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Ocean Grove came alive with the spirit of Christmas for the annual Carols in the Park. Around 3000 people enjoyed a stunning performance at Ocean Grove Park on 10 December. Master of Ceremonies Mark Hyland kept things moving and performances from all three local primary schools and a range of performers including Marcia Howard, Sarah Carroll, Michelle Stow, Nicole Hickman, Perri Espinosa, Steve McEwan and the Bellarine Secondary College students and Dan Eastwood kept the crowd entertained. They were superbly backed up by Hayden Dinse and Geelong Symphony Orchestra and Geelong Harmony Chorus. The weather was kind with the temperature hovering in the high teens for most of the performance. Carols artistic director Jon Mamonski said the night was a huge success. “The Ocean Grove Carols Management Committee work year round to produce the finest, best attended carols on the Bellarine Peninsula," he said. “The region’s best singers gladly give their time freely to entertain the huge crowd that come to the carols each year. Generous locals gave freely with gate donations raising $2592.55 and all of that will go to the new Draper Street Karingal special disabled accommodation. Santa Claus made a special appearance and the annual lighting of the Christmas tree proved popular. For more Justin Flynn pictures of Ocean Grove’s Carols in the Park, see pages 4-5
Hotspot for theft Barwon Heads has been named in the top 10 areas of regional Victoria in which a home burglary will occur. The postcode of 3227, which also incorporates Breamlea and Connewarre, was ranked 10th on the RACV’s list. The RACV said areas with new housing estates were most likely to be targeted by thieves. Consequently postcode 3217, containing Armstrong creek, Charlemont, Freshwater
Creek, Mount Duneed, was ranked 7th. Aggravated burglary rates are on the rise again, jumping another 11 per cent in the 12 months to June 2017, making an increase of 56 per cent in the past two years. They account for 11 per cent of total burglaries. Most aggravated burglaries - 74 per cent - happened between 7pm and 6am, with the highest volumes between 11pm and midnight. Bryce Prosser, RACV’s General Manager
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Natalie is a friend indeed By Mandy Oakham What do you get when you cross a zoologist with a communications specialist? The answer is an award-winning manager of volunteers with the Cherished Pets program and full-time animal lover, Ocean Grove's Natalie Davey. Natalie is celebrating being named as the winner of Volunteering Geelong’s Award for Excellence in Volunteer Management. Having moved to the Grove in 2015 with a background in zoology, animal behaviour and scientific communications Natalie was looking for a new opportunity which could somehow bring together her varied skill set. “I just happened to pick up a brochure about the launch of the Cherished Pets program down at the Dunes and it mentioned a guest speaker who also just happened to be one of my old university lecturers,” Natalie said. “And when I got down to the event and listened to what they wanted to do everything just clicked for me and I thought wow this is will be a terrific way to bring all my skills together. “I have always been a people person and then this opportunity came along with the chance to be part of that special bond that forms between people and their pets.” Cherished Pet Care is a volunteer organisation which can arrange in-home services to help manage and maintain the health of dearly loved pets if the owners become unable to provide that care. After working as a volunteer for the program Natalie was soon approached to take on a parttime, paid position managing the volunteers. There are around 70 registered carers with the program and some have been working with Natalie for more than two years.
Natalie Davey and her rescue dog Mollie. 176214 “My job is such a privilege working with the volunteers and the people who they help and you all become like one big family,” Natalie said. Approaching Christmas the Cherished Pet Care program is always looking for donations to ensure that they can help people at a time which can be very stressful, and Natalie would love to hear from anyone who feels able to help out, even with some respite care for animals in emergency situations. Anyone interested in becoming involved should go the Cherished Pet Care website at www.cherishedpetcare.com.au
The launch of the Ocean Grove Environment Booklet - Discover The Real Ocean Grove was held at The Pavilion on 7 December. Attended by 90 representatives of local environment and community groups, it was a celebration of the environmental values of Ocean Grove. Councillor Stephanie Asher launched the booklet and described it as “a great example of what can be achieved when a community works together and important in ensuring we all understand the value of our environment and the biodiversity it supports". Program manager Matt Crawley said the booklet was three years in the making and included contributions from dozens of community individuals and 10 community groups and organisations. Financial support for the project was received from City of Greater Geelong, Barwon Coast, Ocean Grove Connected Communities, Ocean Grove Coastcare, Rotary Ocean Grove, Dept of Environment Land Water and Plan-
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Erin’s epic adventure Georgie Demir surrounded by her Arkoun soaps, which she will sell to fund the building of wash houses on Cambodia. 176032 Friend’, ‘Don’t be Afraid to Sparkle’ and ‘Cambodian Sunshine’, it’s clear that Georgie is a young entrepreneur with a big heart and loads of imagination. “It was a bit of trial and error making the soaps to start with,” Georgie said. “I almost blew up the microwave and then thought I’d better start researching how to do it properly on You Tube.” Georgie receives help from friends on weekends and her products are available at
www.arkoun.org Creation in Ocean Grove and Surf Coast Kids in Torquay also stock Arkoun soaps. The picture of a Cambodian girl on the packaging is of someone who reminds Georgie of her trip. She had help from graphic designer Georgia Mullins in designing the packaging. You can also follow Arkoun on Instagram at arkoun_handmade and you can search for Arkoun on Facebook.
