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Blue Ribbon Day is on Friday 29 September. The day honours the ultimate sacrifice that police officers have made in the line of duty. A total of 159 Victorian police officers have been killed while doing their jobs with 30 being murdered, which underlines the dangers faced by police on a daily basis. Victoria Police invites all Victorians to pause on Friday to remember those members of our police force who have paid a price beyond measure for safety in our community. To donate to the cause, go to www.remember.org.au/donate
Crossing the line By Luke Voogt A retired Ocean Grove bishop has accused a local MP of barring him from grilling Immigration Minister Peter Dutton on Australia’s “secretive" Border Protection policy. Former Anglican Bishop Peter Danaher joined about 50 people protesting outside an invitationonly community meeting at Highton Bowls Club on Monday. “They don’t want us to be any part of the discussion,” said Rev Danaher, who is president of the Victorian Council of Churches. “It was an absolute waste of time and an insult to people who have a view on a subject.” Rev Danaher contacted Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson’s office when the Combined Refu-
gee Action Group informed him on Friday about the meeting. But Ms Henderson’s office told him the meeting was at capacity. “I went to the venue regardless, in case there happened to be any spare seats.” Two police officers blocked the doors to the meeting but a fellow protestor saw plenty of spare seats prior to it commencing, Rev Danaher said. He was on Ms Henderson’s mailing list and was disappointed not to receive notice of “the socalled community meeting”, he said. He had planned to question the minister on “women and children living in appalling conditions” on Manus Island and Nauru. “All the issues pale into insignificance when you look at the way people are treated,” he said.
But Ms Henderson said the meeting was “at capacity” and that she worked very hard to represent her constituents’ views on asylum seekers. “It was simply not possible to accommodate everyone who wished to attend,” she said. “I respect Rev Danaher’s right to protest and I would be pleased to assist him in any way I can.” Ms Henderson promoted the government’s immigration policies, which included abolishing 457 visas and deporting non-citizens who commit serious crimes. “Our government has removed 2000 children from detention, closed 17 detention centres and is working hard to re-settle asylum seekers on Manus Island and Nauru who were put there by Labor.”
STALEMATE: Retired Bishop Peter Danaher missed the chance to grill Immigration Minister Peter Dutton on his policies.
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others from the Bellarine and the Geelong region will be involved and recognised for their work also. Plus a live audience, who I imagine will mostly be locals, will get to be a part of this experience." Andrea said the local music scene was thriving. “The local music scene is so important and I hope that it just
continues to go from strength to strength," she said. “There are so many amazing musicians in our area, and we have some terrific venues supporting those artists. But we could always do with more. That would mean audiences being willing to get out and support not just the artists, but the venues as well though."
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Ocean Grove Primary School sent a team to the Geelong Middle School Chess Tournament with stunning results. They competed against players up to Year 12. The team representatives included Gabe Lunz, Fletcher Anderson, Finn Corby and Mietta Corby. The team finished first in the Middle School Division. All players had some challenging games. Finn won a terrific six out of seven games to take an individual third place behind Geelong Grammar Year 10 and 11 students. Last month the school sent a team to the Geelong Primary Interschool Tournament. The additional team representatives included Zach, Harrison, Sunny, Henry and Gus. The Ocean Grove team finished in second place out of the competing six schools and will now progress to the state semi-finals. Gabe Lunz won an outstanding six out of six games to win the junior individual trophy. Sunny - in his first competition - won an impressive three games. Chess Club at school is every Monday lunchtime. New members are always welcome. Excellent chess coaching is also available after school at the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House on Tuesdays at 4pm.
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Ocean Grove musician Andrea Robertson is one of the two recipients of the Queenscliff Music Festival's Emerging Artist Grant/Award. The popular singer/songwriter has been performing since her early teens and her latest accolade comes as no surprise. “It was a huge surprise and such amazing news to receive," she said. “I feel so honoured to have been given this opportunity, knowing how highly sought after this grant is and the fact that hundreds of others from the Barwon South West Region applied for it. It’s a real privilege to have been selected from among all of those artists." Andrea will release her second album this November and the grant will enable her to do a new recording next year. “The grant will be put towards a live recording which I hope to do in April/May 2018," she said. “My proposal for the recording was to include all local creatives from start to finish and on every level from venue, artists, sound engineer, photographers, publicists - the works, so not only will I benefit from this project as an artist, but many
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VOICE JOURNALIST JUSTIN FLYNN EXAMINES THE EPIDEMIC AND PURE EVIL THAT IS DRINK SPIKING AND WHAT IT IS DOING TO YOUNG PEOPLE AT PUBS AND CLUBS AND HOW AN OCEAN GROVE WOMAN IS TACKLING THE ISSUE HEAD ON.
An assault on the senses Drink spiking is on the rise and an Ocean Grove woman is doing something about it. Michelle Hoffman, who moved to Ocean Grove from Bendigo two months ago, invented a drink glass cover called Slip Me Not, which helps prevent drink spiking. The device works as a type of recyclable plastic wrap by covering the entirety of a glass, allowing just enough space for a straw. The space also allows the liquid out without having to take off the cover so people can still drink from the glass with the wrapper attached. The cover can be used three times before being discarded and can be scrunched up without affecting its performance. At $3.50 for a pack of five, it’s an inexpensive way to stay protected during a night out. However, Michelle has put the Slip Me Not on the backburner while she considers an upgrade and a new look. The Slip Me Not will be back on sale in the near future, though.
