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State titles beckon Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club has confirmed its reputation as a world class organisation with several of its members preparing to compete for Victoria. Mac Hooper will compete in pool lifesaving while 11 other members will compete in various events of surf life saving for their state either in Freshwater, NSW, or Moama, South Australia, in the next few weeks. All had to take part in trials based around the races that they would have to compete in at their various competitions. Lex McNaughton and Tyler Walsh are captains of the Junior Victorian Squad which will race in Freshwater at the end of January. Other members of the team are Taia Young (beach), Kimmy Gilling (water), and Tim Hannan (water) and youngster Marcus Bird (water).
Cam Bohan, Marcus Bird, Tim Hannan, Jesse Coulson and Tyler Walsh, (front) Mac Hooper, Lex McNaughton, Ali Gannon, Lucy Conquit, Taia Young and Kimmy Gilling. Absent: Seamus Spanner. 176428
Bridge call clear Western Victoria Region MP Simon Ramsay has called on the Victorian Government to direct VicRoads to investigate a second bridge option for Barwon Heads. “It is a matter of urgency given traffic delays, congestion and traffic accidents that have happened during, and because of, high visitation to the region and the establishment of a 60,000-satellite city population at Armstrong Creek,“ Mr
Ramsay, who lives in Barwon Heads, said. “That development has proceeded with no provision for infrastructure, road access or future planning that is sustainable. “Barwon Heads is being choked to death by this lack of foresight for both pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. It is detrimental to the overall liveability of the region.
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Chopper safety suits Nick By Justin Flynn Ocean Grover Nick Giblin is loving life as a rescue swimmer with the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter service. The 19-year-old, who is studying paramedicine, has been involved with the iconic red and yellow chopper for around 18 months. He was with the rescue crew at Ocean Grove Main Beach to assist with Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club junior members at their recent bronze camp. “I love everything to do with it and being able to assist people,” the former Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School student said. “This is the part of the beach that I most go, so to be able to put back into this area is pretty special.” Eventually Giblin wants to be involved with the Air Ambulance, but for now, he loves the challenge that is involved with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Duties involve shark patrols, beacon location (EPIRB homing), static line rescues, search and rescue of lost swimmers, missing boats and fishermen in distress as well as providing support in inland emergencies all the way from Waratah to Apollo Bay. Giblin says shark sightings had increased last summer, particularly bronze whalers. “There were a lot of sharks last summer more so than other years,” he said. The entire Westpac Rescue Helicopter team is a well drilled machine. “Safety is paramount,” Nick says. “The pilot can only see what’s in front of him so everyone is always working together.” The chopper is a comforting sight for beachgoers. “Everyone’s always looking up when we’re around,” Nick says. Giblin said that anyone wanted to try out and be a rescue swimmer should be encouraged. “There’s no reason not to give it a go,” he said. “I started out as nothing special and just decided to get involved.”
Helicopter pilot Adam Lantz and rescue swimmers Jack Slykhuis, Nick Giblin and Liam O'Callaghan. 176418
Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Clubs at their bronze camp. 176418
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The annual RT Edgar Rip to River will now be held in February. The iconic run, organised by Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club, was due to be held on Saturday 6 January, but extreme weather conditions forecast by the Bureau of Meteorology led to the event being moved to Sunday 18 February. With temperatures climbing into the 40s on the proposed day, organisers made the decision to postpone the race in the interests of safety for participants. It’s the first time in 36 years that the Rip to River has been postponed. “We fully appreciate that participants may be inconvenienced by this weather event and subsequent postponement,” OGSLSC president David Pavia said. “The club considered the option of postponing the event to Sunday 7 January, but after careful investigation of personnel and logistics, the club could not ensure delivery of a
quality event on this day at such short notice.” Registrations for the event will be automatically rolled over for the 18 February race. Western Victoria Region MP Simon Ramsay said the surf life saving club was still half a million dollars short of its target for the club upgrade and expansion. “Money from the Rip to River is going directly to the surf club so we hope that people will still support the event as well as ever in February,” Mr Ramsay told the Voice. “We just hope as many people register as possible to support the club,” OGSLSC vicepresident Stephanie Asher told the Voice. “We had to put safety first and be consistent with our mission.” OGSLC and Rip to River major sponsor RT Edgar’s director Michael Ramsay also encouraged locals to support the event. “We’re very proud to be a major sponsor to help raise the funds that are needed by the club,” he said.