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By Justin Flynn Cycling 800km in eight days in stifling heat might seem like a daunting challenge to most, but Erin Dodd is not overwhelmed. The Ocean Grover will head to Thailand for the Ride to Provide event and she needs $10,000 to do it. All proceeds go towards helping children in Thailand. “The ride doesn’t bother me,” she told the Voice. “If I had to do the ride tomorrow, I’d be confident - the fund-raising is the hard part.” The ride is organised by Hands Across the Water. “I’ve been involved with the charity for four years and go over every November,” she said. “I leave my family and my kids and go over and help the kids there.” The gruelling ride starts in Bangkok and ends at Khao Kak, at an orphanage. There is a rest day in between, but Erin otherwise the 25 cyclists will ride an average of 100km per day. Erin’s training has involved cycling the Bellarine Rail Trail and she does a spin class once a week at Pedal Shed. “Money is going to have the biggest impact in feeding and educating the kids,” she said. “I often get a lot of people ask ‘why Thailand? Why don’t you help kids local here? “If everyone does one thing, it impacts in a positive way. “You can’t make an impact if you try to cover everything, but if you concentrate on one thing you can make more of an impact.” Erin needs your help in order for her to help the children of Thailand. Go to handsacrossthewater.org.au/get-involved/sponsor-arider-or-trekker/ and search for Erin Dodd to donate.
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It’s rare that you come across a 13-year-old who already knows what she wants to do with her life. After a volunteering trip to Cambodia in June with her mother Tracey, Georgie Demir is now certain that she wants to help others. The Ocean Grove teen has started her own business where she makes specially designed soaps herself and 100 per cent of the profits are then handed over to help build wash houses in Cambodia. “Most kids in Cambodia don’t have soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes,” Georgie said. “I met so many kids over there and saw so humble they are even though they don’t have a lot.” The business, Arkoun, which means ‘thank you’ in Khmer, is aiming to sell enough soap to help build two wash houses a year. Georgie estimates that in order to build one wash house, she will need to sell 669 bars of soap and 100 tote bags, which are made from 100 per cent organic cotton. Each wash house helps on average 400 school children access basic hygiene education and hand washing facilities. So far Georgie is around halfway to achieving her goal, but she doesn’t plan on stopping at one wash house. So impressed were the volunteering organisation Head, Heart and Hand in Cambodia of Georgie’s passion and project management skills, they have invited her to travel back to help oversee the construction. She has no trepidation about going either, even if it means travelling over there alone. “I miss the kids so much,” she said. “Sometimes I get quite emotional when I think about them.” Georgie makes the soaps from scratch at home and with interesting names such as ‘Bee Kind to Others’, ‘Hello Darkness My Old
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Grovers excel at carols Ocean Grove again did itself proud with a spectacular Carols in the Park event on Sunday 16 December. Around 3000 people packed into the park for the annual Christmas extravaganza, which drew a host of local performers, who all put on an extraordinary show. Families, couples, young and not so young mixed together and sang their hearts out.
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Festivities fill the streets Ocean Grove Business Association’s third annual Christmas in the Grove was a spectacular success. The Terrace was closed to traffic for the second year in a row and people flocked the event, which is run to entice shoppers to spend their money locally. “We are very pleased with the outcome," OGBA president Ty Simons said. “It was a a great run out, perfect weather and a real sense of community. Most businesses did something and the food businesses particularly all had a great night. The OGBA are very happy with the night."
Mr Simons estimated there were 1500 to 2000 people at the event. Mr Simons said not only was OGBA encouraged to continue the event on a yearly basis, the idea of a similar festival at Easter was appealing. “We’re certainly carrying on with the yearly event and we are floating the idea of something similar on another evening around Easter to catch the holiday crowd,“ he said. Food stalls, face painting, music, a jumping castle and an appearance by Santa Claus all added to the atmosphere. Families strolled down The Terrace to browse and the feedback from the event was overwhelmingly positive.
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RIDING HIGH: Barwon Heads junior surfer Ellie Harrison after her win.
Ellie’s riding high She cruised through smooth conditions in the early heats, but battled larger waves in the final, she said. “It was really nice the first few heats. There was a big current for the final.” Harrison will surf for her club this weekend at Phillip Island in the Australian Board Riders Battle, before the Rip Curl GromSearch next January. Harrison, who dreams of being a pro surfer, followed her three older brothers into waves at age six. “I wanted to do it with them,” she said. “They said the win was very good and they were really surprised.” She was the first surfer in the family to win
By Luke Voogt Barwon Heads grommet Ellie Harrison has become the best under-14 surfer in the country after winning at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles. Harrison was stoked as her supporters chaired her off Culburra Beach. “I didn’t really believe it was happening,” the 12-year-old said. Harrison posted an impressive 14.34 total to take victory in the final, two points ahead of Queensland’s Grace Kama. “It was close, but I was in control,” she said. Harrison surfed well beyond her years in the final, nailing an eclectic mix of backside turns to take the win.
at the titles, her proud dad Steve explained. “As a family, we’ve competed in the Australian Junior Surfing Titles for the past five years,” he said. “My son Kelly has made the final twice in the under-14s and under-16s but Ellie was the first to win.” The British expat from Sheffield said it took his kids little time to overtake his board-riding skills. “I’m into it, but I’m not very good at all - the kids are way better than me.” Past winners of titles include Steph Gilmore, Chelsea Hedges, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Mark Richards, Tom Carroll and Damian Hardman.