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Michelle’s son Zachary has also played a huge role in the development of the Slip Me Not, developing the website, handling social media and shop orders. “It takes one second for someone to spike a drink,” Michelle said. “The journey hasn’t been about sales of the Slip Me Not for me, it’s about bringing this message out to the public. Back in 2000, a close friend was sexually assaulted after drink spiking by one of her friends. She was 15. It was so devastating.” Drink spiking mainly affects young women aged between 15 and 35, but it can happen to anyone. The motive is usually sexual assault, but it is sometimes done as a ‘joke’, often by people known to the victim. Young men have been targeted by former girlfriends who are intent on revenge, while men have also been drink spiked with the intent to rob them. Drink spiking is difficult to prove and therefore is often not reported to police. Michelle said ketamine (sometimes used as a horse tranquiliser) and GHB were the main drugs used to spike a drink, but often it was as simple
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Kids warm to fun run Ocean Grove Primary School held its annual fun run at Ocean Grove Park. Cool conditions greeted the students, but teacher Nikita Stanley soon had them warmed up with some energetic warm-up dances. The students had fun running around the park and then got to enjoy a sausage sizzle afterwards. All students from Foundation to Grade 6 participated in the outing.
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Club gears up for safer surf With the generous support of a $2000 Community Grant from the City of Greater Geelong, Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club has purchased 17 swim cans to assist in life saving training activities. “The mission of Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club was to keep the beach safe and educate its members and the
public in safe beach behaviour,” club president David Pavia said. “The swim cans are a vital tool in training life savers in ocean swimming and board rescues. We have trialled the cans over the winter months and found them also useful in training life savers on inshore rescue craft rescues.”
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Nature gets some hands-on help Ford IT workers got their hands dirty giving Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary in Barwon Heads a “much-needed” makeover last week. Richard Crow was thrilled to get outdoors with the 15 or so workers mulching, weeding, painting and fixing fences at the sanctuary. “I love it,” he said, pushing a wheelbarrow of mulch. “We get out in the community and give something back.” Jamie Strzelczyk and Ivona Bilic got up close and personal with the sanctuary’s koalas, kangaroos and “amusing” emus after making the trip down the Princes Freeway. “I’ve been here before with my kids so it’s really good to help out the sanctuary - they need all the help they can get,” Ivona said. “They help all the animals - which are really cute.”
“It’s awesome to connect with the community and get out of the office and do something different,” Jamie said, as the pair cleaned an animal enclosure. Senior keeper Xavier Robertson said projects like this were vital to the sanctuary, which received more than 5000 calls a year to attend sick, injured and orphaned animals. “It would take the better part of a week to get done what these guys get do in a few hours,” the Belmont local said. “We always make an effort to get everyone up close and personal with the animals at the end of the day which is usually the highlight.” Karingal St Laurence’s BacLinks foundation facilitated the restoration project. “Projects such as this are a testament to the exceptional generosity of our local people and businesses,” the foundation’s manager Joanne Forssman said.
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Works begin Work has now started on the $4 million upgrade of Ocean Grove Primary School. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville turned the first sod to mark the start of construction and upgrade of facilities. The funding was allocated in the 2016/17 Victorian Budget and will involve upgrading existing facilities including the administration buildings and toilets, rebuilding the gymnasium and removing asbestos from the south wing. The school will also receive three new modular buildings for use as classrooms, with the first expected to be on site by the end of 2017. The modular buildings will replace old relocatable classrooms that contained asbestos. “I have been pleased to work with the Ocean Grove Primary School on this upgrade and commend the school community including council
president David Kilpatrick and principal Darryl Diment for their work,” Ms Neville said. “This investment will ensure high quality teaching at Ocean Grove Primary is matched by a learning environment where students are engaged, stimulated and encouraged to be creative thinkers. New and modernised school buildings at Ocean Grove Primary will contribute to school pride for students, staff, parents and the wider community.” The new and upgraded facilities are part of the State Government’s $2.5 billion investment in better classrooms, upgraded facilities and new schools across the state. This school building boom has delivered more than 1000 school upgrades and 56 new school projects across the state, supporting almost 5000 construction jobs for Victorians.
