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Voice photographer Ivan Kemp met Liam Grills and Bailey Van de Heubel (pictured), who travelled to Ocean Grove from Ballarat for some surf. The weekend and early parts of the week were again cool and cloudy, before warming up slightly in the middle of the week, only to fall back into the pattern of temperatures in the teens and more rain forecast for Sunday.

Bistro rumours ‘untrue’ By Justin Flynn The Dunes restaurant has moved to quash rumours that it has been preventing Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club (OGSLSC) from operating its bistro. OGSLSC’s bistro has been closed since the end of October, but Seachange Hospitality, which operates The Dunes, has refuted rumours that it took legal action to prevent it from operating. The Dunes is situated at Ocean Grove main beach next to the surf life saving club. Both venues are leased from Barwon Coast Committee of Management. Seachange Hospitality managing director

Tarren Colwell said The Dunes was “bitterly disappointed by the misinformation and rumours that have circulated within the community, which are both untrue and unjustified”. “I want to be clear that The Dunes has no legal or commercial relationship with the OGSLSC, nor have we ever undertaken legal action against them,” Mr Colwell said. “The Dunes respects the critical role that the life saving club undertakes within the community and wish them the utmost success. “The Dunes and the OGSLSC have individual leases, or similar, with Barwon Coast Committee of Management. “Both leases outline the permitted uses

and scope of commercial activity within each tenancy. It is not our place to provide commentary on the lease or activities of the OGSLSC.” OGSLSC said it was working with Barwon Coast to resolve the situation. The OGSLSC website states that it is a “leasing issue”. “Over the past few months the Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club has been working through some issues regarding our building lease with our landlord Barwon Coast Committee of Management,” vice-president Scott McNaughton said. “We are making good progress and we are confident we will be able to resolve the issues very shortly. The club fully expects to be ready

for this summer and we will again be providing our full range of club activities and services to our members.” Barwon Coast said it was hopeful of a resolution soon. “We’re working with the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club and [Department of Environment, Land. Water and Planning] to resolve this matter,” chief executive Gary McPike said. “We want to see a positive and fair outcome. The life saving club provides an invaluable service to the local community and we will continue to provide them with rent-free occupation of the building for club activities and events in line with their licence agreement.”

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Storms hit coast hard More than 200 trees were impacted across Barwon Coast’s coastal reserves during the recent storms, forcing Barwon Heads Caravan Park to close for the Melbourne Cup weekend. Barwon Coast’s coastal operations manager, Paul Gangell, said 60 trees were also significantly impacted within Barwon Heads Caravan Park, Riverview Family Caravan Park in Ocean Grove and the Riverside Campground along the Ocean Grove Spit. The wild weather wreaked havoc across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast on Friday, October 29. Thunderstorms and severe winds with gusts of more than 100km/h brought down trees and branches onto powerlines and other infrastructure. It resulted in building damage, fallen trees and power outages across caravan parks and coastal reserves managed by Barwon Coast in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and along Thirteenth Beach. “Barwon Coast staff worked incredibly hard under extremely difficult conditions to communicate with campers while at the same time safely respond to the storm damage,” Mr Gangell said. “As a result of the quick response to the damage, there were no resulting injuries and Barwon Coast were able to reopen our coastal trails and access ways on the day of the storm. “Riverview Family Caravan Park was quickly made safe and was able to open to visitors from Saturday for the long awaited Melbourne Cup Weekend.” An independent arborist has provided detailed reports and assessments on trees in all caravan park areas. Barwon Heads Caravan Park is expected to re-open on Friday, November 12. Barwon Coast chief executive Gary McPike

Briefs Pier art Queenscliff pier is now a fully fledged art gallery hosting what is arguably the biggest outdoor art exhibition in Australia. One hundred original artworks from a host of creatives from across Australia have been photographed, and these images have been printed onto composite aluminium panels, which are now attached to the handrails of the historic Queenscliff pier. The Queenscliff Art Prize exhibition will by judged in February and the winner announced prior to Easter.

Lions meet Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club held its first dinner after its changeover meeting. The meeting was held at the Ocean Grove Golf Club and had attendance from Ocean Grove Barwon Heads, Clifton Springs and Leopold clubs. Lions district chairperson John Mitchell inducted Margaret White to the club.

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noted the impact these storms had on caravan park customers. “With Melbournians finally allowed to visit regional Victoria for the first time in months, we understand the closure was disappointing for many of our customers,” he said. “We thank all those affected for their patience as we work to repair the damage and restore safety to the caravan park.

“Barwon Coast Staff and contractors have been working nonstop to ensure our public areas and camping sites are safe once opened. “While the major works have been done to make our coastal reserves safe, the clean-up continues to be a big job. We will be working over the coming weeks to continue removing fallen trees and debris. We thank the public for their patience during this time.”

Police have issued more than 100 infringement notices for numerous driving offences across the Surf Coast and Colac regions during an operation targeting day trippers from Melbourne, which wrapped up on Sunday. The three-week operation focused on reducing serious road trauma amid an influx of traffic on regional roads as Melbourne’s travel restrictions eased. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: oceangrovevoice.com.au Ocean Grove Voice @OceanGroveVoice

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New bins help tackle beach litter Barwon Coast is taking action to reduce litter along the local coast. Barwon Coast manages the coastal Crown Land reserves from Collendina, through Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads to the western end of Thirteenth Beach. This includes waste management. Following the lead from other coastal councils around Australia, Barwon Coast is moving bins that are located on the beach at the base of beach access stairs and ramps. New bins will be placed inland from beach access points, including along coastal pathways

and carparks where vehicle access is provided. This change will be implemented over the next few weeks. The new-look bin service will result in larger 240-litre general waste and recycling ‘wheelie bins’ located at beach access locations. These bins will be emptied by a waste management contractor. “This change to waste management will significantly reduce the impact litter has on the environment, improve safety for beachgoers and improve work conditions for Barwon Coast staff,” Barwon Coast’s coastal operations manager, Paul Gangell, said.

“We know that the number of visitors to our coast is set to increase this summer, more than ever, and the existing bin system is not designed to cope with this amount of waste. It also doesn’t encourage people to bring less down onto the beach or allow for recycling.” The new waste management program will double the amount of rubbish that can be removed from the beach from 4330 to 8880 litres during peak season. It will also increase the opportunity for local beach users to recycle their rubbish along Ocean Grove Main Beach. “The new bins will be located as close to the

top of beach access points as practical and well away from waterways,” Mr Gangell said. “Fitted with secure lids, there will be less opportunity for litter to escape onto the beach or into the river and birds will be stopped from spreading the rubbish into environmentally sensitive areas.” Barwon Coast said the health and safety of its coastal rangers and beach users was a key factor in the decision. The new bins will eliminate the need for vehicles to drive along the beach to collect rubbish. This will reduce the possible risk of incidents with beach users.

