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A passion for PE By Justin Flynn As far as volunteers go, you would struggle to find someone as dedicated as Stewart Hayes. For the past nine years, Stewart has been volunteering at Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School, helping out with physical education lessons. After suffering a stroke at just 29, it left him reassessing the rest of his life. He started volunteering at the school five days a fortnight and just kept coming back for nine years. Late last year, Stewart, now 44, left the school for the final time, deciding that he needed a paying job to help pay the bills. There were more than few tears by students and staff when Stewart left after his final day. “He’s a bit of a godsend for a PE teacher when you’re managing a group of 25 kids,” Star of the Sea PE teacher Andrew Rayson said. “He has that passion for working with kids. We’ve been lucky enough to have someone to give that time. Kids get more out of a lesson to have two of us out there, and a lot of schools don’t have that.” Stewart said he had loved his time at the school, and had a firm message for anyone who found themselves in a similar situation. “Do it - get off your backside, otherwise you’re just sitting there,” he said. “You want to have a purpose and something to get you out and motivated. You’re giving rather than taking.” More commonly known as Stewy, he realised he’d been volunteering for a long time when he sees the students he taught in his early years, now grown up. “The kids who are no longer here, they tower over me now,” he joked. “You remember them as little kids in Grades 5 and 6 and now they have graduated.” It’s clear the students have responded well to Stewy’s teachings. “We’ve enjoyed his personality; it’s infectious and straight down the line,” Mr Rayson said. “He’s got a passion for sport and getting the kids to learn new skills.” Stewy said the highlight of his stint at Star of the Sea was helping the students who really needed it. “You get some kids who don’t need as much help as others,” he said. “It’s good to help the kids who might not be very sporty.”
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Libby to speak up again By Justin Flynn Libby Coker will again square off against Liberal MP Sarah Henderson for the seat of Corangamite at the next federal election. Ms Coker was chosen as the Labor Party candidate for Corangamite, which is one of the state’s most marginal federal electorates. “I’m standing again because not a great deal has changed in terms of people feeling they are being neglected,” Ms Coker told the Voice during a recent visit to Ocean Grove. Ms Coker is a Surf Coast Shire councillor, a former school teacher, journalist and small business owner.
She lives in Aireys Inlet but says she is a regular visitor to Ocean Grove. Ms Coker said she was passionate about education, respite care, gender equality and childcare services. “Respite care on the Bellarine - I don’t think demand is being met here,” she says. “I’m disappointed with the Turnbull Government’s cuts to education. “Around 9000 families have been affected in Corangamite.” Ms Coker said cuts to penalty rates for workers were also an issue, but there needed to be a balancing act to make sure small business owners were not out of pocket.
“I can assure people in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads that I will do my best to look at increasing people's wages,” she says. “The cost of living is going up and the cost of energy is increasing, but wages have flatlined.” Ms Coker said she was keen to get out in the community to hear people's views. “I’m looking forward to getting out and about in Ocean Grove and this area much more than last time,” she says. “I’m pretty passionate about trying to do something of value. I’m someone who will speak up.”
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Five knots - stick to it By Justin Flynn An initiative by passionate local environmentalist John O’Reilly came to fruition with the help of Barwon Coast recently. Mr O’Reilly, who died in September, was a founding member of Ocean Grove Coastcare and it was his idea to introduce a five-knot speed limit sticker to remind Barwon Estuary users of the speed limit. “John thought outside the box in how we may collectively educate users without installing additional signage that a speed limit applies,” Barwon Coast’s Maddie Glynn said. “This passive messaging we hope will lead to a greater respect for the estuary and other beach users, while engaging more people using the estuary in a responsible manner.” The stickers were launched on the Barwon Heads side of the bridge with representatives from Victoria Police, Victorian Fisheries Authority, Bellarine Paddlers, WSUP standup paddle boarding, Barwon Coast and Mr
Locals are being warned to keep dogs on leads when walking through the Blue Waters Lake Reserve area. Geelong City Council will be stepping up patrols in the area in the near future and are investigating improvements to signage there. The council was responding to inquiries from the Voice regarding public complaints about dogs off lead in the area. Locals are concerned about out-of- control dogs running at children, the elderly and birdlife. City’s director planning and development, Kelvin Walsh, said that the council had received only two formal complaints about dogs in the Blue Waters Lake area in 2017. “We will assess the need to increase signage and organise additional patrols in the area to remind people of the importance of picking up after their animals and using a lead as responsible pet owners,” Mr Walsh said. One woman who did not wish to be identified told the Voice that she had been leapt on by the same dog off-lead twice on the same circuit of the lake.
The woman said she had been left with scratch marks on her arms and mud all over her clothes. “I ran around a bend and saw this dog bounding towards me and she just leapt up into me,” the woman said. “I have been bitten by dogs in the past and so was more than a little terrified. “It is not the dog’s fault as she turned out to be a lovely, friendly dog but I just couldn’t believe when I ran into them again and the owner just let the dog run at me again, covering me in more mud.” A spot check of the lake walking circuit by the Voice found a local walking two dogs offlead within minutes of entering the area. Michael (not his real name) has lived at the lake for nearly two years and said he was completely unaware of any rules about dogs on leads. “I just enter the area from my own backyard and I have never noticed any signs,” he said. “My two little dogs are very good and stay close but they definitely need to make the signage more obvious around here if they want to enforce this rule.”
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O’Reilly’s wife Margot Busch and son Shaun present. “It would have put him (Mr O’Reilly) in the limelight, which he wouldn’t have been that thrilled about, but he would have been thrilled that it’s happened,” Ms Busch said. “It’s a reminder to the users of the estuary that it’s not just the fine you get, but you should also be worried about other users of the river and then there’s the environmental factor as well. It’s (the estuary) a nursery for fish.” The river, estuary and coastline will be patrolled this summer, with four governing agencies having the power to prosecute - Parks Victoria, water police, Victorian Fisheries Authority and TSV Marine Safety. The fine for exceeding the five-knot speed limit is $280. The marine grade five-knot sticker is available free for anyone wishing to place it on their paddle or watercraft by contacting Barwon Coast or by emailing Bellarine Paddlers at ralphsbrk@outlook.com.
