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All in for carols IT’S on again and this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever. The ever popular Carols in the Park is on Sunday 11 December for a 7pm start at the Ocean Grove Pavilion in Ocean Grove Park. It’s one of the biggest nights on the Grove calendar. For more details, see page 3. Holly, 9, Olive, 2, and Ashton, 11, took to the stage of the Ocean Grove Pavilion in anticipation of the annual Carols in the Park on Picture: JUSTIN FLYNN 11 December. 162604
Health audit set BELLARINE MP Lisa Neville announced that the State Government was commencing a forensic audit of Bellarine Community Health (BCH) after allegations of a misappropriation of funds. Ms Neville said the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) had written to the chair of BCH to outline the decision to undertake the audit and that this would involve a detailed examination of the circumstances surrounding the alleged fraud. The inquiry will look at the al-
leged misappropriation of funds from the public dental service, and assess whether the risks that led to the alleged fraud of the public dental service could apply to other parts of the organisation. “We will continue to press Bellarine Community Health to make the changes needed to rebuild confidence in the community,” Ms Neville said. “This audit will look closely at issues relating to financial management within the organisation. We also need to consider whether other organisations are better placed to deliver the services our local residents need.”
Bellarine Community Health said it would respond fully to the department including providing any information regarding advice received from the department and funding bodies. “I would like to reassure the community that Bellarine Community Health acted immediately when this matter was brought to our attention and acted in accordance with the advice provided. The organisation has also undertaken a review of its procedures and processes and implemented new checks and controls,” Bellarine Community Health chair Hazel Ingram said.
“At all times, Bellarine Community Health has operated with integrity and acted in good faith on the advice we were given.” The audit will: Investigate all financial and other transactions related to the alleged misappropriation of funds by a BCH employee. Investigate the financial management controls, procedures and systems in place at BCH for both the public dental clinic, and the broader organisation.
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Students are safely on board LIVING on the coast means summer days spent at the beach. And Ocean Grove Primary School Grade 6 students will be well equipped to spend their holidays in the water this silly season. The students undertook an extensive 10-day surf program at Ocean Grove Main Beach. “Living on the coast we think it’s important to get the students out in the ocean to teach them about rips and currents," Grade 6 teacher Josh Dunne said. “It’s just a really good, fun way to learn about water safety in the ocean." Students learned the basics of surfing and then got to try their new skills out in the ocean at 17W.
Ocean Grove Primary School Grade 6 teacher Josh Dunne. 162677
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And let the carols begin OCEAN Grove Carols in The Park has come of age. Now in its 21st year, the event has grown significantly, attracting huge audiences and boasting a stunning line-up of talented performers. This year’s event on Sunday 11 December at the Grove Pavilion, Ocean Grove Park, will be one of the biggest social events on the Bellarine’s social calendar. The line-up will include the Geelong Symphony Orchestra - fresh from its triumphant second concert From Russia With Love. Joining the musicians will be the Geelong Harmony Chorus, as well as a host of other leading local performers and local schools. Popular radio personality Mark Hyland will again be master of ceremonies and of course the carols would not be complete without a visit from Santa. Gates will open at 6pm to allow for families to grab a snag or delicious pancake, enjoy a picnic or just chill out in the Kids Zone with face painting and fun activities.
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Last year's carols were a huge hit. 148453 Thanks to the support of the Ocean Grove Connected Communities, safe LED candles will be available at each of the entry gates on the night. Official proceedings begin at 7pm and entry is a gold coin donation. Locals are also invited to bring an un-
wrapped gift to put under the giant Christmas tree, with all contributions distributed to needy children by Cottage by the Sea. For more information, visit the carols website at www.oceangrovecarols. org
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Paths plan set, now brace for the cost OVER 800 residents have responded to an Ocean Grove footpath survey, contributing valuable information used by the City of Greater Geelong to produce the Principal Pedestrian Network for Ocean Grove. The City’s city services acting general manager Vicki Shelton said the purpose of the survey was to identify a preferred footpath network and explore how the new infrastructure should be funded. “We recognise access to a continuous network of footpaths promotes health, improves safety, and advances accessibility while reducing car dependence,” Ms Shelton said. However, many streets in Ocean Grove remain without footpaths. The Ocean Grove Structure Plan, G21 Principal Bike Network and Town Centre Urban Design Framework all identify the need to improve footpath and cycling connections. Ms Shelton said the volume of survey responses demonstrated the strong commitment Ocean Grove residents had to their community. “Path safety was the most important characteristic identified by respondents,” she said. “Over 400 respondents requested pedestrian crossing improvements, at 71 locations. After reviewing these requests 18 crossing upgrades have been included.” The network includes 27km of footpaths and shared pathways, an increase from 18km in the initial draft. Eighty-two per cent of all survey respondents said the costs of new footpaths should be shared beyond immediately abutting property owners, through a sliding scale applied to properties within 400m of the footpaths or by having all property owners in Ocean Grove contribute.
