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Crimes surge CRIME in Ocean Grove increased by 9.2 per cent during the last financial year. Crime figures across the entire Bellarine Peninsula surged, but State Police Minister and Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said the figures needed to be judged in context. “The biggest increase relates to justice procedure offences,” Ms Neville said. “Once again, this is the result of police work. Prosecuting people who have breached family violence intervention orders and bail conditions. Property relates mainly to theft of motor vehicles without any confrontation with any individual. So largely thefts where doors were left unlocked or keys left in cars.” Family violence remains a massive issue on the peninsula. The release of the latest Crime Statistics Agency data for 2015/16 revealed that you are more likely to be a victim of a crime in your own home, perpetrated by someone you know, than a complete stranger on the street. Western Victoria Region MP Simon Ramsay said the figures were disturbing. “The State Government’s announcement this year for more frontline police has made no improvement for the concerned residents forced to start up Neighbourhood Watch programs in Drysdale, Clifton Springs, Barwon Heads and Queenscliff,” he said. “Despite the Minister for Police Lisa Neville making an election promise to open the Queenscliff Police Station for 16 hours a day, it is still open for just 24 hours each week. Daniel Andrews even came out and made an assuring promise that he would honour that commitment, but it’s now been two years with no sign that it will ever happen. I am distributing a crime survey to Bellarine residents this week, which aims to keep pressuring the Minister for Police and the Premier to honour their promise to the community.” Ms Neville said the government provided $7.8 million to deliver 15 additional sworn police officers in the region, which has given police extra resources to increase patrols across the Bellarine Peninsula. “The Bellarine Community Safety Group continues to work across the whole of the Bellarine to identify ways to reduce crime and improve community safety,” Ms Neville said.
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IT WAS a big dog day out at Wallington’s WRG on Saturday. Pictured here are Jimmy, Allason, Bridgit and Natalie, who enjoyed the Responsible Dog Day Out. For the full story and more JAMIE CULLUM pictures, see page 9.
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A helpless yearling seal was the victim of a dog attack at 7W beach in Ocean Grove. Signage was installed along the access way and east and west of the seal. Being a yearling in poor condition, this animal was already compromised. “It needed rest and understanding. Within the space of two hours, the animal was attacked by a dog,“ Barwon Coast’s Maddie Glynn said.
“Your dog may be welltrained, but many respond completely out of character when they find a seal, resulting in an unprovoked attack on the animal. It is an offence for your dog to harass charge, rush at, injure a person, or another animal, including our wildlife. Between August to April we will not only have seals on our beaches but also exhausted, stressed shearwaters, compromised pen-
guins and hooded plovers trying to raise their chicks." To report a seal on the beach call the AGL Marine Response Unit on 1300 245 678. To report people disregarding dog control laws, call the City of Greater Geelong 5272 5272. To report a dog incident of a serious nature call the police on triple-zero.
FOOTY royalty is headed to Ocean Grove early next month. VFL/AFL legend David Parkin will headline a massive night for the Ocean Grove Uniting Church, which will hold an 'On the Couch’ night. Ian Cover from the Coodabeen Champions, who lives in Barwon Heads, will host the night and will coax Parkin into letting out his innermost thoughts in what is sure to be an entertaining evening. The night will raise funds for the church and also for the Male Bag Foundation, which focuses
on prostate cancer funds and research. Parkin is a strong advocate for prostate cancer and is a prostate cancer patron. Besides being a legendary coach, Parkin is a Hawthorn premiership captain and coach, a three-time Carlton premiership coach, a respected media commentator on Fox Footy and the ABC and a Deakin University lecturer. Parkin has a house in Point Lonsdale. Cover said he was looking forward to getting Parkin to speak about a variety of issues.
“He’s a very interesting man and I’m sure I will just have to prod him only a little bit and he will just take over," Cover laughed. “He’s very passionate about footy and prostate cancer research." The night is on 5 November, starting at 7.30pm, at the Uniting Church in Ocean Grove. Cost is $20, which also includes supper. For tickets contact Neil on 0403 937 427, Jean on 0447 853 442 or the church on 5256 2477.
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Heights of help By Justin Flynn OCEAN Grove fire-fighter Adam Thompson is passionate about helping others. So passionate is the 34-yearold that he will climb 1504 stairs at the iconic Sydney Tower Eye later this month to help raise awareness for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). “Firies have the ability to get together and raise awareness for lots of things,” Adam said. “I’m pretty passionate about helping out people in need and I’m fit and able to do so and a lot of people aren’t.” The Fire Fighters Climb for MND is on 23 October and involves firies climbing the tower in full fire-fighting gear that weighs around 25kg. The event is in its second year and raised $180,000 in 2015, but organisers are hoping for $500,000 this year and already have almost $250,000. Adam’s training regime is
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simple. Climbing stairs and keeping fit as a requirement of any fire-fighter. “The gym has Stairmasters and there are stairs down at the beach,” he said. “Essentially you’re sprinting up (the stairs) and then jogging back down. It’s the firies - you’ve got to be pretty fit anyway, but you do have to do a bit extra to do something like this.” Adam competed in the Melbourne equivalent recently at the Crown Metropol and came 79th out of 386 competitors in a time of five minutes and 17 seconds, but the Sydney event has more stairs. Motor Neurone Disease has no known cause and no cure. “Anything we can do to help people find a cure is so important,” Adam said. To donate, head to https:// firefightersclimbformnd.everydayhero.com/au/adam-thompson.