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Bestie is a Westie Ever wondered where Rob Sitch and Michael Leunig started out? What about actor Kevin Harrington of Sea Change fame? Or Mark Ferrie, Wendy Stapleton and Pat Wilson or radio and TV journalists Josephine Cafagna, Lina Caneva and Tony Leonard?Well, they all grew up in Melbourne’s working class western suburbs in the post-war migration and industrial boom years. In Barwon Heads local Karyn Howie’s collection of memoirs, titled How the West Was One, they and others tell their unvarnished stories of those mercurial times. Long-term Barwon Heads resident and retired English/literature teacher from Bellarine Secondary College, Karyn Howie and her childhood friend, Sue O’Brien have collected and edited 39 memoirs about the western suburbs from the 1950s ’60s and ’70s. Along with tales of daring escapades, these memoirs speak of famous pub bands and a memorable AC/DC concert. The stories capture the reality of a tough life for new migrants and the hard physical work in the local abattoirs, factories, kitchens and transport hubs. There are sporting tales from the old days of the Footscray Football Club and why Williamstown is the home of lacrosse. The western suburbs have a very close connection to the Bellarine Peninsula as a holiday destination of choice for camping families. It was always a popular day trip option to drive down Geelong Road to the peninsula or west coast. Many ex-Westies came to make their own homes in Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Barwon Heads. But you don’t have to be a western suburbs descendent to enjoy these heartwarming stories about growing up in another time and another place. All the profits from this book go to Western Chances, which supports talented and motivated young people in the western suburbs of Melbourne facing barriers to fulfilling their potential by providing them with scholarships, opportunities and on-going support. Books available at Bookgrove, The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
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Coastal fun Bookings have opened for Summer by the Sea, which will deliver more than 300 free activities along Victoria’s coastline. Running from 2 to 28 January, the annual program encourages Victorians to learn more about our remarkable coastline through a diverse range of events and experiences. Program highlights on the Surf Coast and Bellarine include canoeing at Anglesea, beachcombing at Indented Head and Clifton Springs and rockpool rambles at Barwon Heads. “Every year, Summer by the Sea attracts thousands of Victorians who visit or live on our coastline, and 2018 will be no different,” Coastcare Victoria co-ordinator Evelyn Nicholson said. “Local activities offer a range of experiences for all ages, from taking the plunge and snorkelling through seagrass meadows at St Leonards, to catching and releasing baby fish in the ‘Estuary Discovery’ at Aireys Inlet.” “Summer by the Sea is a fantastic opportunity for all Victorians to explore the coastal areas on their doorstep, and to learn about some of the challenges facing our fragile coastal environments.” Those interested in registering for an activity can book online through the Summer by the Sea website at www.summerbythesea.vic. gov.au
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YEAR IN REVIEW FEBRUARY JANUARY Government haggling over a new wonder drug was putting Ocean Grove toddler Brody McPherson at risk of irreversible lung damage, according his mother Kate. The three-year-old was on 40 tablets a day since being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at four weeks of age. He is one of 30 children in Australia under six years old with a rare form of the disease. Ivan Lee, 83, received a Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2017 Australia Day honours list. Mr Lee is well respected in Ocean Grove for his countless hours of volunteer CFA work. With a monster Australia Day weekend looming, Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club reinforced the message that beachgoers need to swim between the flags. With shark sightings at Jan Juc, Anglesea and Fairhaven
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and the death of a Melbourne man in his fifties at Ocean Grove Main Beach, beachgoers were told not to get complacent about water safety.
CFA volunteers Martin Geerings, Noel Grant and Adam Wakeling. 167283 Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club members were still all smiles after winning the Victorian Senior Life Saving Championships. 165837
MARCH Ocean Grove was crowned the the best surf life saving club in the state. The club took top honours in the 2017 Victorian Senior Lifesaving Championships held at Port Fairy with a record margin. The Wallington Strawberry Fair went off without a hitch the first Sunday in March.
APRIL A shortage of volunteers over Easter meant that Ocean Grove Fire Brigade had to scale down its annual Good Friday Appeal. Although the main collection point on The Terrace continued, the brigade only had the use of one truck to do its collection rounds and the popular ‘town run’ did not occur. Ocean Grovers dug deep for this year’s Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. The town raised $33,455.42.
Ocean Grove became the first town in Australia to benefit from the installation of an integrated streetlighting system. The street lights, on The Terrace, have the capacity to be turned up or down, emit 70 per cent less carbon emissions and cost 70 per cent less to run. It was the news that Ocean Grovers Kate and Steven MacPherson had been waiting to hear since their son Brody was diagnosed with a rare form of cystic fibrosis at four weeks of age. Brody, 3, became eligible to receive the wonderdrug Kalydeco, which treats the cause of cystic fibrosis (CF), not the symptoms. Community action groups were hoping that 11th hour negotiations would save some of the trees destined for the chop along Grubb Road. A Notice of Decision to Grant a Planning Permit was issued by the council for the removal of a significant number of trees on the east side of Grubb Road for the construction of three access points into the proposed new shopping centre.
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MAY John Williamson, from Collendina, was concerned that a lack of response by the council to drainage issues could see a repeat of April’s catastrophic flooding. John was forced out of his Antares Court home when water rose 34cm into his house in April. The forced closure of Barwon Heads Library would have a significant impact on Ocean Grove according to Save Barwon Heads Community Library member Karen Firth. Ms Firth said if the library was forced to close as per Council ruling, it would overwhelm the facility in Ocean Grove as well as leaving hundreds of people in Barwon Heads without a library.
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Muhammad Ahmad and Lynne Wilson extend the hand of friendship to Margaret Griffith and Mary Davies. 170027
JUNE People power saved the Barwon Heads Library. Around 400 people attended a rally to save the library where it was announced that Council was likely to abolish its plans to close the library. Council reversed its decision at a meeting in late June. Ocean Grove’s Lime Leaf Asian Grocery celebrated the end of Ramadan by throwing its doors open to the public.
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YEAR IN REVIEW AUGUST JULY Around 350 to 400 metres of trees, including the native Bellarine yellow gum, on Grubb Road were saved. Initially around 720 metres of trees were facing the chop due to a new housing development, but meetings between Shell Road Development, Ocean Grove Community Association, community groups and individuals were successful in reducing the numbers. Organisers estimated the Light of Day Australia Winter Gigs raised in excess of $18,000. The Winter Gigs were held in Ocean Grove on 21 and 22 July. The fourth annual Winter Gigs sold out in some of the four venues that hosted live music on the Friday and Saturday nights. Bellarine Secondary College was continuing investigations after it was alleged a Year 8 student may have brought the
Leading Senior Constable Chris Anderson, Senior Sergeant Shane Madigan, Sergeant Mark Gray and Sergeant Tim Bennett from Bellarine police are supporting Blue Ribbon Day. 173175
SEPTEMBER Blue Ribbon Day was held 29 September. The day honoured the ultimate sacrifice that police officers have made in the line of duty, which underlines the dangers faced by police on a daily basis. Victoria Police invites all to pause on Friday to remember those members of our police force who have paid a price beyond measure for safety in our community.
Dirty Soul gets the crowd pumping. 171022 drug ice to school. On 20 July, a Year 8 student was alleged to have brought a bag of ice to the school, and it was believed that students were asked by the boy to hold the drug when teachers became suspicious.
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OCTOBER A Barwon Heads woman won a 2017 Victorian Senior of the Year award. Margaret Griffith received her award on 10 October at a ceremony at Government House in Melbourne. Two outstanding servants received life-membership at the Ocean Grove Football Netball Club AGM. Peter Fankhauser and Kerry Gorski received applause from family and team officials.