Bellarine Ward Councillor and OGSLSC vice-president Stephanie Asher, RT Edgar's Michael Ramsay and Simon Ramsay MP at the announcement of the postponed Rip to River. 176429
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Large contingent for race Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club's team put its largest athlete group ever on the beach to race in Anglesea on 7 January. The team travelled to the carnival in an effort to build participation even further prior to the end of the season which will see a new clubhouse being built to replace the old one. Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club hosts what is considered the pre-eminent Victorian senior lifesaving carnival at the Anglesea Main Beach. It’s the start of a big couple of weeks for the group as they hosted the first leg of the Weiland Shield Californian versus Victoria competition at Ocean Grove on Wednesday 10 January, with the second leg at Torquay on Friday and the fi-
nal day of competition at Lorne on Saturday. Head coach Sonia Kinsey said while the holiday time has been very busy so far, all of the athletes are working hard twice a day most days to improve their results. “They are also very mindful that it is this fitness and training that helps prepare them for their core business, that one of keeping the public safe, in and around water,“ she said. The State Titles will be held in March while the Australian Titles will be held at Scarborough, WA, from 14 to 22 April. It's a busy time of year for Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club. 176428
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Rotary Club of Ocean Grove is turning back the clock 20 years when the club holds a free sausage sizzle in the Terrace, Ocean Grove, on Australia Day. This has been rejuvenated in 2018 on Australia Day commencing at 9am and going through to 11am. Everything is free. The club is looking forward to parents and grandparents bringing the kids down for some free fun. Busker Isaac Wright will entertain all and there will be fake tattoos and face transfers, balloons courtesy of Helloworld Travel, games, soft drinks, and of course, free sausages offset with onions for those who indulge. The event is sponsored by RTEdgar (Bellarine) Real Estate and Rotary is pleased to have them supporting the cause. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove is always busy conducting events to raise necessary funds for many worthwhile causes, this is one time they
can give something back to the community. If the event is successful, it is envisaged to become an annual event The club will also hold a fundraiser for Motor Neurone Disease, which promises to be huge.A dinner and auction will be held at Barwon Heads Bowling Club on 13 February with tickets at $25 p.p. and include dinner and entertainment. Ian Cover from the ABC's Couldabeens will compere the event and guest speakers include Kristen Hilton, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner and music will be provided by Escarpment. RT Edgar's Peter Molloy will be the auctioneer. For tickets and more information, contact John Calnin at johncalnin3226@gmail.com or Lynne Carlson at lynne.waurnponds@helloworld.com.au.
Michael Beshara accepts last year's Apprentice of the Year award from Rotary's Judy Greer.
Rotary’s awards now open Nominations are open for Rotary Club of Ocean Grove's Community Service Awards. Each year, Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, in cooperation with the Ocean Grove Business Association, makes available four awards to recognise excellence in a range of areas involving Community and Business activities. The categories are: Small Business Awards; Volunteer of the Year; Pride of Workmanship; and Apprentice of the Year. To be eligible to be nominated for any one of the awards, the recipient must work or be apprenticed or conduct a business or be a volunteer in the Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads or Wallington community. "We're really excited about the volunteer award this year," Rotarian Martin Geerings
told the Voice. "This is the first time that we are acknowledging volunteers, who all play such an important part in our community and really portray what Rotary is all about." All four award winners will receive $100 gift voucher. Entry forms are available to be downloaded at www.rotaryoceangrove.org.au (click on Community Service Awards link), www.oceangrovebusiness.com.au, or you can pick up a copy at Ocean Grove NewsXpress at 82 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Forms should be returned to Ocean Grove NewsXpress. For more information, call 0438-562 126.
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Vics take slender lead Victoria took a slender lead into the 2nd round of the surf life saving Wieland Shield at Ocean Grove main beach on 10 January. The event, the 25th of its type, pits the best surf life savers from Victoria against the elite from California, USA, and attracted a good crowd of onlookers at Ocean Grove for the first round before making its way to Torquay and then finally, Lorne. Victoria finished the day at Ocean Grove with a 34 to 32 lead over the Californians. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club's Jesse Coulson won the men's Ironman event for the Vics. Events included a surf race, board race, Ironman and Ironwoman and a surf rescue relay.
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Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club's Jesse Coulson heads for the water. 176563 Pictures: JUSTIN FLYNN
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Program set to engage Young people in Ocean Grove will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community, through the State Government’s Engage! 2018-20 program. Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre has received an Engage! 2018-20 grant of $150,000 for a project that will support young people aged between 12 and 25. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said they join 107 local government and community organisations across the state to share in the $12.3 million Engage! 2018-20 program. Engage! helps young people to strengthen their education, training and employment pathways, and improve their health and wellbeing.
