself for a hot session on a wide variety of species including pinkies, flathead, pike, snotty trevalla and a school of busting-up salmon, all of which were caught on soft plastics.

Squid were still going well from Clifton Springs right through to Queenscliff. Anglers drifting in 3m of water while casting artificial jigs enjoyed by far the best results.

Angus Mcginn went for a bit of land-based cast for squid during the week, scoring himself a nice feed of calamari off St Leonards Pier.

Meanwhile, Adam Taz and Grace Parker fished from a boat on Tuesday night and managed a cracking haul of squid caught along the Curlewis Bank on small pilchard-coloured jigs.

Offshore fishing was also good for snapper.

Anglers fishing in 25m to 45m of water reported plenty of fish to about 1kg, with some larger ones snatching up baits, too.

Anglers fishing offshore the snapper presently should also have a chance of hooking a big gummy shark.

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Rain ruins cricket

By Mark Heenan Local rivals Ocean Grove and Collendina's Round 5 two-day clash will revert to a one-day game this Saturday after rain abandoned play at Shell Road on 2 November.

Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association matches across all grades were called off on Saturday due to wet weather.

Both Ocean Grove and Collendina now play for the 'Battle of the Beaches Bate/Norquay shield' in two-day cricket.

Last season's Round 12 two-day clash between the Grubbers and Cobras had rain delays and was drawn, which meant either team could not claim the first Bate/Norquay shield.

Ocean Grove more recently defeated Collendina by eight wickets in their Round 2 oneday clash played at Collendina Reserve on 12 October.

Ocean Grove A1 player Huon Bertino, opening batsman and wicket keeper, said the re-scheduled Round 5 one-day clash against the Cobras wasn't a concern.

"We were able to get a good win in the onedayer against Collendina a few weeks back," Bertino said.

"Reverting to an one-dayer for us next week doesn't faze us at all.

"We respect Collendina, they have a few players back in this week and we will just bring our best against whatever team they put on the park.

"We take nothing for granted."

Ocean Grove sits in third on the A1 ladder after four rounds with two wins, one loss and a draw, while Collendina remains in seventh

BPCA president Ian Caldwell and Ocean Grove A1 cricketer Huon Bertino inspect a damp Ray Menzies Memorial Oval after all play in the BPCA was abandoned on Saturday. 200104 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA spot with two losses and two draws.

MEANTIME Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association president Ian Caldwell, who inspected the wet conditions at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval at Shell Road with Bertino, said it was disappointing there was no play on Saturday.

Rain and inclement weather have plagued A1 cricket on the Bellarine across the last three Saturdays.

Four of the last eight BPCA A1 fixtures prior to Round 5 were drawn matches due to weather.

"It is always disappointing when you have got adverse weather conditions and when you are taking all the factors in and you make the

call to cancel a day's cricket," Caldwell told the Voice.

"The beneficiary part of it is day one of a two-day game, so next week all being well we will have a full days' play and teams will be able to complete for a result.

All play was officially called off on Saturday morning after news was informed via the BPCA Facebook page, while all Geelong Cricket Association turf and synthetic matches were also abandoned.

"We noted the amount of rain that had fallen overnight, we look at the radar, we have grounds which are inspected because the BPCA covers a large geographical area," Caldwell said.

"It was determined when taking all the factors into consideration that the majority of grounds would be unplayable and we need to make (that) call as early as possible."

CALDWELL said the scheduled start to the BPCA two-day cricket season would have meant a new 'sub-rule' would have been introduced.

The new 'sub-rule' allows one player from a two-day clash to play the first day of the game and then be subbed out on day two the following Saturday.

The substituted player who comes in and the player who is subbed out needs to be named prior to the coin toss before play starts.

"This round was to test the new sub-rule that the association adopted at the AGM," he said.

"Under the rule on the team sheet, you name your 11 players and write the player's name who is going to be substituted out of the game and underneath you write the player's name who is going to be substituted in."

Ocean Grove wins against spirited Cobras Ocean Grove won a hard-fought encounter against Collendina in Under 15s cricket.

Collendina batted first and made 3/128 with Harrison O'Neil (33 retired), Kian Gee (30 retired) and Jack Every (23) the run getters.

The Grubbers replied with 5/147 to grab the points with Sam McGlynn (25 retired), Henry Wood (24 retired) and Charlie Larsen (18 retired) the mainstays of the innings.

Cooper Brown took 2/7 for Ocean Grove.

Rain wreaked havoc on Saturday's round 4 matches. Ocean Grove sits fourth on the ladder with the Cobras sixth.

Barwon Heads defeated Ocean Grove in the Under 13s round three clash.

The Heads made 4/119 with Angus Ford (21 retired) and Campbell Shier (20 retired).