A Bellarine Peninsula community group has taken its fight against two “unsafe” road proposals to the Victorian Ombudsman following a “nonresponse” from the responsible authority. “We hope the Ombudsman can influence the powers that be,” said Drysdale Clifton Springs Curlewis Association (DCSCA) president Neil McGuiness. Mr McGuiness urged VicRoads to reconsider its plan for the western intersection of the Drysdale bypass, which, he said, would create an “unsafe bottleneck”. The proposed Option 3a involved “blocking off Jetty Road” and building two signalised intersections and one roundabout, he said. Currently, there are two separate exits for Jetty Road and High Street at the Portarlington Road roundabout. The VicRoads proposal would force motorists travelling to both Clifton Springs and Drysdale to use the same exit with the new intersection, Mr McGuiness explained. “When a crash occurs, it will virtually paralyse the traffic flow into and out of Drysdale and Clifton Springs and compromise the operation of emergency services vehicles. “Further, the bottleneck includes an excessively high number of vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian conflict points that could result in serious injury.” The DCSCA proposed another option involving two twin-lane roundabouts, but VicRoads decided against the alternative, Mr McGuiness said. The Traffic Accident Commission’s Towards Zero website states roundabouts are “safer than stop signs or signals at an intersection”. Mr McGuiness wrote to the Ombudsman after VicRoads failed to respond to the association’s questions about the intersection in 28 days, he said.
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The newest agents The Voice attended the official opening of Ocean Grove’s newest real estate agency. Hocking Stuart Bellarine opened its doors at 3/80 The Terrace and threw a party to celebrate. The directors of Hocking Stuart Bellarine are Shane Gledhill, Carl McCann and Jason Nevins. Shane will be based in the Ocean
Grove office, along with Graeme Allchin, Petrina Pierterson, Charmaine Dennien and others. Around 40 guests enjoyed fine food that came from Driftwood Cafe just down the road, all washed down with first-rate wine and beer. There was a competition draw collected from the previous night’s Christmas in the Grove event where one lucky person won a
season’s pass to Adventure Park for the summer. Hocking Stuart CEO Simon Jovanovic came down from Melbourne to attend the opening. “This the fourth Hocking Stuart franchise to be opened in the last month or so which is a real positive for us,” he said.
Groynes, breakwalls ruled out A state department has ruled out building structures “at this time” to stop a Point Lonsdale Bite’s beach washing away. Investigations highlighted a “variety of community preferences”, but the department declined to build infrastructure such as groynes or breakwalls because the natural processes failed to present any “immediate risk to public safety”.
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Cash flows for groups Five local organisations have benefitted from a round of City of Greater Geelong grants. One hundred and twenty five organisations will receive funding for community-based initiatives and business projects as part of the City’s new Community Investment and Support Fund (CSIF). The successful applications, received between 14 August and 25 September this year, will share in more than $1.6 million in funding.
Ocean Grove Tennis Club will receive $150,000 for stage 2 of its club redevelopment. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club also received $150,000 for its surf beach complex rebuild. Barwon Heads Arts Council received $6000 for its art trail. Barwon Heads Sustainability Group was awarded $6000 for the Barwon Estuary Project and the Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea received $8000.
Bellarine is ready to Go The 2018 edition of Go Bellarine is out now. In full colour and featuring everything the Bellarine Peninsula has to offer, this magazine has it all. With all new colour photographs, snippets on what to see and what to do and with features on fishing, surfing and festivals, Go Bellarine will point you in the right direction. With sections dedicated to every town on the peninsula and entertainment and food and drink listings, get your copy now. Go Bellarine will be available at various businesses all across the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula.
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Seniors enjoy a festive lunch Christmas cheer in droves was had at Rotary’s 19th annual Christmas party for the senior citizens of Ocean Grove and surrounds. A total of 96 guests had a great time listening to the music of Escarpment and tucking
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Our seniors enjoyed themselves at Rotary's Christmas lunch.
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Taking a tilt at camping Gilweroo is a Scout camp held at Bay Park, Mt Martha, and 2017 was the year for 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scouts to attend Gilweroo. Over 2500 scouts descending on Mt Martha and with almost 200 activities to participate in, it was with much excitement that I packed up my 12 Scouts and headed for what was to be a great weekend. With my trusty Group Leader and my ever-faithful parent helpers, we arrived at the campsite well before dark with the intention of the Scouts having their sleeping shelters set up at the very least before the sun went down. As always this was an overestimation of a Scout’s abilities, especially with the excitement of thousands of other over-excited kids yelling and screaming, and the added challenge of our site terrain resting on a 45-degree angle. It took a while but they soon worked out that if they set their shelters up in the wrong direction they would be rolling out of bed - although some didn’t discover that until the next day. Learning By Doing! It was my birthday on the Saturday, and waking up to a chorus of ’Happy Birthday Doc!’ and an excited Scout, aptly nicknamed Bug (don’t ask!) presenting me with a box of chocolates, we began our day of activities and sunshine, fresh air and friendship. After a breakfast of eggs that I had to chase down the berbecue (it was a very steep site!) the Scouts scattered to activities including bubble soccer, mountain boarding, canoeing and rock climbing. The weather was perfect. This being the first time I’d organised my Scouts to go on a two-night camp, I decided to embrace the Scouting experience and make sure I saw all the sights. I’ve never seen anything like it. Thousands of Scouts enjoying the fresh air and sunshine; dozens of canoes out on a lake fetching coloured balls that other Scouts had thrown at targets; scavenger hunts with kayaks collecting inflatable unicorns; a full-on obstacle course through mud and huge puddles - not an electronic device in sight. These kids were giving it their all, having fun in the great outdoors and making friends along
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the way. It was awesome. My Scouts drifted back to the campsite hungry, wet and muddy. I’d fuel them up and send them back out to water slides, sumo wrestling and volley ball. There was an activity involving firing filled coke bottles at targets using an air compressor and PVC pipes, ziplines with home made space shuttles and elastic handles to guide them in - simple but ingenious activities requiring physical and mental stimulation. Stuff you just don’t see anymore outside of Scouting. 4WD remote control cars around a special-made track involving bumps and corners, geocaching with GPS remotes and a treasure map - it was awesome. So many activities and so little time, by the end of the weekend we were dragging the Scouts around to pack up and head back home. Many lessons had been learned by both Scouts and Leaders - don’t make pancakes on a barbecue that is not flat, check that the barbecue legs are in fact adjustable at the start of the camp and not the end, always check the toilet block when you misplace a Scout (gulp!), and never expect to get any sleep on a Scout camp. My Scouts are an awesome bunch each with their own individual quirks. I love how camps allow us to get to know each other more, as well as provide the Scouts with experiences they will never have outside of Scouting. Gilweroo was one of the best Scouting camps I have ever been on, and we will definitely we going back again. If you are interested in finding out more about 1st /2nd Ocean Grove Scouts and when we meet, please don’t hesitate in contacting our Group Leader, Ron Andrews at gl@oceangrovescouts.com