Young local artists were recognised recently at the annual end of year Barwon Heads Arts Council awards. The event was opened by Vicki Straughan, president of the Barwon Heads Arts Council and presented by art’sKool on the Bellarine Peninsula. Many of the art students received awards for their artistic efforts. One such young artist is local Heidi Chalmers, who is only eight years old, receiving an Encouragement and Commendation award. She uses a variety of art techniques and particularly enjoys the mixed media and pastel work. Being an E-Kid (Entrepreneur Kid), her Manga artwork is currently being printed and produced to make cards and limited editions of her art that she sells. “I am so proud of Heidi, I encourage her to further develop her artistic skills,“ says Kaz McGlynn of art’sKool@Kazworks. The exhibition, held at the Studio, 54 Grubb
Road, Ocean Grove, showcases the beautiful works of these artists who range in age from 6 years to VCE. Over 300 people including family, friends and the community attended the opening and admired the artistic efforts of the budding young artists. “At art’sKool, it’s about assisting in the creation of young peoples’ self-esteem and building character, developing the artist within the young person and building their confidence,“ Kaz said. art’sKool is nationally recogniced, as an award winning art school that is based on the coast in Ocean Grove. art’sKool@Kazworks provides programs that are unique and modern, inspiring every child and Adult to have fun and unleash their artistic flair. Enrolments for children for Term 1 in 2018 are now open and classes are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting from 4pm. See www.artskool. com.au for more information.
Heidi Chalmers received an Encouragement and Commendation award.
“I look forward to seeing more local young people participating in Engage! programs, building their skills and connecting with our vibrant community,” Ms Neville said. “This gives them the hands-on experiences they need to achieve their personal and professional goals and I encourage more young people to get involved.” Young people are a key part of developing and delivering Engage! projects, which are aimed at a diversity of youth, including Aboriginal young people, young people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI young people, young people with disabilities and young people living in rural and regional Victoria.
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Surf’s up for beach safety Volunteer lifesavers from Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club are well into their surf patrol season for the summer at Ocean Grove main beach. The weekend club volunteer surf patrol will operate each weekend up and until the club surf patrol season wraps up on Sunday 15 April. Paid lifeguards are patrolling at Ocean Grove main beach until Friday 9 February during weekdays across the summer, except on public holidays where volunteer patrols will be in use. Ocean Grove SLSC Club Captain Lewis Howell-Pavia said it had been a relatively in-
cident free start to its new surf patrol season this summer. “Patrols have been doing an excellent job there have been plenty of preventative actions demonstrated by the patrols so far this summer,” Howell-Pavia said. “We have had good turnouts at the beach and we are looking forward to a great summer ahead.”
Ocean Grove SLSC volunteer surf patrols are in operation at Ocean Grove main beach this summer.
Georgie nominated for award Young Ocean Grover Georgie Demir has been nominated for the Berry Street Create Change Award, one of ten categories in the Victorian Young Achiever Awards. The awards aim to encourage, reward and most importantly promote the positive achievements of young Victorians up to and including 29 years of age. Georgie, 13, started her own business, Arkoun, 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. Georgie makes the soaps from scratch at home and with interesting names such as 'Bee Kind to Others', 'Hello Darkness My Old 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. Georgie's soaps are available at www.arkoun. org or from Beachside Blooms and the Health Creation Centre in Ocean Grove, Great Ocean Road Wholefoods in Anglesea and Surfcoast Kids in Torquay.
Tranquility Fair gets a new date Ocean Grove's Tranquility Fair was postponed due to severe heat and will now be held on Saturday 20 January. The fair, which was originally scheduled for 6 January, was postponed after the Bureau of Meteorology issued a forecast of 40-plus degrees. The fair will be held from 4pm to 7pm and offers a range of musical entertainment, stalls, food and fun for the whole family.
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Merry time at Kingston Kingston Ocean Grove held another highly successful Christmas party in late December. The popular event was well attended with Kingston Ocean Grove providing everything for free at Airlie’s Playspace. Santa visited on the fire truck while the Mik Maks and Dazzling Dan the magician kept the kids entertained. Face painting, balloons, a jumping castle and animal farm were all free, as was the Lions Club sausage sizzle. Dressed up superheroes, such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman roamed the event, meeting and greeting happy partygoers. Attendees described the party as “generous“ and “enjoyable“ and the Kingston Ocean Grove’s annual Christmas party is now becoming a must-do thing each year.