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30 women and the largest at around 150. “Apparently, it’s 1.5km from where we are staying at the MGM Grand to the concert area which is in the same casino building,” Diane said. Sweet Adelines International is a highly respected worldwide organisation of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education, competition and performance. This independent, nonprofit music education association is one of the world’s largest singing organisations for women, boasting 23,000 members. Members extend over five continents and belong to more than 500 choruses and 1200 quartets. “Just standing on the competition stage is going to be awesome and out of this world,” Deb said. “I didn’t sing for 20 years, but when I found Geelong Harmony I came for the first night and never left. My world is singing at the moment.”
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WHEN Erin Scott was born at 28 weeks, Tara and Peter Scott feared the worst. Erin originally tried to be born at 21 weeks, but finally settled on 28 and weighed 959 grams and could fit into her father Peter’s outstretched hand. Erin was in intensive care for three weeks and on oxygen all the way through to discharge - almost three months after being born. But now Erin is happy and healthy and will be turning three on 23 October, the very day that the Scott family plan to participate in the annual Walk for Prems. The 5km Walk for Prems is a walk around Albert Park Lake in South Melbourne to support babies who were born prematurely. All funds raised at the walk go to Life’s Little Treasures Foundation which provides free support, education and understanding to families of premmies. “We saw the posters at the Royal Women’s Hospital and thought it would be a great thing to do,” Tara said. “We did the walk a few days after Erin was born but missed it last year. This year we’re going to do it as the event is on Erin’s birthday so we’ll do the walk, have some chocolate cake and probably go to a pub in South Melbourne somewhere for dinner.” The Scotts will participate in the walk with some friends - one who lost a twin a couple of days after being born and another friend who had two ‘premmies’. Balloons are released before the walk to remember all the premature babies who didn’t make it. A total of $250,000 is the goal for this year’s event. At the time of writing, almost $70,000 had been raised. To donate to the Scotts’ walk, go to https://secure.lifeslittletreasuresfundraising.com.au and search for Erin Scott.
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will come back with a box of chocolates for me as a present. I’ve even had a 91-year-old women sit on my knee.” “The ladies like him,” Bev laughed. Pat keeps up to date with the latest kids’ movies such as Frozen and Monsters Inc so he can relate to them and can instantly recognise kids’ costumes and ask them about it. It gets hot under the Santa suit and, yes, kids do try to pull his beard off. “They pull it hard thinking it’s fake and then the look on their face when they realise it’s a real beard is priceless. I only wear a singlet underneath the suit but being bred up north originally in Merbein, I’m used to it.”
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PAT Sheehan knows a thing or two about being Santa Claus. So good is the Ocean Grove retiree at playing the jolly red-suited fellow, Pat has been summoned by the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney specifically for the role leading into Christmas. Pat and wife Bev, who will accompany him as Mrs Claus, will be flown up to the NSW capital on 10 November where they will stay until at least Christmas Eve to play Santa Claus for the iconic shopping centre’s Christmas festivities. They will spend around six weeks in Sydney in a full-time role - and have been locked in for next year as well. The shopping centre could have had its pick of any local Santa, but so convincing is Pat, it wanted only him. Pat has been playing the role of Santa for 25 years. “One of the most amazing moments I had was when I was Wodonga at a hospital and I was doing the rounds of the wards meeting the sick kids,” he said with tears starting to well in his eyes. “I saw one ward where there was a young girl who would have been around six. She was in a coma and her grandmother was by her bedside. I went in and asked if I could sit with this young girl and hold her hand. I sat there and told her that it would be Christmas soon and Santa would have some presents for her and of course she was in a coma so she didn’t respond. I left and as I was walking out of the ward I heard a commotion in the room. I thought the worst and rushed back and asked what was
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Twilight a fair move ward to celebrating the FFF 10th year as the sun goes down. The live music and pop-up food stalls will be a highlight,” Mr Huglin said. The schoolgrounds will be completely transformed on the night of the fair, with a student art show, buskers, live music from Sam Hanson, The Rouse Band, The Surfside Band and more, a classic car show being added to the night. Favourites such as carnival rides, sideshow games, animal farm and a classic bake sale will also be there.
The Fresh Food Fair is the school’s major fund-raising event for the year, with proceeds supporting their Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program. The school’s purpose-built commercial kitchen and award-winning garden give Surfside students the opportunity to gain hands-on cooking experience. “Our kitchen garden program is part of who we are at Surfside Primary School,” Mr Huglin said. “The kitchen garden program services eight classes, where the stu-
dents learn about cooking, healthy eating and gardening as well as team work, problem solving and creativity. It’s an integral part of the education experience at the school.” “The Fresh Food Fair is a spectacular celebration of our kitchen garden program, as well as a big fund-raising event to ensure we can continue it in 2017.” The Fresh Food Fair is also going viral, with its own Facebook, Instagram and hashtag: @surfsidefreshfoodfair, #surfsideFFF.
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THE Surfside Primary School Fresh Food Fair is moving to a twilight event for the first time, bringing a carnival atmosphere to the festivities. The be held on Friday 28 October from 3.15pm, the popular community event will be a celebratory evening of food, music, market stalls, rides and much more. Principal Mark Huglin said the move to a twilight event had excited the school community. “Everyone is really looking for-
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In proud company A GROUP of Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove members took the Voice on a recent trip. The group enjoyed a cruise on the Murray River aboard the Proud Mary. They all enjoyed fine weather, fine food and fine company.