Recycled water boost The Bellarine Peninsula will have access to high quality recycled water, unlocking new agricultural and horticulture production opportunities including wineries, cellar doors, and farm gate tourism. Water Minister Lisa Neville announced funding towards Barwon Water’s $11.1 million Water Reclamation Plant. This new infrastructure will deliver certainty for local farmers and businesses, with a guaranteed high-quality water supply irrespective of seasonal conditions. The project will secure the future of key local industries and create dozens of local jobs, while preserving Bellarine Peninsula’s unique landscape and reduce reliance on drinking water for agriculture, the state government said. The project involves installing an ultra-filtration and reverse osmosis plant to produce fit-for-purpose recycled water at a significantly lower salinity than the existing

high salinity Class C water. The upgrade will improve water quality allowing it to be used for a wider range of agricultural purposes. “We have been working with Bellarine Peninsula farmers and Barwon Water over the past four years to understand the best way to support our businesses, this involved improving the quality of recycled water and making more of it available,” Ms Neville said. “The project will secure year-round access to water for local producers in times of lower than average rainfall, giving them confidence to grow their businesses in the region.” Barwon Water plans to supply 450ML of low salinity, fit-for-purpose recycled water per year to new and existing agricultural and horticultural customers, nearly doubling the amount of recycled water used on the Bellarine. The upgrade will save more drinking water for Barwon Water customers and allow the Portarlington Plant to reuse 100 per cent of its recycled water.

Lisa Neville (centre) with Barwon Water chair Jo Plummer and managing director Tracey Slatter in front of one of the recycled water lagoons at the Portarlington Water Reclamation Plant. (Supplied)

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Teens urged to consider early learning careers Ocean Grove early learning educator Donna Walker is encouraging high school students to consider the career path she has chosen. Donna, who works at Journey Early Learning in Ocean Grove, has been selected to be part of a national campaign to encourage teenagers to think about a career in the early learning sector. The Big Roles in Little Lives campaign promotes the incredible impact early childhood professionals can have on our children, provides great career growth opportunities, multiple pathways to get your foot in the door ... and is pandemic-proof. Donna said the impact of the pandemic proved that early learning centres were a vital part of everyday life. “We had children who hadn’t even met their grandparents, but they were coming straight into childcare,” she said. “We never ever closed down. We were closed to non-essential workers, but never closed down. “That’s huge because schools closed down but childcare still continued.” Donna was inspired to get into education by one of her teachers when she was growing up in Auckland. “The fact that he went above and beyond personally for students was amazing,” she said. “He did stuff out of school as well to help our family out. He had a different teaching style and really listened.” Donna said an early learning career provided opportunities “The most rewarding part is the knowledge and experience that we pass on to the next generation,” she said. “Just leaving a long lasting impression on our children. “At the moment, it’s quite distinguished as a female profession and we want it to be open for males to be early educators.”

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At Journey Early Learning Ocean Grove alone, they have had to convert toddler rooms into rooms for children up to two years old the result of a mini baby boom during the pandemic. “Usually it would take two or three weeks (for a new child) to settle, but they were taking three or four months,” she said. “All they were seeing was mum and dad and the four walls at home.” To find out more, visit bigrolesinlittlelives. com.au/students Justin Flynn

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Queenscliff Big Four resort sold After 51 years, the family-run Big Four Beacon Resort in Queenscliff has been sold. Three generations of the Golightly family have grown the small caravan park of 60 powered sites, an amenities block, barbecue and a swing to a multi-award-winning holiday resort. “After dedicating our lives to growing the park and providing the very best holiday experiences to thousands of guests, we feel our family’s vision has been achieved and Bob

and I have decided now is the right time to sell our business,” current owner-operator of BIG4 Beacon Resort and Mud Day Spa Lorraine Golightly said. “In considering a purchaser, our number one priority was to ensure their values and visions for the business align with those held by our family for the last 50 years, which we’ve built our success on, and which is ingrained in everything Beacon is about. After much reflection and emotion, we have accepted an

offer.” BIG4 Beacon Resort will officially become Ingenia Holidays BIG4 Beacon Resort Queenscliff on December 1. Ingenia Communities is a leading public-listed Australian company that owns and operates multiple lifestyle villages and holiday parks across Australia. Lorraine Golightly, current owner-operator of BIG4 Beacon Resort and Mud Day Spa. (Supplied)

Summer fun is back The Wonderland Spiegeltent is back in Barwon Heads this summer. In September, Barwon Coast ran a public tender process seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for summer entertainment provision in Lahey Square on the Barwon Heads foreshore. Wonderland Spiegeltent won the tender to operate for the next three years. The 1930s nostalgic wooden mirrored travelling European Spiegeltent will open on Boxing Day through until January 30. “The evaluation criteria for the EOI placed a high value on providers who could supply quality entertainment to a broad demographic,” Barwon Coast chief executive Gary McPike said. “It was also important to us that the service is provided with minimal impacts on the amenity of the site. “We are pleased to welcome the Wonderland Spiegeltent back to Barwon Heads this summer. Community feedback has been overwhelmingly positive on their operation over previous summers. Wonderland Spiegeltent manager Melissa

Head said she was delighted to be bringing the festival hub back to the Bellarine Peninsula. “We are so excited to be back and look forward to the summer magic and bringing much fun and laughter after the year we have all had,” she said. “Our festival hub is COVID-safe and will feature live performances, a nostalgic Ferris Wheel, world class acts and local performances. The event’s open-air area is free to enter with plenty of fun free entertainment on offer and is fully licensed with sunset cocktails, craft beers, delicious Bellarine wines and sweet treats.” “Our shows are bold, beautiful and frequently hilarious. This season’s program of circusmeets-cabaret-meets-vaudeville extravaganza should take top priority on your Barwon Heads holiday to-do list.” Entertainment will include a circus, cabaret, comedy, and music headliners Darlinghurst, Ella Hooper, Fanny Lumsden and more, as well as local artists and family events. Tickets on sale at wonderlandspiegeltent.com.au from Monday, November 22.

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If there’s a local issue or project you’ve been wanting to raise with your councillors, tomorrow (Saturday, November 20) is the day to do it. All three Bellarine ward councillors will be out together in the community and available for a chat about anything you’d like to discuss. You’ll find us at the following locations: • 9am-10.30am: corner of Hitchcock Avenue and Bridge Road, Barwon Heads; • 11am-noon: outside St Leonards IGA, St Leonards; and • 12.30pm-2pm: inside Leopold Gateway Plaza, near Coles, Leopold. These ‘Listening Post’ sessions are part of a commitment all councillors have made to being available to the community. We held similar sessions in Ocean Grove, Drysdale and Portarlington earlier this year.