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OGSLSC PROFILE Name: Izzy How many years have you been on a volunteer surf patrol lifesaver for? Four years. Why did you want to become a volunteer surf lifesaver? All my friends were doing it, so thought it would be fun to do it all together.
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Summer is in full swing. It’s been very dry and rather hot, but there’s still a healthy amount of water around. In between family birthdays, Christmas, and work I’ve still managed a few hours of birdwatching. A few days before Christmas I called into Western Treatment Plant on my way to Melbourne. I managed to see my first pectoral sandpiper, a migratory shorebird, which was exciting. This bird looks similar to the more common sharp-tailed sandpiper, but the pectoral sandpiper has a grey-brown back, a grey breast which is sharply demarcated at its lower edge, a grey crown, yellowish legs, and an olive bill with a darker tip. The pectoral sandpiper breeds in the north Arctic areas of Russia, Alaska and Canada, and migrates through the Americas to usually winter in southern South America. However a slight deviation will lead to birds tracking down to Australia, and they are mostly found in the eastern states of Australia. I’ve included a photo of a sharp-tailed sandpiper and pectoral sandpiper with this article so that the differences in the two species can be seen. When I was visiting Reedy Lake I saw three young brown falcons. Younger birds resemble dark adult birds, but have less obvious barring on the tail, and a buff-yellow colour on the face, throat and nape of the neck. A few days later I saw three juvenile brown falcons on the power lines at Point Henry. They could have been the same birds or there might have been another set of triplet brown falcons in the same area. Who knows? I had a day off after Christmas, and the rest of the family were working, so I decided to drive all the way to Glen Waverley in Melbourne to a place called Shepherd’s Bush, to try to spot the beautiful powerful owl fledglings I had seen photos of on Facebook. I had an adventure down there for sure. I couldn’t believe the variety of birds that I saw - kookaburras, sacred kingfishers, king parrots, yellow-faced honeyeaters, rufous whistlers - I was in heaven and had to keep reminding myself that I was in suburban Melbourne. I walked around and around the small area of Shepherd’s Bush and do you think I could see the powerful owls? No I could not. I got into the car and went to drive home, and told myself that I had come all of this way and I would regret not seeing the owls, so got out of the car again. I walked the trail and spotted a small dirt track to the right that I had missed and sure enough there were the powerful owls in all of their glory. After I saw the owls I met a man who said that they are usually
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Mister ‘Cool’ set to rock Aussie rock legend Ross Wilson is set to headline a stellar line-up of entertainment as Geelong parties during the Festival of Sails over the Australia Day weekend. Twice inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, 'Mr Eagle Rock' Ross Wilson has been wowing audiences for more than 45 years and his career is showing no signs of slowing down. From Daddy Cool to Mondo Rock and as a solo artist and respected songwriter, Ross Wilson continues to win acclaim and he will be performing live with The Peacenicks in the Festival Regatta Village on Friday, January 26. The stunning voice of X-Factor finalist Nathaniel Willemse will light up the stage in Steampacket Gardens on Australia Day when he performs a tribute show to soul legend, Marvin Gaye. The Voice finalist and local artist, Michael Stangel will also be rocking the Regatta Village late on Australia Day with all Australian music classics. The party continues in the Regatta Village on Saturday, January 27 with Mental As Anything
set to headline, playing their greatest hits. There's something for everyone in the Festival entertainment line-up with popular Australian children's performers, The Mik Maks charming the kids and the Royal Australian Navy Jazz Band returning for an encore performance on Australia Day. Festival of Sails Chairman, Peter Alexander says there will be something for everyone on offer with the broad range of entertainment being brought together to mark the 175th anniversary of the iconic sailing event. "We're thrilled with the line-up and who better to help us celebrate everything Australian over the Australia Day weekend than Ross Wilson, Mental as Anything, Nathaniel and Michael Stangel in these huge - and free - shows," he said. Entry is free to all areas of the Festival of Sails, although wristbands are required to enter the area after 5pm. Wristbands can be ordered online via the Festival of Sails website or can be collected from the Royal Geelong Yacht Club.
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Music/live events Piping Hot Chicken Shop Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs. Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 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.
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Get active Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. 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 Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country
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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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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.