Lucy Conquit was named Life Saving Victoria’s youth athlete of the year. Lucy was announced as the winner at the Awards of Excellence presentation, where Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club (OGSLSC) picked up the overall points score trophy. Oakdene’s 2016 Jessica Sauvignon was named the best sauvignon blanc at the 2018 Halliday Wine Companion Awards. The wine was awarded 96 points by James Halliday. Ocean Grover Amelia Banks, who has brain cancer, was putting others before herself by raising awareness for the disease, which kills more children than any disease in Australia and kills more people under 40 than any other cancer. The Banks family planned to organise a Walk 4 Brain Cancer event on the Bellarine as early as 2018. Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Subbranch held a ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Long Tan. The ceremony included a
Lucy Conquit was named Life Saving Victoria’s youth athlete of the year. speech from renowned author Bernard Clancy, who wrote the book ’Best We Forget’. A small, but hardy, crowd braved chilling winds, rain and hail during the ceremony, which was held at Ocean Grove Park.
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NOVEMBER Bellarine Ward had three new councillors after election results were finalised in early November. Stephanie Asher, Jim Mason and Trent Sullivan were elected to sit on the new City of Greater Geelong Council. Two young mystery heroes, later identified as Sam McGlynn and Andrew Schoch, saved young Harry Cornish from potential disaster when he went missing from his Ocean Grove holiday home. Barwon Coast announced it would host the famous Wonderland Spiegeltent, a beautiful 1930s nostalgic wooden mirrored and travelling European circus tent, this summer.
Michelle Stow wowed the crowd at Carols in the Park. 176057
DECEMBER Ocean Grove came alive with the spirit of Christmas for Carols in the Park. Around 3000 people enjoyed a stunning performance at Ocean Grove Park. Master of Ceremonies Mark Hyland kept things moving and performances from all three local primary schools and a range of performers wowed the crowd.
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Soaring into summer fair By Justin Flynn Raised by Eagles is heading to Ocean Grove for the annual Tranquility Fair and band frontman Luke Sinclair can’t wait. “I look forward to coming to Ocean Grove even when it’s got nothing to do with music,” Sinclair says. “Friends used to have a holiday house there and we’d stay for a week or two. I have great memories of Ocean Grove. A bunch of us still go there to lay on the beach and surf. “Those gigs where there’s families, kids and dogs running around - they’re great.” Raised by Eagles has formed a reputation as one of Melbourne’s most sought after independent bands. The quartet’s 2015 album Diamonds in the Bloodstream won Best Country Album and Best Emerging Artist at The Age Music Victoria Awards. But ask Sinclair about what made the band delve into country music and he pauses. “They’re still calling us country for some reason,” he says. “I really struggle with that question. I like to call it country rock ‘n’ roll. I can’t articulate the type of music we play because it involves so many influences from all of us. There are connotations attached to labels. “If you get labelled as country, people who don’t like country have already decided they don’t like it and pass it by just because of the label attached to it.” The band’s journey took them to Nashville for the prestigious Americana Music Festival and when prompted to recall the experience, Sinclair’s reaction is immediate. “It was just an amazing place to be in,” he says. “It was always a place that was almost mythical growing up. We were wide eyed and astounded at the level of musicianship. That will stay with me forever.”
Raised by Eagles will be performing at Ocean Grove's Tranquility Fair on 6 January. Raised by Eagles was an interesting choice for a band name and Sinclair recalls the day it all started. “I wish it was a more interesting story,” he says. “It was a nickname given to me by an eccentric buddy. He reckons I walk around with a furrowed brow like an eagle, like I’d been
raised by eagles.” After the Tranquility Fair, Sinclair plans to get back into songwriting, but says he needs “silence and an empty” to do it properly. The band is still going strong since forming in 2013 and the members are all good mates. “We all have issues like brothers and fami-
lies do, but at the end of the day we are a very tight unit that relies on all four of us for the band to be what it is,” Sinclair says. “When we get into a room and start playing, it all comes together.” Raised by Eagles is playing at the Tranquility Fair at Ocean Grove Park on 6 January from 7pm.
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Tranquil at twilight After last year’s scorching conditions, the popular Tranquility Fair has moved to a twilight timeslot. The fair, held at Ocean Grove Park on 6 January, will kick off at 4pm and run through until 9pm. Last year’s fair was held from 10am to 4pm on a day that the mercury pushed into the high 30s. In the event of similar conditions this year, the later timeslot will allow fairgoers to enjoy the evening. The fair has been operating for 20 years on the first Saturday in January. There will be more than 100 stalls sell-
ing jewellery, crystals, art and craft, clothing, handicrafts, fresh produce, books, readings, earth medicines, temporary tattoos, drums, massages, body care products and more. To keep you fuelled, there will be 25 food stalls, selling a huge variety of tasty treats. Entertainment kicks off at 4pm with Port Whanua, followed by DJ Tom Noonan, Malahdo, Wayne Jury, Raised By Eagles and Sugar fed Leopards. Kids will be well catered for with activities and rides. Entry for a full day of fun and entertainment is only $4, with children under 12 admitted free. All proceeds go to maintaining the park for the benefit of the community.
Eight years on patrol Layla, Jay and Mika enjoyed last year's Tranquility Fair.
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Name: Nina How many years have you been on a volunteer surf patrol for? This will be my eighth season on patrol. Why did you want to become a volunteer surf lifesaver? That was a funny story. I went to the local high school Bellarine Secondary College and they do a surf rescue certificate in Year 10, and then I decided to challenge myself and just get my bronze medallion at the end of the year. It has happened quickly since then. What is your favourite thing about being on volunteer surf patrol at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club? Just making a difference to see if anyone actually needed to be rescued; we are here to help out and it has taught me a range of different skills like using a defibrillator with oxygen, learning how to manage a beach which are life skills I need in my own career. Do have any superstitions before you complete a shift as surf patrol lifesaver? Apply sunscreen and wear a hat. I just like to come and take it easy as opposed to be all stressing myself out. Also meditation, I guess you could say. Favourite holiday destination? Alpine National Park.
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Ably backed by Rotarians Two local organisations have benefited from Rotary Club of Ocean Grove’s tireless work. Riding Develops Abilities and Disabled Surfers Association each received a grant of $3500, which was raised by Rotary’s hugely successful art show. All profits from the art show, which was held in Point Lonsdale, went to the two popular local organisations.