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Cinema under the stars Roll up, roll up for an unforgettable night under the stars at the fourth annual Moonlight Cinema at The Point, Point Lonsdale. Presented by residential property developer, Moremac Property Group, The Point Moonlight Cinema will screen the animated box office smash hit film Inside Out on the lawn at The Point on Friday 5 January. It’s an unmissable summer treat for all the family, so grab your picnic rug and kick back on the first Friday of 2018 with a free outdoor movie, sausage sizzle and an abundance of popcorn, ice-cream and fairy floss. Moremac Property Group project director Bryce Moore said the twilight event is the perfect way for community members to unwind and celebrate the start of the New Year. “The outdoor cinema event is always a huge hit with the local community and we’re thrilled to once again be hosting the event in 2018,” Mr Moore said. “Everyone is welcome to come along on the night, meet new people and enjoy the complimentary food and drinks on offer - all within the wonderful community of The Point.” The movie will begin at sundown. Tickets are free but must be acquired prior to the event. To secure your tickets, visit the land sales office at 2281-2303 Bellarine Highway, Point Lonsdale. WHAT: The Point Moonlight Cinema. WHERE: The Point, Point Lonsdale, just off Fellows Road. Free parking onsite. Fully wheelchair accessible. WHEN: Friday 5 January, 2018, from 7pm. TICKETS: Free and available from The Point land sales office.
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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 2pm5.30pm. 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.
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. 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
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Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393. Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920. Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group. 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. Inqui-
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Reading and writing Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. 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.
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Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.
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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.
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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.
Tuesdays 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 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.
Second Tuesday of month 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
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 Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.
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
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.
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 the coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661.
Fridays
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.
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.
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Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629. Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.
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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Handy, any way you like At holiday time what do you do if it's too hot or you just can’t be bothered cooking, but still want something decent that the entire family will be happy with? The obvious answer is Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta. When Ocean Grovers think about pizza, they inevitably turn to the tried and true option - Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta. The team at Ocean Grove Pizza has been delivering quality pizzas and pastas to locals and holidaymakers for years. What not try one of the new gourmet pizzas on offer. The gourmet vegetarian is a vegie lover’s delight, while the peri peri has delicious marinated chicken strips and the pork belly, well that needs no introduction. One of the most-popular specials is the
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Still on call Even with Christmas and New Year celebrations across the Bellarine Peninsula in full swing, the Geelong Private Hospital remains on call for you and your family over the holiday period. Geelong Private Hospital’s Priority Admission Service will continue to operate from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week, over the December and January holidays. The service offers direct admission for medical and cardiac patients with private health insurance or a DVA Gold Card. Admission can be arranged through your GP or paramedic,
with patients immediately assessed upon arrival at the hospital. Geelong Private Hospital is fully equipped with a comprehensive intensive and cardiac care unit, as well as an extensive range of medical, surgical and rehabilitation services. By utilising the Priority Admission Service, patients not only skip long queues at local emergency departments, they also incur no admission fees. Contact the PAS hotline on 1300 474 727 for more information or to arrange an admission.
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In the thick of spotting Once again it’s been a wet and wild few weeks in the Grove, and it’s great to see so much water around this time of the year. I’ve had a fantastic few weeks of bird watching in between work and Christmas cheer. The first highlight of the last few weeks occurred on 29 November. I was driving to work and took a detour to Taits Point on Lake Connewarre, and looked up to see six Nankeen night herons flying around a large pine tree. I haven’t seen a night heron around the Bellarine since last summer, so to see six was awesome. The Nankeen night heron is a stocky heron with cinnamon upperparts, white underparts, a black crown, and yellow legs and feet. They have a large head, and a short neck and legs. The bill is dark olive-green, and the eyes are yellow. I’ve been back to Taits Point several times since, but haven’t seen them, so maybe they were just passing through. The next super duper highlight was receiving a message from my friend Glenda, who sent me a photo of the birds in her neighbour’s garden, which she wanted me to identify. The photo was of not one, but three juvenile collared sparrowhawks. The CSHs had been hanging around the neighbour’s garden on their outdoor setting. As part of the deal in identifying the birds, I had to ask if I could see the birds for myself, so on 30 November I went around and photographed one of the birds on the outdoor setting. I’ve been around since, and the CSHs are still in the garden, but are much more active and vocal. I can only surmise that they fledged from a nearby nest, but the adult birds have not been seen. I feel a bit sorry for the red-browed finches, European goldfinch, brown thornbills, willie wagtails and other small birds I saw in Karen’s garden that will probably become CSH dinner. Thanks to Glenda and Karen for introducing me to the magnificent birds.
Collared sparrowhawk.
Little egret.
Kevin's picture of freckled ducks and a hardhead duck.
Sacred kingfisher.
Nankeen night heron.
Sharp-tailed sandpiper at Western Treatment Plant.
