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Areas of the Surf Coast and the Otways woke to snow on the ground last week. Surf Coast locals Olivia and Ali Smith took the chance to get some winter wonderland exercise in the snow in Benwerrin behind Lorne.

Restrictions reinstated By Justin Flynn Local cafes and restaurants are back to takeaway-only trading ater Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions were reintroduced last week. Before the restrictions were reapplied, traders could seat up to 20 patrons, but a spike in coronavirus cases in regional Victoria prompted the state government to take action. It comes as a blow for traders, including gym owners, who were starting to see light at the end of the tunnel. Ocean Grove Business Association president and Dritwood Cafe owner Ty Simons said the news was devastating for staf, patrons and owners of local businesses.

“Obviously a second lockdown is not what any of us wanted but given the increasing numbers in Vic and the possibility of local numbers going up, it is the most logical step in combating COVID-19,” he said. “his is the best time of year for this as it is traditionally the quietest time in Ocean Grove. Most businesses that partially shut last time will have a game plan ready and the changeover should be reasonably painless. “Some businesses will have to make the diicult decision as to whether they keep their doors open or go into hibernation for the next six weeks. “he hope is that our local community gets

behind local business and supports us through these times. he town rallied around small business with a great ‘buy local’ response last time and we can only hope that this continues.” Caron Zillwood from Ocean Grove’s Zebra Bar said the news “hit hard”. “At Zebra we worked extremely hard to provide an enjoyable and safe dining experience since reopening in June,” she said. “Customers have loved being able to dine-in. We appreciate everyone’s support. Table service and the safety measures meant employing and training new young staf. “Regrettably, as we move back to takeaway only, hours for those staf will be substantially

reduced. But Stage 3 will end. We have a fantastic new team. We have a very supportive community. We will reopen again.” Jak Evans, who manages he Dunes and At the Heads said it was disappointing, but inevitable. “We are obviously very disappointed to be heading back into further restrictions, although we understand it is clearly the only way forward,” he said. “We are hopeful that all Victorians will make good decisions during this time which will enable a very restriction-free and busy summer in which all can enjoy the beauty of our region.”

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COVID case closes restaurant By Justin Flynn A popular Ocean Grove restaurant was forced to close its doors last week ater a staf member tested positive to COVID-19. A kitchen worker at he Mex worked a shit on Saturday, August 1, and showed symptoms the following day. he staf member was tested and it returned positive.

he Mex co-owner Aaron D’Arcy said he received conirmation last hursday morning and immediately informed all staf to self-isolate as a precautionary measure. “We currently have a professional cleaning company doing a deep clean of the entire premises which they anticipate will take approximately 30 hours to complete,” Mr D’Arcy told the Voice.

“Only those in direct contact will need to self-isolate for 14 days from last contact. Unfortunately this will most likely be 90 per cent of our kitchen team which will probably mean the restaurant will remain closed for this entire time.” Mr D’Arcy said all customers and some front of house staf were not classiied as close contacts and did not need to self-quarantine.

“his is the advice we have received from Barwon Health contact tracing team,” he said. “All of the team members that are deemed close contacts will be contacted individually by Barwon Health to inform them of their responsibilities. “hose self-isolating for 14 days will be tested at 11 days with negative results required to return to work.”

Barwon Coast has submitted a planning application to make several changes to Barwon Heads Caravan Park that will cost an estimated $3.8 million. Some of the changes are in heritage areas and include two additional cabins; a new barbecue facility and shelter; a new carport for cleaners’ vans; caretaker’s cottage alterations; oice laundry extension;and the rebuild of the toilet block. he plans also include the relocation of the Orungal heritage anchor; Lobster Pot alterations and education room extension; alterations to existing retaining walls; a new retaining wall; new access route and ring road for Howard Harmer Oval; and new scoreboard, netting behind goals, two new coaches boxes and lights for netball courts. Beacon Ecological was engaged by Barwon Coast Committee to undertake bushire attack level and biodiversity assessments and prepare a Bushire Management Statement for the proposed development. Beacon Ecological said in its report that some vegetation would be lost. “While the proposed works have been designed to best avoid native vegetation loss,

the development will result in the removal, destruction and lopping of native vegetation,” it said. “While some of this vegetation has been planted, the Barwon Coast committee is electing to treat all vegetation loss as remnant vegetation and seeking a permit under Victoria’s Planning and Environment Act 1987.” A ield assessment was undertaken by a qualiied botanist in February this year. he results found there are 24 native and 22 introduced species of lora within the proposed works areas, but no nationally signiicant species. Two state signiicant species were identiied but “were likely planted” the report said. he report said a permit would be required from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning for the removal of state signiicant vegetation, which includes the coast wattle, golden wattle and coast wirilda. he report said Barwon Coast intends to provide ofsets for all native vegetation being impacted.