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Who doesn’t love visiting the beach at Ocean Grove or Barwon Heads through the hot summer months? But, who doesn’t hate trying to find a car park alongside thousands of others all doing the same thing? This summer avoid the dreaded trawl for a car parking spot and hop on the free Barwon Coast Beach Bus. “The free Barwon Coast Beach Bus is a great way to get from A to B in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads over summer without the stress of car parking,” Barwon Coast general manager Gary McPike said. “It’s also a great option for teenagers who don’t yet have their driving licence and want to get around town or down to the local beaches. The bus tows a trailer for passengers to stow bulky beach gear”. The bus travels from Ocean Grove to Barwon Heads, with scheduled stops all along the way. It runs from 10am to 6pm daily until 28 January. “Heavy traffic can slow the bus down, but our experience to date is that it runs roughly to an hourly schedule from Ocean Grove to Barwon Heads,“ Mr McPike said. “To help with any uncertainty we run a Barwon Coast Beach Bus tracker on our website, which lets you see exactly where the bus is at any time”. Pip Jankowski from Ocean Grove used the bus last summer to get to Barwon Heads with her daughter Sophia. “I found the Beach Bus Tracker on the Barwon Coast website really helpful last year. I didn’t have to wonder how far away the bus was, I could just jump online and check its location and then knew when to head to the bus stop,” she said. Maps of the bus route and stops are available at shops around town, in caravan parks
Pip Jankowski and daughter Sophia catching the Barwon Coast Beach Bus in Ocean Grove. and on the Barwon Coast website at www.barwoncoast.com.au The Barwon Coast Beach Bus is supported by the City of Greater Geelong and the Barwon Heads Community Bank. “The Barwon Heads Community Bank is proud to support the Barwon Coast Beach Bus again this year,” Barwon Heads Enterprise Bendigo Bank director Marg Austin said. “We recognise that improving transport between Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads during the peak summer period is important for the local community, visitors and local traders.”
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Both organisations help all abilities people enjoy horse riding and surfing. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove is an important part of the local landscape. For more than a century, ordinary people around the world have been giving to humanity through Rotary International. Rotary’s main aim is Service Above Self - supporting those in need in our home country and throughout the world.
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It’s starting to feel a lot like summer. A Voice reader captured these pictures on the Barwon Heads side of the bridge just ahead of the tourist season before Christmas.
It was certainly much quieter but then we live in such a beautiful place that we don’t mind sharing it.
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More than 20 disadvantaged local families had their Christmas made a little brighter. Ocean Grove Loaves and FIshes food pantry, run by the Ocean Grove Uniting Church and the Wave Baptist Church, recently distributed Christmas food hampers to the local families just in time for the festive season. Dove Op shop in Ocean Grove donated the money for the hampers.
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OGSLSC PROFILE Name: Briely How many years have you been on a volunteer surf patrol lifesaver for? I got my SRC (Surf Rescue Certificate) when I was in Under 14s so that was three years ago and then bronze medallion last year. So I have done surf patrol lifesaving for three years.
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Why did you want to become a volunteer surf lifesaver? When I was 10 years old my family moved from Northern Victoria down to the beach and my parents wanted my brother and I to learn more about water safety so we joined surf lifesaving and it kind of went from there. What is your favourite thing about being on volunteer surf patrol at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club? This is actually my first patrol at Ocean Grove, I am actually from Torquay but I have transferred over to Ocean Grove. It is really good and great people. It is really good beach, everyone is having fun, good surf, good times.
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Best laid Christmas plans Flapper the famous Ocean Grove chook was more than happy to sit on Santa’s lap at Wallington’s WRG recently. The unflappable Flapper was in her element advising the man in the red suit of what she wanted for Christmas.
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Sounds good for summer Terindah Estate is gearing up for a massive summer. Thursday Evenings Unplugged are set to be huge at Terindah. Every Thursday evening throughout January enjoy live music at Terindah Estate from 7pm to 9.30pm. The estate’s signature restaurant, The Shed, will be open with the lounges on The Deck and picnic rugs and lawn games set up to enjoy the balmy summer evenings. Thursday 4 January - Mr Meaner 3 Piece. Thursday 11 January - Kymba and Jamie. Thursday 18 January - Kymba and Jamie. Thursday 24 January (Australia Day Eve) Mr Meaner 3 Piece. Sunday Sessions at Terindah Estate have returned just in time for summer. Following its success in 2017, the live music on the lawn is back for locals and beyond to enjoy every Sunday from December through to April. Guests are invited to sit back and soak up the newly found sun with smooth tunes by local artists including Bluewax, Jamie and Kymba Duo, Abe Anderson and Kieran Tobin. Enjoy French-inspired share plates on the Deck or dine at Terindah Estate’s signature restaurant, The Shed, with beautifully paired estate-made wines. Sunday 7 January - Mr Meaner Trio. Sunday 14 January - Abe Anderson. Sunday 21 January - Kieran Tobin. Friday 26 January (Australia Day) - Jamie and Kymba Duo. Sunday 28 January - Blue Wax Duo.
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Ocean Grove Hotel Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573. Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am.
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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.
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.
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 events. Ocean Grove Hotel First Thursday of every month, 10.45am, Morning Melodies.
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Markets and fairs Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park. Barwon Heads Community Hall Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm. Tranquility Fair
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Get active Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics. 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. 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 Scouts. 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. Free event from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Inquiries to Neville on 5255 2837.
Reading and writing
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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First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm, at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.
Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 0422 134 810. Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com
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 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. Fourth Monday 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
Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.
First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.
Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect 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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Saturdays
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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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Golden Plate clean sweep Merne at Lighthouse, a little restaurant in the middle of the Bellarine Peninsula, recently clean swept the Golden Plate awards not only for the Geelong region but took out the state award for regional Victoria. Merne was successful in the contempary dining category as well as taking the state award for best customer service. Chef and owner Josh Smith said: “The restaurant was thrilled to be recognised as we have only been open for eight months and it was a credit to all the staff who have worked tirelessly getting the venue off the ground.” Nestled among native gums, overlooking an established olive grove and across emerging vines to the rip at Point Lonsdale, Point Nepean and Queenscliff, Merne at Lighthouse offers spectacular panoramic views to take in over a relaxed, long lunch. As one of the Bellarine’s newest additions to the restaurant scene, Merne opened at the end of March and has since proved to be one of the region’s most popular venues.
Dishes are served ‘grazing style’ and are shared around the table. The food is sourced locally as well as responsibly. Produce is seen as the hero and modern cooking techniques are used to highlight and elevate, without masking its natural beauty. Items on the menu change regularly, as local produce comes in and out of season. There are also a good range of local drops on the beverage menu, including a large list of boutique and craft beers, Oakdene wines by the glass and a hand-selected range of fine wines available by the bottle. More information can be found on their website, www.merne.com.au. Merne is at 650 Andersons Road, Drysdale, on Lighthouse Olive Grove. Bookings can be made for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights from 5.30pm, and for lunch from Thursday through to Monday from noon. Phone 5251 5541 or email info@merne. com.au for more information.