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Give plovers right of way It’s that time of year when the beaches along the Bellarine Peninsula coastline become the creche for the rare and threatened hooded plover as the breeding season commences. These tiny, black, white and red birds nest along the surf beaches of Point Lonsdale, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and Breamlea from late August and, as the months get warmer, face some of their greatest dangers from beachgoers and dogs. The hooded plover or 'hoodie’ spends its whole life on the
beach and nearby wetlands and is one of Australia’s most threatened birds. Survival has become nearly impossible on beaches with Australia’s current human population, given the popularity of our beaches on the Bellarine in the warmer months. An adult pair of hooded plovers will lay up to three eggs in a scrape in the sand and incubate them for four weeks until the eggs hatch. The chicks can’t fly until they are five weeks old and must forage for their own food up and down the beach and along
the water’s edge, avoiding the beach-goers, dogs and other predators. Chicks move along the beach to feed. Research has shown that a simple formula of alerting beach users with signs and temporary fencing, putting out wooden teepees for chicks to hide in and requesting dogs be on a lead is enough to tip the balance and give these endangered birds a better chance of having their chicks survive. “Hooded plovers are a rarity along the Great Ocean Road and the Bellarine Peninsula,
which makes protecting these little birds a very high priority,” City of Greater Geelong acting director of city services Peter Godfrey said. “Dogs and cats are seen as predators of the species, just as foxes, ravens and other birds of prey are, and for this reason the City works closely with Birdlife Australia to put measures in place to protect the birds.” The hooded plover is protected under the Victorian Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 and the Federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
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Our legends in the running for sporting riches aplenty Two Ocean Grovers have been named as finalists in the Viva Energy Club Legend competition. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s David Renton and Surfside Waves Soccer Club’s Kevin Bowers were named in the 20 finalists for the award, which recognises a sporting player or volunteer who helps to make their local club great. The 20 finalists are in the running to win $5000 with the runner-up receiving $2000 and all finalists receiving $1000. The clubs of the finalists will receive the same amount. With total prize money exceeding $50,000 the Viva Energy Geelong Refinery really is strengthening its ongoing commitment to the local community. All winners will be honoured at the Club Legend Awards Dinner hosted by Viva Energy at Simonds Stadium on 16 October. Judges are meeting on 6 October to discuss the winners. Go to clublegend.com.au/vote/ to vote. Voting closes 4 October.
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The City of Greater Geelong is upgrading the stormwater outfall pipe at Ozone Road jetty in Barwon Heads to improve the flow of stormwater and reduce localised flooding. The existing stormwater pipe below the Ozone Road jetty which can be seen at low tide, doesn’t have sufficient capacity, resulting in localised flooding upstream. The City has designed a larger outfall pipe of 1.6 metres in diameter that will discharge run-off from all storm events more quickly. It will be built 16 metres north of the existing pipe under the jetty and extend 14 metres further out into the river channel, 3.5 metres east of the end of the jetty. The new location will make it unseen at low tide as it will be much lower and further out into the river channel. The installation of the new pipe will permit higher flows at peak times reducing flooding in the Clifford ParadeGrove Road catchment area. There will be limited risk to boats using the channel as three beacons will be placed as navigation makers along the pipe and the extent of the outfall doesn’t go much farther beyond the jetty.
Mozzie management The recent rainfall is expected to bring higher than average mosquito numbers this summer and the City of
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I am nominating as a candidate for Bellarine Ward because I want to make a useful and lasting contribution to the City of Greater Geelong, its people, culture, economy and environment. I will apply the principles, knowledge and skills, developed during a challenging and diverse professional career. I will listen, consult and act. For years, I managed programs in complex environments involving community engagement, development and accountability. This is my opportunity at home. I support and participated in the development of the City 30-year Vision of a “Clever
and Creative Future.” I have seen many beautiful plans fade away, and understand they need careful, continuous custodianship through to fruition. I note one aim in this document is a “Connected Community”. Would it not be appropriate to have a master plan for the extension the Malop Street “Green Spine” through Eastern Park and beyond, through Moolap to Leopold? Connectivity cannot be well done without careful foresight and planning, and will cost more each time we delay. DJ (Jim) Mason AM, Bellarine Ward candidate.
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Ocean Grover Adam Marks competed in the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon World Championships held in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The men’s event was held on 10 September in the mountain town and had 2426 competitors, of which Adam, 39, placed 872nd. Not a bad effort given he was scheduled to fly Melbourne to Houston the week Hurricane Harvey hit. He was re-routed to Los Angeles and due to expense and circumstances opted to drive across the country, crossing all four continental US time zones.
Extreme jetlag and stress brought about shingles two days before the race. Despite fatigue and being unwell, Adam rallied to the start line in the 4044 age group (the largest group of competitors). Adam completed the tough course in five hours and 34 minutes. Pros and amateurs alike commented that it was a particularly challenging course with steep bike climbs and a constant incline on the run. Adam qualified for the World Championship in February when he competed locally in the Ironman 70.3 race held in Geelong.
Adam Marks competed in the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon World Championships.