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Getting summer ready THE Ocean Grove Fire Brigade held its annual caravan park training day recently with 60 attendees from across the region. Park staff got up-to-date information from various speakers including CFA community safety officers and firefighters. Topics covered include presentations on legislation and regulations, putting those rules into practice and how to deal with a fire in or near their park. Information was provided with presentations and practical excer-
cises, where attendees got hands-on with fire fighting equipment they may need to use in an emergency. A tabletop excercise was also held which looked at how park operators can plan for and react to a grass or bushfire that may affect their park. They day was rounded off by a barbecue lunch and a chance to look over the appliances at Ocean Grove to give the attendees an appreciation of the size of the fire trucks and how access to parks can be an issue in emergencies.
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Loads of care is on cards FROM now until 27 December, Ocean Grove shoppers can provide financial support to children and young people affected by cancer, by purchasing a $2 Redkite donation card from Coles at Ocean Grove. In the lead-up to Christmas, local residents can show their support for families affected by cancer amid predictions that demand for financial assistance among cancer patients is likely to soar by more than 20 per cent across Victoria. National cancer charity, Redkite, predicts financial assistance for children and young people affected by cancer will be in higher demand than ever before as families feel the pressure with growing costs during the holiday season. Victorian mother Simone Clements, whose six-year-old son Hayden Clements was diagnosed with a brain tumour, said the support from Redkite was invaluable in helping families such as her own. “Redkite provides huge relief. Without them we couldn’t have got through this year. We received food and petrol vouchers and that assisted us so much,” she said. “We were travelling into the hospital four to five days a week and the petrol bill, parking, medications and spending on food at the hospital just accumulated very quickly, and that didn’t even include babysitters or feeding extra family members who came to help.”
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Year finishes on a high note By Justin Flynn ANDREA Robertson’s 2016 is finishing with a flurry of awards. Andrea won the prestigious Ross Lipson award and has reached the top 30 in the Australian Songwriters Association Songwriting Contest. The Ocean Grove singer, songwriter and musician was presented with the Ross Lupson award at the Queenscliff Music Festival. The award is in its third year and acknowledges a female from the local area who has shown excellence in, along with promoting and supporting, the local music industry. “It feels like I’m pinching myself - it’s such a huge honour,” Andrea said. “To be acknowledged for the part that I’m playing in Ocean Grove and the Bellarine, it’s a real honour and there would be many that would be deserving of it.” Andrea said it was always a thrill to perform in front of local people. “I love performing in the local community because I have such a strong connection here,” she said. “It’s great seeing familiar faces in the crowd.” The Ross Lipson award brought with it $1000 in prize-money and a $1000 voucher for Music Workshop. She will use the cash to fast-track her new album, which has been delayed. Andrea is working on her second album, which will be released next year after initially hoping for a Christmas 2016 release date. It follows her debut album ‘It’s About Time’ from July 2014. Her music is blues influenced. “Blues is a dominant theme fused with a little bit of folk and rockabilly - it just all seems to blend together,” she said. Andrea entered some songs in the Australian Songwriters Association Songwriting Contest and has made the top 30 and is waiting on judges to announce the top 10 on 14 December.
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Top playgroup THE Ocean Grove Playgroup was recognised for its longevity and quality recently. The group was a finalist for Regional Playgroup of the Year at the Playgroup Victoria Awards.
Playgroup president Nicola Hyde was a finalist for Playgroup Leader of the Year. Nicola is in fact the daughter of a founding member. The playgroup offers many
opportunities for young children and parents to play and develop and be connected to their community. The judges were impressed with the fact that the playgroup has operated since 1981.
Class of '81: The original Ocean Grove Playgroup.
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FOR many of our local residents, like the hooded plovers (Thinornis rubricollis), spring and summer is an important time of new beginnings. Along the Ocean Grove coast, ’hoodies’ are breeding, nesting and raising their young between September and March. They create shallow depressions (called scrapes) just above the high tide mark where they will lay one or two eggs. These birds are listed as vulnerable in Victoria and their choice of nesting site means they are in
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Best friend on the beach DOG control laws changed on 1 December and Barwon Coast is encouraging all dog owners to be familiar with the change. “The dog control orders for the beaches of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads change on 1 December. These changes are to cater for more people frequenting the coast, protect our environment and share this valuable resource with all users,” Maddie Glynn from Barwon Coast said. “Not everyone who comes to the beach appreciates dogs in their space, and it does lead to conflict. In addition to this, August to April is when our coastline has more wildlife utilising both the coastal reserves and beach zones. Wildlife take priority over a dog off-leash zone so be mindful when visiting the beaches to be on the lookout for wildlife trying to rest or raise their young.” Ocean Grove Spit became a dogs-on-leash area on 1 December. This means that from 13W Ocean Grove, around the Spit and along the estuary up to Riverview Family Caravan Park becomes dogs on leash. From 18 December, stricter controls come into place prohibiting dogs along sections of the coast for the peak season. To assist people in understanding where you can and cannot take your dog Barwon Coast, in partnership with Ocean Grove Coastcare, hosted a community event at 13W on 3 December. Meet the Neighbours is about community caring for
Michelle with Snowy and Twiggy. 162799 Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM
Moby, Maple and Milli-Mai. 162799 Taking a closer look. 162799 community. There were interactive activities for people of all ages, opportunities to test your skills and knowledge and creative ideas for free giveaways. Dogs on beaches is a privilege not a right, and we must all understand and accept that we may have to change our own
behaviour from time to time to share this valuable resource. If you would like a copy of the dog control orders for the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads beaches, visit www. barwoncoast.com.au or phone: 5254 1118 to receive a hard copy in the mail.