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Cheers for beers Aged care provider, Arcare Point Lonsdale, has started a Brewers Table club for its beer and wine enthusiasts, allowing the group to taste its way around the globe. The Brewer’s Table was launched after a number of residents showed interest in the micro brewing industry, supported by 89-year-old resident Bruce Symon who was eager to see a social activity that would cater to sampling/reviewing.

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COVID-19 was unable to stop Rotary Club of Ocean Grove from pushing ahead with its Community Awards. he awards recognise excellence in local businesses and organisations and include small business of the year, apprentice of the year, pride of workmanship and volunteer of the year. he awards are normally announced at a dinner at Ocean Grove Bowling Club, but the venue was closed due to COVID-19 so Rotary took the awards to the winners and runners-up. he Volunteer of the Year was presented to Lola Fisher from Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL. Lola has been involved with Ocean Grove RSL for 12 years and has worked with war veterans and their widows, including veterans from the most recent Afghanistan war. he runner-up was Pamela Healy from the Parkinson’s self-help group. Pam has been responsible for initiating the ‘Parkin-song’ which is an hour-long singing session that takes place before the monthly meetings. he Pride of Workmanship award was given to Kim Kosta from Bellarine Training and Community Hub (formerly Neighbourhood Centre). Kim is a highly motivated person who claims that her job is the one that everyone is looking for once in their career. his award is all about customers and employers recognising employees who go above and beyond what is expected and deliver exceptional service. he runner-up was Rachelle Calleja from the Telstra shop (now Bay IT). he Small Business Excellence Award was presented to the Beach Terrace Cafe in Ocean Grove. here were record nominations in this category and the competition was ierce and very, very close. Runner-up was Von Ruby Headquarters, a well-known hairdressing salon in Ocean Grove. Both businesses were well supported in nominations with their customers commenting on their high level of service, product quality and sustainable practices. he Small Business Awards were presented by Ocean Grove Business Association president Ty Symons and Geelong Chamber of Commerce president Mark Edmonds. he Apprentice of the Year was Kyle Kermeen from Dave Purdie Electrical and runner-up was Otto Opperman from Econ Constructions. Both Kyle and Otto showed a great aptitude for their respective trades as well as a terriic work ethic and above all, a willingness to learn. Nominations for the 2021 awards will open in November and all Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Wallington, Point Lonsdale and Queensclif residents are encouraged to make a nomination.

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Lifesavers recognised Two Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club members have received awards at Life Saving Victoria’s Awards of Excellence 2020. Stephanie Reade was announced as the under-14 and under-15 Athlete of the Year and Rob O’Brien was the Emerging Oicial of the Year. he annual Awards of Excellence celebrate the outstanding achievements by lifesaving members, volunteers and those in the aquatic industry who contribute to LSV’s mission to prevent drowning deaths and aquatic injury in Victoria.

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Stephanie demonstrated excellence in the sport of lifesaving ater she was selected in both the Victorian Surf Life Saving state team and the Pool Lifesaving Victorian Development team this season. Stephanie placed irst in every under-15 individual surf race event at Victorian carnivals, as well as taking home multiple gold, silver and bronze medals at the state Pool Lifesaving Championship. Rob was recognised for his commitment and signiicant contribution during his irst three years of oiciating. He was recognised for having oiciated at every Nipper carnival this season, where he was the area referee for the under-11 competition. He also qualiied as a senior oicial and oicials mentor. Life Saving Victoria president Paul James, ASM, praised all nominees and winners for

Left: Rob O’Brien won the Emerging Oficial award. Above: Stephanie Reade was crowned under-14 and under-15 Athlete of the Year. (Pictures: Supplied)

their eforts, acknowledging their willingness to help in a year that had brought unique challenges. “In these extraordinary times, it’s so important to relect on and celebrate the

achievements of our dedicated volunteers, staf and members of the broader aquatic community. It is their ongoing commitment that keeps Victoria’s many beaches, pools and waterways safe,” he said.