Bellarine Link route options State view, with Lisa Neville MP
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In mid-August the State Government unveiled four route options for the future extension of the Geelong Ring Road to the Bellarine, dubbed 'Bellarine Link’. The State Government has invested $4 million to investigate a future Bellarine Link extending the Geelong Ring Road from Baanip Boulevard in Grovedale to the Bellarine Peninsula. Each option links onto the Portarlington Road just to the east of Moolap Station Road in Moolap. The project aims to improve safety, reduce congestion, improve travel times on the Geelong road network onto the Bellarine and to accommodate future growth in the region. Initial technical studies will also look at environmental impacts, cultural and Indigenous heritage, current and future transport demands, land use, hydrology and geology implications, as well as how both projects might contribute to the regional economy. Community consultation will be undertaken to shape planning for Bellarine Link, with two initial community drop in sessions having been held in mid August. Of course into the future the
VicRoads project team will continue to inform and consult in with the local community. For those interested in 'Bellarine Link' more information can be obtained through my office or by contacting VicRoads at BellarineLink@roads.vic. gov.au All planning will be completed in 2018. $2.4 million for Bellarine Secondary College I was recently pleased to inspect works at the Bellarine Secondary College which is undergoing a substantial upgrade at its two campuses. The college will have new general purpose classrooms, IT activity areas, general science labs, metal and related materials activity area and staff and administration areas, with work due for completion in the first half of 2018. The State Government allocated funding of $1.246 million in the 2015/16 budget and a further $1.18 million in 2016/17 for the program of works. The refurbishment work was designed by Henderson and Lodge and Rendine Constructions are undertaking the upgrade. Over many years I have been pleased to work with the Bellarine Secondary College school community and these new
works will ensure students well into the future will learn in first class working environments. I take this opportunity to congratulate all those involved at the school including principal Alison Murphy and school council president Jacqui Pierce. $4 Million upgrade of Ocean Grove Primary School commences I am also pleased to report that work has now started on the $4 million upgrade of Ocean Grove Primary School. The works when complete will include a rebuilt gymnasium, upgrades to existing facilities including the administration buildings and toilets, and importantly from a safety perspective removing asbestos from the schools older south wing. The school will also receive three new modular buildings for use as classrooms, with the first expected to be on site by the end of 2017. In addition the schools old relocatable classrooms that contained asbestos will be replaced with three new modular buildings. Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@parliament. vic.gov.au Twitter @Lisanevillemp Phone 5250 1987
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freetime The Voice guide to arts and entertainment
Chillin’ with the kings of cool style Get ready Ocean Grove, the Piping Hot Chicken Shop and Burger Grill is set for a massive October. The chook shop will feature three highly acclaimed acts, making October the live music month of the year in the Grove. First up is The Turner Brown Band on 7 October. The band is a joint Australia/ USA musical collaboration between Australian slide guitarist and music producer Dom Turner and Ohio-based Sacred Steel vocalist and lap-slide guitar sensation Nikki D. Brown. Joining Dom and Nikki and are her sisters Gloria Brown (rhythm guitar and vocals) and cousin Tomika Webb (drums and vocals) who share the same deep musical heritage and love of infectious gospel-soul music. Cass Eager heads to the chook shop on 14 October.
Cass has a brand new beat and she’s hitting the road with her band to send her new single 'Ain’t No Stopping Me’ off into the world. Cass’s voice carries like the wind and slams you right in your gut where you want it to. “She could sing the phone book to you and you wouldn’t get bored,“ says iconic Aussie rock star Diesel. Back at the chicken shop by popular demand on 28 October is The Three Kings. The Melbourne blues super group rocks a hard-hitting and greasy blues style and it will take you on a dangerous joy ride through the back roads and juke joints of American music history. For tickets for all three gigs, go to www.pipinghotchickenshop. com.au/upcoming_gigs.html
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MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS Piping Hot Chicken Shop ■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.
Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm-5.30pm.
Maggie’s Bar ■ See Maggie’s Bar’s Facebook site for all upcoming events.
Ocean Grove Hotel ■ First Thursday of every month, 10.45am, Morning Melodies.
MARKETS AND FAIRS Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market ■ Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.
Barwon Heads Community Hall
Grove Recreation Hall
all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920.
■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com
Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove
Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove ■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Phone Marg 5255 1335. ■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.
Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove ■ Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.
Queenscliff RSL Hall ■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.
Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway
■ Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group. ■ Barwon Heads Yoga, classes are across Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and all under-18s are free. Website: www.barwonheadsyoga.com. au. Phone Rache 0430 515 424.
Ocean Grove Walkers ■ Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information phone Stan 5256 3920 or Helen 0411 534 899.
Bellarine Church of Christ Hall, 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove ■ Last Wednesday of month, chatroom, gentle fun activities, make new friends, afternoon tea. Free event from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Inquiries to Neville on 5255 2837.
■ 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. Phone 5255 4294.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING 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
■ Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for
READING AND WRITING Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.
■ Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am.
Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.
munity Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.
sen 0422 142 882 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.
TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
Last Wednesday of every month
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.
Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 0447 853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435.
First Wednesday of every month
Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.
■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.
■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393.
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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.
Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street, Ocean Grove. Phone 0417 591 182.
First Tuesday of each 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.
Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, to enjoy a free cuppa and a chat. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 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.
Third Monday of every month
Second Tuesday of month
First 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
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. Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244.
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, Barwon Heads Com-
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 such as 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, 1pm2pm 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 Han-
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
Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661.
FRIDAYS Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of each month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome. Inquiries to 5258 3435 or 5278 9796. Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm. For bookings, contact Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.
SATURDAYS 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.
SUNDAYS Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ meets each Sunday at 10.30am at 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove.