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As a resident of Collendina for over 40 years, I am somewhat concerned over beach environmental issues in that area. For many years there have been rubbish bins situated at the base of the stairs at 7W and others in the area. Without any community consultation these bins have now been removed and replaced with signs informing beachgoers to take their rubbish home. I visited the office of Barwon Coast Committee of Management and inquired of [chief executive] Gary McPike as to why the bins had been removed. He cited soft tissue injuries occurring

when employees were emptying the bins and the annual cost of the plastic bin liners. An alternative system has been arranged so that rubbish can now be disposed of 100 metres away and up the stairs. In a perfect world, this might be a suitable alternative. It is unfortunate that many inhabitants of the planet are less than perfect. Many people do not need an excuse to litter and the harder it is made to do the right thing, the bigger the problem will become. Had there been some consultation, it would have been brought to the attention of Barwon Coast, that regular users of this

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Online meetings have gone some way to filling the void and we’ve certainly participated in plenty of those, but there’s nothing quite like a face-to-face discussion. The opportunity to speak in person about various topics is something I’m really looking forward to, and we’re hoping many people will come up and say hello. And given some of the council-related projects and issues in and around Ocean Grove at the moment – including the South-East Bellarine Coastal Strategy, footpaths, and dog rules on local beaches, we will have plenty to discuss. So, if you are around on Saturday, please stop off for a chat. Everyone is welcome and there is no need to pre-register. Of course, if you can’t make it Saturday, I’m always available via phone or email. You can reach me on 0434 307 048 or via jmason@ geelongcity.vic.gov.au.

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Queues expected for land sale By Justin Flynn One of the last releases (stage 22) of residential allotments at Oakdene estate in Ocean Grove will take place on Sunday. Stage 21 was released in April and resulted in buyers camping outside the sales office for days prior to the sale. Kerleys Coastal Real Estate general manager Damian Cayzer said demand for the allotments had been very strong with more than 300 expressions of interest already received.

“The latest release at Oakdene estate demonstrates the intense demand we’re seeing across the Bellarine Peninsula, particularly for land,” Mr Cayzer said. “We have received over 300 expressions of interest for the 41-lot sale, which is coming from second generation Bellarine Peninsula residents, first home buyers, families looking to downsize or upgrade as well as seachangers from Melbourne. “The Victorian government’s Bellarine Peninsula Distinctive Areas and Landscapes initiative threatens to restrict town borders and

prohibit future developments like Oakdene estate. “This is despite significant demand driving price pressures and a housing affordability crisis made worse by the urban exodus during the COVID-19 pandemic.” A marquee is being erected at Ontario Street, Ocean Grove, from today (Friday, November 19) to provide shelter and refreshments to interested buyers and ensure queues do not obstruct traffic or pedestrians. Mr Cayzer said the sale will be a “first in, best

dressed approach, with lot prices established ahead of time and based on true market value to prevent intense bidding competitions that often occur in high-demand situations”. “In the most recent lot sale in April, we had extraordinary circumstances where buyers were camping at the site for days leading up to the sale,” he said. “For this release, we’re taking measures to manage the even higher volume of buyers we’re expecting, providing shelter, refreshments and on-site security to make sure the process is smooth and safe for everyone.”

Library design released The City of Greater Geelong has released its concept design for a new $18.5 million library and community centre in the fast-growing Armstrong Creek area. The city last week released the concept designs, created by architecture firm Buchan. The triple-storey, ultra-modern library will be located at the Armstrong Creek Town Centre and will be the first civic and social infrastructure project for the area, which is expected to cater to a community of up to 65,000 people. “The Armstrong Creek Library and Community Hub concept design reflects the community’s vision of a state-of-the-art, environmentally sensitive, technologically enabled, library and community space, that caters to the diverse needs of the growing local community while celebrating Wadawurrung culture,” greater Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher said. “As the first social civic infrastructure in the suburb, the library and community hub

will be incredibly important for Armstrong Creek residents as a place for lifelong learning, social connection and building a sense of community.” The 2500 square-metre library will feature 40,000 books and resources, flexible spaces for children’s learning, youth programs and dedicated multi-purpose meeting spaces on level one, with creative spaces and bookable co-working amenities on level two. The ground floor will have direct access to the external terraces and the town centre. Buchan worked with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and the city to deliver a design that embraced the area’s Wadawurrung living cultural heritage by developing a ‘Living Water’ narrative. The Wadawurrung narrative highlights the site’s location with views Wurdi Youang (the You Yangs) and Mount Duneed, and near to Lake Connewarre, all of which are significant places for Wadawurrung people.

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Display home impresses judges Local builders Aaron and Sarah Anstis from Hotondo Homes in Ocean Grove are celebrating after winning the National Display Home of the Year Award at Hotondo Homes’ night of nights. Their winning home, the Marcoola 245, is in Villawood’s Armstrong display village at 2 Freedom Drive, Mount Duneed. “We are so happy and grateful to have won this award. It reflects our genuine desire to create beautiful, quality homes,” Aaron said. The contemporary single storey design offers a functional family-friendly layout, complete with two spacious living areas, four bedrooms and a double garage.

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“The open-plan living space, with a separate breakout area for the kids really is a winner,” Aaron said. “This particular display home takes it even further with its long, raking ceiling, providing lots of natural light and height.” The home was judged on a number of criteria and demonstrated quality workmanship, impeccable presentation and design and an understanding of the local market. “Our entire team has made this home what it is and the feedback from all who have been able to visit has been brilliant,” Sarah said. “Walking in, clients get an immediate sense of space and relaxation from the soft beachy tones. Many people also comment on the quality finish of the home.” The award win comes after the business and industry as a whole has faced a number of unprecedented challenges, including the widespread shortage of materials during the

Aaron and Sarah Anstis are celebrating after winning the National Display Home of the Year Award for this house in Mount Duneed.

building boom and ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are proud that we committed to this home as well as our Acacia display home at a

time of great uncertainty,” Aaron said. “We are so proud of our entire team for getting the home to site, constructed and finished to the highest standard under some

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very testing conditions.” Aaron and Sarah have helped families build their dream home across the Bellarine Peninsula for more than 10 years.