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Council lags new projects he Bellarine stands to beneit from the City of Greater Geelong’s social infrastructure projects. he Social Infrastructure Plan identiies the needs of the community and sets investment priorities for infrastructure and services such as kindergartens, parks and playgrounds, sports pavilions, libraries, aquatic centres and community centres. Major social infrastructure projects in the plan include sporting pavilion and changeroom updates for Ocean Grove, Wallington and Drysdale; a 50-metre pool for the north Bellarine; new early years services in Curlewis and St Leonards; fenced dog parks on the Bellarine Peninsula; skate park renewal in St Leonards; and a new Barwon Heads Arts and Community Hub he plan aims to make sure the council’s future decision making and investment in community infrastructure and services is clear, fair, equal, and based on evidence of need and the insights of the community. It seeks to ensure the City is providing access to places, spaces and services where and when people need them the most. A drat of the plan, released in May, attracted 79 formal submissions, 95 per cent of which were broadly supportive. Several suggestions for improvement have been incorporated into the inal document.

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Global society has proven that when a threat is dire and imminent, we can respond at warp speed with previously unimagined solutions. Closing pubs, shops and beaches in Australia is about as extreme as things get to a lifestyle change for this generation. Yet this was introduced within a matter of days and people largely accepted it because the alternative was, potentially, death. In stark contrast is the slow response to the change in our climate. he boiling frog analogy is a little too literal for this situation. More locally, another area where our system has traditionally seen a sluggish response is our social infrastructure. Regional property development is ever present yet appropriate infrastructure plays catch-up. Supermarkets, bottleshops and fast food chains go in quickly, but communities are forced to become shrill calling for basic health, travel and lifestyle infrastructure. People want community halls, libraries, pools, parks and paths. I’m passionate about being it and active. I believe this is critical for healthy communities and particularly during the pandemic. Exercising outside – at distance – is a good thing. he federal government has committed $10 million for a year-round outdoor 50m pool on the northern Bellarine and we ward

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Briefs Flood study Signiicant urban development in northern townships of the Bellarine Peninsula has led to a new lood study in the growth area. The Clifton Springs and Drysdale Flood Study will help the city and relevant authorities to better understand the lood risks and stormwater management opportunities. Locals are invited to share their experiences of looding in Curlewis, Clifton Springs, Drysdale and Bellarine. Visit yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/ CSDFS to provide feedback by August 23.

Grants increased In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Greater Geelong has increased the community grants pool by $400,000 to $4.33 million. Applications close 5pm Monday, August 17. Details: geelongaustralia.com.au/ grants

QNH closed Following a return to a stage three lockdown across regional Victoria, Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House (QNH) has closed its doors to the public for the second time this year. The closure is expected to last at least six weeks although all online (zoom) programs at QNH continue unaffected. For groups and programs who resumed face-to-face programs since early June, QNH will either pause their programs or, where possible, move the program back to online delivery.

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Historic house on the market By Alesha Capone A Drysdale acreage which dates back to the 1800s and features a cottage which was renovated on a popular television program is on the market. he residence at 173-195 Murradoc Road, which is set on around seven acres, comes with an asking price of $1.15 to $1.25 million. he property, which served as a Cobb and Co stop during the 1800s, features equestrian facilities including a ive-stable barn with an oice, classroom and feedroom; a fenced area and round pen; a tack room; an indoor hot

wash; an external cold wash; four undercover day yards; two holding yards; two yards with shelter; 10 paddocks; and automatic entrance gates, with large turning circle for loats and trailers. Lee Martin from Bellarine Property saida three-bedroom cottage located on the property was renovated on the television program Selling Houses Australia last year. “hey did an incredible job,” he said. “he cottage, ater the renovations, presents very well.” he abode includes original stained glass windows and working ireplaces with bricks which were originally made in Drysdale.

Mr Martin said Bellarine Property had sold a lot of acreages so far this year, and that 173-195 Murradoc Road has had “an enormous amount of inspections”. he property has also been viewed more than 30,000 times online. Mr Martin said that some of the people who have inspected the site have considered using it for a wildlife or farm animal rehabilitation centre, while others have been interested in using cabins on the land as potential Airbnb accommodation. “It’s a very versatile property, it just needs the right person to come along,” he said. “Seven acres is a very handy size for most buyers.”.

173-195 Murradoc Road, Drysdale is on the market. (Supplied)

Grant boost for charity he Disabled Surfers Association of Australia (DSA) Ocean Grove branch has been announced as a 2020 CommBank Staf Foundation Community Grants recipient. he local DSA, which provides an inclusive experience for all people with any disability to experience the rush of riding a wave, has received $10,000 ater being nominated by CommBank Ocean Grove Branch. he $10,000 grant will go towards operational costs and helping DSA plan the events for the next summer season. Ocean Grove DSA president Phil Christie was thrilled at the news. “We feel so fortunate to have received this grant as it means we will be able to continue to give people with all types of disabilities the experience of riding a wave,” he said. “Prior to COVID, we weren’t sure we would have the funding to keep us going as we are

heavily reliant on the generosity of local businesses. “Considering the tough year many have faced with irst bushires, and now the pandemic, we understood that many people wouldn’t have the spare funds to give to charity. “With this grant from CBA, we’ll be able to keep the organisation running for the next two years as long as COVID safely allows us to get back on the beach and run events – it truly is a blessing. “Many people think the work we do just helps those with less demanding disabilities, but we cater to all and pull out all the stops needed to get people in the water and enjoying a surf.” Recipients of this year’s grants are working to address a diverse range of issues across the community – including homelessness, indigenous disadvantage, domestic violence and cancer support.