First Wednesday of every month
First Thursday of every month
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 Saturday 20 January, Ocean Grove Park, 4pm
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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 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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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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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
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Drifting away the summer The Driftwood Cafe has established itself as the place to be for breakfast, lunch or dinner and this summer, the place is chockers with happy holidaymakers and content locals. The iconic cafe, nestled in the heart of Ocean Grove's main street, is a favourite with locals and visitors alike. The team at the Driftwood never fail to deliver. With a philosophy of using fresh, local, free range, seasonal and organic produce, where possible, the Driftwood prides itself on quality. With a few dedicated fruit and vegetable growers bringing in bags of fresh produce every week and some occasional gardeners with an oversupply, they are happy to use products grown in the local area. The Voice can absolutely recommend the protein smoothie that comes with a hint of peanut butter and a scoop of protein powder. It's our regular treat. The Driftwood has always taken great care to ensure the products they use and impact they have upon the environment is as responsible as possible. With a real community focus, supporting local schools, events and other local groups has meant the Driftwood Cafe has cemented a welcome place within Ocean Grove. The Driftwood offers areas that can be used for private functions from elaborate sit down meals to canape parties or early morning breakfast meetings. Now offering a range of outside catering options, the Driftwood seems to offer something for everyone. With the warmer weather here, the team at the Driftwood are looking forward to welcoming you. Ty Simons enjoys a ''passionate affair''. 151469
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Nippers shine at carnival By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Nipper competitors began the new year in fine style at the popular Life Saving Victoria state junior carnival at Cosy Corner in Torquay on 5 January. The first state based junior competition for 2018 attracted more than 1500 competitors across Victoria, including over 100 Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club participants. Ocean Grove SLSC Junior Activities Manager Darren Ball said the busy Cosy Corner surf beach event was ideal with warm weather and favourable beach conditions. He was impressed with the club’s desire to compete well in team events. “Not only did we have over 100 competitors there, it was a terrific day, perfect weather, nice little rollers (waves) coming in as well which was good,” Ball told the Voice. “But our kids across the board did really well (and) the team events they did terrific at. Standout team results included the Ocean Grove trio of Jemima Asher, Ella Ball and Piper McNaughton-King after they won the Under 14 Girls Board Relay Final. “It was terrific board all the way around they really worked hard and it was a good result for Under 14’s,” he said. The gun duo Xavier Eales and Marcus Bird took out the Under 14 Surf Board Final. Xavier Eales, Marcus Bird and Campbell Sunderland finished second in Under 14 Boys Surf Board Relay Final. Star Marcus Bird excelled in the individual events, he won the Under 14 Boys Surf Board Final. Local Remy Roberts won the Under 12 Boys Surf Board Race Final. Ocean Grove had three of the top five competitors in Under 12 Boys Surf Board Race Final with Campbell Asher claiming third, while James Leahy finished fifth. “You look at that we had seven of the boys (from Ocean Grove SLSC) that competed in the final of the Under 12 Boys Surf Board,” he said. Under 11 young competitor Ben Eales was thrilled with his first place in the Individual Board Race. “He (Ben) has been in some team events where they have had some winners, for him to come out on top (by himself) was brilliant and the smile on his face really showed it off,” Ball said. Charlie Carlson, Jerry Kelly and Charlie Eales won the Under 10 Boys Board Relay. Ball was pleased with the development of its Under 9’s in Girls and Boys Wade Relay events. “The determination of some of the kids and the way our training is working out is shining through at the carnivals,” he said. Ball said the wave based Cosy Corner January carnival on the Surf Coast was like a ‘home environment’ for nearby Ocean Grove junior competitors. “Particularly now that we are not going to have a carnival at Ocean Grove ... .the majority of (carnivals) across the summer are bay based,” he said.
Lulu McKewan (second from right) lines up in the Under 12 Board Race final.
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Helen Topolcsanyi races to finish line in Under 12 Girls Board Race.
Ocean Grove SLSC Under 12 competitors Helen Topolcsanyi, Lulu McKewan and Jorgia Young.
Under 11 competitor Ben Eales with his first place ribbon in the Individal Board Race.
Jerry Kelly, Charlie Carlson and Charlie Eales win the Under 10 Team Board event.
Byron Foord after the board race. “When you get to Cosy and Lorne for example, they are the only two non-bay based carnivals this summer, the kids get really excited about that - they want some waves coming in because that’s what they train in.” The next LSV state based Nipper carnival which acts as a junior qualifying event, will be held at Chelsea in Melbourne’s south east on Sunday 21 January.