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Council seeks aquatic feedback The City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback to help shape concept designs for a proposed indoor aquatic and leisure centre at Drysdale, which could feature indoor heated pools, a gymnasium, and wellness centre. The North Bellarine Aquatic and Leisure Centre is a staged project beginning with the delivery of the $15.5 million outdoor 50-metre pool jointly funded by the Australian government and the City of Greater Geelong. Community feedback on the proposed stage two indoor aquatic and leisure centre will be used to develop concept plans to advocate for $45 million in funding support from the

Victorian and Australian governments. Mayor Stephanie Asher said the council has listened to community feedback about the importance of delivering fit-for-purpose aquatic and leisure facilities, including indoor and outdoor pools at the Drysdale Sporting Precinct. “Delivering both indoor and outdoor heated pools is based on extensive planning, consultation and the identified need for a new centre for the north Bellarine community, including more than 3500 students who attend local schools adjacent to the site,” the mayor said. “This is not about delivering an indoor pool

or an outdoor pool, it’s about advocating for the right aquatic products and the best service possible for the North Bellarine community. Submissions made to council in April 2021 and direct consultation with the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre Advocacy Group have been used to develop the following concepts for the indoor facility: • warm water exercise pool with accessible ramp; • learn to swim program pool with accessible ramp; • water play pool with accessible ramp; • spa, sauna and steam room; • male and female change rooms, family change

village, group change, accessible change, a changing places facility; • gymnasium; • group fitness rooms; • health and fitness change rooms; • health consulting suites; • cafe; and • occasional care and program room. Community members are encouraged to check the ‘Have Your Say’ page for the opportunity to engage with the city and comment on the stage two proposal. Consultation closes at 5pm on Sunday, December 12.

Artist busy for Biennale Ocean Grove artist Laine Hogarty will exhibit at the Lorne Sculpture Biennale. Laine is one of several prominent artists who are busy creating works ahead of next year’s festival. The Biennale was originally scheduled for 2020 but pushed back until this month due to the pandemic, before organisers made the decision in September to again push back the event to next March. The Lorne Sculpture Biennale will take place in 16 dedicated precincts along the iconic Lorne foreshore, featuring works from notable sculptors including Stevens Vaughn, Deborah Halpern, Geoffrey Ricardo, Laine Hogarty, Alexander Knox, Karen Casey and Maree Clarke. Laine has been allocated Precinct 12: Erskine House. The sprawling guest house, Erskine House has been at the heart of Lorne since the

1860s. Founded by the pioneering Mountjoy family, it was instrumental in facilitating tourism to the region. Laine’s sculptural installation – Open Curtain – examines the role of the precinct as a gateway to Lorne’s natural resources and beauty. By inviting the viewer to consider a zone of memory and possibility; the work will reinforce a history of both access and exclusion. “We are delighted that all of our artists are looking forward to next March,” artistic director Graeme Wilkie said. “All are working tirelessly to further develop or finalise their pieces in response to our beautiful location. March and April will be an exciting time in Lorne with the unveiling of these works, as well as our small sculpture exhibition, online gallery and the Sculpture Plus program.”

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Hot Potatoes at spud shed Hot Potato Band is headed to the Potato Shed with its larger-than-life brass collective that sets a new bar for energetic and interactive musical performances. Hailing from Sydney, HPB’s positive coastal energy pushes euphoric boundaries in their bold quest to reignite acoustic instrumentation. The band’s unique sound is built on the backs of three drummers, a sousaphone and five horns that cover catchy chorus lines, providing a beautiful harmonic cloud for Ben (vocalist) to float above.

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The aptly named Hot Potato Band is headed to the Potato Shed. (Christian Cicchini)

Drysdale to benefit from faster internet Drysdale residents and businesses will become eligible to upgrade to NBN’s Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) with access to ultrafast broadband. NBN Co has announced a sixth tranche of suburbs and towns across Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast. Drysdale, along with Jan Juc, Torquay, Bell Park, Hamlyn Heights, Lara and Norlane would benefit from being able to access ultrafast broadband. Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Minister Paul Fletcher said: “This next stage will see another 200,000 premises eligible, more than 14,000 in the Corio and Corangamite electorates, which will drive significant benefits to the community”. Geelong-based Victorian Senator Sarah Henderson said the announcement will create jobs in the community, ensure local businesses can access the speeds they need to thrive, and improve connectivity “Households and businesses across our region will be able to access NBN Co’s fastest internet plans of up to one gigabit per second, on demand by 2023,” she said. Details: nbnco.com.au

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genU creates art in Grove park By Justin Flynn Art in the Park is a genU Bellarine Connections initiative that seeks to bring the community together. The community art workshop was attended by a group of genU participants alongside community members making art towards the design of an accessible sculptured bench seat at Ocean Grove Park. Bellarine Connections’ Lee Considine said the event provides participants with the opportunity to showcase their talents and abilities alongside a diverse range of community members. “The bench seat will be made from timber and metal with sculptured images to be included, influenced by the wonderful community art completed in the workshops,” he said. “The art and the images reflect the Ocean Grove Park, the Ocean Grove community and the diverse range of activities that the community enjoy at the park.” The workshops are run by local artist Kaz McGlynn. There have been four community workshops and have included around 35 participants. “The sense of community, inclusion and valuing of the abilities and contributions of all has been a wonderful outcome,” Mr Considine said. “This has been a celebration of diversity and community.” The Art in the Park project is a partnership between genU, the Ocean Grove Park Committee and Artskool. Following the workshops there will be a community exhibition of art works and in early 2022 a launch of the completed art installation.

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Birds pick up pieces after storm We have had some lovely, sunny spring days over the past few weeks, mixed in with an almighty storm that flattened many majestic trees around the district. No doubt many bird nests were disturbed and blown off branches, which created much angst for me on the day. On this subject I received an email from Carole, who lives in St Leonards. She described the plight of a tawny frogmouth and two hatchlings that had a nest in the local area. Carole received a message from birdwatcher Rosalind who also lives in St Leonards. After the wild stormy and windy weather Ros and other locals found two little tawny fledglings on the road. Their home was a huge eucalyptus tree which had crashed down in the storm. The chicks were rescued from the road and placed on the branch of a nearby tree. The good news is they were soon joined by their parent birds and seemed to recover from their experience. Ros was keen to convey that she didn’t act alone in caring for the frogmouths, as it was a neighbourhood effort. The latest report is that both mum and dad are caring for the family and they are healthy and surviving. Carole also emailed me to describe a pair of Australasian grebes building a nest at Blue Waters Lake. Carole watched the pair building the nest and described how the female bird bossed the male bird when he didn’t put the nest building