Brown songlark at Western Treatment Plant.
Tawny frogmouth in Jill's garden woodlands.
A few days later Carole, the convenor of Birdlife Bellarine, sent an email around to inform members that a pair of brolgas had been seen in Breamlea, right next to the road (in great photography position). I drove down there the next day on my way to work, and managed to see the brolgas, but they were a long way from the road, so I didn’t get any good photos. It’s always a great day when you see a brolga, so thank you Carole for the email alert.
On 6 December I had to take daughter number two to Avalon Airport for pseudoschoolies, so I took the opportunity to make a quick visit to Western Treatment Plant. It was a magnificent day weather wise and birding wise, and the highlights were spotting some more brolgas, as well as spotted crakes, a buffbanded rail, sharp-tailed sandpipers, whitewinged black terns, and many Curlew sandpipers.
As I was driving out of WTP I saw a bird fly to the ground from a fence post, and I thought to myself that it looked like a juvenile starling. The bird flew up to a post much further away and I knew as soon as I saw it that it wasn’t a starling at all, but it was a bird that had eluded me for a long time - a brown songlark. Denis Sleep and I had heard the brown songlark call at Lake Murdeduke, but I had never laid eyes on one until 6 December. On 7 December I checked out the colony of little egrets that are breeding on the Bellarine. These birds are listed as critically endangered in Victoria, so to see around 20 of them in the same area was amazing. This colony was first seen, and reported on, last year by Tom Fletcher, and Tom has been keeping a close eye on them again this year. - Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com
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Catch a FREE ride with the Barwon Coast Beach Bus Car parking over the summer months can be tricky, so why not take advantage of the FREE Barwon Coast Beach Bus? The bus travels from Ocean Grove to Barwon Heads, with scheduled stops all along the way. It runs from 10am to 6pm daily from December 27th 2017 to January 28th 2018. Find out exactly where the bus is right now at www.barwoncoast.com.au/bus and grab a route map in local shops and caravan parks. The Barwon Heads Community Bank and the City of Greater Geelong are proud supporters of the Barwon Coast Beach Bus.
Swim between the flags Lifesavers and Lifeguards will be on patrol 7 days a week from Boxing Day to Australia Day at Ocean Grove Main Beach, 18W beach access on the Ocean Grove Spit and at 13th Beach.
Take time to read No, not your favourite novel, but the Beach Safety Signs that are at all beach access pathways on the Barwon Coast. These signs provide advice on general water conditions, rocks, tide and where the nearest patrolled beach is.
Don’t jump or dive! In the last few summers some people have suffered serious spinal injuries whilst jumping from local jetties and bridges. Water depth can change within a matter of minutes within the Barwon Estuary, so please watch children and don’t risk it.
Enjoy the New Years Eve fireworks At the family friendly time of 10pm on New Year’s Eve there will be a spectacular display of fireworks from the Barwon Bluff in Barwon Heads. The fireworks can be seen from many vantage points around Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads. To assist in keeping celebrations safe, a number of road closures will occur within the Ocean Grove main beach area from 6pm on New Years Eve to 3am on the 1st January 2018.
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Pip and Sophia Jankowski of Ocean Grove catching the Barwon Coast Beach Bus.
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600 matches for veteran Round 10 of the Saturday competition saw Ocean Grove veteran Keith Goldsmith reach the milestone of 600 matches. At 92 years of age and over a 34 year period, a magnificent achievement for any player to reach, was capped off by a terrific win against Lara for the Division 3 champion. Saturday competition now goes into recess for three weeks and will resume on 13 January when all teams continue their run for a top four position. The final game of 2017 resulted in a big win which was a much-needed win for the Premier Division side against Webbcona. Suffering back to back losses the win was important to remain in touch with the top four playing at home the Grovers hit their straps to register sixteen valuable points to remain in second spot. Australian under 18 Champion Kira Bourke led the way for the home side and got the Matt Flapper rink of Cal Hanna and Rod Brehaut off to a flyer. The final margin 37-18 the biggest of the day along with the Craig Hodges team plus 15. Gary Burkett, Rick Webb, Ken Thomas and Tony Joel got the points by 10 to round out the win overall by 36 shots. A tough away match faced the Division 1 side as it was heading for its fifth win on the trot. Unfortunately Portarlington proved too good but the positive for the Grovers is that at the main break they sit in second. Keith Goldsmith as mentioned earlier led the way for the threes as they stole the points against Lara. Bouncing back from a loss against Anglesea, Ocean Grove stood tall in Goldy’s 600 th to record the win by 29 shots. John Izzard along with Anne Way, lefty Peter Eberle and Sandra Murphy continue to lead the way in the fours as they led the team to a win by 17 shots. Sue Gorwell and Harold Curwood skipped their teams to success which was enough to get the majority of points against Eastern Park and also lead the way in the sevens to head the table in top spot. Brian Sutterby travelled along way to get the result against Belmont in Division 10 as he led his team of Maxi Walker, Ross McDonald, John Hughes to a match-winning margin of 37-13. The open midweek competition has set challenges for the reigning premiers as they currently sit fifth on the ladder heading into the second half of the season. Eight points out of the four and only one game out of second place the ones need to hit their straps to contend for back to back titles. With two Division 1 teams and two Division 3 teams in 2017-'18 it certainly is proving the challenge. With eight wins, Division 6 sits second on the big board heading into the break, Peter Eberle and Harold Curwood both skipping successful rinks head the table as the sixes team look to finish off 2017 in style. Wednesday 20 December will have the Christmas Bowls event starting at 3pm while on Friday 29 December the holiday carnival five a side will take place at 10am with $1500 in prize money. Entries can be taken in the bowls office.