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Scholarly in their support EACH year at the Graham Bath Awards Rotary Ocean Grove invites the three primary schools in town to give Grade 6 pupils the opportunity to share in events such as attending a community meeting, volunteering, a cultural interview, attending an arts experience, sport and the like. More than 50 children took part and some from each school related their experience recently to the Rotary Club. A scholarship is awarded annually to a student in each of Year 11 and Year 12 at Bellarine Secondary College to a student selected by the college. Ava Redman has completed Year 12 and is looking forward to studying fine arts, Nina Denham will enter Year 12 in 2017 and hopes to study music (cello) and the new student entering Year 11 is Charlotte Tilley. Tiffany Shih from Taiwan is the current inbound student, lives in Taipei and is attending Bellarine Secondary. Tiffany described her home, her favourite foods, the transport system in Tai-
Rotary Exchange students Jacqui Honeywell and Tiffany Shih. 162391 pei and showed photos of her family and friends. When she finishes her study year, she will concentrate on learning Japanese. Jacqui Honeywell from Barwon Heads is heading to Hanover in Germany and she is very excited to be given the opportunity of schooling in that country.
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Gents lunch MORE than 220 people packed out the Flying Brick Cider House for the annual Gentleman of Geelong lunch. Just over $50,000 was raised for Movember and men’s health. Guests were treated to talks from Filthy Rat author Simon Illingworth and The Age columnist Cameron Anson. The event is in its 13th year and was the brainchild of David and Lyndsay Sharp (directors of Jack Rabbit, Flying Brick, Curlewis Golf Club). David’s best friend took his life in regional NSW 14 years ago and that was the motivation for starting the lunch.
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Opposed to these branch cutbacks WE are dismayed by the City of Greater Geelong’s proposal to remove 140 non-native trees along Griggs Creek, Curlewis early next year. Although these mature trees are not native, they provide visual amenity, habitat for birdlife and function as windbreaks. Removal of these trees over a short period may cause further erosion of the creek. Only a short consultation period prior to Christmas is proposed, with an information session scheduled for 7 December. Proposed rehabilitation and revegetation of Griggs Creek is welcome, but is it necessary to remove so many mature trees in such a short time? On current plans, summer on the Bellarine will be accompanied by the wail of chainsaws in February and March. Anne and Mike Ferres, Curlewis.
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Weather adds life By Andrew Mahoney, Chairman Bellarine Group Community Safety Committee THERE is no doubt this has been one of the wettest seasons we have seen in the Bellarine for a long time. Lake Connewarre near Barwon Heads has water and bird life for the first time in many years, farm dams across the Bellarine Peninsula are full and crops are looking healthy thanks to record rainfalls. Despite the rain and based on climate data and input from Australia’s fire services, the 2016 Southern Australia Seasonal Outlook predicts western Victoria is heading towards a fire season with an above normal fire risk. Nationally, we have had the second wettest winter on record, and here in Victoria, September was the wettest in nearly 100 years. At the same time, each month of 2016 has been above the average mean temperature. We know that water, good soil moisture plus sunshine equals strong vegetation growth, which be-
comes fuel for fires. The Brigades across the Bellarine are busy preparing for the summer fire season. There are a range of activities we undertake including a refresh of our firefighting skills, checks across all appliances and a group exercise was held in midOctober to run through several scenarios and practice our response. Combining the collective years of experience of our members, we are well prepared to protect our communities - residents and holidaymakers alike - during the fire season. Across the Bellarine we support our fellow brigades and they support us - we are committed to keeping our communities safe all year round. When the pagers go we respond, regardless of time of day, the weather or situation. Volunteers and career firefighters work closely together across the year and share a mutual respect for our collective skills, expertise and experience. Fire is a shared responsibility.
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Music festival that had it all THE Queenscliff Music Festival celebrated 20 years, pulling off a birthday spectacular that had the scenic seaside village bursting with performances, activities, eating, drinking, merrymaking and more good times than ever before. The sun shone bright and music rang through the festival arena and out throughout the town from break of day and well into the night across the festival weekend. Gliding high on the success of its first ever ticket sell out, festival organisers delivered an extraordinary program with highlights as diverse as Australian music icons Peter Garrett and Paul Kelly, international mega star Ben Harper, and reformations from crowd favourite ’90s hit machines Killing Heidi and George. As always the festival offered audiences a chance to discover something new, including the pint-sized US powerhouse Julien Baker on her debut Australian tour who had audiences in awe with her hypnotic vocals and solo guitar performance. Having recently shot to international acclaim, NSW dreamy indie pop alt country singer Julia Jacklin performed her first ever Queenscliff show and proved why she’s been dubbed by Rolling Stone as one of their “Future Is Now” artists. Canadian Matt Anderson was another newcomer to the QMF stage and its unlikely that anyone who caught his spine-tingling show will forget it anytime soon. The QMF Comedy Show was back with
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■ 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.
Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm5.30pm.
Maggie’s Bar ■ Friday 9 December, Jerome Wools, 7pm. ■ Saturday 10 December, Michael Yule, 8pm. ■ Sunday 11 December, Double Take, 4pm. ■ Friday 16 December, Kristy Wilson, 7pm. ■ Saturday 17 December, Jude McGovern, 8pm. ■ Sunday 18 December, Liberty Belle, 4pm. ■ Friday 23 December, Nick Anderson, 7pm. ■ Saturday 24 December, The Wright Connection Erin and Jack Wright, 7.30pm. ■ Sunday 25 December, Unplugged Jam Night, from 5pm.
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 ■ Live acoustic music Friday nights, open mic nights Wednesday and Thursday nights. Inquiries 5254 1188. Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm.
MARKETS & FAIRS 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.
Barwon Heads Community Hall ■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.
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 ■ Open weekends and public holidays, 11am5pm, new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays. Ph: 5250 5760.
GET ACTIVE Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall ■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com
Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove ■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Call Marg 5255 1335. ■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.
Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove ■ Wednesdays 9am, Volleyball, 9.30am exer-
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.
Bellarine Church of Christ Hall, 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove ■ 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.
cises to music for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.
READING AND WRITING
Queenscliff RSL Hall
Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.
■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.
Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway ■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Ph: 5251 3393.
Barwon Heads Community Hall ■ Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Ph: 0435 481 920.
Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove ■ Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group.
Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads ■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga. Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au ■ 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.
■ 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
Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Ph: 5255 4294.
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Ocean Grove Hotel ■ Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.
* Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale ■ Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812.
Samata Yoga classes
Ocean Grove Walkers
■ Tuesdays 6:15pm, Wednesdays 9:30am, 11:00am, 6:30pm, Saturdays 8am. Meditation classes. Thursday 6.30pm. Satya Centre, 100 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. 0428 673 077 or 0402 098 793.
■ Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information
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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. 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
Fourth Monday of every month
Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.
Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
Tuesdays
Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.
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. 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.
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,
Last Tuesday of every month.
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
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.
Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 0447 853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435.
Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon, at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.
First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.
Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect our coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661.
Second Wednesday of every month
Saturdays
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.
Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.
Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.
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Authentic tastes of India BUTTER chicken, tikka masala, lamb madras, hot naan ... Ocean Grove’s newest Indian restaurant is proving very popular with locals. Upstairs at the police station end of The Terrace, Blue Mountain specialises in tantalising Indian food and also includes halal dining options. Your host John Yonzon has years of experience as a chef and will make sure your meal is cooked to perfection. John has been in the industry for almost 25 years. When asked what brought him to Ocean Grove, John simply pointed out the window of the restaurant to the amazing view of Bass Strait and the beach. Blue Mountain serves all the usual delicious Indian fare including beef, chicken, seafood and lamb. You can order dinner online from 4.30pm seven days a week and the restaurant is open for dinner seven days a week if you want to dine in. It’s also open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday. The banquets are among the most popular items on the menu and includes a ’kids banquet’ which is customised especially for hungry little ones.
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environment Black-faced cormorants.
A gannet and chick at Pope's Eye.
Eurasian coot at Blue Waters Lake.
Contact with the colonies delights The most unusual sight was the presence of a yellow-faced honeyeater on one of the flowering shrubs on the beach. On the trip back to Queenscliff we saw banjo sharks and starfish and a pod of dolphins. A perfect end to a great day. My other highlight was participating in the 2016 Hooded Plover Biennial Count. I walked with Warren from Barwon Coast, from 6W to the Barwon Heads Bridge. We saw evidence of hooded plover activity near 6W in the dunes, but did not spot one hooded plover. In fact there were not many birds
at all, probably because of the huge number of people and dogs inhabiting the beach. I have since read that there are five breeding pairs of hooded plovers along the stretch of coast between Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove, so dog walkers will soon be greeted by fenced off areas and volunteers helping the little chicks cope with the traffic along the beach. I did manage a walk around Blue Waters Lake in Ocean Grove, where I spotted a few Eurasian coot chicks with their parent birds. The young birds were quite different in colour to the parent birds, which are black with