Participants and volunteers got into the spirit of the Disabled Surfers Association Ocean Grove branch event last year. (Mark Heenan Media)

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Brian is ighting it Brian Cross was crowned Australia’s ittest man twice and taught karate for 42 years. he Barwon Heads local talks to Luke Voogt about his yearning for Bali and ighting cancer ater being told he had nine days to live. Tell us about you: I’m 72 and I’ve lived in Barwon Heads for 13 years with my wife Olga. We’ve got two kids and three grandkids. I’ve surfed down here for about 40 years. I used to be a shortboarder but the boards keep getting longer every time I buy them. We built a holiday house down here 32 years ago and moved there from Melbourne as we retired. For 42 years I worked at VicRoads and taught karate. My son’s taken over the that now. I had a new knee done 18 months ago. It was from an industrial accident many years ago. I put up with it but eventually it got to the point where I couldn’t walk. How far did you get in karate? I’m a third dan blackbelt. I made the top 10 in Australia 10 years in a row but never won a medal! My son Brett went in three times and won it three times! He’s got talent – I only got there from hard work. What are your favourite things to do locally? Virtually every day my wife and I do a 20-something kilometre bike ride then have lunch – we love it! We’ve been going to he Olive Pit in Ocean Grove for ages. hey’ve got fantastic staf, they make nice cofee and they bring it out to us on the park bench because of the pandemic. We go to the gym every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre.

How are you coping with prostate cancer ater your diagnosis in 2016? I’ve been through major surgery (prostatectomy) but it’s come back again to haunt me, unfortunately. Before I had the surgery, they told me I had nine days to live. I think the only reason I got better was because of the itness I had from karate. It’s not a nice thing to go through – you wouldn’t wish it on your worst enemy. I have to go to Melbourne every two or three months for assessment. I have hormone treatments and take daily radiation capsules. How has COVID-19 afected your life? For 14 years we’ve been going to Bali towards the end of July but that’s not going to happen! he water’s too cold here! So I’m looking forward to going back. But we’re coping as well as anyone else – we’re all in the same boat aren’t we? You’re allowed to go out and ride so we’ve been able to keep reasonably active. What’s something about you that people might not know? I won the ittest man in Australia when I was 39 and 40. I reckon it was the hard karate training. We did heaps and heaps of stuf – exercise bike, using gym equipment, heart rate recovery, pushing a weight up an inclined plane – you name it! I ran for about a week!

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Blue-billed ducks delight A few days ago I thought spring was upon us, but it’s been snowing in Colac today, so I think that winter is continuing for now. Bird-watching will also be severely curtailed by the COVID-19 crisis and the implementation of stage three restrictions, so I’m fortunate that I saw some lovely birds when the weather was ine a few days ago. I’ve been missing going to my usual drive to Curlewis because the roads have been blocked of for months due to drainage works. I ventured there during the week and did manage to see two majestic little eagles on Hermsley Road. One was in a perfect position for a photo but, alas, lew of just as the shutter on the camera was about to be pushed. I then went to Lake Lorne in Drysdale to look for a blue-billed duck. I saw a few of these pretty ducks, but they were well and truly camera shy and remained in the middle of the lake. Blue-billed ducks are endangered in Victoria, so it’s great to see them around the Bellarine. he male has a light blue bill, and chestnut plumage overall (except the dark head and upper neck). he female has a brown bill with darker plumage than the male. hese ducks have distinctive upright, thin tail feathers, similar to the musk duck. I’ve been driving to work via Breamlea to check out the swan family with the six cygnets (which are incidentally thriving). I think the swans are becoming accustomed to the