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Tony Joel rolls the jack. 176308
Chris Price in action for Grove. 176308
Gary Burkett looks to pick up a shot or two.
Brett Irwin lets the bowl go. 176308
Ocean Grove coach Matt Flapper in fine form. 176308
Blue Hills Rise mixed pairs commence on Wednesday 27 December and 44 teams will take to the greens to compete for $4000 in prize money. Barefoot Bowls will commence Monday 1 January and bookings are essential. Open to all visitors to Ocean Grove come along to have a great night on the greens at Ocean Grove. Starting at 6pm make sure you call 5255 1540 to book your spot.
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Contest for captaincy Dual Ocean Grove Football Club best-andfairest winner James Linton and star ruckman Andrew Jarvis remain the leading candidates for the vacant senior captaincy role. In only his second season at Ocean Grove, Linton won back-to-back Damian Clark medals in September this year after his individual triumph in 2016. During the pre-season former Grubber captain Kelly Williams informed club of his decision to stand down from captaincy duties in 2018. Williams, 30, managed only 13 senior BFL games and was troubled by a persistent back injury in 2017. Williams who missed the Grubbers first four rounds of this season, will stay on as a senior player at Ocean Grove in 2018. Linton and Jarvis are among four candidates vying for the prized role at Ocean Grove. The gun players were pictured this month at Grubber pre-season training at Ocean Grove oceangrovevoice.com.au
Memorial Recreation Reserve to promote Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s Rip to River Classic on Saturday 6 January. Grubber senior players Matt Caldow and Kaiden Long - a part of the leadership group in 2017 - were both nominated for role. The Ocean Grove Football Club is expected to name its new senior captain in the coming weeks. The Grubbers will re-commence their pre-season in late January after a break over Christmas and the New Year period.
James Linton and Andrew Jarvis pictured at pre-season training with the Rip to River Classic fund-raiser flyer. Wednesday, 20 December, 2017
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Cobras’ aggressive bats rule the day UNDER 15s Round 7 The Cobras made the journey into town to take on the Murghebuloc Cricket Club at the Vines St Oval. The Cobras won the toss and batted. Izaak Terhorst and Brodie Muscat opened the batting in a very aggressive fashion. Unfortunately Muscat went early but Terhorst (16) and Gibbon (31 rtno) steadied the ship and got the Cobras on track for a competitive score. Xavier Norman (16) and Sam Donegan (32 rtno) steered the Cobras towards a very competitive total and with a lower order hard-hitting exhibition from Spencer Bryan (10), 6/129 would take some beating. Collendina made it to a fine 129 off 25 overs. The bowling effort was very solid and the wickets were shared. Brodie Muscat and Koby Welch took two each, while Charlie Every, Nick Gibbon, Max Mclachlan and Isaak Terehorst took one each. The Bullfrogs were dismissed for 64. A great win for the Cobras. Round 6 The Cobras played host to the Winchelsea/ Leigh Districts team in this must-win one day game. Winchelsea won the toss and sent the Cobras in. Brodie Muscat and Izaak Terhorst got things off to a solid start with a 23-run opening partnership when Terhorst was dismissed for 14. Muscat went for 22 and along with Nick Gibbon (34 rtno) and Xavier Norman (32 no) the Cobra total made it to 121 for the loss of five wickets off 25 overs. A good total but good bowling would be needed. Muscat and Diesel McNeil opened with
Muscat taking two important wickets. He finished with the figures of 2/21 off five.Sam Donegan and Nick Gibbon took one wicket each and along with three run-outs, Winchelsea made it to 99 at the end of their overs.Twenty/20 In the first round of the U/15 T20 the Cobras played host to cross town rivals, Ocean Grove. Grove won the toss and batted and got to a very competitive 148. The Grubbers lost eight wickets. There were three run-outs and the other five wickets were caught behind which meant wicket keeper, Xavier Norman, was involved in all eight dismissals. Brodie Muscat took two of those wickets, Charlie Every, Max McLachlan and Diesel McNeil combined with Norman for the rest. The batting from the Cobras fell short. Norman, Muscat and Nick Gibbon all batted well and were retired with scores of over 30, but the total set by the Grubbers was to much. The Cobras will have to wait until late January when Barwon Heads make the journey over the bridge to get a win on the board. UNDER 13s Round 7 The Cobras played at home to the competitive Portarlington ward. Batting first the visitors put on a very competitive 84 with Monty Juffermans' good luck continuing his great form with ball taking two for eight from his three overs. Harrisyn Wingrave and Noah Jeffrey bowled terrific to back him up. Couple of early wickets put the Cobras on the back foot but a fightback led by captain
Alec Gibbon (13no) and Olly Terhorst (14) got the boys right back in the game only to fall short by six runs. Great game to watch and excellent bowling by Portarlington in the final overs to take the points. Round 6 The team travelled to Thomson for their round 6 one day game. Batting first the boys made an excellent 118 from 26 overs. Harrison O’Neill belted three fours and a mighty six in his way to 24 not out. Alex Gibbon (12no) helped push the score to a healthy total. The Thomson team started their chase well and put the Cobras under pressure. Tight spells by Ted Farrell, James stow and Monty Juffermans restricted the home team to 89 runs to give the Cobras a great win. Round 5 Collendina vs Barwon Heads Goddard Collendina played at home against a strong Barwon Heads outfit. After the first day the visitors held the honours with the Cobras 6 for 83 (Noah Jeffrey made a fine 16) and Barwon Heads was two for 65 after 26 overs and went on to post a very competitive 150 with Ted Farrell continuing his wicket taking form with another two for 11 off his 6 overs. James Devine found his rhythm for a miserly one for six off five overs. With only four wickets in hand Alex Gibbon (16 not out) and George Every (11) put on a great 25-run partnership but it came down to a last wicket stand of 31 runs between Gus Peters (10 not out) and Harrison O’Neill (11) to take the points and reach 155. Both teams played the game in great spirit.