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 about to begin the first phase of our community engagement for the new 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. We want to hear from you, our community about what you value and cherish about your foreshores and beaches that are managed by Barwon Coast; we want to hear about what concerns you, and what ideas you have. Community Open Houses are planned for Barwon Heads at the Barwon Heads Caravan Park – Football Club Rooms, on Wednesday 7th of December between 3:30 & 7:00 pm and at Ocean Grove Senior Citizens 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, the following week on Wednesday 14th between 3:30 & 7:00 pm. Managers, Committee Members and consultants Arup and Hansen Partnership, will be on hand to discuss any aspect of Barwon Coast’s work. Please drop in, even if only for a few minutes, and get some information on the many ways you can be involved. OUR ENVIRONMENT: Blue Bottle Sea Jellies: Blue Bottle Sea Jellies have arrived along our shores. These animals, yes not a single animal, are a colony of four kinds are at the mercy of the winds. Each animal is dependent on the other for survival. For example, the float is a single individual, the tentacles are another animal that detects and captures food, transferring it to the digestive animals. When the stinging capsule is stimulated, it turns itself right side out. The tubes are armed with spines or barbs that penetrate and anchor on a victims flesh releasing a toxic mixture of phenols and proteins. Blue bottles even on the shore can still inflict a painful sting. If stung, remove the animals from the victim using tweezers or gloved hand. Wash the affected area with lots of sea water and cover with icepack or pour tolerable hot water on the site; be careful that the water is not too hot. If swelling of the face, difficulty breathing occur or signs of reaction call emergency on 000 Dogs on Our Beaches: Meet the Neighbours is a community event taking place on Saturday December 3rd at 13W
a white beak and forehead. The chicks have downy black and yellow feathers and they have an orange-red head and a red bill. I didn’t spot the Eurasian boot’s nest at BWL, so I’ll have to take more notice next spring! I received a lovely email from Roy, from St Leonards, who described his favourite bird as being a song thrush, which is a bird that was introduced to Melbourne in the 1860s from Eurasia. I told Roy that I don’t think I’ve ever seen a song thrush, and apparently they are becoming very uncommon. I checked out the call of a song thrush and it’s very beautiful, and I
beach access way Hodgson Street Ocean Grove. We welcome all beach users to come on down for a chat about anything coastal, wild or doggy. The day will provide interactive activities and test your knowledge and skills. This is a free community event for the community. Let’s work together to all gain greater understanding of marine and coastal environments and how we can all share this important resource together. New Year’s Eve Fireworks: Barwon Coast working with Bellarine Police, CFA and other community members are celebrating New Year’s Eve with fireworks at 10pm. All the other usual measures will be in place at Ocean Grove main beach to ensure people celebrate in a safe manner. Road access to the main beach car park will be closed from 6pm; The Wave Church (Ocean Grove Baptist Church) will be assisting providing a free sausage sizzle and free water on the night and Barwon Coast have engaged St Johns Ambulance to be present for the majority of the evening. On behalf of Barwon Coast please celebrate safely. Gary McPike General Manager
most definitely have never heard or seen one. I also received an email from Kevin who has been checking out the small flock of around six ruddy turnstones that have been feeding at low tide around the St Leonards pier. Thanks so much for the lovely emails and photos from Kevin, they are much appreciated. Chris and Pete have young kookaburras in their nest in their garden in Woodlands. I can’t wait to see the fledglings. Have a lovely few weeks before the weather becomes hot hot hot! - Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com
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I’VE had a few highlights over the past few weeks. I ventured to Mud Island with the Bellarine Birdlife Group, via Pope’s Eye and Chinaman’s Hat - which was, as always, a fantastic day out. At Pope’s Eye there were young gannets and a few black-faced cormorants which are always beautiful photographic subjects. We only saw 19 species of birds for the whole day, but on Mud Island there were massive colonies of silver gulls, crested tern, straw-necked ibis, white ibis and Caspian tern, complete with many young chicks.
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are Tough day for Cobras Winners grinners COLLENDINA JUNIOR CRICKET UNDER 15s COLLENDINA Under 15s made one of the longest trips in local cricket to the Mt Moriac Recreation Reserve to take on the combined Modewarre/Winchelsea/Anglesea outfit in a Round 6 clash. The Cobras are searching for their first win of the season. The toss was lost by captain Xavier Norman and the Cobras would spend the morning in the field. The MWA innings started strongly with the first wicket falling at 39. It took a run out to get the breakthrough. There were no real collapses as the MWA batsmen formed some very strong partnerships against some, at times, wayward bowling. The batting was very good from the opposition and they finished with a score of 9/272. Izaak Terhorst, Nick Gibbon, Mitch Wingrave and Spencer Bryan took one wicket apeice while Norman took 3/21 late in the innings. A strong batting performance will be needed from the Cobras on day two. The challenge was set. Xavier Norman and Izaak Terhorst opened the batting but the start wasn’t good. Terhorst went early with the score on zero. The only batsmen to provide any resistance were Mitch Wingrave, Charlie Every and Sam Donegan. Wingrave made a fine 24 batting at number three, Every was solid with 23 and the reliable Donegan made 36 batting at number six. Levi Norman’s help was also appreciated with an entertaining four runs. The Cobras were dismissed for 125. Well short of the 272 total. UNDER 13s Another great two days of cricket by an improving Cobras team against the well-drilled Ocean Grove Swans. A terrific game of
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Liam Duckett chases the ball. 162800
Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM The Cobras celebrate a wicket in the Under 13 game. 162800
Jack Newland made 11 not out. 162800 tight Cobras bowling only let down by dropped catches which cost the team plenty. Great cricketing lesson learnt by everyone. Jack Every led the way with the ball against a tough breeze with 0/6 off four overs.