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They’re here to listen - intently Concerned about your hearing? Australian Hearing Ocean Grove is here to help. We are open five days a week centrally located at 1/79 The Parade, Ocean Grove, mak-
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Set sail for adventures to treasure forever on board Port Phillip Ferries, travelling between Portarlington and Docklands, Melbourne. They offer a relaxing and unique option for those com-
muting to Melbourne for work or day trippers any day of the week. Seniors can travel at half price over the duration of Seniors Week. Travel on board the comfortable vessel and head
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Ocean Grove - Now has a very active Support Group Meetings are the Second Wednesday each Month at 1pm. These Meetings commence with Parkingsong, Guest Speaker and afternoon tea. Dancing and Painting with Parkinson’s can be arranged. Coordinator Pam Healy Ph 52 555152 Also there is a group Young Parks who meet in the Barwon Region. Meeting are held each month in the evening. If you are under 65 and would like to attend the Support Group with various activities. This Group could be for you. For Young Parks - Contact Barwon Region Coordinator - Mike Atkinson ph 52 613342
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SENIORS WEEK – OPEN DAY AT THE TENNIS CLUB FRIDAY 6th OCTOBER FROM 10.00AM Played tennis years ago, have some spare time!! So come along to our Open Day and give it a shot. Get some more exercise into your day as well as making some new friends. Some free coaching and lunch will be provided RSVP Anne 0423 438 290 or Margot on 0439 020 020
Are you missing the TV, conversations in a busy crowd or moments with your loved ones? It might be time for a free hearing check. To celebrate Seniors Week, Australian Hearing Ocean Grove is offering FREE hearing checks
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Have you retired to our beautiful coast? Have you previously prearranged a funeral? If you answered yes to both these questions, do you know that you can easily re-assign your existing funeral arrangements to a more local funeral director? Over the years we have noticed an increase in the number of people now living/retiring on the coast who had previously pre-arranged their funerals. If you are one of these people, did
you know that you can re-assign your previous arrangements to a more local funeral director? If you are now living in the Geelong region, and plan to have your funeral conducted here - then it may be more cost effective to transfer your arrangements to a local funeral director. It may be the case, that if you were to die here, your nominated funeral director may charge an ’out of area’ fee for conducting the funeral in an area that they don’t normally service. You can avoid any possible extra charges, by simply
transferring your existing arrangement to a funeral director who services your new area. This can be done prior to the funeral being needed to minimise complications to those left behind, at the time of death. If you would like to chat about your personal circumstances, call Julie Spriggs at Bellarine Memories on 5255 5500 to organise a mutually convenient time when she will be more than happy to explain - free of charge - what can be done to help alleviate further costs.
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Talking about funerals: Sue Marshman and Alyson Burchell from Tuckers.
The final word on our farewells We plan for different milestones in our lives - weddings, careers and even retirement. Planning for our final goodbye makes just as much sense. However, it can be difficult to know where to start because there are so many funeral products available today and each product has its own benefits. Funeral directors are an excellent resource to find out exactly what services are available and what will best suit your personal needs.
Sue and Alyson from Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service are helping people better understand funeral plans as well as the difference between funeral insurance and planning ahead. “Talking about funerals helps to make informed choices, every day we see how important these conversations are for families,” Alyson said. Tuckers have been serving the community for more than 134 years.
“We understand every funeral plan is unique to each person’s personality and offer a range of services tailored to suit individual needs,” Alyson said. A free information session is being held - covering a wide range of topics relating to funeral services and legal matters - on Monday 23 October, at Tuckers Chapel in Grovedale. Visit tuckers.com.au for more details.
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Slow, soggy start to spring season The wet and dull spring weather has continued. I’ve never seen so much water in places like Yarram Creek and Freshwater Lake. It’s great for the birds and the mosquitoes that there’s so much water, just not very pleasant for getting out and about with the camera. There’s been so much to see despite the rain, I hardly know where to start. I had one trip to Western Treatment Plant, but alas reached the destination without the gate key, which I had left at home in my jacket pocket. Duh. I drove to Kirk Point to see if there were any waders around, and I did see a few hundred red-necked stints. The highlight of my days was observing a magnificent spotted harrier flying over the canola fields on Point Wilson Road. I didn’t manage a decent photo, but seeing a spotted harrier is always wonderful. Speaking of migratory waders, I did spot a few sharp-tailed sandpipers at Western Treatment Plant, but Kevin saw a pair of these birds at Anglesea during the week and sent me his fabulous photo. Thanks so much Kevin. I went to the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve with a group from the Clifton Springs Gardening Group, who are keen to learn more about the birds around this region. We just avoided some pretty torrential rain, but did manage a decent walk where we spotted 23 species, including a Horsfield’s bronze cuckoo and fan-tailed cuckoo. The next day I drove to my favorite spot in Curlewis, where I went cuckoo again, and saw a pallid cuckoo sitting in a bare tree. The days after that I popped into Hospital Swamp, Connewarre, and saw two Horsfield’s bronze-cuckoos and three pallid cuckoos. The pallid cuckoo is a large, slender
Superb fairy wren molting into breeding plumage.
Kevin's picture of sharp-tailed sandpipers at Anglesea.