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Buoyed by birdsong Once again it’s been a bumper few weeks for exploring the Bellarine. The sun has been shining, the birds have been singing, and all has been well with the world. The hooded plover nesting season is well and truly under way. The Hooded Plover is a medium-sized (19cm to 23cm) plover, which has a black head and a white nape, with white underparts. The iris is dark brown, with a red eye ring, and the legs are pink. Hooded plovers are listed as ’vulnerable’ in Victoria, with only around an estimated 600 birds left in our state. Currently there are four nests between Point Lonsdale and Collendina, and all being well, there will be hatchlings around Christmas Day. One of the hooded plovers that has lived on Collendina Beach for years, known as AD (because of the letters on its orange leg band) has unfortunately not been sighted in over five months. AD’s unbanded partner has now taken up with JU from Guvvo’s Beach near Anglesea, and hopefully they will nest soon. Along 13th Beach, SN and CR have produced the first chick for the Bellarine on 29 November and Barwon Coast has set up a Temporary Exclusion Zone in order to give this chick the best possible chance at survival, which is a tremendous initiative by Barwon Coast. When hooded plover chicks hatch on the beach, there will be signs asking for people to keep their dogs on a lead in roped off areas. Dogs also have to be on a lead at all times between 6W and Point Lonsdale, regardless of whether there are hooded plover nests or not. Breeding success for hooded plovers can be severely limited due to a range of natural and human related factors. High seas can wash away nests, eggs or chicks, and predation by foxes, cats, silver gulls, magpies, ravens and other scavengers can occur. Also disturbance by dogs, humans and the physical crushing of nests and eggs by vehicles, horses and foot traffic can occur. Due to the long incubation period, and the
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inability of chicks to fly for at least three weeks after hatching, each clutch is vulnerable to a range of threats for nearly a two-month period. If anyone is interested in helping to protect these birds, you can access details about volunteering at www.barwoncoast.com.au/friends-hoodedplover-bellarine. I was very happy to see two species of migratory shorebirds at the Ocean Grove boat ramp on the Barwon Estuary the other day. I spotted two common greenshanks and two
sharp-tailed sandpipers. It’s great to see these amazing birds around these parts. Both species of bird migrate to Australia from the Northern Hemisphere during our spring and summer months. The other lovely bird I have seen this fortnight was a singing honeyeater, which was spotted at Barwon Heads Bluff, where they are commonly seen. The singing honeyeater has a plain greybrown plumage, with a distinctive black streak
through the eye from the bill to the neck, bordered by a yellow streak below the eye. The singing honeyeater is found in many areas of Australia, in open shrublands, coastal regions, and low woodlands that contain wattles or acacias. The singing honeyeater makes a large range of clear, noisy calls, which are usually lively and melodious. They have been known to start ’singing’ well before sunrise. Interestingly the call of the singing honeyeater varies according to where it lives. Scientists have found that singing honeyeaters from mainland Australia did not respond to the songs of singing honeyeaters from an island off Australia’s west coast. When checking out ’Birdline Victoria’ I noticed that an eastern koel was heard in the middle of the night in Bellevue Drive, Ocean Grove. The male common koel is easily identified by its glossy black plumage, tinged with blue and green, and striking red eye. Most koels move between Australia, New Guinea and eastern Indonesia. During breeding season, they are found in northern and eastern Australia, south to about Nowra, New South Wales, although occasional birds are encountered further south, like the one heard in Ocean Grove. Koels have a very distinctive call; the male common koel has a loud, ascending whistle or ’koo-el’ and the female is a repetitive ’keek-keek-keek-keek’. I’ve only seen a common koel in Moruya, NSW, so would love to see one around here. I’m going to include my favorite image of the year with the article, and it’s a magnificent brown goshawk taken at the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. I just would like to wish all of the Voice readers a wonderful, safe and happy Christmas and a thoroughly enjoyable 2018. I hope that Father Christmas will run out of all of his copies of the ’Australian Bird Guide’. Enjoy! Cheers and good luck to the hoodies. - Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com
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BARWON COAST Summer on the Barwon Coast Summer is time for family, fun and the beach. Whilst many people are on holiday, Barwon Coast is working hard to make sure that the thousands who visit the Barwon Coast can relax and safely enjoy our beautiful coastal reserves.
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. The Barwon Heads Community Bank, City of Greater Geelong and the Ocean Grove Business Association 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.
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ShareOurShores: Wildlife on the Beach Everyone loves visiting the beach over summer, including wildlife! Many species such as birds and seals need time to stop, rest and look for food on the beach, and this can be hard when there are so many people about. You can help by obeying all signage and keeping your dog on a leash if you see wildlife. 22 VOICE
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Thousands flocked to Ocean Grove beach for the Life Saving Victoria state junior carnival on Sunday January 15 with some standout performances from local Nippers. Overall up to 1400 junior competitors took part in the one-day carnival while LSV officials, water safety officers and supportive families and locals were in attendance. Collendina progressed to the semi-finals of the BPCA T20 Big Bash with a thumping win over St Leonards. The Cobras won both their round-robin games against nonA Grade sides Wallington and St Leonards. Ocean Grove didn’t fare as well, losing its second-round match to Barwon Heads with Lewy Hyland the star for the Gulls with an unbeaten 85 as the Heads chased down Grove’s score of 141 with seven wickets and four overs to spare. Faye Richardson and Chris Price won the ocean Grove Bowling Club club championships. Richardson defeated Joan Tennent in the women’s final in a cliffhanger while Price defeated Callum Hanna after Hanna stormed home in the final ends.
Collendina failed to progress past the semifinal stage of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association Big Bash T20. The Cobras fell to eventual winners Portarlington in the early game where both semi-finals were played simultaneously on both grounds at Portarlington. The other semi-final was won by Barwon Heads against Jan Juc and Portarlington then beat the Heads in the final. More than 100 Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Nippers took part in the Life Saving Victoria junior carnival at Lorne on 12 February. It was a big weekend for the Ocean Grove SLSC at Lorne after club senior competitors participated in the Masters Championships, a day earlier on Saturday. Ocean Grove SLSC junior activities manager Gavin Mahoney said the Lorne event was a qualifier for next month’s Junior State Championships in Warrnambool. Champion Ocean Grove runner James Dalton smashed a personal best with an inspired performance at the Senshu International City Marathon in Japan on 19 February. Incredibly, the 37-year-old finished 10th out of 5000 runners.
Ocean Grove SLSC Under 11 competitors from Sharni, Pippi, Kate, Jemima, Abby and Helen (centre). 163826 Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club president David Pavia crowned the inaugural Ocean Open Water Swim Festival a success with more than 400 participants competing. The K rock Ocean Open Water Swim Festival was held in warm conditions and favourable surf at Ocean Grove main beach. “For our first event, everything run very smoothly - we got terrific feedback from many of the competitors who said they enjoyed the (swim) course,” Pavia said.