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Opinion Back from the battlefield WE have been researching the life of our grandmother Hannah Bowen Galbraith born Hannah Bowen Jones in Wales. She became a nurse and served in France from 1914 to 1919. One of the things that nurses did in WWI to help distract their patients from the pain, at a time when medication was not very effective, was to ask them to sign, write messages, write poems or draw in an autograph book. One of the entries in Hannah’s book were some drawings by ’G.A. Fairbairn’. After some research we found out that the Hussars' full name was Gordon Armitage Fairbairn. He was born in Australia, came to the UK to go to university where he was a cricketing blue and joined the Hussars to fight in WWI. He was injured - gassed we think - and taken to a hospital in Wimereux, north France, where our grandmother was one of the nursing sisters. The hospital was situated in a large villa now called Chateau Mauricien. We have photos of the hospital and of patients taken in 1914/15 and photos of the chateau now. We know that G.A. Fairbairn married and later returned to Australia. He died in 1973 in Ocean Grove.
Nan with the padre and one of her patients in 1915. We thought that some of his descendants may still live in Ocean Grove and that they may be interested in this information. MaryAnne Massey and Kirstie Galbraith. Sidenote: The picture is a drawing Gordon contributed to MaryAnne and Kirstie’s grandmother Sister Nan Jones’s autograph book when he was a patient at the hospital based in the Chateau Mauricien, Wimereux, in 1915. “Initially we didn’t really understand the picture but having completed a bit of online research about Gordon we worked out that the four figures
tell a story. So starting at the top left Gordon drew himself arriving in Paris, going to war, realising something was wrong on the battlefield and finally crying in reaction to being gassed," Kirstie said.
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Dogs in big day out FURRY friends and responsible dog owners attended a special day at Wallington’s WRG on Saturday. It was the first ever Responsible Dog Day Out, which included lots of information and demonstrations for dog owners. It all began when Allason Lynch
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event offering great advice and tips on socialising your dog. Of course the big drawcard for the kids (and young at heart) was the Best in Show event. Awards and prizes were given out and with the weather being kind, the day was a huge success.
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Comedy takes centre stage SHIRLEY Power and Colin Mockett have been presenting shows at the Potato Shed since last century. They were among the first to perform after the venue was opened, with a cabaret-style show based on the bush ballads of Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson. Since 2001, they’ve presented regular Morning Showtimes at the Potato Shed, and they’ve always kept two key constants - to use local performers and to be different from the Morning Showtime norm of ‘easy-listening-old-favouritestyle’ concerts. In this quest, they’ve presented musical biographies, melded old films to live music, staged period melodramas, brought back dead ancestors, staged comedies with grumpy old men and brought every style of music from Gypsy jazz to classic rock. But they’ve never presented as themselves in pure comedy mode. Until now. The next Morning Showtime at the Potato Shed is titled Laughter - The Best Medicine and it’s packed with humorous songs, sketches,
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what’s ON MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS
■ Yoga classes. Tuesdays 6pm-7pm, The Pavillion (corner The Avenue and Presidents Avenue), Hatha fusion, beginners welcome. Contact Charlotte for a free class at info@ theyogabud.com.au, 0431 110 085. ■ Barwon Heads Yoga, classes are across Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and all under-18s are free. Website: www.barwonheadsyoga.com.au. Contact Rache on 0430 515 424.
Piping Hot Chicken Shop ■ Fiona Boyes with special guest JJ Thames, Saturday 22 October, $25. - The Junes with guests The Lairs, Friday 28 October, $20. ■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.
Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Check barwonheadshotel.com.au/Live_ Music.php for upcoming gigs. ■ Wednesdays, Master of Dartness and Poker from 7pm. ■ Thursdays, Trivia Night 7.30pm. ■ Friday Happy Hour, 5pm-7pm, raffle, live music. ■ Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays, 10pm-1am. ■ DJs Saturdays 10pm-1am.
Ocean Grove Walkers ■ Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information contact Stan 5256 3920 or Helen 0411 534 899.
Koombahla Equestrian Park ■ Tuesday to Friday, after school riding programs special school holiday courses available. Ph: 5256 2742.
Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall
Bellarine Church of Christ Hall, 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove
■ Making waves music/poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm5.30pm.
■ Last Wednesday of month, chat room, gentle fun activities, make new friends, afternoon tea. Free event from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Inquiries to Neville on 5255 2837.
Maggie’s Bar ■ Bellarine Secondary College students, 16 and 23 October. ■ Steve Threw, Friday 14 October. ■ Jonathan Gardner, Saturday 15 October. ■ Shaun Brown, Friday 21 October. ■ Tek, Saturday 22 October. ■ Wayne Heard, Friday 28 October. ■ Phisha, Sunday 30 October.
Ocean Grove Bowling Club ■ Happy hour, 5pm-6pm weekdays (excluding public holidays).
Ocean Grove Hotel ■ First Thursday of every month, 10.45am, Morning Melodies.
Cafe Maritana
Major contribution YOUNG Kian Major, centre, won the Brian Burgess award at the recent Surfside Waves presentation night. The budding young footballer also coached the under-11 Miniroos team proving that he is not only a super player, but also a good clubman.
Barwon Heads Community Hall
■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.
■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.
Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove
Leura Park Estate ■ Sundays 12.30pm-4.30pm, live music, sensational food and wine. Ph: 5253 3180.
McGlashan’s Wallington Estate, Swan Bay Road, Wallington
READING AND WRITING Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.
Queenscliff RSL Hall
■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. ■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. ■ Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. ■ Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au
■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.
Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre
■ Wednesdays 9am, Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.
■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Ph: 5255 4294.
■ Live acoustic music Friday nights, open mic nights Wednesday and Thursday nights. Inquiries 5254 1188. Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm.