Carole’s twany frogmouths in St Leonards, Kevin’s sharp-tailed sandpiper (top right), and Jen’s painted button-quail. (Pictures: Supplied)

reeds in the correct place, so she rearranged it (no comments are required here about bossy females). Carole watched the pair build their reed nest in the water over the course of two days, which surprised Carole that such a ramshackle nest could be made, and deemed sea worthy, in such a short time. Carole also observed that two eggs were laid after the nest was completed. I received an email from Geoff, who was having a coffee at Napona near the Ocean Grove Park, when he noticed a lorikeet

coming out of a nesting hollow. The lorikeet was a musk lorikeet, which are commonly seen around the Bellarine. I must go to Napona with my camera and see if I can spot a few fledglings while indulging myself with a chai latte. I also received a few emails from Kevin, who has been out and about with his wife Anne Maree. They visited Blue Waters Lake, which Kevin described as being devastated by the recent storm. They spotted 19 maned ducks (or Australian wood ducks), and six Pacific black

ducks all feeding together, as well as young families of ducks, swamphens and dusky moorhens. There were also about 17 great cormorants on one of the platoons. On the way home, they came across about 25 spoonbills feeding in the Barwon River Estuary river shallows, with no sign of any migratory waders. I spotted two common greenshanks near the boat ramp at the estuary about a week ago, so they are a few migratory waders around, but not in good numbers at all. Kevin saw two migratory waders, namely sharp-tailed sandpipers at Swan Bay Jetty, as well as a few pied or black-winged stilts. I saw a new bird (for me) on the Bellarine over the last few weeks, so my Australian bird list is inching slowly to the 500 mark. I was driving dear Swan Bay and turned down a dirt road, as as I did I berated myself as I thought that the road might be blocked from falling trees from the storms, and I didn’t want to become stuck on a backroad. However, I soldiered on bravely, and about half way down the road a small bird was walking in the vegetation on the side of the road. At first I thought the bird was a fledgling that had fallen out of a nest, as I didn’t recognise its plumage. However this beautiful bird continued to just forage near me, and I realised that it was a quail, but smaller that a brown quail or stubble quail that I am familiar with. The bird was a painted button-quail and I managed to take a few photos out of the car window before it wandered off. I was on a high from this when I continued down the dirt road, and two of my favourite birds–- namely wedge-tailed eagles, were soaring only about five metres from the car, so going down the dirt road was a great decision indeed.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES Ocean Grove Voice looks back through the pages of our archives.

10 years ago

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3 years ago

1 year ago

November 2011

November 2013

November 2018

November 2020

An Ocean Grove man got the fright of his life when he had to rush his pet dog to the emergency vet after it was poisoned.

Ocean Grove Mal Toffolon and his family found themselves stuck in the Philippines while the destructive Typhoon Haiyan hit.

A whale carcass that washed ashore at Collendina has been buried by Department of Land, Water and Planning officers.

An Ocean Grove couple has claimed that their local park is a “snake trap” due to a lack of maintenance by the City of Greater Geelong.

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Out and about Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was at Ocean Grove main beach on another cool and cloudy Tuesday to see what you were up to.

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1/ Claudio Torres checks out the surf. 2/ Louise Kenny with Remy. 3/ Jenny Grigg with her grandson Flynn. 4/ Emily Whitechurch with daughter Maddie. 5/ Brent and Lindsay Paul. 6/ Lucas Dunipace ready to hit the waves. 7/ Anna Grigg and son Dylan. 8/ Stefan Soroczynski and Annemarie Hill. 9/ Graeme Griggs with Mishka and Lexa. 10/ Rodney Berry and Rob Testro. 11/ Kasey McCutcheon.

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An outstanding field Emily Lyons got her inner scarecrow happening in the lead-up to the Great Australian Scarecrow Competition. The inaugural competition attracted 55 entries and organisers are hoping to double that tally this year. The scarecrows will be situated along the fence of Flying Brick Cider Co, Bellarine Highway, Wallington. story: Page 7

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Emily Lyons got her inner scarecrow happening in the lead-up to the Great Australian Scarecrow Competition. The inaugural competition attracted 55 entries and organisers are hoping to double that tally this year. The scarecrows will be situated along the fence of Flying Brick Cider Co, Bellarine Highway, Wallington.

Bumper business By Justin Flynn Businesses across the Bellarine are reporting a bumper high-summer season after struggling through a COVID-19-affected winter. Although the peninsula remains busy throughout summer, the end of January is usually when many holidaymakers return home as schools prepare to reopen. But many local businesses told the Voice they had experienced strong numbers this season, with cooler than average summer temperatures failing to deter tourists from flocking to the region, many for the first time. Lyndsay Sharp of the Sharp Group, which incorporates Flying Brick Cider Co, Leura

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It was Ken from the general store who held me back as I tried to run and hold my boy, all twisted and broken and still on the gravel shoulder of our street. It was only the second day he’d ridden to school on his own; I could still see his little face trying to hold in the pride and happiness that being a big boy gave him. But through the tears that ran hot and sticky and the dust that blew up as the helicopter landed, I couldn’t see his smile anymore. I couldn’t see his chest moving. I couldn’t tell if my Jack would use those big blue eyes to tell me he loved me again.

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The doctor told me about it; how Jacky could donate his organs. Little parts of my boy could go on and live in others; bring life and his own form of perfection to them. After it had been done it took a long time to find them all, what with the privacy laws and things, but in the end when I got hold of them they could hear what it meant to me. All five of them broke down like I did and as we sobbed and clutched at each other’s pain, I knew they would agree to what I wanted them to do. From my one little angel came a choir of five. As I look at them now, I love them. I feel close to them, like any mother would. But I envy them. They hold within themselves little parts of Jack that I cannot. They share cells with him now that I do not. Their connection is stronger than mine. When I see little Mary, I know the breath that she huffs out as she laughs at one of my jokes comes from the lungs Jack once used. When I hold Anna close, I feel the very warmth of her, the four chambers that held my Jacky’s life pumping away steadily in her chest.

Stephen sits in the corner and keeps to himself, his kidneys purifying everything he takes in. He knows Jacky’s two little red sieves are careful and dependable. And Harry isn’t so yellow anymore – he’s the one who took a bit more convincing, but now I see he knows he is lucky and wants to thank me. Then there is Noah. The one who studied medicine but had problems with his eyes. Within days he might have run out of time, but there was my little Jack lying on that cold silver table in the morgue and so I signed that form. I held it up to the doctor and he looked at me like I was heaven on a stick. On the phone Noah had been the one who had understood the most. And right here I can do nothing but stare at those beautiful blue orbs and Noah can’t help but smile back. As I click the lock on the door and hear their chains rattle against the bluestones in my basement, I ask myself how I ever came by all of this. From despair and agony, this situation this fortunate accident - has given me a family and a purpose I probably don’t deserve.