A wedge-tailed eagle visiting a farm dam on the Bellarine. Right: White-necked heron; Eastern spinebill; Brolga. (Pictures: Supplied)

paparazzi that they are attracting. here was a lovely white-necked heron near the road at Breamlea a few days ago. he white-necked heron is a large heron (around 110cm in length) with a white head and a long white neck, and a double line of black spots running down the front of the neck. Like other waterbird species, these birds are nomadic, and they move around from one freshwater water source to another to feed. I popped into Geelong Botanical Gardens

ater work one day, hoping to see either the pink robin or rose robin (preferably both) that had been seen in the gardens recently. No luck, but I saw some lovely male eastern spinebills and a few white-browed scrub wrens. I will have to go back to the gardens to try and spot the robins. I received an email from Kevin who took a wonderful image of a brolga, seen near Birregurra. I also received an email from Carole, from Birdlife Bellarine, which included a photo of a wedge-tailed eagle visiting a farm

dam on the Bellarine. he owner of the farm, Birdlife Bellarine member Adrienne, said that she was “beside herself” when it stopped at her dam. I can relate to that. I would also be beside myself to have the biggest raptor of them all on my property. I hope that everyone stays well and healthy in the next few months. If you have anything exciting to report from your garden, don’t hesitate to inform me, as we can’t venture out far from home.

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Libraries close doors once again Libraries across the Bellarine Peninsula closed last week due to the state government’s announcement of stage three restrictions for regional Victoria. Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) also closed mobile library services for a period of at least six weeks. GRLC board chair, Cr Ron Nelson, said while it was sad to be closing library doors, the health and safety of the community came irst. “While we are disappointed to close our doors again, we remain dedicated to doing our bit to protect the health and wellbeing of our community and our staf,” he said. “We look forward to seeing our communities when we reopen and will continue to ofer

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a range of services while our branches are closed.” GRLC announced a click and deliver service, enabling members to access hardcopy collection items including books, DVDs, audiobooks and music while library branches are closed. From Wednesday, August 12, all library members who live within the City of Greater

Geelong, Borough of Queensclife, Surf Coast Shire and Golden Plains Shire council areas will be able to access the new delivery service. GRLC chief executive Patti Manolis said the service will be a lifeline, particularly for those who are not able to access the library’s digital collections. “During library closures due to COVID-19 lockdown earlier in the year, we saw a huge increase in the rates of people accessing our eCollections, such as eBooks and eAudiobooks,” she said. GRLC is ofering a free postal delivery service of library materials for a period of six months to vulnerable library members who meet certain eligibility criteria.

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PUZZLES Quick crossword

Fill the grid so every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

Across 7. Exterminated (5,3) 9. Aviator (6) 10. Sword handle (4) 11. Reinforce (10) 12. Basement (6) 14. Not usual (8) 15. Larger (6) 16. Cheerful (6) 19. Unsteady (8) 21. Cut down (6) 23. Death personified (4,6) 24. Globe (4) 25. Indifference (6) 26. Container for wine or spirits (8)

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Liam Banagan was this month’s short-story competition winner. (Justin Flynn)

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It’s been 2 hours since I last ate and I’m starvin. ‘Jack when’s tea?’ ‘You just ate.’ ‘No I didn’t. hat was hours ago.’ ‘It really wasn’t.’ ‘What would you know?’ ‘I can get you some biscuits or something? Tea won’t be for a couple of hours still.’ ‘Oh, piss of.’ Jack just looks at me like he’s had enough. Like HE is the victim here. Ha. Serious. Get a grip mate. hink I wanna talk to you? Just tryin to be nice for mum’s sake. Don’t know what she sees in you. Probably feels sorry for you or something. Mum’s a saint. I’m not. If I had my way I’d kick your ass out of here irst chance I got. But I don’t. So I take the scotch inger biscuits and snap them slowly in front of your face. As I over aggressively chew, my jaw pops and snaps under the pressure. My teeth almost give way. ‘Are these stale?’ ‘What are you trying to do? Poison me?’ Jack says they aren’t stale, that I’m carrying on. Bullshit. I don’t trust him one bit. I don’t understand why he’s even here. Keeping an eye on me I bet. He’s been around more and more lately. Hour here. Hour there. hen more. Started staying for dinner. Last week I woke up and he was already here in the morning, bright and early in his pale blue pyjamas. What kind of adult wears full silk pyjamas? Making breakfast for us. His happy little face made me sick. hat was it ater that. I had to talk to mum about it. hings were moving too fast. I knew dad was gone. I get it. Mum had to move on, live her life. I did too. ■ Continued:

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awkward as the irst time. ‘Sit down. Did you want a drink? I can get Jack to get you one.’ ‘Jack! Get Kat a coke would ya. Get us one too.’ I hear a mumble from the kitchen, something like ‘get it yourself’ I bet. Right now, Jack doesn’t bother me though. I’m not thinking about speaking to mum either. It’s Kat who has my attention. Kat has me. We’ve been going out for about 6 months now and I’m completely in love with her. My mates at school are always giving me crap for saying that, but I really don’t care. She’s the one. When I look into her big, beautiful green eyes. Her smile. Mate. Her smile. here’s just nothing else that matters. Not mates, not family. Only her. I sit closer on the couch with her now to hold her hand. She moves away slightly. She’s looking forward out the window. hings feel strange. Cold. ‘So. Did you get back early or?’ ‘Um, nah, I mean, a bit maybe.’ ‘A bit?’ ‘Um, yeah… hey, did you wanna go for a ride? Go for a drive somewhere?’ A drive she says. I mean, Yeah, ok. Of course. I’d go anywhere with you.‘Yeah, ok. Where?’ ‘Oh, just um, down the street I guess. Dad will drive, Shi... I mean. Oh. Come out the front.’ She grabs my hand, leading me up of the couch. She’s acting strange and I don’t like it, but I go anyway. ‘Wait, I better tell Jack I’m going.’ ‘JACK!’‘JACK!’ ‘He’s already out the front poppa John.’ I can feel my face scrunch up into a wrinkled paper ball. What was that? A nickname? I ignore it and slowly get up and follow suit.As I

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Darren and Carolyn Gregory, with daughter Eden, have been busy at Ocean Grove Fruit Crew giving their store a fresh new look in preparation for its re-opening this week. But what remains unchanged is the fab produce, much of it organic and locally sourced. What can’t be supplied locally comes from Melbourne markets, where items are hand-picked for freshness, seasonality and quality. his results in shelves stacked with nature’s abundance, giving locals the best produce to keep their families nourished and spoilt for choice. Darren says they’re looking forward to welcoming their customers back. “he pandemic has thrown everyone into a bit of a spin, but we’ve been working hard to maintain our business and remain as the go-to store for fresh fruit and veg,” he says. “We’re very grateful for the support we’ve received in our past four years – and we deinitely hope for that to continue.” Some of the Fruit Crew’s produce comes from a Connewarre farm that Darren helped establish six years ago. “It’s now the largest certiied organic farm in the region so it’s not just given us access to top-notch produce but given us a real insight into the paddock-to-plate concept. “It’s a good feeling to know we’re part of the push towards locally grown produce, which meshes perfectly with our focus on sustainability. We also moved to eliminate disposable plastic bags, with our waste halving as a result.” While customers are already amazed at what the Fruit Crew ofers, Carolyn says they’re always on the lookout for new organic produce from local farmers. “Our organic lines are expanding all the time – and it’s just getting better,” she says.

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Lockdown calls time on footy Under 9s Cobras Durran 8.8 (56) def Cobras Allan 4.4 (28) at Memorial Reserve It was a terriic game as the ball moved back and forth between the forward lines. Durran was buzzing ater its conidence-boosting win the previous week and every player took their game to a new level. Allan awards: Arie Strode, Ollie Cooper, Liam Murphy, Jed Burchell. Durran goals: Finlay Macrae (3), Kieran Houlston (2), Harvey Martinelli, Chad Cook, Louis Belsar-Lebel. Cobras Stow 8.4 (52) def Cobras Dalton 5.4 (34) at Memorial Reserve Cobras teams Dalton and Stow proved to be evenly matched in this clash. Grainger scored the irst goal for Dalton with Jasper applying good pressure in the middle and Orlando, Jude, Arthur, Hugh and Flynn all contributing. he team’s namesake Martin Dalton ralied the boys at half-time, but Stow ran away with it in the last. Dalton best: Orlando Cann, Harry Dooling, Jasper Lindsay, Grainger Phipps, Frankie Scott, Harry Stubs. Stow best: Liam Dean, Billy Levis, Sonny Wallace, Kodi Young, Chance Hanan. Cobras Norquay 11.5 (71) def Cobras Taylor 3.2 (20) at Memorial Reserve Norquay took some early goals to streak ahead against fellow Cobras side. Taylor fought back valiantly in the last term but Norquay scored its irst win of the season. Awards: Balin Evans, Finn Briggs, Tyler Drayton.

Under 10s Cobras Jones 1.4 (10) def by Grovedale Schulze 5.3 (33) at Collendina Reserve he Jones boys showed great teamwork and desperation around the footy against Grovedale. Captains Patty McCafrey and Charlie Malpas put on a show and every player had their teammates’ backs Awards: Leonard Reid, Willem Van Uijtert, Charlie Malpas, Max Robinson. Cobras Cordy 7.10 (52) def St Mary’s Smith 4.1 (25) at Collendina Reserve Cordy treated this match like its grand inal and gave St Mary’s two players each quarter to maximise game time. Finn Wallace and Lucas Dixon were standouts in the irst quarter, but the irst goals came in the second term via Sonni Andrews and Ry Wilson. Aston Greenield put on a show in the third and Lucas Dixon scored to create a good lead. Awards: Lucas Dixon, Riley Norton, Kai Russell. Cobras O’Keefe 8.6 (54) def Bell Park 7.2 (44) at Hamlyn Park What a battle it was against a strong Bell Park team in the last game for the year. he lead swayed back and forth until the end, with the sleek Cobras kicking three late goals to get home by 10 points. he ability for all players to lit at the right time was exceptional. Jaxon Garrard’s four goals were quality. Awards: Jedah Zurawel, Harry Farrell, Alister Hill, Archie Heenan, Charlie Kopec-Teague, Nate Donovan.