■ Open weekends and public holidays, 11am5pm, new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays. Ph: 5250 5760.
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■ Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Ph: 0435 481 920.
■ Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.
Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market ■ First Sunday of month, 9am-1pm, OctoberMarch at Kingston Park, Grubb Road, MaySeptember at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road.
Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market ■ Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.
Buy Bellarine Produce Barn ■ Tuckerberry Farm, Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-3pm.
Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall ■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. oceangrovecalisthenics@ gmail.com
■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Ph: 5251 3393.
Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove ■ Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group.
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale
Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove
Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads
■ Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812.
■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Call Marg 5255 1335.
■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga. Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au
What’s On: phone 5255 3233 or email news@voicegroup.com.au
Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com
Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.
Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991. Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall. A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Phone Jeanette 5256 1633.
First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.
Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 0422 134 810.
Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.
Tuesdays First Tuesday of each month If you are new to the area, or would just like to enjoy some time with other people, we invite you to join us at our Meet ‘n’ Greet morning tea. Venue is Springdale Neighbourhood Centre and we get together the first Tuesday of the month at 10.15am to enjoy a cuppa and a chat. There is no charge for this. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along on the day. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Bellarine TOWN, 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove.
Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting. If you are over 50 and would like to make new friends you are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 for info.
First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
Last Tuesday of every month. Bellarine for Refugees, Beach House, 48 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.
Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827. Chord Club - meet to make music: first and third Wednesday of the month, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.
First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma
Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com. au or 0412 199 467. U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday, at 1.15pm, at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as ‘Fifty Shades of Red’ or on a lesser-known Australian artist like Dorrit Black, before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday, or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au
Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson’s Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm-2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.
Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629. Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.
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All for your eating pleasure MARTY Chichester joined the Oakdene team as the executive chef six months after the restaurant originally opened, and has been the force behind its success to this day. With his loyal and dedicated team of chefs and front of house staff, Oakdene has become renowned for its consistent high standards of food and service over the years and has become a firm favourite among locals and tourists globally. The team has gained accolades and awards both regionally and nationally
at the highest level with recognition of their efforts from major Australian and international food critics. Most recently, after 13 years of blood, sweat and tears, Marty has taken over the company reigns of both food operations at the Oakdene vineyard property and is determined to carry on the continued success and loyal following he has accumulated over the years. Marty’s vision for the future of Oakdene (especially the restaurant) is that it will become a dining complex
that will cater for all occasions and budgets. Services will include high tea on the terrace, affordable contemporary dining in the restaurant, casual family dining at Mr Grubb and any style of function, wedding, conference or special occasion you can think of. Marty has recently introduced a new structured a la carte menu in the restaurant which is designed to carry on the tradition of representing local and regional produce but at an affordable price.
The new menu will be more affordable, with prices that will range from $15-$18 for entrees and $32-$36 for main courses. The menu will still contain the ever-popular grill and steak section offering the best steaks on the Peninsula and some specials along the way. The food will still include the high level of presentation and execution followed by the exceptional service that has been the forefront of the restaurant since the day it started. Mr Grubb will continue on in the
same manner, offering great early evening family dining options for the locals and a lunch menu that offers something for everyone. For those who are looking for a great affordable award-winning dining experience - or looking for an excuse not to cook - Oakdene has something for everyone. It’s also open seven days a week for conferences and functions. To find out more call 5255 1255, email restaurant@oakdene.com.au or visit online www.oakdene.com.au
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Buddy up The social part of the being in a group is that you not only make friends for life, but also you are more accountable to your goals. Coming along and training with your friends means we are more likely to show up as we don’t want to miss out on something. Being accountable At Step into Life, participants celebrate successes, no matter how big or small. Celebrating with training buddies means that participants want to achieve more. Plus, the trainers will keep participants accountable on those days when they don’t feel like doing it. Mixing it up The key to great personal training is variety. If a participant knows the program better than the trainer then it’s time to get a new trainer. Doing an array of training and exercises will keep participants interested and their bodies will thank them for it as they are constantly challenged. Step into Life offers eight unique training sessions with hundreds of training plans. Call Penny on 0403 896 104 or visit www.stepintolife.com.au to book into a free trial session.
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Planning for the end Additionally, Tuckers is offering free information talks for community groups to explain the benefits of pre-paid funerals and funeral bonds. Any group interested in holding a talk can call Alyson or Michele on 5221 4788.
Dentures to fit DENTAL prosthetist Andrew Irving has over 25 years specialising in dentures. His on-site laboratory located in Ocean Grove - where all denture work is completed - provides a direct connection between Andrew and patient throughout the entire denture
construction. Andrew only works with patients who need full and partial dentures and mouthguards, which means he has a unique understanding of individual needs. Those who are experiencing difficulty with dentures or who have concerns with the comfort
of dentures can call direct on 5255 4700 for a free appraisal - no referral required. Eftpos and Hicaps available for all health funds, Victorian Denture Scheme and VDS vouchers and Veteran Affairs welcome.