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SPORTS QUIZ 1. Which player was recently sacked by the Penrith Panthers for his conduct after the club's 2021 NRL Grand Final win?

6. Aaron Rodgers last played for which NFL team? 7. Which former tennis professional is the current captain of Australia's Billie Jean King Cup team?

2. Madison de Rozario is the first Australian woman to win which major women's wheelchair race?

8. Which Major League Baseball team won the 2021 World Series?

3. Ridden by jockey Hugh Bowman, which horse won the 2021 Golden Eagle?

9. Which US-born basketballer won the 2020-21 NBL season's MVP?

4. Which current ABC sports presenter played a combined 35 AFL games for Adelaide, Sydney and Collingwood?

10. Which Northern Territory-born basketballer won the 2020 WNBL season's MVP?

5. English cricketer Issy Wong plays for which Women's Big Bash League team?

11. Who was the 2020 US Open women’s singles champion? 12. Name the five English cricket venues that hosted the 2019 Ashes series.

13. Which English professional snooker player is currently ranked number one in the world?

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14. Which soccer team failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, the first time it had not made the tournament since 1958? 15. Which Super Rugby team is based in the ACT? 16. Stephanie Gilmore, Sally Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright are in the top 10 of which rankings? 17. Which team selected Australian shooting guard Josh Green with the 18th overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft? 18. Who won the gold medal in the men’s short track 1000 metres event at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games? 19. The Brisbane Lions were formed in late 1996 from the merger of Fitzroy and which other VFL/AFL club? 20. What sport do the AIHL's Perth Thunder play? 21. Which NBA player was suspended for hitting Miami Heat player Markieff Morris?

22. What previous test used in the lead up to the AFL Draft Combine has been banned in 2021?

28. What bodybuilding title did Arnold Schwarzenegger win at the age of 20?

23. What nationality is boxer Deontay Wilder?

29. Adam Zampa was Australia's leader in what category during the group stage of the ICC Men's Twenty20 World Cup?

24. How many goals did Sam Kerr's Chelsea team score in their 2021 Champions League win against Swiss club Servette? 25. How many teams are participating in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup this year?

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26. In what country do surfers ride the waves of Cloud 9 reef? 27. Which Big Bash team's primary colour is magenta?

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Set your compass on new Jeep By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring The new Compass is out to point the way for Jeep to gain ground in the small sports utility vehicle segment, one of the most competitive markets in the automotive world. The legendary US four-wheel drive maker, famous for its Rubicon test regimen on the infamous eponymous trail, a 22-mile route, part road and part hellish 4x4 track, in the Sierra Nevada of the western United States, which all genuine off-road Jeeps have to endure during development, has imbued the MY22 Compass with the finer things in SUV life. As Tom Noble, marketing and communications manager, Jeep Australia puts it, since its launch in 2017, the Compass has been renowned for its off-road capability, now we’re pairing that with advanced technology and premium interior styling. The updated range kicks off with the Compass Launch Edition 2.4-litre petrol, six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, with a focus on technology, safety and convenience in an affordable package - $37,950, plus on-road costs. The Compass Limited ups the ante with nine-speed auto and four-wheel drive, for $43,950, followed by the 80th Anniversary ($47,941), Compass S-Limited ($46,950) and the Trailhawk 2.0-litre turbodiesel ($51,250). On test was the Compass S-Limited.

Styling Although classified in the lightweight (compact) division, on first glance the Compass could well tip the scales into the middleweight class, such is the muscled body. The wagon maintains the traditional Jeep upright stance, restyled with sculpted surfaces and 3-D effect added to the seven-slot grille. The once separate foglamp housing is now integrated into a single opening in the front bumper. The black-based S-Limited test car was accented with metallic grey finishes on roof, exterior badging and new Granite Crystal multi-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels. Termed Neutral Grey by the maker, blink and you’ll miss them. Neutral, indeed.

Interior Jeep’s genuine go-anywhere mid-range off-roaders, not generally known for their stylish, premium craftsman-like cabin interiors, have taken a turn for the better with the new Compass S-Limited. Many elements of the cabin have been updated with special attention being given to the dashboard, centre console and door panels, all featuring quality materials. Added to this in the test vehicle were black headliner and grey accent stitching in keeping with the striking exterior. The controls are integrated and easy to reach, as is the touchscreen, which has been elevated to the top of the dash. Storage has been expanded, with 5 litres of space situated under the centre armrest. There’s an extra 2.4 litres next to the gearshift able to take a small tablet or the like. The boot chips in with a massive 438 litres of luggage space. Access is via a new automatic tailgate, which can be opened by making a kicking motion under the bumper. Options intended to spoil the new owner include dual pane panoramic sun roof, ventilated and heated front seats, plus heated steering wheel and surround-view 360-degree camera.

The new Jeep Compass pushes the boundary (literally) of a compact SUV with its exterior dimensions. (Pictures: Supplied) AT A GLANCE MODEL LINE-UP Compass Launch Edition petrol 6sp auto FWD $37,950 Compass Limited petrol 9sp auto 4x4 $43,950 Compass 80th Anniversary petrol 9sp auto 4x4 $47,941 Compass S-Limited petrol 9sp auto 4x4 $46,950 Compass Trailhawk diesel 9sp auto 4x4 $51,250

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Toyota dealer for drive-away prices.

A new Ultra HD 10.25-inch instrument cluster is standard on Limited, S-Limited and Trailhawk.

Engines / Transmissions The new Compass S-Limited relies on Jeep’s tried and tested 2.4-litre Tigershark petrol engine, mated with a new nine-speed automatic transmission and Jeep Active Drive 4x4 and Selec-Terrain off-road systems.

Safety Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, standard on new Compass includes traffic sign recognition, intelligent speed assist, drowsy driver alert and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist recognition. Forward collision warning, lane sense departure warning, electronic stability control with electronic roll mitigation, plus front, side and curtain airbags are carried over from the previous generation.

Infotainment The new Compass makes use of the new-generation Jeep Uconnect 5 system, based on a 10.1-inch digital touchscreen with access to music, apps, seat position, mirror angles and climate comfort levels, and frequent destinations, plus a ‘Valet’ mode. Wireless integration comes via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, customisable one-touch operation home page, TomTom navigation with voice recognition and Alpine nine-speaker Premium audio.

Driving The Compass S-Limited 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine went about a not-too-demanding workload with up to five occupants, plus their gear without much fuss. Given a bit of a push off the mark, however, the odd gearshift was jerky but once up to cruising speed, the vehicle handled the bitumen and sections of gravel road with alacrity through efficient power delivery. Steering was on the stiff side, even on smooth bitumen.