Under 11s Cobras McManus 4.5 (29) def by Ammos Cramp at 11.7 (73) at Collendina Reserve Both teams were hard at the ball in the irst quarter and the boys held up well, but the tall, attacking Ammos kicked away before half-time. he Cobras had plenty of the play, handballed of and pushed forward and tried right to the end. Goals: Ned Allen, Will Anderson, Archie McCallum, Ben Mifsud. Awards: Will Anderson, Augie Graham, Archie McCallum, Mason McKnight 26 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Wednesday, 12 August, 2020

1/ Action from the Cobras Moroney vs St Mary’s game. 2/ Toby Duckett is irst to the ball while Kaylen Wiley is ready for any rebound. 3/ Cam Spark puts his head over the ball. 4/ Xavier Dean makes sure his St Mary’s opponent doesn’t get clear. 5/ Toby Duckett gives chase. 6/ Goal! Jai Petrovics gets some congratulations from Hunter Phipps. 7/ Xavier Dean and Kaylen Wiley weren’t letting the ball get into St Mary’s hands. (Pictures: Justin Flynn) 212393

Cobras Farrell 11.9 (75) def Modewarre 5.2 (32) at Community Bank Oval Farrell was rewarded for its hard work at training, with some nice passages of play. he urgency to play-on showed and the tackling was good. Baxter Greenield kicked ive goals. Awards: Bradley Bennett, Billy, Joshua Beardsley, Baxter Bennett. Cobras Moroney 6.3 (39) def by St Mary’s Bath 13.9 (87) at Collendina Reserve Moroney kicked its highest score for the season but unfortunately wasn’t able to overcome St Mary’s, despite outscoring them during a strong third term. Five individuals shared the goals, including Jai Petrovics and Hunter Phipps. Awards: Sonni Andrews, Hunter Phipps, Xavier Johnson, Cam Sparks.

Under 12 girls Cobras Burchell 3.6 (24) def Newcomb Maroon 0.1 (1) at Collendina Reserve Cobras McEvoy 9.14 (68) def Ammos Ford 0.0 (0) at Collendina Reserve

he girls continued their winning streak and were ierce in their approach to the ball. hey displayed some great set plays out of the middle to set up goals. Awards: Billie Cook, Caitlin Levis, Olivia Crea, Chloe Bermingham.

Under 13s Division 1 Cobras Walter 5.9 (39) def St Joseph’s Black 5.5 (35) at Memorial Reserve he match was tight and contested early, with pressure applied from both sides. It was Joey’s strong marking against the run and carry of the Cobras and neither team could get an advantage early. But the boys managed to chip away in the inal quarter. Division 3 Cobras Pearson 11.11 (77) def Anglesea 4.2 (26) at Memorial Reserve Pearson landed itself in Division 3 ater the irst two grading games and the team acquitted itself well. hese guys are it, fast and skilful. Monty Mason and Alex Morgan led by example in the middle and there were contributors all over the

ground, including Jono Punchard, Jackson De Jong, Balin Ashton, Charlie Eales and Harrison Wilde. Division 7 Cobras Every 3.8 (26) def by Surf Coast Lightning Suns 5.8 (38) at Memorial Reserve Kai Dickson who played his 50th game for the Cobras. His efort and attitude relected that of the team which once again had a real crack and was overrun right at the end. Dane Hodgson, Toby Hallam, Koby Carlesso and Sean Stewart provided good run and carry and Zac Casamento dominated up forward. Other contributors were Finbar Crapp, Jonah Van Uijtert, Angus O’Keefe and Jack Vose. Cobras Dean 17.19 (121) def Lara Fogarty 0.2 (2) at Lara Recreation Reserve Koby Millar-Burton had his irst game for the season and his pace and kicking were an asset. Jensen Constable contributed on the scoreboard with three goals, while Mitch Charleston played well in the last line of defence. Alby Arto, Tyla Meyer, Henry Belsar-LeBel and Henry White added to the highlights.