Flynn Kinsey in action at Torquay.
Seniors take on the surf Up to 40 Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club competitors participated in this summer’s first Life Saving Victoria surf senior carnival at Torquay surf beach on 9 December. Ocean Grove SLSC competition manager Bruce Sampson said the club competed well across the ski events and iron races at the state-based surf carnival. Sampson confirmed 38 Ocean Grove SLSC senior competitors competed at the opening senior carnival for 2017/18. “Skis was probably our strongest, skis and irons were our biggest events,” Sampson told the Voice. “Relays (as in team events) in everything was really good.” “It is has been a good hit out, the kids enjoyed themselves.” The next senior surf carnival will take place at Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club on Sunday 7 January.
Grovers in a poor start, but the recovery was coming... Under 17: Ocean Grove 7/108 (cc) def Alexander Thomson Abley 5/67 (cc) Round 6 saw Ocean Grove away at Alexander Thomson. After losing the toss the Ocean Grove innings got off to a poor start, losing 2/0 in the first over. Brad Walder (48 not out) led the recovery and was well supported by Louis Beale (11) initially, and then by hardhitting Liam Mullen (31) to get the innings back on track. A very slow outfield made scoring boundaries difficult, and the innings was highlighted by excellent running between the wickets. Given the conditions, Ocean Grove finished with a competitive total of 7/108 from their 25 overs. In the field Ocean Grove started well with Flynn Hardiman (2/3 off 5 overs) and Bailey LeMaistre (0/9 off 4 overs) bowling accurately and building pressure on Alexander Thomson. It was a strong bowling and fielding display from Ocean Grove, restricting Alexander Thomson to 5/67 from their 25 overs. Jake Wilson (1/5), Will Richardson (1/12) and Tahj Wirth (1/3) picked up wickets, while Brad Walder led the way in the field with a catch and a stumping. Under 17: Ocean Grove 9/87 (cc) lost to Murgheboluc 3/95 Round 7 was a one day game away against Murgheboluc. Flynn Hardiman won the toss and decided to bat, but Ocean Grove was soon in trouble against some accurate bowling, slumping to 5/25. Bailey LeMaistre (20) led the recovery, and was well supported by Harry Tregenza (14) and Noah de Bruijn (13), but Ocean Grove’s total of 9/87 from their 25 overs was always going to be difficult to defend on a small ground with a fast outfield. Flynn Hardiman (2/20) struck early to give Ocean Grove a chance, but the Murgheboluc batsmen showed better composure and shot selection than their opposition to run out comprehensive winners, finishing with 3/95 off 19 overs. Louis Beale was the other wicket taker, finishing with 1/14. With only two games (and a bye) left after the Christmas break, Ocean Grove will need to improve if they are to give themselves a chance of making the finals. 26 VOICE
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Tia Horzitski fielded this ball cleanly and whipped it in over the bails. 176259
Abby Richardson plays a nice straight bat during the Ocean Grove Under 15s Red vs White game. 176259 Pictures: JUSTIN FLYNN
Rylee Finlay is airborne during her delivery stride. 176259
Rylee FInlay at the bowling crease. 176259
Andy Wirth, Maggie Schaller, Abby Richardson and Melanie McCluskey were on the sidelines supporting their teammates. 176259
Chloe Thompson showing some serious offside timing. 176259
Amelia Hallam bowls to Charlotte Teague. 176259
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Seagulls’ stunning victory By Mark Heenan Barwon Heads pulled off a stunning victory to upstage Battle of the Bridge rivals Ocean Grove in an enthralling contest at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval on Saturday. A key 139-run fifth-wicket partnership between star Seagull all-rounder Sam Schaller (92) and Michael Fallon (67) proved the difference for the visitors on day two. Chasing 238 for victory the Grubbers had the Seagulls on the ropes at 4/66 before Schaller and Fallon turned on an aggressive batting masterclass. Ocean Grove compiled 7/237 while Barwon Heads won with more than 12 overs to spare to finish at 7/242. The loss saw Ocean Grove (21 points) cling on to fourth spot ahead of fifth-placed Barwon Heads (21 points) on percentage heading into the two-week mid-season break. Ocean Grove coach Paul Jubber lamented his side’s inability to take control of the match at crucial stages. “Losing against Barwon Heads is extremely disappointing,” Jubber told the Voice. “We didn’t take ownership of our game at times and it ultimately cost us the points.” Jubber praised Schaller and Fallon for their aggressive response with the bat on day two. “Sam batted very well, he took it up to our bowlers and his aggression paid off,” Jubber said. “Credit to him and Mick. “They were under pressure and their partnership was the difference.” Schaller described it as a ‘mini-finals’ victory over their arch-rivals. “The win was huge, we all internally built it up as a bit of a final,” he said. “The game was pretty hot, two big rivals, so to get six points was fantastic.” Grubber opener and wicket-keeper Huon Bertino continued his consistent form with the bat with an impressive 73 on day one.