Barwon Heads on high as golfer Woods swings in for Open The niece of 14-time men’s major champion Tiger Woods, will compete in the Oates Vic Open at 13th Beach Golf Links in Barwon Heads next month. Cheyenne Woods has signed on to tee it up in Barwon Heads for the first time for a share of $650,000 from 1 to 4 February. The Oates Vic Open’s unique appeal and the co-sanctioning agreement between the Ladies European Tour and the ALPG Tour will again deliver one of the strongest women’s fields seen on Australian shores in 2018. “I’ve heard quite a bit about the Oates Vic Open from girls I know that have played and I’ve heard so many good things,” said Woods. “Last year, I tuned into the live stream of the playoff between Sandra (Gal) and Mel (Reid) and I could just tell it’s a great event. “I made sure to put it on my schedule and this year I’m so glad I’m able to play.” The 2018 Oates Vic Open will be the first oceangrovevoice.com.au
STAR ATTRACTION: Tiger Woods' niece Cheyenne Woods will compete in the Victorian Open in Barwon Heads next month. time the 27-year-old has played a professional event with alternating men’s and women’s groups, something she’s keen to experience.
“It’s something that has definitely stood out in the past when people have talked about it and how well that combination works,” said Woods. “It’s a really interesting aspect to the event and I’m looking forward to playing alongside the men’s tour.” Woods will be chasing her second crown on Australian soil after she trumped Australia’s current number one female golfer Minjee Lee at the 2014 RACV Ladies Masters. After some time away from the game, Woods will be one of a number of big names taking on defending English champs and Solheim Cup stars Mel Reid (2017) and Georgia Hall (2016) around 13th Beach next month. “I had the longest break I’ve had in I don’t know how many years! It was nice to spend some time at home, rest and enjoy being with family before getting back into practising,” said Woods.
“I’ve been working with my coach here in Phoenix on a few swing tweaks that I think will help with consistency and a bit of distance. “I’m planning out my schedule now so I don’t find myself too exhausted throughout the year and I’m always able to bring my Agame.” City of Greater Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood is also excited to welcome some of the game’s top talents to the Bellarine Peninsula. “The City is proud to sponsor the 2018 Oates Vic Open and with high calibre players such as Cheyenne Woods, Mel Reid and Georgia Hall signed up, this will be an event not to be missed,” said Harwood. “If you’re into golf, or just want to experience a world-class sporting event in one of our region’s most spectacular locations, make sure you get along to this year’s Oates Vic Open.” Wednesday, 17 January, 2018
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Wightman comes in third Ocean Grove runner Nick Wightman produced a top-three finish at the 8km Mountain to Surf Run event in Lorne on Friday 12 January. Wightman, who won Mountain to Surf in 2016, came third in a time of 23:55 to finish behind two-time Olympian Collis Birmingham (23:34) and winner Andy Buchanan (22:58), who fell six seconds short of the race record. Olympian Steve Moneghetti holds the record with a time of 22.52 in 2006. The Lorne-based Mountain to Surf run is held the day before the prestigious Pier to Pub,
the world's largest open water swim. Meanwhile Wightman stormed to victory in the 8km Bells Bash Cliff Run at Jan Juc on 5 January. Wightman won in a time of 24:19 to finish ahead of second-placed Mitch Dyer in 24:53 and Craig Davis (25:07) who came third. Wightman, a five-time winner of the Rip to River Classic, is a multiple winner of the Bells Bash Cliff Run after victories in the 8km event in 2015 and 2016
Nick Wightman (left) alongside Mountain to Surf 8km race winner Andy Buchanan and second placed Collis Birmingham. Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA
Nick Wightman crosses the finish line.