Pallid cuckoo at Curlewis.
cuckoo, which is identified by its grey plumage, which is darker on the wings and back. It has a barred black and white undertail. The bill is brown, the legs and feet are grey-brown, and there is a bright yellow ring around the eye. Like other cuckoos, the pallid cuckoo lays its eggs in the nests of honeyeaters, woodswallows, whistlers and flycatchers. It’s no coincidence that the cuckoos were seen in areas where there are many other small species of birds, preparing for the spring breeding season. The female pallid cuckoo removes one of the smaller bird’s eggs from their nest, and replaces it with one of her own. Speaking of little birds, I’ve
also seen some beautiful little male superb fairy-wrens molting into breeding plumage, which certainly makes for some lovely photo opportunities, which will be even better when the sun finally shines I’ve seen a few other nests lately, including a red wattlebird, tawny frogmouth, magpie lark, and many black swan nests. The best swan nest I spotted was in Breamlea, where last year’s nest has been built up so much that it looked comfy enough to jump in for a sleep. At the end of my street in Ocean Grove there’s a family of Australian
wood ducks with an even dozen ducklings. I’ve watched the parent birds closely and they are just so alert and aware of any danger, and they have to be, as many people let their dogs off leads in that area. I did spot a lovely male eastern spinebill in one of my neighbour’s gardens, which was a lovely sight! The masked lapwings that nest at the end of my street every year are interesting to watch. There were two tiny lapwing chicks in the spare block before I went to Darwin, and I can only see one rather large chick now. The mother bird has been sitting on
Black swan nest at Breamlea. another scrape/nest for the last few weeks, before the surviving chick has even learned to fly, so the father bird has been working over time protecting the young bird. It’s a great time of year to go birdwatching, so if you are interested in some organised activities you can access the calendar of events organised by Bellarine Birdlife at www.birdlife. org.au/locations/birdlife-bellarinepeninsula Lets hope that the mighty Cats beat those pesky Crows. - Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com
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BARWON COAST TINY BIRDS WITH BIG AMBITIONS Barwon Coast staff got a nice surprise a couple of weeks ago when they discovered a nest with eggs on 13th beach. These eggs are no ordinary eggs though. They belong to the Hooded Plover, a threatened bird species and possibly the cutest little bird you’ll ever see. A couple of Hoodies, as they are affectionately known, have laid their eggs west of beach access 36W on 13th Beach. It is now a watch and wait exercise to see if the eggs hatch and the chicks make it to the fledging stage when they can fly. Sadly, last year no Hoodie chicks survived, so we are doing all we can (including crossing fingers and toes!) to ensure these birds make it to maturity. You can help too by avoiding using this area of the beach during breeding season. For more on Hooded Plovers see birdlife.org.au
Tiny Hooded Plover nests are hard to see on our Barwon Coast beaches
ORCHIDS SITED FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! Indigenous orchids such as the ‘Dwarf Green Hood’ and the ‘Maroon Hood’ have been spotted for the first time ever on the Barwon Coast. These small pretty plants (that sometimes look like alien lifeforms!) have flowered and provided quite a bit of excitement, as they have never before been recorded within our sand dune systems. They’re hard to spot, but keep your eyes peeled as they can occasionally be seen alongside our coastal tracks.
VALE JOHN O’REILLY
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. For more updates on Barwon Coast see our webpage at barwoncoast.com.au
“The aliens are here!” The Dwarf Green Hood Orchid Pterostylis nana. Photo by Brett Diehm
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The Barwon Coast coastline recently lost one of its biggest champions. John O’Reilly was instrumental in driving Ocean Grove Coastcare, was a member of Friends of the Bluff and Friends of the Hooded Plover and was extremely supportive of Barwon Coast’s environmental education programs. Vale John, you will be missed but not forgotten.
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After a successful Community Bowls program earlier in the year, Ocean Grove Bowling Club will hold a 'come and try day'.
Greens open to all
Ocean Grove Bowling Club will hold a 'come and try’ day on Friday 29 September. The club will throw open its doors to people of all ages to come and test their skills on the rinks. Expert coaching will be available for novice bowlers. A free sausage sizzle will be available and the day kicks off at 10am and goes right through until 4pm.
Out of the starting blocks Ocean Grove will start its Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A Grade season with two home games. The new-look BPCA has expanded to 12 A Grade clubs with the inclusion of Winchelsea, Little River and Inverleigh. The Grubbers kick their season off with a home game against Queenscliff on 7 and 14 October followed by another home game against Drysdale in a Saturday-Sunday clash on 21 and 22 October. The Battle of the Bridge grudge match against Barwon Heads is also a home game, to be played on 9 and 16 December before the competition breaks for Christmas. The other big game - against cross-town rivals Collendina - is at Collendina on 3 and 10 February. The semi-finals are on 17 and 18 February and the final is on 24 and 25 February. All teams will play each other once during the season.