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MARCH In an epic Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A Grade semi-final, cross-town rivals Collendina and Ocean Grove played out a tie. Collendina finished the higher of the two sides and therefore progressed through to the final against Barwon Heads. Chasing 165 for victory, Collendina got a fright on day two as Ocean Grove claimed three for none, which saw the Cobras stumble to 9-164 from 62.1 overs in one of the most exciting conclusions to a BPCA match in recent years. Collendina won the BPCA A Grade premiership in a pulsating final at Portarlington. After making just 100 on day one and
with Barwon Heads seemingly in control at 1/18, it looked the premiership was heading across the river. With the Seagulls at 5/84, enter Jye Hearps who won player of the match honours to help bowl out the Gulls for 91 amid jubiliant celebrations. Ocean Grove suffered an agonising twoshot loss to Queenscliff in the Geelong Bowls Region Pennant grand final. The Grovers went down in the season decider after entering the match as hot favourites. Both sides won two rinks each, but it was Queenscliff which defied the odds and emerged triumphant. Queenscliff scored three shots during a tense final end to claim its first premier premiership in 11 years.
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APRIL Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s Tim Hannan earned a place at the Australian titles. It was the first individual board medal won by an Ocean Grove junior boy at the ’Aussies’. Jolyon Simpson, Hannan and Tyler Walsh finished eighth in the under-15 boys board final with two of the boys actually being under-14. Hannan finished third in the under-14 board rave and Walsh
eighth. The under-15 girls made the semifinals. Ocean Grove failed to ignite a bumper sized Easter home crowd as coastal rival Torquay inflicted a 66-point defeat on 15 April. The 11-goal win from an impressive Torquay at Ray Menzies Oval at Shell Road meant Ocean Grove fell to sixth spot, with a 1-2 record after three rounds. Final scores were Torquay 16.13 (109) to Ocean Grove 5.13 (43).
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MAY Ocean Grove was left to ponder its fortunes after plummeting to a 10-goal loss after Barwon Heads. It was the Heads’ sixth consecutive Battle of the Bridge victory. The Grubbers had some soul searching to do. It was a stark contrast for home side after Ocean Grove booted 21 goals against an injury-riddled Drysdale at Mortimer Oval a week earlier. On a brighter note, the Premier Division oceangrovevoice.com.au
netball side won its Battle of the Bridge encounter by two goals with Lucy Vercher best on court. Ocean Grove secured its second Victorian State Pennant Championship with a dominating performance at Moama. The Ocean Grove Midweek Pennant team took all before it and finished off a remarkable carnival remaining undefeated after five sectional matches and the final, which was played against Benalla.
JUNE Scott Kiddle, 36, was heading to Slovenia for the World Rimfire Air Rifle Benchrest Federation World Cup as one of nine Aussies chosen for the competition, which will attract 142 competitors from 29 countries. The Ocean Grover only started taking the sport seriously on a competitive level in 2012 and already has a bronze medal from the 2015 World Championships in Brisbane to show. Ocean Grove cyclist Tamaryn Stevens won the gold medal in the 30km road at the
World Transplant Games in Malaga, Spain. The 25-year-old recorded a personal best time of 55 minutes 12 seconds for the road race and also won a silver medal in the 5km time trial. Tamaryn had a kidney transplant from her mother Amy 12 years ago after being diagnosed with focal segmental glomerular sclerosis, a disease that attacks the kidneys. Despite achieving a personal best time, Tamaryn just missed on a gold medal in the 5km time trial by just 0.3 seconds with a time of seven minutes 32 seconds, but then managed gold in the road race. Wednesday, 3 January, 2018
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SPORT AUGUST Ocean Grove’s Premier and Division 1 netball sides made the finals while the 17U Section 1 team was still unbeaten going into the finals. Ocean Grove’s senior football team made the finals and would face a tough task against Modewarre in the elimination final, but would bow out with a 47-point loss to the Warriors. Ocean Grove’s Division 3 side came runners-up in the netball season, going down in the grand final by just one goal to Geelong Amateur. The 17U Section 1 team lost just two games for the season, going down in the grand final to Drysdale by six goals. Geelong Amateur defeated the Grove 15U Section 2 team in the grand final by 11 goals.
A one-point loss was heartbreaking for Grove. 172497 In junior football, Ocean Grove lost the under-16 grand final by a heartbreaking one point to Queenscliff while Ocean Grove Collendina Cobras went down in their under-14 Section 6 grand final to Geelong Amateur by nine points.
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JULY A fast finishing Barwon Heads won its seventh straight Battle of the Bridge contest against Ocean Grove. Scores were level at three-quarter time before Barwon Heads booted 4.9 to win by 25 points as a flat Ocean Grove only managed to kick 1.2 in
the fourth quarter. It was left to the Premier Division netballers to fly the flag by beating Barwon Heads by 10 goals in their Battle of the Bridge. Lucy Teague-Neeld was instrumental in the win. Ocean Grove’s 17U Section 1 side remained unbeaten on top of the ladder.
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 3-0 down 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. James Linton won his second best-andfairest award at Ocean Grove Football/Netball Club’s presentation night from runnerup Brent Macleod. Linton has been at the Grubbers for two seasons and has starred in the midfield. Adam Gerdtz won the reserves award from Ryan Baker. Ocean Grove senior netball coach Elyse Howard won the premier division top award. Youngster Claudia Britt capped off a fine season to win the Division 1 netball best and fairest while Eliza Jane Clarke took out the Division 2 award and Kylie Collett won Division 3.
James Linton won the senior best-andfairest. Ocean Grove-raised Geelong VFLW footballer Anna Teague earned a top three finish at the club’s best-and-fairest award count on Saturday 2 September. Teague came third with a total of 280 votes.
NOVEMBER Surfside Waves Soccer Club wrapped up another successful season with a series of presentations for all their senior and junior teams. The Brian Burgess Award for outstanding junior male went to U15A player Adam Koumis, who also coached an U15 Girls team, and the Cath Sattler Award for outstanding female was won by Madi Wilding. The U15 Boys and U15 Girls celebrated with a Parents versus Kids game, a barbecue lunch while the U17 and Senior Divisions enjoyed a three-course dinner at the Shell Road Pavilion. Gun batsman Michael Kenneady broke the record for Ocean Grove Cricket Club’s highest individual A Grade score after his innings of 167 not out in the total of 4/339. It was Ocean Grove’s highest first innings A Grade score in nine seasons. Collendina jumped into the four on the back of returns by star pair Andy Higgins and Ben Ricardo. It was their first game together since Collendina won last season’s A Grade premiership. The Cobras defeated newcom-
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ers Winchelsea. Ocean Grove snatched a thrilling one-shot win against City of Greater Geelong in Premier League bowls action to remain undefeated on top of the ladder and in ominous form. Warm temperatures, blue skies and clean surf greeted participants for the season’s first bronze medallion re-qualification at Ocean Grove SLSC on 19 November. The skills session attracted around 165 participants.