Grove replied with 2/68 with Jack Vose and Bohdi Hateley both retiring for 11.

Angus Ford capped off a good by taking 1/5 from three overs while Luke Perry with the other wicket taker.

Stewie celebrates a wicket for Barwon Heads against Collendina in the Under 11s. 200090 Pictures: JUSTIN FLYNN

Grubbers and Seagulls share the six points

By Mark Heenan Time was the enemy in the Battle of the Bridge BPCA A1 one-day match between Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove at RT Fuller Oval on Saturday 26 October.

The Round 4 top four clash was drawn, regular rain intervened play as 15 overs was lost in the scheduled 40 over per side one-day match.

Ocean Grove won the toss and sent the home into bat.

Barwon Heads made 3/149 from its full 40 overs with both sides leaving the field with several rain interruptions during the first innings.

Ned Thorley grabbed the early ascendancy with the dismissal of Barwon Heads star captain Sam Schaller for only 1.

Explosive Seagull batsman Lewy Hyland (71) top scored for his side in an 118-run second wicket partnership with Sean O'Leary (54 not out).

"Lewy and Sean batted really well," Ocean Grove captain-coach Paul Jubber said.

Jubber (1/23) and Ben Hanson (1/20) also both took one wicket.

In reply Ocean Grove only faced 25 overs and was 5/81 by the end of play.

The Seagulls removed Grubber opener Anton Scholtz without scoring, while experienced batting pair Huon Bertino (21) and Jubber (24 not out) were the top scorers.

Jubber hit four boundaries and one six.

Wickets at regular intervals denied the visitors to chase down a target with their reduced over tally.

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Barwon Heads celebrates a wicket as Grubber batsman Dylan Thorley is dismissed. 199881 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA Sam Schaller said.

"It looked like they had the intent to go get the runs but a few early wickets allowed them to just shut up shop a bit."

Damian McMahon was the only multiple wicket-taker Barwon Heads, he took 2/10 from three overs.

Both teams secured three points as third placed Ocean Grove sat above Barwon Heads in fourth spot on percentage on the A1 ladder after four rounds.

"Reflecting on the game, three points is better than a loss but we may have missed a real opportunity to win the game only chasing 150," Jubber said.

Ocean Grove had several players out including Shaun Fankhauser, Lindon Giuffrida, Dan Roddis and Tom Kent as replacements Ben Hanson, Craig Byron, Nathan Taylor and Jake Taylor came into the side.

B1 A swashbuckling knock from Grubber opener Isaac Saunders guided Ocean Grove to a sixwicket one-day victory over Barwon Heads at Shell Road.

Batting first Barwon Heads compiled 4/185 from 40 overs as Ben Hughes took 3/31 from eight overs.

Saunders hit 11 boundaries in his innings of 76, while Greg Scarpa (47 not out) and Darren Craig (27 not out) made handy contributions.

Ocean Grove finished at 4/189 from 39 overs.

C1 The Round 4 C1 one-day clash between Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove was a draw.

Batting first the home side made 6/199 from 40 overs, with Kane Montgomery taking 3/24.

Seagull batsman Duncan Buller top scored with 64 not out and shared in an unbroken seventh-wicket 102-run stand with Paul Summers (46 not out).

In reply Ocean Grove faced 33 overs and finished at 7/141.

Tyler Carmody hit four boundaries in his innings of 43.

D GRADE ONE DAY COMPETITION DRYSDALE defeated Ocean Grove by 10 wickets in its clash at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve.

Batting first the Grubbers were all out for 90 from 30 overs. John Murphy and Mark Hyland both made 25.

In reply Drysdale won with 21 overs to spare to finish at 0/96 from 19 overs with Julian Igo (49 no) and Michael Keay (46 no) getting the six points.

Pickering back to his batting best

By Mark Heenan A blistering unbeaten century from Barrabool captain Kane Pickering wasn't enough to secure victory in the rain affected drawn oneday match against Collendina on Saturday 26 October.

The Round 4 one-day clash played at Collendina Reserve lost overs due to inclement weather and the visiting Bulls side ran out of time to force a result.

Both teams came away with three points, Collendina (six points) sat in seventh spot ahead of bottom-placed Portarlington (three points) after four rounds, while Barrabool (ninepoints) maintained fifth position.

Pickering (137 not out) was the standout in his side's total of 4/251 from 40 overs batting first.

It was Pickering's first A1 hundred since his 122 in the Round 14 A1 clash against Drysdale last season.

Pickering shared in a fourth-wicket 175-run partnership stand with Daniel Mair (71).

Cobra A1 spinner Jacob Gasior was the leading wicket-taker with 2/27 from eight overs.