Arrivals Sam Jubber (Glen Iris) Departures Fletcher Long (Leopold) “We are looking to further develop and improve on last season. We feel we can mix it with the best teams in the competition and we will be looking for a strong start to the season.” - Ocean Grove coach Paul Jubber OCEAN GROVE’S FIXTURE FOR THE 2017/18 SEASON IS: Round 1: 7 & 14 Ooctober vs Queenscliff (home). Round 2: 21 & 22 October vs Drysdale (home). Round 3: 28 October & 4 November vs Portarlington (away). Round 4: 11 & 18 November vs Little River (home). Round 5: 25 November & 2 December vs Anglesea (home). Round 6: 9 & 16 December vs Barwon Heads (home). Round 7: 6 & 13 December vs Inverleigh (away). Round 8: 20 & 27 January vs Winchelsea (home). Round 9: 3 & 10 February vs Collendina (away). Round 10: 17 & 24 February vs Jan Juc (home). Round 11: 3 & 10 March vs Barrabool (away).
Corey Walter is back at the helm of Collendina's quest for consecutive premierships. 163587
Paul Jubber will saddle up for another season in charge of Ocean Grove. 165964
Collendina bursts into celebration mode after winning last season's flag. 166259
King Cobras away to a good start on their flag defence Collendina will begin its Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association premiership defence with an away game against Anglesea on 7 and 14 October. The Cobras then face a mouthwatering match against last season’s fellow grand finalists Barwon Heads at home in round two. Collendina faces a long trip to
Winchelsea, but drew other BPCA newcomers Inverleigh and Little River at the Snake Pit. All sides will play each other in a two-day format, and there will be no one-day games this season. The Snakes only play two home games before the Christmas break. Arrivals
Kade Norquay (returns to Collendina) Departures None “I suppose with the more teams in A Grade and still only being a top four competition it is just going to make games before Christmas all the more important. I think it is going to be an even competition. If we are in the mix
on our day when can do some damage.” - Collendina coach Corey Walter COLLENDINA’S FIXTURE FOR THE COMING SEASON Round 1: 7 & 14 October v Anglesea (away). Round 2: 21 & 22 October v Barwon Heads (home). Round 3: 28 October & 4 November v Inverleigh (away).
Round 4: 11 & 18 November v Winchelsea (home). Round 5: 25 November & 2 December v Drysdale (away). Round 6: 9 & 16 December v Jan Juc (away). Round 7: 6 & 13 January v Barrabool (home). Round 8: 20 & 27 January v Queenscliff (away). Round 9: 3 & 10 February v Ocean Grove (home). Round 10: 17 & 24 February v Portarlington (away). Round 11: 3 & 10 March v Little River (home).
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Grubbers go out with a bang By Mark Heenan The curtain closed on Ocean Grove Football Netball Club’s 2017 season at the senior presentation night on Friday 15 September. Up to 130 people attended including senior footballers, senior netballers, committee, coaching personnel, sponsors, supporters and family members, at the Shell Road sports pavilion. Ocean Grove Football Club senior coach Paul Lynch implored the elite netball and football teams to work hard in the off-season and boost playing stocks in recruiting. Earlier this month the Grubbers signed experienced key position player Justin Carey from GFL club St Albans for the 2018 season. Ocean Grove’s premier division netball grade and senior football team made finals in 2017 but both sides suffered early exits with their BFL elimination final loss on 20 August. “I feel our window is really widely open and they talk on a premiership clock where our clock is and I reckon we are sitting at about 11 o’clock,” Lynch said in his speech. “I reckon our window is really open and that goes for netball as well. “I have been involved in a football club where we have won the A Grade netball and A Grade football premiership in one year and I honestly believe
there is no reason why that can’t happen next year.” Grubber gun on-baller James Linton was awarded with his second Damian Clark Medal. In 2016 Linton won the coveted medal honour in his debut season with the Grubbers. Damian Clark is an eight-time senior premiership player with Ocean Grove. “I am very honoured,” Linton told the Voice. Ocean Grove senior netball coach Elyse Howard won the premier division top award. Five netball grades including under-19 netball side and four other senior teams in addition to reserves and senior football teams were presented with awards. Michaela Giblin took out the under-19 netball honour, while Ali Gannon was named runner-up and Sarah Bastiaan collected the coaches award. Club great Dennis White was named prestigious recipient of Frank Hose Award for his generous volunteer work in 2017. White’s involvement has spanned more than 40 years with the Grubbers as a player, reserves coach, junior premiership coach and former committee member. He was awarded with life-membership at the Ocean Grove Football Net-
ball Club in 2015. Local business The Driftwood Cafe organised catering on the night. OCEAN GROVE FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB 2017 AWARD WINNERS Under 19 Netball Best-and-fairest - Michaela Giblin Runner-up - Ali Gannon Coaches award - Sarah Bastiaan Division 3 Netball Best-and-fairest - Kylie Collett Runner-up - Jessie Sutton Coaches award - Maddy Goodger Division 2 Netball Best-and-fairest - Eliza Jane Clarke Runner-up - Emma Walker Coaches award - Kellie Morrish Division 1 Netball Best-and-fairest - Claudia Britt Runner-up - Shelby Hackett Coaches award - Alyse O’Keefe Premier Division Netball Best-and-fairest - Elyse Howard Runner-up - Lucy Vercher Coaches award - Olivia Hobbs Umpires award - Erin Mercer Senior aggregate winner - Kylie Collett Reserves grade football Best-and-fairest - Adam Gerdtz Runner-up - Ryan Baker Coaches award - Reid Baker-Hutchinson Most determined - Ned Thorley Seniors football Best-and-fairest - James Linton Runner-up - Brent Macleod Most team-orientated player - Andrew Jarvis Most consistent - Kaiden Long Frank Hose award recipient - Dennis White
Reserves best-and-fairest winner Adam Gerdtz and runner-up Ryan Baker.