As for fuel consumption, Jeep claims a combined urban / highway consumption of 9.7 litres per 100 kilometres. The test S-Limited recorded 10 litres per 100 kilometres across a range of driving conditions. At night the front lighting shone in more ways than one, the LED lamps twice as bright as the previous Xenons, with greater depth of field and wider beam. The seats were a trifle unwelcoming, being flat, firm and lacking lateral support, which

could be a problem in rough going off road. Head and shoulder space were more-than ample for average-size occupants.

Summary Jeep has realised it cannot rely on the company’s raw off-road credentials to match the sophistication of the modern compact SUV. The Compass is heading in the right direction to take up the battle against some of the most competitive rivals on the planet. Good luck. Friday, 19 November, 2021 OCEAN GROVE VOICE 25

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Livesavers back in the water as season kicks off Lifesaving sports are officially back for the summer, with Life Saving Victoria (LSV) athletes hitting the sand and the surf last weekend to compete in beach, board and ski and surf boat disciplines for the first time since COVID-19 paused play. On Saturday, over 200 athletes hit Cosy Corner on the Surf Coast for the 2021 endurance championships, which saw athletes contest long-course board, ski, swimming and running events. Geelong region surf lifesaving clubs showed their strength in the competition, with five local clubs placing in the top seven at the event. Ocean Grove was easily the strongest on the day, placing first with 274 points, ahead of Mentone in second with 109 points and Torquay in third with 107. Lorne, Anglesea and Jan Juc finished fifth, sixth and seventh respectively.

Ocean Grove’s surf lifesavers had a strong showing at the Cosy Corner Endurance Championships, taking out the club championship. (Supplied)

Torquay’s Sophie Thomas had a strong day, taking out the open women’s two-kilometre swim and four-kilometre board race, as well as placing second in the 10km ski race.

Ocean Grove’s Iestyn Knapp was also a standout, claiming wins in the under-19 men’s two kilometre swim, four kilometre board and four kilometre run races. It was the Victorian Surf Rowers League competitors’ time to shine on Sunday, when the sport returned to the surf at Lorne Surf Life Saving Club in its first outing for the season. It was an all-local affair in the women’s A final, as Anglesea Lightning took the win ahead of Lorne Lions and Lorne Edge, while on the men’s side, Lorne took second in the A final and Anglesea Pirates third. LSV aquatic sport manager Simon Butterly said it was great to athletes back competing after a long winter break. “It was fantastic to see athletes from the under-12 division all the way up to masters at our endurance championships, as LSV is working to actively promote aquatic sports

as a great form of active training across all demographics,” he said. “LSV’s aquatic sport athletes are patrolling members at our 57 lifesaving clubs, so our carnivals are valuable opportunities for them to practice their skills in the conditions they are likely to face on patrol. “Sport is also an important part of our lifesavers’ connection to their communities, which are always there to support them in their training and competition activities. “We are proud of our athletes for their resilience to continue actively training wherever possible throughout this period and for staying engaged with aquatic sports. “With a fully vaccinated workforce and volunteer force for those aged 16-plus, I look forward to safely hosting our aquatic sports carnivals for the summer season, after a successful opening weekend.”

Grovedale’s Section 2/3 midweek ladies team Carly Thomas, Nicole Pertzel, Carmel Sanderson and Kristy Axelrad. (Supplied)

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St Leonards won its inaugural women’s cricket match on Sunday. (Facebook)

St Leonards score a win By Justin Flynn Women’s cricket got under way on Sunday with a full day’s play possible despite rain threatening to derail the opening round. East Belmont gave Ocean Grove a hiding in A Grade, with the Grubbers all out for 43. Danielle Vigilante was the only batter to reach double figures with 13. East Belmont made the runs in 11 overs with Tanya Taylor taking the only wicket to fall although Vigilante was economical, conceding just five runs from her three overs. Portarlington and Barrabool played a high-scoring game with the Bulls emerging victorious. Barrabool made 4/139 with Annie-Rose Maloney making 49 and Megan McKenna not out on 34. Port replied with 3/110 thanks to Olivia Hoskin, who remained unbeaten on 40 and 26 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 19 November, 2021

Louise Tilders (38 not out). In B Grade, Collendina had a bye and will play its first game against South Barwon at home on Sunday. Anglesea debuted its first ever women’s team and was triumphant in C Grade against Lethbridge with Olivia Eskrigge making 29. St Leonards unveiled its first ever women’s team and was impressive at home against Lethbridge in D Grade. Kim Pepyat made 30 retired off 27 deliveries in the final total of 2/122. Emma Blanch grabbed two wickets as the Saints restricted Lethbridge to 8/76. Katrina Lumb (31 not out), Renee Matthews (26 not out) and Debra Maud (22) set up a competitive total of 1/130 for Ocean Grove against South Barwon. South Barwon replied with 4/92, but Jacqueline Johnsto’s two wickets ensured the Grubbers tasted victory.

Queenscliff defeated Geelong West. Carly Headlam made 30 retired from 31 balls and Susan Monahan took just 33 deliveries for her 30 retired in the final score of 3/145. The Coutas were on target early in the field with Geelong West making 2/61 from 20 overs. Jan Juc also fielded a women’s team for the first time and put up a very competitive performance against Bannockburn. The Sharks batted first and made 5/104 with Georgia Fogarty (25), Cara Powers (23 retired) and Danielle Johnson (20 retired) enjoying time at the crease. Bannockburn replied with 2/107, but the Sharks showed enough to suggest they will have a good season. Wallington was another BPCA club to field its first ever women’s team and have two entered in the D Grade competition. The Wallabies lost to Armstrong Creek with Christie Ralph taking the club’s first wicket.

Tennis is now back into full swing with triples, Saturday juniors and seniors, and Tuesday midweek all on court this week, with a feeling of life getting closer to normal. Tuesday’s midweek ladies were keen to get some match practice after a rollercoaster-like season. COVID has not been kind to the Tuesday midweek ladies competition with three of the last four seasons not coming to a suitable conclusion, including the current winter season where grand finals were originally scheduled to be played next week. The season started as planned but after the first week, play stalled for two weeks due to lockdowns. Rounds five and six were played after much uncertainty, but play was again put on hold when the state plunged back into lockdown. Eventually the season was cancelled, but the ladies, in true midweek fashion, were keen to make the most of the weeks they had available. The committee worked a three-week draw for the teams that were interested in getting some practice and well needed social interaction. Of the original 63 teams, 42 are enjoying the hit out across seven sections. In some instances, teams have only been able to field three players instead of the usual four, but as the rounds are being treated as practice matches, they are being played nonetheless and in good spirits. The weather has not been kind to the players for the first two rounds, with windy conditions in round one and with rain causing a delayed start for some matches this week, but the forecast for next week looks a little better, so the ladies will be glad for some sunshine.