Big pennant win goes to Grovers in the Premier Division Ocean Grove scored a resounding win against BMS in the Geelong Ballarat Premier Division bowls competition on Saturday. The Grovers are in second spot on the ladder and had a comfortable 50-shot victory against the Ballarat-based side. Two rinks were closely contested, but Grove had big wins in the other two rinks with skips Tony Joel and Craig Hodges leading the way. In Division One, Ocean Grove went down by eight shots to Torquay. Michael Allen and Alan Callow skipped their rinks to victory, but Torquay was too good and took third place on the ladder from Grove, which is fourth. Grove lost to Bareena in Division Three. The six-shot loss put Grove in fifth place on the ladder despite the best efforts of Trevor Turnley’s rink, which scored a 26-19 win. The battle for top spot is heating up in Division Four with Leopold breathing life into the competition. Grove retains top spot, but Leopold’s win over the Grovers on Saturday has closed the gap. Leopold won by 30 shots in a convincing display. Ocean Grove gave Clifton Springs a hiding in Division Six. The 133 to 65 win was highlighted by Brian Ryan’s rink of Bryan Olsen, Douglas Gorwell and Peter Snell winning 45 to 3. Grove is in third spot on the ladder. The Division Seven match was a battle of the two best teams and it didn’t disappoint. Belmont beat Grove in a close game 93 to 88 to grab top spot with the Grovers in second. Both sides won two rinks each and these two teams will likely feature heavily come finals time. Highton scored a decisive win over Grove in Division Eight - 76 to 40. David Harvey’s rink emerged victorious, but Belmont was too good on the day. Bell Post Hill won by four shots against Grove in Division 10 - 44 to 40. It put the winners into second spot on the ladder with Grove not far behind in third. Frank Wheat’s rink scored a 22-all draw and Brian Sutterby’s rink played well, but went down by four shots, giving BPH the win. 30 VOICE
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Rain on Collendina parade By Mark Heenan Constant rain delays saw play abandoned at Collendina A Grade’s revised one-day match against Barrabool at the Snake Pit on Saturday. Cobra coach Corey Walter said the drawn result was a frustrating outcome for all players. He encouraged BPCA administrators to explore the option of introducing a new rule when re-scheduled one-day fixtures are called off because of rain. Only one game of the six A Grade fixtures was completed on Saturday where Ocean Grove defeated Inverleigh, and Walter said the outcome wasn’t ideal for the other BPCA teams. “It is not good when it is raining obviously - it is not ideal but I think the league probably need to look at a few rules,” a disappointed Walter told the Voice. “It does not really make sense playing a one-day game and if you lose time that is taken over the second innings.
“I think some of the rules can change - it is disappointing one game in A Grade can get the result when everyone else’s A Grade game has been called off. “I think something has got to be done about that next season.” BPCA president Ian Caldwell said it was unfortunate extreme heat cancelled matches on 6 January under the league’s heat policy and subsequent rain marred the revised one-day fixtures on Saturday. “The cricketing gods decided one week it was going to be extremely hot and the next week rain came - when you look at the geographical basis of the grounds that the BPCA now covers the coverage of rain was consistently widespread across the association,” Caldwell said. Despite the drawn result Collendina remained in third place on the A Grade ladder on 30 points. When play commenced Barrabool won the toss and sent Collendina was sent into bat.
Collendina finished at 4/106 from 30.2 overs. Cobra batting star Ben Ricardo remained unbeaten on 32, while Nathan Walter chipped in with 28. Ricardo and Nathan Walter shared in a 53run fourth wicket partnership. Collendina opener Corey Walter made 24 with the bat. “If we can take one thing out of the game I suppose a few guys got a hit after not much cricket probably in the last month or so with a couple weeks over Christmas and the heat off on January 6,” Walter said. Barrabool bowler Lyall Timms took 2/19 from eight overs, while teammate Nathan Findlay claimed the wicket of Cobra batsman Nathan Walter before play was called off. Collendina now faces Queenscliff in a twoday game which starts at Queenscliff this Saturday. In B Grade the Barrabool and Collendina one-day clash at Barrabool resulted in a draw.
Batting first the Cobras were all out for 180 from 40 overs. Dwaine Lancaster (63) and Alistair Grant (52) made fine half-centuries. Barrabool bowler Cameron Foot claimed 5/22 from four overs. In reply Barrabool was 0/8 off six overs before play was called off. Persistent rain called off the C Grade oneday match between Collendina and Barrabool at Bellarine Secondary College’s Ocean Grove campus. Batting first the Cobras compiled for 8/161 from 40 overs. Collendina opener Chris Pitfield top scored with 70, while Bulls bowler Nelson Gnaccarini took 4/30 from eight overs. Barrabool was 1/19 from six overs before play was called off. Play was abandonedwithout a ball being bowled in the D Grade one-day clash between St Leonards and Collendina at Charles McCarthy Memorial Oval.