Ocean Grove discuss tactics. 162800 Koby Welch continued his improvement with 1/11 off four overs and Tom Gross and Max McLachlan restricted the runs with terrific line and length spells. Our boys then chased a competitive 197 total to
fall short with well made 159. Major contributors with the bat were Max McLachan (15no), Zak Poynder (15no) and Jack Every a swashbuckling 15. Alex Gibbon debuted in Under 13s for an exciting 9 runs.
Teams fire opening shots THE Ocean Grove Football/Netball Club held its opening training night late last month. Senior football and netball players enjoyed a night of mixed netball round-robin. Senior A Grade netball coach Elyse Howard ran the event and there was a barbecue after.
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OCEAN GROVE JUNIOR CRICKET UNDER 17: Ocean Grove 7/248 def Leopold 6/195 Round 6 saw Ocean Grove host Leopold at Shell Road. Fletcher Long finally won a toss, and elected to bat. On his return from injury Nathan Scarpa anchored the innings with a very well compiled 65, guiding his team to a very good score of 7/248. He was ably assisted by Max Sutton (29), Charlie Walter (22), and Matthew Stanic who top-scored with a hard hitting 66 that included six boundaries. A solid bowling and fielding display by Ocean Grove limited Leopold to 6/195 in reply from their 51 overs. Max Sutton led the way with three catches, while the bowlers shared the wickets with one each to Flynn Hardiman (1/25), Nathan Scarpa (1/27), Noah DeBruijn (1/9), James Butteriss (1/14) and Brad Walder (1/1), while the highlight was Lachie Murnane’s first wicket for Ocean Grove, finishing with 1/7 off 2 overs. A solid win by Ocean Grove to consolidate their position in the top four. Under 13: Ocean Grove Swans 7/197 def Collendina Cobras 7/147 The Round 6 match at the Snake Pit saw the blockbuster of the round with the Collendina Cobras hosting Ocean Grove Swans. The Cobras were first to have a hit and started the game very well with a terrific opening stand of 59. The Cobras looked set to build a big score when Jack Newland 2/8 and Billy Dawson 2/19 tore through the Cobras' top order with the Cobras losing 6/50. The whole Swans team’s tight bowling and excellent fielding saw them restrict the Cobras to 7/147. In reply the Swans top order looked in trouble early losing 3/25. Enter Merrick Platt (31) and Billy Dawson (31) who stood firm and with some aggressive batting posted a fourth wicket stand of 81. The Swans scoring was suddenly restricted and some good bowling from the Cobras saw the Swans drop 3/20. The loss of these wickets saw Cody McSween (24) and Toby Gill (12) come together to score a sixth wicket stand of 40 which steadied the ship for the Swans. The Swans continued to hit the ball hard and ran out winners posting 6/197. Another good win for the Ocean Grove Swans which makes it four wins from six games.
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Grovers sitting at top of ladder OCEAN GROVE BOWLS OCEAN Grove’s Premier Division side accepted the challenge of going head to head with the competition leader Lara last week playing at Lara. In the battle for pole position, the Grovers got off to a shaky start trailing Lara by around 20 shots in the early stages. A short fightback before tea resulted in a six-shot deficit between the two in-form Geelong teams. With the game going shot for shot, after the break Lara again took the momentum and it wasn’t until near the 75-end mark the Grovers responded. Rod Swan, Owen Clark, Chris Price and Mick West were playing great bowls to control their Lara opposition while the rinks of Tony Joel and Craig Hodges were starting their fightback in their matches. It wasn’t until the 85th end the Grovers hit the front and then rallied to the finish line to secure the match points and sit top of the table after eight rounds. CLUB FINALS Friday 9 December at 4pm will be the final of the Men’s 21up, Veterans, and Minor Singles. Spectators are encouraged to go along for a drink, watch some great bowls and enjoy three club finals being played together. JACK ATTACK TWILIGHT BOWLS 2017 Interested in the social side of
our great game? Looking for something fun to do on a Wednesday night for sx weeks. Then Jack Attack is for you. The six-week competition commences on Wednesday 25 January. With $1500 prizemoney on offer, Jack Attack is focused on the inexperienced novice bowlers looking to take to the greens for the first time. Teams consist of three players per night, you can rotate players weekly. The format is sets play which is quick, exciting fun and includes power plays and substitutes. Weekly prizes, competition winners, music, drinks, social bowls with a difference. For more information or to enter your team call Matt at Ocean Grove Bowls Club on 5255 1662. BAREFOOT BOWLS 2017 Holidaying in Ocean Grove? Have you got family or friends staying with you. Ever tried Barefoot Bowls? Then Ocean Grove is the place to be. January Barefoot Bowls commences on Monday 2 January and will be available to the public each Wednesday and Friday following throughout January. Call the Ocean Grove Bowls Club on 5255 1540 to book your spot. Bookings are essential as Barefoot Bowls is popular and spots are limited.