Are your dentures loose? Or are you having trouble eating? Are your dentures giving you sore spots? Call Andrew today for a free/no obligation consultation. Andrew has 25 years experience specialising in: New Dentures - Full and Partial - Relines - Repairs and Mouth Guards
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Common bronzewing family at Woodlands. 160304
Well watered ... and well spotted a common bronzewing nesting in a hanging flower basket located on their front verandah. There are two young chicks that seem to be thriving. Common bronzewings belong to the pigeon family of birds. They are about 35cm in length, and are quite solidly built. The male has a yellowwhite forehead and pink breast, and both sexes have a white line around the eye and patches of green, blue and red in the wing. They are really quite beautiful birds. David and Di are also fortunate to have a tawny frogmouth nesting in their garden, so I look forward to seeing the offspring. How exciting. I’ve been watching a few families of black swans in Breamlea Nature Reserve, and I must say that the cygnets are all doing very well. The swan parents are very nurturing and protective, just like the masked lapwing parents at the end of my street who guard their chicks with gestapo fury. The masked lapwing family who breed on the old helipad grassed area at Geelong Hospital hatched five chicks last week - I think that is a record for this family. Like many creatures that
live around here, the Lapwing family at the hospital will soon have to find a new home as the helipad is going to be converted into a car park. I did spot a young grey butcherbird when I was driving around the Woodlands Estate. Young grey butcherbirds resemble adults, but have black areas replaced with olive-brown. The young butcherbird I saw looked to still have some downy feathers on the undertail coverts. I received an email from Kevin who sent a photo of a young pacific gull feeding on a quite large fish at the Barwon River estuary. The silver gulls were certainly not getting near the fish. Thanks Kevin for sending in the photo. Hopefully there will be some migratory shorebirds in this area soon. I haven’t seen any as yet. I also received an email from Richard from Wallington who filled in my missing gaps of knowledge about superb fairy wren plumage colours following my article in the last edition of 'The Voice’. I spend way too much time looking at superb fairy wrens as they are just so beautiful.
We conserve, present and enhance the natural & developed coastal environs for the enjoyment and use of all
BARWON COAST Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management appointed by the State Government with responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land from 7W Collendina to 42W Blue Rocks, Barwon Heads covering our beautiful beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13thBeach. Our Committee members are local residents appointed with consideration of the skills and experience that they have to offer in the management of this important piece of coastline. A NEW COASTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Barwon Coast is pleased to announce that Arup and Hansen Partnership have been engaged to undertake the next iteration of its Coastal Management Plan (CMP). Coastal Crown land Committees of Management rely on a CMP for their primary strategic agenda. A requirement of the Coastal Management Act 1995, CMP’s are essentially an agreement between the government, the committee and its stakeholder community on how the reserves will be managed. For the Committee of Management, CMP’s provide direction and a business plan for achieving outcomes and actions identified in the plan. Essential for developing a strong and responsive CMP is comprehensive community stakeholder engagement. In the coming months Barwon Coast will work with the consultants Arup and Hansen Partnership on a program of opportunities for all community members to have input into the development of our next CMP. Please watch this space for further information. OUR ENVIRONMENT: WARNING ALL DOG OWNERS As the weather improves with the onset of spring more people and their trusty canines spend more time down the beach. It is great to see both people and dogs happily enjoying a stroll taking in some well-deserved vitamin D from the sun’s rays. However once again there has been a very disturbing event that could have been prevented. Barwon Coast responded to a call from a member of the public concerned for yearling seal’s welfare at 7W, Ocean Grove. Signage was installed along the access way and east and west of the seal. Being a yearling in poor condition, this animal was already compromised. It needed rest and understanding. Within the space of two hours the animal was attacked by a dog. Your dog may be well trained but many respond completely out of character when they find a seal, resulting in an unprovoked attack on the animal. Incidents like these are not acceptable and can be avoided through simple actions such as: •Havingyourdogonleadfromthecartothepointofdogoff-leashzone;and •Walkingtheareawithyourdogon-leashuntilyouarecomfortablethereisnowildlife takingrefugeonthebeach; •Keepingyourdogoff-leashnexttoyouwhilstwalkingsoyouhavequickerresponse
Cygnets at Breamlea. 160304 Thanks so much for the emails, they are much appreciated. For the first time in a long time a bird team did not win the AFL grand final. The wrong domestic mammal team won, but boy was it a magnificent victory.
If you are interested in any organised birdwatching activities, you can check out a calendar of events run by the Bellarine Birdlife Group at http:// birdlife.org.au/locations/birdlife-bellarine-peninsula - Jen Carr, Jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com
timetocontrolyourdog; •Keepingyourdogon-leashduringthepeakwildlifeperiodofAugusttoApril;or •Walkyourdogatarecreationalreserveorotherapprovedopenparkland. It is an offence for your dog to harass charge, rush at, injure a person, or another animal, including our wildlife. Between August to April we will not only have seals on our beaches but also exhausted, stressed shearwaters, compromised penguins and hooded plovers trying to raise their chicks. Our beaches are for our creatures, and it is a privilege to share the space with them. To report a seal on the beach call the AGL Marine Response Unit on 1300 245 678. To report people disregarding dog control laws call the City of Greater Geelong 5272 5272. To report a dog incident of a serious nature call the Police on 000. Together we can make a difference. MARINE AND COASTAL ACT CONSULTATION PAPER: The Victorian Government is delivering on its commitment to create a new Marine and Coastal Act to improve the management of our marine and coastal areas. To be confident that we are doing everything we can to protect marine and coastal environments now and into the future, the Victorian Government is creating a new Marine and Coastal Act as part of a broader system to manage our coastal areas. To find out more a ‘Public Open House’ will be held in Torquay on 11th October from 3 to 6 pm at Wyndham Resort, 100 The Esplanade, Torquay. Submissions are now open Comments and submissions on the Marine and Coastal Act Consultation Paper are now open and will close on Sunday 23 October 2016 at midnight AEST. This is an important opportunity for you to share your feedback and ideas on marine and coastal management in Victoria. Have Your Say To get involved in the conversation and to download a copy of the Consultation Paper visit Have Your Say at DELWP http://haveyoursay.delwp.vic.gov.au/ and provide DELWP with your preferred email address. By registering to provide feedback you will automatically receive email updates on the project and public consultation events. Your feedback will help inform the development of the new Act and important changes to our marine and coastal environments. Gary McPike General Manager