Grubbers take advantage of break in rain to score win By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove A Grade claimed a decisive victory over Inverleigh after its revised one-day fixture was held in rain affected conditions at Inverleigh on Saturday. Extreme heat forced the cancellation of all BPCA two-day scheduled cricket matches on 6 January, which meant the Inverleigh and Ocean Grove clash was reduced to 40 overs per side. The Grubbers were the only side victorious from the re-scheduled Round 7 fixtures, with the remaining five BPCA A Grade games eventually called off due to persistent rain. Ocean Grove elected to bowl first and dismissed Inverleigh for 139 from 39.5 overs. In reply the Grubbers accelerated to finish at 4/140 from 26 overs. Ocean Grove coach Paul Jubber said it was a significant win for his side. Fourth-placed Ocean Grove (27 points) has now bridged a three-point gap over nearest rivals Barwon Heads (24 points) in fifth spot. “It is a significant outcome for us, it is a good as a win - we are really pleased,” Jubber told the Voice. “The weather whilst at times was quite difficult to play in ... .but credit to both teams and credit to the umpire for enabling us to keep playing in those conditions.” Mick Thornton in his first season at Ocean Grove was the catalyst in his team’s victory. Thornton snared the brilliant figures of 5/9 from 4.5 overs. “Mick Thornton came on when the pitch started to dry out a little bit - the quicks were able to stand up a little bit more,” Jubber said. “He bowled fantastic areas, he bowled full and straight and bowled at the stumps.” Ocean Grove all-rounder Jackson Kent was also damaging, finishing with 3/20 from seven overs.
Jubber said it was a great recovery after Inverleigh had seized control at 1/90. The home side capitulated and lost its last nine wickets for 39 runs. Ocean Grove player Michael Kenneady took three catches. Opener Jay Dawson made a quick-fire 45, while Jubber chipped in with a valuable 36 as the visitors salvaged a vital win. The Grubbers will now meet Winchelsea in a two-day game in Round 8 at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval in Ocean Grove this Saturday. The B Grade one-day match between St Leonards and Ocean Grove at Len Trewin Reserve was called off due to rain. St Leonards finished at 6/125 from 28.4 overs. Grubber bowler Billy Foord Engelsman took 4/27 from eight overs. The C Grade one-day match between Wallington and Ocean Grove at Wallington was a drawn match. Batting first Wallington was bowled out for 143 from 36.5 overs. Grubber pair Callum Docherty (3/24) and Darren Craig (3/22) each took three wickets. Myles Henderson picked up 2/26 from eight overs. In reply Ocean Grove finished at 4/92 from 23.4 overs before play was abandoned. Darren Craig followed up his good work with the ball and remained unbeaten on 38Inverleigh won by five wickets against Ocean Grove in their D Grade one-day match at Inverleigh. Batting first Ocean Grove was all out for 100 from 38.3 overs. Inverleigh finished at 5/106 from 22 overs to win comfortably. Grubber Troy Wiseman was the leading wicket-taker with 3/28 from seven overs.
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Jay Dawson got Ocean Grove off to a good start in the T20 match against Wallington. 176655 Pictures: JUSTIN FLYNN Wednesday, 17 January, 2018
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Ocean Grove batsman Mick Thornton has a wry smile on his face and sees the funny side of being run out for a diamond duc during his side's T20 game against Wallington. See page 31 for more Justin Flynn pictures. 176655
Having a big bash at title By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove and Collendina both progressed to the next stage of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association Bendigo Bank T20 Big Bash with resounding wins in the knockout opening round. Grove disposed of Wallington while the Snakes knocked off Queenscliff in games played last Thursday evening. The Grubbers got off to a flyer when they batted first against B grade side Wallington
at Ray Menzies Oval. Isaac Saunders and Jay Dawson played a watchful first few overs but launched into an all-out assault on the Wallabies’ bowlers. Saunders was caught at long on, but Dawson went on to make a sparkling 43 to help set the Grubbers up for a competitive total of 156. Coach Paul Jubber chimed in with 47 in the middle order. In reply Wallington, which leads the BPCA B grade competition after being runners-up
last season, made 7/105 with Daniel Harrison making 47 and Grove’s Tom Beasley taking 2/16. Collendina didn’t have it all its own way against Queenscliff at Collendina Recreation Reserve. The Coutas batted first after being sent in, but could only muster 9/87 from 20 overs with James Potts top scoring on 25. The wickets were shared around with Corey Walter, Dean Britt and Craig Goodger
taking two each. Collendina passed the total in the 18th over, five wickets down. Matt Davies made 30 while Richie Peters contributed 20 and young wicket-keeper Max Sutton made a busy unbeaten 15. Both Ocean Grove and Collendina will progress to the quarter-finals of the tournament, which has been revamped into a knockout format with the addition of four new clubs to the BPCA this season.
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