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Kira Bourke with mum Debbie and step-dad Steve after the presentations. 171038
OCTOBER Ocean Grove under-18 bowls star Kira Bourke claimed the most coveted junior prize in the country when she held her nerve to claim the Under 18 National Girls singles championship. Competing in her first national titles and at just 15 years of age, Bourke defeated South Australia’s Stephanie Clarke in a thriller. Three sets of brothers lined up for Ocean Grove’s opening A Grade match of the new Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association 26 VOICE
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season. Paul and Sam Jubber, Dylan and Ned Thorley and Jacob and Nathan Taylor formed more than half the Grubbers’ A Grade team, which took on Queenscliff at Ray Menzies Oval. New Melbourne player Anna Teague became the first Ocean Grove-raised female footballer to earn a prized AFLW rookie contract last week. Teague, 29, said it was an honour to be drafted as the first AFLW player from Ocean Grove.
Ocean Grove Football Netball Club president Tony Potter welcomed the 2018 Bellarine Football League fixture. The Grubbers will continue their recent tradition by hosting Newcomb Power under lights at Ray Menzies Oval in round four on 21 April, starting at 7.10pm. Ocean Grove was also granted a home match to kick off the season, which starts on the Easter weekend. Collendina entered the Christmas/New Year cricket break in third spot on the BPCA ladder while Ocean Grove was one rung below in fourth position. The Cobras are on track to defend their title while Grove looks to have improved since last season. Ocean Grove sat in second spot on the Geelong-Ballarat Premier Division bowls ladder going into the break. Bareena headed the ladder with Grove 20 points behind and 11 points in front of third placed Sebastopol. More than 70 Ocean Grove SLSC competitors participated in the first Life Saving
Ocean Grove is in fourth spot on the BPCA ladder. 176310 Victoria summer nipper competition of the season held in bay conditions at Altona Life Saving Club on 16 December. There were some fantastic results in team and individual events across all age groups. oceangrovevoice.com.au
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Grubbers aim to go higher By Mark Heenan Fourth-placed Ocean Grove A Grade was a solid performer across the first half of 2017/18. A top-four finals spot beckons for Grubbers in the expanded 12-team A Grade competition format. Ocean Grove came close to playing in a grand final last season after a thrilling tie against the higher ranked Collendina and saw eventual premier the Cobras play off in a decider. Last season’s BPCA semi-finalists have won three games this season with wins over Queenscliff in Round 1, Portarlington in Round 3 and Little River in Round 4. It was unfortunate that Ocean Grove’s away clash against undefeated Anglesea in Round 5 resulted in a draw due to rain. The Grubbers are the only side to take to bowl out Anglesea this season. When Ocean Grove wins it demolishes its opposition, the Grubbers have chased outright results against Little River and Portarlington. Expect Ocean Grove to have a major bearing on the top four finals make-up. The Grubbers clash against cross-town rivals Collendina will be a cracker in Round 9 and could determine the club’s top four chances. WHAT HAS WORKED The Grubbers have batting depth with coach Paul Jubber, gun middle-order Michael Kenneady and Huon Bertino leading the charge. Add dynamic new recruit in Sam Jubber, younger brother of Paul Jubber, and Ocean Grove has some serious firepower with the bat. The consistency of Bertino, Kenneady and Paul Jubber is a cornerstone to club success. Ocean Grove posted its highest A Grade score in nine seasons against Little River in Round 4 thanks to an unbeaten 167 not out from Michael Kenneady. After missing the first two A Grade games,
Huon Bertino has been a solid performer for the Grubbers. 165373
Ocean Grove skipper Paul Jubber has made 315 runs so far this season.
left arm speedster Dan Roddis is in career best form after taking 17 wickets from only four games. Roddis has been dominant when the Grubbers have chased outright results in games. Sam Jubber is a key player with bat and especially ball if he plays to his best and injury free look out opposition teams. The Grubbers are always competitive in games even when they lose. Defeats to Drysdale and more recently Barwon Heads in Round 6 at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval saw the home side in winning positions at stages in both games. A serious contender for the A Grade title if the Grubbers play to their best. Ocean Grove has depth across all grades and in a strong position to claim the BPCA’s prized Club Championship at season end. Ocean Grove A, B, C and D Grades are all in the top four. A very strong club. WHAT HAS NOT WORKED Over reliance on its all-rounders including Grubber recruit Sam Jubber, Paul Jubber and Jackson Kent to bowl a majority of overs. Both Jubbers and Jackson Kent have com-
bined for more than 200 overs this season. Kent, who bats in the top six, is Ocean Grove’s most used bowler this season and has bowled more than 70 overs. A quad injury to Sam Jubber on day one in the back-to-back two-day game against Drysdale spoiled the Grubbers’ chances of a win against the Hawks over the same weekend. Sam Jubber’s batting was restricted against Drysdale, the next day he was unable to bowl because of injury. One positive Lindon Giuffrida claimed a five-wicket haul before Christmas in Ocean Grove B Grade and appears set to earn a recall in the new year. Giuffrida will add depth to the Grubbers’ fast bowling stocks. The Grubbers will be hoping to get more overs out of Roddis, Giuffrida and where needed spinner Thomas Kent in the new year. While Paul Jubber is Ocean Grove leading A Grade run scorer after six games and arguably one of the league’s best bats, he is batting far too low in the order. Jubber, who has only had four hits in 201718, has either batted at number 6 or 7 this sea-
Daniel Roddis has 17 wickets. 175241 son, he needs to bat in the top 4 or 5.