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IT’S been great weather for ducks, swans, spoonbills, and swamphens, but not for very much else. And the wind nearly blew me to Tasmania one day. Once again it’s been great to see so much water around after such a dry summer and autumn, so I think that the rain dance will soon be put on ice. The highlight of my fortnight was to spot a male crested shrike-tit at Rice Nature Reserve, on Horseshoe Bend Road in Mt Duneed. I’d only seen this bird once before, in July 2012, so it was a long time between drinks. I was fortunate to hear the bird before I saw it, and it had a most unusual call. The crested shrike-tit is a medium sized bird (about 15cm-19cm), with a black and white striped head and neck, a yellow belly, a small crest, a black throat, and a short heavy bill. The crested shrike-tit is found in eucalypt forests and woodlands, and along rivers in drier areas. These birds strip the bark off the trees, searching for insects under the bark. I received an email from David and Di who live in Woodlands. They have
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Good wins to young sides with the bat finishing with 2/112. Ocean Grove bowler Nathan Down had a great allround game having 0/1 off two overs and the wicket takers were Cooper Ward and Kody Harrison Roberts. Under 13: Ocean Grove Grubbers 4/77 def Ocean Grove Swans 1/65 The Swans started the inning cautiously and steadily with Oskar Walter and Alex Joyce putting on a terrific opening stand of 37 before both retiring. The team then built a very good total of 65 assisted greatly by Daniel Sfara and Oliver Corby and only losing one wicket for the innings. Great bowling effort from Jake Connellan who snared the only wicket. The Grubbers shortly after commenced the tough chase of 65. Openers Fletcher and Keck Harry Patterson posted a stand of 40 before both retiring. The Grubbers appeared to have the game in control when the Swans quickly fought back snapping up three quick wickets through Sam MGlynn, Corby and Sfara which put the game back into the balance. To the Grubbers’ credit they fought back with the middle order of Merric Platt, Cody McSween, Jake Connellan and Jack Newland steadying the ship. The Grubbers finally ran out victors, posting a total of 4/77 in an entertaining clash.
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OCEAN GROVE JUNIOR CRICKET Under 17: Ocean Grove 2/135 def Queenscliff 1/79 OCEAN Grove started the season well with a big win over Queenscliff at its fantastic new home ground at Shell Road. The team started well with a solid opening partnership of 48 by Nathan Scarpa (18) and Brad Walder (19). Max Sutton (31 no) and skipper Fletch Long (43 no) then combined for an excellent undefeated partnership of 82 in quick time to set a difficult target for the Coutas. In the field, Ocean Grove bowled accurately and fielded well to make scoring difficult for Queenscliff. All of the bowlers kept it tight, including some excellent spells from Noah DeBruijn, Bailey LeMaistre and Charlie Walter. Under 15: Queenscliff 2/112 def Ocean Grove 5/68 The captains for this season - Will Richardson and Noah Cunningham - lost the toss for the one-day game and the Grubbers were sent in to bat their 25 overs. The persistent yet steady bowlers from the Coutas left Ocean Grove boys being 0/5 after the first 10 overs. After 15 overs Cooper Ward was caught for seven and Taliesin Platt was retired with 9 runs after 18 overs. Josh Kuipers made a quick 6no, while Nathan Down gave the scoreboard some respect hitting three fours in his total of 29. Queenscliff then dominated
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First round to Grovers OCEAN GROVE BOWLS OCEAN Grove started the new season with a bang against last year’s semifinalist Queenscliff and it was the debut players that stood tall and showed they have what it takes at the Premier League level. Callum Hanna from Numurkah playing third for the experienced Craig Hodges and Chris Price from Colac Central in the same position for Mick West, took the game on and produced performances that helped the Grovers to a 14 shot Round 1 win. Rod Brehaut from Ballarat playing third for Tony Joel along with Chris Deppeler and Gary Burkett led the way for the home side to record a 19 shot margin. Joel, in early season fine form, had it on a string and controlled the match which gave the remaining three teams. Hodges finished the day plus four and Matt Flapper with another debut player Gary Redford leading held off former 300-game state representative Steve Sullivan by one to take 16 points. Rising to another level from last year the Grove Division Two premiers had the tough challenge of last year’s Premier Division team Torquay. Playing on the Torquay greens, Grove could only manage two points in their debut match in Division One. Former Gladstone Park and Commonwealth Games representative for Malta, Alf Vella, now in the Grove colours, stood proud with his rinks 10 shot win but they went down 84-105. Division Three travelled to Clifton Springs. Only nine shots separated the teams and the Grovers came away satisfied that they pressured the flag favourites. Barry Hair, Linda Flapper, Col Anderson and Faye Richardson took the only two points on the day by 12 against former Ocean Grove player Rick Webb. Wins in all home games in round one saw the Fives demolish City of Geelong with Elaine Price, Brendan Carroll, Keith Goldsmith and skipper Patricia Virtue carding the best score of the day 40-12. Division Eight and Division Ten made the clean sweep of wins against Belmont and Bareena respectively. Eights up with one rink win due to the 16 shot win by Steve Bryant, Dick Clay, Keith George and Skipper Trevor McArdle. Fourteen shots in the positive to Harold Curwood’s team ensured the points would remain with the Tens on the lush A green at home. The Sixers almost stole the show at Anglesea and only four shots separated the two teams with the Grovers coming home with one rink win courtesy of an eight-shot win to Reg Hungerford’s foursome. Peter Crammond found some early form to record a 12-shot win in the Nines however overall it was not enough to get the points with Dave Harvey’s team not having their best day.