SPORT Harding sets the tone early with Anglesea win Anglesea sent an ominous warning to the rest of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 Grade teams with a powerhouse batting performance led by former Drysdale all-rounder Brett Harding. Harding started slowly but got going and was at his powerhouse best with an unbeaten 94 from 102 deliveries in the Seas’ total of 6/198. It was the opening day of local cricket and Anglesea hosted Ocean Grove in a game that promised much, but Mother Nature finally intervened when rain forced the premature end of the match with both sides sharing the

six points. Harding hit five sixes in his innings while Ned Cooper looks set for another season of big scores with 57 from 90. Jackson Kent was the pick of the Ocean Grove bowlers and although he didn’t take a wicket, he conceded just 17 from his eight overs. In reply, the Grubbers were 4/110 with 59 balls remaining and 89 runs still needed. Fletcher Keck was unbeaten on 32 from 48 and looks capable of a breakout season. Collendina fell to A1 Grade newcomers Inverleigh.

Only three Cobras made it to double figures in the team’s total of 75 all out with Cam Kevaliunas the best with 33 from 39. Collendina was dismissed in just the 20th over after electing to bat first. Inverleigh faced few problems during the run chase, being 3/77 from only 13 overs with Jasper George setting the tone with 42 from 27 although Charlie Lamb bowled well, taking 2/26 from six overs. Jan Juc gun Ben Grinter started the season off in fine fashion by compiling a superb 79 from 108 balls in the Sharks’ total of 187

against Barrabool. However, rain ruined what was turning out to be a very good match with Barrabool 0/37 from eight overs in its run chase. Rain also robbed St Leonards of a first-up win against Queenscliff. Opener Andrew Spenghler was at his hard-hitting best with a whirlwind 76 while Steve Grey compiled 46 in the Saints’ score of 6/223. Queenscliff was 4/82 in the 27th over when rain ended play. Justin Flynn

Brad Pavey led his rink to a win. (Mark Heenan Media)

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Sam Donegan will line up for GFL club St Albans next season. (Justin Flynn) 233920_08

Grubbers attack 2022 By Justin Flynn A host of new players could see Ocean Grove’s quest for a Bellarine Football League premiership come sooner rather than later, with a host of new players added to the senior list. The baby Grubbers stunned the league with a remarkable turnaround from ninth to a first-semi final this year before the pandemic cut the season short. The Grubbers have retained most of their 2021 list with only Jake Ward (retirement) and Sam Donegan (St Albans) not donning the red and white next year. A quartet of Wangaratta Rovers players have joined Ocean Grove while Josh Horton has crossed from Leopold and Darcy McDowell has committed from Bell Park. Jonty Patrick, who was on SANFL club Norwood’s list this season, but was hampered by a shoulder injury, will also join the ranks.

Patrick is playing with Palmerston in Darwin this summer with star Grubber ruckman Kobe Annand and is keen to have a year of footy on the Bellarine. It will be youngster Annand’s second season up north and he will return to Ocean Grove next winter after being named ruckman in the BFL team of the year. Football director Cam McGregor said player and coaching retention was the sole focus before any recruiting was even thought about at Shell Road. “We had all but three committed before the end of the finals,” McGregor said. “We didn’t talk to anyone until we had the majority of our list committed. The big thing was retaining coaches and players.” Ward and Donegan are big losses. Ward has retired and livewire small forward has joined St Albans to play at a higher standard. “We’ve adopted the line of if you think you’re ready we’ll help you find a good club,”

McGregor said of Donegan. “If he gets to fast track his development then that’s a good thing for him. “He’s (Ward) been a good player for us. Probably been our best high profile player the last three or four years but we have other kids who can step up into that role. “We’d much prefer to have him than not have him, but we respect his decision to step away.” Assistant coach Matt Robbins is moving sideways to run the club’s junior academy while best and fairest Glenn Campbell will have a more hands-on role as a playing assistant coach next year. McGregor said Horton would play a high half-forward role while McDowell would play an inside midfield role. Tyson Ruck is another new player that could fill an inside midfield spot. Ruck played with South Barwon reserves this season, but has played senior GFL football.

Ocean Grove got off to a great start in the opening round of Geelong Bowls Region’s Pennant competition. The Grovers defeated Belmont in round one, winning three rinks. Brad Pavey led his rink to a 17-shot win. The Division 1 sides experienced different outcomes. OG2 won 98 to 66 against Clifton Springs while OG3 lost to Torquay 92 to 55. Michael Allen skipped his OG2 rink of David Rudge, Faye Richardson and Jeff Howarth to a commanding victory, 33 to 17. In Division 3, Ocean Grove defeated Drysdale by 20 shots. Jim Rogan led his rink to a 26 to 10 win. Ocean Grove had a 20-shot win against City of Geelong in Division 5 with Paul Barker, David Mackay, Colin Anderson and Helen Brache winning 25 to 12. Lara beat Ocean Grove by nine shots in Division 6 while Division 7 had a mammoth 40-shot win against Eastern Park. Ray Foley’s rink won by 22 and Peter Townsend’s by 21. Grove’s combined Division 8 and 9 team beat Queenscliff by 22 with Barbara Gilbert’s rink of Rod Wilkinson, Graeme Batrouney and Joyce Fraser the difference, winning 33 to 7. In round two, Ocean Grove made it two wins from as many starts. A convincing 75 to 51 win against Highton saw the Grovers get off to the best possible start and are sitting in second place on the ladder. Peter Loe skipped his rink to an 11-shot win. In Division 1, Ocean Grove 3 defeated Leopold, 84 to 54 with Chris Lapham’s rink enjoying a commanding 14-shot win. Ocean Grove 2 suffered a 19-shot loss to St Leonards. Point Lonsdale claimed a four-shot win over Ocean Grove in Division 3. Only Peter Patterson’s rink tasted victory for Grove, but it was a close match throughout. Ocean Grove won 89 to 66 against Lara in Division 5. Paul Barker, David Mackay, Colin Anderson and Helen Brache had a mammoth 28-shot win. Ocean Grove defeated Torquay in Division 6 by 20 shots with Peter Snell’s rink winning by 20. Torquay beat Grove in Division 7. Friday, 19 November, 2021 OCEAN GROVE VOICE 27

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