Kaiden Long, Grubber best-and-fairest winner James Linton, and Andrew Jarvis.
Division 2 netball coach Gill Hodgson and Kellie Morrish who took out the Division 2 coaches award. Premier Division best-and-fairest runner-up Lucy Vercher with bestand-fairest winner Elyse Howard. Pictures: Mark Heenan Media
Winner of senior umpires award Erin Mercer.
Ocean Grove Football Club senior coach Paul Lynch speaks on the night.
Grubber vice-president Peter Smith addresses the audience in the absence of club president Tony Potter.
Division 1 coaches award recipient Alyse O'Keefe, left, Division 1 best-and-fairest winner Claudia Britt, centre, and runner-up Shelby Hackett.
Linton hits the highlight and the low in tumultuous year By Mark Heenan MH: What does it mean to win the Damian Clark Medal for the second time? JL: I am speechless to win it for a second time. I am pretty honoured but I don’t play football to win these awards and to win this award is a benefit. I would happily hand it in for a flag for sure and that’s one thing we are working towards.
Voice sports reporter Mark Heenan speaks to 2017 Ocean Grove Football Club senior best-and-fairest winner and Damian Clark medallist James Linton at the senior presentation night. In his second season at Ocean Grove, Linton won back-to-back Damian Clark medals after last year’s individual triumph. He finished second in the BFL Les Ash Medal at the league best-and-fairest awards. The Colac raised Linton, 26, works as a naturopath in Ocean Grove. He spoke openly about his medal honour, club highlights for the season, thoughts on his suspension after the BFL elimination final loss to Modewarre and his association with the Ocean Grove township. Mark Heenan: How have you enjoyed fitting into the town of Ocean Grove after two seasons with the Grubbers? James Linton: I love it down here, football is a big part of the community.
James Linton accepts his Ocean Grove Football Club Damian Clark Medal honour. If you can be part of a football club I think you kind of work your way into the community a lot easier. Working here and living here was big change for me because it is something different to have done my whole life. I grew up playing in Colac but I moved to
Geelong and moved to Brisbane and I was always travelling back to play for Colac. But now living in the one place and playing football in the one town you feel part of the community. The club has really looked after me and I pretty thankful for Ocean Grove.
MH: The three-week suspension handed to you for rough conduct on Modewarre’s Tom Worpel during the BFL elimination final loss ... was it instinctive? Or did you feel you needed to show physical intent given the Grubbers were down at the time of incident? JL: “We were four goals down and every team would need it and I guess being part of the leadership group people look up to you to do something. My intention wasn’t to do exactly what happened, but you do try and lift a team in a certain way by kicking a goal or having a holding the ball tackle. The leadership group expect you to do it.
MH: What has been the team highlight for the 2017 season? JL: We didn’t win Battle of the Bridge against Barwon Heads. Winning that Ammos (Geelong Amateur) after not beating them for five seasons in round nine at home was a sense of achievement because you understand the background of where rivalries are at. That was instrumental for us and the team had a ‘hot patch’ for month and a half. It was a really good vibe around the club, you do appreciate those games and that was a big one. That was probably highlight for the year. MH: Your Grubber team-mate Kaiden Long is known for his love of the outdoors. How have you enjoyed surfing and catching a few waves with Long off the field? JL: He (Long) does help me in the surf, that’s about the only reason I get out there. He helps me fishing too as well, he is great. A few of us boys going out fishing once a week.
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The man of the moment James Linton won his second best-and-fairest award at Ocean Grove Football/Netball Club’s presentation night. Linton has been at the Grubbers for two seasons and has starred in the midfield. For more Mark Heenan Media pictures and a full report, see page 31.
James Linton won the senior best-and-fairest.
Waves crash out in semi Surfside Waves men’s Division 1 soccer team lost to Barwon SC Red in a pulsating semi-final at Grovedale. The Waves went into the clash as underdogs and were soon under immediate threat. Sean Mahon terrorised the Waves’ defence and scored in the fourth and
eighth minutes to have Barwon SC 2-0 up in the early stages. Adam Leather then found the net in the 14th minute to leave Barwon 3-0 in front and staring at a huge victory. To further compound the Waves’ misery, Adrian Bond received a yellow card, but Stuart Mandley gave Surfside
a glimmer of hope with a goal in the 16th minute. The scores stayed at 3-1 at the break. Both sides scored once in the second half with Mathew Kirk finding the back of the net for the Waves to end the game 4-2.
The loss spelt the end of Surfside’s season while Barwon progressed to the final against Geelong Rangers. The Waves finished the regular season 19 points adrift of top-placed Barwon, so their effort in the semifinal was superb. Barwon only lost one game for the entire season and had a
goal difference of plus 60 compared to Surfside’s plus 1. The men’s Division 2 side finished sixth as did the women’s Division 1 team while the women’s Division 2 outfit finished on the bottom of the table.
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