Garry Redford was in fine form. 160350
Ocean Grove opened its bowls season on Saturday at Club Grove. 160351
Owen Clarke delivers the bowl. 160350
Stan Chivillo looks the goods. 160351
Norm Thomas shows his style on the green. 160350
Reigning premiers of the Midweek competition in Division One and it is one win and a loss from two outings. Round One against Torquay by the narrowest of margins was quickly brought back to earth in the biggest possible way with a 34 shot trouncing at the hands of last year’s runners-up Queenscliff. Division Two started the season with a comprehensive win against Clifton Springs and then suffered ordi-
nary weather to have a washout against Geelong Cement. The Midweek competition have experienced two weeks of weather that you would hope improves in future weeks however only two matches have been cancelled so far. Division Six were the big winner in round One 72-29 playing at home on the carpet but were not able to carry that same form into week two also experiencing a washout.
Moose en route to Perth OCEAN Grove’s Ken Thomas has earned the call up to the State Over 60s team to compete in the National Over 60s Sides Championships held in Perth this week. The Victorian team is aiming for back to back national titles after securing their victory in 2015-’16. GBR Champ JT JOAN Tennent has claimed back to
Day urges girls to get on board for surfing ONE of the most exciting and fun programs of the year, Surfing for Girls, is back in 2016 and will be coming to Ocean Grove. The program, which is in its 18th year, covers the entire state from Mallacoota to Portland taking girls surfing for the day. Utilising the abundance of positive female role models, participants are taught water safety, surf skills, and encourage physical activity. The program will be held in Ocean Grove on 5 and 6 November (elite girls training day).
Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM
“This is one of the most important programs in our calendar of events,” Surfing Victoria CEO Adam Robertson said. “It is at the core of what we want to encourage. Learning to surf, being safe in the ocean, but most importantly having fun and being active. “The program also allows us to reach communities throughout the whole state who may not have the opportunity to be involved in sporting programs throughout the year.” For only $20 participants
receive a surf lesson, learn how to perform a rescue and walk away with a show bag. This year, all participants will also go in the draw to win a brand new Modern BlackFish surfboard valued at $750 thanks to Global Surf Industries. All you have to do is participate in the program to have the chance to win. Global Surf Industries will also be providing demo boards for participants to try out at each location. Participants can register for any sessions online at www.surfingvic.com
Savannah Jenkins participating in the 2015 Surfing for Girls program at Ocean Grove. Picture: LIAM ROBERTSON
back GBR over 60 titles with a tough 21-19 win against Queenscliff star Dianne Roberts. Played at St Leonards last week, Tennent overcame club mate Faye Richardson also by two shots then withstood the challenge by Roberts in the final to claim victory. Tennent will be lucky enough to compete for a state title on her home greens as Ocean Grove will play host to the State Over 60 Singles on Wednesday 16 November.
Grubbers host first AGM at Shell Road OCEAN Grove Football Netball Club (OGFNC) will host its first ever annual general meeting at the Shell Road sports pavilion on Sunday 23 October. The $6 million state-of-the-art sports precinct opened its doors more than six months ago, in March this year. The Grubbers have encouraged members who wish to join the general committee or fill subcommittee positions to complete the club’s nomination form by 5pm on Wednesday 19 October. For more information please email oceangrovefnc@gmail.com or contact OGFNC secretary Elaine Pearson on 0426 210 051. In other club news, applications closed on Monday 10 October for the vacant Ocean Grove Netball Club senior coaching position.
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Women's Division 2 winners: Tori Mac accepting for Emily Russel, Lily Woodward, Ruby Clarke and Tiani Whyte accepting for Gabby Peacock. 160002
Women's Division 1 award winners: Mel De Bruin, Faye Kendall, Alexis Pearson, Allana Gilbee and Gina Murphy. 160002
Kian Major won the coveted Brian Burgess award. 160002
Gala night for Waves’ awards THE Surfside Waves Soccer Club held its senior presentation evening in the plush new pavilion which meant the club was able to host its own presentation evening for the first time. The room looked a treat after Kelly Clancy and her assistants transformed it with soccer-ball themed tables with a great front table display-
ing the shirts from all six teams being represented on the night. The food was superb and catered for by Driftwood’s very own Ty Simons. After the formalities, the players mingled and then the music began with the crowd picking their own
Mens Division 1 award winners: Steve McGain, Jack Pedler and Doug Miller. 160002
songs from a huge playlist. Everyone at Surfside Waves would like to thank the board of management for all of their efforts throughout the year in making this shared enterprise work for all the sporting clubs involved and here’s to a great future together.