TOP PERFORMERS Paul Jubber 315 runs at 157.50 7 wickets at 33.43 Michael Kenneady 255 runs at 85 Huon Bertino 198 runs at 49.50 8 catches Dan Roddis 17 wickets at 14.41
RUN HOME ROUND 7: Inverleigh (away) ROUND 8: Winchelsea (home) ROUND 9: Collendina (away) ROUND 10: Jan Juc (home) ROUND 11: Barrabool (away) “We have been happy with our form prior to Christmas, but we really feel our best cricket is ahead of us. Top four spots will be tight at the end of the season, so we will need to continue to improve and play strong team oriented cricket.” - Ocean Grove Cricket Club coach Paul Jubber
Title defence still on track for Snakes By Mark Heenan Collendina is in a strong position to defend its BPCA A Grade title for 2017-18. Third-placed Cobras suffered their only defeat against current ladder leader Anglesea at Anglesea in Round 1. Gun Kangaroo all-rounder Dale Kerr made a sparkling return to BPCA elite cricket against the Cobras after a back injury plagued his 2016-17 season. Kerr made a statement and destroyed Collendina with his five-wicket haul and blasted 95 with the bat. The Cobras were without two of its gun batsmen including Ben Ricardo and Andy Higgins at Anglesea. After its Anglesea loss, Collendina has not lost any further games since. Rain spoiled the Cobras’ chances of victory against second-placed Drysdale in Round 5 after Collendina posted an imposing total 8/307 on day one. Collendina has remarkable bowling depth with only two opposition teams scoring above 150 against their dominant attack this season. The reigning premier can almost defend any total when batting first. Look at last season’s BPCA Grand Final, the Cobras successfully defended 100 against Barwon Heads and won the A Grade title. Player availability will be a key for the Cobras in the new year. They have many genuine match winners including Charlie Lamb with ball, Ben Ricardo with bat and all-rounders Corey Walter and Andy Higgins both with bat and ball. Still the side to beat after winning last season’s title. The hunted. Collendina has made their surrounds at the Snake Pit a fortress and plays three of its last five matches at home. The Round 9 clash against Ocean Grove could determine whether the club occupies a top two position at the end of the season and earns a home semi-final. WHAT HAS WORKED The Cobra bowling attack. Unlike like last season ace bowler Charlie Lamb has played every single game prior to the Christmas and new year break. In 2016/17, Lamb had only managed three oceangrovevoice.com.au
Corey Walter is again in good form for the Snakes. 160633 games prior to mid-season break. Lamb, a premier bowler in the BPCA, has taken 14 wickets this season and conceded only 1.76 runs per over with the ball. The bowling of all-rounder and Cobra coach Corey Walter has been an added bonus with his 11 wickets coming at an incredible average of 9.36. Add Andy Higgins and Jye Hearps in and it is a potent bowling attack for any A Grade opposition batting team. The Cobras are dominant performers especially when Ben Ricardo lines up to bat. Ricardo’s consistency across the last four seasons is remarkable where he has amassed more than 1300 A Grade runs, though he has only had two bats this season. Ricardo made a brilliant 129 against second-placed in the rain affected game against Drysdale at Drysdale on day one. A classy knock. The team bonding at Collendina is a huge reason for their success. Players enjoy each other’s company and are good friends off the field. Corey Walter said Kade Norquay, a playing coach of Collendina’s inaugural A Grade BPCA premiership in 2009/2010, had slotted in well at the top of the order after five year A Grade absence. Norquay is on the improve and racked up scores of 28, 47 and scored a half century with 54 runs to guide his side to an important victory against Jan Juc in Round 6.
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WHAT HAS NOT WORKED Player availability and injury has hurt the Cobras at times. This was demonstrated in the loss to Anglesea in Round 1. Star batsman Ben Ricardo has only played three matches due to a back injury. Gun all-rounder Andy Higgins has had restricted availability this season after he missed the first two matches. When the Cobras big guns are firing they are a formidable opposition. Collendina bowlers have shown the ability they can defend any total on day two as proven in last season’s decider against Barwon Heads. The club will be pushing for scores of 200 plus in the new year on the faster and drier BPCA grounds. The Cobras have failed to score above 175 without Ben Ricardo in the team in the first half of season. Add Ricardo’s two knocks of 32 and 129 with the bat this season and Collendina had posted scores above 200. The best is yet to come with gun bat Corey Walter by his own admission. Walter won the league batting aggregate with 535 runs at 66.88 last season. He was also awarded the BPCA’s most valuable player award for a third time in 2016-17. While Walter has made some handy contributions with two half centuries this season, expect a big innings from the determined Cobra coach early in 2018. Collendina young wicket-keeper Max Sut-
Charlie Lamb is still proving to be a handful for opposition batsmen. 166259 ton will benefit with more opportunities with the gloves and bat in 2018. Collendina which have won three A Grade flags, don’t quite have the depth in their lower grades like Ocean Grove especially in its middle B and C Grades. The Cobras have continued to be a dominant force in A Grade for a decade now. Expected a rested Jye Hearps to bowl more overs in the new year.
TOP PERFORMERS Corey Walter 211 runs at 35.17 11 wickets at 9.36 Ben Ricardo 161 runs at 80.50 Kade Norquay 155 runs at 25.83 Charlie Lamb 14 wickets at 12.36
RUN HOME ROUND 7: Barrabool (home) ROUND 8: Queenscliff (away) ROUND 9: Ocean Grove (home) ROUND 10: Portarlington (away) ROUND 11: Little River (home) “We would take a 4-1 win loss record at Christmas every day including the drawn and rain affected game against Drysdale in Round 5. We are going to miss a couple of players after Christmas and new year. The draw works out well for us after Christmas and new year, we have got three home games.” - Collendina Cricket Club coach Corey Walter Wednesday, 3 January, 2018
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All set for one classic run By Mark Heenan Entries are open for Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s biggest fund-raiser the RT Edgar Rip to River Classic, which takes place on Saturday 6 January. The 38th Rip to River Classic, an iconic beach run held between Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove SLSC, is annually the region’s biggest sporting event held over the Christmas and New Year period. The Rip to River Classic is highlighted by four events including the 10km Beach Run, a 10km Walk, a 5km Beach Run and the 1.4km Ripper Nipper Run. Ocean Grove SLSC president David Pavia said while some traditions still remained with its beach event course and race types, the event had undergone a modern touch up in recent years.
A new inflatable blow up finish was in place for the first time at last summer’s event, while online entries had proven to be popular for competitors to submit their race entries. “It is one of those events that has evolved over a long period of time, it is one of the longest running beach based events in the Southern Hemisphere actually,” said Pavia, who is also the Rip to River Classic event co-ordinator. “Obviously from the starting days where it would have been all paper entries, now it is almost fully electronic where to the point where people will be able to present a mobile phone image at registrations to collect their race bibs. “And then of course results of the race will be posted online. “All those things have modernised the race a lot of over those years and there’s been a lot people who have worked hard to achieve that.” Pavia said the Rip to River Classic race date
and time was one of the few fun runs dependent on a low tide. “Because we are subject to both the tide and weather the events need to run relatively early in the morning,” he said. He said the race required up to 200 volunteers from club on the day which included surf patrol setting up water stations, registrations, first aid helpers, logistics and canteen personnel. “It is a big event to co-ordinate in that regard - it involves most of our patrolling members as well as many other supportive members,” Pavia said. Last summer Melbourne-based Toby Rayner from Somerville won the prized 10km run title edging out Harry Smithers and Ocean Grove local runner James Dalton. Ocean Grove-based Nick Wightman, who did not compete at last summer’s race, is a five-
time winner of the 10km Rip to River Classic. Wightman’s most recent run victory at the 10km Rip to River Classic was on 2 January, 2016. The 10km Run starts at 8am and the 10km Walk begins at 7.30am with both events starting at Point Lonsdale beach, below the picturesque lighthouse. The start and finish line for both the 5km Run, which gets underway at 7.30am, and 1.4km Ripper Nipper Run which begins at 8am, is at Ocean Grove SLSC. Adult entries are $50, while junior entries start from $20. To register for this summer’s Rip to River Classic log onto www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=25502 for more information.
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