In reply Collendina made 7/184 from 37 overs.

The Cobras got off to a strong start with, experienced batsman Ben Ricardo (31) promoted up the order and shared in 77-run opening stand with Kade Norquay (46).

Max Sutton also contributed with 26, while Barrabool bowler Dean Jones took 3/24 from eight overs.

Century maker Pickering had an impact with the ball, claiming 2/28 from eight overs and bowled two maidens.

OUT of the four A1 one-day games played on October 26, six out of the eight teams earned three points as inclement weather intervened.

Only Jan Juc claimed the maximum six points after it bowled out Queenscliff for 166 and won its one-day match with 11 overs to spare to finish at 3/168 from 29 overs.

C1 COLLENDINA defeated Jan Juc in a low scoring Round 4 C1 one-day contest at Bellbrae.

Batting first Collendina was all out for 104 from 31.1 overs with Nathan O'Neil unbeaten on 41.

Jan Juc's Finn Bilston snared 4/28 from seven overs.

In reply the Cobras ripped through the Sharks' batting line-up for 54 from 22 overs.

Daniel Worn was the chief destroyer with 4/16 from eight overs, while Charlie Every took 3/20 from four overs.

C2 PORTARLINGTON won by five wickets against Collendina at Bellarine Secondary College's Ocean Grove campus.

Cobra captain Matt Gibbon top scored with 41 in his side's total of 9/155 from 40 overs.

In reply Portarlington finished at 5/160 from 38 overs and won with two overs to spare.

Demon Steven Dowie top scored with 61 not out, while Cobra pair Richard Pearson (2/18) and Baxter Stephenson (2/27) each took two wickets.

D GRADE ONE-DAY COMPETITION QUEENSCLIFF won its D Grade one-day competition clash against Collendina at Charles McCarthy Oval.

Batting first the Cobras compiled a competitive total of 6/180 from 40 overs.

Opener Peter Mohr (47) and Gavin Berry (58 not out) were the leading run scorers.

In reply Queenscliff won by seven wickets with five overs to spare.

The Coutas finished at 3/195.

Andrew Simmons top scored with 73, while Noah Jeffrey took 2/4 from two overs. oceangrovevoice.com.au

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Ocean Grove SLSC's Bill Strachan is gearing up for a big November and will take part in the 5th annual 'The Impossible' ocean ski paddling race from Torquay to Barwon Heads. 200032 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

Huge month for Strachan

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club senior ski coach Bill Strachan is on a mission in November.

The 58-year-old ski paddler is preparing for two major endurance ocean ski events with 'The Doctor' in Western Australia on 23 November and a week later 'The Impossible' on 30 November.

The Voice caught up with Strachan recently where he was photographed in training near 'The Impossible' finish line at the Barwon Heads bridge.

The 5th annual 'Impossible', an 18km event, is held between Torquay and Barwon Heads and goes via Point Impossible. oceangrovevoice.com.au

"Yes (November) is a big month ahead," Strachan said.

"I have been doing a fair bit of ocean paddling, I tend to paddle to Point Lonsdale and back because that is the way the wind goes."

This year's 'Impossible' is scheduled later in November to allow paddlers to experience warmer sea temperatures after the event was held across the Melbourne Cup weekend in 2018.

Strachan, who became an Ocean Grove SLSC life member in 2017, said it was great to support a local event which takes in ocean conditions and also the Barwon River.

"The reason I like doing this is to support a local race because we don't have a lot of ocean ski racing here," Strachan told the Voice.

"It is very much a local event."

At 'The Impossible' in 2017, Strachan finished second in the 50-59 age group category in 1:29:01.

A two-time runner up at 'The Impossible' in his age group, Strachan won't lack any motivation at the start line which takes place at Fisherman's Beach in Torquay.

"Yes, it is like a ski race ... and they will start us all together," he said.

MEANTIME Strachan will head across to Western Australia up to 10 days before the 27.5 kilometre 'Doctor' ski paddling event which runs from Rottnest Island and finishes at Sorrento Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

Strachan, who won gold in the single ski in the 55-59 male age group at last year's Auss-

ies Surf Life Saving Titles held at Scarborough Beach in Western Australia, said 'The Impossible' race was just as difficult despite it being almost 10 kilometres shorter in distance than 'The Doctor'.

He plans to complete 'The Doctor' in just over two hours.

"That race might actually be easier (in Western Australia), I have seen the winning times (before) and the winner had done the race in 1 hour 47 minutes in the open male," he said.

Strachan, a three-time Coolangatta Gold competitor, is not showing any signs of slowing down with his marathon based feats in ocean ski paddling.

In May this year he competed in the 53km Molokai Challenge in Hawaii.

Wednesday, 6 November, 2019

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