Jordan Tabakovic won the Cath Sattler (pictured right) award. 160002
Men's Division 2 North awards: Darbi Moody, Beanie McInnes, Mick Langdon and Chris Shandley accepting Dan Holroyd's award. 160002
Under-17 boys awards: Julian Powell, Noah Mujica, Isaac Cavanaugh, Dale Perkins and Adrian Vodopic. 160002
Mens Division 2 South: Bodey Ditloff, Isaiah Mujica and Nic Goodwin with coach Pablo Mujica and president Kev Bowers. 160002
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Walter shines with 85 By Mark Heenan OCEAN GROVE CRICKET A GRADE COLLENDINA cruised to a six-wicket one-day A Grade victory against crosstown rivals Ocean Grove thanks to a match winning innings from Cobra coach Corey Walter. Chasing Ocean Grove’s 9-139 from its 40 overs finished at 4/142 and won with 10 overs to spare in the season opener at Collendina on Saturday 8 October. Walter - the A Grade’s most valuable player in 2015-’16 - was in sparkling touch with his knock of 85. Walter shared in a 71-run opening partnership stand with fellow opener Richie Peters (17). “I think chasing it is pretty important to keep wickets in hand and we were fortunate to get a couple of boundaries early which took a lot of pressure off,” Walter said. “We lost our first wicket at 71 and that makes a huge difference.” He said it was a nice way to start the season after the Cobras’ runner-up finish in A Grade in 2015-’16. Walter said it was a great sign his side had enormous depth, fast bowler Joe Hinkley and middle-order batsman Matt Davies were both unavailable. “A lot of things went our way which obviously helps, which is very pleasing,” Walter said. “This is the probably the strongest round one A Grade side I have played in a long time at the club - that is a good sign. “There was a couple of guys in our B Grade side that were very stiff not to get a game. “There is a lot of depth there with bat and ball.” Opposition Ocean Grove coach Paul Jubber credited Walter’s aggressive approach. “Corey (Walter) took the game away from us with his aggressive approach,” said Jubber, who took 2/24 from eight overs. “He was a class above.” Jubber and Grubber spinner Mick Gill, who returned to Ocean Grove after stints at Portarlington and Wallington, both grabbed two wickets. Earlier in the day Ocean Grove opening bat Dylan Thorley (35) top scored while young middle-order batsman Tom Beasley chipped in with 30. The Cobras had Ocean Grove on the ropes at 5/71 before the visitors lower order provided some late resistance. Cobra bowling all-rounder Andy Higgins (3/20) was his side’s leading wicket-taker with three scalps, while the evergreen Charlie Lamb (2/21) claimed two wickets.
Opener Nathan Madden started the season in style with a well crafted 61. 160352 Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM
Steve Coltish bowls one of his medium pacers for the Cobras. 160352 Adam Spiby trudges off, but not before he made a valuable contribution. 160352 Ocean Grove will meet battle-ofthe-bridge rival Barwon Heads in their first home game at the re-developed Ray Menzies Oval at Shell Road this Saturday. Collendina will travel to Drysdale to take on the Hawks in a two-day game on 15 October. B GRADE IT was a much different outcome at Ray Menzies Oval, Ocean Grove, the B Grade back-to-back premiers, claimed a 42-run win over Collendina in their one-day match. Batting first Ocean Grove posted a competitive target for the Cobras to chase as the Grubbers finished at 6/185 from its 40 overs. Ocean Grove wicket-keeper batsman Nathan Madden top scored with 61, while Adam Spiby (43) and Isaac Saunders (34) made valuable contributions with bat. Dean Britt and Jacob Gasior were the leading wicket-takers for the Cobras.
Adam Spiby made a valuable 43 for Ocean Grove's B Grade side on Saturday. 160352
In reply, Collendina faced out its 40 overs and compiled 9/143. Ocean Grove young leg-spin bowler Fletcher Long did the bulk of the damage with 4/31 from seven overs, while Grubber captain Lucas Baulch claimed 4/22. In other B Grade games Wallington claimed a comfortable eight-win over Newcomb (134) in their one-day match at Wallington. The Wallabies chased down Newcomb’s victory target of 135 and finished at 2/137 from 32.3 overs. Wallington pair Dane Wise-Graham (59) and Matthew Crooks (50no) both made half-centuries. C GRADE IN C Grade games, Grubber Ben Hanson made 81no in Ocean Grove’s total of 4/238 from their 40 overs against Portarlington at Portarlington. The Grubbers scored a 139-run win after Portarlington were dismissed for 99 from 33 overs.
Isaac Saunders made 34 for the Grubbers. 160352 Ocean Grove bowler Chris McSweeen (3/32) took three wickets, while Trent Lowe (2/14) and Billy Foord-Engelsman (2/19) both took two scalps. Collendina claimed a 53-run win over Barrabool in their C Grade oneday match at Barwon Common.
Batting first the Cobras made 114 from its 40 overs, in reply Barrabool were all out for 61 from 25.3 overs. Collendina bowler Craig Goodger finished with the incredible figures of 6/10 from 7.3 overs and claimed two maidens.
Collendina's B Grade side celebrates after getting Adam Spiby out. 160352
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Tamaryn Stevens with her two gold medals. 160144
TAMARYN Stevens won two gold medals at the recent Australian Transplant Games. The 24-year-old Ocean Grove cyclist won her medals in the 5km cycling time trial and the 30km cycling road race. Stevens recorded personal best times in both events - less than 10 minutes in the 5km time trial and less than 57 minutes in the 30km road race. Stevens will represent Australia in the World Transplant Games in Malaga Spain in 2017. Stevens had a kidney transplant after her mother Amy donated one of her kidneys 11 years ago after Tamaryn was diagnosed with focal segmental glomerular sclerosis, a disease that attacks the kidneys.
Tamaryn Stevens in action. 160144
Scoreboard is bang on THE cricket season started with a bang on Saturday with the new scoreboard at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval at Shell Road Reserve being put to good use. In a first for the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Assocition, the electronic scoreboard features individual batsmen’s runs and a marker that indicates which batsman is on strike. Collendina’s Dean Britt started the season well, catching a sky ball in the B Grade game against Ocean Grove. For more JAMIE CULLUM pictures and a full report on the weekend’s games, see page 31.
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