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It was Bertino’s third half-century this season. Ocean Grove all-rounder Sam Jubber who took 3/53 with the ball on Saturday and chipped in with 37 on day one. Star batsman Michael Kenneady made a rapid 37, while Paul Jubber remained 31 not out batting at number 7. Seagull bowler Damien McMahon was the leading wicket-taker with 3/86 from 19 overs. The Grubbers won their B Grade two-day clash over Barwon Heads at RT Fuller Oval by 79 runs on Saturday. Batting first Ocean Grove was all out for 188 with opener Nathan Taylor leading the way with 65, while fellow opener Jay Dawson (45) got off to a flyer. Joshua High did the bulk of damage for the home side with 5/47 from 15 overs. In reply Barwon Heads was all out for 109 with Lindon Giuffrida destroying the top order with 5/35 from 15 overs, while Billy Foord Engelsman bowled 13 maidens and claimed 2/19 from 20 overs. Ned Thorley took 2/19 from 10.2 overs. Ocean Grove C Grade defeated Barwon
Mick Thornton outs in a big effort for Ocean Grove during the A Grade loss to Barwon Heads. 176310 Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM
Dylan Thorley retrieves the ball from the outfield. 176310
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Heads by three wickets. The Grubbers made 7/130 from 48 overs in response to Barwon Heads’ 126. Ben Hughes led the way with bat with an unbeaten 51 not out, while Darren
Craig dominated to claim 6/44 from 21.1 overs. Ocean Grove had the bye in D Grade and remain in second spot on the ladder after 10 rounds.
Collendina’s resounding triumph ends year on high note By Mark Heenan Collendina scored a resounding victory over Jan Juc at Bob Pettit Reserve to end its year on a high. Cobra coach Corey Walter said it was important to consolidate his team’s top-four spot before the break. “It was a pretty big game for us obviously - Juc right on our heels, they got a result the week earlier and they were three points behind us on the ladder,” Walter told the Voice. “It was a really good bowling performance, it was pleasing and it gives us a little bit of buffer from fifth spot which is handy.” Collendina (27 points) is in outright third spot on the ladder after six rounds. The Cobras dismantled Jan Juc on day one and rolled home side for only 122 from 58.2 overs. At stumps on day one Collendina was in control at 0/42 and needed a further 81 runs for victory. Andy Higgins was elevated to opener and made unbeaten 31 before he retired due to work duties. The early loss of Corey Walter (9) and brother Nathan Walter (11) did not stop Kade Norquay (54) and Cameron Kavailiunas (36) from guiding the Cobras to victory. Norquay and Kavailiunas shared in a key 70-run third wicket partnership. Collendina finished at 6/160 from 57.5 overs before play stopped. Walter said Norquay had slotted in well as Cobra opener after a five-year A Grade absence. “He has been unreal, obviously he had five years out of the game and he just got better and better each week,” Walter said. “He is rapt to be back and he is loving it and comes to training twice a week, he is hardly missed a session and he has started to reap the rewards now and make some really good scores.” On day one Corey Walter was a standout with the ball and finished with 4/17 from 13.2 overs. Walter ripped through the Sharks’ middle order. Ace Cobra bowler Charlie Lamb was equally damaging with 3/60 from 23 overs, while Higoceangrovevoice.com.au
Liam Tipping bowls during Collendina's B Grade game. 176309 gins picked up 2/31 from 16 overs. A quick 40 from Jan Juc coach and gun bat Ben Grinter and an unbeaten 45 not out from Will Tamassy proved the only resistance with bat for under-performing Sharks. Collendina’s next A Grade game is against Barrabool at home, which starts on 6 January. It was a much tighter contest in B Grade where Jan Juc defeated the Cobras by 17 runs at Collendina. Batting first Jan Juc compiled 8/224. Sam Tucker was the leading wicket-taker with 3/40 from 16 overs. In reply Collendina was all out for 207. Alistair Grant top scored with 75 and shared in a 126-run fifth wicket partnership stand with Daniel McManus (42). In C Grade Jan Juc scored an eight-wicket win over Collendina at Bellbrae Oval. Shark batsman David Norman guided the home side to victory after his fabulous innings of 120 not out. Jan Juc finished at 2/172 from 29 overs after Collendina was all out for 169. In D Grade Collendina (7/173) defeated Portarlington (9/166) in their match at Bellarine Secondary College.
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Dave Dickeson in the field for Collendina. 176309
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Nippers at the forefront By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Junior Activities Manager Darren Ball praised his team’s nipper performances after the first state junior carnival at Altona on Saturday. More than 70 Ocean Grove SLSC competitors participated in the first Life Saving Victoria summer nipper competition this season held in bay conditions at Altona Life Saving Club on 16 December. Ball said there were some fantastic results in team and individual events across
all age groups. “Team events were brilliant across the board, we got first and seconds pretty much in most of the team events,” Ball told the Voice. “Having a look all the results across the board we did really well for amount of competitors we had there.” Star Ocean Grove competitor Marcus Bird was a standout on day, he won the Under 14 Boys Iron Race. Bird claimed a second place in Under 14 Boys Surf Board race, Under 14 Boys Surf Race,
Under Boys Beach Flags and also came fourth in Under 14 Boys Beach Sprint. Nine of 10 Ocean Grove SLSC Under 12 boys made the Boys Iron final. Sienna Stewart competed well with a series of first-placed finishes and placings. Ball highlighted the star team performance of Cookie Robinson and Emily Joyce after the Ocean Grove pair won the Under 11 Mixed 2 Person Rescue and Resuscitation. “They actually won it ... that is a brilliant outcome for them - a huge highlight,” Ball said.
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Ball said the day would not be possible without the generous support of Ocean Grove SLSC nipper parents who donated their time. Ocean Grove SLSC volunteers and helpers arrived prior to 8am for a competition start on the Saturday morning after a 90-minute trip to Altona from the Bellarine Peninsula. “You look at it a lot of volunteer hours just to make a competition run,” Ball said. The next state junior carnival will be held at Cosy Corner in Torquay on Friday 5 January in the new year.
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