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Val Cook in action for Ocean Grove's Division Five team. 162801
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On your marks, get set, go: Ocean Grove SLSC in action at the Under 11 Beach Flags event at LSV State Nipper Carnival in South Melbourne on Sunday 4 December. 162809 Pictures: OCEAN GROVE SLSC
AROUND 80 Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Nippers participated in the summer’s first Life Saving Victoria (LSV) State Nipper Carnival at South Melbourne on Sunday 4 December. The South Melbourne location was a bay carnival event. “What a great day we had - Was extremely rewarding to see so many Grove Nippers competing and doing so with a smile on their faces,” Ocean Grove SLSC Surf Sport
Coordinator Shane Bird said. Other nearby surf life saving clubs to participate included Torquay, Jan Juc, Fairhaven and Anglesea. Bay clubs Williamstown, Mentone, Half Moon Bay, Black Rock and the Mornington Peninsula clubs Sorrento, Portsea, Point Leo and Mornington also took part. The next LSV State Nipper Carnival takes place at Cosy Corner in Torquay on Friday 6 January.
Come and join one of the most inclusive clubs around We have great facilities and a welcoming nature, our growth over the last 2 years has been staggering. We will organise coaching courses and you will be fully supported by the club Please send expressions of interest to surfsidewaves@hotmail.com.au
Surfside Waves are urgently seeking coaches for the 2017 season Mens Division 1, Womens division 1, under 12 boys, under 15 boys, Under 12 girls, under 14 girls, under 13 boys, under 17 boys, miniroos under 7’s to under 11
Pack up time: Ocean Grove SLSC crew get ready to pack up at the LSV State Nipper carnival in South Melbourne. 162809
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Demons fall from grace COLLENDINA A Grade strode to a comfortable 71-run victory against the gallant Portarlington in its two-day clash at home on Saturday 3 December. Winless Portarlington put in a gutsy effort with the bat, but it was not enough to successfully chase down an improbable 304-run target for the win. Portarlington posted 8/232 from 75 overs on day two, its highest total of 2016/17 and batted its entire 75 overs for the first time this season. Collendina coach Corey Walter said his side’s first day score of 6/303 help set up the win. “They (Portarlington) had a couple of good partnerships in their middle order batting, we bowled pretty well early,” Walter said. “We probably took the game away from them with 300 on the board.” The Cobras are in second spot after five rounds with three wins and draw. Gun batsman Ben Ricardo (138) shined on day one with a century, his second ton against the Demons in 2016. Collendina all-rounder Andy Higgins (95) fell five runs short of a hundred but combined in a significant 205run stand with Ricardo. The Ricardo and Higgins 200-plus stand was the Cobras third highest batting partnership in the club’s A Grade history. Ricardo has been involved in the club’s three highest batting partnership stands. Star Portarlington all-rounder Paul McGrath (5/65) showed his class and experience on day one to claim a fivewicket haul and close in on the all-time BPCA A Grade wicket-taking record. McGrath (54) compiled a valuable half-century on day two, while Port skipper Darren Duff (59) top scored for the visitors.
Cobras Joe Hinkley (3/67) and Jye Hearps (3/64) were the best performers with ball, the pair took three wickets apiece in the absence of ace strike bowler Charlie Lamb. Cobra Cameron Kavaliunas claimed three catches to help dismiss Duff and McGrath. COLLENDINA B Grade suffered a 112-run defeat in their two-day game against Portarlington at Portarlington. Batting first Portarlington was all out for 248 from 73 overs. Cobra Daniel Worn (5/101) claimed a five-wicket haul off his 29 overs, while teammate Craig Goodger took 3/42 from 21 overs. In reply the Cobras were dismissed for 136 from 47.4 overs. Collendina batsman Alastair Grant (50) made a fine half-century. COBRA Ross Norman steered his side to a six-wicket win over Portarlington in their two-day clash at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus. Norman hit 77 in Collendina’s score of 4/190 from 52 overs on day two. Batting first the Demons were all out for 187 from 57 overs on 26 November. Clynt Combridge took 4/43 from 13 overs on day one, while team-mate Jack Lane took 3/23 from eight overs. COLLENDINA 2 defeated St Leonards 2 by 32 runs in their one-day game at Point Lonsdale Recreation Reserve on Saturday. Batting first the Cobras made 9/191 from its 40 overs. Craig Jeffrey (55) made a fine halfcentury and took 3/29 with the ball. In response St Leonards were all out for 159 from 35.5 overs. Simon Muscat claimed a personal best with 4/12 from six overs.
Jye Hearps took 3/64 for the Snakes in their win against Portarlington.