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Early end to junior soccer season It was a short season for the Geelong Soccer League, which managed to get through four rounds of juniors before coming to halt, with Stage 3 coronavirus restrictions ending the season.

Geelong Rangers 2 def Barwon Heads 1 Barwon 4 def Surfside Waves 1 (C. Stewart) Breakwater 4 def Drysdale 2 (M. Craven 2) Max Craven ensured Drysdale got on the scoreboard.

Round three results

Under-17 boys Bell Park 3 def Surfside Waves 2 (D. Sfara 2) Daniel Sfara scored twice.

Under-12 boys Geelong Rangers 3 def Barwon Heads 1 Surfside Waves 4 def Barwon 1 North Geelong 3 def Bellarine Sharks 0 Drysdale 10 (C. Bell 6, E. Benton 3, R. Munthe) def Lara United 3 Ater ending the irst half at 5-3, Cooper Bell and Edan Benton went on a goal-scoring rampage. Under-13 boys Surfside Waves 4 (J. Irwin 3, H. Dodds) drew with Lara United 4 A Jacob Irwin hat-trick ensured the Waves shared the points. Under-14 boys Lara United 6 def Drysdale 0 Under-15 boys

Under-12 girls Bell Park 7 def Bellarine Sharks 0 Drysdale 12 (R. Swinton 4, B. Hudson 3, M. Wearne 3, A. Presljak, B. Smeaton) def Barwon Heads 1 Beth Smeaton scored in the irst minute and Mae Wearne in the second to set the tone. Ruby Swinton scored four times while Beatrice Hudson and Wearne scored hat-tricks. Under-14 girls Golden Plains 4 def Barwon Heads 0 Drysdale 2 (L. Butler, M. Swinton) def Barwon 1 Lillya Butler scored in the 43rd minute and Meg Swinton increased the lead in the 50th minute. Barwon scored in the 55th minute, but

Drysdale hung on for all three points.

Round four results Under-12 boys Drysdale 8 (E. Benton 3, S. Nicholls 2, L. McDonald, C. Bell) def Barwon 0 A hat-trick from Edan Benton and a brace from Sam Nicholls ensured the points went to the home side. Bellarine Sharks 3 (C. Evans 3) drew with Surfside Waves 3 Skipper Cooper Evans smashed in a hat-trick in a high standard game. Under-13 boys North Geelong 3 def Surfside Waves 0 Under-14 boys Geelong Rangers 6 def Drysdale 0 Under-15 boys Geelong Rangers 6 def Barwon Heads 0 Bell Park 9 def Drysdale 1 (A. Towse) A tough day for the Drysdale side ater being very competitive at the break. Adam Towse continued his goal scoring season. Corio 11 def Surfside Waves 1 (C. Stewart)

he Waves fought the game against a better side on the day. CJ Stewart got onto the scoresheet in the second half. Under-17 boys Geelong Rangers 14 def Surfside Waves 0 he Waves just couldn’t keep up with a very strong Rangers outit. Under-12 girls Surfcoast 10 def Bellarine Sharks 0 Golden Plains 6 def Barwon Heads 5 A terriic game of football with Golden Plains’ Juliette Downes scoring all six goals for her side. Drysdale 1 (R. Swinton) drew with Surfside Waves 1 (K. Kinkaid) Both teams scored a point each with Ruby Swinton and Keira Kinkaid getting on the scoresheet. Under-14 girls Drysdale 10 (D. Pearson 4, I. Wrochna 2, M. Swinton 2, S. Pearson, J. Pearson) def Barwon Heads 0 It was the Pearson show with the three Pearsons combining for six goals.

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Netball season short-lived A short-lived netball season came to an end as juniors across the Bellarine competed in their last round of matches before COVID-19 got in the way. In temperatures of around 20 degrees, netball was played on the irst day of August, before the state government announced stage three restrictions, which would spell the end of the season. Junior netballers got three games in before the halt of the season. Justin Flynn was out at Shell Road courts to capture the action from the under-17 division one clash between Ocean Grove and Thomson and the under-17 division ive game between Ocean Grove and Surf Coast Suns.

1/ Amelia Cunningham shoots while Emma Badrock waits for a rebound. 2/ Lily Malloy looks for a teammate while Anna Smith directs her defensive unit. 3/ Bec Quinten ramps it up in defence. 4/ Jas Bastow inds some space. 5/ Just because she doesn’t have the ball, it doesn’t mean that Bella Jubber can’t get involved with some ine defence. 6/ Lily Malloy passes to Grace Hamilton. 7/ Amelia Hallam makes a ine intercept from Thomson’s Cheyenne Philpott. (212392) 27 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Wednesday, 12 August, 2020