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Corey Walter had the tidy figures of 2/32 from 15 overs. 162805
Grubbers claim vital win over Bulls - when it counts OCEAN Grove A grade consolidated its top four spot with a hard fought two-wicket away win over Barrabool on Saturday 3 December. Chasing 231 for victory the Grubbers posted 8/247 from 74 overs at Barrabool Oval to secure six points and move into third position on A Grade table after five rounds. Ocean Grove coach Paul Jubber confirmed while wins away from home were critical, he said there was always room for improvement. “We were really pleased to get the win, wins away from home are crucial,” Jubber said. “Being in the four at Christmas doesn’t assure you of anything come finals time. “We still have room for improvement with our young group.” Grubber playing assistant coach Mick Kenneady (50) continued his consistent season with his third halfcentury in the space of four matches. Ocean Grove pair Jackson Kent (43) and Issac Saunders (46) also made fine contributions with bat. “Really pleased with Kenneady, Kent and Saunders,” Jubber said. Barrabool opening bowler Nathan Findlay (3-25) claimed a three-wicket haul. On day one, Corey Buxton (2-60) claimed two wickets. Ocean Grove went into the game with only the one recognised spinner with coach Paul Jubber, as Mick Gill retired before the Round 5 clash, while leg-spinner Thomas Kent did not play. Barrabool coach and gun batsman Kane Pickering top scored with an excellent 75. Ocean Grove will face bottomplaced Queenscliff in a two-day clash at home at Ray Menzies Oval this Saturday, its final game before the Christmas break.
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Dan Roddis took 3/34 for Ocean Grove in his side's B Grade match against Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM Barrabool. 162803 GRUBBER Paul O’Donoghue starred with bat and ball in Ocean Grove’s first innings B Grade victory against Barrabool on Saturday at Ray Menzies Oval. In fact the Grubbers almost pulled off a rare outright win after Barrabool were rolled for only 89 from 36.5 overs. In its second dig the Bulls were 8/72 from 38 overs. O’Donoghue smashed 14 boundaries in his knock of 81 as the Grubbers posted 9/288 from 75 overs on day one. O’Donoghue (5/20) backed it up with the ball and claimed a five-wicket haul from 10.5 overs in the Bulls first innings. Grubber team-mate and left-arm speedster Dan Roddis put himself in the frame for an A recall with 3/34 from 11 overs in the first innings. Ocean Grove young spinner Fletch-
er Long (3/32) and Grubber B Grade captain Lucas Baulch (3/9) each took three wickets apiece in Barrabool’s second innings. OCEAN Grove C Grade scored a 75-run victory in their two-day game against Barrabool at Barwon Common on Saturday. Batting first the Grubbers made 9/248 from their 60 overs thanks to a half-century from veteran Greg Scarpa (70). In reply, Barrabool made 6/173 from its 60 overs. Grubber bowlers Trent Lowe (2/25) and Callum Docherty (2/30) both took two wickets apiece. THE Grubbers recorded an easy 10-wicket win over Collendina 1 in their one-day game at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve. The Cobras were rolled for only 79
Ned Thorley looks to chase down the ball. 162803 from 24.4 overs. Corey Habgood (5/23) and Jarryn Dower (4/12) did the bulk of the damage. In reply Ocean Grove cruised to victory and finished at none for 88 from 14 overs. IN the Twenty20 clash last week,
Ocean Grove won its round one encounter against Wallington at Wallington. Batting first the Grubbers compiled 3/148 from its 20 overs. In reply the Wallabies fell 10 runs short and made 6/138 from 20 overs.
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Tight rinks battle THE Premier Division bowls side at Ocean Grove accepted the challenge of going head to head with the competition leader Lara last week playing at Lara. In the battle for pole position, the Grovers got off to a shaky start trailing Lara by around 20 shots in the early stages. With the game going shot for shot after the tea break, after the break Lara again took the momentum and it wasn’t until near the 75-end mark the Grovers responded. Alan Callow sizes up the situation during Ocean Grove’s Division One bowls match on Saturday. For more JAMIE CULLUM pictures and a full report, see page 30. 162802
Tegan represents By Mark Heenan MEET Australian Diamonds’ netballer Tegan Philip - the newest race ambassador for the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Rip to River Classic this month. The Melbourne Vixens netballer who hails from Anglesea on the Surf Coast, was presented with her Rip to River Classic souvenir singlet on 30 November.
“I am definitely interested in supporting this event - I think it is a great community event and fund-raiser,” Philip said. Philip, 28, the all-time leading goal scorer at the Vixens, missed the 2016 season after she ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left knee while playing in an ANZ Championship preseason practice match. The Geelong-based athlete
has earned nine Australian test caps and was a member of Australia’s 2014 Commonwealth Games gold medalwinning side. The star goal attack is well known in local sporting circles after she conducted a series of leadership talks at the Ocean Grove Netball Club in recent seasons. Philip became the face of the iconic run after Geelongraised triple Olympian and
Phone Neil for a complimentary home visit
marathon runner Lee Troop based in the US, was unable to fulfil the prized ambassador role due to overseas work and family commitments. Preparations are underway for the 37th Rip to River Classic, Ocean Grove SLSC biggest annual fund-raiser, on Saturday 31 December. Adult prices start from $45 online for this summer’s most anticipated beach fun run. Event categories include
the 10km Beach Run or Walk, 5km Beach Run or the 1.4km Ripper Nipper Beach Fun Run. Log on to http://oceangroveslsc.asn.au/ for more information on how to registrate for this summer’s iconic event. The joint Rip to River Classic and inaugural K rock Ocean Open Water Swim Festival launch takes place at Ocean Grove SLSC on Thursday 15 December.
Australian netballer Tegan Philip. Picture: Ocean Grove SLSC
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